In the afternoon, during the official start of the workday, a meeting was being held in the institute's conference room.
The meeting was simple; it was about discussing the selection of the office director.
As expected, Zhang Yucheng was successfully elected, while he continued to serve as Sun Zhengguo's secretary.
After the meeting, Sun Zhengguo returned to his office, and Zhang Yucheng followed him in, ready to receive a new assignment.
"Yu Cheng, there are two things I need to tell you to do."
First, go to the ministry and deliver this document. At the same time, sound out the ministry's opinion and see when work can begin.
Secondly, upon returning, quickly hand over the work to Zhou Weimin and try to complete it within the next few days; otherwise, once the new factory starts construction, there won't be enough time.
"Understood, Director. I'll go right away."
After seeing Zhang Yucheng off, Sun Zhengguo prepared to go to the laboratory for a visit.
Just now, Chen Wanchun was complaining that he hadn't seen him for several days and asked him to go and give more guidance on the work.
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The following morning, after arranging things at the institute, Sun Zhengguo, along with Chen Lianshan and two senior technicians, prepared to go to the No. 1 Steel Rolling Mill.
After all, as the chief engineer, he would definitely need to be on-site to personally oversee the assembly and trial operation of the new rolling mill in case of any emergencies.
Upon seeing this, Chen Wanchun was so angry that he quickly chased after him from the laboratory.
"Director Sun, you're nowhere to be seen all day. You only came by yesterday afternoon, and today you took my assistant away. What's going on?"
"Sorry, Lao Chen, it's for work. I need to borrow it for three days. I promise to return it in perfect condition."
Seeing Sun Zhengguo apologizing and making excuses, what could Chen Wanchun do even if he disagreed?
But he didn't want to agree so easily, and he had already thought of a solution.
"Director Sun, since you've asked, three days it is! But you also need to help out in the lab for three days after you come back, and help me get that throttle body sorted out."
“No problem, deal.” Sun Zhengguo readily agreed to the request.
In fact, even if Chen Wanchun hadn't spoken up, Sun Zhengguo would have helped; it's just that everyone would have found a way to save face.
Having dealt with Chen Wanchun, Sun Zhengguo quickly called the group to get into the car, and then the car drove out the gate.
...
Inside the No. 1 steel rolling mill workshop, technicians and workers were busy in an orderly manner, and everyone was in high spirits.
Zhao Guoping was also quite busy, constantly taking out the blueprints to compare them, afraid of missing anything.
Even the factory director was watching from the sidelines, hoping that the assembly would be completed soon and the test run would be successful, so that the factory could gain some prestige.
You have to understand that he went to great lengths to obtain these two six-roll rolling mills from higher authorities, so he couldn't afford to lose them.
Just then, an office worker came running in, panting.
"Director Gao, the security guard just called and said that Director Sun from the Mechanical Research Institute has arrived."
"Excellent! You've come at just the right time." Director Gao was overjoyed and waved his hand at the cadres beside him.
"Come on, everyone, follow me to greet Director Sun."
"Yes, Director Gao."
...
After saying that, several cadres followed Director Gao out of the workshop. They hadn't walked far when they saw a jeep approaching from a distance.
In the blink of an eye, the car stopped in front of them, and then Sun Zhengguo and the others got out of the car.
"Director Sun, welcome to our work."
"You're too kind, Director Gao. I'll be staying at your factory for the next few days. I hope you won't find me a nuisance."
"Director Sun, what are you saying? I would love for a distinguished guest like you to come and bother my factory every day."
"Hahaha!"
...
After the two shook hands with smiles, Director Gao shook hands with Chen Lianshan and the others and greeted them.
Sun Zhengguo did the same, shaking hands and greeting each of the steel rolling mill's cadres.
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, the group entered the workshop.
Zhao Guoping, who was extremely busy, felt completely relieved when he saw Sun Zhengguo enter the workshop, and ran over to report.
"Director Sun, the new rolling mill started assembly yesterday afternoon, and everything is going smoothly. We're just waiting for you to take charge!"
"Guoping! I trust you to handle things. I'll be here for the next couple of days, and I've even brought a few helpers with me."
"Thank you, Director Sun; thank you, Section Chief Chen, for your help; and thank you to the two technicians."
Zhao Guoping thanked him profusely.
With these people joining us, we believe we can complete the assembly task in less than three days.
...
After exchanging pleasantries, Sun Zhengguo didn't waste any more words and immediately got to work, addressing any problems that arose.
With their help, the assembly work sped up considerably.
Seeing that there was nothing for him to do, Director Gao called over Director Chen of the logistics department and instructed him to do a good job in logistical support, overcome all difficulties, and meet everyone's needs.
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Ring ring, ring ring...
Before long, the workday bell rang outside, but the assembly work continued.
Since it's a relatively large part, and it's suspended in mid-air, it's definitely impossible for it to stay there overnight.
Upon seeing this, Zhao Guoping quickly ran over to report it.
"Director, the parts have been loaded onto the crane. If we want to complete the installation, it will take at least two hours. I'm afraid the workers will have complaints."
"It's alright. Just encourage the workers and tell them that I said everyone who works overtime tonight will receive a one-yuan overtime allowance."
"Okay! I'll go tell them." Zhao Guoping grinned happily.
After saying that, he walked happily toward the workers.
Sure enough, money is a good thing. After Zhao Guoping announced the overtime pay, the workers were no longer tired and all expressed their willingness to work overtime.
Just then, Director Gao walked in and saw the scene. He decided to stay and accompany them.
He then gave the orders in front of the workers.
"Director Chen, please make arrangements to add an extra working meal in addition to the overtime pay that Director Sun promised, and give each person an extra two eggs as a bonus."
"Okay, Director Gao, I'll go right away." Director Chen said, and walked out of the workshop.
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With this double dose of joy, and the company of their leaders, the workers were as energetic as if they had been injected with chicken blood.
Even when it came to meals, no one wanted to waste time. After wolfing down their food, they continued working.
And so, the work that was originally expected to take at least two hours was completed twenty minutes ahead of schedule, exceeding the target.
Looking at the assembly progress of the entire machine, which is already more than halfway complete, Sun Zhengguo was honestly surprised.
He then loudly announced, "Thank you for your hard work, everyone. It's time to go home. Please be careful on your way home."
"Time to go home from get off work!"
The workers happily began packing up.
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While everyone was tidying up their tools, Sun Zhengguo and Factory Director Gao chatted.
"Director Sun, judging from today's situation, could it be completed tomorrow?"
"Let's hope so! If it can be completed by tomorrow, then we'll have enough time to test it the day after tomorrow, so we don't embarrass ourselves when the leaders inspect it."
"No way? Director Sun, don't scare me. I just don't believe it."
Nothing is absolute, so it's always better to be cautious.
"Yes, yes, yes! Better safe than sorry..."
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The two had only exchanged a few words when Chen Lianshan came over with a technician.
Sun Zhengguo said hello, walked out of the workshop, and then left the steel rolling mill by car.
What he didn't know was that those few words had made Gao Changchang somewhat anxious and uncertain.
Fearing that the good prayers might not come true but the bad ones would, he secretly prayed in his heart.
I pray that Son Jung-guk's mouth hasn't been blessed.
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