Rebirth in 1960, My Industrial Age

Chapter 39: Factory Flower Invitation

"I don't agree with this."

In the conference room, Zhang Anhong adjusted his glasses and continued, "How could a machine tool be developed by one person? And transistors cost thousands of dollars for a test.

If it fails, all will be wasted. I am against meaningless waste. "

After Zhang Anhong finished speaking, he felt relieved. The technical department was taking him less and less seriously now.

This matter was not discussed with him as the leader first, but was brought up directly at the leadership team meeting. Then what is the role of him as the deputy factory director in charge?
Other factory leaders were also stunned after hearing Zhang Anhong's words. They knew that Zhang Anhong was the leader in charge of the technical department, but it was interesting that the leader in charge now stood up to oppose his subordinates.

"Deputy Director Zhang, is this your reason for objecting?"

Luo Cheng immediately retorted: "Research is about the unknown. Who can guarantee that every research will produce results? If you give up research without being sure that there will be results, then no one should do it.

Besides, the technical department is responsible for technological innovation. Now they are not even allowed to put it into practice. What is the purpose of the technical department? Just responsible for repairing machinery?"

"What kind of equipment do other people have for their research? University professors, well-known scholars, and financial support from above. Chief Luo, what about you?"

Zhang Anhong snorted coldly and said, "You just said that Zhou Fengnian, a technician who graduated from a technical secondary school, needs thousands of yuan to research an unknown technology after tinkering with it for a while. Is that realistic?"

After saying this, Zhang Anhong paused and continued, "Anyway, I, the deputy director in charge, don't agree with this matter."

"Okay, if you, Zhang Anhong, don't agree, what else can I do? I can pay for the experiment myself, instead of using the factory's funds."

Luo Cheng said angrily: "I can pay for it myself and ask for help. That's fine, but if there is any result, it will have nothing to do with the factory. It will be Zhou Fengnian's fault!"

Upon hearing this, Director Li quickly said, "Hey, Engineer Luo, what are you saying in anger? Aren't we discussing this?"

Although thousands of dollars is a small amount, he was hesitant just now, but this is a one-time expense. If it happens more than once, it would be thousands or even nearly ten thousand.

If he failed dozens of times and wasted tens of thousands of dollars, he, as the factory director, would also be criticized.

Li Zhengyang is not completely ignorant of technology, but precisely because he knows a little bit, he knows how expensive it is to research machine tools.

The one developed by Tsinghua University cost hundreds of thousands of dollars, but it was only used a few times before it was treated like a treasure.

It can be said that appearance is greater than reality.

If someone else wanted to develop machine tools, Li Zhengyang would simply push them away using Tai Chi.

However, if the person doing the research is Zhou Fengnian, Li Zhengyang would be a little hesitant, because Zhou Fengnian can really produce something.

"Engineer Luo, I have approved the funding. Technician Zhou has made several contributions before, so we should give him enough credit."

Director Li said, "Just use the factory's funds. The factory will also help coordinate the personnel needed."

Zhang Anhong wanted to say something: "Director Li"

"Deputy Director Zhang, let's just leave it at that. It's only a few thousand dollars. Don't you think our factory dares to make a trial and error?"

Li Zhengyang made up his mind and said, "Technician Zhou is a contributor to our factory after all. We can't discourage his enthusiasm."

After hearing this, Zhang Anhong took a deep breath and then said nothing more.

But he made note of it.

The subordinate technical department under his charge has completely lost control, and his voice and status in the factory as the deputy director will become smaller and smaller.

Luo Cheng, and Zhou Fengnian
Zhang Anhong adjusted his glasses and thought secretly in his heart.

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In the afternoon, it's time to get off work.

The workers in the factory happily shut down the machine tools, put down their tools and prepared to go home.

After a tiring day, there is no better time than getting off work.

Zhou Fengnian waited outside the workshop until his fourth sister Zhou Chunhua arrived, and then walked out of the factory with her. The new workshop has not been closed down yet, and is still producing hot pots and electric blankets, but without the pressure of orders from the old Russians, overtime work has also been cancelled.

Now is the normal production time, and we will go off work on time.

"Chunhua, how's your work going lately?"

Zhou Chunhua smiled and said, "I'm already proficient, brother. It's much easier now than before. I don't have to work overtime."

Zhou Fengnian nodded, and then whispered: "After the new factory is built, all of you may be transferred to the new factory.

But the impact is not big, the new factory is near the machinery factory, not far away.”

"I understand, Third Brother. Can we still go to and from get off work together in the future?"

"I ride my bike to take you to work, and after get off work, someone would have been waiting at the other factory gate. I guess you're waiting for me."

When the brother and sister were walking to the factory gate, talking and laughing, someone suddenly came forward and blocked their way.

"Comrade Zhou, are you free now? This comrade is..."

As Zhou Yan approached, she asked with a bit of jealousy in her heart, but she still smiled on the surface and didn't show it at all.

"I'm his sister, Zhou Chunhua, hello!"

Before Zhou Fengnian could speak, Zhou Chunhua said that she had encountered this kind of thing many times.

Every day when going to and from get off work together, many people ask her about the news of her third brother, which leads to many misunderstandings. Now when Zhou Chunhua meets someone who asks this, she will take the initiative to explain.

So as to avoid ruining Third Brother’s luck in love!

"So you are Comrade Zhou's sister. Hello, my name is Zhou Yan."

Zhou Yan felt relieved after hearing this, and at the same time felt a little embarrassed for what he had just thought, so he coughed and asked, "Comrade Zhou Fengnian, I have two tickets for a movie about heroic deeds, and I would like to invite you to go watch it with me.

You have been a hero before, so you might have a different opinion."

"This. I have to go back tonight."

"Brother, you go ahead. I'll go talk to Aunt Li."

Zhou Chunhua whispered on the side that she knew her family was urging her third brother to get married, and now a very beautiful woman took the initiative to find her third brother, how could she not help.

Although the voice was small, Zhou Yan still heard it.

This made Zhou Yan feel good about Zhou Fengnian's sister, which was considered as helping her and Zhou Fengnian.

"Comrade Zhou Fengnian, even your sister said so. Aren't you still embarrassed?"

"It's not that I'm embarrassed. Okay, Comrade Zhou Yan."

After Zhou Fengnian agreed, he turned to Zhou Chunhua and said, "Fourth sister, please apologize to Mr. Luo for me and treat him to a good meal on Sunday. Also, be careful when you go back."

"Yeah, don't worry, Third Brother."

Zhou Chunhua nodded and said that she had been in Sijiucheng for nearly half a year, and the factory was so close to her home, and it was time to get off work, so nothing would happen.

After talking to the fourth sister, Zhou Fengnian turned around and asked, "Comrade Zhou Yan, do you have a bicycle?"

"I don't have a bicycle, and I've never learned how to ride one. Could you please take me with you today, Zhou Fengnian?"

Zhou Yan said with a gentle smile. When she lowered her head, she suddenly saw the watch on Zhou Fengnian's wrist, and she couldn't help but feel even more surprised.

It seems that the person she favored was worth more than she thought.

(End of this chapter)