Lin Qing and the others got off the car at the factory gate. In front of them was a brand-new factory with a red brick exterior wall that was ordinary but sturdy.
Above the factory gate hangs a huge sign, but it is covered with a red cloth.
Lin Qing followed Gu Nanxun into the factory.
Within the factory area, several main buildings have been completed, including production workshops, R&D centers, and administrative office buildings.
The windows of the production workshop are covered with transparent protective film to prevent outsiders from seeing the internal production lines.
The research and development center appears even more mysterious, with special soundproofing materials installed on the exterior walls to ensure that the internal research and development work is not disturbed by the outside world.
At the entrance of the administrative office building, several employees were already waiting. They were wearing uniforms and had expressions of anticipation and excitement on their faces.
Upon seeing Lin Qing and her entourage arrive, they immediately came forward to greet them warmly.
"Hello, Factory Director Gu!"
A middle-aged man who looked like the person in charge stepped forward and said respectfully.
Gu Nanxun smiled and nodded, then turned to Lin Qing, "Madam, what do you think of our factory?"
Lin Qing looked around, her eyes revealing excitement. "Very good, everything is in good order."
"Of course. Come, let me introduce you. This is Zhao Decai. He used to help my uncle manage his business."
Gu Nanxun pointed at the middle-aged man and said to Lin Qing.
"Hello, Mrs. Factory Manager!"
After hearing Gu Nanxun's introduction, Zhao Decai immediately greeted Lin Qing with a smile.
Lin Qing smiled and nodded, "My uncle's men must be capable."
Lin Jianguo and Lin Yunfeng nodded in agreement, their faces filled with pride. Lin Jianguo, in particular, had been overseeing the factory's construction from the very beginning, and now that he saw it officially starting up, he was happier than anyone else.
"Alright, let's not stay outside, let's go inside and take a look!"
As Gu Nanxun spoke, he led the way into the office building.
The group walked through the spacious hall and arrived at the conference room.
Various documents and materials had been prepared in the conference room, awaiting their arrival.
Gu Nanxun and Lin Qing held a meeting for everyone, and Lin Qing also got to know the core members of the factory who were initially identified.
Apart from the few robots in the research lab, most of the people at the conference table were former veterans, and even the workers in the production workshop were former veterans.
After the initial launch, a batch of mobile phones needs to be produced first. Because the quantity is small, not many people are needed.
Gu Nanxun directly selected veterans, and as for subsequent recruitment, Gu Nanxun also planned to focus on veterans and their families first.
As the meeting concluded, at 9:30, the group arrived at the factory's main gate to prepare for the launch ceremony, also known as the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
The area in front of the gate has been decorated, with a long red ribbon hanging on both sides of the gate, and a huge red flower tied in the middle of the ribbon, symbolizing good fortune and prosperity.
In the open space in front of the door, rows of neat chairs are arranged for guests and employee representatives to sit.
Lin Qing and Gu Nanxun's friends, Wang Haoran, Xu Fengjiao, Chen Bin, Lu Xianghong, and some of Gu Nanxun's colleagues were also sitting in the guest chairs.
Lin Qing waved to her friends, then stood in front with Gu Nanxun, followed by key members of the factory and special guests.
Lin Jianguo and Lin Yunfeng were also among them, their faces beaming with pride and anticipation.
As one of the factory's managers, Zhao Decai stood next to Gu Nanxun, ready to preside over the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
"Nanxun, Qingqing, congratulations!"
Lin Qing stood excitedly beside Gu Nanxun, waiting for the time to begin the ceremony.
Suddenly hearing a sound, she looked up and saw Chen Jianjun, Chen Tianming, Zhao Xuan, her second aunt, her grandfather, her grandmother, her eldest brother, her second brother, and her third brother walking over from a distance. It was Chen Jianjun who was speaking.
As the time drew closer to 10 o'clock, the guests gradually arrived, including Zhao Jinxiang (Lin Qing's maternal uncle), Dong Qinghua (Lin Qing's maternal uncle), Dong Weiguo (Lin Qing's maternal grandfather), Zheng Aiguo (Zheng Daqiang, who lived next door to the cowshed), and others.
Lin Qing only learned today that the family next to the cowshed was actually from Beijing.
"Thank you all for coming today to witness the launch of our factory."
The ceremony began, and Zhao Decai's loud voice echoed throughout the entire factory area.
"Today, we are not only opening a new factory, but also ushering in a new era. Here, we will manufacture the most advanced communication equipment and contribute to the development of the country."
After saying that, Zhao Decai turned to Gu Nanxun and Lin Qing, "Now, please invite Director Gu and his wife to cut the ribbon for our factory."
Gu Nanxun and Lin Qing walked to the red ribbon with smiles, each holding a pair of golden scissors.
They timed it perfectly and cut the ribbons simultaneously at 10:08.
The red flower fell to the ground, symbolizing the official start of the factory.
"Congratulations to Director Gu, congratulations to Director Gu's wife!" Zhao Decai said loudly, and then led the applause.
The staff and guests also stood up and applauded enthusiastically.
After the applause subsided, Zhao Decai walked up the mountain, cleared his throat, and announced loudly: "Next, we will hold a plaque unveiling ceremony, which marks the official unveiling of our factory's identity and the beginning of a new chapter."
As Zhao Decai finished speaking, under everyone's gaze, Gu Nanxun and Lin Qing walked to the bottom of the signboard.
They simultaneously picked up the golden levers and slowly lifted the silk cloth.
The silk cloth slowly slid down, revealing the large golden characters on the signboard: "Communication Era Technology Co., Ltd."
Once again, enthusiastic applause and cheers erupted from the crowd.
Gu Nanxun and Lin Qing exchanged a smile; they both knew this was a new chapter for them.
After the ceremony, Gu Nanxun and Lin Qing each gave a speech, and then led their relatives and friends on a tour of the factory.
Looking at their son's factory, Chen Jianjun and Zhao Xuan couldn't suppress their pride; their smiles had been on full display since earlier.
Although they didn't understand what mobile phones their son was researching, they trusted and supported him, believing that their son was omnipotent.
After the factory was put into operation, Gu Nanxun and Lin Qing instantly became famous in Beijing.
However, most people were skeptical of their research. They generally thought that Gu Nanxun and Lin Qing were wasting their money, wondering why they were researching mobile phones!
Despite their skepticism, it didn't stop them from wanting to work at Gu Nanxun and Lin Qing's factory. However, they couldn't get in touch with the two of them, so they eventually had to give up.
But that's a story for later. Right now, Lin Qing is discussing tomorrow's trip up the mountain with Gu Nanxun.
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