Chapter 87 Let's Go Get It Back
Hearing her say that, Commander Tang's eyes lit up like searchlights. "Xiao Su, are you serious?"
Director Jiang couldn't resist going over to see what Su Meng was writing and drawing.
While watching, she gave a thumbs up in amazement, "Wow! How does your little brain work like this? How can you come up with an idea in the blink of an eye?"
Commander Tang snatched the notebook away, "Let me see! What kind of data is this?"
Is it really more fuel-efficient and better performing than the previous diesel engine?
Su Meng nodded, "It's also a bit lightweight, making it easier to move around."
I focused on improving fuel consumption, noise, and weight.
"I wanted to improve it last time I used it. Don't you think the 'booming' sound is a nightmare?"
Commander Tang: "Haha! At the time, all I could think of was that the threshing machine was powered by a diesel engine."
"Not as much as you think. It seems I'm not cut out for research. Tell us your new idea!"
When Su Meng talked about her area of expertise, she immediately became very talkative, and while introducing herself to others, she was also able to spot other minor issues.
Director Jiang was so excited that he held up the revised plan by Su Meng and said loudly, "In this way, the budget cost should be reduced by 30%, which is great!"
This way, our efficiency will be even better.
Su Mianzhi woke up at some unknown time.
He added weakly, "If we invested in manufacturing the diesel engines ourselves, the cost would be even lower."
The courtyard was quiet for a few seconds.
Director Jiang pointed out the most practical issue: "But we don't have enough funding."
Commander Tang's expression changed drastically, and he sighed as well: "After the disaster in Zhou City this time, we are even poorer."
The troops donated most of their supplies to the disaster area. They used to have meat every two days, but now they can only have it once a week.
Su Mianzhi looked at Su Meng, his dark eyes gleaming with a hint of snow. "Xiao Meng, how much wealth does our family still have? If the country needs us, we will do our duty without hesitation."
This is the most lucid moment he has been since he was rescued, and it is also the first time he has asked about his family.
He didn't believe the man in black robes who said that Shen Wuyang had squandered his family's fortune!
He deliberately asked the question in front of Commander Tang and the others, hoping to attract their attention and use them to investigate the whereabouts of the Su family's property so as to punish those who were dividing and nibbling away at it.
Su Meng's mind raced, and she immediately understood: "Several large factories, including the shipyard, textile factory, and machinery factory, have been handed over to the state."
I'm not familiar with the other small factories and shops.
When I returned, only the most profitable restaurant remained.
"Uh, I gave him to Director Jiang of the Tail-Cutting Association in exchange for his freedom."
Ah Da added at the opportune moment, "Even the Su Mansion has been emptied out."
Su Mianzhi's skinny face showed no emotion, but when his gaze turned to Su Meng, his eyes were full of doting and pride: "Money is just an external thing, you did the right thing!"
Then he looked at Commander Tang and said, “Commander, I am good at business. If you need my help, please feel free to ask.”
Commander Tang offered a few words of praise, and then left with Director Jiang.
As they expected, Director Jiang became obsessed the moment Su Mianzhi mentioned that his manufacturing costs were lower.
He looked at Commander Tang and said, “Commander, why don’t you apply again and let our military region set up its own diesel engine factory?”
In this way, not only will our family members have something to do, but they can also generate income.
It can resolve conflicts within our own families, and it can also address the poverty of our military region as a whole.
Commander Tang stared into the distance with a somber expression, then sighed, "They're all poor!"
Apply?
What are you applying for?
I'm afraid that before he even submits his application, he'll hear the leaders crying poverty, each one more miserable than the last.
I wish they would take off their underwear and hand it over.
Suddenly, Director Jiang leaned closer and said, "Sir, I think Comrade Su Mianzhi is very conscious, and he is willing to support us in building the factory."
Otherwise, if we help them get the Su Family Restaurant back, maybe he'll be happy and willing to support Comrade Su's scientific research, and then he'll be willing to invest in building a factory for us.
In this way, we'll have a factory, management personnel, and we can also improve the current situation in our military region—it's a win-win situation!
The people on the quarrying committee are no good; they're so blatantly embezzling and accepting bribes, aren't they afraid of choking on their own blood?
Nowadays, everyone wants to stay away from the local territorial committee, but their troops are not afraid of the local territorial committee.
They're the military!
Commander Tang stroked his chin, lost in thought.
In fact, from the moment he wanted to transfer Su Meng to the military region, he thoroughly investigated the Su family.
He probably knew better than Su Meng how much wealth the Su family once possessed.
The large factories that Su Jia publicly owned were indeed handed over, but most of the smaller factories and shops were sold or transferred by Shen Wuyang.
If they have the property deeds for those small factories and shops, it's not impossible to help them get them back.
With that thought in mind, the next day, as soon as Su Meng arrived at work, he called her into his office.
"Comrade Xiao Su, what are your thoughts on us establishing our own diesel engine factory?"
Upon hearing this, Su Meng understood what Commander Tang meant.
"Sir, of course it's better to have our own. Our country's industry and agriculture will all move towards modernization in the future, and diesel power is an inevitable trend."
"If my family hadn't fallen on hard times, we would have fully supported the military region's development."
“Well done! You truly are a member of the Su family. Here’s what we’ll do: go back and ask if you can still find the property certificates for those assets your family didn’t hand over to the state. We’ll go get them.”
Taking the money back to build up the military region is far better than letting those people line their own pockets.
Su Meng stood up in surprise, her eyes shining. "Commander, can we really get them all back?"
As she spoke, she turned around and took out a stack of property certificates, her eyes crinkling with laughter. "I've been prepared for this for a long time!"
To be honest, ever since I realized Shen Wuyang and his companion's treacherous ambitions, the first thing I did upon returning to China was to retrieve these things.
Commander Tang glanced at the girl who was smiling like a little fox, pointed at her a few times with a helpless expression, and deliberately put on a stern face, "Tell me, did you already plan to send me to do this?"
Su Meng shook her head frantically, "I wouldn't dare even if you gave me a hundred lives!"
Commander, wise and capable commander, it is precisely because I know you love the people like your own children, are wholeheartedly devoted to the country, and are always concerned about what the masses are in need that I have prepared all of this.
I swear, I have no selfish motives whatsoever; all profits from these businesses will be used to invest in the military region and support scientific research and development.
Commander Tang smiled helplessly, "You can't go back on your word! If you throw a tantrum, I'll kick you out."
Su Meng chuckled and quickly gave a rather awkward military salute.
Division Commander Tang shooed him away with a look of disgust, "Go learn how to salute properly from your Regiment Commander Huo, it's hideous!"
Su Meng replied with a grin, "Yes! I promise I'll learn it well."
Then, she glanced at the doorway and said in a serious tone, "Commander, I can learn from my uncle."
Commander Huo isn't just my commander; he's so busy, I don't want to trouble him."
Commander Tang choked, thinking to himself that this girl's comprehension ability was truly beyond the reach of ordinary people.
How could such a smart and beautiful girl be so clueless when it comes to love?
He couldn't help but ask, "Do you know Comrade Nie Ronghua? Do you like him?"
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