Siheyuan Back to the 1950s

In the institute's cafeteria, He Daqing was busy in front of the stove. Two apprentices were helping him and looking in from time to time to see if they could learn something.

Because there were so many people coming today, Sun Zhengguo specifically called him over to help.

Of course, the treatment he received was not less than what he deserved, and was even no worse than what he would get if he took private jobs.

Therefore, He Daqing was very satisfied and worked very hard, using all his skills to the fullest and making sure he would not bring shame to Sun Zhengguo.

"Master He, the leaders have already entered the private room, you have to hurry up!" Sister Zhang from the kitchen was a little worried and came over again to urge.

"Don't worry, Squad Leader Zhang, the cold dishes have been served. The two hot dishes here are finished and can be served now. The rest will be ready within half an hour. I promise to complete the task."

He Daqing was cooking while talking without even raising his head.

His hand movements were still as skillful as ever, without any panic at all, as if everything was under control.

Seeing that it was exactly as he said, Sister Zhang stopped urging him.

After all, the two had known each other for two years and had always helped and benefited each other, and He Daqing had never made any mistakes.

……

In the cafeteria's private room, leaders were toasting each other, tasting authentic Shandong cuisine, and chatting animatedly.

After three rounds of drinking, Deputy Director Yu also saw Sun Zhengguo's huge appetite and couldn't help but give him a thumbs up.

"Director Sun is really a man of many talents. I'm afraid he can compete with Mr. Lai. I really admire him."

"No, no, Mr. Lai is a real person who never shows his true colors. I am still far from that and do not deserve the praise from Deputy Director Yu."

Minister Li and others just laughed secretly after hearing what Sun Zhengguo said.

After all, they all knew Sun Zhengguo's alcohol tolerance. If they had to describe it, it would be unfathomable.

Who dares to drink with him? Isn't that just asking for trouble?

But Deputy Director Yu was unaware of the situation and thought that Sun Zhengguo only had these three tricks, so the two of them drank a few more drinks.

Gradually, Deputy Director Yu, probably because he had a few more drinks, started talking more.

"Director Sun, to be honest, I was against your proposal to build a branch factory. At that time, I was thinking, why do you want to build a factory for a scientific research unit? It looks like a weird thing.

But after meeting you today and talking to you, I realized that I was totally wrong. Director Sun, you are not only strong in research and development, but also in other fields. Even drinking is better than others..."

Listening to Deputy Director Yu's drunken truth, Sun Zhengguo could probably tell that this man was a simple-minded man with a straightforward temperament.

I didn't agree with this project at first because I had preconceived ideas and believed that a scientific research unit should behave like a scientific research unit.

Through his open-hearted conversation, the atmosphere at the table became even more intense until the end of the banquet.

After the show, the leaders were preparing to leave. Sun Zhengguo thoughtfully prepared a few packets of tea for each of them, put them in their cars, and accompanied them to the door.

"Minister Li, take care."

"Go back! No need to see me off."

After seeing Minister Li off, Sun Zhengguo came to Deputy Director Yu's car.

"Deputy Director Yu, take care. You can come over often to inspect our work when you have time."

"Director Sun, you're too polite. From today on, I recognize you as my little brother. If you have any troubles in the future, just call me directly."

Look, in the time it takes to have a banquet, I have established a new network of relationships. Can you say it’s not worth it?

Watching the cars gradually go away, Sun Zhengguo returned to the office with a smile.

Zhang Yucheng immediately brought a cup of strong tea and then left the office.

Taking advantage of this free time, Sun Zhengguo can take a break.

But he never expected that the phone would suddenly ring again, so he picked up the phone.

As soon as he answered the phone, he knew the debt collector had arrived.

"Comrade Zhengguo, I've been waiting for you for two days. Where is the report you promised? The production of the steel rolling mill is still waiting for detailed data. You can't give up."

OK! Hearing the voice of Deputy Minister Bai on the phone, Sun Zhengguo knew that he had to do something again, so he could only explain patiently.

"Deputy Minister Bai, I can't help it. The branch factory broke ground this morning, and Minister Li and Deputy Director Yu from the General Office just left. I really couldn't get away."

"Comrade Zhengguo, I know your situation, so I called you this afternoon. How about it, can you come over?"

"That's fine! Since Deputy Minister Bai is waiting for it, I'll go there later."

……

After hanging up the phone, Sun Zhengguo habitually rubbed his face with both hands, drank two sips of strong tea, took out the report he had already written from the drawer, and went downstairs.

"Zhengnan, go to the Ministry of Metallurgy."

"Okay bro."

Then the two of them got in the car and drove out of the gate...

When he arrived at the Ministry of Metallurgy, the road was smooth. Sun Zhengguo went straight to the third floor and went directly into the office of Deputy Minister Bai without even asking Secretary Hu to report.

"Deputy Minister Bai, you are really in a hurry. You called me over at the right time."

"The more capable you are, the more work you should do! Comrade Zhengguo, please take a seat."

Deputy Minister Bai exchanged some pleasantries, and then Secretary Hu received the message and hurried over to pour tea.

"Thank you, Secretary Hu."

"You're welcome, Director Sun."

After sitting down, Sun Zhengguo took out a stack of reports from his briefcase and placed them on the desk.

"Deputy Minister Bai, the report is all here. I have written all the data on it clearly. I believe that with it and the drawings, you will have no problem manufacturing the rolling mill yourself."

"Well! Thank you, Comrade Zhengguo. I would like to ask you a question. I heard from Comrade Guoping that you once mentioned that there are eight-roll, ten-roll and multi-roll steel rolling mills behind this. I wonder if this is true?"

"These are all true. I did say that theoretically any number of rollers would be fine. What's the matter? Deputy Minister Bai, is there any problem?"

Sun Zhengguo knew clearly what the other party meant, but he just didn't respond. He just pretended!

"Hahaha! Comrade Zhengguo, you see, we are old friends, and your Minister Li and I are old comrades. How about you help us develop a ten-roller steel rolling mill?"

Sun Zhengguo, who was drinking tea, almost spit out his tea when he heard what Vice Minister Bai said.

He didn't expect that Deputy Minister Bai was so bold that he bypassed the eight-roller rolling mill and directly requested a ten-roller rolling mill.

This is a typical case of wanting to run before learning to walk.

This is the most taboo thing in scientific research.

Even if we give them the blueprints, they won't be able to build it with their current level of skills.

"Well, Deputy Minister Bai, maybe what I said just now was not clear enough. I said in theory. What is theory? It requires a lot of experimental data to support it! It can't appear out of thin air."

"Yes, yes, I was anxious. How about the eight-roller steel mill? Comrade Zhengguo, this should be no problem, right?"

"Hehehe!"

Sun Zhengguo burst into laughter. It turned out that Deputy Minister Bai was just bargaining, and his real target was the eight-roller rolling mill.

"Boss, please don't waste your time. For the time being, I will not develop the steel rolling mill because the existing technology is enough for us to explore for a few more years. You should know that you can't chew too much."

"Is that so?"

Deputy Minister Bai had a look of disappointment on his face, feeling indescribable emotions.

After all, the key point is that Sun Zhengguo is not one of us.

Otherwise he wouldn't have to worry, as he could be available whenever he was called.