The unparalleled talent of the country started from Harbin Institute of Technology

There is nothing new under the sun.

However, quite a few things have happened at the New York Stock Exchange recently.

Paramount stock has stirred up waves once again.

The entry of multiple capital institutions into the market to acquire stocks in the secondary market, along with the increase in multiple orders, has also alerted retail investors.

This caused Paramount's stock price to surge rapidly.

In less than half a month, Paramount's market value rose from $3.9 billion to $6 billion.

Just when everyone thought the price was about to stop rising, The New York Times suddenly reported that Goldman Sachs, a major financial player, had entered the Paramount acquisition market.

hiss!
Even though the information was released at noon on Friday, Paramount's stock price exploded shortly after the market opened in the afternoon, almost triggering a circuit breaker.

Even though it was on the verge of triggering a circuit breaker, Paramount's market capitalization had already risen to $8.5 billion by the afternoon closing.

Everyone knows this is just the beginning; the stock price will definitely rise again next Monday.

Unless Goldman Sachs announces some negative news over the weekend, it's unlikely.

But how could Goldman Sachs possibly do that?
Even if Goldman Sachs wanted to acquire Paramount, it wouldn't be willing to be taken advantage of.

Therefore, Goldman Sachs will most likely take advantage of this surge to make a fortune.

boom!
At Goldman Sachs headquarters, the CEO, watching Paramount's stock price soar, smashed his beloved teacup in anger, and even broke the television.

Americans are known for their outbursts of anger; they never let it linger overnight.

This is why the GDP of the United States is so high. After all, Americans are rich and don't care at all about wasting resources.

Living for the moment is their motto in life.

With its stock price rising, Goldman Sachs will have to pay a huge price to acquire Paramount, the Hollywood giant.

But is it possible?

MGM has been acquired by Maple Leaf Holdings for only $2.5 billion, plus $1.2 billion in debt, totaling $3.7 billion.

Paramount's stock price has now risen to $8.5 billion, and it is expected to rise further after the market opens next Monday.

This is really tough for Goldman Sachs.

In just a few months, Paramount's stock price fluctuated wildly, much like an electrocardiogram, making people uneasy.

"Investigate! Find out exactly who leaked the news that Goldman Sachs was going to acquire Paramount!"

The CEO gave the order, and the subordinates ran themselves ragged.

Before we knew it, Monday arrived, and the stock market opened at 9:30 a.m.

Wang Jianchao did not rush to act, but waited for half an hour.

When Paramount's market capitalization was about to break through nine billion US dollars, he suddenly issued an order for traders to sell all their shares in batches.

Yes, he's investing in stocks this time too.

Based on feedback from relevant information, it is highly likely that Goldman Sachs is trying to disrupt the market.

Their objectives are nothing more than two: to make money and to acquire.

It's impossible for Goldman Sachs to acquire Paramount at a high price.

If retail investors want to chase the highs and sell the lows, taking advantage of this wave of rising stock prices to fleece Goldman Sachs, then it remains to be seen whose knife is sharper.

When Wang Jianchao announced the order to clear out the stock, Lee Efra, Fuller Carson, O'Brien, and others also acted simultaneously.

At Paramount's headquarters in Los Angeles, Georgio Moreno also took advantage of the high stock price to sell some of his shares.

He arranged for someone to do it, secretly, so from the surface it had nothing to do with him.

Two weeks ago, the president of Goldman Sachs called him, wanting to acquire his Paramount shares, but only willing to pay 5% more than the market value at the time.

This isn't giving alms to a beggar; this is taking advantage of someone's misfortune.

Therefore, Geor Moreno also took action, taking advantage of the low stock price at the time, he bought in one go, increasing his holdings by 1.5%.

Last week, he contacted someone to submit information to The New York Times.

Surprisingly, the reporter from The New York Times was incredibly dedicated and actually reported on this incident.

As a result, news that Goldman Sachs was about to acquire Paramount spread like wildfire.

Paramount's stock price subsequently soared.

From a market capitalization of less than four billion US dollars to nearly nine billion US dollars now, the growth rate is very large.

Since the price is so high, let's sell a batch.

"What? The stock price has plummeted? There are too many sell orders?"

Before Geor Moreno could even celebrate for half an hour, a message arrived that startled him so much he stood up abruptly.

When the stock price rises, sell orders are almost invisible, but buy orders are overflowing.

Now the situation is reversed; there are too many sell orders, and everyone knows that institutions are fleeing, trying to sell their shares at high prices.

Some retail investors may have realized they'd been tricked, so they also sold their shares.

In fact, the people who sold these shares were Wang Jianchao and his group, because they were keeping a close eye on Paramount, with the same goal as Goldman Sachs.

The market has now entered a downtrend, and Geor Moreno is still considering selling at a price of 85 or 84.

The result was obvious: no one bought it.

Lee Efra and his team immediately lowered the price to 79, and before many people could even react, the deal was already done.

The stock price was still falling, but the president of Goldman Sachs was overjoyed, constantly shouting "Fall, fall, fall!"
Meanwhile, Wang Jianchao was already preparing to hold a victory celebration banquet.

That evening, a party was taking place on the rooftop of a building in downtown Manhattan.

Top Cantonese, Fujian, and Sichuan chefs are busy in the kitchen.

Meanwhile, Wang Jianchao, Zheng Baoyin, Li Efra, O'Brien, and Wei Ruola were chatting quietly in a private room.

"Haha, we really made a lot of money today. That reporter from The New York Times really helped us a lot, otherwise I wouldn't have earned this $35 million in pocket money."

Wang Jianchao laughed heartily:
"Speaking of which, this is the first time I've earned so much money on my own. Tomorrow I'll treat everyone to a sea trip, and I'll cover the expenses!"

Thirty-five million US dollars is not a small sum of money, but it was the first time Wang Jianchao had earned so much money without the guidance of his Ninth Uncle.

In the past, whenever it involved more than a million dollars, it was always with the guidance of his ninth uncle.

Of course, I'm very happy to have earned such a large sum of money through my own abilities.

"Jianchao, although I really want to praise you, do you really think that your uncle didn't contribute anything to this money?"

Zheng Baoyin struck, and Wang Jianchao almost broke through his defenses.

How could this be entirely without the help of his ninth uncle?
The majority of the money he used to buy so many Paramount shares came from his previous earnings, thanks in part to his uncle's help.

Besides, if it weren't for his ninth uncle's desire to acquire Paramount, which subsequently triggered a series of events...

Furthermore, Wang Duoyu also said later that he would closely monitor Paramount's stock price and take action at any time.

Therefore, half of the credit for Wang Jianchao's $35 million earnings goes to his ninth uncle.

It's just that his ninth uncle was too lazy to care about these things.

When Li Efra and the others saw Wang Jianchao's broken defenses, they all burst out laughing.

"So how much did you earn?"

Wang Jianchao stared wide-eyed and asked, Zheng Baoyin chuckled, "One million dollars more than you, how about that? Surprised? Unexpected?"

Haha!

Everyone was even happier.

After the laughter subsided, everyone shared their earnings, some earning millions, others hundreds of thousands.

Regardless, they made a lot of money this time.

Liang Shengzhi then asked: If Paramount's stock price continues to fall, will you continue to acquire Paramount shares?
"Of course!"

O'Brien nodded and said:
"I don't care whether you guys invest in stocks or not, but the professor has already said that if the opportunity arises, we should still acquire Paramount."

"We're just not going to be taken advantage of!"

"Moreover, the balance needs to be carefully managed; you can't become a victim of a major financial disaster, and you also need to be careful about Goldman Sachs stealing your assets."

Georgio Moreno owns 33 percent of the shares, and as long as he doesn't sell his shares to Goldman Sachs, Maple Leaf Holdings still has a chance to acquire Paramount.

After all, Geor Moreno doesn't have that much cash.

Besides Paramount, Sumner Redstone of Viacom was also eyeing the company; he was a ruthless individual.

There are many wealthy people in the United States.

Although many of these wealthy individuals appear unremarkable and maintain a very low profile, they are still quite wealthy.

But some wealthy people are very likely to be incredibly talented individuals.

There are dozens of companies like Paramount in Los Angeles, and even more in New York, and undoubtedly even more across the United States.

Therefore, North America is definitely a land where hidden talents abound.

For Maple Leaf Holdings to acquire Paramount, it needs not only strong financial resources and a well-timed strategy, but also sufficient patience.

The Great Hall of the People in Beijing.

Wang Duoyu, who had just finished the conference, ran into several acquaintances.

Mr. Yan Jici is already 88 years old, yet he still came to attend this year's National Science Conference. He is truly full of energy.

There were also several other elderly gentlemen, including Qian Xuesen, and an old man named Qin Yuanxun who looked familiar to Wang Duoyu.

"Professor Qin, I wonder if you are still working at the Chinese Academy of Sciences?" Wang Duoyu asked curiously.

Qin Yuanxun was from Guiyang in Southwest China. After returning to China in 1948, he stayed in Beijing.

He successively served as the director of the Planning Bureau of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the associate researcher of the Institute of Mathematics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. In the 1960s, he was transferred to the Second Ministry of Machine Building to serve as a researcher for Deng Jiaxian.

He returned to the Institute of Mathematics in the 1970s, and in 1985 he became the president of Yellow River University.

However, after 1987 he went to the United States to lecture and lived there.

Wang Duoyu was surprised that he returned to Beijing to attend the conference this year.

"Yes, Dean Wang, would you like to invite me to Harbin Institute of Technology?" Qin Yuanxun asked with a smile, a thought suddenly occurring to him.

A few years ago, Wu Congxin, the former head of the Department of Mathematics at Harbin Institute of Technology, extended invitations to many senior mathematicians, including Qin Yuanxun, hoping that a highly respected senior mathematician would come to Harbin Institute of Technology to serve as the head of the department.

Wu Congxin's abilities are more than sufficient to serve as the head of a mathematics department in an ordinary university.

However, at prestigious universities like Peking University, Tsinghua University, and Fudan University, that would not qualify.

Not to mention the mathematics department at Harbin Institute of Technology.

However, Qin Yuanxun and the others all refused at the time. Why?
The reason is quite simple: with Wang Duoyu, the global math emperor, in charge, no one believes he can secure the position of head of the math department.

In short, nobody wants to go to Harbin Institute of Technology to be a 'puppet'.

While calling someone a "puppet" is a bit of an exaggeration, the meaning is roughly the same: going to the Mathematics Department at Harbin Institute of Technology definitely wouldn't give you much power.

However, to everyone's surprise, Shing-Tung Yau took the initiative to assume the position of head of the mathematics department.

Given Shing-Tung Yau's standing in the international mathematics community, he could easily have become the head of a department at any university in the world. Why did he choose Harbin Institute of Technology?
People may not understand, but throughout the 1980s, John Milnor and his group stayed in Ice City almost the entire time, and people gradually came to understand.

Harbin has a magic that attracted these international math geniuses, keeping them in that northeastern city.

Now that Wang Duoyu has spoken up himself, it's definitely not just empty talk.

"Yes, Professor Qin, if you're willing to come to Harbin, I'll offer you the待遇 of a Level 1 Researcher. I wonder if you'd be willing to come?"

Qin Yuanxun was also somewhat tempted, because the salary of a first-level researcher was not low.

The Harbin Institute of Advanced Studies is divided into four levels: intern researcher, assistant researcher, associate researcher, and researcher.

Researchers are divided into three levels, from lowest to highest: Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3. Nowadays, Level 3 researchers are at the level of Fields Medal winners, with an annual salary of at least 500,000 RMB.

Level 2 researchers are people like Burghane, Wiles, and Bocherz, who didn't win the Fields Medal but were still top-notch.

Their salaries start at 400,000 RMB.

Level 1 researchers are more general-level mathematical researchers or mathematical geniuses, such as Goss, Wei Jiahong, and McMullen.

"I need to discuss this with my son and the others. I'll give you an answer within a week, okay?"

"No problem at all. Our Bingcheng Advanced Research Institute is always open to you, Professor Qin. If you'd like to bring your son and the others to Bingcheng, that's also fine; there are plenty of job opportunities there."

Wang Duoyu said with a smile.

There's a saying: "Having an elder in the family is like having a treasure."

Although Qin Yuanxun's mathematical skills were not as good as those of John Milnor and others, they should not be underestimated.

Besides, John Milnor and his colleagues are all researchers, and Qin Yuanxun is also a researcher by training. As long as they are there, they are a treasure to the entire research institute.

Since everyone only has 24 hours a day, and time is limited, the only solution is to increase the number of high-quality talents.

Just like Wang Duoyu himself, although he is the dean of the research institute, his assistance to other researchers in the institute is far less than that of John Milno and others.

Why did he have to dedicate most of his time to research projects?
"Professor Wang, are you here in Beijing for a meeting, or are you here to poach talent?"

Qian Xuesen, who was standing nearby, couldn't help but laugh.

"Can't we have both?"

Wang Duoyu responded, and everyone laughed.

The National Science Conference came to a close. Wang Duoyu had a simple meal with Qian Xuesen and the other old men, and then everyone went their separate ways.

For the next few days, he stayed at home in Beijing and did not go out.

Liu Xiaoli nagged him a few times, and then he finally took three days off to take the children to visit the Forbidden City and such.

March is the perfect time for spring outings; the weather is still a bit cool, but not too cold.

Especially after the cold snap in spring, the weather is sunny and perfect for picnics.

Wang Duoyu has been to the Forbidden City and the Summer Palace several times, as have Wang Junhong and the other children. Only Wang Yifei and Wang Junkang, the two little ones, have either never been there or have no recollection of it.

Because they are all too small.

After playing with the children for three days, Wang Junhong returned to Harbin to attend school, while Wang Duoyu stayed in Beijing.

In early to mid-March, he received a call from the Wenjin Street compound, saying he had been away for two more days.

After finishing his work, he left the capital before mid-March.

After returning to Harbin, Wang Duoyu put up a sign indicating that he was going into seclusion.

They truly shut themselves off from visitors.

Qin Yuanxun and his child had discussed it and planned to come to Harbin at the end of March to report for duty.

And his children will all come to Harbin.

In fact, Qin Yuanxun's children are all in the United States. The reason he was willing to come back to Harbin was because of money.

It's worth noting that after Qin Yuanxun joined the Harbin Institute of Advanced Studies, his position was a Level 3 Researcher, which meant he would receive an annual salary of approximately 300,000 RMB.

There might even be an extra year-end bonus, depending on the actual operating situation that year.

Qin Yuanxun's son earns an annual salary of only $20,000 in the United States.

At the current exchange rate of 3.7, this is equivalent to 74,000 yuan.

Although a $20,000 annual salary can provide a good living in the United States, it is still a foreign country.

After returning to China, Qin Yuanxun's son was still able to earn an annual salary of 70,000 to 80,000 RMB, and there was even a possibility of promotion and a raise.

Even if things don't go well, his father, Qin Yuanxun, can always cover for him; after all, an annual salary of 300,000 RMB is too tempting.

After Qin Yuanxun and his family arrived in Harbin, Qin Yuanxun's son, daughter-in-law, and others probably hoped that Qin Yuanxun would live to be over a hundred years old, even more than Qin Yuanxun himself.

Born in 1923, Qin Yuanxun is 66 years old this year. He is not very old, but he is not young either.

In the original timeline, he lived until 2008.

Like Qin Yuanxun, several other senior professors from the Institute of Mathematics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, also accepted Wang Duoyu's invitation to come to Harbin. It's truly a case of "it's actually quite good."

For these retired professors, an annual salary of two to three hundred thousand yuan is an irresistible temptation.

Perhaps they are all fifty-six years old, and their lives are pretty much over; they have no desire for money.

But they still have children and grandchildren, so they need to save some money for their children, right?

Currently, only Harbin is able to recruit so many mathematics professors on such a large scale.

Who can blame them when companies affiliated with Harbin Institute of Technology had an annual revenue of 270 billion RMB last year?
The profit is 74 billion RMB, spend it however you want!

Not to mention, there's also the Want Want Group.

Harbin is currently the wealthiest place in China, and talent will eventually be attracted there.

Moreover, Harbin is not only attracting domestic talent, but also many international talents.

Especially the neighboring polar bears, who are currently facing enormous difficulties within their territory.

March has quietly passed, and April has arrived as scheduled.

Wang Duoyu looked at the draft in his hand and finally let out a long sigh.

After returning from the capital, he locked himself in the island in the middle of the lake for half a month, but progress was not very smooth.

All we can say is that after eliminating many incorrect options, there are currently only three possible directions left to prove.

Although it may not be correct, it is the method he can think of at the moment.

If all of them are wrong, then it's equivalent to him wasting the past month or so.

"Dad, dinner's ready!"

Outside the study villa, Wang Yifei, with her hair tied in a high ponytail, took small steps and shouted loudly.

She was lifted up by her older brother, Wang Junhong, and shouted from the window.

"Okay, Daddy's coming right away." Wang Duoyu was amused by the little guy's hairstyle, put down his manuscript, and went out to pick up the child.

The little one will be two years old in a little over four months. Her hair has grown quite a bit, and she's in the perfect stage of being a cute little blonde. She's exquisitely adorable and absolutely adorable.

"Ouch, that hurts!"

Just as Wang Duoyu picked up the little guy and started kissing him non-stop, Wang Yifei giggled for a while, then quickly tried to push him away in disgust.

Because beards are prickly.

After playing with the little kid for a while, Wang Duoyu held the child and looked at his two older brothers beside him, asking them a few words of concern.

The eldest son, Wang Junhong, hasn't grown much taller in the past few months, but he has gained some weight and become much stronger, unlike before when he was so thin that he looked like he could be blown away by a gust of wind.

"Dad, when are we going back to our hometown to pay respects to our ancestors?"

The Qingming Festival falls in early April, usually on the 4th or 5th of each year. This year, it falls on April 5th, and today is already the 2nd.

"We're going back tomorrow, but this time we won't take a car; we'll fly back."

Wang Duoyu said with a smile.

"Really? Can I be a pilot?" Wang Junhong's eyes lit up immediately, and the second and third brothers cheered as well.

Liu Xiaoli happened to be bringing out the dishes when she overheard the conversation between the father and son, and then smiled and said:
"Let's eat first. You're a pilot? Boss, have you graduated yet?"

Pilot training takes a considerable amount of time. While it's possible to learn to fly a regular aircraft much faster, I would disagree with the assessment of piloting skills.

However, Wang Duoyu traveled from Harbin to his hometown, Dahonggou Village, in a private jet, a Gulfstream aircraft.

Although this type of aircraft is not large, it is relatively complex to operate, and Wang Junhong has never learned how to fly it.

"I haven't graduated, but I can still drive!"

"Eat, eat. Don't be too ambitious. Study hard, and you'll have plenty of opportunities to fly airplanes in the future."

Wang Duoyu shook his head and did not continue the topic.

After all, his eldest son is only eight years old this year, too young.

There's absolutely no need to rush.

Many people are already quite fortunate if they have seen or ridden in an airplane up close by the age of eight, let alone Wang Junhong, who has already learned how to become a pilot.

There's a saying that all roads lead to Rome, but Wang Junhong was practically born in Rome.

In remote mountainous areas of Southwest China, it's already a great privilege for many children to be able to visit the Forbidden City in Beijing. But for children living within the Second Ring Road of Beijing, isn't this a place they pass by every day?
"By the way, Xiaoli, we're taking a plane back to our hometown tomorrow. Remember to pack your luggage."

"Has the airport back in my hometown been completed yet?"

Liu Xiaoli was very curious. Wang Duoyu nodded. He had only received the news a couple of days ago, but he hadn't told anyone.

The airport in my hometown was built on a large flat area 15 kilometers away from Dahonggou Village. There were few birds nearby, as well as no tall buildings or trees, making it a perfect location for an airport.

In the future, if Shuanghe County develops, this airport could also be put into use and gradually become the main airport for the county.

"Yes, the airport has been built and has passed testing and acceptance. It is ready for use."

Wang Duoyu laughed:
"From now on, if I want to go back to my hometown, I can take a plane or drive back. It's more convenient with more options."

Their family is wealthy, so they can naturally choose to fly, but others may not be able to.

It's estimated that once this airport is built, it will be more convenient for Wang Duoyu and his family to travel, since the main customers will likely be Wang's relatives.

However, as time goes on, it will definitely not just be Old Wang's relatives who are customers; many more people will choose to travel by plane.

Liu Xiaoli nodded happily, indicating that she had never been to Shuanghe Airport in her hometown before, and this time she could go and take a look.

The family happily ate and chatted, and time flew by. Before they knew it, it was the next day.

That morning, Wang Duoyu and his group arrived at Yanjiagang Airport in Harbin and took a direct flight to Shuanghe County.

In less than an hour, the plane landed smoothly at Shuanghe Airport.

Very fast.

A distance of less than 500 kilometers is certainly very fast.

It's almost as if we've only been flying for a short time in the stratosphere at an altitude of 10,000 meters before we have to descend.

Shuanghe Airport is indeed very small, and there are only two planes at the entire airport at present, making it quite desolate and bleak.

After leaving the airport, Wang Duoyu and his group took a car back to their home in Dahonggou Village.

With the Qingming Festival approaching, Dahonggou Village, which is not usually very lively, has started to come alive.

Most young people who work away from home return around this time.

It's not just because of the Qingming Festival; it might also be because Wang Duoyu will be coming back, so many people specifically choose this time to return.

In the past, it was quite difficult for people to see Wang Duoyu.

Even though everyone knows that Wang Duoyu is at Harbin Institute of Technology, not just anyone can get into that university.

Even if you manage to get in and reach the island in the middle of the lake, it's hard to say whether you'll be able to enter the island itself.

Wang Duoyu often had a sign that said "No Visitors Allowed," which ordinary people didn't understand, but Yuan Zuliang and others from the security department would tell them that Professor Wang did not receive guests at this time.

Therefore, it is only during major holidays such as Qingming Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival, and Spring Festival that we might see him in his hometown of Dahonggou Village.

Naturally, everyone will return to their hometowns at this time.

Zheng Baoyin and Wang Jianchao returned on the 4th, and even the two sisters, Wang Meili and Wang Meihe, came back with them.

Upon seeing the two sisters and their family, Wang Duoyu immediately pulled them aside and sternly asked:
"What kind of trouble are you causing now? Why aren't you going back to your hometown with your men for the Qingming Festival? What are you doing here?"

When other people's younger sisters return to their parents' home, they are always greeted with great joy by their families.

But Wang Duoyu's two younger sisters are different. Although they are married, it's almost the same as if they are not.

It's because their daughters are all with Wang Duoyu, and the two sisters often get to see Wang's relatives.

On the contrary, they rarely see Lu Qingsong and Li Yuanchao's in-laws.

Let alone their in-laws, even their parents-in-law, Wang Meili and Wang Meihe are lucky if they can see each other once or twice a year.

Therefore, although they are married, it's as if they are not married at all.

Therefore, Wang Duoyu mostly hoped that they would take the initiative to go back to Lu Qingsong and Li Yuanchao's hometown, since no matter what, they were someone else's daughters-in-law.

It's one thing if it's not a regular day, but Qingming Festival is a major traditional holiday. Instead of going back to the husband's family, they come to the wife's family. What kind of talk is that?

"Brother, do you think we don't want to go back?"

Wang Meili rolled her eyes and said:
“During the Spring Festival, we went back home, but they kept asking for money, various favors, or wanting me to arrange positions for their relatives.”

"Not to mention that I find it annoying, even Lao Lu himself hates it."

"Besides, it was Lao Lu who persuaded me to come back here this time. Also, Shuanghe Airport is now open for flights, so I came back to see if there are any problems?"

It's normal for some relatives in the countryside to be a bit clueless.

That's just human nature; there's nothing more to say.

"And what about you?" Wang Duoyu looked at the eleventh brother, Wang Meihe, and asked:
"Brother, my situation is similar to yours, and Lao Li's home is even farther away. We'd be half-dead just going back. I just wanted to rest during my vacation, but every time I go back to his hometown, not only do I have unpleasant experiences, but my body also suffers."

These two sisters seem to have encountered a problem of the century.

However, Wang Duoyu still advised:

Whether the truth is as you say or not, I don't care. You two need to live your own lives well, fulfill your duties as wives and daughters-in-law, take good care of your own little family, and stop thinking about going back to your parents' home all the time.

"Old Lu and the others also have their own families back in their hometown. Their biological parents are there. You should go back and visit them more often and be considerate of them, okay?"

The two sisters nodded eagerly.

There are some things that Lu Qingsong and Li Yuanchao rarely say, even if they feel wronged or uncomfortable.

But Wang Duoyu is, after all, the brother-in-law, and if he doesn't take care of things, the two sisters are very likely to make a living.

"If it's inconvenient to go back during holidays like the Spring Festival, then you can arrange more time at other times to take Xiaoxinrong and the others back to visit their maternal grandparents."

"Don't be so rigid; you need to be flexible, do you hear me?"

"Brother, we heard you. We're not little kids anymore."

Upon hearing this, Wang Duoyu reached out and tapped each of their foreheads:
"It's precisely because you're not children that I have to worry about so much. My eldest brother and third brother don't know about these things; only I know. If I don't tell them, Xiao Lu and Xiao Li will be bullied terribly by you."

"Alright, I don't want to talk to you anymore. You'd better watch yourselves."

This year's Qingming Festival was even more lively in Dahonggou Village with the addition of the Wang Meili sisters and their two families.

Especially on the fifth day of the Qingming Festival, when people paid their respects at the graves of Wang Duoyu's parents, the scene was indeed very lively.

At this point in time, many of Old Wang's children have already started their own families and careers.

The most outrageous family was Wang Xiangqian's.

His father is Wang Shouchang, the elder brother of Wang Duoyu. His eldest son, Wang Honglie, had a son named Wang Yongxia in 1987, and another son named Wang Yongning last year. This year, Wang Honglie's wife is pregnant again.

Just like a sow giving birth, one after another.

Even though family planning is in effect now, Wang Honglie seems oblivious to it.

At this point, Wang Honglie just wanted to have another daughter, since he already had two sons.

Wang Honglie also has four younger brothers and three younger sisters, half of whom are now married.

It's easy to imagine that Wang Xiangqian alone is a large family.

In addition, Wang Xiangqian has five younger brothers and two younger sisters.

Leaving aside his two married sisters, his five younger brothers also have many children and a thriving family.

Wang Duoyu's eldest brother's large family has more than fifty members, and they are all great-grandfathers. Meanwhile, Wang Duoyu's eldest son, Wang Junhong, is only eight years old.

This is the difference!
Wang Honglie, who is already a father, has to call Wang Junhong "uncle," and his son Wang Yongxia has to call him "grandpa uncle."

Crack!

Behind the grave, firecrackers were piled up. When they were set off, it was like a war, with huge roars and thick smoke filling the surrounding space.

After setting off the firecrackers, the young people brought up all the offerings, including roast suckling pig and roast chicken, and began the final worship ceremony.

After the worship ceremony, it was time for the meal.

"Uncle Jiu, do you think it's polluting the air if we set off so many fireworks and firecrackers every year? Maybe we should reduce them next year?"

While waiting for dinner, Wang Jianchao went to his ninth uncle's side and whispered his suggestion.

"Have you talked to your father? Did he slap you?"

Wang Duoyu said without raising his head.

He was playing with the little one in his arms. Wang Yifei is still young and afraid of firecrackers. She had been in the car some distance away earlier, and she was wearing noise-canceling headphones.

So she didn't hear the firecrackers, otherwise she would have been wailing by now.

"Uncle Jiu, you don't agree with protecting the environment either?" Wang Jianchao asked in surprise upon hearing this.

"What good would my agreement do?" Wang Duoyu rolled his eyes at the other person and continued to tease the child.

"You've seen so many news reports and propaganda abroad, haven't they told you to protect the environment? And to use air conditioning less, and so on?"

"That's just the deceitful face of capitalists. How did the ozone hole over Antarctica come about? It's all because of the products those capitalists themselves produce."

"London was known as the Foggy City thirty years ago. You can look it up and see what the pollution situation in London was like back then."

"If they hadn't started governing in the 1950s, London would be uninhabitable now."

Environmentalism abroad took off in the 1980s and 90s, and in recent years, the problem of the Antarctic ozone hole has become a global concern for atmospheric environmental issues since it was discovered in 1984.

The reason for its formation is precisely because of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), which are widely used by humans as refrigerants, aerosols, foaming agents, and other chemical agents.

The ozone hole problem was discovered as early as 1984. Before that time, developed countries in Europe and America used a lot of refrigerators, air conditioners, electronic devices, etc., which led to the widespread presence of chlorofluorocarbons in human society and eventually formed the ozone hole.

Before the early 1980s, it was considered quite good if there were one million air conditioners in the entire country.

Other types of hydrocarbons, such as those used for cleaning refrigerators and electronic components (chlorofluorocarbons) and those used for extinguishing fires in special situations (bromofluorocarbons), are very rare in China.

Does the so-called environmental protection issue have anything to do with China?

As for setting off fireworks and firecrackers?
Wang Duoyu said to his nephew with a cold laugh:

"You can go and tell the people in North Africa, the Middle East and other regions to stop fighting for now, and that protecting the Earth's environment is the most important thing."

"And then there are those armed guys. Do you know how many people in the world own guns?"

"Finally, when it comes to environmental protection, hasn't our Ice City done enough?"

Harbin Institute of Technology has been developing waste-to-energy technology since the mid-1980s.

There are several large landfills in the suburbs of Harbin, and the garbage produced in the city is sorted and disposed of properly.

Once waste-to-energy technology matures, this waste will be able to play its greatest role.

In the original timeline, for the first two or three decades after the reform and opening up, the only way to dispose of garbage was through harmless landfilling.

Once waste-to-energy technology is developed, there won't be enough waste in the whole country.

Therefore, when it comes to protecting the environment, we don't just shout slogans; we take concrete actions.

"Uncle Jiu, I know all that, but this is just a suggestion. We should try to minimize it as much as possible, after all, this is our home."

Wang Jianchao explained, feeling wronged, and Wang Duoyu said:

"Of course I know your motives. If you had brought this up with me somewhere else, I definitely would have slapped you."

"I ask you, what is the point of us working so hard to make money?"

This statement clearly touched upon a blind spot in Wang Jianchao's knowledge.

The question seemed simple, but the simpler the question, the less he dared to answer it, because it was a question posed by his Uncle Nine.

Before he could answer, Wang Duoyu had already spoken:

“You can go all over the country, especially in the south, and see which household doesn’t buy fireworks and firecrackers? If we don’t consume these products, how can the economy develop?”

"Everyone is starving, are you going to feed them?"

"Besides, every year people come here to clean up and ensure that fireworks and firecrackers don't cause forest fires, which also provides many jobs." (End of Chapter)