Back to the 80s Machinery Factory

Chapter 556 (5k8 Super Super Super Large Chapter) Referee? You traitor!
"Teacher, why don't you get on the bus and experience it for a ride?"

Chen Luyang said with a hint of playfulness, "True gold fears no fire. You've sat in it, so you can also help me check it out for everyone."

School has just started, and there's a ton of stuff going on at school.

The teachers were all so busy that they didn't have time to fool around with the students.

The teacher tucked the canvas bag under his arm and gave a serious instruction:
"Practice is practice, but rules must not be broken. If you really want to organize an activity in the future, you must go through the school's procedures first."

Chen Luyang nodded repeatedly, looking obedient: "I remember, teacher! I will definitely ask first from now on."

"Hmm." The teacher nodded slightly, glanced at the bicycle and the students in line, then turned and pushed his bicycle away.

The students all breathed a sigh of relief once the figure had completely disappeared at the end of the school road.

"Okay, the teacher has agreed, let's continue!"

Chen Luyang clapped her hands happily and called for the students to get on the bus one by one for the experience.

And so, the car drove around the school, one trip after another, and the students lined up from the school gate all the way to the front of the teaching building.

By the time the last group of students got off the bus, it was completely dark.

The streetlights on both sides of the school road cast long shadows.

The unfamiliar students excitedly crowded around Chen Luyang:

"Chen Luyang, thank you! The cars from your factory are really nice; they're much more comfortable to ride in than tractors!"

"I never expected to be able to ride in a car at school after returning from the new semester!"

"Chen Luyang, this car is really stable, and it's a beautiful car!"

"I just touched the steering wheel, and it felt great!"

……

Whether or not they knew Chen Luyang before, everyone on the bus today knew her!

Not only did they get to know each other, but after the ride, they excitedly came over to express their gratitude to Chen Luyang.

When they met some knowledgeable people, a few of them gathered together and started chatting.

At first, everyone was simply talking about their car ride experience.
When asked about the car's specifications, Chen Luyang answered them seriously.

But later, as some students took out their notebooks, it actually turned into a small academic exchange meeting.
However, even the most lively exchanges have time limits.

It was getting completely dark, and the cafeteria lights were on. If we didn't pack up and leave soon, we wouldn't have any food to eat.

The students chatted and laughed as they made their way to the cafeteria in twos and threes, and the school gate finally quieted down.

Li He finally climbed out of the driver's seat, feeling like his whole body was about to fall apart. As soon as his legs touched the ground, he cried out in pain.

Numb...

Completely numb!

Previously, everyone thought being a driver was a good job and wanted to touch the car as much as possible.

Today's trip was fantastic! I thoroughly enjoyed myself and had a blast!
My usually nimble and round buttocks felt like stone blocks after driving all afternoon, and it took a long time for them to come back to life.

"You've worked hard, bro~ Let's go eat!!"

Chen Luyang put her arm around Li He's shoulder and led him to have dinner together.

While stretching his stiff and numb legs, Li He said, "Brother Chen, I won't go. You guys go ahead."

Just now in the car, he heard Chen Luyang's classmate say that the class was having a dinner party tonight.

Li He wasn't a student at the school, so there was no need for him to join in the fun.

"I'll head back while the car's still warm. Besides, I'm not familiar with the roads in Pian'er City, and I'm worried that something might happen on the way if I get back too late."

Upon hearing these two reasons, Chen Luyang immediately looked annoyed.

"It's my fault!! I mistook this for the provincial capital."

I was so focused on promoting cars at school that I completely forgot about Li He having to drive back home from a foreign place that night.

Li He quickly waved his hand: "Hey, Brother Chen, don't take it to heart. Just being able to walk around Peking University today is something I can brag about for the rest of my life!"

"Besides, all your classmates think highly of me. They made me drive them around all afternoon, so I'm happy about it!"

Without saying a word, Chen Luyang took out 10 yuan from his pocket and gave it to him.

"Drive slowly on the road. If you get back and Director Lu and the others have finished eating, just go to the snack bar and get something for yourself."

Li He shoved the money back with a flick of his wrist.

"Screw it, this isn't salary or bonus, what would I do with your money!"

After saying that, Li He ignored Chen Luyang's advice, rubbed his hands, which were red from the cold, on his trouser legs, and climbed back into the driver's seat.

"gone!"

With a "putt-putt" sound from the engine, the car slowly started moving, its headlights leaving a white trail at the school road intersection before disappearing into the night.

Chen Luyang stood there, watching the light and shadow gradually disappear into the distance.

I've let my brothers down!

Today he was just driving back to school, and he was being incredibly smug and acting like a show-off.

He had gained face in front of his classmates, but Li He had driven alone in the freezing cold all afternoon. His legs and buttocks were numb, and he hadn't even had a hot meal.

It’s really not a thing!

"What a mess!" Chen Luyang cursed under his breath.

Fortunately, we all work together, so there will be plenty of opportunities to make up for it later.

In short, we can't let him suffer a loss.

As the car test drive event came to an end, Tao Runze shouted.

"Let's go! Let's have a class dinner today!"

While everyone was queuing to board the bus, the students from Class 1 of the Economics Department all gathered at the entrance.

Not to mention that every single one of them rode in a car.

Taking advantage of their friendship with Chen Luyang, Gao Xiaolin and the other girls squeezed in several more rides, thoroughly enjoying their time on the bus.

Now, when they heard the squad leader arranging a meal, everyone immediately became excited.

"Squad leader, where are we going to eat?" Han Zhihui, the film projectionist, rubbed his hands together, looking expectant.

"Let's go to Xuezi Restaurant!" Tao Runze declared boldly.

Han Zhihui was taken aback: "Class monitor... the student cafeteria is probably full at this hour, how about we go somewhere else?"

"Yeah, squad leader, how about we go to a halal restaurant?" suggested Sun Legen, the chubby butcher.

"Or even home-cooked meals from the back door would be fine!" Luo Jianmin, a member of the rural medical team, chimed in.

It's not about everyone saving face for Tao Runze.

The Student Restaurant is just too popular!
The student restaurant is located outside the west gate of Peking University. It's a small two-story building, but it's famously popular.

It's packed almost every day during school opening and holidays.

Besides being close to the school, the restaurant's signature dishes such as braised pork, Kung Pao chicken, and lion's head meatballs are not only affordable but also plentiful. You can have a whole table full of food for just a few yuan, making it perfect for a group of students to hang out together.

Classes and clubs often reserve tables there in advance.

If you don't get there early, you won't even be able to squeeze in between seats.

Tao Runze chuckled and said, "Don't worry! Do you think I don't know my limits?"

"Yesterday morning, as soon as I got off the train, I didn't even go into the school. I grabbed my bag and ran to reserve a table. The chef saved two big tables for me, so we can start eating right away!"

Good guy!
"The class monitor is really powerful!!!" Chen Luyang was the first to scream from the crowd.

"The class monitor is so magnanimous!!"

Following Chen Luyang's shout, the other students couldn't help but burst into laughter and applause:

"The class monitor is still the most reliable!"

"No wonder the squad leader was so calm and collected; he had already made all the arrangements!"

A group of people excitedly headed towards the student restaurant.

Sure enough, the restaurant was so crowded that it was almost impossible to get in.

Inside the private room, there were two large tables set out, laden with fine wines and dishes.

Such a large-scale event is quite something, let alone students who are used to being frugal.

Even Chen Luyang, who is known for her extravagant spending, couldn't help but give a thumbs up: "You've gone to so much trouble, class monitor!"

Tao Runze was overjoyed by the praise, his eyes crinkling into slits with laughter. He said in a simple and honest manner, "It's no trouble at all! This is the first meal of the new semester, our class should have a lively and festive meal!"

The crowd enthusiastically sat down around the two large tables.

By this time they were starving, and seeing the table full of food, they couldn't wait any longer and grabbed their chopsticks to start eating!
"Hey? Where are the chopsticks?"

"There are no chopsticks here!"

Feng Tiesheng, from the railway bureau, looked around in bewilderment.

The private room was filled with plates, spoons, cups, and bowls, but no chopsticks!

Du Qiming, starving, stood up and said, "Master must have been too busy and forgot to put out the chopstick holder for us. I'll go ask them for one!"

But as soon as he got up, Tao Runze pulled him back.

"No need to go, the chopstick holder is with me!"

After saying that, Tao Runze magically pulled out two bamboo tubes filled with chopsticks from behind him.

The students were taken aback for a moment, then burst into laughter.

"Hey, what does this mean? Is the class monitor just letting us look but not eat?"

"So, the class monitor deliberately made this dish to tempt us?"

"The food was served but no chopsticks were provided, squad leader, are you trying to make us drool?"

The group of people chatted away, making Tao Runze laugh.

"We need to eat, and we also need to follow the school rules."

"The school has regulations for reopening, and the class monitor has to collect information on students returning to school. I call out each person's name, and for each person I call out, I give them a pair of chopsticks."

"If you don't answer, there won't be any chopsticks left!"

Before he could finish speaking, someone immediately objected.

Zhao Lixin from the meteorological station shouted in a loud voice, "Squad leader, this isn't fair!!"

"Those whose names came later in the list didn't even get their chopsticks yet; all the meat was eaten by the people who got their chopsticks first!"

"Yeah! Then we'll only be able to eat vegetable leaves?" Sun Legen shouted, while protecting the plate of lion's head meatballs in front of him.

I practically wanted to keep the lion's head meatballs inside my stomach. Don't be fooled by our friendly demeanor during the day; at the dinner table, they're all wolves in sheep's clothing!
Once you pick up your chopsticks, you eat the meat first.

The girls covered their mouths and giggled. Gao Xiaolin, looking like a loyal friend, said:
"Class monitor, why don't you just call out our girls' names first? We've got our chopsticks and are waiting for you to eat together!"

Before he could finish speaking, Zhang Dongliang interrupted him.

"Forget it, you guys are the least reliable. The moment you get your chopsticks, you'll head straight for the meat!"

"That's right, every time we eat, the girls always eat faster than us!"

It was clear that the friendship between the classmates was about to collapse in an instant.

"Okay! Everyone, listen to me."

Chen Luyang stood up, gestured with her hand, and cleared her throat in a mock manner:

"Alright! Since everyone has a disagreement, I'll be the referee! I'll guarantee fairness, impartiality, and transparency."

"The rules are simple. Once everyone has their chopsticks ready, listen to my instructions. When I count to three, we'll start eating together."

"Whoever is quickest and grabs it first gets to keep it!"

Out of trust for Chen Luyang being a fellow boy, and out of simple support for his status as a class leader, Zhao Lixin and the others agreed.

As for the girls, they just smiled nonchalantly!
Every pair of big eyes has already set their sights on the first dish they'll pick, so they're sure to get their hands on it!
How to fight with boys for delicious food~
They're professionals!

Seeing that everyone had agreed, Tao Runze cleared his throat, spread the list on the table, and began to call out names in a serious manner.

"Xu Rourou!"

"Here!" the girl said in a clear voice, reaching out to take the chopsticks.

In an instant, dozens of eyes were fixed on her, seemingly staring intently at the chopsticks in her hand.

Xu Rourou couldn't help but laugh: "Why are you all looking at me? I didn't move!"

"If you move, we'll all go hungry!" Zhang Dongliang feigned pitifulness and innocence.

Chen Luyang coughed dramatically and tapped the table: "Quiet, quiet!"

"The student who gets the chopsticks first is not allowed to sneak in, otherwise it's a foul and they'll have to drink a big gulp of Erguotou!"

A few minutes later, after all the students in the class had finished taking attendance, each student had a pair of chopsticks!
Dozens of eyes at the dinner table were fixed on Chen Luyang, like hungry wolves.

"Referee! It's your turn to give the signal!"

"Stop dawdling, my chopsticks are getting sore!"

Zhao Lixin's loud shout made everyone at the table laugh.

Chen Luyang sat upright at the table and nodded, feigning seriousness:
"Alright, everyone, wait for the command... one!"

Before the word "one" was even finished,
Chen Luyang grabbed her chopsticks first and headed straight for the braised pork with the girls.

In an instant, the fattest and most fragrant braised pork was picked up by more than a dozen pairs of chopsticks.

What was originally a big bowl full of meat is now almost just a soup base!
"Holy crap! Chen Luyang, you traitor!" Zhang Dongliang shouted on the spot.

"Referee, huh! He's a mole all along!" Zhao Lixin slammed his fist on the table in anger.

Xiao Chuanxi roared, "Damn it, force-feed him!!!"

The next second, seven or eight boys stood up in unison, rushed forward, pinned Chen Luyang down, and poured Erguotou (a type of Chinese liquor) into Chen Luyang's mouth.

The girls were already laughing so hard they were doubled over. While the boys were focusing their attention on Chen Luyang, they took turns grabbing at the food in the bowl like they were stealing landmines.

Poor Chen Luyang had her collar pulled askew, her buttons ripped off, and a mouthful of strong liquor forced into her mouth, causing her to cough and roll her eyes back.

The room erupted in chaos, filled with laughter, cheers, and the clatter of chopsticks against plates, creating a lively atmosphere like Chinese New Year.

The next day, during break time in the teaching building

Chen Luyang lay on the table, her head spinning, feeling as if the ceiling was spinning.

wipe……

Those bastards, they practically forced him to drink a ton of liquid last night.

In a daze, Wu Dechen's voice came from the classroom.

"Xiao Chen, someone's looking for you at the classroom door!"

"Eh!"

Chen Luyang called out, struggled to her feet, and walked unsteadily toward the classroom door.

"Senior?"

Upon seeing the short-haired girl at the door, Chen Luyang immediately called out.

Girls will be amused!
"Oh, you remember me?"

"Then tell me my name!"

"It's Liu Hejuan, Senior Sister Liu!" Chen Luyang greeted her happily.

"I can forget anyone but you."

"Last year, when I first came to school to register, you picked me up, took me to buy a washbasin, and even let me buy a wooden stool!"

Liu Hejuan laughed: "Your memory is really good. I had almost forgotten that I took you to buy a wooden stool."

Chen Luyang grinned: "I can't forget you, senior! Senior, what did you want to see me about?"

Liu Hejuan asked seriously, "Do you know about the department's academic journal?"

Chen Luyang nodded: "I know, I know! Not only do I know, I've even seen it!"

The Economics Department's journal is widely recognized as a "hardcore publication" across the entire university.

Although the articles above were written by students, the quality of the manuscripts is quite high!
Many of these articles are even published in authoritative national journals.

The content is incredibly diverse: it includes not only poems, essays, research reports, and academic papers, but also topics closely related to contemporary economic activities, such as agricultural production efficiency, industrial system reform, agricultural market order, township sideline economy, and fiscal and financial exploration.

It can be said that the journal has almost everything, from the analysis of the national macroeconomic situation to the research on chicken farming as a sideline in the fields. It is a veritable "small mirror" reflecting reality!
Liu Hejuan smiled and said, "I came here today to ask you for an article!"

Chen Luyang was taken aback: "You want to commission an article from me?"

“Yes!” Liu Hejuan nodded.

"Didn't you work on that general parts production project in the first semester? We think it's very representative and very suitable to be written as a case study and published in the academic journal."

“This is a project that students organize and practice themselves, and it involves collaboration between factories, technical schools, and universities. It is itself a vivid example of economics.”

Chen Luyang hesitated for a moment.

"Senior, I'm so proud that you've asked me to write an article!"

"But my project is currently mainly focused on parts, and it's still in the trial and production stage. It hasn't generated much economic value yet. Can I write that?"

Liu Hejuan smiled: "Value is not only reflected in profits."

"Your project is a new model of industry-academia-research collaboration. The greatest significance is that it brings together college students, vocational school students, and factory workers to streamline the process."

She paused, then said seriously, "Moreover, economics is not just about accounting and calculating profits."

"Economics studies how people, institutions, and resources combine. Your project is trying to explore this 'combination.' Regardless of whether it makes money or not, it is a real economic phenomenon, which is worth writing about."

"Okay!!" Chen Luyang readily agreed after hearing Liu Hejuan's words!

Once the concepts are clear, things will be much easier.

Anyway, it's only the beginning of the semester, and the translation assignments for the Economics and Philosophy departments haven't come down yet, so things are relatively easy at the repair shop.

I still have time to write other things.

Besides... it's a research report, after all.
I wrote countless documents in order to apply for projects!
When the time comes, all you need to do is gather these materials together, and you'll have a ready-made draft.

Moreover, the journals published by the Department of Economics are extremely important!

Not all articles can be published there.

It would be quite prestigious to have your name listed on the signboard as a freshman.

Not to mention in class, she would immediately stand out in the entire department.

only……

"Senior, do you get paid for writing articles for the school journal?" Chen Luyang asked shyly.

Liu Hejuan: ? ? ? ?
Seeing Liu Hejuan's bewildered expression, Chen Luyang spoke softly, setting aside any sense of shame, and asked again:
"So, our academic journal... do we get paid if we publish in it?"

Liu Hejuan couldn't help but joke, "Where did the royalties come from?"

"This is our own student journal; getting published here is the greatest reward!"

Seeing Chen Luyang's somewhat dejected look, Liu Hejuan said:
"However, Xiao Chen, if you really want to get paid for your writing, there are ways to do it."

"Our journal is a student publication, so it's impossible for us to receive funding."

"But if your writing is of high quality and is recommended by your teacher or editorial department to be published in formal external journals such as Economic Research and China Youth Daily, then it's a different story."

Chen Luyang became interested: "How so?"

Liu Hejuan said, "Don't underestimate this. One of our seniors wrote a research article about the rural household contract responsibility system, which was published by the China Youth Daily. He not only received a fee for the article, but was also invited to attend a symposium in the city. He's really making a name for himself!"

"If you write well and explain this general component project clearly and beautifully, you might earn money from this article and get recommended by your teacher to a major publication."

"Then you won't just be famous within the department, people outside will be watching you too..."

hiss!!!!!
Chen Luyang's pupils contracted.

This person is truly authentic and doesn't show off their appearance!
This senior student, Liu, looks honest and simple, but once she opens her mouth, it's full of sweet talk!

These words can be either false or true, a mixture of both.

But after listening to it, it was damn awesome!
He was once a doorman at Songting Hotel, but now he's the general manager's girlfriend, a workshop director at a machinery factory, and the head of the machinery factory's repair shop in Pian'ercheng.

He's had plenty of experience dealing with workers, persuading leaders, and all sorts of people, and he's had his share of tricks and counter-tricks.

Even so, hearing Senior Liu's words, which were half-true and half-false with unlimited potential, still made Chen Luyang's heart flutter!

My heart was stirred.

My heart is fluttering... I'm truly smitten!!

Earning royalties is a small matter; getting published in a journal and becoming famous is a big deal!
If we can truly break out of academic journals, become authoritative, and embrace opportunities and the future,
Let alone asking him to write an article, even if you asked him to pay the "publication fee" out of his own pocket, he would happily hand it over.

"What do you want beforehand?" Chen Luyang's gaze was deep, and his voice was low.

Liu Hejuan smiled, her tone light and slightly urging: "The sooner the better!"

"Ideally, it would be published in the first issue of the new semester. We've reserved a spot here and are just waiting for your article."

Chen Luyang slowly raised her right hand.

Under Liu Hejuan's questioning gaze, he raised his middle, ring, and little fingers high, and then his thumb and index finger smoothly made a circle.

At the same time, he uttered a perfectly standard English sentence:

"Oh my gosh!"

(End of this chapter)