Siheyuan Back to the 1950s

In the evening, after dinner, the family was chatting, and Sun Zhengguo, as usual, handed two envelopes to his wife.

Ning Xiaowei was already used to it, so she didn't hesitate and took it with a smile, and then did what she liked most - counting money.

"Wow! Zhengguo, why is there so much money this time? There are quite a few tickets too!"

Ning Xiaowei's eyes were full of stars, and she asked with a greedy look on her face.

Sun Dajiang and his wife also hurried over. They were all ordinary people and no one could escape from the ordinary.

"This time, we repaired six machines for the First Steel Rolling Mill, saving the country millions of foreign exchange. That should be the reason why I gave you a little more."

Since all his family members were there, Sun Zhengguo still gave a brief explanation to avoid worrying everyone.

A few minutes later, Ning Xiaowei finished counting the money and the receipts before she began to report.

"One envelope contained 600 yuan and some bills, and another envelope contained 200 yuan, but there were also bicycle tickets and watch tickets. I may not be able to earn so much money and tickets in two years."

After hearing his wife's report, Sun Zhengguo understood that the big red envelope of 600 yuan should be the intention of the No. Steel Rolling Mill.

The latter is the reward from the Ministry of Metallurgy.

"Mom, Zhengguo just brought back 100 yuan a few days ago. This time the money is a bit more. You can keep it! Just use it as our household expenses."

Looking at the money handed over by her daughter-in-law, Lin Wencui was very happy, but she did not take it.

"Xiao Wei, this is Zhengguo's money. We won't take it. You can keep it yourself. As for household expenses? That's nonsense. Everything we eat and drink at home depends on Zhengguo."

Seeing the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law pushing each other back and forth, Sun Dajiang just laughed and didn't take it to heart. After all, they didn't lack this little money.

"By the way, Zhengguo, when will you guys come to our factory for research?"

"Dad, we are going to the Second Steel Rolling Mill tomorrow. Your factory is the Third Steel Rolling Mill. I'm afraid you will have to wait."

"Hey! Dad, why are you suddenly concerned about this?"

After the explanation, Sun Zhengguo became curious and asked again.

"Hey! It's because you guys are making too much noise. All the factories under the Ministry of Metallurgy are aware of this. If Director Yang asks me when your son and his friends will come someday, I will know how to answer him."

While the father and son were chatting, the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law also came to a conclusion.

Still following the old rules, Ning Xiaowei took the money and Lin Wencui received the ticket. If the couple needed the ticket, they could come and get it at any time.

The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law divided the money and tickets. Sun Zhengguo looked at the time. It was already late and his wife still needed to rest.

So he said hello, took his wife and returned to the courtyard.

The next morning, in accordance with the prior agreement, Sun Zhengguo rode his bike directly to the Second Steel Rolling Mill.

At the gate of the Second Steel Rolling Mill, the security guard saw Sun Zhengguo and immediately ran over and asked politely.

"Hello comrade! Are you Technician Sun?"

"Yes! What can I do for you?"

Sun Zhengguo stopped the car and responded politely.

"Oh! It's like this. Two comrades have already arrived, except for Technician Sun. Our Director Wu has specially arranged for me to wait here. Please follow me."

"Thank you, comrade!"

Sun Zhengguo thanked him, pushed his bicycle, and followed the security guard into the factory.

The two of them came to the factory director's office. The security guard went forward and knocked on the door, and then heard a loud voice from inside, like a thunderclap.

"Professor Wu, we've been talking about the devil, and it looks like Technician Sun is here."

The happy Director Wu ran to the door personally, opened it and welcomed Sun Zhengguo.

"Technician Sun, I've finally got you here."

Before Sun Zhengguo could react, a loud voice was heard first, and then a pair of large hands tightly grasped his hands, shaking them up and down vigorously.

When I came to my senses, I looked at Director Wu again. He had a rough face and a military demeanor. I guess he was a man of temperament.

"Hello! Director Wu, you have a really loud voice, a bit like Zhang Fei, the fierce general in the Three Kingdoms period. If you were on the battlefield, your roar would surely scare the enemy to death."

"Hahaha!"

"This little brother is interesting and suits my taste. Come, come inside and have a cup of tea first."

Seeing that Director Wu was a man of temperament, Sun Zhengguo made a little joke. Director Wu was not angry, but became even happier.

After Sun Zhengguo entered the room, Director Wu personally made a cup of tea for him.

"Come, Technician Sun, have some tea. Coming to our factory is like coming home. Professor Wu and I have known each other since the Republic of China, and we have a good relationship. Don't feel constrained."

As if to confirm what Director Wu said, Professor Wu beside him also nodded.

"Thank you, Wu Changchang."

To show respect, Sun Zhengguo stood up and took the teacup.

While drinking tea, they talked about mechanical transformation.

Of course, mechanical transformation is not something that can be completed in a day or two. What Wu Changchang is most concerned about are the machines that are not working in the warehouse.

Professor Wu doesn't care about these things. His main focus is on transforming the machinery and he has no time to take care of these trivial matters.

As for the matter of repairing the machines, Director Wu had already found out that it was all in the hands of Technician Sun, so he was so enthusiastic.

Otherwise, he is a department-level official after all. Even if he is a passionate person, it is impossible that he doesn't have any scheming at all, right?

"Professor Wu, the transformation of machinery is a long process. We will fully cooperate. But the machines that are damaged in our warehouse...?"

When the discussion on the transformation of the machinery was almost over, Director Wu finally couldn't help but stated his purpose.

"Haha! Director Wu, you are still so anxious. We have helped the First Steel Rolling Mill. With our relationship, how could we not help you?"

Professor Wu was also helpless. Now that the reputation of their trio for being able to repair machines had spread, they couldn't favor one over the other, right?

So just agree to it openly to avoid giving people a chance to talk about it.

Seeing that Professor Wu agreed, Director Wu took immediate action and made several phone calls in succession, asking the production department, technical department, and workshop to all cooperate.

At the same time, the Logistics Department and Maintenance Section were notified to provide logistical support and maintenance matters.

Sun Zhengguo did not expect that although Director Wu looked rough, he was actually experienced, capable and well organized in arranging things.

After a while, two section chiefs came with their people, and the production section chief accompanied Professor Wu to the workshop for investigation.

The head of the technical department brought a maintenance team under the command of Sun Zhengguo.

With all the personnel in place, everyone became busy and nervous.

"Zhengguo, I didn't expect that so many machines in the Second Steel Rolling Mill were damaged. Now I'll be busy!"

"Hey! Two technicians, don't you know? When our factory was first built, we received all donated machines, which were said to be international brands. The repair workers' skills were limited, so they couldn't repair these miscellaneous brands at all."

The head of the technical department explained.

Sun Zhengguo also took a look silently. These broken machines were not only numerous but also complicated. It would take at least ten days to repair them all.

This requires the cooperation of multiple trades, including some good fitters, forgers, welders and electricians. Otherwise, he will not be able to repair it by himself until next year.

Fortunately, the factory has no shortage of such talents, so it should be completed in about ten days.