Rebirth in 1960, My Industrial Age

Chapter 213: The credit is behind, and the car is delivered (please subscribe)

The functions of a personal computer were too simple, and the first generation of operating systems seemed very simple.

Zhou Fengnian didn’t have time to continue optimizing. Even if he was very skilled, his efficiency was already there.

It may seem impressive to insiders, at least those computer majors in technical departments are still studying how the operating system does it, reducing the difficulty of controlling a computer from ten to one.

Even people who don't know computers can quickly learn the programs on personal computers by reading it several times.

However, laymen do not quite understand the value of operating systems, and it is rather difficult to explain it to them.

Therefore, Zhou Fengnian planned to build two or more computers, at least to connect them to each other for office work, so that the leaders could more intuitively see the convenience brought by personal computers.

However, mainframe computers still need to continue to be developed and manufactured, as many national defense and military projects require mainframe computers for calculations.

If the electronic computer factory were to research and manufacture one, the security force would have to be upgraded by three levels. By then, there would be 700 people in the factory and perhaps 280 in the security department.

It’s a bit exaggerated, but the defense level will definitely rise by one level by then.

"Okay comrades, we are still a long way from success. A personal computer is not enough. Keep working."

Zhou Fengnian shouted loudly, calming down the excited people around the computer, and then continued

"I hope that in two months, when the leaders come to visit our achievements, they will be even more excited than you are when they see the personal computers."

Someone from the technical department suddenly raised his hand and said, "Director, we still don't understand system programming. Can you teach us more?"

"Well, after get off work. From 7 to 10 every day, I will give lectures in the factory. If you want to learn, bring paper and pen. It's in the technical department."

Zhou Fengnian thought for a moment and said to everyone, "I will try my best to teach from the basics and strive to make everyone who attends the class learn it!"

"Thank you so much, Director!"

“The factory manager is so nice!”

When the others heard this, they cheered with joy. There were very few ways to learn now, and a factory was not a university. In theory, Zhou Fengnian had no obligation to teach them.

It was very rare for Zhou Fengnian to get home three hours later every day; and although he held the highest position in the factory, he contributed more than anyone else.

If he says you are lazy, you won't have the confidence to refute it at all, because Zhou Fengnian is the one who has contributed the most.

"Deputy Director Liang, can you arrange for the kitchen staff to stay on duty at night?
Forget it, there's no need to keep anyone here. I'll ask the technical department to get their meals before get off work ends, and then heat them up in the stove."

Zhou Fengnian shook his head and said that he originally wanted to let the people in the kitchen stay, but then he thought that it was unnecessary to keep another group of people in the kitchen for the sake of the dozens of people.

However, Deputy Director Liang said, "Director, it's okay for the comrades in the kitchen to stay for a while. We can change shifts when the time comes."

"That's not necessary. It only takes a few hours to get food in advance. Just ask them to stay a little longer before they get off work. I'll go talk to the technical department later."

"Okay, I'll listen to you, Director."

Deputy Director Liang nodded and said that he would go to the kitchen to discuss this matter later.

Then the two of them went back to do their own things. It wasn't a wasted trip to the workshop, at least it let them know that Zhou Fengnian had achieved some results.

Deputy Director Liang had a smile on his face when he returned. He came from the machine tool factory and had worked with Zhou Fengnian for several years.

Although he is older than Zhou Fengnian, Deputy Director Liang is not jealous of Zhou Fengnian's position at all.

Didn't the reason why we rushed to the computer factory in the first place just to get some credit?

As long as he does his job well, the credit will fall on him; what was the predecessor of Huaxia Machine Tool Factory like? What is it like now? Doesn't he, an old man, know it clearly?

However, Deputy Director Liang did not expect that the credit would come so quickly. Less than half a year after the factory was built, Zhou Fengnian had developed and manufactured a personal computer.

Deputy Director Liang can already imagine the bright future. Although the electronic computer factory is a small factory now, in four or five years, it may become a large factory with thousands of employees.

It only took him four or five years to go from an office director to the deputy director of a large factory with thousands of employees.

At night, Zhou Fengnian quietly opened the door, entered the house, closed the door, and walked to the backyard.

He has been coming back so late in the past few months, but today Zhou Fengnian went to the kitchen.

After get off work today, he was so excited about making a personal computer that he forgot to go to the cafeteria to get food.

I've been giving lectures tonight and I'm already hungry.

Tomorrow is the weekend, and Zhou Fengnian plans to eat something and have a good sleep, so he sneaks into the kitchen.

But just as he was churning, he suddenly heard someone behind him say, "Who? Is it the third brother?"

Zhou Fengnian was startled, and turned around in the moonlight, and found that it was Zhou's mother who spoke, so he asked in surprise: "Mom, when did you come?"

"I just arrived today. Last time I told you that both of your sisters-in-law were not available, so I came to the city to help you."

Zhou's mother said unhappily, "Why are you messing around in the kitchen so late at night?"

"I'm hungry. Looking for something to eat? Have you finished your dinner?"

Zhou's mother said, "There's nothing left. If you're hungry, can I cook you some noodles?"

"Don't bother. It's so hard to cook noodles. I'll go inside to find something to eat."

Zhou Fengnian suddenly remembered that there seemed to be some biscuits or something in the room. If he went back to look for some, he might wake Zhou Yan up.

"By the way, has Dad made all the arrangements?"

Zhou's mother, who was about to go back, heard this and said unhappily, "Your father is now living and eating in the commune, otherwise I wouldn't have come here so early.

He is now speaking in an official tone, always referring to the people as the people, and he is not as high-ranking as you, but he acts more arrogant than you."

Zhou Fengnian was startled when he heard this, and asked quickly: "Huh? What official language? What's wrong with him?"

Zhou's mother said, "He is now the deputy leader of the commune's production brigade. He usually lives in the commune and rarely comes back. By the way, he said he would come to the city to find you tomorrow. I guess he has something to do."

At this point, Zhou's mother reminded Zhou Fengnian: "If your father asks you to do something, you must not agree."

"What's wrong, mom? What has he done lately?"

"Nothing good comes from official rhetoric."

After saying this, Zhou's mother tiptoed back to her room to rest. After she came to the city, Zhou Xianyang and Zhou Yiyi slept with her.

Fortunately, Zhou Yiyi is also three years old and can understand what is said and doesn't make much noise.

When Zhou Fengnian returned to the room, Zhou Yan had just lit the oil lamp. Then she stood up and walked to the cabinet and said, "There are still some mung bean cakes and biscuits. I'll pour you another cup of hot water. Don't drink tea at night."

"Okay, thank you, Yanyan." Zhou Fengnian said embarrassedly, "I made a lot of noise when I came back just now. I guess I woke you up."

"It's okay. I've been resting a lot at the factory lately. It's okay to sleep a little late."

After Zhou Yan brought the mung bean cakes and biscuits, she poured Zhou Fengnian a glass of water and said with a smile, "This is what your son is going to share with his friends tomorrow. If you eat it now, you will have to buy him more tomorrow."

"Then I'll go to the supply and marketing cooperative tomorrow morning and buy him some more. By the way, did Mom and Dad have a fight?"

Zhou Yan shook her head and said, "I don't know, I don't think so. He was fine when I came here."

"From what she said, my father will come over tomorrow, so I'll ask him then. I'll go to the farmer's market and the supply and marketing cooperative this morning and buy some things."

Zhou Fengnian thought that after a busy period at the factory, it would be okay to have a small celebration at home.

I've been eating from a big pot for the past two months. Although there's plenty of oil and water, the taste is really average. I'll have to treat myself tomorrow.

After finishing the mung bean cake and biscuits in a few bites, Zhou Fengnian took off his clothes and went to bed.

The electronic computer factory does not have any particularly urgent tasks. A large computer with over 100 million calculation times is the task goal for next year, but research and development has already begun.

They are also researching new photolithography machines, but Zhong Xingling and his team have too few people, so the task will have to be delayed to three to four years.

But this time, the credit for manufacturing the personal computer has been added to Zhong Xingling and others.

Not to say that they can be cleared in one go, but meritorious service at least represents an attitude. If it happens twice more, Zhong Xingling and others will definitely be able to resume their work.

Distribution according to work is the principle. We cannot not reward people for their hard work and contributions just because of historical reasons. How can that be fair?

The next morning, Zhou Fengnian was woken up by his son. The little guy kept scolding him with the biscuit box in his hand. Finally, when he heard that he was told to buy him a new one, he immediately calmed down.

Zhou Fengnian originally wanted to buy some meat buns, but his mother had already prepared breakfast early in the morning, so he could only eat at home and then ride his bike out.

He first went to the supply and marketing cooperative to buy biscuits and pastries, and then went to the farmer's market to buy a chicken and two pounds of pork. He planned to have his family over for lunch at noon.

After returning home, he handed a new box of cookies to Zhou Xianyang.

Then he was sent on an errand to inform his eldest brother, second brother and fourth sister to come here for lunch.

Zhou Xianyang was so happy that he ran out like a naughty monkey; he exchanged three biscuits for a new box. He planned to leave three for his father today and ask for a new box tomorrow.

Not long after, Zhou Weitian, Zhou Jiaan and Zhou Chunhua's families arrived. They knew they would have lunch at Zhou Fengnian's house and brought some food with them.

Zhou Weitian went to the kitchen to cook with a smile, but he was just an assistant today. Zhou Fengnian planned to cook the meal himself and reward his mouth with his hands.

There was laughter and conversation outside. Even Zhou Xiaomei had a job now, but she was not yet old enough to get married, so Zhou's mother had nothing to worry about.

Even if I want a granddaughter-in-law, it will take more than ten years. Now the only thing I hope for is to have more people in the Zhou family.

"Hey, it's time for dinner!"

Zhou Fugui finally arrived before noon. This time he again brought a sack into the city, which was filled with mushrooms and peppers that he had exchanged for his work points.

Now he seldom used his work points to exchange for food. Instead, he exchanged them for vegetables from the greenhouse, which he then brought to the city to share with Zhou Fengnian and his five siblings.

Zhou Jiaan took the sack and said, "Dad, you brought mushrooms and peppers again? I just wanted to try them."

"If you want to eat, share it with me. I brought 30 kilograms this time, and I used up all my previous work points."

After Zhou Fugui finished speaking, he went to dust off his hands and wash them. He was covered in dust after rushing all the way from the countryside.

Zhou's mother also came forward to help Zhou Fugui clean the dust off his body, whispering something while cleaning, as if giving a warning. Zhou Fugui became unhappy after a while, and put on a stern face as if he was going to quarrel with Zhou's mother.

At this time Zhou Fengnian came out of the kitchen and said, "It's time for dinner, Mom, Yanyan, come and serve the food."

There were too many people now and one table couldn't accommodate them all, so the masters ate at the stone table in the yard and the others ate in the house.

After Zhou Weitian came to the table, he took a piece of food with chopsticks and put it into his mouth. He couldn't help but say: "Old Third, how did you practice your cooking skills? You haven't cooked for several years. How come I can't catch up with you?"

"Just learn, Boss. My skills are not good enough for a state banquet, but in the past, I would definitely be a signature chef in a big restaurant."

Zhou Fengnian said with a smile, how could a foodie not improve his cooking skills? Now if he wanted to eat something delicious, he didn’t have to go to a restaurant, he could cook it himself.

The food he cooked was so delicious that people didn't talk while eating. Everyone just lowered their heads to eat and few of them spoke.

After lunch, Zhou Fugui drank a sip of tea happily. He was about to take out a cigarette and light it, but when he saw his grandchildren running around in the yard, he put the cigarette back.

“A good year.”

Zhou Fengnian said, "Hmm? What's the matter, Dad?"

Zhou Weitian at the side also smiled and said, "Dad, it's not easy for you to endure until now. Do you want to show off your promotion?"

"Get out of here, you idiot!"

Zhou Fugui was so angry about this that he raised his hand and was about to attack, but Zhou Weitian reacted quickly and ran away.

"This idiot only knows how to irritate people."

Zhou Fengnian laughed for a while, then continued to ask: "Dad, what's the matter? By the way, I already know that you have become the deputy leader of the production brigade. I will give you a bicycle."

"What? No need, why would I ride that thing?"

"Don't refuse. Come out with me later and I'll buy you one."

Zhou Fengnian said: “Having a bicycle is much more convenient than taking the bus to go from home to the commune, or to the city;

Besides, the bicycle is not expensive. I have already talked to Zhou Yan about it. It is less than my monthly salary. Don’t refuse it anymore.”

After hearing this, Zhou's father was also a little tempted. In addition, since Zhou Fengnian's words were unquestionable, he agreed without hesitation.

"Third brother, I'll give one too."

"Third brother, Dad, Chunhua and I will also contribute. We haven't been filial to you in these years."

The eldest brother came over and said he would also contribute some money.

Zhou Xiaomei originally wanted to pay. She had only received two months' salary, but she could still come up with a few dozen dollars. After all, she didn't have to pay for food, accommodation and lodging at Zhou Fengnian's house.

After the final calculation, it would be enough for each of the five brothers and sisters to contribute thirty yuan, and Zhou Fengnian would be the only one to contribute the industrial coupon. He and Zhou Yan could receive nine industrial coupons each month.

After getting the money and bills, he decided to let his second brother Zhou Jiaan take Zhou's father to buy a car.

But eldest brother Zhou Weitian insisted on going with him, saying that he had good taste and the bike he picked out was durable to ride.

(End of this chapter)