After a short while, once the uncle and nephew had calmed down, Director Hu stepped forward to greet them.
"Director Zhang, it's been so many years. How have you been?"
"I'm fine, I'm fine! Director Hu, thank you for remembering me, and thank you for taking care of Yucheng all these years."
"Director Zhang, what are you saying? It's not a matter of favors; we've been the ones who have failed you all these years..."
...
After shaking hands and exchanging a few brief pleasantries, the two then shook hands with Secretary Yang before getting into the car and heading towards the research institute.
The journey was uneventful, and we returned to the research institute.
When Zhang Yucheng's old friends learned of his return, they all rushed over, and the meeting between the two sides was quite lively.
Sun Zhengguo did not stop them, but instead took Director Hu and Secretary Yang to his office.
The group spent a long time discussing the development of the Shanghai branch factory.
Before long, it was noon, and of course, a welcoming feast was in order.
"Director, it's been years since I've had your wine. I wonder if we can drink freely today?"
At the dinner table, Zhang Yucheng saw the Golden Legend wine in his glass, took a deep sniff, and then went a step further.
"Enough is enough, is that alright now!"
Sun Zhengguo was very respectful, after all, Zhang Yucheng had really done a good job over the years.
It seems that choosing to send him to work in Shanghai back then was a very good move.
I never expected this kid to have the potential to be a workaholic. If he doesn't achieve results, he won't even go back to Beijing.
When the other leaders at the dinner table heard that there was plenty of alcohol, they didn't stand on ceremony and just raised their glasses and drank.
So the meal lasted until almost the afternoon before work, thankfully no one got drunk.
After a short rest, everyone got back to work.
Taking advantage of this rare opportunity, Sun Zhengguo led Director Hu and the others on a tour of the branch factory's production process.
During this period, Sun Zhengguo would also ask a few questions from time to time, so as to keep track of the situation.
"So, how does it compare to your Shanghai branch? Are there any differences? If you have any suggestions, please feel free to share them."
Director Hu quickly shook his head. "Director Sun, the production at our southern branch has always been overseen by Deputy Director Zhang. It's basically a copy of the northern branch's model, with little difference between them."
“Yes!” Zhang Yucheng quickly added, “Director, the Southern Branch has been under your command by phone for years, so it’s basically the same as here. Why don’t you take us to the lab and see the new product that Lao Zhou mentioned?”
"Wei Min told you everything?"
Upon hearing Sun Zhengguo's question, Zhang Yucheng touched his nose sheepishly.
"Director, since we're going to be involved in production anyway, it's better to know early and prepare early!"
"Alright then! Let's go take a look."
The group then left the branch factory and returned to the research institute, entering the laboratory.
The lab was as busy as ever. Everyone was used to seeing Sun Zhengguo come in and went about their business.
Sun Zhengguo didn't bother them. He showed them the pager and then the game console, explaining its uses to them.
Director Hu couldn't say whether these new products were good or bad, but he believed in Sun Zhengguo and thought they would definitely achieve great things.
After all, what can't someone who can sell an antenna for an astronomical price do?
Zhang Yucheng, being younger, didn't comment on the game consoles, but he was exceptionally interested in the pagers.
"Director, I feel that this pager should sell well. No matter where the person is, you can find them with just one phone call. However, this thing doesn't seem to be very useful in our country."
"No rush. Our country will have to wait a few more years for it to play its role. After that, there will be more advanced products that can perfectly replace it."
Sun Zhengguo did not reveal the development of the mobile phone, saying he would wait until he had squeezed all the value out of the pager before discussing it.
After the group finished visiting the laboratory, Sun Zhengguo arranged for someone to take Director Hu and Secretary Yang to the guesthouse to rest.
As for Zhang Yucheng, he definitely won't leave. He's come back so often, he'll definitely stay at his uncle's house.
Furthermore, Sun Zhengguo invited him to his home for dinner that evening.
...
As evening approached, two cars, one after the other, stopped in front of the Sun family's small building.
The people who got out of the car in front were Sun Zhengguo, Sun Zhengan, and Sun Zhengnan.
Zhou Weimin, Zhang Yucheng, and Zheng Wenhua got out of the car behind them, and the driver immediately turned around and left.
Tonight, Sun Zhengguo is treating everyone to dinner, but he didn't bring anyone else; he only invited the former F4 from the Ministry of Machinery.
These people were not only of similar age and good friends, but they also joined the mechanical department on the same day.
Of course, their achievements vary, but they are not far apart yet.
Even Zheng Wenhua, who was the least successful among them, has now become the deputy director of the technology department.
This is because Chen Lianshan is currently occupying the top, and there is no space available for him at the moment.
If Chen Lianshan were to advance further one day, the position of head of the technology department would undoubtedly belong to Zheng Wenhua.
"Everyone, come in! Don't hold back tonight. There's no director here; we're just good friends getting together."
Before entering the house, Sun Zhengguo, fearing that the others might feel embarrassed, emphasized it again, but in fact, it was all unnecessary.
He didn't even consider that Zhou Weimin, Sun Zhengan, and Sun Zhengnan felt right at home, without any restraint whatsoever.
As for Zheng Wenhua, he's been here countless times before.
Although Zhang Yucheng hasn't come here in recent years, he used to come quite often and is very familiar with the old man and the others. Will he feel awkward?
Sure enough, once they entered the house, they felt right at home.
They first greeted the old man, the old woman, and Ning Xiaowei, then put down their gifts, and then relaxed by drinking tea, chatting, and touring the house.
They had absolutely no idea what restraint was.
Upon seeing this, Sun Zhengguo couldn't help but smile, and then he went to the kitchen.
Tonight's chef is still He Daqing, as he instructed Sun Zhengnan to arrange this afternoon.
When Sun Zhengguo entered the kitchen, He Daqing, who had already received the news, was diligently stir-frying on the stove, with Sister Wu helping him.
He Daqing was unaware that Sun Zhengguo had entered, so he spoke without even looking up.
"Young lady, go to the front and ask Director Sun when the banquet will start. I'm available anytime."
"Okay, Master He, I'll go right away." Sister Wu said, turning around to leave.
Who knew that Sun Zhengguo would come in just then.
"No need to go, Sister Wu, let's get straight to the food!"
After explaining to Sister Wu, Sun Zhengguo continued to say to He Daqing, "Uncle He, thank you for your hard work tonight."
"It's not hard work at all. It's my honor to be able to help Director Sun."
He Daqing replied with a smile while cooking.
To be honest, the He family really has to thank Sun Zhengguo over the years.
First of all, Sun Zhengguo's two work units' side jobs, as well as his own family's side jobs, were almost all taken care of by his family.
With this income alone, over the years, it has been enough to cover the He family's expenses.
Furthermore, and most importantly, Sun Zhengguo definitely played a role in ensuring that the He family survived the turbulent ten years.
Because of his existence, some people with ulterior motives did not set their sights on his family.
Therefore, no matter how you look at it, the He family will never forget this kindness.
After all, the debt of saving one's life is as great as the heavens.
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