Scholars in the courtyard.

Chapter 2539: Never Become a Sucker

Four Nine Cities.

Near noon, a passenger plane stopped steadily on the runway.

The officers and soldiers on guard around had serious expressions and kept looking at the plane from time to time.

A moment later, as a ladder came forward, the cabin door slowly opened and a group of people got off the plane one after another.

"Dad, are you going home or to the Seventh Ministry of Machine Building?"

Yang Xiaotao carried the box for Ran's father and walked downstairs.

Father Ran thought for a while, and finally said, "Go back to the Seventh Ministry of Machinery and hand over the work clearly."

Yang Xiaotao thought to himself that it was as expected, so he didn't mention going home.

"Well, let's go back to the Nine Departments first."

"We have an event tonight."

The last time I came back with Ran's father, I was scolded by Mr. Chen because I went home to rest first.

This is such a big thing. If I go back to Siheyuan, I will probably be scolded again.

Maybe he'll even go back home to look for it.

In that case, why not go to Jiubu first.

Moreover, this cultural performance will no longer be held during the day, but at night.

Also, the participants in the performance are no longer just everyone, but the outstanding and progressive workers from each factory and representatives sent from various places.

Then there are the award winners.

The reason for this arrangement is also helpless.

Originally, the art performance was scheduled for the 26th day of the twelfth lunar month, so that representatives from other places would have time to return.

But due to changes in the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Yang Xiaotao had to go to the Northwest.

The return has been delayed for three days. If it is delayed any further, most of the foreign representatives will have to stay in Beijing.

That's why I chose tonight.

After it's over, the Ninth Department will arrange trains and planes to send people back as soon as possible, so that they don't have to spend the New Year away from home.

When they got off the plane, they saw people coming to greet them outside the airport.

"Xiao Yang!"

Yang Youning quickly walked forward and gave Yang Xiaotao a hug.

Yang Xiaotao slapped the other man on the back, "Old Yang, you're too strong!"

"This is called sincerity, do you understand?"

Yang Youning smiled and then smiled again. Yang Xiaotao looked at him in surprise and then said seriously, "I understand, but judging from your expression, I know you have bad intentions."

"Nonsense, I'm happy all day long. If anyone has bad intentions, it's you."

Speaking of this, Yang Youning looked hurt, "Look, you, making a phone call, it's such an important moment, everyone is watching in the room."

"You're so good, you asked me if I had eaten yet? What can I say? Of course I just said what you said, but Mr. Chen and Mr. Peng were next to me. You don't know that Mr. Li looked at me with a strange look."

"And you still say it's not your business?"

Yang Xiaotao didn't expect that just a simple greeting would lead to so many things.

"Okay, I know you've been wronged, so I'll go to your house first to pay New Year's greetings this year!"

Yang Youning shook his head and said, "You call this compensation? I still have to prepare red envelopes for a bunch of children."

"I don't like it. Then I'll go to Lao Liu's house first."

"That won't work, Old Liu Jiayuan, it's okay for you, but the main thing is not to tire the child..."

After the two finished chatting and laughing, Yang Xiaotao looked at Wang Minghai.

"Old Wang, we meet again."

Wang Minghai was looking at the two wooden boxes behind Yang Xiaotao, guessing that there were satellite phones inside. He was thinking about how to talk to Yang Xiaotao, but then he heard Yang Xiaotao calling him.

"Brother Xiao Yang, congratulations."

"Hey, do we brothers need to congratulate each other? This is called celebrating together."

As soon as Yang Xiaotao saw Wang Minghai's expression, he knew that the other party had other intentions.

"Haha, yes, I'm happy to hear that. What about your satellite phone?"

"This satellite phone is OK. It makes calls well and the sound is clear, but there are some areas that need improvement."

Yang Xiaotao said with a smile, and then added, "This is just a preliminary version. Let's go back and modify it. When a better one is made, I will send you another one."

Wang Minghai hurriedly shook his head after hearing this, "No, no."

"That won't work. It's just a phone, so just think of it as a way of communicating with each other."

Wang Minghai wanted to cry. He didn’t just want one. He wanted many, many more.

But Yang Xiaotao had already said what he wanted to give him. If he asked for too much, what would others think?
Greedy?

Pushing the envelope?

In the end, Wang Minghai still didn't say anything. He could only watch Yang Xiaotao say goodbye to everyone before he got into the car with the equipment.

In the back seat, Yang Youning's smile never stopped after he got in the car.

"What you just said is really true."

Yang Xiaotao smiled proudly, "This is nothing, just basic operation."

Yang Youning took a deep breath and said, "Do you know when we left last night?"

"It's one o'clock. The calls kept coming one after another. As soon as you hang up one, another one starts ringing. You don't even have a chance to leave."

"And the tone of voice, haha~"

Yang Youning spoke excitedly, rubbing his hands together involuntarily.

Yang Xiaotao had anticipated this, after all, this satellite phone has so many uses.

If no one pays attention, then there must be something fishy going on.

Seeing Yang Xiaotao's calm look, Yang Youning thought that what he said was not clear enough, so he continued, "I heard from Lao Li that the railway department directly needs 200 units, saying that it is for the construction of railways across the country, and asked us to help."

"And Mr. Peng, they are also asking about the production of phones."

"Old Xu also called this morning and said that the foreign trade department is also interested."

"There are more people who are interested in our satellite phone this time..."

In the car, Yang Youning started talking about the news he had received during this period, and he became more and more excited as he talked.

Yang Xiaotao remained calm after hearing this, and there was nothing to be excited about.

Because he knew that this day would come, but according to the plan it would come next year.

By then, the supporting factory facilities and personnel arrangements will be ready.

Once successful, we can set up a factory to start production as soon as possible, and then these order tasks will not be a problem.

But now...

Because of the Chinese Academy of Sciences' matter, we had to move it forward, so that we had no preparation at all.

Not to mention putting it into production.

"Don't agree to this yet. At least don't rush to agree until the production problem is solved."

After thinking for a long time, Yang Xiaotao said, "Besides, the cost of this research is a bit high. If everyone agrees, we can't be taken advantage of."

Yang Youning nodded silently after hearing this. These people were the same. They all asked for as much as they wanted, but at least they had to pay.

We in the nine departments have to support our families, so how can we work for others for free?

"We need to think this over. We can't get ripped off again."

Yang Youning said this seriously. Yang Xiaotao thought of the last time he cooperated with Qinxi Province and was criticized by Mr. Chen. He then said forcefully, "You're right. No one can do it unless the higher-ups give us a task this time."

"Correct!"

Yang Youning also felt sorry for the 100 million yuan. If he had stayed in the Nine Departments, he could have done so much in the coming year.

Then he thought of something, "There is something I need to discuss."

"what's up?"

"It's about the annual grand prize at tomorrow's gala."

Yang Youning's face was solemn. "There is no problem with the factory, but do you want to make some adjustments to the research institute?"

"Adjustment?"

Yang Xiaotao suddenly realized, "Are you talking about this satellite phone?"

Yang Youning nodded. "Originally, according to our agreement, the Outstanding Invention Award was to be given to the Institute of Biology. But now..."

Yang Xiaotao rubbed his eyebrows and felt a little headache.

The research institute and the factory were separated in the first place because the two were not comparable, and secondly to avoid overlap.

The effect was immediate and everyone quickly decided on the various awards.

But who would have thought that the research project originally scheduled for next year would suddenly become this year's. To say that this satellite phone is not eligible for the award is pure bullshit.

If we really do this, isn’t that the standard for judging?
If such a good project can’t win an award, what else can win?
But the award ceremony is tonight and the certificates have been made, but there is not even time to make changes!

"How about giving this to next year?"

Yang Youning suggested.

Yang Xiaotao shook his head, "Not so good, this was made this year, it has to be this year!"

"It would be unfair otherwise."

"What should we do? We can't change the plan."

Yang Youning said helplessly, and Yang Xiaotao suddenly looked over, "Old Yang, did you leak it out?"

Old Yang blushed, then smiled awkwardly, "I said that accidentally when I was drinking a few days ago!"

Yang Xiaotao was speechless, but he didn't mean anything else.

After all, the accident came too suddenly and he was not prepared.

"How about we add another award?"

Yang Youning suggested, and Yang Xiaotao shook his head, "No, two significant prizes are enough. Now that's four, if you add more, it won't be worth anything."

"I'll think of a way. If it doesn't work, let Elder Chen help."

"Mr. Chen?"

Yang Youning instantly understood what Yang Xiaotao meant.

Yang Xiaotao nodded. "Logically speaking, this satellite phone research group is also part of the ultra-pure silicon research."

"From the production of high-purity silicon, high-temperature coatings, calculators, solar cells, and now satellite phones."

"Adding all these together, we can get a collective third-class merit. It should be no problem."

Yang Youning's eyes lit up, and he smiled and said, "No problem, even if it's a second-class collective merit, that's fine."

"But is there enough time?"

Yang Xiaotao shook his head. "Then it depends on Mr. Chen."

"As long as he agrees, we can get on the bus first and wait for the ticket."

Yang Youning smiled, then looked forward with mixed feelings.

Last time, Yang Xiaotao gave the honor of solar cells to Mr. Ye, which was like giving Mr. Ye a talisman.

And this time, if the third-class merit is awarded, it will not only bless Mr. Ye, but also the entire Ultra-Pure Silicon Research Institute.

By then, this research institute will be the signature of the Ninth Department.

Thinking of this, Yang Youning felt envious of Yang Xiaotao's brain.

Young people just move fast.

The car soon arrived at Jiubu.

Yang Xiaotao got off the car and then came to the office.

Li Hongfeng, Liu Huaimin, Chen Gong and others came to the office to greet them, and then there was another lively atmosphere.

"Lao Liu, you came back pretty quickly."

Yang Xiaotao looked at Liu Huaimin. He took a plane, but Liu Huaimin took a train. He didn't expect that the other party would come back earlier than him.

Liu Huaimin looked lucky after hearing this, "It's not easy for me to come back."

Lao Hong at the side laughed, "Our Secretary Liu was almost snatched away by someone to be his husband."

"what's going on?"

Yang Xiaotao immediately asked curiously, and before Lao Hong could speak, Chen Gong immediately said with a smile, "People in Quancheng heard that there was a phone there, and they insisted that Lao Liu go there for a drink."

"When Lao Liu heard this, he was so scared that he ran away with his people. People even called to ask if anyone was missing."

Liu Huaimin shook his head after hearing this. "How can I know what they are up to?"

"Once we got our satellite phone out, there were too many people watching us. How could I dare to leave casually?"

Everyone burst into laughter again after hearing this, but what Liu Huaimin said might not be unreasonable.

"Xiao Yang, do you think we should sell this phone?"

Chen Gong spoke, and Yang Xiaotao immediately shook his head, "Not now, we are not ready yet. It's hard to produce, how can we sell it?"

"That's true, but too many people are asking about it now. Just when Lao Yang went to pick you up, Lao Qin from the logistics department also called to ask about the phone call."

"Not only the Logistics Department, but Mr. Zhou from the Sixth Machine Department also called."

"Mr. Wang from the Level 7 Department asked when you would be back. I guess you want to come over."

Chen Gong was talking on the side, and the people around him were listening and laughing.

Yang Xiaotao said helplessly, "These guys just want to have a bite of the meat. We can't compromise easily."

Lao Hong walked to the side and filled the enamel pot with water, then handed it to Yang Xiaotao, "You should think carefully about how to deal with their attack next."

Yang Xiaotao understood, but smiled nonchalantly, "Let's not talk about this for now, let's celebrate the New Year first."

"That's right, let's talk about it after the New Year."

Li Hongfeng walked forward and said with satisfaction, "We have done a lot this year."

"By the way, representatives from all over the country are here. Would you like to take some time to meet them?"

Yang Xiaotao looked at the time, then thought for a moment, "Let's do it now. We just happened to have missed lunch. Let's set up a table in the cafeteria and get to know each other first."

"Okay, I'll make arrangements right now."

After hearing this, Yang Youning immediately rushed out, while Yang Xiaotao told everyone what he saw and learned in Suzhou.

After he finished speaking, Yang Xiaotao picked up the phone and called Mr. Chen.

"Commander, I'm Yang Xiaotao. I just got back."

"Yes, everything went well. We brought back all four phones."

"Ah, haha, that's right. In order to be able to come back, I made a lot of promises. Yes, it's him. You have to take good care of him."

Yang Xiaotao was chatting with Mr. Chen. It could be seen that Mr. Chen was in a good mood. After talking for so long, he didn't talk about other work. Instead, he talked about family matters with Yang Xiaotao.

"Commander, you must come tonight. You have to present the biggest prize."

"No, it was you last time. If you don't come this time, what will the award-winning comrades think?"

"Yes, that's not what I meant. If you don't come, I'll feel something is missing."

"Okay, it's settled then."

"By the way, Chief, I have something else to trouble you with. This time, our ninth department has ultra-pure silicon..."

"Can you help me get a third-class merit? We have been a little careless in our work."

"Oh, I understand. I will apply right away. Thank you, Chief. Thank you, Chief. I wish you a happy new year in advance."

After saying that, Yang Xiaotao hung up the phone, then picked up the cup of water on the table and drank it all.

After saying all this, my mouth is dry.

Liu Lixue, who had returned at some point, was looking at Yang Xiaotao.

"What's wrong? Don't you recognize me after not seeing me for a few days?"

Liu Lixue came back to her senses, then smiled and said, "No, we were rehearsing the show and heard that you were back, so we came back to see you."

"There's nothing to see, just keep busy."

After Yang Xiaotao finished speaking, he walked to the table and sat down to rest.

Liu Lixue did not leave in a hurry, but walked up to him and asked hesitantly, "Director Yang, how many phones can we produce?"

Yang Xiaotao narrowed his eyes and looked at Liu Lixue's outfit. Only then did he realize that this girl was dressed more like a woman today.

However, when I thought of the person behind him, I immediately realized that this was asking on behalf of someone else.

We can’t just talk nonsense about this, so we told the truth, “We are only producing in the laboratory now, and we will build a factory after the New Year.”

"But building a factory requires a lot of money, equipment, machinery, raw materials, etc. These cannot be solved in a short time."

"So I can't say exactly how much to produce, I can only say it will be as soon as possible."

Liu Lixue remembered Yang Xiaotao's words and said, "Minister Yang, I'm just delivering a message for someone else."

"He said you did a great job."

After saying that, Liu Lixue jumped out of the office. Yang Xiaotao smiled knowingly as he heard the sound of her running away.

It is an honor to receive praise from that person.

I feel so happy and I believe that the days ahead will get better and better.

After sitting in the office for a while, Yang Xiaotao looked at the time and prepared to go to the cafeteria to meet with representatives from all over the country to build relationships.

But who would have thought that as soon as I walked out of the office door, I saw a group of people walking towards me in the corridor.

The moment he saw it, Yang Xiaotao immediately thought of running away.

Why are these bandits here again?