After finishing their meal, Sun Zhengguo and Zhao Guoping returned to the office and talked for a long time, the specific content of which is unknown.
However, judging from Zhao Guoping's expression when he left, the two must have had a very pleasant conversation.
It wasn't until the next day, when Zhao Guoping led all the staff of the First Technical Section of the Ministry of Metallurgy to move in, that everyone understood what was going on.
It turns out that Sun Zhengguo had accepted the commission from the Ministry of Metallurgical Industry to take over the research and development of the new rolling mill.
While learning, Zhao Guoping and his team were also responsible for calculation, drawing, data analysis, and sampling at the factory.
At the same time, the Ministry of Metallurgical Industry also issued a notice, instructing all its branch factories to fully cooperate with this research and development work.
As time went on, more and more data was collected at the research institute, and Sun Zhengguo had already conceived of a new type of rolling mill.
This time he doesn't plan to modify the machine again, because the existing rolling mill, after his modifications a few years ago, can be said to be beyond modification.
Therefore, he plans to develop a six-roll rolling mill to replace the previous four-roll and two-roll rolling mills.
"Director, it's only been ten days or so, and we've already entered the mapping stage. I really don't know what's in your brain? How are you so amazing?"
In the office, Zhao Guoping, who was assisting someone, was saying something that sounded awkward—was he praising someone or insulting them?
Sun Zhengguo didn't react when he heard this, because he knew that Zhao Guoping didn't mean it that way.
"Guoping, believe it or not, when I first joined the Ministry of Metallurgy, I had this idea in my mind. But you know what happened later. Otherwise, we might have been able to develop the eight-roll steel rolling mill."
Zhao Guoping naturally believed Sun Zhengguo's words; otherwise, Vice Minister Bai wouldn't have been so filled with regret.
"Director, you actually have an eight-roll rolling mill? I've never heard of such a thing before."
"Hahaha!" Sun Zhengguo laughed, "There's a lot you haven't heard of! There's also a ten-roll rolling mill, a continuous casting mill, an intelligent rolling mill..."
After listening to Sun Zhengguo's words, Zhao Guoping fell silent. It seemed that there was still a long way to go!
Just then, Zhou Weimin suddenly burst in from outside, holding a newspaper in his hand and waving it around vigorously.
"Chief, great news! Great news! Fantastic news!"
Seeing Zhou Weimin's happy expression, Sun Zhengguo stopped working and asked curiously.
"Weimin, what good news is it that makes you so happy?"
"Director, please take a look for yourself." With that, Zhou Weimin handed over the newspaper.
Sun Zhengguo looked at Zhou Weimin with a puzzled expression, then took the newspaper.
For a moment, the bold, black characters on the newspaper left Sun Zhengguo somewhat bewildered.
What's going on?
The newspaper's front page headline read: "China's first domestically developed atomic bomb was successfully detonated in Lop Nur yesterday."
"This...this...?" Sun Zhengguo couldn't stand it anymore and stood up abruptly in shock. "You all go out first, I want to be alone."
Seeing this, Zhou Weimin thought Sun Zhengguo was just too agitated, like he had been earlier.
He didn't take it seriously and pulled the equally bewildered Zhao Guoping along as they left the office.
After they left, Sun Zhengguo picked up the newspaper again and read it from beginning to end without missing a single word.
"Strange, if I remember correctly, this explosion was successful about six months ahead of schedule. Could it be because of me?"
Sun Zhengguo couldn't understand it at all, so he locked himself in his office for a long time.
He eventually came to the conclusion that it might really be related to him.
It's important to know that in a parallel universe, there aren't so many high-performance machine tools.
Although he didn't know how much of a role he played, there must be some connection.
Having figured this out, Sun Zhengguo was overjoyed. Now, not only did the country have a national treasure, but it also possessed a powerful national weapon.
And there's another piece of good news: Dad is coming back soon, and the whole family will be reunited. Just thinking about it makes me happy.
"Ding ding ding...!"
Just then, the phone on the table rang. Sun Zhengguo picked up the receiver and introduced himself.
"Hello, this is the Mechanical Research Institute, I am Sun Zhengguo."
"Hello, Director Sun, this is Secretary Wang. I'm calling to inform you that, to celebrate the successful explosion, the organization has decided to give you three days off so you can all join in the fun."
"Okay! Secretary Wang, I'll arrange it right away. Everyone will be very happy when they hear this good news."
After finishing the phone call, Sun Zhengguo called Zhou Weimin over.
"Weimin, please inform everyone that in order to celebrate this great victory, the organization has decided to give the workers three days off."
"Really? I'll go right now." Zhou Weimin said, preparing to run outside.
"Wait! What's the rush?" Seeing Zhou Weimin's anxious appearance, Sun Zhengguo couldn't help but laugh and quickly called out to him.
"Also, notify the propaganda department to turn on the loudspeakers, shout slogans, and make sure there are banners. They must treat this as a top priority."
"Alright! Chief, is there any more?" This time, Zhou Weimin learned his lesson and didn't rush off again.
"That's all for now. I'll add more when I think of something else." Sun Zhengguo waved his hand, indicating that he could leave.
Not long after Zhou Weimin left, Sun Zhengguo heard a lively commotion outside.
The workers must have heard the news and are celebrating downstairs!
As a good leader, Sun Zhengguo could not detach himself from the masses, so he also went downstairs and joined the workers' celebration.
Soon after, the radio began broadcasting news of this great victory, and slogans followed suit, plastered everywhere.
Not only that, but Section Chief Cai of the Publicity Department also came up with a unique idea: to take out the spare red flags from the warehouse.
Although it couldn't be guaranteed that everyone would have a small red flag, it still added a lot of festive cheer to the event.
Seeing red flags fluttering everywhere, the workers felt it wasn't enough, so someone suggested that everyone take to the streets for a celebration.
Sun Zhengguo dared not refuse such a request.
So, under his leadership and organization, the workers took to the streets, waving red flags and shouting slogans.
"Long live the Communist Party of China!"
"Long live the great leader Chairman Mao!"
"..."
As slogans rang out, Director Li of the neighboring machinery factory also organized a group of workers to take to the streets in celebration.
With so many workers suddenly flooding the streets, you can imagine how congested the roads became.
Even with the severe traffic jams, no one complained. Some even joined the crowd to celebrate this great victory.
The parade and celebration continued for a long time, and the workers even forgot to eat lunch. In the end, it was Sun Zhengguo who had to step in to persuade the enthusiastic workers to go back.
After returning to the research institute, Sun Zhengguo announced the official start of the holiday after the cafeteria had served everyone their meals.
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