Siheyuan Back to the 1950s

At noon, in the small canteen of the First Steel Rolling Mill, several people were sitting around a table, clinking glasses and drinking happily.

Although supplies are scarce at the moment, as a top steel rolling mill, if we save a little, it will not cost these few people enough to have food and drink.

In addition, Director Gao deliberately tried to win over the guests, so the lunch banquet was very sumptuous.

After drinking two glasses of wine, Professor Wu didn't want to drink anymore, after all, he still had work to do in the afternoon.

"Director Gao, I won't drink with you. I still have work to do in the afternoon. Please forgive me."

"It's okay, Professor Wu. We understand that you have a job. But your student is the hero today. He saved the country more than 200,000 foreign exchange. We must toast him with this wine."

Director Gao’s positioning is very clear. He certainly cannot win over Professor Wu and his team. However, these two students are genuine talents. They are not the kind of kids from wealthy families who come here to gild their reputations. They are definitely worth winning over.

Professor Wu shook his head and smiled bitterly, and said no more. He understood Director Gao's thoughts, which were simply to win over Sun Zhengguo.

But I'm afraid he doesn't know yet? Sun Zhengguo has been booked in advance by the Ministry of Metallurgy. Do you dare to compete with the higher authorities for him?

As for wanting to get Sun Zhengguo drunk? I'm afraid I'll disappoint you too.

Professor Wu knew very well how much Sun Zhengguo could drink. This kind of thing had happened to him many times before when he was modifying machinery in other factories. All of them ended in tragedy, and he almost drank himself to the point of vomiting blood.

Seeing that Professor Wu agreed, Gao Changchang remained calm and winked at the people around him. These people were also smart and immediately understood Director Gao's intention and began to take turns to come forward and toast him.

Director Gao himself sat back and waited for Sun Zhengguo to get drunk before trying to win him over.

Half an hour later, when Deputy Director Chen was helped away, the only people who could move at the table, besides Professor Wu and the other two, was Director Gao.

Looking at Sun Zhengguo again, his face was not red, he was not out of breath, and he was still eating calmly.

Director Gao knew that he had miscalculated today. He didn't expect Sun Zhengguo to be such a heavy drinker, so he had to find another way.

"Professor Wu, you helped our factory repair the machine today, and we prepared some gifts for you. I hope you don't mind."

After saying that, Director Gao took out an envelope that he had prepared long ago from his pocket and handed it to Professor Wu and the other two.

Professor Wu and his two companions were mentally prepared. They came here to do research, not to repair machines. These were their remunerations, and they accepted them with a clear conscience.

Seeing Professor Wu and the other two accept the red envelope, Director Gao felt that the matter was half successful, and continued.

"I have already reported this matter to my superiors, and the Ministry of Metallurgy will certainly give some rewards when the time comes. However, I have an unwelcome request, but I wonder if I should say it or not?"

"I understand what Director Gao means. He wants us to help repair the remaining machines."

"Professor Wu, since you have guessed it, I will not hide it. I would like to ask you to help me. Don't worry, we will not reduce your remuneration by a cent, and we will report all your contributions."

After hearing what Director Gao said, Professor Wu was a bit troubled. They came here to conduct research and prepare to transform the machinery, not to be repairmen.

"Professor Wu, don't rush to refuse. This is also what our superiors want. Just think about it. If you repair a machine, you can save so much foreign exchange. This is also a disguised way of reducing the burden on the country."

Director Gao pulled out his trump card and brought up the national justice, which made Professor Wu soften his heart instantly.

"Forget it, since the superior has given the nod, the three of us will divide the work. I will continue with the research, while Lianshan and Zhengguo, you two can help repair the machine and draw the picture at the same time. This will not delay either of us."

Seeing that Professor Wu agreed, Director Gao was immediately overjoyed.

"Thank you, Professor Wu! Thank you, Professor Wu!"

In the afternoon, Professor Wu went to the cold rolling mill workshop alone to conduct research, while Sun Zhengguo and his colleague stayed in the warehouse to repair and draw drawings of the broken machines.

Of course, the people doing the work were still the maintenance workers in the factory. Sun Zhengguo was in charge of command, Chen Lianshan was in charge of drawing, and Chief Lu of the Technical Department was also accompanying them, ready to be deployed at any time.

Before leaving get off work, through everyone's efforts, another machine was successfully repaired.

This made Section Chief Lu so happy that he didn't know what to say. He immediately ran to the factory director's office to report the news.

"Gaochang Factory, good news! Another machine has been repaired."

"what?"

Director Gao, who was packing up and preparing to leave work, was also startled and stood up, his face full of disbelief.

"Is it still the same Sun Zhengguo?"

"Yes! Director Gao, I can see that this guy is really capable. Is he not as good as us...?"

Chief Lu wanted to keep Sun Zhengguo, but didn't Director Gao want to do that too?

I saw him tapping the table lightly with his fingers, and I wondered what he was thinking about.

Finally, Director Gao made up his mind and stood up to walk out the door.

"Let's go! I'll go and see for myself."

The two men came to the warehouse and saw the machines still running. Director Gao became more determined to keep Sun Zhengguo no matter what the cost.

Seeing that the machine was running smoothly, Sun Zhengguo signaled to stop the machine and told the workers to go off work and come back tomorrow.

Director Gao came over when he saw that Sun Zhengguo was free.

"Technician Sun, I didn't expect that you could repair two machines in one day, a job that even engineers from the Ministry of Metallurgy couldn't do. It's really admirable."

"Director Gao, you are too kind. This is all because of Mr. Wu's good teaching. Otherwise, what can I do with a university degree?"

Director Gao liked Sun Zhengguo more and more because of how humble he was. He simply stopped pretending and came clean.

"Technician Sun, I heard that you will graduate this semester. How about being assigned to our factory? Don't worry, I will take care of everything."

Sun Zhengguo smiled and shook his head.

"Technician Sun, don't rush to refuse. Listen to my conditions first. I plan to let you take over the technical department. Of course, you have to start as a deputy section chief. Wait for two years, and then I will promote you to a regular position."

Section Chief Lu, who was standing next to him, didn't care at all when he heard what Director Gao said.

Because he is Director Gao's direct descendant, if Sun Zhengguo takes his position, he will definitely be promoted.

Chen Lianshan on the other side felt mixed emotions after hearing this. He didn't expect that his junior fellow apprentice was so popular. In order to win him over, Director Gao even promised him the position of section chief.

Sun Zhengguo himself was not moved at all by Director Gao's naked temptation.

Because he had already promised Professor Wu that he would never do such a mean thing again, and the position of a section chief could not shake his morale at all.

"Director Gao, I am very grateful for your kindness, but unfortunately, as soon as school starts, I will be assigned to the Metallurgical Department. Moreover, this matter was arranged by Deputy Minister Bai himself, so I can't do anything about it."

Director Gao returned to his office in disappointment. He didn't have the courage to compete with Deputy Minister Bai for the person.

But on second thought, since Sun Zhengguo has joined the Ministry of Metallurgy, he will be a member of the system in the future.

If there is any problem that cannot be solved, I can still ask him for help.

"Hehe! This isn't a loss!"

When he thought of this, Director Gao's mood instantly improved.