After Mr. Xiang divorced, the president regretted it

Enormous pressure loomed over Xiang Group's R&D department, and a tense atmosphere filled the air.

"How could this happen? The data doesn't match!" A young technician scratched his hair in annoyance. The glaring red data on the screen seemed to be mocking their helplessness.

"Lao Zhang, how are things going over there?" Another engineer rubbed his eyes tiredly. He had been working for more than ten hours in a row, but the problem was still not solved.

"Forget it. It's still the same as before." The middle-aged engineer, known as Lao Zhang, shook his head helplessly. "The requirements of this new standard are too stringent. We are now like crossing a river by feeling the stones. We have no idea at all."

Since the new standard was released, the entire R&D team has been working hard for several days and nights. The conference room is filled with drawings, documents and empty coffee cups. Everyone is trying their best to overcome technical difficulties, but the results are always unsatisfactory.

In the office, Xiang Yu and Yan Jin were also worried about this matter. The table was covered with various technical reports and solutions, but none of them could really solve the problem.

"Still no progress?" There was a hint of fatigue in Yan Jin's voice, but the determination in her eyes did not waver at all.

"Well, the technology involved in the new standard is very complex, and our existing technical reserves are not enough to fully meet the requirements." Xiang Yu rubbed his eyebrows, with a hint of helplessness in his tone.

Silence spread between the two. Outside the window, night had fallen. The neon lights of the city flickered, reflecting the solemn expressions of the two.

"I have an idea..." Yan Jin suddenly spoke up, breaking the silence, "We can invite Professor Li to join our team."

Professor Li is a well-known technical expert in the industry with rich experience and unique insights in related fields.

"Professor Li?" Xiang Yu frowned slightly. "I heard that he is a very rigorous person and has very high requirements for his partners. We..."

"I know, but we have no other choice now." Yan Jin interrupted Xiang Yu, "As long as there is a glimmer of hope, we must try our best to fight for it."

Xiang Yu pondered for a moment, and finally nodded, "Okay, I will contact Professor Li personally."

A few days later, Professor Li came to Xiang Group. He listened carefully to the report of the R&D team and learned in detail the requirements of the new standard and the company's existing technical solutions.

"The situation is more complicated than I thought." Professor Li frowned and spoke in a serious tone. He flipped through the technical documents in his hand and fell into deep thought.

"Professor Li, look..." Xiang Yu's tone was filled with a hint of anticipation and nervousness.

Professor Li was silent for a moment, then slowly raised his head and said with a firm gaze: "I have a few ideas, maybe we can try them..."

Professor Li put down the documents in his hand, and his eyes behind the glasses sparkled with wisdom. "I think the problem lies mainly in the materials and algorithms. The existing materials cannot withstand the high-intensity operation under the new standards, and the traditional algorithms cannot fully exert the performance of the new materials." He paused and continued, "I suggest using a new type of composite material and combining it with artificial intelligence algorithms for optimization, but this requires a lot of experiments and data analysis to find the best solution."

After hearing Professor Li's suggestion, the R&D team members' eyes lit up, but soon fell into deep thought. New composite materials and artificial intelligence algorithms are both cutting-edge technologies, with high R&D costs and requiring a lot of time and manpower.

"Professor Li, your proposal is indeed very innovative, but we also have to consider the limitations of time and cost." Xiang Yu frowned slightly, with a hint of worry in his tone, "The deadline for the implementation of the new standard is getting closer and closer. If we cannot complete the product upgrade on time, we will face huge market pressure."

"I know." Professor Li nodded, showing his understanding. "But if we give up the core functions of our products just to meet the new standards, we will eventually lose our market competitiveness. I think it is better to actively create advantages rather than passively catch up with the standards."

Yan Jin had been listening to their conversation in silence. At this moment, she spoke up, "Professor Li, how much time and resources do you need to complete your plan?" Her tone was firm and decisive, showing the courage of a strong woman.

Professor Li pondered for a moment and gave a conservative estimate: "It will take at least six months, and..." He gave a number that made everyone present gasp.

Six months of time and high R&D costs made this a difficult decision. The meeting room fell silent again, everyone was weighing the pros and cons, and the atmosphere became heavy and depressing.

Xiang Yu tapped his fingers lightly on the table, his eyes moving back and forth between Professor Li and Yan Jin. He knew that this was a critical decision that affected the future development of the company. Finally, he took a deep breath and spoke slowly... "Professor Li, I believe in your vision and ability." Xiang Yu's tone was firm, and his eyes showed a determination to fight to the death. "The company will fully support your plan. If you need any resources, just let us know. We will do everything possible to satisfy you."

Yan Jin also nodded in agreement: "Time is running out, we must act as soon as possible. I will coordinate with various departments, deploy the best personnel to join the R&D team, and ensure the funding for the project."

With the support of Xiang Yu and Yan Jin, Professor Li showed a gratified smile on his face. He knew that a tough battle was about to begin, but he was confident that he could lead the team to the final victory.

The R&D team was quickly formed and began to work day and night under the guidance of Professor Li. The lights in the laboratory were on all night, the aroma of coffee filled the air, and everyone worked tirelessly like a clockwork machine.

The research and development of new composite materials is full of challenges. The team members felt pressured by repeated experimental failures and repeated re-starts. However, they did not give up. Instead, they became more courageous, constantly learned lessons from failures, and adjusted the experimental plan.

Professor Li is like an experienced helmsman, leading the team to ride the storm of technology. He can always keenly find the problem and give precise solutions. His patient guidance and encouragement have also become the spiritual pillar for the team members to persevere.

As time went by, the research and development work finally achieved some phased results. The performance indicators of the new composite materials gradually reached the expected goals, and the optimization of artificial intelligence algorithms also made breakthrough progress.

"We succeeded!" When the latest experimental data came out, the whole laboratory burst into warm cheers. Everyone's face was filled with joy and excitement. They finally saw the dawn of victory.

Xiang Yu and Yan Jin also rushed to the laboratory to share the joy of the team. Looking at this passionate and creative team, Xiang Yu was filled with emotion. He knew that choosing to trust Professor Li was an extremely correct decision.

However, just when the project was about to make a breakthrough, Xiang Yu's phone suddenly rang. He glanced at the caller ID and his face suddenly became solemn...

"...Hello?" Xiang Yu walked to the corner and answered the phone. His brows became more and more furrowed as the other party described. The cheerful atmosphere in the laboratory formed a sharp contrast with his solemn expression at the moment.

Yan Jin noticed something was wrong, and her smile gradually faded. She walked to Xiang Yu and asked softly, "What's wrong?"

Xiang Yu hung up the phone, took a deep breath, and said in a heavy tone: "There is a problem with the funding chain."

Yan Jin's heart tightened, and an ominous premonition came to her mind. She immediately called the company's financial director to hold an emergency meeting.

"How did the funding gap suddenly appear?" Yan Jin asked calmly, looking through the latest financial statements with her brows furrowed.

"Mr. Yan, the recent R&D investment is too large, and the payment collection period for several projects is relatively long..." The CFO wiped the sweat from his forehead and explained carefully.

Yan Jin's face was solemn, his fingers tapping lightly on the table, his brain working rapidly, thinking of a solution. "Contact the bank immediately to apply for a project loan, and at the same time contact investment institutions to strive for external financing."

"Yes, I'll do it right away!" The financial director did not dare to delay and walked out of the meeting room quickly.

As time passed, Yan Jin's heart became heavier. The research and development of new composite materials was the company's most important strategic project this year. If it was forced to be interrupted due to funding problems, it would bring huge losses to the company, and all previous efforts would be wasted.

She rubbed her tired brows, stood up and walked towards the laboratory.

"Professor Li, please put the project on hold for now." Yan Jin's tone was calm, but there was a hint of helplessness in his eyes.

Professor Li was stunned for a moment, then he understood a little. Although he was devoted to technology research and development, he also knew the importance of funds to a project. "Is there a problem with the funds?"

Yan Jin nodded and briefly explained the company's current financial situation.

After listening to this, Professor Li was silent for a moment. He knew that R&D work required a huge amount of funds, and he also knew what the current difficulties meant.

As night fell, the lights in the laboratory were still bright, but the atmosphere became a little heavy. Yan Jin returned to the office, picked up the phone, and dialed Xiang Yu's number...

"The situation is worse than I thought..."