The rejuvenation of a great nation: from educated youth to national treasure scientist

Chapter 132: A person who is not envied is a mediocre person

Wu Xiaojun was surprised and delighted at this moment. He rubbed his hands and said, "Ah? I never thought that an ordinary person like me could attract the attention of Comrade Haoran. In fact, after reading the news about your research on domestic computer production lines, I also became very interested in computers."

"But our factory didn't have computers, and I didn't have access to them."

"I didn't expect that you would take the initiative to give me such an opportunity."

"That's great. Now, I don't know what to say."

Wang Haoran smiled and said, "There are many experts among the people. In fact, many people may never discover their own talents in their entire lives! Our school does have electronic computers now, but they are purely for logical calculations. If you want to get in touch with application-oriented computers, I can take you to the Computer Institute. There are machines imported from the United States, but they are purely in English."

Wu Xiaojun nodded repeatedly and said, "Yes, yes! In fact, there are many ordinary people with outstanding talents, they just don't have the opportunity to show it!"

"Thank you Comrade Haoran for giving me a chance to stand out. Now I'll trouble you, Comrade Haoran."

At this time, Wu Xiaojun was quite flattered.

He didn't expect that Wang Haoran would be so kind and easy-going, and so attentive to a little-known person like him.

Wang Haoran took Wu Xiaojun to the Computer Institute.

He is now almost a regular visitor to the Institute of Computer Science and comes here almost all the time.

Almost everyone in the Institute of Computer Science knows him.

Seeing Wang Haoran, Ni Guangnan smiled and said, "Comrade Haoran, the festival is coming soon. Have you prepared all the supplies for the New Year?"

Wang Haoran smiled and said, "I'm ashamed to say that I never took care of this matter. It was my mother-in-law and my wife who were busy with it."

"Comrade Guangnan, I need to borrow your computer today."

Ni Guangnan waved his hand and said, "Use it!"

"Alas! When can we have our own practical electronic computers? To be honest, these imported ones are not easy to use and are very expensive."

As he spoke, Ni Guangnan glanced at Wu Xiaojun with a bit of curiosity.

Wang Haoran introduced Wu Xiaojun to Ni Guangnan, saying that Wu Xiaojun was a computer enthusiast and that he was brought here today to try out the machine and see what his talent was.

Ni Guangnan was also a participant in Wang Haoran's major computer production line project, and he was also responsible for writing the operating system.

But the Chinese operating system is a large systematic project and there has been no progress so far.

Wang Haoran came to the computer room under the guidance of Ni Guangnan.

When Wu Xiaojun saw the imported Apple 2 electronic computer in the computer room, he opened his eyes wide and observed it carefully.

This toy looks like a TV with a box underneath. Its strange shape exudes a sense of mystery.

Ni Guangnan turned on the computer carefully.

After a while, the computer finally started up.

Such a computer costs more than 200,000 yuan to import, which is extremely expensive.

Ni Guangnan glanced at Wu Xiaojun again and said with some concern: "Comrade Haoran, you must be careful. If it breaks, it will be very troublesome to repair it."

Wang Haoran knew that Ni Guangnan was worried about Wu Xiaojun.

He smiled and said, "Don't worry! We will definitely take good care of it."

Ni Guangnan hesitated to speak. He was a little confused. Why would they go to such great lengths to invite a layman to get in touch with computers?
Although there are relatively few talented computer programmers, it is not necessary to just grab anyone and test whether they have talent, right?

Wang Haoran knew Ni Guangnan’s confusion.

However, he did not explain too much to the other party.

There's nothing to explain.

If Wang Haoran wasn't a time traveler, he wouldn't have gone out of his way to find Wu Xiaojun.

It’s all because: In this era, there are indeed many talented and smart people among the people.

If you hadn't read Wu Xiaojun's resume, who would have thought that Wu Xiaojun, a person who had never received any professional computer training, could develop a Chinese system like HHBIOS through personal exploration?

"Comrade Xiaojun, come and try the machine." Wang Haoran said to Wu Xiaojun.

Wu Xiaojun agreed and sat down in the chair in front of the computer.

He was a little cautious, fearing that he would break the big treasure in front of him.

Oh my god! Such a thing costs hundreds of thousands?

What does hundreds of thousands mean? Wu Xiaojun's monthly salary is less than 50 yuan now! His annual income is about 600 yuan. To earn hundreds of thousands of yuan, he would have to go without food and drink for hundreds of years.

Wang Haoran smiled and gave Wu Xiaojun some advice.

He mainly introduced to Wu Xiaojun the usage and functions of Apple DOS, the operating system of Apple 2.

Of course, Wu Xiaojun will also be given a little introduction to programming languages.

There is not much to say in such a short time.

While listening to Wang Haoran's introduction, Wu Xiaojun carefully familiarized himself with the keyboard. He began to try to explore all the functions of the computer in front of him.

In fact, there is nothing fun about computers nowadays.

For example, on this Apple 2, the most important built-in application software may be VISICALC, which is a spreadsheet program that can be used to make tables and can also perform automatic calculations.

This makes Apple 2 a good helper for accountants.

If users who bought the Apple 2 wanted to use it for other purposes, they would have to write their own application software. For example, if you wanted to use it to design circuit diagrams and chips, you would have to design such an application software yourself first.

Wang Haoran once designed chips using computers from the Computer Institute, and he personally wrote a design software at that time.

To this day, this software still exists on this computer.

Wu Xiaojun began to explore the computer in front of him by himself.

He actually knew nothing about English before, as he learned Russian when he was in school.

However, after the easing of relations with Judea in 1972, the country began to learn from Judea, and English talents began to become popular.

The restless Wu Xiaojun also began to learn English by himself.

Today, Wu Xiaojun can read original English materials fluently.

Wang Haoran and Ni Guangnan stood behind Wu Xiaojun. They watched Wu Xiaojun typing on the keyboard and actually began to explore the BASIC programming language interpreter on the computer.

Ni Guangnan originally thought that Wu Xiaojun was just opening it for fun.

But soon, he realized something was wrong.

Wu Xiaojun was apparently trying to write code.

Ni Guangnan was very surprised.

He pulled Wang Haoran's arm and walked out the door.

Wang Haoran followed out.

"What's wrong, Comrade Guangnan?"

Ni Guangnan asked quietly, "You said he had never touched a computer before?"

Wang Haoran nodded: "He said so himself. He has never come into contact with it."

Ni Guangnan exclaimed: "That's amazing."

"His ability to learn on his own is very strong!"

"I saw that he was actually trying to figure out how to program. And the code he wrote was quite concise."

Wang Haoran smiled and said, "He is very talented in programming."

"I asked him to come here just to see his talent in computers."

Ni Guangnan said: "Judging from his performance, he must be a rare computer genius."

Wang Haoran smiled and said, "I plan to transfer him to the Department of Electronics and Computer Science at Beijing Institute of Technology as an assistant researcher."

Ni Guangnan smiled and said: "We should promote talents without any restrictions."

"Given time, I think this young man will become a great expert in computers."

The two were talking here when a man came staggering over.

Wang Haoran took a look and felt that the other person looked familiar.

The man was already nodding and greeting Wang Haoran. He smiled and said, "Hello, Comrade Haoran!"

After greeting Wang Haoran, he then greeted Ni Guangnan.

Ni Guangnan smiled and said, "Comrade Chuanzhi, what can I do for you?"

Wang Haoran suddenly realized: So this person’s name is Liu Chuanzhi!
Liu Chuanzhi was originally an employee of the Computer Institute of Longke Institute.

However, he worked in the Computer Institute for many years but never produced any results.

Later, in the mid-80s, the Computer Institute wanted to set up a certain company.

The institute asked Liu Chuanzhi and Ni Guangnan to work together to build this enterprise.

By the 90s, there was a dispute over whether the development route should be trade, industry and technology or technology, industry and trade.

Liu Chuanzhi used some tricks to squeeze Ni Guangnan out, and he finally became the only one in power.

Liu Chuanzhi looked at Wang Haoran with a smile, and it seemed that he was talking to Ni Guangnan, but he was smiling at Wang Haoran.

"I see Comrade Haoran is recruiting project team members."

"I also want to muster up the courage to recommend myself."

“I don’t know if it will work.”

After all this time, Liu Chuanzhi seemed to want to take a ride with Wang Haoran.

Of course, Wang Haoran would not let him join his scientific research team.

He said calmly: "I'm sorry, our research team has basically been finalized."

He declined Liu Chuanzhi's request with some dignity.

Liu Chuanzhi's face turned pale.

He tried for a long time before he mustered up the courage to come and ask.

I didn't expect to be rejected so bluntly. It was a bit humiliating, just like being slapped in public.

He continued to force a smile and said, "Comrade Haoran, even if I just do odd jobs in your research team, that's fine."

“I just want to actively pursue progress.”

Wang Haoran smiled faintly and said, "Comrade Chuanzhi, thank you for your recognition of me, but I really can't do it this time. I'm sorry."

Liu Chuanzhi's face became increasingly ugly.

He stood there, not knowing what to do.

He felt that Wang Haoran seemed to have some dissatisfaction with him!

Ni Guangnan felt a little uncomfortable watching Liu Chuanzhi being humiliated.

He opened his mouth and wanted to plead for Liu Chuanzhi.

However, he saw the look Wang Haoran gave him.

That was clearly telling Ni Guangnan not to speak.

Ni Guangnan shut up.

"Okay, Comrade Haoran, if there is an opportunity for cooperation in the future, please remember to give me a helping hand."

"I won't bother you anymore. Goodbye!" Liu Chuanzhi said a few polite words, then turned and left.

When Liu Chuanzhi walked away, Ni Guangnan frowned and said, "Comrade Haoran, you seem to be a little prejudiced against him."

Wang Haoran said: "This person gives me the impression that he is good at scheming, not down-to-earth, and very calculating. He is probably quite selfish."

"Comrade Guangnan, I don't like those who have no sense of patriotism."

Ni Guangnan said in surprise: "Comrade Haoran, is this the first time you meet Liu Chuanzhi?"

"How do you know him so well?"

Wang Haoran smiled and said, "Because I am very good at judging people."

Ni Guangnan was surprised: "So, what kind of person do you think I am?"

Wang Haoran smiled and said, "Comrade Guangnan, you are a kind-hearted person. You love the motherland deeply and are willing to contribute to the country's development. You are a sincere, kind and hardworking person."

Ni Guangnan smiled and shook his head: "I didn't expect that Comrade Haoran would think so highly of me."

"Thank you."

Wang Haoran said: "You'd better be careful when dealing with Liu Chuanzhi in the future, and don't be too open-hearted. Also, you must be vigilant and guard against him."

"If he hopes you can help him, don't agree."

Ni Guangnan nodded and said, "Okay, I'll follow your advice."

The two chatted outside for a while before tiptoeing back to the computer room.

At this time, Wu Xiaojun was still fully devoted to exploring programming knowledge.

However, he was obviously not doing well, because his brows were furrowed and the speed at which he typed on the keyboard had obviously slowed down.

Wang Haoran thought this was normal.

It would be really scary if Wu Xiaojun was so awesome that he could program fluently and create some decent software.

Because, if such a situation really happened, Wang Haoran would think that Wu Xiaojun was also a time traveler with a golden finger.

"Comrade Haoran, it's too difficult. I find that it will take a long time to fully understand the compiler you mentioned."

Wu Xiaojun finally stopped what he was doing and turned to Wang Haoran and said.

Wang Haoran smiled and said, "You are already very good."

"You are very talented in programming. Once you explore more and practice more, you will definitely become a programming expert."

"Comrade Xiaojun, do you want to be transferred to the Department of Electronics and Computer Science of Beijing Institute of Technology?"

"I can help with the transfer procedures."

Wu Xiaojun was overjoyed: "Is it really possible?"

He was originally just a grassroots employee.

Now it’s good, I can go directly to the computer department of the university?

Wang Haoran smiled and nodded, saying, "Of course it's true!"

"After the festival, we will issue the transfer order."

"I must train you well. You can be considered a rare computer genius."

……

It was already noon when Wu Xiaojun was sent back to the factory.

He was very happy.

However, he did not tell anyone that Wang Haoran had recognized him and that Wang Haoran had promised to transfer him to Beijing Institute of Technology.

Wu Xiaojun is a cautious person.

It's best not to make it public before the results come out to avoid any accidents.

He went back home at noon, but he didn't even tell his wife.

In the afternoon, Wu Xiaojun continued to work. It was the end of the year and there was still a lot of financial work to do.

After Wu Xiaojun got busy, he almost forgot everything that happened in the morning.

However, around 4 o'clock in the afternoon, the factory manager asked him to come over.

Wu Xiaojun went to the factory director's office.

The factory director is a retired soldier with a very generous personality.

As soon as he saw Wu Xiaojun, the factory director laughed and said, "Haha! Xiao Wu! You really surprise me!"

"You quietly won the favor of Comrade Wang Haoran! Now, Beijing Institute of Technology wants to transfer you to their Department of Electronic Computer Science to be an assistant researcher!"

Wu Xiaojun was very surprised, because they didn't expect Wang Haoran to work so quickly.

This morning they said he would be transferred to the Department of Electronic Computer Science at Beijing Institute of Technology, but there was news this afternoon?
"The factory director praised me for my compliment. I was confused and didn't know what was going on when Comrade Wang Haoran called me over for a talk."

"Then he told me that I had a talent for computers."

"I'm still confused."

The factory manager said, "Tell me yourself! Do you want to be transferred or stay?"

"To be honest, you are the backbone of our finances! With you, our accounts are always clear and there are almost no mistakes."

"I really don't want you to leave."

Wu Xiaojun knew that the factory director didn't want to let him go.

The factory manager had been quite caring towards him in the past.

However, Wu Xiaojun still wanted to be transferred.

Because he is an ambitious man, and he hopes to have a great life!
Wu Xiaojun said a little embarrassedly: "Director, um, I want to be transferred."

The factory manager shook his head in disappointment and said, "Well, people always want to go to higher places. Birds want to fly to higher branches."

"Since you want to leave, I will approve your transfer order!"

"As for you, you will complete the handover procedures in the next two days and collect your New Year benefits."

"Then, you can report to Beijing Institute of Technology."

"Comrade Xiaojun, I wish you a bright future!"

The factory director gave Wu Xiaojun a big hug.

……

Wang Haoran didn't expect that the transfer of Wu Xiaojun would be so smooth.

He told Liu Xianchao about it, and Liu Xianchao immediately asked someone to handle it.

That afternoon, the transfer order was sent to Beijing Chemical Plant No. 3.

The Chinese New Year is coming soon, and despite his busy work, he also has to go home early to help his wife Xiao Lijuan with some things.

Because the nanny has gone home to celebrate the New Year!
However, Xiao Lijuan had already gone on vacation by this time.

Although Xiao Lijuan gave birth to a child in November, this did not affect her participation in the final exams.

In fact, she did quite well in the final exams, getting A's in all subjects, and even scoring over 90 in advanced mathematics.

This also launched a big satellite for Peking University.

Everyone at Peking University knows that goddess Xiao Lijuan has given birth to a child. However, they never dreamed that Xiao Lijuan, who had delayed her studies for more than a month because of giving birth, would be able to do so well in the final exam.

You know, the courses in the Radio Department are quite difficult, and even if you devote your whole heart to studying, you may not be able to learn well.

And after Xiao Lijuan gave birth to a child, she got the first place in the final exam in the whole grade. Who can she complain to?

The reason why Xiao Lijuan was able to do so well in the exam was naturally because Wang Haoran gave her a lot of tutoring.

When Wang Haoran returned home that night, he saw both his parents-in-law at home.

Xiao Lijuan, holding her son Wang Xinghai in her arms, opened the door for Wang Haoran with a smile.

As soon as the son saw Wang Haoran, he giggled and struggled to get him to hug him.

The baby, who is over two months old, is babbling and loves to laugh. He looks very cute.

Every time Wang Haoran comes back from outside and sees his son, he feels a great sense of accomplishment: It feels so good to be a father!
When he kissed his son's little face, he felt that his heart was melted by happiness.

Wang Haoran wanted to reach out and take his son, but Lin Yaling came over and said with a smile: "Haoran, wash your hands and face before you hold the child. Children are very delicate, and the germs brought back from outside can easily make them sick."

Wang Haoran quickly took his hand back and said to his son, "Xingxing, Daddy is going to take a shower and will come back to hug you, baby."

When Wang Haoran went to wash his hands, his son insisted on following him and even babbled with him in baby language. This is probably the taste of family happiness.

During the meal, Wang Haoran said to Xiao Lijuan, "Lijuan, didn't I add you to the list of team members for this big project I'm working on?"

"I have just perfected the design of the new motherboard and CPU, and am currently preparing to manufacture samples on the machine in the laboratory. If you have time tomorrow, come to the laboratory to observe. I am going to rank you second in the motherboard R&D personnel."

When Xiao Lijuan heard this, she was a little terrified: "Ah?!"

"Let's not do it. I'm only a freshman. If you force my name on it, people will definitely gossip about us."

"After I gave birth, I took the final exam and got good grades, but many people were dissatisfied and said I cheated."

Wang Haoran smiled and said, "A tree that stands out in the forest will be destroyed by the wind. There will always be people who are jealous."

"Ignore them!"

"You are my wife. Even if I use your name openly, it is not the right of others to say anything."

Xiao Renming lowered his head to eat and did not express his opinion.

Lin Yaling said to Xiao Lijuan, "Juanjuan, during your vacation, go to the lab more often to help Haoran."

"Haoran is so outstanding, you also need to improve yourself, right?"

Xiao Lijuan fed Wang Xinghai a mouthful of porridge and said, "But I still have to take care of the children..."

She was reluctant to leave the child to his mother.

After the full month, she felt very guilty about the child, leaving her child to the care of the nanny and her mother while she went to classes on weekdays.

Lin Yaling said, "I still have the child. I'm only in my 50s and in good health! I'll help you take care of the child, so why are you still worried?"

"While you are still young, you should also be ambitious, understand?"

"Go ahead, let Haoran guide you more and strive to produce independent scientific research results as soon as possible."

Xiao Lijuan had no choice but to nod and agree.

After dinner, Wang Haoran went to wash the dishes. Xiao Lijuan quickly said, "Haoran, you take a rest. I'll do it."

Wang Haoran said, "Why? I still have to share some of the housework. It's just washing dishes. It's not tiring, right?"

The two of them went to the small kitchen to wash the dishes together.

While washing dishes, Xiao Lijuan nudged Wang Haoran with her elbow and whispered, "Don't stay over there with my dad tonight. Stay at our own house."

Wang Haoran understood what he meant. It turned out that he had been a monk for several months.

"I guess mom won't agree?" Wang Haoran said.

Xiao Lijuan said: "It is easier to take care of the baby at night now. He basically doesn't need to be fed and doesn't cry."

"I told my mom that we will take care of the baby together at night, and she will come over to help us during the day..."

(End of this chapter)