Haishi, Xiangrong Refrigerator Factory.
The product department held a new product discussion meeting.
"I think our factory only produces refrigerators, which is too single-product. We should still meet the needs of the people and produce more diversified products! Please give us more suggestions."
The leader had a friendly face. He looked at everyone and spoke first.
As soon as the leader finished speaking, a refrigeration engineer named Li proposed:
"I think we can start with the air conditioning sector. After all, we already have some experience in this field, and the refrigeration principles of air conditioners and refrigerators are very similar, which is an advantage for us."
The leader nodded and said, "That's a good idea. But the air conditioners our factory has previously produced have limited applicability and haven't yet reached ordinary people's homes. This is also a problem."
Another researcher surnamed Zhang said, "Technology is about precision, not breadth. As long as our factory can perfect refrigerators, that's the product's advantage. In my opinion, there's no need to delve into anything beyond refrigerators."
The R&D personnel present spoke one after another.
"I think what Mr. Zhang said makes sense! Our energy is limited. Instead of developing a different product, why not think about making the refrigerator better?"
"Yes, you know, we produce refrigerators. If we focus on other products, wouldn't that be putting the cart before the horse?"
The leader watched everyone speak, neither nodding nor shaking his head. When he heard that everyone had almost finished speaking, he asked again:
"Does anyone else have suggestions?"
Luan listened to everyone quietly without saying anything. As he listened to what everyone was saying, he seemed to be frowning and lost in thought.
The leader looked at Lu An and called on him directly: "Engineer Lu seems to have not expressed his opinion yet. Tell us what you think."
Lu An, who was called out, came back to his senses and said, "Things are constantly being updated and developed. If we don't keep pace with the times, the old ones will be eliminated sooner or later. So, I agree with Mr. Li. We should produce air conditioners!"
The leader nodded in satisfaction, a slight smile on his face.
"Since everyone has different opinions, let's end today's meeting here and discuss it next time. Engineer Li, Engineer Lu, go back and think about the research and development ideas for home air conditioners. If this technical limitation can be overcome, I think air conditioners are a good direction."
After the meeting, everyone started to discuss their own issues.
"Everyone knows that air conditioning consumes a lot of electricity. How can ordinary people afford to use so much electricity at home?"
"Don't even mention the electricity bill. The R&D costs are quite high, and the cost of manufacturing an air conditioner isn't low either. Even if it were supplied, the average person wouldn't be able to afford it!"
"That's right, isn't this a waste of effort?"
Li Zhengqing and Lu An walked together. Among the dozen or so R&D personnel in the product department, they were the only two who insisted on developing in the direction of air conditioners, but Li Zhengqing was obviously a little less confident.
Li Zhengqing said anxiously, "Engineer Lu, do you think we should really stick with air conditioning? I think what they say makes sense."
Lu An was very calm: "Look at the attitude of the leaders, it's obvious that they don't want to maintain the status quo! Let's not talk about whether it will succeed or not. Even if it succeeds, it's still too early for the results to come out. Can you guarantee that ordinary people won't be able to afford it by then?"
Li Zhengqing was not convinced and shook his head: "I don't think it's possible."
Lu An: "I think people's lives will get better and better, and their expectations for quality of life will get higher and higher. Home appliances like air conditioners will become more and more common."
Li Zhengqing glanced at him and said, "You seem quite confident!"
You know, most people nowadays can’t even afford a three-turn and one-ring machine - even if they can afford it, they can’t buy it.
The technological content of household air conditioners is definitely much higher than that of things like bicycles. He can't imagine when ordinary people will be able to live like that.
After work, Luan returned home, had dinner and fell asleep.
In the dream, a feasible idea suddenly emerged. Lu An was amazed and woke up suddenly.
After waking up, Luan was extremely excited. He quickly took out a pen and paper and started writing and drawing - he actually got inspiration in his dream!
I have to write it down quickly. I can’t miss out on these hard-earned ideas!
Early the next morning, Luan, with messy hair and dark circles under his eyes, ran to the leader's office with a few drawings.
"I've got it! You see, to solve the cooling efficiency problem, we can do this... We can even use a more environmentally friendly refrigerant..."
The leader nodded repeatedly. After listening, he looked at Lu An with surprise in his eyes. He patted Lu An on the shoulder:
"I think your research idea is very feasible. Go ahead and I look forward to the day when your results come out!"
Luan took the papers and showed them to other R&D staff.
The engineer in charge of the electrical control system looked at it and exclaimed: "No one has ever thought of this idea before!"
The engineer in charge of heat exchange technology nodded repeatedly: "This solution can greatly improve the efficiency of heat exchange."
Everyone present was positive about the feasibility of this plan and asked Luan in surprise how he came up with it.
Lu An smiled and said, "Do you think I'm lucky? I dreamed about it!"
Since we already have a research idea and the leader strongly advocates it, everyone doesn't say much and starts to take charge of their own fields and start research and development.
…
"Merit +100, Gratitude +100."
Hua Wanchi has figured out the routine. Whenever a blueprint is given, these two will be +100. She seriously suspects that 100 is the upper limit that can be accumulated at one time.
Ever since Zhao Yuan threatened to commit suicide last time, Wang Jingxia often went to talk to her and comfort her, fearing that she would become depressed again.
Even when you are pregnant, you cannot sit still. You have to walk around a bit to exercise your body, otherwise it will be difficult to give birth to the baby when it grows up. So my family didn't object.
As the weather began to get warmer, Wang Jingxia's belly grew bigger and bigger, and the due date began to approach.
She found out she was pregnant at the end of last summer and was due to give birth at the beginning of this summer.
Wan Qingliu and Zhou Yujiao have already prepared the necessary items for delivery and are ready to take Wang Jingxia to the hospital for delivery at any time.
The team leader went to the commune to hold another meeting and came back to tell the team members that the electricity price would be reduced.
This news did not cause much stir, because people usually don't want to turn on the lights. After all, no matter how cheap the electricity bill is, it still costs money.
They basically don’t use it, so what does it have to do with them whether the electricity bill is lowered or not?
However, Lao Hua's family has added an electric fan, which is said to have been sent by a relative in Hai City. Of course, when you see this excuse, you should know that it must be related to space.
Because there was only a limited number of units, Wan Qingliu placed the electric fan impartially in the hall so that everyone could enjoy the fan together and no one would take advantage or suffer any loss.
Since the whole family was using it, Wan Qingliu reimbursed Hua Wanchi for the electric fan and complained:
"You're so brave! You dare to go out and sell sewing machines by yourself!"
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