Chapter 344 Pretending to be a Returning Businessman in a Historical Novel (17)

"Did you all hear that clearly? From today onwards, you are all official workers of Huaxin Silk Factory! At the same time, you are also members of Yancheng Silk Group!"

Deputy Factory Director Wang stood with his hands behind his back in the center of the brand-new workshop, his loud voice echoing in the ears of every new worker.

"In our factory, we don't follow the seniority system! Whoever has the ability gets promoted! Whoever is willing to learn and work hard can earn bonuses and become a team leader!"

Nearly two hundred young people, dressed in matching blue work uniforms, stood ramrod straight, their faces a mixture of tension, excitement, and an indescribable sense of pride.

Zhou Xiaoman stood at the front of the line, looking at the spotless ground and the huge machines that stood quietly, gleaming with a cold metallic luster, feeling like she was dreaming.

It's so clean here, even cleaner than the best department store in the city.

Lin Wanwan stood on the other side of the line, secretly glancing around.

It was spacious and bright, with no trace of engine oil odor, only a faint smell unique to new buildings.

She couldn't help but take a deep breath. This was where she would be working from now on, a place she had gotten into through her own hard work.

Just then, a voice came from the factory gate, and Director Li and Section Chief Zhang walked in, accompanied by Zhou Jue.

"Oh My God……"

As soon as Section Chief Zhang stepped into the workshop, he stopped in his tracks. He looked down at his leather shoes, which were covered in mud, and then at the smooth, mirror-like terrazzo floor. For a moment, he hesitated to take another step.

"Director Li, Lao Zhang, look at this ground, you can even see your reflection in it!" He lowered his voice, his tone full of amazement.

Director Li adjusted his glasses, but his gaze had already been drawn to the neatly arranged machines.

"Ms. Zhou, these... are the three fully automated production lines you mentioned?"

Although most of the machines were still covered with dust cloths, their sheer size and sleek metal lines were enough to excite anyone.

"Yes, all the equipment has arrived and is undergoing final testing." Zhou Jue nodded, gesturing for them to continue inside.

They walked and looked around.

From the silk reeling workshop to the weaving workshop, and then to the independent garment design center and finished product packaging workshop.

The more Director Li and Section Chief Zhang looked, the more deeply shocked they became.

This is not a factory; it is clearly an industrial work of art built with money and the most advanced concepts!

“Old Li,” Section Chief Zhang leaned close to Director Li’s ear, his voice dry, “Did you see that design center? It’s all individual cubicles, and there’s even a dedicated pattern-making room… I’ve never seen anything like it in my life.”

Director Li didn't say anything; he just watched silently and took notes.

He knew that everything before him was completely beyond the comprehension of him and all the technical staff in Yancheng.

After the visit, the group returned to the factory manager's office.

Zhou Jue poured tea for the two of them, and the office became quiet for a moment.

Director Li and Section Chief Zhang exchanged a glance, both seeing a hint of unease and longing in each other's eyes.

After a long silence, Director Li put down his teacup, as if he had made up his mind.

He stood up and rubbed his hands together somewhat awkwardly.

"Miss Zhou."

"Director Li, please have a seat." Zhou Jue smiled and raised his hand.

Director Li did not sit down. He adjusted his glasses, his expression very solemn, even with a hint of pleading.

"Miss Zhou, today... has truly broadened our horizons."

"Your equipment, your concepts... if I may be so bold, are truly something I have never heard of or seen before."

He paused, his tone becoming even more cautious.

“In our city, there are also some state-owned textile factories, and some veteran comrades who have dedicated their lives to technology…they…”

Director Li struggled to continue speaking, his face turning slightly red.

Seeing this, Section Chief Zhang quickly stood up and added, "Ms. Zhou, what Director Li means is, could... could we also send some of our city's key technical personnel to... visit and learn?"

After he finished speaking, he looked at Zhou Jue nervously, afraid that she would refuse because of the need to keep the technology confidential.

After all, these are treasures that people bought from abroad at great expense. Why should they show them to you for free?

Zhou Jue looked at the two anxious-looking cadres in front of him and understood.

What they want to see is probably more than just a "visit".

Her smile remained unchanged as she gently shook her head.

Director Li and Section Chief Zhang's hearts sank instantly.

As expected... it still doesn't work?

"Director Li, Section Chief Zhang," Zhou Jue's calm voice rang out, "Just looking is useless."

The disappointment on their faces deepened. Yes, with something so advanced, how could they possibly learn anything by just looking at it?

“These devices have very complex internal structures. You can’t understand their principles without taking them apart and touching them yourself,” Zhou Jue continued.

The two could only nod awkwardly, preparing to find a way to end the conversation.

“So,” Zhou Jue changed the subject, looking at them.

“Not only will I agree to let them visit, but I will also provide the city with an additional set of equipment.”

"Wh...what?"

Director Li and Section Chief Zhang looked up at the same time, thinking they had misheard.

Zhou Jue stood up, walked to the huge factory structure diagram hanging on the wall, and pointed to the most important machine in the silk reeling workshop.

"I ordered an extra set of the latest fully automated silk reeling machine from overseas, and it will arrive next week."

Her voice wasn't loud, but it was like a thunderclap, exploding in their ears.

"I am personally donating this equipment to Yancheng City free of charge."

"You can take it back, disassemble it slowly, and study it at your leisure."

"boom--"

Director Li and Section Chief Zhang's minds went completely blank.

Gift...gift?

A complete set of state-of-the-art automated production lines?

This...this must cost so much! This is simply...

The two were completely unable to think straight, just staring blankly at Zhou Jue, their mouths agape enough to fit an egg.

"Ms. Zhou...you..." Section Chief Zhang's voice trembled, "You're not joking, are you?"

"Of course not."

Zhou Jue took out a thick stack of documents, carefully wrapped in a kraft paper bag, from his desk drawer and placed them on the coffee table in front of Director Li.

"Having machines alone is not enough."

She untied the string on the document bag and pushed the contents over.

"Inside are the complete set of design drawings, technical principle explanations, detailed operation manuals, and process flow and material formulas for producing all parts of this machine."

"They were all translated into the Korean language."

Director Li's hand trembled as he reached out and picked up the top sheet of paper.

It was covered with densely packed cross-sectional diagrams of the parts, with every detail and every piece of data clearly marked down to the micrometer.

His hands trembled more and more violently, and his eyes instantly turned red.

This is not a blueprint.

This is the lifeline that our country has long dreamed of in the field of high-end textile machinery, but which has been tightly blocked by foreign countries!

Now, it's been placed right in front of him, so casually.

“Miss Zhou…” Director Li suddenly raised his head, his lips moved, but his throat felt like it was stuffed with cotton, and he couldn’t say a word.

Seeing his excited expression, Zhou Jue simply smiled politely.

"It's nothing."

"The country's industrial foundation is still very weak, and there are too many areas where we need to catch up."

"Although I grew up overseas, I am still a child of the country. I will do my part to contribute to the country's development."

After saying this, Director Li could no longer control his emotions.

He suddenly stood up straight, took a step back, and, to Zhou Jue's astonishment, put his feet together and straightened his chest.

He raised his right hand and gave a very solemn military salute to the girl in front of him, who was even younger than his daughter.