Siheyuan Back to the 1950s

A few days later, in the small canteen of the Second Steel Rolling Mill, Director Wu warmly entertained Professor Wu and his party. This sumptuous banquet was their farewell dinner.

Everyone sat together, enjoying the delicious food and laughing.

After eating and drinking, Director Wu stood up, took out several thick red envelopes from his pocket and handed them to everyone one by one.

Director Wu knows very well that this kind of legitimate expenditure is indispensable. If he is stingy and does not pay it this time, it will be difficult to hire someone to help repair the machine the next time it breaks down.

"Technician Sun, the Ministry of Metallurgy has also given you a reward, a commendation, but you need to return before you can receive it."

Director Wu quickly explained to Sun Zhengguo, fearing that he would cause the other party to misunderstand and think that he had swallowed the reward he deserved.

Sun Zhengguo smiled and nodded to show his understanding.

Because he understood that since he had joined the Ministry of Metallurgy, it was impossible for him to receive cash rewards every time. In fact, being commended was also good, proving that his efforts were not in vain.

Professor Wu and others took the red envelopes, exchanged a few words with Director Wu, then said goodbye, left the Second Steel Rolling Mill, and returned to the laboratory at Tsinghua University.

As soon as they returned to the laboratory, everyone put down the drawings and materials. Sun Zhengguo poured a few cups of tea, and after everyone sat down, he asked.

"Mr. Wu, the research work on the Second Steel Rolling Mill has been completed. Should we continue the research or sort out the materials?"

Professor Wu pondered for a moment and then replied.

"We can't bite off more than we can chew. Let's first sort out the data from these two surveys, then produce a detailed report, and then make a decision."

After hearing this, Sun Zhengguo and Chen Lianshan nodded repeatedly to show their agreement.

The two factories surveyed have accumulated a large amount of drawings and materials. It would be wisest to take advantage of this time when the ideas are clear.

"Professor Wu, there is so much information. Why don't you send more people? It will take us forever to finish it with just a few of us."

Faced with Senior Brother Chen's complaints, Sun Zhengguo actually had some guesses, but he couldn't say it.

"Ah! I can't do anything about it. If there was someone available, I could let Zhengguo graduate early. In the past few years, the country has transferred a group of experts away one after another. I don't know what they are doing. Now there is no one available."

Sure enough, Professor Wu's words confirmed Sun Zhengguo's guess. Those people should have all gone to the Northwest. What exactly did they do? Everyone knows.

After hurriedly drinking a cup of tea, they started to work. Faced with a bunch of boring drawings and materials, they were very busy.

The next morning, the sun was shining and there was a gentle breeze.

At the gate of the Red Star Steel Rolling Mill, Director Yang had just arrived at the gate when he immediately called Captain Ma who was on duty.

"Captain Ma, if any guests come to our factory for research later, remember to call me immediately."

Director Yang warned seriously.

"Don't worry, Director Yang, I guarantee that the task will be completed." Captain Ma quickly saluted in response.

After Director Yang finished giving his instructions, the driver slowly drove the car into the factory gate.

After getting off the car, Director Yang walked into the factory director's office with steady steps.

When I entered the office, the secretary had already prepared a cup of hot tea and placed it on the table.

Director Yang took the teacup, blew on it gently, and then slowly took a sip, the fragrance of tea filled the air.

He nodded with satisfaction, sat at his desk and began to think about something.

At the end of last year, Secretary Zhou stepped down from his position as factory director due to age reasons, but still retained his position as secretary.

At the same time, Director Yang successfully ascended to the position of factory director by virtue of his relationship with Deputy Minister Bai.

Just yesterday afternoon, Director Yang received an important phone call.

The voice of his old comrade-in-arms, Director Wu of the Second Steel Rolling Mill, came from the other end of the line.

Director Wu told him that Professor Wu and his team had completed their research work.

It is very likely that he will come to their Third Steel Rolling Mill (also known as the Red Star Steel Rolling Mill) today, so he asked him to be prepared for the reception.

Director Yang had already heard of Professor Wu and his team.

The number of broken machines piled up in their factory warehouse is no less than that of the Second Steel Rolling Mill. If all of them can be repaired, it will be a great achievement.

That's why Director Yang specifically instructed Captain Ma, fearing that he might offend this group of Bodhisattvas, and didn't even give them the chance to offer sacrifices.

Director Yang thought for a while and felt that something was missing. He called Secretary Chen to explain.

"Secretary Chen, please tell Director Zhao in the cafeteria to prepare more dishes. We may have distinguished guests arriving at noon."

"Okay, Director Yang, I'll go right away."

The leader’s business is the most important thing. After receiving the task, Secretary Chen did not dare to slack off and hurried to the cafeteria to convey the instructions.

When Director Yang saw that everything was arranged, he stopped thinking about it, picked up the documents on the table, and started working.

At 11 o'clock in the morning, Secretary Chen came to the factory director's office again. Seeing what Director Yang was writing, he could only cough lightly.

Hearing the cough, Director Yang looked up and looked at Secretary Chen in confusion.

"Secretary Chen, what do you want?"

"Director Yang, Director Zhao from the cafeteria asked me to ask when the distinguished guests will arrive so that Master Liu can be prepared."

Director Yang then realized that it might be getting late. He looked at his watch and it was already past 11 o'clock. He could only say helplessly.

"It's already this late, I'm afraid no one will come this morning, so let's do this! Cancel it for now and notify us later."

Secretary Chen was a good secretary. He didn't ask any questions, just turned around and left the office to convey the instructions.

In this way, we waited for another afternoon, but still no sign of Professor Wu and his group.

The next morning, Director Yang was still waiting, but to his disappointment, Professor Wu seemed to have forgotten about their Third Steel Rolling Mill and there was still no movement.

Director Yang was no longer calm at this time and called the Second Steel Rolling Mill.

"Hey! Old Wu, I'm Yang Zhenhua. Are you sure that Professor Wu and his group have left your factory?"

"Hey! Lao Yang, what is our relationship? Would I lie to you? I left at noon the day before yesterday, otherwise I wouldn't have called you."

Director Wu on the other end of the phone said helplessly.

"Then why haven't they come to our factory yet? Are they not coming?"

Director Yang on the other end of the phone said with a worried look on his face.

"Hey! You are just worrying too much. I will give you another piece of gossip for free. It is said that the parents of that technician Sun both work at your Red Star Steel Rolling Mill. You are in a good position to get the moon, so why don't you make good use of it?"

"Really? Old Wu, what's the name of Technician Sun? I can arrange for someone to check it out right away."

Director Yang's mood at this moment was just like drinking a bottle of ice cola in the dog days of summer, feeling extremely refreshed.

"It seems his name is Sun Zhengguo. It is said that his parents are both officials in your factory. It should be easy to check."

"Old Wu! Thank you so much! I'll check it out right away."

After hanging up the phone, Director Yang was still in a state of excitement.

"Sun Zhengguo? What a nice name."

It will be easy to check if I have the name, Director Yang thought secretly.