"Jung-guk, what are you doing here? I thought there was a mistake in the transfer order."
Seeing Chen Lianshan's excited expression, Sun Zhengguo patted him on the shoulder.
"Please sit down and let me explain slowly."
After the two sat down, Sun Zhengguo made a cup of tea, and they chatted while drinking it.
Sun Zhengguo told Chen Lianshan everything that had happened during this period.
Chen Lianshan was also filled with emotion, but there was nothing he could do to help.
"I never expected so many things to happen after Professor Wu left. Zheng Guo, you've actually turned misfortune into a blessing in disguise. Also, what's with my level 10 technician qualification?"
Thinking about his technician level, Chen Lianshan had a few guesses in his mind, so he asked.
"Don't be too happy yet. Your technician level is only provisional. You will have to retake the exam later. If you fail, you will be demoted."
To prevent Chen Lianshan from becoming complacent, Sun Zhengguo decided to pour cold water on him to cool him down.
"Don't worry! You don't know me yet, I won't let you embarrass yourself."
Chen Lianshan looked confident. He wasn't sure about the engineer assessment, but he wasn't afraid of the level 10 technician assessment at all. He had just missed the assessment because he was on a business trip last time.
"Okay, I'll introduce you to your new colleagues and arrange your office. Get used to it first, and then you'll have more work to do."
The offices in the Technical Section 1 were all connected, which was very convenient. The two of them went out and came to the office next door.
When the section chief arrived, the subordinates all stood up. When they heard Sun Zhengguo's introduction, they all expressed their warm welcome. After all, he was the section chief's senior brother, and who would dare to offend him?
After introducing his colleagues, Sun Zhengguo arranged a quiet office for Chen Lianshan, finding him a good spot to settle in.
Since Chen Lianshan arrived, the two brothers often locked themselves in their room to study the blueprints for the modification of the rolling mill. Unsuspecting people might think they had come to the wrong place, since this was the Ministry of Machinery, not the Ministry of Metallurgy.
Time flies, and several days have passed in the blink of an eye.
During this period, Sun Zhengguo didn't have much to do. Besides studying the blueprints for the rolling mill, he would occasionally visit the subordinate factories to study the machine tools of this era in preparation for future modifications.
Vice Minister Li has not responded since the last renovation report was submitted.
Sun Zhengguo also knew that he was still a nobody and his words were insignificant. Only when he produced results could he attract enough attention from above.
Actually, this matter is somewhat unfair to Vice Minister Li. Sun Zhengguo's report was not that the higher-ups did not attach importance to it, but rather that they attached great importance to it.
What Sun Zhengguo didn't know was that the report had already reached the hands of a high-ranking official in the General Office that same day.
Because there are too few talented people in Beijing right now, it is impossible to carry out research and discussion. Therefore, the bigwig decided to make multiple copies of this report and send them to the Northwest Base so that experts there can discuss it together and see if the report is feasible.
This report went through many twists and turns before finally reaching the Northwest base.
Upon receiving the report, the base's top military leadership immediately issued instructions, summoning mechanical experts for a meeting.
Professor Wu had been at the base for some time and had just finished lunch, preparing to rest, when he suddenly received a message from a messenger informing him of an emergency meeting in the conference room.
"Old Wu, have you received the notification?"
"It's Old Chen! I got it, let's go together!"
The old Chen that Professor Wu mentioned is also a good friend of his. He arrived two years earlier than him and is also a senior engineer in the Department of Mechanical Engineering.
The two arrived at the conference room, where about ten mechanical experts were already present.
Everyone was an acquaintance, and they greeted each other cheerfully.
After exchanging greetings, Professor Wu and Engineer Chen casually found a stool to sit down and wait for the others to arrive.
A short while later, Chief Engineer Li from the Mechanical Research Group walked into the conference room, carrying a stack of letters.
"Comrades! I have an urgent report sent from higher authorities. I've invited you all here today to discuss how feasible this report really is."
After Chief Engineer Li finished speaking, he distributed the report. There were only a few copies, so everyone could only pass them around.
Those present were all leaders in the machinery industry, and they were immediately captivated upon seeing the report.
Twenty minutes later, all the experts had read the report, some even several times, and they held it in their hands with great affection.
"Well, everyone, you've all read the report. If you have any differing opinions, please feel free to voice them."
"Chief Engineer Li, this report is very well written. I have no objection to the part about modifying and upgrading machine tools, but isn't this CNC machine tool theory a bit too simplistic? I've never heard of it before."
"Hahaha……!"
As soon as the expert finished speaking, a burst of laughter erupted in the conference room.
"What? Did I say something wrong?"
Upon hearing the expert's words, Engineer Chen quickly offered an explanation.
"Engineer Zheng, you've arrived early, so you might not know this yet. Actually, the first three-axis CNC milling machine was born abroad in the 1950s. After several years of research, this technology is on track. What this report says is absolutely right. CNC machine tools are the future trend."
Upon hearing Engineer Chen's explanation, the experts who had been laughing earlier all nodded in agreement.
Although he made a fool of himself in front of everyone, Engineer Zheng was not angry at all. If what the report said was true, then CNC machine tools would really have a bright future.
"In that case, I have no objection."
Engineer Zheng was also quite straightforward, and soon changed his mind.
Apart from Engineer Zheng speaking first, no one else spoke. Chief Engineer Li understood that this was a report that everyone approved of.
"It seems that the higher-ups attach great importance to this report. I would like to ask everyone to discuss their own opinions."
Upon hearing Chief Engineer Li's arrangement, the experts below began to share their opinions one by one.
Of course, all the voices were supportive and full of praise. When it was Professor Wu's turn, he was still looking at the report. It was only when Engineer Chen next to him nudged him that he came back to his senses and began to speak.
"This report is very well written and quite relevant to China's national conditions. I think it's feasible. However, this report feels familiar to me. Chief Engineer Li, can you tell me who wrote this report?"
Professor Wu's question is something everyone is also curious about: when did such a person emerge in China? How come we didn't know about him?
When Chief Engineer Li heard this question, he smiled. He was also amazed when he first saw the report.
He looked into the situation and was surprised to find that the report came from a recent college graduate.
"Professor Wu, you might actually know this comrade. He just graduated from Tsinghua University this year and works in the Ministry of Machinery. His name is Sun Zhengguo."
The moment Chief Engineer Li announced his name, Professor Wu was stunned and muttered to himself.
“My student, it’s actually my student. No wonder the writing style of this report is so familiar.”
As for his job in the Ministry of Machinery? Professor Wu didn't care at all.
Because he believed there would never be another Son Jung-guk.
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