Zhu Youliang and Liang Yuan were still thinking about sleeping in during the holiday, but who knew that Chen Youguo came to their home early the next morning and said that their superiors asked them to return to the factory as soon as possible.
Without giving it much thought, the couple quickly got up and rode their bikes to the factory. When they finally arrived, they saw Xiao Zhang waiting at the gate. "Engineer Zhu, Engineer Liang, you're finally here. Come with me! Director Wang and the expert team are waiting."
"Didn't they say it would take two days to get the results?" Zhu Youliang wiped the sweat from his face.
"I don't know the details, but they say that after Director Guo reported your results, the higher-ups attached great importance to it and sent people down that same day, including Director Wang from the Industrial Bureau," Xiao Zhang whispered.
"We will pay attention." Zhu Youliang nodded in gratitude.
Without much delay, they arrived at the R&D department. As soon as Pu entered, he saw a few new faces. Guo Daqiang and Liu Dayou were talking to a middle-aged man with glasses, who was presumably Director Wang.
Xiao Zhang knocked on the door, signaling Zhu Youliang and Liang Yuan to come.
Guo Daqiang said with a smile, "Engineer Zhu, Engineer Liang, you've returned just in time. Let me introduce you. This is Director Wang from the city, and those over there are members of the expert group. They have some details they'd like to ask you, so I called you back. Once this matter is cleared up, I'll give you a few more days off."
"Hello, Director Wang, and hello to all the experts." After the two of them exchanged greetings, Liang Yuan expressed his determination to Guo Daqiang, saying, "As long as the factory needs us, we will be there at any time."
Director Wang praised, "Excellent, excellent. No wonder you were able to develop this new type of agricultural tractor. Your awareness is truly extraordinary."
Zhu Youliang said hurriedly, "It's all thanks to Director Guo, Director Liu, and Professor Ji who have set such a good example."
Director Wang was amused by this. This couple was unlike any other R&D personnel he had ever met; their tongues were incredibly sharp. If he hadn't confirmed beforehand that the new agricultural tractor was developed by them, he would have assumed they were just bragging. Thinking of this, he smiled and said, "Professionals should do their job. Professor Zhang, let's get started."
Zhu Youliang and Liang Yuan quickly stopped laughing and walked over to sit next to Professor Zhang. Director Wang nodded. Scientific rigor is paramount for R&D personnel, and seriousness should be maintained even when it's necessary.
Professor Zhang shook hands with them before saying, "Hello, I'm Zhang Qiming, the leader of this expert group. I've read the report and drawings, and I have a few questions for you. It's about..."
On this side, Director Wang said to Guo Daqiang and Liu Dayou, "Let's go sit in the next room so as not to disturb them."
Guo Daqiang and Liu Dayou hurriedly stood up, and took Ji Minhuai, who was listening attentively, with them. Ji Minhuai didn't want to go, but Liu Dayou insisted, so he had to follow reluctantly.
When they reached the next room, Director Wang said, "Old Guo, you're also a technician. If these agricultural tractors are really feasible, which ones can Sanshui County produce on its own?"
Guo Daqiang immediately stated his position: "I don't know anything else, but the engine must come from our factory."
Director Wang was so angry that he laughed. "Old Guo, didn't I tell you not to build the engine? I was asking if there were any other parts we could build?"
"Director Wang, I'm relieved to hear that. As for the other parts, each factory has its own unique situation. Why not let everyone come and see for themselves what they can do?" Guo Daqiang said slyly. Word of this hadn't gotten out yet, and by then, the city and county would be locked in a fierce dispute. He wasn't about to get involved in that mess. He'd love to take over all the parts, but the factory couldn't do it.
"I knew you were dishonest, old man. Even if it's the engine, you can't make it all by yourselves. If you eat the meat, you have to let others drink some soup, right?" Director Wang put down the cup in his hand and said.
Guo Daqiang stiffened his neck. "It's not like our factory is the only one with a R&D department. If anyone has any objections, let them do their own research and development."
"Do you believe that I will transfer Engineer Zhu and Engineer Liang to the Municipal Machinery Factory tomorrow? Where did you come from? I found you for you." Director Wang said as he glanced at Ji Minhuai who didn't say a word. This guy was also invited by him.
Liu Dayou hurriedly said, "Director Wang, calm down. Director Guo is really worried because the factory finally got a good project. You don't know that since the reform and opening up, the factory has been getting worse and worse. Don't worry, even if we still build the engine, some parts will still be distributed to our sister factories."
After hearing this, Director Wang's expression softened. "It's not just you who's having trouble, it's everyone's. We'll do as you say. When the time comes, we'll make a list. Except for the engines, everything else will be put out for bidding. If there's anything we can't do, we'll go to the provincial government and ask."
"That's good, that's good." Liu Dayou said and pushed Guo Daqiang, who nodded.
Director Wang had originally wanted to have the city machinery factory make the engine, but Guo Daqiang was such a cunning shrew that he shut him down the moment he opened his mouth. After all, this new tractor was developed by someone else. If this agricultural tractor is truly useful, perhaps it could even make it to next year's Canton Fair. Thinking of this, he said happily, "If this really works, you must not treat these two heroes unfairly. Not only should you reward them, but you should also show them some compassion. They originally came back because they wanted to give back to their hometown, so you must not let them down."
"Don't worry about that. Our factory respects talents the most. If you don't believe me, ask Professor Ji." Guo Daqiang said as he looked at Ji Minhuai.
Ji Minhuai hadn't slept all night, thinking about the new tractor. Now, bored, he fell asleep with his eyes closed.
Seeing this, Guo Daqiang said, "Okay, let's change seats."
"Professor Ji has worked very hard. After Engineer Zhu and his colleagues handed in the materials, he has been busy with this matter and must have not slept all night," Liu Dayou added.
Director Wang nodded. "Once this matter has been resolved, give them a few more days off so they can have a good rest. Oh, by the way, I just noticed there's another researcher in the office. Who is that?"
"That's Engineer Li. He was also busy all night yesterday." Liu Dayou said.
"Health is the capital of revolution. You should always take good care of them and don't let them ruin their bodies. I just saw that Engineer Zhu and Engineer Liang also looked haggard. How can this be tolerated?" Director Wang said as he walked out.
Liu Dayou nodded. "Don't worry, we'll definitely pay attention to it later. We didn't know about it this time. I just found out today that Engineers Zhu and Liang haven't been home for three months to research this tractor, and they have two children at home. Speaking of which, it's fortunate that Professor Ji has a keen eye for talent, teaches well, and dares to let them take on the responsibility. Otherwise, how could Engineers Zhu and Liang have developed an agricultural tractor?"
"Mr. Ji is a master in this field. If he didn't want to go back, it would be a good deal for your factory. Why didn't you allocate a house to him? It's not a good thing to leave the child in the countryside forever." Director Wang nodded.
"Don't worry, leader. We are trying to find a solution to this problem." Liu Dayou said hurriedly.
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