The Grandmother in the Siheyuan

Chapter 482 Shipyard
After Liu Hua returned to Beijing, he immediately arranged for a supercomputer for Yuan Shikai, but the people in the General Logistics Department didn't care at all.

Sun Guangming said calmly, "The company is yours, the supercomputer is yours, you can assign it to whomever you want, as long as it doesn't involve secrets or leak secrets."

Liu Hua's company's supercomputer wasn't used very often, so Liu Hua directly notified Yuan Lao that he could come over anytime and use it for as long as he wanted.

Having tasted success, Mr. Yuan arrived soon after, bringing Liu Guodong and Lin Yu as promised. Liu Hua then arranged for the three of them to stay at his home.

When they were taken to use the supercomputer, Liu Guodong walked into Dijun Company for the first time and said in surprise, "Dad, when did you start this company? I had no idea. Will I be able to inherit this company in the future?"

Liu Hua shook his head: "I'm thinking that when I die, I'll donate most of the company to the country, and leave you a small share, just enough to ensure you have enough to eat and wear."

Liu Guodong said with a grin, "Then there's no need to leave any for me. I'm quite capable, and I can easily make sure I have enough to eat and wear."

Liu Hua asked his daughter-in-law with a smile, "Lin Yu, Guodong said I don't need to leave him any more. That's a fortune worth tens of billions. Are you worried about it?"

Lin Yu was initially shocked. 10 billion was an astronomical figure, but then she shook her head and said, "It doesn't bother me. Guo Dong and I have enough salaries. Sometimes having too much money is a burden. My dad said that when a person's level of understanding can't control their wealth, having too much money is a disaster."

Old Yuan laughed heartily: "A fine son and a fine wife!"

Liu Hua nodded: "I'm quite proud. Having a correct understanding of myself is a necessary condition for all paths to success."

Liu Hua just said he would donate the entire company, but that doesn't mean he'd donate all his money. If things continue at this rate, by the time Liu Hua kicks the bucket, his family's wealth will probably be enough for his children and grandchildren to live comfortably for generations to come, provided, of course, that no spendthrift sons emerge.

The power of a spendthrift son is undeniable; thirty years of hard work by the older generation may not be enough to offset a spendthrift son's impulsive decision.

Yuan was having a blast in Dijun's lab. Liu Hua promised him he could use it as he pleased, so he stayed there for almost two months. If the rice in the paddy field wasn't almost ripe, he wouldn't have wanted to go back. Based on the supercomputer simulation results alone, he already had several new directions.

The New Year of 1999 was the last year before the millennium. At that time, most ordinary people thought that 1999 was the last year before the new century, but in fact it was the year 2000.

Liu Hua's family reunited, making dumplings together and watching the Spring Festival Gala. The 1999 Spring Festival Gala was quite interesting, until the director decided that it would become an educational program, which made it increasingly boring.

"There will be one more person next year," Liu Feifei said with a smile. "I'm really looking forward to it. I've been waiting for this for so many years, and finally my wish will come true."

Liu Qiaotong said with a smile, "Why isn't it just the two of us anymore, Mom? Didn't you say that my brother and sister-in-law have already moved in together? Maybe next year I'll have another nephew or niece."

"You're so good with words," Liu Feifei praised. "Thank you for your kind words."

Liu Feifei took out a large red envelope from her pocket and handed it to Liu Qiaotong: "This is a reward for you. Guodong, your sister said that there will be two more people for the New Year next year. You must do your best this year."

Liu Guodong said without any shame, "I'll try my best." He has never been shy since he was a child. The reason he can't find a girlfriend is simply because he doesn't meet many girls. Once he sees someone he likes, this guy is quick and ruthless in his pursuit.

On the seventh day of the Lunar New Year, Liu Guodong flew to Hainan, and Liu Hua also flew to Shanghai on the same day.

He needed to discuss shipbuilding. Although a shipbuilding platform had been reserved with Jiangnan Shipyard, the shipbuilding industry in our country has grown rapidly in recent years, and it's uncertain whether we can retain an empty slipway.

"Professor Liu, welcome, welcome!"

The vice president of Jiangnan Shipyard personally went to the airport to pick you up: "Knowing that you were coming, our General Manager Chen called and told us to make sure we received you well."

"You're too kind," Liu Hua said with a smile. "It's the New Year, and I'm really sorry for making such a fuss. I'm so sorry that you all didn't have a good New Year."

"It is an honor for our Jiangnan Shipyard that the first domestically built 10,000-ton main warship was manufactured by us. This is a glorious achievement."

Another deputy director said with a smile, "Since the day our Jiangnan Shipyard was founded in the late Qing Dynasty, building warships has been our mission. We have been waiting for a 10,000-ton ship for a century. During the Republic of China era, we built 10,000-ton transport ships for the great US Navy. Now we can finally build our own 10,000-ton main warship. That is the long-cherished wish of several generations."

The vice president led Liu Hua on a tour of the shipbuilding platform. Everywhere Liu Hua looked, there was a bustling shipbuilding scene, and he didn't see a single vacant platform.

"There are no empty docks."

The vice president explained, "When you gave us the message, there were no empty slipways left. Later, our General Manager Chen asked us to work overtime to finish the 10,000-ton ship that was closest to completion, so that we could quickly free up a slipway."

The vice president pointed to a 10,000-ton ship in the distance that looked almost complete and said, "That's a research vessel. It's 90% finished now. Give us another half month and it can be launched. After that, the slipway will be empty until your blueprints arrive."

"Thank you." Liu Hua smiled with satisfaction. "I'll need your help a lot then. Although it's a 10,000-ton destroyer, it's still uncertain whether it can become a main battleship. You'll definitely need to put in a lot of effort."

The director next to him said excitedly, "Before the New Year, we selected the best and brightest and held a mobilization meeting. Everyone knows that they are about to build a 10,000-ton main warship. Everyone has put their fingerprints on it and will do their best to build this ship to the best of their ability."

"Thank you, thank you very much." Liu Hua said with a smile, "I'm treating today, and on the day construction starts, I'll treat all the shipbuilding workers to a celebratory drink."

The vice president stopped Liu Hua: "I don't object to you treating us to a celebratory drink on the day the project starts. But I strongly object to you treating us today. You've come to our turf, and if you treat us, where will that leave the reputation of Jiangnan Shipyard? If I let you pay, General Manager Chen will come back and deal with me."

"Where's your General Manager Chen?" Liu Hua suddenly remembered and asked, "Even if he were here today, I would still have to pay."

"General Manager Chen is abroad discussing orders," the vice president explained. "The Greek shipping magnate is very interested in our LNG carriers and plans to order ten at once. You are the initiator and the main person in charge. For that reason alone, our Jiangnan Shipyard must treat you well."

(End of this chapter)