Zhu Youliang didn't comfort Wu Dahai much, but Wu Dahai got better on his own.
Before leaving get off work, Wu Dahai asked Zhu Youliang to wait for his good news, and then he took leave and went home.
He was very capable. Within two days, he brought news that the machinery factory had replied and asked them to bring their things to the machinery factory for negotiations.
Since there was nothing to do recently, Chen Dafa was very happy to approve the leave.
Early in the morning of July 26, Wu Dahai and Zhu Youliang met at the agricultural machinery station, and then rode their bicycles to the machinery factory.
The machinery factory was in the north of the city, a two-hour bike ride away. By the time they arrived, it was already 10 a.m.
The new deputy director of the machinery factory that Wu Dahai mentioned is called Liu Dayou, who was transferred from the machinery factory in the city.
While the two were waiting outside the machinery factory, Wu Dahai pulled Zhu Youliang aside and whispered, "My dad said Director Liu is a down-to-earth guy and doesn't like those empty promises. When we get in, we'll just be honest. If it works, it works. If it doesn't, we'll think of another way."
Zhu Youliang nodded and said, "It's better to do practical things. I'll do as you say."
Liu Dayou must have called in advance. As soon as Wu Dahai announced his name, they were both ushered into Director Liu's office. In Director Liu's office was not only Director Liu, but also a middle-aged man of medium build.
Wu Dahai exchanged blows with Director Liu and then looked at the middle-aged man. "Uncle Liu, who is this?"
Director Liu stood up and said, "This is Comrade Guo Dagang, the director of our machinery factory. He heard that you can make table fans, so he came here to learn more about it."
"It's Director Liu. Nice to meet you." Wu Dahai quickly stretched out his hands and went over to shake hands with Guo Dagang.
Guo Dagang smiled and pointed to the sofa opposite him and said, "Everyone, sit down."
Just as Wu Dahai and Zhu Youliang sat down, a young woman wearing glasses came in with a thermos, placed an enamel pot in front of each person, and poured tea for them one by one.
After she left, Guo Dagang smiled and said, "Dayou said you guys made a new table fan. I came here out of curiosity to hear about it. Tell us about it."
Liu Dayou followed up, "Our Guo Chang is a truly top student, and he's also a technician. You better show some real skills, don't try to fool us."
Wu Dahai hurriedly said, "How could that be? We would not dare to fool you two. To tell you the truth, the person who modified the desk fan was the one next to me, Zhu Youliang, an engineer. He also took the college entrance examination this year and is also a top student in our agricultural machinery station." After saying that, he pushed Zhu Youliang.
Zhu Youliang was waiting, and upon hearing this, he immediately continued, "Hello, two factory directors, I am Zhu Youliang. This fan is a modification of a foreign floor fan. Although the main principle is similar, it is lighter, more energy-efficient, and the cost is much lower. This is the design drawing I drew and the specific improvement plan. Could you two give me some guidance?" As he said that, he opened his notebook and took out the newly drawn design drawings and plans.
Guo Chang picked up the glasses next to him and put them on. He took one look and said, "It's quite professional. Putting aside other things, this picture is quite well drawn." After that, he stopped talking and began to look at it seriously, looking up and asking a few questions from time to time.
Liu Dayou glanced at the drawings and looked at the plan carefully before getting up and taking a notebook from the table. While asking Zhu Youliang about the materials needed for the various components of the table fan, he started calculating with a pen on the paper.
Not long after, Guo Daqiang put down the drawings in his hand and looked at Liu Dayou.
Liu Dayou nodded at him and said, "This modified motor is indeed more energy-efficient and the cost can be reduced. The details will have to wait until it is manufactured. In addition, if this table fan is made of plastic except for the iron mesh cover, it can indeed save a lot of money. However, in this case, it will definitely not last as long as the iron blades. I just asked Youliang, and the fan blades can also be made of aluminum alloy. Aluminum alloy does not deform, has a large air volume, and is lighter in weight. It is better than iron, but it is more expensive. We can consider exporting it when the time comes. Nowadays, an electric fan in Shanghai costs 85 yuan. If our electric fan is made of plastic, the cost can be controlled at around 55 yuan. The aluminum alloy one is more expensive, at 60 yuan. There is profit to be made on both sides, so I think it is feasible. Especially the aluminum alloy fan blades can be considered for export, which saves electricity."
Guo Dayou nodded and turned to look at Zhu Youliang. "Your motor modification is quite good. I wonder if you are interested in coming to our machinery factory?"
Wu Dahai breathed a sigh of relief when he heard this. This matter was probably settled.
Zhu Youliang shook his head. "Thank you, Director Guo. I have no intention of changing jobs at the moment. Unless something unexpected happens, I'll be going to college in the second half of the year."
Guo Dayou smiled and said, "It's good to go to college, but the door of our machinery factory is always open to you. Young people like you are exactly what our machinery factory urgently needs. We can't just pay you for this fan, but how about you register your name in our machinery factory and we'll compensate you with a bonus. You've made a contribution to the machinery factory, so we can't treat you unfairly."
Zhu Youliang naturally agreed and said on the spot: "It is my honor to contribute to the factory."
Upon hearing this, Guo Daqiang looked at Liu Dayou and asked, "Dayou, how much did Engineer Zhang give as a reward for revamping the textile machine production line?"
Liu Dayou thought for a moment before saying, "Six hundred, that's a lot of money."
Guo Daqiang turned to look at Zhu Youliang and said, "Youliang, your modification of this fan is really good. The factory is going to reward you with 700 yuan. If you have other good ideas in the future, don't forget the factory."
Wu Dahai, listening from the side, was overjoyed. 700, that would mean he could get 140, more than a year's salary. If he had known this earlier, he would have studied harder. He had originally thought he would have to wait until the product was produced before he would be paid, but who knew Director Guo would be so generous.
"Sure, sure." Zhu Youliang held the hand that Guo Daqiang extended.
After Guo Daqiang put away the blueprints for the table fan, he stood up and said, "Okay, Lao Liu, take the food with you to collect your bonus later. I have something else to do, so I'll be leaving first."
"Okay, go ahead and do your work. I'll bring the food over right away." Director Liu waved his hand.
After Guo Daqiang left, Director Liu chatted with the two of them for a while before taking Zhu Youliang to collect his bonus.
When Zhu Youliang and Wu Dahai left the machinery factory, they were still a bit stunned. They hadn't expected things to go so smoothly. By this time, most of the money was in 10-yuan notes, and 700 yuan was a thick stack. Both of them were beaming with joy. Zhu Youliang counted and finally counted out 140, stuffing it into Wu Dahai's hand. "Come on, Brother Wu, I'll treat you to a meal at the state-owned restaurant."
"I won't be polite with you, brother. I'll take this money. If you need anything in the future, just come to me." Wu Dahai couldn't help but say, "You should save the money. I feel anxious holding so much money."
Zhu Youliang looked around and said, "I'll have to trouble Brother Wu to take me to the post office. After I deposit the money, we can go to the restaurant."
Wu Dahai immediately got on his bicycle and said, "Get on."
After Zhu Youliang got in, he kicked the pedal and the car sped off. Perhaps out of joy, the two of them started singing, their merriment growing.
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