Rebirth in 1985

Chapter 290: The benefits of having a grandfather!

Zeng Jianguo looked at Lu Shaohua with a smile, feeling indescribably proud. He originally wanted to continue to attack Lu Shaohua, but after thinking about it, he decided to forget it. After all, time was limited, and he didn't know if there was anything important to say next.

"Haha! Before I say anything, I have to ask you, if you were the grandson of Mr. Deng, would those people come to embarrass you?" Zeng Jianguo said with a smile.

"Of course not." Lu Shaohui said casually.

After he finished speaking, a light bulb went off in his head, as if he had grasped the meaning of Zeng Jianguo's words. He secretly glanced at the old man with a kind smile on his face, and felt 80% certain in his heart, but still not sure. He shifted his gaze to Zeng Jianguo, only to see him nod slightly. Lu Shaohua was completely stunned.

Seeing Lu Shaohua standing there in a daze, Zeng Jianguo couldn't help but burst into anger and scolded him with a smile. "You little bastard, why don't you recognize your cheap grandfather quickly?"

Lu Shaohua had not expected this result. When Zeng Jianguo said, "If you were Mr. Deng's grandson," Lu Shaohua had some guesses in his mind, but he was not quite sure. Then Zeng Jianguo nodded lightly, and Lu Shaohua was 90% sure in his heart. Now with the words "cheap grandfather," Lu Shaohua could be 100% sure.

She stood up from her chair, her face full of respect, and said sweetly, "Hello, Grandpa!"

Yes, Lu Shaohua removed his last name. He was originally called "Grandpa Deng", but now it becomes "Grandpa". Although there is only one character difference, the meaning is completely different. If he had added the word "Deng", it would only prove that it was a respectful title, but now that the word "Deng" has been removed, it has become a name of family affection.

"Good, good, good," the old man said three times in a row, and then added, "I am also proud to have a godson like you."

Lu Shaohua smiled and did not respond. One should be humble and not feel elated when being praised. Even though Lu Shaohua thought he was very good, he still did not want to flatter himself at this time.

Lu Shaohua was very happy to recognize a once-famous person as his godfather. This kind of thing is not something that ordinary people can encounter. However, there must be something wrong. Lu Shaohua did not think that he could recognize a godfather after meeting for the first time. That would be too casual.

Obviously, Lu Shaohua did a good job on the surface, but the old man who had been paying attention to him saw the doubt in his heart. The old man laughed and explained, "I can bear it if you call me grandpa. Yuling is my goddaughter, and you are now the son-in-law of the Zeng family. It's like being my grandson-in-law, so you should call me grandpa!"

The doubts in his heart quickly dissipated, and the answer came at this moment. The result was far beyond Lu Shaohua's expectations. He secretly thought that there was a strong godfather standing behind Zeng Yuling. It was really not simple. He scratched his head embarrassedly and called out again. "Grandpa!"

"Yeah!" The old man responded, turned his head and looked at Zeng Jianguo, saying, "Jianguo, your grandson-in-law is quite sensible!"

"Of course, otherwise how could our baby appreciate it?" Zeng Jianguo said proudly.

Lu Shaohua looked at Zeng Jianguo, who was disrespectful to his elders, with contempt, and thought to himself, "Your precious granddaughter follows me like a little tail, and you're still bragging? I'm staring at you." Of course, Lu Shaohua only said these in his heart, and didn't dare to say them out loud, and smiled apologetically.

"Okay, let's get back to the point. Time is running out, and I still have a few things to say." The old man waved his hand and continued. "I just took a look around the base and found a few problems. In addition to developing cars, it seems that there are other projects going on, right?"

Lu Shaohua knew that he couldn't hide this from the old man, so he nodded and admitted, "It's true that we're not just developing cars. Cars are just one of the more important projects. We're also developing computers and electronic products."

"Computer?" the old man asked, a little surprised.

"Yes! Computers. With the current development of the situation, computers will become an indispensable part of the future. Whether in life or in the office, the role they play is irreplaceable by the human brain." Lu Shaohua said with a very serious expression.

It is now 1992, and computers have not yet truly become part of the world. But anyone with a discerning eye knows that the importance of this high-tech product is irreplaceable. But what can be done? The field of computers has always been led by the Americans, and it is not easy to intervene.

"Great, it's worth looking forward to!" The old man sighed and then said tentatively. "How is the progress now?"

"Smoothly." Lu Shaohua answered with only two words, which was true without any exaggeration. After all, the talents he brought back from the Soviet Union were all top-notch, and there were a large number of various top talents. Maybe if those people were placed in various fields, the effect would not be obvious, but if they were gathered together, it would not be as simple as one plus one equals two.

"Haha, keep up the good work!" The old man was in a good mood, laughed, and then moved on to the next topic. "What does that 'electronic product' focus on?"

"Hmm!" Lu Shaohua responded, then hesitated for a moment and organized his words before answering. "The most important aspect of electronics is electrical appliances, such as televisions, refrigerators and other household appliances in daily life."

Since the day the base was built, everything inside has been kept secret, and the outside world has no idea what is being researched inside, so the old man has no idea at all. Now that he has got the answer, he is obviously quite surprised. He did not expect that such a simple-looking base could be researching such extraordinary things.

"Jianguo, did you hear that? This is the only enterprise like this in China. We have to support it both publicly and privately. We should give preferential treatment where it is due and provide convenience so that the enterprise can develop faster." If the difficulties that the old man just mentioned were just some minor problems, then this sentence now is undoubtedly giving the green light to Phoenix Group across the board.

Zeng Jianguo was also extremely surprised. Last time, Lu Shaohua used military technology to negotiate with the country and gained some benefits. Zeng Jianguo thought it was nothing. But now, he made such a big fuss without making any noise. He nodded heavily to show that he understood what to do.

"Thank you, Grandpa!" Lu Shaohua said sincerely.

"Don't thank me. The best reward is to make more achievements and contribute to the country, and bring glory to the country," said the old man.

"Well! I will try my best as long as it does not affect my own interests." Lu Shaohua said bravely. This sentence was a bit exaggerated, but it was reality.

The old man obviously didn't like to hear those empty words, but preferred to hear the truth. He expressed his understanding of what Lu Shaohua said. After all, from Lu Shaohua's point of view, he would first consider his personal interests, and then the country. If a man does not work for himself, he will be punished by heaven and earth!

"I like to hear that. It doesn't sound so empty." The old man said sincerely.

"Haha!" Lu Shaohua smiled and asked tentatively. "Grandpa! I have a small question, and I need your support."

"Oh? Tell me, what's the matter?" asked the old man.

"Then I'll tell you!" After a pause, Lu Shaohua's face became serious and he said, "Phoenix Group doesn't need too many workers for its current purpose, but when it is successfully established and developed, it will definitely need a lot of employees, and more importantly, it will need more talents with certain skills."

Lu Shaohua did not say all of his words, but just mentioned them briefly. He believed that the old man could hear and understand.

Sure enough, the old man understood and asked, "You want someone with skills, right?"

"Yes, but you also know that the country has certain controls on talents graduating from universities. I am willing to recruit them, but the country must agree. Otherwise, it's just wishful thinking." The old man heard it, so Lu Shaohua didn't hide it anymore and said it directly.

The old man did not answer Lu Shaohua immediately, but thought for a while before saying, "The country is currently undergoing reforms, and the control of college graduates is also being reformed, but the pace is a bit slow."

After saying that, Lao Lao paused for a moment and then continued, "How about this, after this southern tour, I will shamelessly go and ask."

The old man has retired for two years. If he was not satisfied with the progress of development, he would not have come down for the southern tour. After all, he has not been involved in national affairs for a long time. That is why he did not agree directly to this issue. If he had been in power before, he would have agreed without even thinking about it and would have agreed in one sentence.

The old man agreed to ask, but Lu Shaohua didn't think it was as simple as asking. The old man had indeed retired, but his remaining influence should not be underestimated. It would be helpful if he didn't say a word, but at least if he opened his mouth to say something, others would have to listen and consider it carefully.

Lu Shaohua didn't say much, just nodded, and the matter was over.

"Well, there's nothing else to talk about, let's talk about something else." The old man looked at his watch and asked, "Just now I seemed to hear you call someone 'little uncle', what's going on?"

Lu Shaohua knew that the official business was over and now it was time to move on to the private business. However, when it came to Lu Chang, Lu Shaohua had to be cautious. After all, he didn't know the old man's personality and habits very well. He introduced him carefully. "The man just now is my uncle, Lu Chang, who graduated from South China University of Technology in 86."

"Lu Chang?" The old man looked at Lu Shaohua with an inquiring look. The latter nodded, and then he spoke again. "It seems that your uncle is not a simple person. I have seen his papers on economic development published in newspapers. It is very well written."

After saying that, without waiting for Lu Shaohua to answer, the old man turned his head and asked Zeng Jianguo, "Jianguo, what position does Lu Chang hold now?"

"Oh! It seems he is the deputy director of Shenzhen Investment Promotion Bureau." Zeng Jianguo answered truthfully.

"That's right." The old man just said one sentence, then stood up and said, "Time is running out!"

Lu Shaohua knew that the old man was about to leave, so he stood up and said, "I'll see you off."

"Yes!" The old man did not object, and was supported by Lu Shaohua as he walked towards the door of the conference room. When he reached the door, he suddenly stopped and asked, "I have another question for you, little rascal."

"Oh?"

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