Siheyuan Back to the 1950s

"Leader, good news, good news!"

As Director Yang entered Deputy Minister Bai's office, his face was filled with joy. He walked quickly to Deputy Minister Bai and began to report excitedly.

"Zhenhua is here. What good news do you have? Tell me about it."

Deputy Minister Bai smiled and put down the documents in his hand, looking at Director Yang with interest, his eyes full of anticipation.

Why do we say there is good news?

This is because just this morning, good news came from the Iron and Steel Research Institute that a major breakthrough had been made in steel quality.

The person who made the greatest contribution to this breakthrough was the newly joined comrade Wang Lefeng.

"Leader, the hot rolling mill renovation work has successfully completed all tests this morning. Here is the relevant report, please take a look."

After Director Yang finished speaking, he hurriedly handed the report in his hand to Deputy Minister Bai.

"Oh!" Upon hearing the news, Deputy Minister Bai felt a little excited.

After a long period of preparation and hard work, this work has finally made substantial progress.

He couldn't wait to reach out his hand, took the report, and began to read it carefully.

Vice Minister Bai may not know much about hot rolling mills.

But this report is full of data streams, and when compared with the previous old machine data, it makes it clear at a glance.

"Zhenhua, you didn't falsify this report, did you? The data after the transformation is a bit shocking. If it is true, it would be incredible! You wouldn't...?"

After reading the report, Deputy Minister Bai asked in confusion.

I was really scared by some false reports in the past two years and have to treat it with caution.

"Leader, there is nothing false in this report. We were all present at the time, and it even underestimated a little. If the workers can use the machines skillfully, the yield and output can be improved."

Hearing what Director Yang said, Deputy Minister Bai smiled.

"I believe you, but you still have to be cautious. After all, this involves the interests of the country."

"Don't worry, leader, we will be cautious." Director Yang nodded.

"Ok!"

"Zhenhua, since the new machine has such good performance, let's start large-scale transformation! How exactly should we transform it? Go back and discuss it with Comrade Zhengguo, and listen to his opinions. You can't be an amateur commanding an expert."

"Don't worry, leader. We will not interfere with Deputy Section Chief Sun's work. We will only provide him with good logistics support so that they don't have to worry."

"Ok!"

Deputy Minister Bai nodded with satisfaction, and highly approved of the attitude of this old subordinate.

"Alright, keep this report for now, and go back to arrange the tasks! All our focus now must give way to the transformation work. Anyone who dares to drag their feet will be severely punished."

"Okay, leader, I'll make arrangements right away when I get back."

Director Yang hurried over and then left in a hurry, but his mood at this moment was completely different from when he came. This time the contribution was indeed not small.

The leader has said that if possible, he will serve as secretary and factory director. At that time, he will truly shoulder the responsibilities of both the party and the government.

After returning to the Red Star Steel Rolling Mill, Director Yang did not even go back to his office, but went straight to the warehouse, found Sun Zhengguo, and conveyed to him the instructions issued by his superiors.

After a moment of silence, Sun Zhengguo immediately proposed a detailed plan:

First, we must go all out to produce the spare parts needed for the transformation; second, we will officially start the transformation project from tomorrow morning.

In addition, the transformation work will be carried out in batches, completing the transformation of one workshop first and then moving to the next workshop to ensure that transformation and production are not affected.

Finally, an additional maintenance team will be added so that 2-3 machines can be modified at the same time. It is estimated that the entire modification process will take about three months.

After listening to Sun Zhengguo's transformation plan, Director Yang expressed his support without hesitation and said he would fully cooperate with this work.

After the two men discussed it, Director Yang made arrangements and asked some technical backbones to work overtime to ensure quality and quantity and start producing parts in preparation for tomorrow's renovation work.

At the Red Star Steel Rolling Mill, people are busy and full of energy.

The Ministry of Metallurgy was also busy. Deputy Minister Bai arranged for his secretary to re-polish the two reports and then send them to the General Office urgently.

The General Office attached great importance to the two reports after receiving them and immediately sent them to General Lai's desk separately.

It was late at night, and Mr. Lai was still in the office. After finishing a pile of reports and instructions, he finally picked up the two reports from the Ministry of Metallurgy.

After reading the two reports, Mr. Lai, who looked tired, couldn't help but smile with satisfaction.

Such good news comes at a very timely moment. Last year, many military projects were halted due to steel issues because the steel did not meet the standards.

Unexpectedly, now not only the machines have been improved, but the quality of steel has also reached the standards and even far exceeded the standards.

This is a bit puzzling. Why is the progress so fast?

After reading these two reports, Lai seemed to understand that a name was mentioned in both reports, and that was Sun Zhengguo.

Including a previous report, this is the third time that Mr. Lai has seen this name. The last time seemed to be a report about a machine tool.

That report was unanimously recognized by the Northwest Expert Group, and Mr. Lai still remembers it vividly.

Seeing this, Lai couldn't help but become interested in Sun Zhengguo, so he pressed the switch button on the table.

"jingle!"

The staff outside heard the bell, pushed the door open carefully and walked in, and asked softly, "Boss Lai, what do you want?"

"Please keep a record. If this renovation plan is completed, I will go to inspect it." Mr. Lai pointed to the plan on the table and said seriously.

"Okay, Mr. Lai, we will notify you in advance when the time comes."

The staff member recorded the incident and then spoke boldly.

"Boss Lai, it's late at night. You should go to bed early. Staying up late every day is not good for your health."

"Okay, I understand. After I finish approving these documents, I will take a rest." Mr. Lai said with a smile and a calm tone.

He has no airs of a leader at all and treats his subordinates like friends, in a friendly and natural way that makes people feel like they are in the spring breeze.

Seeing Mr. Lai's behavior, the staff felt helpless, but they could not refute anything and could only choose to leave the office silently.

At this time, Sun Zhengguo, who was in the courtyard, had already sorted out the materials for the renovation work and was ready to go to bed.

He didn't know yet that at this moment, he had already attracted Mr. Lai's attention.

If he knew the news, I wonder whether he should cry or laugh?

I think I was more happy than happy! After all, meeting the amiable Mr. Lai made up for the regrets of ordinary people.

Someday when I’m old, this will be something I can brag about for the rest of my life.