Rebirth in 1960, My Industrial Age

Chapter 93 The House is for You (Subscription Request)

The next morning, Zhou Fengnian and Luo Cheng arrived at the factory to arrange their work, and then they went to the First Ministry of Machine Building together.

Although Zhou Fengnian had taken the exam here before, he was directly upgrading his level this time, but he was not sure where to go to complete the formalities.

After questioning, he was taken to Li Hetong's office.

"Engineer Luo, it's not Technician Zhou, I should call you Engineer Zhou now."

When Li Hetong saw the two of them, he smiled and joked.

"I asked my secretary to help you. The CNC machine tool was very helpful to us this time. It has already been used on the other side. Engineer Luo, Engineer Zhou, you did a great job."

“The technical level is what you deserve. Engineer Zhou’s rank as an eighth-level engineer is the result of our discussion.

You definitely have the skills, or even higher, but the First Machinery Department can only upgrade to level eight for now."

Zhou Fengnian was too young, and there were other research and developments ahead. If he jumped to too high a position all of a sudden, they would not be able to foresee the consequences.

Level eight is neither too high nor too low, and is definitely enough in a machinery factory. It can also communicate with ministries and commissions at any time, and will also be helpful for the subsequent research and development and manufacturing of automated CNC production lines.

"Li Hetong, I am already satisfied with the eighth-level engineer qualification. I had originally planned to take the exam for the eighth-level engineer qualification, but I didn't expect the leader to directly promote me to the higher level."

Li Hetong laughed after hearing this: "Haha, we are thinking the same thing."

Afterwards, Li Hetong talked with Zhou Fengnian about the automated CNC production line. If this could be researched and manufactured, the domestic industrial level would advance like a jog.

After all aspects of machine tool technology have been upgraded to a higher level, CNC machine tools can also be exported.

We have never exported before because we didn’t have the technology, and even if we did, others wouldn’t look down on us.

Now their machine tool level has reached a level that other countries cannot reach, and they can completely use machine tools to exchange for things needed domestically.

We were poor at that time and there were so many things needed in the country.

Although Li Hetong comforted Zhou Fengnian and told him not to rush, he was trying to find out: "When will the automated CNC production line be completed?"

Zhou Fengnian can only try his best to ensure that it will not be much slower than previous CNC machine tools, within two to three years at the latest.

He didn't dare to say too much.

If Zhou Fengnian suddenly said that he could complete the task within a year, Li Hetong's face would definitely turn dark. He would probably think that Zhou Fengnian was slow to react. The fires elsewhere had all been extinguished, but his had just started.

dong dong!

The secretary knocked on the door and came in, placing two new technical certificates on the table and saying
"Minister, the technical level certificates for Engineer Luo and Engineer Zhou have been processed."

"Okay, hard work."

After letting the secretary leave, Li Hetong said to Luo Cheng and Zhou Fengnian: "Engineer Luo, Engineer Zhou, I'll leave the task of the machinery factory to you two. If you need any coordination with the ministries, just call my office directly."

"Okay, thank you Minister, we will go back first."

Luo Cheng and Zhou Fengnian also said goodbye and left.

After leaving the Ministry of First Machine Building, Zhou Fengnian has had a smile on his face. Just starting this month, he can already receive an engineer’s salary and benefits.

Seeing the expression on Zhou Fengnian's face, Luo Cheng laughed and scolded, "Look at how successful you are. You are so happy about the salary and benefits increase. I didn't see you so happy when you invented the CNC machine tools."

"This is different, Mr. Luo. The CNC machine tool will definitely succeed, so there is nothing to be happy about."

Zhou Fengnian said with a smile: "A salary of more than 100 yuan is enough for me to support ten people. I don't have to worry about not being able to raise children in the future."

"With your personality, it will be difficult for you to raise two children. You will have to hand them over to your wife when the time comes."

The two chatted and laughed as they rode back to the machinery factory.

Luo Cheng had to go to the workshop to check the manufacturing tasks first, so he left the reporting to Zhou Fengnian.

Originally, the technical level was to be handed over to the personnel department, and then sent to the publicity department after the change, etc.

However, Zhou Fengnian found it troublesome and was not very clear about the procedures in this regard, so he went straight to the office of Deputy Director Gao.

dong dong!

After knocking on the door, a voice came from inside saying "Come in", and Zhou Fengnian pushed the door open and walked in.

"Deputy Director Gao, Engineer Luo and I have gone to the First Machinery Department to change our technical grades."

"Is that so? Then give me your technical level certificates and I'll ask Xiao Zhao to help you and Engineer Luo."

After receiving the technical grade certificate, Deputy Director Gao called his secretary Xiao Zhao over and asked him to run errands.

"By the way, Fengnian, I remember you don't have a house now, right? Where do you live? Do you rent a house yourself?"

Zhou Fengnian nodded and said, "I am renting Mr. Luo's house now. It is a quadrangle courtyard with two entrances. My sister and I live in the front yard, and Mr. Luo and his wife live in the back yard."

Deputy Director Gao said: "The factory should also allocate you a house. According to your current level, you can get a slightly larger building, but the factory does not have a quota for buildings."

There are a few other bungalows, but they are too small, and it would be unfair to Zhou Fengnian if they were given to him.

"The house issue is a bit troublesome, Fengnian, please wait for a while, I'll ask the logistics staff to help you change it."

Deputy Director Gao thought for a moment and said, "We still have a few houses in our factory, but they are scattered. I'll see if I can exchange them with the street office for a big house that is at least big enough for your level."

For an eighth-level engineer, if he is allocated a building, he can get more than 100 square meters, and if he is allocated a bungalow, he can get more.

After all, the toilets, stoves and heating in the building are much better than those in the bungalow. However, after several expansions, there are not many houses left in the machinery factory.

Those rooms were left behind after other workers were transferred away.

"I'm planning to get married soon, and I'm going to ask someone. If Director Gao has any news, that would be great."

Deputy Director Gao was stunned when he heard this and said, "Marriage? That's a good thing, Fengnian, don't worry, I'll ask the logistics staff to urge them."

"Thank you, Director Gao."

Zhou Fengnian smiled and then chatted about some other things. After Deputy Director Gao’s secretary returned the technical grade certificate, Zhou Fengnian got up and left.

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"Attention all factory workers. A notice will be broadcasted soon. Our factory worker Zhou Fengnian, after hard study and hard work, passed the technical level test this morning: Engineer Level 8. We hope that all workers will learn from Comrade Zhou Fengnian."

"Attention all factory workers"

Zhou Yan's clear voice came from the radio loudspeaker. When the workers in the factory heard the news, they were all surprised.

After a few seconds of silence, most people immediately asked the people around them: "Zhou Fengnian, is it the advanced individual and model worker Zhou Fengnian?"

"That should be the case. There is no one else except him. He is really amazing. It seems that he was a level 13 technician before, but now he has become a level 8 engineer."

The technical department of a machinery factory has many personnel, and there is always an engineer on duty all year round, so most workers have a clear understanding of engineers.

"That's amazing! It's only been a year, how come he has advanced so many levels in such a short time?"

"Hey, do you think it could be?"

"Stop talking nonsense. Our master has been transferred to that confidential workshop. I heard that Zhou Fengnian is in charge of that workshop. Our master has to listen to him."

The worker sighed and said, "We can't compete, let's just get to work!" Many people hold this idea. Although the matter of CNC machine tools is kept confidential, many workers still know about this confidential workshop in the factory.

I heard that Zhou Fengnian was in charge of the place, and he also served as deputy director of the workshop.

Most people don't believe that they bribed their way into office. It was still relatively clear-headed at that time, especially in the old cities.

Afterwards, one could only admire Zhou Fengnian for achieving such success at such a young age.

In the Propaganda Department, Zhou Yan returned to the Propaganda Department from the broadcasting room, and someone said, "Yan'er, your boyfriend has become an eighth-level engineer, congratulations!"

Zhou Yan smiled and said: "This is the result of his hard work"

"Hey, Zhou Yan, when are you two going to get married? You had good vision back then. You managed to get Zhou Fengnian so quickly after you made the decision."

Another colleague also joked that many people knew that Zhou Fengnian and Xue Peihua had no relationship, but only Zhou Yan took decisive action.

As it turns out, Zhou Yan is now reaping amazing rewards and has a partner who is a level eight engineer.

Not only does Zhou Fengnian have a high status and high income, but he also has an outstanding appearance. I heard that he has a very good temper. He is simply perfect.

If they had known this situation would happen, they would have taken action earlier.

"It will take some time to get married, maybe a few months later."

Zhou Yan said with a smile, her face and heart full of joy.

After hearing these words, there was another round of congratulations from the Publicity Department, except Xue Peihua, who kept his head down and never raised it.

Ever since Zhang Anhong was punished a few years ago, Xue Peihua no longer had her previous arrogance and she no longer ordered others to pour her water or get her things.

Now he keeps his head down and even speaks very little.

After talking to her fellow workers for a few words, Zhou Yan went into the section chief's office to hand in her assignment.

"Section Chief, the broadcast sent by the leader has been broadcast. Do you have any other tasks?"

"Well, not for now. Zhou Yan, you've been doing pretty well on the radio lately, with clear pronunciation and a standard accent. Maybe I'll have to give you some extra work."

The head of the Propaganda Department said with a smile.

Zhou Yan smiled gently and said modestly: "I still need to learn, it's all thanks to the section chief's leadership."

"Haha, you are too modest. Okay, go back first."

"Okay, Chief."

After saying that, Zhou Yan went back to the broadcasting room. She knew that the section chief was so polite to her because of Zhou Fengnian.

She has to be more careful in the future so as not to cause trouble for the good harvest.

While having dinner in the evening, Zhou Fengnian suddenly remembered what happened in Hongjia Village, so he asked Luo Cheng who was beside him.

"Mr. Luo, do you know where to buy mushroom spores?"

"mushroom?"

Luo Cheng was stunned for a moment and asked, "What do you want this for? Do you want to grow it yourself?"

"It's not like we grow our own crops. Our village is too poor, so we're planning to develop some collective industries. I gave them an idea, which is to grow mushrooms."

Zhou Fengnian explained: "Mushrooms are hard to buy in Sijiucheng. If we can grow mushrooms in our village, we will definitely have no problem selling them, and we can get rich."

"You know what, mushroom soup is really delicious. Now that you mention it, I want to drink it too."

Luo Cheng suddenly remembered the chopped mushroom and fish soup he had drunk before. Thinking about it now, he wanted to have another bowl.

"I'm not sure, but if you want it, the university must have it. They probably won't sell it, but they must know where to buy it."

Luo Cheng's words were full of twists and turns, but in the end he did not disappoint Zhou Fengnian.

"Then I'll go ask Professor Feng this Sunday if Tsinghua University has any colleges related to agriculture?"

"No, they were split up and merged, but Lao Feng must know someone, you can just go and ask him."

After hearing this, Zhou Fengnian finally found the direction, otherwise it would be really inconvenient to buy this thing.

After finishing the meal, Luo Cheng asked, "Have you settled your salary level?"

"Well, Deputy Director Gao asked his secretary to run the show for me. He heard that I was getting married soon, and he wanted to give me a house."

Zhou Fengnian said with a smile: "I guess there will be news in a while, so we don't have to buy it now."

"The factory is going to give you a house?"

When Luo Cheng heard this, he felt something was not good. If the factory gave him a share, then he wouldn't be able to give away his house.

"Why are you in such a hurry, kid? Didn't you say I would find you a house? Forget it, it's my responsibility. I haven't given you any news for so long."

Luo Cheng's tone changed and he said with a sigh.

Zhou Fengnian didn't quite understand what he said, so he asked, "Engineer Luo, it's okay for the factory to give me a house, right? It saves you from asking around."

Luo Cheng sighed and said, "To tell you the truth, Fengnian, I have already planned to apply for a transfer."

"what?"

Zhou Fengnian was shocked and asked quickly, "Engineer Luo, where are you going? We still have a lot of tasks to complete, why are you suddenly being transferred?"

"I'm sorry about the assignment, but I had already made the decision to transfer last year."

Luo Cheng stood up, took out a photo from the cabinet, and then showed it and said, "This is my son and grandson, they settled in the northwest.

The vacations I take every year are not enough. If I want to see my grandchildren, I can only go to the northwest to find them. "

"They are in great need of engineers there. If I go there, I can not only work with my son and grandson, but also make use of my remaining energy."

"Mr. Luo, your eldest grandson is very cute."

Zhou Fengnian took a look and praised him, then he knew why Luo Cheng was transferred.

There are many research institutes in the northwest, and Luo Cheng is probably going to one of them.

Now he couldn't even try to persuade the old man. For personal and family reasons, he couldn't let the old man not see his grandson.

Yu Gong believes that the Northwest needs more talents, and going to the Northwest means dedication.

"Mr. Luo, when do you plan to leave?"

"After three months, I will help you finish the production tasks for the first half of the year, and the rest will be left to you."

Luo Cheng smiled and said, "I had been hoping that you could pass the engineer exam quickly so that no one would object to you taking over the technical department. I didn't expect that the higher-ups would approve it directly, so I can transfer with peace of mind."

"Fengnian, this courtyard is my personal property. I plan to give it to you. This is also the house I found for you. It is definitely much better than the one the factory found for you."

(End of this chapter)