The Grandmother in the Siheyuan

Chapter 441 Confused
Actually, the establishment of the new national standard is not the fault of the pedals. It is said that the initiator was a nuclear physics expert who knew everything except nuclear physics. How could an outsider interfere in the affairs of an expert not make things worse?

Anyway, Liu Hua hated this person deeply in his past life, and even looked down on him. He had even looked up the papers he wrote. Although he couldn't understand them, that didn't mean he couldn't despise him.

Because the speed of electric vehicles should be below 35 kilometers per hour, that was his outrageous statement, a typical example of the contempt of those who eat meat and the disdain of those who eat meat porridge.

Liu Hua eventually agreed to license the technology to Zongshen, asking for a paltry one million yuan. Boss Zuo was practically grateful; it was practically the same as not asking for any money at all.

After seeing Boss Zuo off, Liu Hua received a visitor.

Mr. Tu.

Although she was a woman, her contributions were enough to warrant the title of "Ms."

"Mr. Tu, it is an honor for me to have you here."

It is said that Mr. Tu was not good with words, but he devoted himself to his work and was completely indifferent to external influences.

"I'm here to thank you."

Liu Hua shook his head: "I really want to recommend you to become an academician, but there are procedures at the higher levels. However, I can guarantee that I will speak up for you next time you are elected."

Mr. Tu shook his head: "I don't care about that. What I wanted to thank you for was your recommendation. Artemisinin has now been sent to Africa for experiments, which has accumulated data for our research."

To be honest, Liu Hua particularly admired this state of mind, which is unmoved by external gains or losses.

"This is what I should do. Such a great invention should be used where it is needed." Liu Hua said with a smile, "It's time to show our national prestige and let foreigners know that we also have outstanding achievements in medical research."

Mr. Tu nodded: "In the end, I still have to thank you. I'm not very good at socializing, so please excuse my poor manners."

Perhaps because the two were not in the same major, they couldn't connect and after exchanging a few pleasantries, Mr. Tu left.

Sometimes, in these competitions for honor, those who are solely focused on scientific research really suffer.

Mr. Tu went to continue his research on artemisinin. Liu Hua took stock of what he should do next.
Liu Hua was shocked to discover that he had lost his way. Although China was still developing, it was doing well in every aspect.

Liu Hua, who was just an old woman in his previous life, hadn't reached a certain level of understanding when it came to problems, so he felt lost now.

If you feel lost, you need someone to help you find the answers. These days, some people like to go to Taoist temples or Buddhist temples to find a master to help them find the answers.

Liu Hua went directly to the Ministry of Industry and talked to the leaders. The leaders' perspective on the issues was definitely higher than his.

"Confused?"

Liu Hua nodded, and the leader smiled and said, "Since we don't know what to do next, we might as well stop and take a break to enrich ourselves."

Liu Hua asked, puzzled, "Then I should enrich myself?"

The leader laughed heartily: "It's obvious you failed the political study session twenty years ago. I've always wondered how you managed to slip away when political study was so rigorously enforced back then."

Liu Hua covered his face in embarrassment. Looking at things from a God's-eye view, many things can be overlooked. The leader directly took a set of selected works from the bookshelf: "Go back and read this book two or three times. Don't think it's outdated. You can find answers to many questions in it. The reason this book was called a guiding light before is because it's very thought-provoking."

Liu Hua couldn't help but give a thumbs up: "That makes sense."

When he got home, he opened the book. He remembered how he used to yawn after reading only two pages when he first opened it. But now, when he opened the book again, he found himself engrossed in it.

Perhaps it's because I've seen and experienced so much that I have a unique feeling when I see these books.

His wife found it strange that Liu Hua hadn't gone out to work or teach students these past few days; he just stayed home every day with a pot of tea and a collection of his works.

"What's the point of you reading this book every day? You didn't get enough of it back in the day!"

Liu Hua nodded: "Back then, I was focused on the mission; now I'm focused on fulfillment. I'm feeling lost, so I desperately need a guiding light to lead me forward."

"Then you might as well ask me. I can still recite it backwards."

“The book you can recite by heart is a treasure, not this one,” Liu Hua said with a smile. “I think it’s necessary for me to recommend this book to my students as well; it’s really very beneficial.”

After reading for a week, Liu Hua had a real epiphany. In short, it was about following the mass line and prioritizing what the masses needed.

What do ordinary people need? They need a stable energy supply. With a stable electricity supply, development will also be stable.

So Liu Hua started packing his luggage, and his wife complained, "Why do you always do things on a whim? You were reading a book just two days ago, and now you're going on a business trip again. Where are you planning to go this time?"

“Longxi,” Liu Hua replied directly. “The thorium-based molten salt reactor there is a key project for the company’s future development. This time, I plan to stay there for at least three months.”

"What exactly is that mound of earth for?"

“It’s not a mound of earth, it’s a thorium-based molten salt reactor,” Liu Hua said with a smile. “As you can tell from the name, it’s a reactor, so it must be a nuclear reactor, specifically designed for generating electricity, and it’s the most stable nuclear reactor in the world.”

When Liu Hua flew to Longxi, he was particularly gratified because although the conditions at the research institute were rather difficult and the supporting facilities were still under construction, the pace of scientific research had not stopped.

The head of the research institute personally picked Liu Hua up at the airport: "Boss, why did you suddenly fly here?"

“I’ll get involved in your research,” Liu Hua said with a smile. “I originally gave the thorium-based molten salt reactor five years, but now I think five years is too long.”

The person in charge's face changed, and he shook his head like a rattle drum: "Five years? That's already very tight. You want to shorten the time? Are you trying to kill these kids? They are already fully committed to their work, working at least ten to twelve hours a day. If they keep working overtime like this, their bodies won't be able to take it."

"So the first thing I did after I arrived was to reduce my working hours to eight to ten hours a day," Liu Hua said with a smile. "You can only work well if you're well-rested."

"I agree with that, but I'm worried that if we work like this, we won't see any results in five years."

Liu Hua waved his hand: "That's why I came. I expect to work at your base for three to four months every year."

(End of this chapter)