Back to the 80s Machinery Factory

Chapter 526 System, hurry up and build me an awesome car!!!

"I sharpened this knife a couple of days ago, why isn't it sharp anymore?"

As he was muttering to himself, Da Xin suddenly paused, then excitedly ran over, knife in hand:

"Oh my god! Who's back?! Isn't that my brother Chen?!"

The large cleaver gleamed coldly in the sunlight.

Chen Luyang shuddered in fright and quickly hid behind Cao Qinghang:
"Hey Xin, let's talk this out!"

Da Xin realized what was happening and quickly put the knife down, saying honestly, "The knife was dull, so I came out to sharpen it."

As he spoke, Da Xin bent down and sharpened the cleaver several times on the cement steps of the old restaurant.

Honestly, after sharpening it, the blade really did become much shinier.

Chen Luyang chuckled, "Hey Daxin, you're like a lucky charm, even if one door closes, another opens!"

"They haven't quite figured out how to make braised pork, but they've certainly made a big splash at the pastry shop."

In just a short while, several people had lined up to buy pastries, and the tray of snacks was almost half empty.

Luckily, Chen Luyang just bought a few pieces.

Otherwise, these pastries would probably be sold out before 3 p.m.

"It's been almost a year, have you mastered the art of braised pork yet?" Chen Luyang asked jokingly.

Da Xin sighed in frustration.

"Don't mention it... never mind! Let's not talk about it!"

"Come on in!! I recently learned how to cook ribbonfish, you should try it!"

As he spoke, Da Xin enthusiastically led the way with a kitchen knife, guiding everyone into the restaurant.

As soon as the table was set, dishes were served one after another, filling the room with steam and the aroma of oil.

Chen Luyang asked excitedly, "Tell me quickly, what's been happening at the factory while I was away for the past six months?"

Gossip-loving Xiao Wu immediately chimed in: "There really is some gossip. Do you remember those five beauties from our factory?"

"Deng Xue from the forging workshop was caught up with Xiao Zhang from the heat treatment workshop. At first, the two tried to keep it a secret and sneak around, but they couldn't resist walking together to and from work, and eventually everyone in the factory saw them."

"The problem is that Deng Xue's father is the workshop director of the heat treatment workshop. This kid is very anxious every day, afraid that he will be cornered and beaten up by his future father-in-law one day."

Everyone laughed when they heard this, even Chen Luyang couldn't help but laugh: "Oh my, I didn't expect that Xiao Zhang, who looks so honest and simple, does all sorts of exciting things!"

Xiao Wu shrugged: "Who says it isn't!"

His eyes darted around, and he added, "Oh, right, there's another big thing! The factory is building new buildings now, I heard they're building two buildings first, thirty-six apartments in total!"

Chen Luyang frowned: "Only 36 sets? That's far too few."

With tens of thousands of people in the machinery factory, it's impossible to assign who lives there and who doesn't.

but……

"Xiao Wu, aren't you planning to get married this year? Maybe the factory will allocate you a house."

Xiao Wu pouted: "I don't expect it to be my turn. Besides, I heard that you have to pay tens of yuan as a housing fund when you get a house. Our monthly salary is only sixty or seventy yuan. Who would be willing to take out tens of yuan all at once?"

He's getting married now, and everything costs money.

He also plans to buy Xiaoman a nicer watch.

Old Yin glared at him: "Little Wu, you need to broaden your horizons! A few dozen yuan can buy an apartment; many people outside would beg for that kind of thing even with a lantern."

"Think about it, living in an apartment building means no drafts in winter, fewer mosquitoes in summer, and the kitchen and toilet are all inside, so you don't have to carry the chamber pot out to the yard in the middle of the night. Do you think it's worth it?"

"Not worth it." Xiao Wu refused without even thinking.

"The apartments will definitely be allocated to factory leaders and model workers first. We workshop workers will probably have to wait in line."

At this point, Xiao Wu turned to Chen Luyang and said, "Xiao Chen, I think if others don't get a share, your dad, Uncle Chen, will definitely get one."

In terms of status in the industry, Chen Dazhi could be considered someone who could wield considerable influence within the provincial machinery factory.

If he doesn't get a share, then no one else will.

Chen Luyang waved his hand: "Don't bring up my dad. He may be qualified, but when it comes to allocating housing, it has to be done according to the factory's regulations. Welfare will definitely be given to those who are in difficult conditions first."

"Besides, we live quite well in our little courtyard. If we really have to divide the property, my dad might not necessarily agree to it."

That's the truth.

The Chen Family Garden is a courtyard-style building with many rooms, making it spacious to live in.

There are also crabapple trees planted in the yard. In summer, you can pull up a bamboo chair and take a nap under the shade of the trees. In winter, the kang (heated brick bed) inside the house is very warm. The house has a cellar, a woodpile, a storage room, and chickens and ducks can be kept in the corner.

That feeling was incredibly pleasant.

But the situation is different in tenement buildings.

A dozen or so families live on one floor, but the rooms are tiny, nothing compared to the spacious courtyards.

"Speaking of which, if someone in our factory gets married, they'll be allocated an apartment building. At least they'll have their own private unit, and once they close the door, it'll be their home. It'll be just right for the young couple to have enough space..." Old Hao began to analyze seriously from the side.

Since they definitely won't get any apartments, let's analyze it then.
Analysis is free~
"Isn't that right, Xiao Wu?" Old Hao chuckled and nudged Xiao Wu's arm, making Xiao Wu blush.

However, he quickly changed the subject.

"By the way, Xiao Chen, can you tell us about that project you're working on in Pian'er City?!" Xiao Wu asked curiously.

Upon hearing this, Chen Luyang immediately perked up. He picked up a glass of baijiu, smiled with narrowed eyes, and began to smugly sip it.

"Of course, my project is amazing..."

A large group of people at the table, more than a dozen pairs of eyes, were staring intently at him, listening with great interest.

Later on,

When Chen Luyang recounted how, at a meeting of the Municipal Economic Commission, he stood alone in a room full of technical school principals and factory directors, stubbornly and dejectedly stating, "We have no equipment, no factory buildings, and no funds," everyone at the table was stunned.

"You've already said that, and they're still willing to cooperate with you?!"

Chen Luyang looked arrogant and laughed, "Of course, it's all because of my personal charm!"

Cao Qinghang couldn't stand it anymore and silently rolled her eyes.

Chen Luyang immediately screamed: "Engineer Cao, what's with that expression? Are you questioning my personal charm?!"

Cao Qinghang quickly replied, "No, no, not at all. Let alone the technical school principal, we are all impressed by your personal charm."

Xiao Wu quickly chimed in, "That's right! Not to mention us, the reason our factory has developed to where it is today, and why Director Wang has become the deputy director of the Industrial Bureau, is all thanks to your personal charisma."

Chen Luyang chuckled contentedly.
I picked up my chopsticks, took a bite of the cooked ribbonfish, and put it in my mouth.

"I must say, this braised ribbonfish is quite delicious!"

Chen Luyang couldn't resist picking up another piece of ribbonfish and putting it in her mouth.

"Yes, everything tastes pretty good, except for the braised pork."

Xiao Wu, in an incredibly rude whisper, added something.

After several rounds of drinks, Cao Qinghang put down his glass and said seriously:
"Xiao Chen, you're back just in time. This year's import and export preview will feature the factory's cars as a key exhibit for the province."

“You have a lot of experience and knowledge in Pian’er City, so please give us more advice when the time comes.”

Chen Luyang put down his wine glass, a serious look on his face: "When I came back, Director Wang and Deputy Director Yu also talked to me about the import and export preview. I still don't understand the situation. What exactly is going on?"

Old Hao said, "This time, not only will vehicles from our provincial machinery factory be going to the import and export preview, but several factories from Pian'ercheng, Hongjin, and Huahai will also be there."

"The car factory in Pian'ercheng has jeeps that are very popular with the military and foreign trade sectors; Hongjin has light vehicles that are produced in cooperation with Daihatsu, which are small in size and consume little fuel; Huahai's sedans have stylish designs and fine workmanship, and they can impress people just by being displayed on the exhibition stand."

Old Yin chimed in: "These factories either have a long history or are backed by foreign investment, giving them a clear advantage. Although our third-generation cars are already in high demand, we still lag behind them in terms of details and stability."

Cao Qinghang frowned: "We do have our advantages. First, our car has plenty of power, it can withstand the north, and it can start even at minus thirty degrees Celsius; second, the chassis is solid, it won't break down on bumpy roads, unlike those light cars in the south that rattle and clang when they bump into things; third, the price is much cheaper than imported cars. If it were really domestic users choosing a car, our car would definitely be among the top picks."

He couldn't help but sigh as he said this: "But the problem is that this preview is for the public, it's about appearances." "The preview is for foreign businessmen and ministry leaders, they're not just looking at whether the car can run, but also at fuel consumption, comfort, and interior workmanship. If we're really comparing those things, we're still a bit lacking."

Although the provincial machinery factory had technical support from Japan and Italy for its cars, there were still many problems when they were actually put into production.

Most of the engines are still imitations and improved versions, with limited combustion efficiency and generally high fuel consumption.

Although the Italian company Marco Polo put a lot of effort into the car's seats and interior, resulting in a stylish design and a beautifully painted dashboard,
However, the stability of a car, including its shock absorption, noise control, and other aspects, still largely depends on the precision of its components and the overall assembly level.

The interior workmanship is "well-designed, but lacks craftsmanship".

Italians can draw up blueprints and design dashboards and interior layouts that "look high-end".

However, when it comes to actually implementing it on the production line, the domestic technological level is indeed limited.

Not only are the plastic parts rough and the seams uneven, but the paint also peels off easily.

Compared to imported Japanese and European cars, the difference is immediately apparent.

Their dashboards are flat and smooth with even seams, and feel delicate to the touch.

Ours looks decent, but once you sit inside and touch it, it's still "good on the outside, but rough on the inside."

These are the real problems facing the provincial machinery factory, and also the reasons why everyone is worried about the import and export preview.

"Design is not the same as actual experience," Lao Hao sighed softly.

"Italian designers made our cars 'look decent'; but once they went to the test track or the exhibition, compared with foreign cars, their shortcomings such as 'high fuel consumption, loud noise, and rough interior details' immediately became apparent."

That's why the factory decided to address its weaknesses and launch a new round of upgrades.

Before the import and export preview, we need to polish a fourth-generation car that can actually be unveiled.

Unfortunately, during the first test drive after the upgrade, the brake pads in the rubber workshop snapped to the ground.

Now, even if Chen Luyang was slow to understand, he finally got it.

Wang Qingzhou, Yu Anshan, Cao Gong, and Lao Hao had several conversations, all focusing on one key point.

This preview is not only an opportunity for the provincial machinery factory, but also a showcase for the entire province's industry.

Whether we can seize the opportunity presented by reform and opening up and break into the market depends on this opportunity.

The entire factory was focused on one goal: success was the only option, failure was not an option!
As a member of the machinery factory, he naturally had to go all out and contribute his time and effort.

only……

"This burden is too heavy; my small frame probably can't handle it!" Chen Luyang said with a pained expression.

One by one, they all place their hopes on themselves.

If you had a system, you could just shout:
"System, build me an awesome car!"

then,

"Snap!"
The mysterious power of the system can conjure up a car for you.

Everyone watched with great delight as the little car went to the exhibition; how awesome was that!

The key point is that he's a literature major.

He even passed the advanced mathematics exam through unorthodox methods.

If you ask him to come up with a solution for the import and export preview, he's actually quite at a loss.

But the misery hasn't quite reached its peak yet.
Old Hao blurted out from the bottom of his heart: "Come on! You complain about the burden, but if you were really asked to abandon it, you'd be more anxious than anyone else."

"You're just born to stand out!"

Cao Qinghang picked up the thread: "What are you pretending to be pitiful for? You've been in Pian'er City for the past six months, and everyone in the factory has talked about you a lot. Everyone says you're capable and can handle things. Now, the hopes of the entire factory are on your shoulders. Where do you think you can run off to?"

Old Yin raised his glass, grinning mischievously as he added, "Let's toast you first, as a way to calm your nerves in advance."

The group of people at the table laughed and raised their glasses, creating a lively and cheerful atmosphere.

"By the way, what were you trying to say to me in the workshop just now?"

Cao Qinghang put down his wine glass and looked at Chen Luyang with curiosity.

"Jiang Xiaohua is in Pian'er City."

Those seven short words exploded in Cao Qinghang's ears instantly!

A person who was so thin that they were almost unrecognizable suddenly seemed to be refreshed and invigorated again, as if they had been nourished by dew on branches and leaves.

Cao Qinghang stared at Chen Luyang in disbelief, his pulse pounding wildly.

“She came here when the repair shop first opened and worked as a telephone operator for a while.”

"But I haven't seen her since, and she never came back."

Chen Luyang looked at Cao Qinghang with a serious expression and told him about Jiang Xiaohua.

Cao Qinghang felt a little thirsty and awkwardly raised his glass, instinctively wanting to take a sip of wine.

But everyone had just finished their drinks, and all the glasses were empty.

He drank it all in one gulp.

Cao Qinghang looked at Chen Luyang, his voice trembling, and asked, "Is she alright? Has she suffered? Is she doing well?"

Chen Luyang answered objectively: "I don't know if it was good or not, but I certainly didn't suffer."

"The clothes she was wearing and the jewelry she was wearing were all high-end items sold at the Guomao Store and the Overseas Chinese Store."

Cao Qinghang murmured helplessly.

"That's good, that's good... She loves pretty girls so much, she wants them to wear nice clothes."

very nice……

Cao Qinghang was stunned for a long time. He felt his mouth was very dry. He subconsciously raised his hand and grabbed the bottle of liquor. He forgot that he should pour it into a wine cup and took a big gulp directly into his mouth.

I grass!

Chen Luyang, Xiao Wu, and their group were so frightened that they quickly got up and snatched the liquor bottle from Cao Qinghang's hand.

This is an old liquor, with an extremely high alcohol content.

A group of people at the table share their drinks, drinking to build camaraderie and happiness.

If you were to drink straight from the bottle, you'd be courting death.

"Hey! Give me a bottle of soda!" Chen Luyang snatched the bottle of liquor and turned around to yell at the kitchen staff.

"They're here! They're here!" Da Xin's loud voice rang out.

"The soft drinks are here!!!"

"I go……"

When Da Xin saw Cao Qinghang at the dinner table, whose eyes were bloodshot and who reeked of alcohol, he instinctively shouted out loud.

"There were only a few dishes! How did they get so drunk?!"

Da Xin quickly opened the soda bottle and handed it to Cao Qinghang.

Cao Qinghang felt unbearably thirsty and wanted to drink something to quench his thirst.

Take the soda,

He tilted his head back and, to everyone's astonishment, gulped down the entire bottle of soda.

"Snapped!"

Suddenly, Cao Qinghang couldn't hold back any longer and slammed the soda bottle back onto the table.
Before anyone could react, he suddenly stretched out his neck, his throat churning, and with a leap, he covered his mouth and rushed out the door.

With a "whoosh," he vomited it up.

(End of this chapter)