Siheyuan: Rebirth 52 years later, escaping from famine in Beijing

Lu Weimin replied that he had not encountered any difficulties, but he revealed that he had been using his spare time to learn about aeronautical engineering. He mentioned that he knew Director Qian was an expert in the field of aerodynamics and hoped to get some related professional information or books recommended by Director Qian.

"You have been self-studying aeronautical engineering?" Director Qian was surprised and excited, because since returning to China, he has been trying to find someone who has shown talent in this field to train, but unfortunately he has never succeeded. Now, he sees hope in this young man.

"Yes, I started teaching myself in the second semester of my freshman year in college!"

"Have you been self-studying for such a long time? Then tell me, what level have you reached now?" Director Qian was moved by Lu Weimin's spirit of learning for several consecutive years and became even more excited.

"Of course!" Lu Weimin was quite confident in his ninth-level aerospace engineering skills and accepted the challenge without hesitation.

Immediately afterwards, Director Qian began the assessment.

The questions started with relatively basic aerospace engineering knowledge, and Lu Weimin answered them easily.

Subsequently, the questions became more complex and specialized, but Lu Weimin was still able to respond fluently.

As the test progressed, Director Qian's surprise and joy grew.

Finally, Director Qian nodded with satisfaction. "That's great! Mr. Lu, I am shocked by your talent. You are simply born to be a scientific researcher! If Professor von Karman sees you, he will definitely praise you! You just said that you want to read some books on aerospace engineering and aerodynamics. So, can you read professional literature in English?"

"No problem at all!" Lu Weimin confidently affirmed his English level.

"Great! I'll have my assistant deliver these books to you later." Director Qian said with satisfaction again. Not long after, about half an hour later, Director Qian's secretary really brought a box of about 50 or 60 books, and specifically mentioned that these were Director Qian's valuable collections accumulated over the years, many of which were rare editions brought back from overseas with great effort, and reminded that they needed to be returned after reading.

The secretary added that this was the first time that Director Qian was able to lend these precious books to other people, and he specifically asked Lu Weimin to protect them well.

Lu Weimin was deeply moved by such a generous gift, as if he had received an invaluable treasure. When Director Qian's secretary left, he could not wait to flip through the books, his eyes full of light. He found that it included not only the published works "Engineering Cybernetics" and "Lectures on Physical Mechanics", but also some precious manuscripts, such as "On the Science of Thinking".

Director Qian's works "General Theory of Aerodynamics" and "Aerodynamics" are both original English versions.

In addition, there are some top international aerospace engineering books.

As Lu Weimin read more and more deeply, he felt that these books were not only valuable, but also invaluable treasures.

Just before the end of the get off work day, Director Qian came to visit again and said with a smile: "How are you? Are you satisfied with this batch of books? This is almost all of my precious scientific research and academic collections!"

"Very satisfied! Thank you so much, Director Qian!" Lu Weimin responded happily.

Director Qian continued, "Don't be too happy. I give you so many good books under certain conditions!

I have obtained approval from above and formally invite you to participate in our country's top-secret scientific research project '1059' to develop our country's first short-range ground-to-ground missile, and serve as my assistant and developer. Are you willing to accept this task? "

There was a gleam in Lu Weimin's eyes. It was an incomparable honor to be able to participate in the research and development of the country's first short-range ground-to-ground missile.

Moreover, this was not only a good opportunity to learn, but also a great opportunity to acquire relevant knowledge. It was also a noble mission. Therefore, he agreed without hesitation.

Director Qian was very happy: "Wei Min, you are the only one who can join our ** research team right after graduation, that's great!"

After Mr. Qian left, Lu Weimin put all the books into his personal space. Soon, the bell for leaving get off work rang.

Lu Weimin rode his bike out of the office and went to Chen Xueru's home in Sanlitun. He brought her some supplies that he had taken out of his personal space, and then returned to his home in Ermingang Hutong.

as always,

After dinner, he took a walk and returned to the study to study. This time, he could hardly wait to enter the study.

Lu Weimin had borrowed many good books from Mr. Qian, and he couldn't wait to read them.

Now I finally have time.

The first book Lu Weimin read was Mr. Qian's book "Engineering Cybernetics".

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Just as Lu Weimin was immersed in reading and constantly improving his knowledge, outside the courtyard and in the alley,

Jia Dongxu came out of the public toilet and saw a bald man walking forward. The figure looked so familiar.

Isn't he still serving his sentence? How did he appear here? Jia Dongxu was stunned for a long time before he tentatively shouted: "Du Guohui? Is that you?"

When the bald man heard the shout, he immediately stopped and turned around. Seeing that it was Jia Dongxu, he smiled brightly: "Oh, it's Jia Dongxu! Long time no see!"

"Is it really you, Guohui? I remember your father said it would take more than half a year for you to be released from prison. How come you came back early?" Jia Dongxu said in surprise.

"I behaved well in prison and my application for sentence reduction was approved, so I was released early!" Du Guohui explained.

After hearing this, Jia Dongxu's eyes lit up. His mother would not be released from prison for another few months, so why didn't she think of applying for a sentence reduction? If the sentence reduction application was approved, maybe she could go home early to celebrate the New Year with her family!

Jia Dongxu was very excited and asked Du Guohui in detail about the application procedures, conditions and precautions for commutation of sentence.

Upon learning that Jia Dongxu wanted to apply for a sentence reduction for his mother Jia Zhang, Du Guohui enthusiastically shared his thoughts.

Jia Dongxu kept it in mind, and after saying goodbye to Du Guohui, he immediately and excitedly told his wife Qin Huairu the good news.

Qin Huairu's eyes lit up when she learned that her mother-in-law might be released early due to a sentence reduction. You know, Jia Zhang had spent five years in prison since she was sentenced in 1952, and during this time, Qin Huairu herself had been in prison for two years. In the remaining three years, almost all the housework fell on her shoulders, making her feel very tired.

How can I not be excited to hear that my mother-in-law may be released early after her sentence is commuted? Qin Huairu immediately said: "Du Guohui mentioned that the reasons for commutation include strictly abiding by prison rules during the sentence, actively participating in education and reform and showing a true willingness to repent, or outstanding contributions, such as stopping serious criminal activities, providing important clues to expose major criminal acts at home and abroad, carrying out scientific and technological innovation or technological innovation, making self-sacrifices in production and life work, or showing remarkable heroic deeds in natural disasters and major accidents rescue, etc."

"Although my mother has not made any special contributions, she is old, and she has always abided by the prison rules, has a positive attitude, and has shown actual repentance. She can apply for a commutation of sentence based on this!"

Hearing this, Jia Dongxu was also very excited and happy. "That's the truth! I thought so too! Let's do it this way. I have classes tomorrow, so you go see your mother and talk to her about commuting your sentence!"

Qin Huairu nodded in agreement. "Okay!" That night everything was peaceful.

The next day, Qin Huairu came to the Red Star Women's Prison alone and met her mother-in-law Jia Zhang in the visiting room. "Commutation of sentence?" When Jia Zhang heard her daughter-in-law mention this word, she also showed a happy and excited expression. Who doesn't want to get out of prison early? If she can successfully apply for a commutation of sentence, it means that she can return home a few months earlier to reunite with her family for the New Year.

After sending her daughter-in-law away, Jia Zhang consulted the prison authorities about the details of commuting her sentence.

Fortunately, Jia Zhang's application was finally accepted. She will be released on January 1, the day before the Chinese New Year. Upon hearing this news, Jia Zhang was overjoyed.

Jia Dongxu went to the prison and learned that his mother had successfully applied for a sentence reduction and would be released on the 22nd. He was also filled with joy and gratitude. He quickly ran home and told his wife the good news.

Qin Huairu was also very happy to hear the news, and generously expressed her praise to her husband: "Dongxu, you are really creative! You thought of letting Mom apply for a commutation of sentence! Now Mom can come out early to have a good New Year, and you have made a great contribution!" Jia Dongxu was quite proud to hear his wife's praise.

Afterwards, he hurriedly left home and went to Yi Zhonghai's home to share with him the good news that his mother would soon be released due to a reduction in her sentence.

Yi Zhonghai also responded happily: "Five years is really not a short time. It's great that your mother can be released now!"

"That's right! My mother spent five years in jail. It was so miserable. It was all caused by that man named Lu. It was just because she reported him as an enemy. He himself didn't suffer any loss, but my mother suffered so much!" Whenever Jia Dongxu thought of this, his heart was filled with resentment. He believed that his mother did nothing wrong and Lu Weimin should not treat her so cruelly!

Yi Zhonghai agreed with Jia Dongxu's opinion and nodded, saying, "Lu Weimin's behavior is really unreasonable! It's really too much!"

"The Lu family is so cruel! People like this will definitely not have a good ending!" Jia Dongxu was indignant.

After sharing this gratifying news with Yi Zhonghai, Jia Dongxu ran out excitedly to tell other neighbors that his mother would soon be released from prison due to a reduction in her sentence, and shared this joy with everyone in the compound.

"I heard that Jia Zhang is about to be released? Five years have passed so quickly?" However, most of the neighbors did not actually welcome Jia Zhang's return.

"I heard that Jia Dongxu said his mother was released because of a sentence reduction. She was supposed to stay for a few more months!" "Really? Jia Zhangshi was also able to have her sentence reduced. I didn't expect that! Is she just lucky?"