That afternoon, Xu Qiang waited for Meng Guangming in the dormitory.

As soon as they met, Meng Guangming smiled and extended his hand to Xu Qiang.

The two of them are considered friends. Although Meng Guangming holds a high position, he still has a very good impression of Xu Qiang.

When Xu Qiang took over the aramid paper mass production project, the two had close cooperation. Meng Guangming was responsible for contacting the project partners and allocating various manpower and resources. In the end, he was responsible for the project acceptance. Afterwards, he paid for the entire project team to dinner and drank a lot of wine with Xu Qiang and He Yonghong.

At that time, Xu Qiang completed the research and development of the aramid paper mass production project in just over two months. His efficiency was so high that Meng Guangming, who had once seriously doubted Xu Qiang's ability, was shocked. It was from that time that Meng Guangming was truly impressed by Xu Qiang's technology, so much so that he was very enthusiastic when they met again.

After a few brief greetings, the two immediately got down to business.

"I'm here this time to be responsible for establishing a chemical research institute in Shanghai. The minister means that he wants to solicit your opinions and suggestions on the establishment of the institute, including the site selection of the institute, the list of required equipment, and basic staffing after the establishment of the institute, etc. You can participate in all of this..." Meng Guangming said.

"No problem." Xu Qiang replied.

Xu Qiang understood that he had no decision-making power on the construction of a chemical research institute in Shanghai, as it mainly depended on the arrangements of the ministry. However, his suggestions were very important in this matter. After all, it was at Xu Qiang's strong request that the Fifth Ministry of Machine Building thought of establishing a chemical research institute in Shanghai, and in the early stages, Xu Qiang would serve as the temporary director of this project team. Therefore, as long as Xu Qiang could put forward good suggestions, his superiors would most likely adopt them.

"In fact, our Fifth Ministry of Machine Building did have a chemical research institute in Shanghai in the early 1960s. At that time, the institute was not very large, with only six people in total. It was later disbanded." Meng Guangming paused and continued, "If we build a new one now, we need to choose a new site. As far as the current situation is concerned, land is relatively scarce in the center of SH, and there are not many places to choose from..."

"Director Meng, I have been in Shanghai for some time. I think there is a place that is more suitable for establishing a chemical research institute..." Xu Qiang suddenly said.

"Eh? Tell me about it." Director Meng was stunned when he heard this and asked Xu Qiang.

In fact, before coming here, Meng Guangming specifically consulted his friends in Shanghai about the location of the research institute, but he did not get any valuable information. After all, there were not many people who understood chemical engineering, and they didn't know where was suitable to build such a research institute.

"First of all, our research institute cannot be too close to the city center, because chemical laboratories often emit some toxic and harmful gases and liquids, so it is not suitable to be built in places with dense populations. In addition, the laboratory should be built in an area with good air circulation to ensure that there is enough fresh air circulation during the experiment to prevent the accumulation of harmful gases. In addition, it is necessary to ensure that the laboratory has a convenient pipeline layout to facilitate the transportation and discharge of gases and liquids. At the same time, attention should be paid to the material and sealing of the pipeline..."

Xu Qiang was very clear about the construction standards of chemical laboratories, and he himself also hoped to have good working and living conditions, so he had to mention these basic conditions.

"...My personal suggestion is that our Chemical Research Institute can be placed in the Luwan District, because it is an industrial area with a chemical plant, as well as a bleaching and dyeing factory, a paper mill, a textile factory and a color printing factory. These factories are adjacent to the Huangpu River and have related supporting sewage treatment facilities. So if the institute is placed there, the impact on the local environment should be minimal." Xu Qiang said seriously.

Shanghai at that time had a total of eleven districts. Luwan District was actually the HP District of later generations. It was adjacent to the Huangpu River. In addition to a large number of factories, there were also parks, hospitals, shopping malls, and theaters around it, making daily life very convenient.

In addition, the famous Jiangnan Shipyard is also located here.

"Uh." Meng Guangming nodded slightly after hearing this.

"As for the experimental equipment that needs to be purchased, if you have no idea, you can refer to the equipment in Professor Xu Yuanming's previous laboratory. After all, the 8702 project I undertook was originally Professor Xu's. If he can use it, I can definitely use it too." Xu Qiang said after thinking for a while.

"Yeah." Meng Guangming took out a notebook and started recording.

"In addition, the institute needs a place to store chemical raw materials, preferably a semi-underground hidden corner or semi-underground storage tank, which can protect the materials from the external environment and can be quickly taken out when necessary. This is also very important and must be built well." Xu Qiang paused and continued, "Finally, there is the issue of office and accommodation for personnel. It is best to have two floors, with the first floor as the laboratory and the second floor as the office and accommodation. I wonder if the department can find a suitable place?"

"It's hard to say. Shanghai is a place where every inch of land is valuable. This requires consultation with the relevant departments in Shanghai. We will try our best to meet your requirements." Meng Guangming said with a frown.

"That's all my suggestions for now. We need to go to the site to check the specific situation."

"The suggestions you made are very important. We will discuss them in a meeting later." Meng Guangming put away his notebook and said to Xu Qiang. "I hope the department can implement this as soon as possible, because the deadline for this project is very tight. I promised Minister Zhang that I would complete it within a year, so it would be best if the laboratory could be built within two months. I know this is not an easy task, but it is related to the success or failure of the 8702 project after all..." Xu Qiang said seriously.

"I came to Shanghai this time to deal with this matter, don't worry." Meng Guangming smiled slightly, and then said: "Actually, I have always wanted to ask you something..."

"whats the matter?"

"Minister Zhang asked you to work in BJ, why don't you go? The experimental conditions there are the best in the country, and there are many excellent colleagues, which will be very helpful to your career. Why do you have to stay in Shanghai?"

"I have already explained this matter to Minister Zhang. My mother is still in my hometown in Jiangxi. I am the only son in the family, so..."

"I've heard about all these things you've said. Apart from this reason, don't you have any other ideas?" Meng Guangming interrupted him and said directly.

"Then what other ideas do you think I have?" Xu Qiang asked back.

"I heard that you have been helping township enterprises in surrounding cities in Shanghai recently..."

"Director Meng, the technologies I provided them are all common civilian technologies. I researched them in my spare time and there is no leakage of any secrets..."

"Haha, don't be nervous. I'm not here to call you to task." Meng Guangming smiled and continued, "In fact, it's very common for you technical workers to provide paid technical assistance to small businesses in Shanghai. It also happens in BJ. The key is whether anyone is held accountable..."

"Director Meng, what do you mean?" Xu Qiang frowned when he heard this.

"As your leader and someone who has been through this, I just want to give you a little reminder." Meng Guangming took out a cigarette, lit it, and said, "You are a very talented and promising young man. In less than a year, you have achieved what many old experts cannot achieve in their lifetime. This is a very rare thing... But you have been walking on a tightrope, which is a very dangerous thing. For example, you signed a military order in front of Minister Zhang this time to complete the 8702 project within a year. Do you really know the difficulty of this project? Professor Xu Yuanming spent four years without success and almost lost his life. In the field of high-energy explosives, your level should not be as high as Professor Xu's, right?"

"I'm certainly not as good as Professor Xu, but I'm really interested in this project..."

"You may think it doesn't matter. If you succeed, you will stand on the highest podium again. If you fail, you are still young and you will have plenty of opportunities to turn things around in the future." Meng Guangming took a puff of cigarette and continued, "But I want to remind you that there are many people who are jealous of you now. The tallest tree in the forest will be destroyed by the wind. Once this project fails, many of your things will be magnified, including your providing technology to township enterprises for a fee..."

"I understand." Xu Qiang nodded when he heard it.

Meng Guangming obviously loves talents, and he does not want Xu Qiang's future to be ruined because of some things.

Perhaps in his opinion, Xu Qiang was not mature enough, so he felt it necessary to remind him.

But in fact, Xu Qiang is confident of success when he takes over any project.

"That's all I can remind you." Meng Guang glanced at Xu Qiang and continued, "Minister Zhang is really good to you. He is a good man. You must not let him down. He has also been under a lot of pressure because of you."

"I will try my best." Xu Qiang responded, and then said: "Director Meng, are you free tonight? Let's have a meal and drink some wine together."

"I don't think it's necessary. I have other things to do this afternoon." Meng Guangming stood up and said to Xu Qiang, "There's something else I want to tell you. I don't usually drink. I only drink to celebrate success. I hope we can have a chance to drink together in the future."

Meng Guangming finished speaking and left Xu Qiang's dormitory. (End of this chapter)