Siheyuan: The Era of Struggle

Chapter 103 Canton Fair (Subscription Request)
"Mr. Zhao and his team have completed their mission. Now it's up to us."

After hearing the cheers from the Cyclotron Research Institute, Team Leader Qian stood at the window of his office and looked at the Cyclotron Research Institute which was already in a state of excitement. He thought silently in his heart and felt full of fighting spirit.

He was mainly responsible for the research of another project of the "one pile and one device" atomic bomb project, namely the heavy water reactor.

Although their research is progressing in an orderly manner, it is still a long way from completion.

At this moment, he did not feel any envy or jealousy towards the success of Mr. Zhao and his colleagues, but only deep admiration.

Because Mr. Zhao and his colleagues are not only an important part of their atomic research group, but Mr. Zhao is also his former teacher.

Apart from being moved and in awe of his teacher's past deeds, he had no other thoughts at all.

"Now, let's go and give our students' congratulations to the teacher. The teacher is still as skilled as ever!"

Thinking that the project he was responsible for was still a long way from completion, Team Leader Qian shook his head and smiled bitterly: "Can I only say that you are worthy of being a teacher?"

At this time, all the staff at the Chinese Academy of Sciences were alarmed by the noise at the Cyclotron Research Institute and rushed to see what was going on.

Upon learning that the theoretical design of the cyclotron had been completed and had passed preliminary experiments, the entire Chinese Academy of Sciences applauded the Cyclotron Research Institute.

When Director Nie arrived after hearing the news, he looked at the crowd that had calmed down and solemnly saluted the cyclotron researchers.

“Thank you all for your hard work and dedication!”

"Director Nie, are you slapping us in the face?" Looking at Director Nie's serious expression, Mr. Zhao asked solemnly.

"Mr. Zhao has misunderstood." Hearing Mr. Zhao's question, Director Nie quickly explained.

Although Director Nie is a few years older than Mr. Zhao, looking at Mr. Zhao who looks older than himself, even Director Nie feels a little respect for him.

"What misunderstanding? Your words of thanks clearly show that you don't consider us as your own people!"

Mr. Zhao glared at Director Nie and gave him a subtle look.

After seeing Mr. Zhao's eyes, Director Nie suddenly woke up.

How many people who were able to become scientific researchers at this time had poor family conditions before liberation?
Although we have long stipulated that intellectuals are part of the workers, there are always some scientific researchers who worry about being influenced by their previous families.

If it is not handled properly, it will definitely affect our construction work.

The reason why Mr. Zhao kept holding on to this matter was that he wanted to take advantage of the fact that everyone was here and let Director Nie calm everyone down and stop them from having wild thoughts all day long.

After understanding what Mr. Zhao meant, Director Nie first solemnly apologized to the researchers at the Cyclotron Research Institute.

Then he turned to the researchers who were watching and said solemnly: "Intellectuals will always be part of the workers. I guarantee this with my own character. Even if ten thousand years pass, this will not change. If anyone has any objections, please come to me."

As Director Nie made this promise, all the researchers burst into even warmer applause.

With the publication of this article, the criticism of intellectuals in society suddenly subsided, and the researchers put their minds at ease and devoted themselves to the construction work. At the same time, the 103 machine that had been successfully developed also entered the stage of mass production.

The 103 machine's computing speed of 1800 times per second can already meet the basic research requirements at this stage.

With the delivery and use of the first batch of 103 machines, the amount of data sent to the data processing institute from various places also dropped sharply.

Yang Ning also began to shift his work focus to key large-scale scientific research projects.

Although the 103 machine can already meet some research requirements, it is clearly not capable of meeting these projects.

At the same time, the first Canton Fair opened in Guangdong Province in mid-September.

Although there are still some prejudices about the areas around Hong Kong in our area, a large number of people were invited to participate in this exchange meeting out of sentiment and curiosity.

Unlike the agricultural products and handicraft products exhibition area which was bustling with people coming and going, the industrial products exhibition area could be described as deserted.

After all, in those people's impressions, our industry is still very backward, so what good products can we produce?
"Director, what should we do now? They won't even come to our place!"

Looking at the empty exhibition area, the comrade from the Foreign Trade Department in charge of industrial products asked anxiously.

In order to show our spirit to the outside world, all the comrades who came to participate in the Canton Fair changed into brand new Zhongshan suits and leather shoes, looking particularly energetic, but the key point is that no one paid attention!
"It's okay. I don't believe that such a good product of ours would go unnoticed."

The leader in charge of this exhibition appeared calm on the surface, but he was very panicked inside.

What a huge loss it would be if this couldn't be sold!

At this time, a clever comrade suggested: "Why don't we send out a few electric vehicles to pick up and drop off guests at the entrance of the exhibition area, so that they can experience our products firsthand."

When the leader heard the comrade's suggestion, his eyes lit up and he thought to himself, "I'm idle anyway, why not give it a try? What if it works?"

Soon, a row of brand new electric cars appeared at the entrance of the exhibition area. As soon as these electric cars appeared, they attracted some people's attention.

After a while, a guest came up and asked, "Comrade, what are you doing?"

Hearing the standard Mandarin spoken by the visitor, the comrade from the Foreign Trade Department was stunned for a moment, then looked at the young man in a suit and asked in confusion, "Comrade, are you from this side?"

After hearing what the staff said, the young man smiled and said, "I'm from Hong Kong. I just moved here a few years ago. My hometown is in Beijing."

If Yang Ning or someone from the Lou family were here, they would definitely be able to recognize this young man at a glance. Isn't this the eldest son of the Lou family who suddenly disappeared before liberation?
"Oh?" When the comrades from the Foreign Trade Department heard that this young man was from Hong Kong, their expressions instantly became enthusiastic.

So he quickly pointed to a row of electric bikes behind him and introduced them: "This is our latest developed means of transportation. It is placed here for the convenience of customers. Would you like to try it, sir?"

The reason for such enthusiasm is, on the one hand, to maintain our image, and on the other hand, coming from Hong Kong means we have a lot of small money.

Who can go against money?

(End of this chapter)