Siheyuan Back to the 1950s

"Old Wu! Just keep bragging! Seeing that others write so well, they become your students, why don't you just go to heaven!"

"That's right, even you, Old Wu, may not be able to write a report like this."

"..."

After hearing the comments of his colleagues, Professor Wu couldn't help but fight back even though he knew they had no ill intentions.

"I'm bragging? Humph! I have been supervising this student since his junior year. He hardly left my lab in the last six months or so. I was the one who approved his early graduation!"

"Old Wu, there is no evidence anyway, so whatever you say is the truth! Isn't it okay for us all to believe it?"

"Hahaha……!"

Seeing that everyone still didn't believe him, Professor Wu took out his trump card.

"You don't believe it, right? Well, you want evidence, don't you? The father of my student is in our base. You all know him. Do you know Sun Dajiang, an 8th-level electrician? I will sit still today, and you can go ask him yourself."

Of course everyone knows Sun Dajiang. Even though he has only been here for a few days, he is quite famous in this base.

Although there are many electrical engineers in this base, Sun Dajiang is the best among them in terms of practical ability.

Since he came, the power problem of the entire base has been greatly improved.

"That's true! Sun Dajiang comes to visit us often, and I can prove that his son is indeed Old Wu's student."

Mr. Chen's proof once again confirmed that Professor Wu did not lie, and this should be his student.

"Oh, congratulations! Old Wu, your student may be better than you in the future."

"You are wrong. There is no need to wait for the future. I think in another three to five years, this boy will become a great man."

"..."

Professor Wu was deeply pleased to hear the praise from his colleagues, who were worthy of being his most valued students.

"Okay, since everyone has no objection to this report, let's sign it and send it back to Forty-Nine City."

Everyone signed their names at the back of the report and noted some minor shortcomings for Sun Zhengguo to refer to when he returned.

Among them, Professor Wu wrote the most. In addition to not exposing the base, he also wrote a lot of words to report his safety.

"Old Wu! This is just the first time. You should know that it will be difficult to pass the review this way."

"Thank you, Chief Engineer Li."

"By the way, Chief Engineer Li, I have another question. I remember that student I arranged to work in the Metallurgical Department. How come he is now employed in the Mechanical Department?"

Chief Engineer Li didn't know the details of the question asked by Professor Wu, so he could only speak helplessly.

"I really don't know about these, but you don't have to worry. Your student works in the Mechanical Department and is also a deputy section chief. He should be doing well. With this report, I believe he will be able to live a better life in the future. You don't have to worry about it."

After Chief Engineer Li finished speaking, he took the signed report and left.

Everyone looked at the time and decided not to take a break. Instead, they began to study the centrifuge at the base, trying to increase its speed.

We worked until it was completely dark, and then everyone dragged their tired bodies to the cafeteria.

Today's meal was the same as usual. Each person got two steamed buns made of whole grains, some shredded potatoes that were not very oily, and a small bowl of vegetable soup.

Even with such food, it is said that it was specially approved by the leaders, and the soldiers in the base eat even worse.

However, these experts did not complain at all. Some time ago, an expert fainted from hunger, but no one raised any objections.

After getting his meal, Professor Wu returned to the barracks. It was called a barracks, but it was actually just a small single-person tent. This was the treatment for an expert.

I had just returned to the barracks and hadn't started eating when I heard Sun Dajiang's voice outside.

"Old Wu! I knew you just came back. Let's team up!"

"Dajiang is coming, come in quickly, it's windy and dusty outside."

Professor Wu quickly greeted them from inside the tent.

Speaking of Professor Wu and Sun Dajiang, the two did not know each other originally, but they started from the same place, took the same train, and the same carriage.

At that time, the two seats were not far from each other, and Professor Wu accidentally saw Sun Dajiang. If it weren't for the age difference, he would have thought he saw Sun Zhengguo, the two men really looked so similar.

Later, after a long journey, the two gradually got to know each other, and after asking, they learned about this relationship.

Although there is a big age gap between the two, they hit it off right away and have a relationship as good as brothers, which has continued to this day.

"Dajiang, if you don't come to see me, I will come to see you later. I have good news to tell you."

As soon as Sun Dajiang entered the room, Professor Wu said excitedly.

"Oh! There is good news here. Could it be that there has been some progress in the transformation of your centrifuge?"

"Because the wind and sand are too strong," Sun Dajiang said as he took out the lunch box he had hidden from his arms.

After the lunch box was opened, a rich aroma of meat wafted out, making Professor Wu drool.

"Dajiang, where did you get the meat?"

"Hey! This is a piece of bacon that they secretly put in when they helped me pack my clothes last time. I didn't deal with it, so I just cut a few pieces. Let's try it. It can be considered as an improvement on our meals."

Indeed, there were only a few slices of bacon in the lunch box, and Sun Dajiang did not cut them all. He planned to take his time and eat them slowly, as bacon would not go bad anyway.

"Old Wu, my son also brought a few packets of tea, and I brought you one too."

As Sun Dajiang spoke, he took out a small bag of tea from his pocket and handed it to Professor Wu.

Professor Wu didn't expect that it would be good to have a few slices of bacon, but there was also tea.

"Da Jiang, I won't be polite then! But I won't let you suffer any loss today. I will tell you a good news later."

"Okay! Let's talk while we eat."

The two of them didn't waste any words. They put their lunch boxes on the small table and sat down. Professor Wu tasted a piece of bacon first. His mouth was immediately filled with the aroma of meat, without any discomfort.

"It smells really good. This meat should be considered raw! Why does it smell so good?"

Seeing Professor Wu's performance, Sun Dajiang also tasted a piece and found it was indeed delicious.

I didn't expect that even a piece of raw bacon would taste so delicious after being away from home for just over half a month.

It really is true what Zhou Shuren said, if you haven't tasted meat for three years, even salted pork will become a beautiful Diao Chan.

After eating a steamed bun and finishing the meat in the lunch box, Professor Wu slowly opened up and talked about what happened at noon.

"Really? Old Wu, you didn't lie to me. My son's report has been sent to the base, and all the experts are very optimistic about it."

After listening to Professor Wu’s story, Sun Dajiang was very excited.

Although I didn't receive a letter from home, this message is worth ten thousand gold.

"It's absolutely true. I've confirmed it with Chief Engineer Li. Zhengguo has now joined the Machinery Department and has become a deputy section chief. You can work with peace of mind from now on!"

"Didn't my son work in the Ministry of Metallurgy? How come he went to the Ministry of Machinery and became a deputy section chief? What's going on?"

In response to Sun Dajiang's question, Professor Wu shook his head and indicated that he was not aware of it.

However, in order to prevent Sun Dajiang from thinking too much, Professor Wu still gave an explanation.

"In fact, Zhengguo is more suitable for the Machinery Department. His last appointment to the Metallurgical Department was also a selfish move on my part. Maybe the leaders above think that this is a waste of talent and will transfer him back to the Machinery Department."

After hearing Professor Wu's guess, Sun Dajiang felt a little relieved.

The two finished their dinner in silence and chatted for a while before Sun Dajiang said goodbye and returned to the camp.

Walking into the tent and hearing the slight snoring of his colleague, Sun Dajiang lay on the bed, thinking about what happened tonight, and couldn't fall asleep for a long time!