Chapter 254 This time it's really big!
He turned his head and looked intently at Qi Changyu.
"Changyu, can't we figure out how to fix this thing ourselves? Relying on foreign technology and equipment all the time isn't a long-term solution. If they cut off our access, we'll be stuck."
Qi Changyu nodded immediately, his movements swift and decisive, his eyes gleaming with unwavering determination.
He quickly opened the notebook he was carrying.
"I have just drawn structural diagrams of several core components. Although they are not yet complete, I can already see the design ideas of some key parts. After the start of the semester, I can go and study with my mechanical engineering classmates, or even consult my professor. Perhaps we can gradually find a domestic alternative that is suitable for our country's conditions."
Zhou Lijuan chimed in.
"Furthermore, the raw material formulas they use are strictly confidential, and outsiders simply cannot obtain them. But we are not entirely without options. We can start by analyzing the physical properties of the finished film. For example, how strong is its toughness, what is its tensile strength, what level of light transmittance does it reach, and then combine this data to deduce in reverse, and perhaps we can find a similar material combination."
She paused, a glint in her eyes.
"If we can really develop it ourselves, we won't have to spend a lot of money importing it every year. The money saved can be used for more research and development."
The three walked and talked, their conversation ranging from technology to industry, and then from industry to the future.
Before they knew it, they had crossed the main road of the factory area and entered the finished product warehouse.
The warehouse was quiet.
Piles of plastic film were neatly stacked on wooden pallets.
Sunlight streamed through the thin film, casting dappled shadows on the ground.
Guo Zhenyi casually tore off a brand new roll of film.
He handed it to Zhou Lijuan.
"Lijuan, this is the model of greenhouse film your mother wanted. Take a good look at it to see if it lets in light and how resistant it is to aging. Don't just look at the surface."
She took it and held the roll of film steadily in both hands.
Then, I gently unfolded a section of it, held it high, and examined it closely against the light.
Finally, she pursed her lips, her expression serious.
"The light transmission is indeed excellent, almost completely transparent, which is very beneficial to crop growth. But as for durability, whether it can withstand ultraviolet rays, how long it can withstand wind and sun exposure, we will only know after using it for a period of time."
"Uncle Guo, the factories in Ningcheng are really amazing!"
Zhou Lijuan exclaimed sincerely, her voice filled with a sense of awe.
She gazed at the scene before her.
For the first time, I truly realized that a city could unleash such astonishing productivity in just a few years.
But Guo Zhenyi frowned.
“Lijuan, Ningcheng is the first in our country, at the forefront. You don’t know about European and American countries, especially the United States, Germany, and Japan. Their technical level is much higher than ours! Our current achievements are probably not even considered the beginning in their eyes. We are far behind.”
Zhou Lijuan listened, her heart skipped a beat, and after a moment of silence, she suddenly raised her head.
"But as long as we are willing to put in the effort, cultivate talent, and keep striving generation after generation, one day we will surely be able to stand at the forefront of the world! Technology can be learned, experience can be accumulated, as long as we don't give up on fate, there is no mountain we can't cross!"
A warmth filled her heart, and the words Zhou Shufen had said to her at the village entrance that day came to mind.
Fortunately, I listened to my sister and persevered in my studies, which is why I have the opportunity to stand here today.
Otherwise, she might have already married someone in Liuchang Village, living a life of fetching water and cooking day after day, wasting her life with a narrow-minded man like Yang Muyan.
“Uncle Guo,” she suddenly turned around, “knowledge can change destiny, and it can also make a country stand tall! An individual studies to live a more enlightened life; a group of people study and conduct scientific research so that they will no longer be subject to others!”
Qi Changyu listened with a surge of excitement.
He then took over the conversation, his voice resolute.
"That's right! Backwardness invites aggression, and self-reliance is the only way to build a nation. Our generation must not just be mere technology carriers; we must become creators and make China's name inscribed at the forefront of world science and technology!"
Guo Zhenyi looked at them, and the corners of his mouth slowly turned up.
He nodded, his gaze sweeping back and forth between the two young men's faces.
As expected of a student from Peking University, they have vision and ambition.
"The road ahead belongs to you."
"Keep going, don't be afraid of hardship or difficulty. Keep moving forward, we'll support you from behind."
“Uncle Guo,” Zhou Lijuan replied softly, “the future depends on you. If you hadn’t braved the pressure and forged this path back then, gaining experience and pointing out the direction, what would the younger generation have to build houses with? What would they have to build factories with? What would they have to talk about independent innovation with?”
In the past few days, she has visited almost every factory, big and small, in Ningcheng.
With each step she took, she saw more clearly where the gap lay and where hope lay.
Qi Changyu understood.
He calmly observed the expressions of the people around him.
Zhou Shufen's slight moment of surprise, in particular, further confirmed his guess.
Zhou Lijuan also quietly made up her mind.
The 20th day of the first lunar month.
Zhou Yujie then stepped into Ningcheng again.
The sky was overcast, and a light drizzle was falling.
The lanterns lining both sides of the street have not yet been completely taken down.
Zhou Yujie walked out of the high-speed rail station, holding a black umbrella.
The family got together for a meal.
The dining table was set up in a side hall of the Zhou family's old house.
The carved wooden table was laden with steaming hot dishes.
The family of five sat around the table, but the atmosphere wasn't particularly lively.
Zhou Shufen picked up a piece of green vegetable with her chopsticks and ate her meal silently with her head down.
Qi Changyu would occasionally look up and scrutinize Zhou Yujie.
Zhou's father frequently urged him to drink, trying to liven up the atmosphere.
There weren't many words spoken at the dinner table, but everyone carried heavy burdens in their hearts.
Zhou Yujie presented Zhou Shufen with a wedding gift.
The golden Buddha statue was found at the market.
Zhou Yujie smiled and said, "I got it by chance in the market. I heard it's been around for a while. Keep it for good luck."
Zhou Shufen's heart skipped a beat.
She reached out and took the golden Buddha statue. The moment her fingertips touched the metal, a slight chill ran up her spine.
This Buddha statue... why does it look so familiar?
It feels like I've seen it somewhere before.
She tried hard to recall, searching every corner of her mind.
Antique shop?
Old photos?
Or was it a dream?
But I just can't remember.
She put the golden Buddha into the space.
The origin of this Buddha statue is unknown, but her intuition tells her that it is no ordinary object.
System: [It's a win! It's a real win this time!]
Zhou Shufen: You're finally online? I almost thought you were stuck!
She almost blurted it out, but luckily she managed to suppress her voice in time.
She picked up a piece of tofu and put it in her mouth as if to cover up her inner turmoil.
This system is inconsistent; it only works sporadically.
They always disappear at crucial moments; they're even less reliable than interns.
"Where did you go? I almost thought you'd been swallowed by a system bug!"
System: [I've recently become obsessed with watching short dramas, staying up all night until dawn!]
[How can screenwriters be so good at writing stories? I cried my eyes out, my heart was in turmoil! Especially the scene where the female lead jumps off a cliff after being jilted at her engagement, I was eating popcorn and crying at the same time, I even sprayed sunflower seed shells all over my keyboard!]
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