Zhong Yuxiu paused at the stairs and said, "Comrade Tian, please contact Comrade Xi Nian later and ask them if they're looking to import anything. If so, ask them to bring me a few pairs of snow boots, both for men and women. Sizes 36 and 42, one pair per color, especially brown and black."
Brown and black are versatile and not too conspicuous in this era.
It’s cold in Beijing in winter, so it would be better if you have snow boots.
"I've got that. I'll go out and make a phone call later." There's no phone installed here yet, so we can't contact outsiders at any time.
"Well, let's ask them when they'll install the phone for me."
Tian Shangguo nodded, "Okay."
After giving the instructions, he turned around and went upstairs, entered the laboratory and closed the door. Goudan squatted on the ground and soldered some soldering iron. A computer was about to take shape. Zhong Yuxiu also devoted herself to the manufacture of chips and motherboards. The chip was simple, based on the previous foundation, and with a slight modification, the CPU operation function was added to it and it was completed.
The circuits of the motherboard were more complicated, so in order to save time, Zhong Yuxiu had to use her mental power to make the soldering points. However, after two hours, she was obviously exhausted and her face was as pale as paper.
"Master, you are tired, it's time to rest." Goudan reminded.
Zhong Yuxiu leaned back in her chair, her temples tingling uncomfortably. "I'll take a break. I've already finished routing the motherboard circuits, but there's still a little soldering left. You continue, and I'll check on it when I wake up."
The computer is basically complete, except for the motherboard.
"Okay, master, rest assured. Leave everything to Goudan, he will be fine."
"You are so naughty. If I wake up and haven't finished yet, I will destroy you." He is getting more and more naughty.
Goudan beeped twice and said, "Goudan is not naughty. Goudan is the best. Goudan is the master's sweet and caring little cotton-padded jacket. Master, please don't reimburse Goudan."
"Actor."
I ignored it, opened and closed the laboratory door, and without even washing up, I fell on the bed, covered myself with the quilt, and fell asleep.
Downstairs, Tian Shangguo and Haonan cleaned up the mess and left the Zhong family, each going to complete Zhong Yuxiu's instructions.
Haonan rushed to Huazhong University of Science and Technology and registered with his work ID before entering the school. He went to the office and saw that Professor Ding had just arrived at this time and was tidying up things on the table with his back to the door.
"Knock knock knock, Professor Ding, hello."
Professor Ding turned around with a textbook in his hand and smiled when he saw the person coming. "It's you! Comrade Hao; Comrade Zhong asked you to come. Come in and talk, don't stand outside." The tall and strong man stood there, blocking out all the light from outside the door.
"No, I'll be leaving soon." Haonan paused, then said, "Comrade Zhong asked me to come here to ask for leave from you on her behalf. Her research project has begun, and she also wanted to tell you that you can come and study with her when you have time."
"When did it start?"
As soon as I heard that the research had begun, I immediately understood what it was. The only things that allowed Zhong Yuxiu to send an invitation were computers and surveillance.
Haonan said, "It started last night, but you were not here that night." There was no way to tell him.
"Did you start yesterday?" He casually placed the textbook on the table and walked out. "Then I'll go back with you later. You go sit in the office for a while. I'll ask someone to help me with the class."
"Comrade Zhong also told me to tell you that I will be on time for evening self-study class."
Professor Ding nodded, walked hurriedly past him and went downstairs.
Haonan did not go into the office, but chose to wait outside.
"Old Zheng, Old Zheng." Professor Ding walked quickly.
"Old Ding, good morning!" An elderly man, about the same age as Professor Ding, greeted with a smile. "Why are you in such a hurry so early in the morning? Is someone chasing you?"
Professor Ding paused and took a breath. "That's about it. Lao Zheng, can you help me teach for a few days? I'll give you the substitute teaching salary."
"Are you busy?" Otherwise, he wouldn't be asked to substitute for the class.
"Yes, it is still a very important matter." Professor Ding nodded firmly.
Professor Zheng said with a smile, "Sure! How many days do you want to take off?"
"Five days, no, seven days."
"Seven days? Then you will lose a lot of salary." Professor Zheng joked good-temperedly.
"It's gone, it's gone. I have more important things than wages. I'll treat you to a meal when I come back."
Seeing him like this, Professor Zheng's curiosity was piqued. "What's the matter that requires seven days of leave? Is there something going on at home?"
"No." Professor Ding shook his head. "It's settled then! I'll ask the principal for leave. You already have my class schedule here, so I won't give it to you separately."
Come and go in a hurry.
Professor Zheng raised his hand to stop the person but was too late. He watched helplessly as the person walked past him, his face full of helplessness. "What's so worrying?"
They are all elderly people, and their daily life is either attending classes or studying. Youthfulness is a thing of the past for them. Unexpectedly, the Old Ding they met today, although in a hurry, looked energetic.
Professor Ding had no idea what he was thinking. He strode upstairs, took a detour to see the principal, and successfully asked for leave. When he came back, he saw Haonan standing at the door waiting for him.
"Comrade Hao, sorry to have kept you waiting. Why don't you come sit in my office?"
"No need to sit, thank you." Haonan refused directly.
Professor Ding didn't feel anything about this. He was used to being straightforward and hated hypocrites. Being able to speak directly made him feel more at ease when getting along with others. "So, are we leaving now?"
"right."
"Okay, I'll close the door and leave." Professor Ding walked to the office door, closed it, locked it, and put the key in his pocket. "Let's go."
Haonan nodded, followed Professor Ding, and went downstairs one after the other; after leaving Huada University, they went straight to the courtyard.
This was not Professor Ding's first visit. After registering at the gate with familiarity, he was brought into the compound by Haonan. Standing outside the Zhong family's small building again, Professor Ding did not feel unfamiliar. Instead, because of the research he was going to participate in, he found the small building very friendly.
The door of the small building was wide open. Professor Ding walked in and glanced around, but did not see Zhong Yuxiu.
"Where's Comrade Zhong?"
"Hello, Professor Ding." Tian Shangguo walked forward.
Haonan asked, "Is it done?"
"It's done. Comrade Xi agreed." Tian Shangguo nodded. "Comrade Xi also said that he would ask someone to bring some clothes back for Comrade Zhong. He wanted to ask what kind of clothes Comrade Zhong likes. When you go up, please inform Comrade Zhong and ask for his opinion. We will then report the news to Comrade Xi."
"Okay." Hao Nan turned sideways and said, "Professor Ding, please sit down for a moment. I'll go up and inform Comrade Zhong."
When people come, they cannot be taken directly upstairs.
"Go quickly." Professor Ding was full of anxiety. He couldn't calm down because he couldn't see the research project first.
Haonan nodded and went upstairs. Tian Shangguo said, "Professor Ding, please sit down. I'll make you a cup of tea."
"No tea, just give me a glass of warm water." He waved his hand.
Who has the heart to drink tea at this time? No need to waste it.
Tian Shangguo followed his instructions and went to the kitchen to bring out some warm water. "Professor Ding, please have some water."
"Thank you." He took it and drank it all in one gulp, then returned the cup to him. "Thank you."
Tian Shangguo's heart skipped a beat. It seemed that Professor Ding was really anxious. "As you should. Please sit for a moment."
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