Back to the 80s Machinery Factory

Chapter 585 Administration Bureau
Gao Yaning pushed up his glasses, his tone carrying a hint of scrutiny and curiosity:

"Comrade Chen Luyang, could you tell me more specifically what languages ​​you are proficient in?"

Chen Luyang truthfully replied, "I can speak English, Japanese, Italian, French, German, and Spanish."

"I only know basic daily conversations in Korean and Russian, but I can learn them on the spot if needed for work."

Wow...!
The people present couldn't sit still any longer.

"You speak all these languages?" Zhang Weilun couldn't help but ask.

"I think so..." Chen Luyang nodded in reply.

Before he traveled through time, he worked at a translation bureau, translating foreign documents and materials.

There are many original texts in languages ​​such as English, Japanese, Italian, French, German, and Spanish, and over time you will be able to use them fluently.

Gao Yaning stared intently at Chen Luyang through her glasses for a moment, then suddenly spoke:

"Okay then, you can say the first sentence of the work manual in each language you know."

Chen Luyang understood that this was a test for him.

According to Bai Li, everyone sitting here was selected through a rigorous process.

I was originally recommended by the Ministry of Industry and the National Machinery and Electronics Corporation; I didn't undergo a unified assessment.

It's understandable that the team leader would test him on the spot at this point.

He picked up the manual and glanced at the first page.

The first sentence reads:

"We welcome delegations from all countries to visit the China Machinery and Vehicles Exhibition Area."

The sentences are not complicated, but it is not easy to express them naturally in different languages.

Then, Chen Luyang translated the sentence in various languages ​​in a calm and natural tone.

The translators present are experts in their respective fields and languages; sitting here, they are the natural examiners.

Every time Chen Luyang switched to a different language, their expressions changed slightly.

After hearing Chen Luyang actually finish speaking each language!

Everyone in the conference room was shocked!
"We've got a real talent!"

Zhang Weilun couldn't sit still any longer. He looked at Chen Luyang as if she were a precious treasure, his pupils shining brightly.

Bai Li looked at Chen Luyang in disbelief and couldn't help but say:

"My goodness! Is this even human?! Comrade Chen Luyang, how did you learn so many languages?!"

"Yes!! How did you learn so many languages?!" Ma Yao couldn't help but ask.

Chen Luyang lied without batting an eye: "Before I started working at the provincial machinery factory, I worked at the Foreign Guests Hotel."

"The more people you meet, the more you'll gradually learn."

Lin Zhengmin asked in confusion, "I've been to the provincial capital before. Which foreign guest hotel was it? Songting or Neva?"

Chen Luyang spoke frankly and openly, her voice filled with pride:

"It's Songting."

"Oh." Lin Zhengmin nodded thoughtfully, then smiled:

"It seems we need to contact Songting Hotel more often to see if we can arrange for our staff to go there for further study and training every spring and summer."

Upon hearing this, the people in the room burst into laughter.

Seeing that the comrades in the conference room had a basic understanding, Gao Yaning said:

"Comrades, this preview is of a high standard and has a heavy task."

"Although the review is conducted domestically, all documents must be prepared according to export standards. All drawings, nameplates, instruction manuals, and inspection reports must have foreign language versions so that they can be directly submitted to the Canton Fair after approval."

She paused and continued:

"Our group has a total of twelve people, six of whom are responsible for English interpretation, three for French, and three for Japanese."

"In addition to daily proofreading, we also need to cooperate with the review team to compare materials and translate and revise them."

After she finished speaking, she began to assign tasks:
"Zhang Weilun, you are responsible for verifying the materials in the main exhibition area of ​​Hall 1 (Machinery) and retranslating the English sample brochures."

"Zhao Tianliang and Guo Lin, you two will assist the representatives from the Foreign Trade Bureau in reviewing the factory's translated documents."

……

"Chen Luyang, you and the first review team will go to the Industrial Machinery Hall for review, and you will be responsible for translating the equipment descriptions and verifying the parameters in the prototype display area."

Chen Luyang nodded: "Understood."

The meeting lasted until nearly 10:30.

When the meeting ended, everyone carried a large stack of documents back to their rooms.

Because I had to attend the equipment interpretation meeting at the Machinery and Vehicles exhibition area early the next morning, and also assist the review panel in completing the technical verification of the prototype vehicles,
Therefore, the translation team members must thoroughly understand the information on all the exhibits and major exhibits in advance.
In particular, one must be familiar with the structure of each vehicle model and foreign language terminology in order to answer questions accurately and explain appropriately on-site the next day.

Fortunately, Chen Luyang had accumulated a solid foundation in automotive structure and technical terminology during his time at the repair shop.

Therefore, despite the mountain of documents, Chen Luyang seemed quite relaxed.

By late at night, the documents on the table had been divided into three stacks:
The stack contains documents from key units that require interpreting.

One stack consists of difficult pages that require parameter verification.
The last stack consisted of draft instruction manuals written entirely in English.

After working on it until almost 1 a.m., I finally got most of the basic materials down.

Looking at the neatly arranged materials on the table, Chen Luyang yawned wearily and turned to look at Bai Li.

"Hey bro, how's it going?"

"That's about it." Bai Li rubbed her temples, looking exhausted.

Beside him was a thick stack of vocabulary cards, the paper covered with technical terms, even the corners were filled with writing.

“I visited the Light Industry Museum last year, and all I could carry were washing machines, electric fans, and sewing machines.”

"This year, when we're looking at machinery, we're focusing on vehicles, engines, and hydraulic systems."

"At this rate, I might have to look at 'tank drive systems' next year."

Chen Luyang was amused.

"If you really get to that point, you'd better pay attention to the confidentiality agreement. When you get into the military system, it won't be about memorizing vocabulary words anymore; you'll have to memorize the 'Confidentiality Code'!"

Bai Li said helplessly, "Then forget it."

"If I actually went to their military base, I'd probably be asked to leave within half a day because they think I'm too talkative and not suitable for classified work!"

As she spoke, Bai Li took off her glasses and rubbed her face with both hands.

Although I haven't finished reading all the materials, I have to go to the venue to register first thing tomorrow morning.

The two looked at each other and sighed in unison.

"never mind!"

"Quit!"

"sleep!!!"

The two shouted it out almost in unison.

Bai Li slammed the documents shut, and Chen Luyang turned off the desk lamp and got into bed!
...The next morning, before dawn, the sounds of packing luggage and locking doors could be heard one after another in the corridor of the guesthouse.

Chen Luyang got out of bed, carefully washed his face, shaved, put on his shirt and Zhongshan suit jacket, and meticulously straightened his collar and cuffs.

Once the clothes, hair, and shoes were all in place,

Chen Luyang then carefully wiped the tips of her leather shoes with a cloth until they were reflective enough to be seen through the mirror, before puffing out her chest in satisfaction.

For such a large-scale exhibition, I definitely need to put extra effort into making myself look my best!

According to the translation team's arrangements, they were to gather at 7:30 to go to the venue.

After pinning the badge that read "Technical Advisor and Translator for the Import and Export Pre-Exhibition" to his lapel,

While Bai Li was still tidying up, Chen Luyang left the room and went up to the fourth floor, gently knocking on Yu Anshan's door.

"Boss, are you up?"

The door opens.

Hao Fengchun was wiping his face with a towel, while Yu Anshan was wiping his shoes.

"Xiao Chen? Didn't you go back to the translation team? Why did you come here again?" Hao Fengchun asked in confusion.

Chen Luyang laughed and said, "It's the first day of the exhibition, so I have to come and let the leaders know I'm here early."

"I need to go to the conference office to report first. I'll be on standby at the preliminary evaluation in the mechanical engineering section this afternoon."

Yu Anshan tied his shoelaces, stood up, patted his trouser legs, and said, "Xiao Chen, you're now in the technical department of the conference, so you need to be on standby at the venue at any time."

"However, try not to go too far during the preliminary evaluation in the mechanical engineering section this afternoon."

"If the review panel asks about data, performance, or export-related technical information, you need to lend a hand."

"Understood!" Chen Luyang replied solemnly.

"Don't worry, boss, I'll definitely be on site."

"I translated all the car's parameters, foreign language instructions, and technical specifications. I can match them up wherever there are any problems."

Yu Anshan stood up and walked to Chen Luyang.

Chen Luyang was already tall, and now, wearing a crisply ironed shirt and a Zhongshan suit jacket, she appeared even more upright and striking.

Although his eyes and brows subtly conveyed a gentle and affectionate air, with slightly drooping corners and a hint of youthful sentiment hidden in his smile,
But that innate heroic spirit and high morale of northerners overwhelmed this gentleness.
It makes a person both elegant and powerful, and instantly likable.

"You little brat, you look quite presentable after all this tidying up."

Yu Anshan laughed and cursed.

Then a hint of concern appeared in his eyes, and he instructed:
"There are many rules in a big government office, so in an occasion like today, you have to keep your eyes and ears open."

"We can't be by your side, you'll have to rely on yourself for everything."

"Remember, talk less and observe more, listen more and do more."

"If you encounter any problems, don't rush to deal with them. If you're unsure, come back to us."

Chen Luyang felt a surge of warmth in her heart upon hearing this, then grinned, revealing two rows of small white teeth, and said happily:

"Don't worry, boss! I will act prudently, bring honor to our factory, and not let you down."

Yu Anshan smiled and nodded: "I always trust you to get things done. Go on, don't be late for your translation team's meeting time."

"okay!"

After saying goodbye, Chen Luyang turned and walked downstairs.

After meeting up with Gao Yaning and the others and having breakfast, Chen Luyang followed the group out of the guesthouse.

The minibus sent by the conference organizing committee was already parked at the entrance.

The side of the vehicle also had the words "Special vehicle for staff of the import and export pre-exhibition" affixed to it.

As soon as the car started, the morning mist outside the window was torn away, and the spring sunshine shone on the window glass, gentle and bright.

Chen Luyang looked out the car window and saw tall slogans and flags standing on both sides of the street:

"To contribute to expanding exports"

"Let Made in China go global"

Every slogan is like a drumbeat of the times striking people's hearts.

The Chinese bus stopped at the entrance of the exhibition hall.

When Chen Luyang looked up, the building in front of him was almost blindingly bright.

A huge banner hangs under the glass canopy: "National Import and Export Commodities Pre-Exhibition".

The entrance was bustling with activity as teams from all over the country lined up to register, their badges gleaming in the sunlight.

The various accents blended together, resembling a "roll call" for the new China's industry.

Chen Luyang exclaimed, "This place is magnificent!"

Bai Li laughed and said, "That's right. I heard that the glass roof of this exhibition hall is a specially made steel frame glass from the flower sea, and each piece weighs several hundred kilograms."

Zhang Weilun added with a smile, "Don't just look at the ceiling; the lights inside are all imported halogen lamps. When the people from the light industry sector came to set up the exhibition, they said that once the lights are turned on, the entire hall would need a dedicated power line, consuming several hundred kilowatt-hours of electricity per day."

Chen Luyang clicked his tongue in amazement and couldn't help but ask, "Several hundred kilowatt-hours?"

"If the lights are turned on, won't this restaurant look like a small power plant?!"

Gao Yaning glanced at his watch and reminded him, "It's getting late, let's go inside."

Then, following the signs, the group entered the conference passage through the side door.

That was an entrance specifically for staff, separate from the delegations.

The entire corridor was covered with light gray tarpaulin, and the words "For Conference Access Only" were posted on the walls. Every few meters, uniformed guards and conference staff could be seen maintaining order.

This "National Import and Export Commodities Pre-Exhibition" is jointly organized by the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation, the Ministry of Light Industry, and the Ministry of Machinery Industry. It is the largest and most comprehensive export pre-exhibition in history.

The entire exhibition is divided into eight major sections and more than thirty professional pavilions, covering all exportable categories in China, including textiles, chemicals, light industry, machinery, electronics, food, building materials, and handicrafts.

The entire exhibition hall was packed with people.
There were factory directors from state-owned enterprises dressed in light gray Zhongshan suits, young translators wearing red armbands, and representatives from local small factories who were participating in the exhibition for the first time.

Representatives from almost every major industrial city in the country were sent, including Kuangdong's light industrial products, Huahai's machine tools, Hongjin's sewing machines, and Daxi's radios.

Military factories, research institutes under the space agency, and other units also came to exhibit their "technological transformation achievements" that were first turned to civilian use, showcasing the vibrant scene of Chinese manufacturing everywhere.

Due to the extremely high level and unprecedented scale of this preview event, the organization of the event has also reached an unprecedented level.

In addition to being coordinated by the Exhibition Bureau of the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation,
The management office of the Capital Hotel dispatched a group of experienced waiters and chefs to provide catering services for factory directors, engineers and foreign guests from all over the country in a temporary VIP reception area.
The public security system, together with the Public Security Corps, the Traffic Police Detachment, and the Special Operations Brigade, established a special security command group for the conference.

In addition, there are dedicated personnel from the fire department and medical logistics department stationed at the exhibition hall.

The State Administration of Government Offices also dispatched a special logistics support team to be responsible for meeting reception, venue cleaning, and VIP vehicle dispatch.

As the first batch of vehicles carrying delegates arrived at the exhibition hall in the early morning, the various exhibition areas inside were already bustling with activity.

Long queues formed at the entrances of the textile, light industry, and chemical industrial zones.

Delegations from all over the country, carrying official letters and credentials, registered, received name badges, and checked their exhibit lists under the guidance of staff.

The announcements came over the loudspeaker from time to time: "Delegations from each province, please enter the venue in the order of the exhibition area. Do not linger. Please prepare your identification documents and official letters in advance."

Jiang Xiaohua, wearing a light blue uniform with a badge that reads "Staff Member of the Conference Affairs Group of the State Administration of Government Offices" pinned to her chest, was busy at the registration desk at the entrance of the textile exhibition area.

(End of this chapter)