Rebirth in 1989: Building a Chinese Technological Empire

"Is this a computer?"

When Victor came to the study, he couldn't help asking after seeing the computer on the table in the study.

There was a beautiful computer in the study, of course Victor knew it. There was such a thing in the Antonov Design Bureau.

However, the computer was the property of the design bureau and could only be used when working.

And it was a bit extravagant to put a computer at home for people to use.

The Soviet Union had computers. Although the West imposed an embargo on semiconductor technology on the Soviet Union, the Soviet Union developed its own computer.

Not only that, the Soviet Union also developed a ternary computer, but the project was stopped in the end.

"Yes, Mr. Victor, this is the home computer we equipped for you. Everyone will have one, and it is also for your convenience in office and life. The performance of this computer is still quite good..."

After Xu Huasheng introduced the performance of the computer, Victor widened his eyes and looked at the computer as if he had seen a rare treasure.

Such a computer must be very expensive. How rich is the Huasheng Group to equip one per person? Is China so rich?

Looking at this house and the configuration here, Victor's heart, which had been cold for a long time, warmed up a little. He had an urge to start working.

The same is true for others. Only the lowest-level employees can have such accommodation conditions. This treatment is too good. This house is much better than the house he lives in Ukraine.

If his family also came, living in such a comfortable house would definitely be very happy. Thinking of this, everyone's eyes were filled with strong expectations.

Shocked, in the park, this group of experts from the Soviet Union were shocked by everything here.

Before coming, they were actually prepared to live a hard life. After all, in their impression, China is a very poor place. If it is not a last resort, who would be willing to come to China from the Soviet Union? After all, China used to be the younger brother of the Soviet Union.

Among these people, even a few of them have been to China before and worked as staff members who aided China before.

But what they didn't expect was that they came with the lowest expectations, but they got a huge surprise.

Look at this luxurious dormitory area, look at this large shopping mall with abundant supplies but very cheap prices, look at this sports center, this amusement park, these are things they have never enjoyed in the Soviet Union.

"I didn't expect that China has developed so fast in recent years. If I hadn't come here in person, I would not believe it..."

After a round, Victor couldn't help but sigh. He was shocked by the prosperity here. He felt that even in Moscow, there might not be such a prosperous community.

"Mr. Victor, our country has been working hard to develop the national economy and improve people's livelihood in recent years. We are also developing, and it is developing rapidly. It's just that many people outside still look at China with the old eyes. So if you don't come and see it in person, you can't see what China really looks like..."

Xu Huasheng said with a smile. Xu Huasheng naturally knew what the foreign media was like, and the Soviet media was the same. Especially after the relationship between the two countries broke down, Xu Huasheng didn't need to see how the Soviet media demonized China.

As for ordinary Soviet people, many of them will never come to China in their lifetime. They can only see what China looks like from the media, and they naturally think what the media reports.

Besides, Victor only sees here. In fact, many places in China are indeed similar to what they imagine, and are still very poor.

"If my country is like this, it's a pity that some people..."

Looking at this place and thinking about his own country, Victor's eyes are full of loss. He really can't understand why his country has become like this, and why those people have become so greedy.

"Mr. Victor, some people's hearts have changed a long time ago. They have forgotten their original intentions, our ideas, the people, the hard days in the past, and the ancestors who shed blood and sacrificed for all this. They only want to make money in their own pockets and enjoy privileges. In the future, they will definitely be punished. And we in China still remember our mission. Our reform and opening up is to make our people live better. For this, we in China have made many sacrifices..."

Xu Huasheng didn't say much. These things can't be said too much. Victor knows better what the Soviet Union looks like.

"Mr. Xu, when can we start working?"

Victor asked directly.

"Mr. Victor, it will be soon. We need to assess your ability, and our relevant national departments canWe may also check your identity, please understand..."

Victor nodded at Xu Huasheng's words. He understood this behavior. After all, the work they were engaged in was relatively high-end work, and the review was stricter in the Soviet Union.

Victor and his friends stayed in the expert area temporarily. Xu Huasheng did not disturb them too much. He left after arranging the contact personnel.

There were not many people coming from Ukraine this time, only 43 people. But they were the vanguard. If they settled well, more people would come in the future.

As night fell, everyone came to Victor's residence. Today, everyone walked around here and experienced the enthusiasm of Huasheng Group.

They had a sumptuous meal. They hadn't had such a meal for a long time. There was also plenty of alcohol, but they didn't drink much. They were all restrained when they first came here.

And Huasheng Group also provided them with a living allowance.

It wasn't much, 1,000 yuan. If calculated at the current exchange rate, it would be just over 400 rubles. But this is the official exchange rate. In fact, the exchange rate in the underground black market has collapsed long ago.

More than 400 rubles is really not much for these people. When they were working, their monthly salary was much more than this.

But when they went to Huading Plaza to buy things, they realized the purchasing power of 1,000 yuan.

And the Soviet Union Inflation has reached its peak. The purchasing power of 1,000 RMB in China is dozens or even twenty times that of the Soviet Union.

Especially for daily necessities, which were extremely expensive in the Soviet Union, they are very cheap in China.

For example, in the Soviet Union, a piece of bread now costs more than ten rubles or even more, and it is often not available. Stores are often out of stock, but some privileged people have a lot of it, but the price is very expensive.

In the shopping malls here, a large piece of bread only costs a few cents, and it is RMB. The price difference is dozens or even hundreds of times.

There are also some people who love to drink and find that the wine in China is really Cheap.

Some of them bought a lot of things today and found that they only spent a few dozen yuan. If you were in Ukraine, you wouldn't be able to buy these things for 500 rubles.

For example, the strong liquor here is only one or two yuan a bottle. In Ukraine, don't even think about buying this bottle of liquor for less than 50 rupees.

For the old Russians who love to drink, this price is simply too happy.

Putting aside purchasing power and talking about wages, that's all hooliganism. These people naturally understand this. Before they came, they were ready to live here for a long time in the future.

Now seeing this price, and thinking about the salary level of Huasheng Group that Xu Huasheng told them, plus the conditions here, many people's hearts are stable.