After Gong Moze left, Li Jin threw himself into building the factory. It was already the end of the year, and the Chinese New Year was just a month away. Li Jin wanted to finish building the factory before the New Year!
The construction team had been found long ago, and all that was left was to wait for the groundbreaking day. The day finally arrived, and Li Jin arrived at the selected factory site early in the morning. The construction team was already in place!
The team leader and engineers, together, conducted another site survey based on the previously designed planning drawings. Armed with leveling instruments, theodolites, and other surveying tools, they busied themselves on the selected land, determining the precise location and elevation of each building. The construction team leader looked at the young Li Jin with slight doubt: "Mr. Li, building a factory is no small matter. Are you sure this plan is sound?" Li Jin confidently replied, "Mr. Zhang, our technical team has repeatedly reviewed this plan, taking into account the production process and future development needs. Just follow the drawings and we can communicate anytime if there are any problems."
Next came the foundation construction. Workers drove bulldozers and excavators onto the site, their roar breaking the tranquility of the land. They first leveled the ground, smoothing and compacting the uneven surface. Then, they began excavating the foundation. Under the scorching sun, the workers toiled, shoveling soil away one shovelful at a time. Li Jin stayed at the construction site every day, wearing a safety helmet, closely monitoring the progress and quality of the project. When she encountered problems she didn't understand, she humbly asked the construction workers for guidance, memorizing everything from the specifications for reinforcing steel binding to the concrete pouring ratio.
While the foundation was under construction, Li Jin and Chen Yu were busy procuring building materials. They shuttled between various building material markets in Guangzhou, comparing prices and quality from different vendors. To buy high-quality steel at a reasonable price, they haggled with the vendors, often until their lips were raw. Li Jin knew that every penny saved meant more resources could be invested in the factory. After much effort, they selected several reputable suppliers and signed long-term supply contracts to ensure that building materials could be supplied on time and in good quality.
With the foundation work completed, the main structure of the factory began to be erected. Workers, like assembling building blocks, hoisted and assembled steel beams, sparks from welding glinting in the sunlight. Watching the factory's framework gradually take shape, Li Jin felt a great sense of accomplishment. However, the construction process was not without its challenges. Once, a batch of steel was found to be substandard during a random inspection. Li Jin decisively demanded that the supplier replace the goods and issued a warning. She said sternly, "Quality is the lifeline of the factory; we cannot compromise on this, otherwise all our efforts will be in vain."
At the same time, Li Jin didn't forget to maintain close communication with local government departments. She actively handled various construction approval procedures to ensure the factory construction was legal and compliant. In her interactions with relevant departments, she met some enthusiastic staff members who provided her with a lot of policy advice and guidance, saving her from many detours.
A month later, the main factory building was finally completed. The factory building was tall and spacious, with neatly arranged windows letting in bright light. Warehouses, office buildings, and other auxiliary buildings were also completed one after another. Looking at the factory that was beginning to take shape before her, Li Jin was so excited that tears welled up in her eyes. Over the past few months, she had endured countless days and nights, bearing immense pressure, and now she finally saw the dawn of her dream becoming a reality.
Next came the interior decoration and equipment installation and debugging. Li Jin invited a professional decoration team to renovate the office building and employee dormitories in a simple and practical style. Inside the factory, large production equipment was delivered one after another. The technical team members worked closely with the equipment installation workers, carefully positioning and securing the equipment according to the installation drawings. After each piece of equipment was installed, the technicians repeatedly debugged it to ensure stable operation.
As the winter winds began to blow, the Spring Festival of 1981 was fast approaching. The streets and alleys of Guangzhou were filled with a strong festive atmosphere. Lanterns and decorations were hung everywhere, and people were busy buying New Year's goods.
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