Chapter 184 Good Relationship
Lin Yuanshu didn't have to wait long before Director Qian rushed back from outside. He said with a smile, "Comrade Lin Yuanshu, it's been a long time. What brings you here today? I heard you took the college entrance exam recently, so I'd like to congratulate you in advance on getting into university."
The last time he met Lin Yuanshu was when Lin Yuanshu became the deputy director of the research institute.
Lin Yuanshu said with great humility, "I haven't received my university admission letter yet, so it's a bit early to say that."
Upon hearing this, Director Qian still praised him earnestly, "If it were someone else, it would be a bit premature to say such things, but you are no ordinary person. Getting into university is a piece of cake for you. I believe in your abilities."
Lin Yuanshu touched her nose sheepishly. She always felt that the people around her trusted her abilities too much. There were some things she wasn't confident about, but the people around her believed that she could do them.
However, on the other hand, trust is always better than suspicion.
"Director Qian, I have something I want to discuss with you. Are you aware of the National Pharmaceutical Science Conference?" Lin Yuanshu's expression was serious.
After thinking for a moment, Director Qian said truthfully, "I have heard about it, but unfortunately it has nothing to do with Hongguang Pharmaceutical Factory. Hongguang Pharmaceutical Factory is still too inexperienced."
Lin Yuanshu smiled brightly and said excitedly, "That's hard to say, Director Qian. Don't forget how I got into Dongfanghong Research Institute. Hongguang Pharmaceutical Factory not only developed the process technology for producing naphthalene intermediates by solvent sulfonation, but also improved the production process of sulfadiazine. If we report these two research results, we might just win an award."
This is the first National Pharmaceutical Science Conference, so the possibility of any behind-the-scenes manipulation is extremely low. Whether or not you can win an award depends entirely on how strong your research results are.
Factory Director Qian slapped his thigh excitedly, “I was really ‘blind to my own shortcomings.’ I forgot about this matter. I kept thinking that the engineers at Hongguang Pharmaceutical Factory were not very capable and had not made any improvements to the drugs. I ignored the previous achievements. I didn’t care if it was just rehashing old ideas, as long as it was usable.”
Lin Yuanshu pursed his lips and whispered a reminder: "I personally led the completion of both research results. Others were only responsible for guidance. I will be the primary person in charge when applying for the award, which means that if I win an award, it will be an individual scientific and technological achievement award. I will go on stage to receive the award alone, and others will not participate in the award ceremony."
If Director Qian applies for awards related to group achievements, it would be equivalent to sharing her credit with others. Although she has a good relationship with the others, she is unwilling to sacrifice herself like that. Therefore, she wants to discuss these matters with Director Qian in advance to avoid disputes after the application is submitted.
After pondering for a while, Director Qian solemnly assured him, "Don't worry, I'm not that senile. What's yours is yours. I won't betray you for the sake of Hongguang Pharmaceutical Factory's better development. Just don't forget to mention Hongguang Pharmaceutical Factory when you receive the award."
This was the result of his careful consideration. Although the successful application for the group award could secure more resources from above, it also meant that Hongguang Pharmaceutical Factory would lose its friendly relationship with Lin Yuanshu and anger him.
If Lin Yuanshu gets angry and makes a scene, Hongguang Pharmaceutical Factory will still not get anything out of it.
It would be better to help Lin Yuanshu apply for personal awards. Although the resources they receive may not be as plentiful, they are obtained legitimately and with a clear conscience.
My relationship with Lin Yuanshu will not change. No one can predict the future, and I might need Lin Yuanshu's help in the future!
As the saying goes, one should only eat within one's means. It would be better for him to let Hongguang Pharmaceutical Factory develop step by step; forcing growth is not necessarily a good thing.
Lin Yuanshu sighed, "I am really glad that you are my leader, Director Qian. You can ask Deputy Director Mao for the relevant data on these two research results. I handed over all the data to Deputy Director Mao before I left the pharmaceutical factory."
Fortunately, Director Qian is a good person as always. If he had insisted on applying for group awards for the sake of Hongguang Pharmaceutical Factory, things would have been complicated. It's better this way, where everyone can communicate peacefully.
"Okay, I understand. Leave this to me! You can focus on your own work." Director Qian readily agreed.
Upon hearing this, Lin Yuanshu couldn't help but smile. This was probably a case of "when one door closes, another opens."
Even if the research institute doesn't select her research results now, she has a backup plan. Compared to group awards, she values individual awards more, because only individual awards can better highlight her work ability and get her entrusted with important responsibilities by her superiors.
Meanwhile, the workers ran into the workshop where Chow Tai Fook was working, just as Chow Tai Fook was taking a break.
A worker walked over with a grin and tentatively asked, "Comrade Zhou Dafu, I heard you mentioned Comrade Lin Yuanshu's family. What is Comrade Lin Yuanshu busy with these days?"
Because they were worried that Chow Tai Fook was deliberately keeping it from them and was unwilling to tell them the truth, they did not speak out directly.
Zhou Dafu was stunned for a moment, looking at the unfamiliar man in front of him. He mumbled, "What could she be busy with! She's busy with the project tasks assigned to her by the research institute."
The worker pressed on, asking, "Where are you working?"
Zhou Dafu looked at the worker with a puzzled expression. "What nonsense are you talking about? Of course she's busy at the research institute, where else would she be busy!"
Another worker couldn't contain himself and muttered, "It seems that Comrade Zhou Dafu's relationship with Comrade Lin Yuanshu is nothing special. He didn't even know that Comrade Lin Yuanshu had come to the pharmaceutical factory."
Although they were whispering, the space was small, so everyone present heard what they said.
Zhou Dafu was so angry that his face turned red. Although his relationship with Lin Yuanshu was not good, he did not want outsiders to know about it. After all, everyone respected Lin Yuanshu and would treat him with some politeness and respect if they knew about his relationship with Lin Yuanshu.
If this matter is exposed, all the politeness and respect will disappear, replaced by disdain and contempt.
He retorted angrily, "What nonsense are you talking about? Comrade Lin Yuanshu is my daughter-in-law. How could our relationship be bad? She must have suddenly come to the pharmaceutical factory for something, which is why she didn't have time to tell me."
Everyone looked at Zhou Dafu with skepticism, not entirely believing his words.
The worker who had previously tested Chow Tai Fook, not wanting to miss out on the excitement, deliberately acted as if he didn't believe it and used reverse psychology to provoke Chow Tai Fook.
“You can’t convince us with just words. Unless you’re willing to go to Comrade Lin Yuanshu and ask her why she’s here, we’ll find it hard to believe you’re not lying.”
Zhou Dafu agreed without hesitation: "I'll go, what's so difficult about it?"
Upon hearing this, everyone immediately became excited and started chattering, saying things like, "Comrade Zhou Dafu, you're right, that's the attitude a man should have."
"Just based on your attitude, I believe you're not lying."
"That's it. Don't be afraid. Prove to him that he's the one who looks down on people."
The worker wasn't angry at what everyone was saying. If being criticized a few times would help him find out what Lin Yuanshu wanted to discuss with Factory Director Qian, then it wouldn't be a loss.
Zhou Dafu was now in a dilemma. He regretted saying those words as soon as they came out, but with everyone agreeing, he was too embarrassed to admit that he regretted it.
He thought for a moment and then declined, saying, "Oh dear! I suddenly remembered that I am still working. It's not good to leave my post without permission. It would be better to ask Comrade Lin Yuanshu when I get back tonight."
The head of the maintenance department stroked his chin, stepped forward decisively, and said in a serious tone, "As your superior, I don't want to stand by and watch you be wronged. Since you've said that, go find Comrade Lin Yuanshu now! Prove that our maintenance department is not a coward, and that we keep our word."
To be honest, he was also quite curious about why Lin Yuanshu had come to see Factory Director Qian at this time. Lin Yuanshu was a very sensible person, and she wouldn't bother Factory Director Qian at the pharmaceutical factory for personal matters.
It's better to let Zhou Dafu investigate than to investigate himself. Most of the others probably think the same way. They don't have to take the lead and can still reap the benefits without lifting a finger, which is why they said those things to Zhou Dafu.
Chow Tai Fook revealed an expression even more unpleasant than a smile, and reluctantly led the workers out of the workshop.
He prayed all the way, praying that he would never run into Lin Yuanshu, and that Lin Yuanshu had already left the pharmaceutical factory.
Unfortunately, his prayers were in vain, as he happened to run into Lin Yuanshu at the entrance of the office building.
The moment he saw Lin Yuanshu, he prayed that Lin Yuanshu would give him face this time and not give him a hard time.
Lin Yuanshu looked at Zhou Dafu and the group of workers behind him, and asked in confusion, "Do you need something from me?"
The workers promptly betrayed Chow Tai Fook, saying in unison, "We're not here for anything, it's Comrade Chow Tai Fook who needs to see you, we're just here with him."
Zhou Dafu smiled awkwardly and gestured to Lin Yuanshu to go somewhere further away to talk.
Lin Yuanshu pursed her lips with a serious expression, but ultimately followed behind Zhou Dafu, keeping her distance from the group of workers. She didn't want to argue with Zhou Dafu in front of them.
After confirming that the workers couldn't hear their hushed conversation, Zhou Dafu finally spoke up, "What brings you here to see Factory Manager Qian?"
"Why are you asking so many questions? It has nothing to do with you!" Lin Yuanshu retorted.
Zhou Dafu took a deep breath and said awkwardly, "As long as you are willing to tell me about this, I can leave your and Xiangyang's lives undisturbed for a year."
Lin Yuanshu exclaimed in surprise, "So you knew that was a disturbance!"
Chow Tai Fook: "..."
Lin Yuanshu watched as Zhou Dafu's face turned ashen. Fearing that Zhou Dafu would be angered to death by her, she smiled and said, "I talked to Director Qian about the National Pharmaceutical Science Conference. Perhaps Hongguang Pharmaceutical Factory can also submit its research results."
Zhou Dafu retorted instinctively, "Hongguang Pharmaceutical Factory isn't a research institute, what research results can it report!"
As soon as he said this, Zhou Dafu remembered Lin Yuanshu's achievements at Hongguang Pharmaceutical Factory. He looked at Lin Yuanshu in shock and muttered to himself, "This is really good news. Our pharmaceutical factory can also participate in the medical science conference. If we tell this news to the workers, they will be overjoyed."
Lin Yuanshu raised an eyebrow and said softly, "You'd better not go around talking about this. It's not even close to being settled yet!"
Zhou Dafu said with unwavering certainty, "Your arrival means that the plan is already in place."
Lin Yuanshu: "..."
That's not wrong. She's one side of the equation, and Director Qian is the other.
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