I painted an aircraft carrier on the courtyard house for Dongda University.

Zhou Weiguo stared blankly at the girl sitting on the ground, glaring at him. He quickly went over and helped her up. Just then, Director Li came out and asked with concern, "Oh dear, Tian Zao, are you alright?"

Zhou Weiguo stared intently at the girl in front of him, secretly wondering: Tian Zao? Not Zhao Lusi. Just now when I called Zhao Lusi, your eyes widened, startling me. I even thought you had dual-transmigration.

He tried hard to recall, and it seemed that he had seen this period drama while scrolling through short videos, but he hadn't watched it carefully at the time and knew very little about the plot. He only remembered that the main characters were named Tian Zao and Gou Dan, and the plot was about a young couple starting in 1950.

Director Li stepped forward and reprimanded, "Comrade Zhou Weiguo, look what you've done! You knocked down Tian Zao from our street office, and instead of apologizing, you're just standing here like an idiot!"

Zhou Weiguo snapped out of his reverie and quickly apologized, "I'm sorry, Comrade Tian Zao. You look just like an old friend of mine, so I mistook you for someone else. Please don't mind."

Tian Zao still had a pained look on her face, but she glared at him with a slightly angry expression.

Seeing this, Zhou Weiguo quickly added, "I'm so sorry, Comrade Tian Zao. I was talking to Director Li just now and I accidentally bumped into you."

Unexpectedly, Tian Zao asked with a curious look, "I look a lot like your friend? Who is it?"

Left with no other option, Zhou Weiguo had to fabricate a story: "That one, you definitely don't know her, but she does look somewhat like you."

Tian Zao said with interest, "Then you'll have to introduce us later. Since you see me calling her, we probably look alike."

Zhou Weiguo replied with a strange expression, "Yes, you two do look very alike."

The atmosphere then became awkward.

Zhou Weiguo smiled and said, "Since Comrade Tian Zao, you're alright, I'll be going now. Goodbye, Director Li; goodbye, Comrade Tian Zao."

Just as he was about to leave, Tian Zao suddenly called out to him, "Your name is Zhou Weiguo, right? You bumped into a woman and all you did was apologize? You didn't even invite me out for a meal or anything?"

Upon hearing this, not only was Zhou Weiguo stunned, but he also had a strange feeling about it. Even Director Li looked at Tian Zao in surprise.

Zhou Weiguo thought to himself, although he had heard from watching videos that Tian Zao was straightforward, it was quite impressive that she could be so bold in this day and age.

He quickly said, "Well, Comrade Tian Zao, I have something to do today. I'll definitely treat you to a meal another day." After saying that, he hurriedly left with Brother Wu.

After Zhou Weiguo left, Director Li looked at Tian Zao with a puzzled expression: "Tian Zao, what's wrong with you today? You're not like your usual self."

Tian Zao's cheeks flushed slightly as she asked coquettishly, "Aunt Li, who was that person just now?"

Director Li chuckled and teased, "Little Tianzao, have you taken a liking to her?"

Tian Zao tugged at Director Li's arm and pleaded, "Aunt Li, please tell me! I'm just curious."

Director Li laughed and said, "Alright, alright, I'll tell you! His name is Zhou Weiguo, and he's the head of the technical department at Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill. I must say, at such a young age, he's already a department head; he's certainly worthy of our neighborhood's beauty, Xiaotianzao."

Zhou Weiguo drove back to the East Wing and saw the gate open in the distance, with several people in worker uniforms busy inside.

Brother Wu got out of the car and returned to the South Courtyard. Zhou Weiguo drove the car into the courtyard and saw Sha Zhu directing something.

When Sha Zhu saw him, he excitedly exclaimed, "Uncle! Vice Minister Wang just came by. The telecom company is here to install a phone line for you. Oh, and Vice Minister Wang wants you to go to the factory right away, saying he has something important to discuss. He also borrowed Auntie on the way."

Zhou Weiguo dared not delay and immediately drove to the steel rolling mill.

He drove the car directly to the workshop entrance and found that the area was full of military vehicles and many soldiers were working on the site, seemingly laying the foundation.

He exclaimed, "Uncle Wang is really efficient!"

Just as I was about to get out of the car, Brother Zhang came over and urged me, "Hurry up and go to the main conference room, everyone's waiting for you!"

Zhou Weiguo drove straight to the large conference room. Upon entering, he was somewhat bewildered to see the room full of people.

Upon seeing him, Vice Minister Wang, who was sitting on the stage, stood up and said, "Fellow workers and students, let's give a warm round of applause to Mr. Zhou Weiguo, the director of the technical department of Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill!"

Amidst applause, Zhou Weiguo walked onto the stage.

Looking at Vice Minister Wang in front of him, Zhou Weiguo was at a loss for words.

Vice Minister Wang explained, "Quickly greet everyone. These are all senior technicians transferred from various departments, as well as college graduates assigned by Vice Minister Jiang."

Zhou Weiguo then understood. He composed himself and said with a firm gaze, "Welcome, fellow workers and students, to Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill! This mill is where we forge the 'steel and iron bones' for our motherland's construction! From now on, we are comrades-in-arms fighting side by side. When we encounter difficulties at work, we will help each other; when we face difficulties in life, we shouldn't hide them. As long as we are united, we will surely contribute to the prosperity of our motherland!"

After the applause subsided, Vice Minister Wang said, "Everyone, take a break first. Let's go and have some discussions."

Zhou Weiguo was pulled to the office next door by Vice Minister Wang, where he was surprised to find Natasha there as well.

Vice Minister Wang explained, "For the sake of the country, we've brought you 60 skilled workers at level four or above, 20 Tsinghua University graduates, and two engineers—one materials engineer and one mechanical engineer. I know you don't like people offering unsolicited opinions, and these two engineers are familiar with your situation and will fully assist you in your work. In addition, I've already moved the people from the adjacent second and third workshops. The materials and equipment Comrade Natasha needs are all in place, and two more large workshops will be built later to ensure you have ample space for research and development."

Zhou Weiguo said gratefully, "Then I'll trouble you. I was just worried about not having enough manpower." The three of them discussed many other matters before Vice Minister Wang left.

After Vice Minister Wang left, Zhou Weiguo sat in his office, rubbing his temples, looking slightly tired.

Seeing this, Natasha went over and massaged him, asking with concern, "Little master, what's wrong?"

Zhou Weiguo shook his head: "It's alright. Now that we have so many people, I'd like to adjust our work approach so we don't have to work so hard anymore. We can let them take on more work, and we'll just focus on controlling the technical direction. If it works, things will be easier in the future."

Natasha asked doubtfully, "Young master, with our limited technology, can they even make it if we just hand it over to them?"

Zhou Weiguo laughed and said, "Let's give it a try, there's no harm in it. From now on, send some people from your side to work on the research and development with me. For example, I'm currently researching tractors, and there are still some issues with the materials that I need your help to improve."