"Will everyone need to learn how to use a computer in the future?" Su Ya asked.
"Actually, computers aren't that difficult? How so?"
Xing Baohua scratched his head and glanced at Zhang Xuebao, who was also listening intently.
"Currently, the development of computers is limited by problems with computer hardware and systems."
"It's like asking Engineer Zhang to explain what Moore's Law is. As time goes by, computers also evolve. Computer performance improves, prices become cheaper, and systems become more sophisticated."
Zhang Xuebao picked up the conversation and asked, "You mean the system will become simpler and simpler in the future?"
"Yes, Apple computers should know that they now use a visual system with a mouse. You can see the file directly on the screen and open it with a simple click of the mouse, instead of having to type commands to open it as we do now."
"I've heard of Apple computers, but I haven't seen one yet. I'll apply to the company later so I can study it systematically," Zhang Xuebao said.
Suya then asked, "How long will it take?"
"Soon, maybe a few years!"
"Where did you learn that from?" Su Ya was really curious. Wasn't this guy a repairman? How could he chat so well with computer engineers, and seem to have a lot of knowledge?
"None of your business!" Xing Baohua's words left Su Ya feeling awkward.
"Could you give me a detailed explanation of the visual system?" Zhang Xuebao asked, his interest piqued.
Since this person seemed interested, Xing Baohua naturally wanted to pique his interest. He launched into a long explanation, while the three people around him listened as if they were hearing gibberish, unable to get a word in edgewise.
Liu Juanjuan whispered to Su Ya, "Do you think I should learn computers from you? If I really want to study automation in the future, it will be too late to learn beforehand."
"Whatever you want. The computer is right there. Just take the manual and read it. I don't understand much anyway."
Factory Director Li led Hou Liwei to the Municipal Machinery Bureau, the direct superior unit.
He told Hou Liwei to wait in the municipal bureau's office while he went to Deputy Director Hou's office.
I knocked on the door and went in. I saw Deputy Director Hou reviewing documents. I quietly stood aside and waited.
"Hey, Old Li's here. Sit down and wait a bit, make yourself some tea," Deputy Director Hou said with a smile as he looked up and saw the man enter.
"Director Hou, please get back to your work." With that, Director Li walked over to the sofa and sat down.
About five minutes later, Deputy Director Hou put down his pen and asked, "Did my son cause you any trouble?"
"No, Xiao Hou is quite good. We are focusing on training him and hope he can take charge of things on his own as soon as possible," Director Li replied.
"This time you've come..." Director Hou asked.
"I'll have to trouble Director Hou again. Has there been any result on the application I submitted last time?" As he said this, Director Liu stood up, took out a cigarette from his pocket, and offered one to Director Hou.
Director Hou lit a cigarette, took a puff, and said, "The Party Committee of the Bureau has studied it, and the preliminary opinion is that the land cannot be approved. So we didn't report it to the city or the Municipal Party Committee."
"With so many people in our factory, the living conditions for the workers are very tight. Many young couples are crammed into single dormitories," said Factory Director Li, lamenting the situation.
“I know your factory’s situation. It’s not just yours; all eighteen factories in the city are in the same situation, or even worse,” Director Hou said.
"I heard that Factory No. 138 (Zero) is being managed by our bureau and is going to be renamed the No. 4 Wireless Factory of the city?" Director Li asked tentatively.
Director Hou pointed at Factory Director Li with his finger and said, "You're quite well-informed! The document was just issued yesterday, and it hasn't been announced yet. Military-to-civilian experimental factory."
"Their factory occupies more than 30 acres of land! It's right next to our car, and only about 200 meters away from the residential area," said Factory Manager Li.
"You don't mean to use their factory land to build a building, do you?" Director Hou asked in surprise.
"I've done the calculations. We can build five three-unit, seven-story residential buildings on 30 mu of land. Each unit has three households, which means we'll have over 300 extra apartments. Housing is also tight in our bureau and the city, so I can squeeze out about 50 more units here," Director Li said with a smile.
Director Hou didn't speak, but tapped the table with his hand, deep in thought.
“Young Hou is of marriageable age, he can’t possibly squeeze into that two-bedroom apartment with you.” These words made Director Hou’s fingers, which were tapping the table, pause slightly.
Director Hou said slowly, "The situation at the No. 138 Cave Factory is rather complicated. The factory director has been transferred, and the factory's former military representative has taken over as a high-ranking party official. The factory director and deputy factory director are appointed by the local authorities."
He took a drag of his cigarette and continued, "Being a factory manager is a job that offends people."
“I know that. I’m here to ask Director Hou for guidance. I also heard that Director Wang is going to be promoted and transferred to the provincial level. You…” The information revealed by Factory Director Li made Director Hou take it seriously. This guy also has connections.
"The leaders of the Organization Department have already spoken with me. There shouldn't be any major problems."
"Haha, congratulations, Director Hou!" Factory Director Li said, cupping his hands in congratulations.
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