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The two old ladies reminisced about the war-torn years of the past.
"Yes, those were chaotic days before liberation. Let alone good days, just surviving was a luxury," said Madam Huo. "We are both blessed. You must live a long and healthy life."
"I will cherish the days I have now," Grandma Wang said, "but I am getting old after all, and I am starting to feel a bit weak."
"Yes, it's hard to believe we're both over eighty now," Mrs. Huo sighed. "Even though our children are successful and we have many descendants, we still can't bear to leave them behind. We don't want to die."
"Yes, I really don't want to die," Grandma Wang said. "We're in pretty good health, so let's live as long as we can. Don't worry about things that might never happen. If you're thinking about dying all the time, it'll affect your mood."
Madam Huo smiled and nodded, saying, "Yes, let's not think about it anymore. Every day we live is a day we earn."
The two elderly ladies chatted and laughed inside the house, and the younger generation also had a great time, celebrating Grandma Wang's birthday in a lively and festive manner.
He Tiantian tries her best to make herself and the people around her happy.
In fact, they are very happy.
Meanwhile, things weren't so easy for Huo Yingjie, who was far away in a remote base.
Facing the large, wrecked pit not far away, Huo Yingjie was somewhat speechless.
Even while wearing protective clothing, Huo Yingjie could still feel the heat and smoke in front of him.
I've failed three times already.
Things shouldn't happen more than three times!
By now, we should be able to find out the reason.
But the chief engineer was still fixated on the details and refused to revise the plan.
After the first two failures, Huo Yingjie had already submitted a plan, but during the third experiment, he found that it was very similar to the second one and could not change the fundamental problem. Moreover, his report was not taken seriously at all.
Perhaps the higher-ups never even saw his report.
Huo Yingjie was lost in thought when someone nudged him and gestured for him to get back to work, as the chief engineer was coming to inspect the area.
If they find out that Huo Yingjie has become an expert, they'll probably start cursing.
The chief engineer got very angry after every failure.
However, seeing his white hair, bloodshot eyes, and tired appearance, no one could bear to blame the old man.
Huo Yingjie understood and lowered his head to get back to work.
This can't go on; he needs to speak with the chief engineer personally.
Was the chief engineer stubbornly sticking to his own opinion, or did his subordinates block his report?
After finishing all that, everyone left one after another, leaving only Chief Engineer Liu standing silently in front of the large pit, his figure thin and frail.
Huo Yingjie did not leave, but stayed.
After Chief Engineer Liu turned and left, getting into the jeep, Huo Yingjie got in and said, "Chief Engineer Liu, I'm Huo Yingjie, a member of Group Three. I had something to do earlier, so the car left first. Can I get a ride with you?"
"Oh?" Chief Engineer Liu was taken aback. "You're Huo Yingjie?"
Although Chief Engineer Liu did not meet with Huo Yingjie alone, he reviewed Huo Yingjie's materials one by one when he convened scientific researchers nationwide, and thus had some impression of Huo Yingjie.
This is a materials researcher from a distinguished family, but with exceptional abilities.
"Yes, I am Huo Yingjie," Huo Yingjie said with a smile, hoping that this time everything would go smoothly!
"Since it's on your way, then come on up." Chief Engineer Liu smiled, but his tired and dejected expression made the old man look very haggard.
"Thank you." Huo Yingjie came up and sat down next to Chief Engineer Liu.
Only then did the driver and guards drive away.
In the car, Huo Yingjie didn't beat around the bush and said, "Chief Engineer Liu, although I am just an ordinary researcher, after the first two failures, I deduced from some information that the problem lay in our automation. So I wrote a report and submitted it. I don't know if you have seen it?"
Chief Engineer Liu was taken aback and frowned, saying, "I haven't seen the report! Putting the report aside, our automation system is an improvement on the Western system, how could there be a problem? Besides, we tested it and it worked before we applied it."
Huo Yingjie nodded and said, "If it's fine for individual specimens, but the temperature is above 1,500 degrees Celsius, then it won't be accurate."
Upon hearing this, Chief Engineer Liu was taken aback. How could he have forgotten that this was a high-temperature environment?
"Why do you say that?" Chief Engineer Liu asked. "Why do you make that inference? You haven't conducted any relevant experiments."
Clearly, Chief Engineer Liu did not believe Huo Yingjie's words.
Seeing that Chief Engineer Liu did not deny it outright, Huo Yingjie continued, "Actually, the research of my institute here is not a secret. The key domestically produced materials in this automation system were developed by our institute. I know the various parameters inside, but the requirement we received at the time was that the temperature could not exceed 1,500 degrees Celsius. The limit of this material is 1,500 degrees Celsius."
Chief Engineer Liu was stunned. If it was about automation, then all his previous modifications were wrong.
"Are you sure?" Chief Engineer Liu asked, his expression serious.
Huo Yingjie nodded and said, "I'm sure! Actually, there's nothing wrong with your current design theme; the big problem lies in automation."
"Oh?" Chief Engineer Liu was taken aback. "Overall, there are no problems. Then tell me, besides automation, what other issues are there? Although I'm serious, as long as what you say makes sense and we can complete the task sooner, I will definitely give it serious consideration."
He has already failed three times. If he fails a fourth time, the pressure on him will be even greater.
It's not just about spending money, but also wasting precious time.
Given the current complex international situation and the blockade imposed on the country by foreign powers, their project must be completed in order to enhance the nation's military strength.
Since we were wrong before, let's listen to this young man's perspective.
This is a domestic expert in materials science, and Huo Yingjie even participated in the research of the automation system, even if it was just a small part of the material development.
"Yes, Chief Engineer Liu, that report contains a rather detailed discussion. You should take a look when you get back," Huo Yingjie said. "I spent a lot of my free time completing it, and I hope it can be of some help to you."
If he didn't want to get home quickly, Huo Yingjie wouldn't have wanted to escalate the matter to a higher level and incur resentment.
Chief Engineer Liu nodded and said, "Then tell me, who did you give the report to?"
“Our team leader was Wen Qiming,” Huo Yingjie said. “I saw him hand it over to your assistant, Wang Shengli.”
Wang Shengli?
If there are any good suggestions, Wang Shengli will take the initiative to tell him!
Chief Engineer Liu nodded and said, "Alright, I'll have someone look for it when I get back. They'll check carefully. If it really is this the reason, I'll recommend you for commendation."
If it were ineffective, Chief Engineer Liu wouldn't have criticized Huo Yingjie, firstly because Huo Yingjie was young and capable, and secondly because of Huo Yingjie's background.
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