Rebirth in 1960, My Industrial Age

Chapter 433 Suggestions for Adding Positions

"It's up to you. If you think maintaining the relationship is useful, then go ahead and deal with him. You're the only one among our two families to take this path. It's up to you to decide."

Zhou Fengnian shook his head and said, then thought of something and continued to warn, "This person is cunning and daring. He even schemed against me when I was a deputy mayor. If you deal with him, you have to be careful in the future."

He's probably contacting you because he's worried I still remember what happened last time, otherwise he wouldn't be in such a hurry to find you. Yuhao, you decide what to do.

Bai Yuhao holds a high position and is young, yet he has already made such a great contribution upon arriving in the city.

As Guangxun Mobile Phone Factory prospers and pays more taxes, it will become a testament to Bai Yuhao's achievements.

With such great merit, he will definitely be promoted one level in each term.

None of the next generation of the Zhou family wanted to pursue a career in government, but Zhou Fengnian didn't force them; he let the younger generation do whatever they wanted.

With his current connections and abilities, he can lend a hand in anything.

Don't be fooled by how easily Bai Yuhao got promoted; it's still not as easy as Zhou Fengnian's promotion.

A few years ago, Zhou Fengnian could have been promoted, but he refused. Now, with his abilities and contributions, he is almost certain to be promoted again after two terms, becoming one of the group members.

Bai Yuhao nodded and said, "I understand, Uncle Zhou. I'll deal with him depending on the situation."

Zhou Fengnian and his father had been friends for over twenty years. They had worked together when they were both at the bottom of the factory. Now that his father was gone, Bai Yuhao would definitely have to listen to Zhou Fengnian.

As for Zhang Dingshan, I'll just deal with him as best I can. Although we're both in Dongshan Province, and we might run into each other in the province in the future, Uncle Zhou doesn't like him, so I'll try to avoid contact with him as much as possible.

Zhou Xianyang, who was standing nearby, asked, "Dad, are you done with your work here? When are you going back? It's almost Chinese New Year, and Qing'an has already gone home."

"Soon, I'll be leaving in a few days, probably next week."

Zhou Xianyang said, "Then I'll go back with you. Can you buy me four more tickets so we can take the same train?"

Zhou Fengnian nodded and said, "Then give me the money. I didn't bring any with me on this trip."

He hadn't carried money on him for ten years. Except for necessary purchases, Zhou Fengnian had almost forgotten what money looked like.

"Okay, I'll slip you some later."

After asking the question, Zhou Xianyang also started to boast about his achievements. Guangxun Mobile Phone Factory has been producing for quite some time now, which has really brought him honor and made him money.

For several years, production was not at full capacity, and the construction of the factory and research and development took a lot of time, so the company only made tens of millions in profit.

Next year, Zhou Xianyang will be aiming for personal profits exceeding 100 million, and even more so, 200 million or 300 million.

The Guangxun mobile phone factory is now operating at full capacity, with two shifts running simultaneously; moreover, Zhou Xianyang is a partner of Motorola and knows a lot about their sales situation.

Mobile phones manufactured by Fiberhome are very popular in America, with the cheapest models, priced at just over a thousand US dollars, almost triggering a buying frenzy.

It's cheaper than a mobile phone, performs better, and has more functions.

They also plan to produce even better-performing phones next year, in the $2,000 range, to sell to wealthy people.

The order for 500,000 units was only partially completed by the Accelink mobile phone factory over the past few months, but the phones were almost sold out shortly after being delivered to Amer International.

The remaining orders are expected to sell out completely, and there are also markets in other Western countries.

So Motorola may place an additional order next year, no less than 500,000 units, and they also want 100,000 units of the high-end phone at $2,499.

It's just that the memory is a little larger, the battery performance is better, and the camera takes clearer pictures. That's about it.

The cost was less than one hundred dollars, but the price was increased tenfold. Zhou Xianyang felt that he was not as ruthless as those capitalists. If he had lost his conscience, he could definitely have made more money.

Before coming here, Zhou Xianyang took care of the year-end welfare matters for the factory in the neighboring city.

All workers received an extra month and a half's salary, along with various supplies, such as meat, eggs, and milk, totaling about 60 to 70 kilograms per person, all purchased from other places.

His reputation soared to the top of the factory in an instant, much like the factory model of twenty years ago.

Inside the factory, Zhou Xianyang's words carried more weight than any other official's. Even police officers from outside had to give him advance notice before going to his factory, otherwise the case would be difficult to handle.

Zhou Xianyang is now focusing on both technology and winning people's hearts, so he's not afraid even if he falls out with Motorola in the future.

Moreover, having grown up surrounded by Zhou Fengnian, he didn't have a good impression of foreigners. Although he wasn't as extreme a nationalist as Zhou Fengnian, he was still very wary of them.

From the very beginning of the joint venture factory, Zhou Xianyang was aiming for both 'making money' and 'prevention'.

After eating and drinking their fill, the three chatted for a while about the New Year. Bai Yuhao and Zhou Fengnian were not strangers; Bai Yuhao had often eaten at the same table with Zhou Fengnian since he was a child.

After a satisfying meal, Zhou Fengnian returned to the guesthouse, taking Zhou Xianyang with him as well.

He had just arrived in Lushi and found a place to stay, but it was just an ordinary guesthouse.

The guesthouse where Zhou Fengnian stayed was the best and most secure guesthouse in the city.

If no one were to guide him, Zhou Xianyang wouldn't be able to move in at all.

When Zhou Fengnian lived here, someone would help him clean his room, and no one else could even go up to his floor.

They were afraid that someone might get some information about Zhou Fengnian's scientific achievements from his room, since Zhou Fengnian liked to write, draw, and do research in private.

The level of secrecy surrounding his trip far exceeded the level that Zhou Fengnian should currently be entitled to.

However, once the nuclear power plant was officially operational, Zhou Fengnian had nothing to do and could return to Beijing to report.

After some time, the Nuclear Energy Commission will be able to produce a detailed report and then continue building nuclear power plants in other parts of the country.

Industrial development cannot be separated from electricity, but thermal power generation relies too much on resources and has many problems; now a nuclear power plant can supply the needs of an entire city, and in the future, Lu City will hardly have to worry about electricity consumption.

Several more nuclear power plants will definitely be built in China in the future. Electricity is the lifeblood of industrial development; without electricity, development is impossible.

After observing the nuclear power plant's operation for several days, Zhou Fengnian packed his things and prepared to return home.

However, he still required the people here to report at any time, and there could not be any problems in the first few years.

On the way back, the father and son shared a sleeper car.

When Zhou Fengnian was bored, he would read books and practice his skills to pass the time; Zhou Xianyang, on the other hand, would play on his phone, but he had already played those simple games on his phone countless times.

After a while of being bored, Zhou Xianyang suddenly asked, "Dad, what are the plans for this year's Spring Festival? Do you have any ideas?"

"Same as every year, what other plans could I possibly have for the New Year?" Zhou Fengnian said casually. "Or do you have some ideas?"

Zhou Xianyang shook his head and said, "No, I asked you precisely because I didn't know. How about we all go watch the Spring Festival Gala?"

Their family does have the means, but in previous years Zhou Fengnian was reluctant to go and would just watch the broadcast on TV from home.

If you're going, it's best to go as a whole family. If you include your in-laws, you'll need about 40 or 50 people. Tickets aren't too hard to get.

"You can go if you want."

"If you don't go, no one else can go. You're the epicenter of a chain reaction."

"Then you make the arrangements, I'll go and take a look this year."

After Zhou Fengnian finished speaking, he changed his position and continued lying down, his mind completely off about how to spend the New Year.

He had already seen those few forms of entertainment before, and nothing could arouse his interest anymore.

What Zhou Fengnian is truly concerned about is the development of domestic science and technology, as well as the international situation.

Zhou Fengnian has developed numerous scientific and technological achievements, some of which have become pillars of the nation and top-tier achievements in the world.

However, the time frame is too short, and further development and consolidation are needed. Moreover, the global landscape is already set, and it may take about ten years to break this pattern.

Once the Russians fall, they will transform from the second-in-command of the Red Army into the eldest brother, the only major power whose system is incompatible with that of other countries.

Zhou Fengnian wasn't quite sure whether there would be a war or not. He didn't recall any war, but the current situation was uncertain, and a fierce battle might break out at that time.

If a real battle were to break out, their military strength would not be weak, and they would be able to put up a fight in all aspects.

"tsk"

Zhou Fengnian felt it was a bit of a pity; if the materials had been available, he could have created some more powerful military robots.

Then we can let foreigners experience the terror they face in sci-fi blockbusters.

Next year, he will try to set aside some time to study metallic materials.
Zhou Xianyang, who was standing to the side, said in a low voice, "Dad, what are you tspitting out? If you don't want to go, then we won't go. It's the same if we spend the New Year at home."

"Don't overthink it. It has nothing to do with what you just said. I was thinking about something else."

Zhou Fengnian quickly made a decision. He didn't mind being busy; if he were to take it easy, he probably wouldn't be able to create all the technological achievements in his mind in his lifetime.

At least one day, he must see China usher in the interstellar era.

"I'll probably be busy again after the New Year, and this time it will be busier than ever before."

Zhou Xianyang was taken aback, then sighed and said, "Dad, you're working too hard. As far back as I can remember, you've hardly ever rested. You keep talking about retiring, but looking at you like this, I'm afraid you won't be able to retire even when you reach retirement age."
"Why are you the only one who's busy? That's just...unreasonable."

"Don't talk nonsense. Don't you know that other people are busy too?"

Zhou Fengnian sat up, reached out and tapped his son on the forehead, and continued, "My situation is considered good. Some people go directly to other places and are busy for a whole year, only to get a few days off during the Spring Festival."

You know Jianye, ask him how many times he's seen his parents since he was little; and you even criticized me, you should reflect on yourself, how many times have you taken care of Zeqian and Shuyu, what kind of parents are you and Qing'an?"

When talking about his children, Zhou Xianyang became embarrassed. He rarely saw his children, spending no more than three months a year with them.

Compared to this, Zhou Fengnian is quite qualified; at least he is busy during the day and goes home at night, and has hardly ever left Beijing.

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"Fengnian, you're finally back. That trip took quite a while."

Dean Wu said with a smile that he was now satisfied and showed no trace of his previous complaints about Zhou Fengnian entrusting him with so many tasks.

Although Zhou Fengnian often kept him busy, he did produce real results.

In the past two years, Zhou Fengnian's achievements alone are comparable to those of several research institutes.

The Academy of Sciences is developing better and better, and the revitalization of the country through science and technology has almost become a national policy. When President Wu saw Zhou Fengnian coming to his office, he smiled and personally made tea for him.

"With the Lushi nuclear power plant operating flawlessly, the next step is to target other areas. From now on, we won't have to rely on foreigners for nuclear power plants anymore."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Fengnian smiled and said, "This is just the beginning. In the future, there will be wind power generation and solar power generation. The methods used will vary depending on the local conditions."

"By the way, Dean Wu, I heard that Xiao Rizi is going to hold an Asian Science and Technology Federation? What are they planning to do?"

"Well, they're not up to any good. Their main point is to exchange ideas, but they're definitely thinking about getting something out of us."

Dean Wu shook his head and said, but he was also a little proud.

Not long ago, they were the ones seeking help from Xiao Ri Zi; little did they know that in just over a decade, their circumstances would have completely changed.

"So what do we say? Has a decision been made?"

Dean Wu said, "Not yet. Without you, the vice dean, returning, how can the Academy of Sciences dare to offer any opinions? The meeting is scheduled for the day after tomorrow to discuss this matter, and we'll bring it up for discussion then."

In matters of technology, they have almost absolute say; whether something is agreed upon depends on the outcome of their discussions.

The Asian Science and Technology Association is likely to pass this resolution. The "small life" model isn't without its merits; if we take a good look at it, we can squeeze some money out of them.

And then there's South Korea, which claims to be part of the Asian Science and Technology Association, but it's mainly comprised of just those three countries.

Other countries that are less advanced are not eligible to participate. Only Japan and South Korea have a certain level of technological development.

Zhou Fengnian said with some concern, "But why would Xiao Rizi suddenly bring this up? I'm starting to suspect that someone might be instigating them."

Dean Wu thought for a moment and said, "Well, it's not impossible. Let's bring it up when the time comes and let the leaders decide."

"Okay, I'll go and make the preparations. There's a ton of things to report before the New Year. But Dean Wu, do you think we could add another vice dean?"

Zhou Fengnian was about to get up and leave, but after thinking about this, he turned around and sat down again: "Now everything has to be reported to you and me. When I get busy, I have to trouble you, but you don't have any free time, so in the end I'm the one who has to do the work."

Why not just appoint a vice dean and let this comrade take charge of some affairs?

Dean Wu was a bit of a headache after hearing this. Who would add a deputy just to make things easier for themselves? But then he thought about it again and realized that Zhou Fengnian didn't seem to have it easy at all. He had been running around all year and had produced quite a lot of results.

However, Dean Wu still said, "Comrade Fengnian, the appointment of a deputy is not something we can decide. Of course, your opinion is also very good. I will report it to the leadership."

(End of this chapter)