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After the admission list was announced, the Hongxing Factory Affiliated Technical School quickly opened. Five hundred energetic apprentices, dressed in brand-new blue overalls, sat in a temporarily converted classroom, their eyes filled with anticipation and a touch of trepidation. At the opening ceremony, factory leaders Secretary Yao and Yang Weimin personally attended and spoke, encouraging everyone to study hard and become proud members of the working class as soon as possible.

What excited the apprentices the most was that Chief Engineer Wang Huanbo also came to the scene!

Wang Huanbo didn't preach grand theories, but instead used simple, easy-to-understand language to explain the importance of the automotive industry to a country. From the most basic screw to the complex engine, every step embodies the wisdom and hard work of the workers. He shared the industrial gap he witnessed while studying abroad and his determination to change this situation after returning to China.

"Students," Wang Huanbo's gaze swept across the young faces, his voice steady and powerful, "you are very fortunate to have caught up with such a great era! Our country is vigorously developing its industry and urgently needs a large number of technical personnel! Hongxing Factory has provided you with a platform, but whether you can become true technical backbones depends on yourselves! You must not be afraid of getting dirty or tired, you must learn diligently and practice with your hands! Today you are apprentices, tomorrow you will be the backbone of our country's industrialization! I hope that in the future, more 'technical masters' and 'innovation experts' will emerge from our Hongxing Factory! Do you all have confidence?"

"Yes!" A thunderous, youthful, and passionate reply rang out from the audience.

Wang Huanbo's speech greatly boosted the morale of the apprentices. Afterwards, he regularly visited the technical school and workshops to check on the training progress, sometimes even personally demonstrating one or two key movements and explaining the principles. His superb skills, unpretentious attitude, and meticulous attention to technical details quickly won the apprentices' sincere respect and admiration. The young people secretly regarded him as a role model and idol.

While focusing on training new employees, Wang Huanbo's work priorities remained technological breakthroughs and capacity expansion. He frequently visited various branch factories and workshops for inspections and technical guidance, paying particular attention to those identified as core suppliers or potential growth enterprises. His goal was clear: not only to strengthen Hongxing Factory itself, but also to drive the growth of a group of supporting enterprises, forming a complete and competitive automotive industry chain!

That day, accompanied by his assistant Zheng Yunfeng and driver Xiao Zhao (who also served as his bodyguard), Wang Huanbo went to inspect a Northern Precision Gear Factory in the northern suburbs that produced special gears and drive shafts for the Hongqi Mengshi. The convoy of three identical Hongqi Xingyao S600L Guard vehicles drove on the slightly bumpy suburban road, displaying an impressive presence that attracted the attention of passersby.

The factory manager of Northern Gear Factory had already been notified and was waiting at the gate with key personnel. Their factory was small and their equipment relatively old, but their experienced craftsmen were highly skilled and had a solid work ethic. They had previously supplied gears for agricultural machinery to other factories, and their reputation for quality was good. Being selected by Hongxing Factory to supply gears for the Mengshi off-road vehicle was both an opportunity and a huge challenge.

Wang Huanbo went directly into the workshop to inspect the production site. He observed very carefully, inquiring about every process from material preparation, forging, rough machining, heat treatment to fine grinding. He discovered that the factory was still using old-fashioned Soviet-style gear hobbing machines, whose processing efficiency and precision needed improvement, and whose heat treatment processes were also relatively traditional, resulting in gears that did not reach their ideal wear resistance and lifespan.

"Chief Engineer Wang, to be honest, our equipment is a bit old, but our experienced workers are very skilled. By repairing it by hand, the products we produce so far can still meet the requirements for the Mengshi vehicle," the factory manager reported somewhat nervously.

Wang Huanbo nodded, offering no criticism, but instead pointed to a tolerance requirement on the drawing and said, "Director Li, the experienced masters' expertise is invaluable, and we should carry it forward. However, in large-scale industrial production, we can't rely solely on experience; we need standards and processes. Look at the precision of this part. If we could improve it by half a grade, the noise and vibration of the entire transmission system could decrease by 10%, and its lifespan could be extended by 20%. This is crucial for improving the overall quality of the vehicle."

He crouched down and carefully examined the newly machined gear blank. He said to an old technician next to him, whose hands were covered in oil, "Master, you've sharpened the angle of this tool very well! But if you could reduce the feed rate by another 5% and increase the coolant concentration a little, the surface finish would be even better, and it would reduce initial wear."

The veteran technician looked at Wang Huanbo in surprise, not expecting this young leader to be so technically proficient, speaking only in the language of an expert, and with such a humble attitude. He quickly nodded, "Yes! Chief Engineer Wang, you're right! I'll give it a try! I'll give it a try!"

Wang Huanbo then said to Factory Director Li, "Equipment upgrades should be done gradually. I'll have the technical department send someone over to help you conduct a feasibility assessment for the CNC retrofit of this old gear hobbing machine. It won't cost too much, but it will significantly improve efficiency and accuracy. The heat treatment furnace can also be slightly modified for controlled atmosphere; the cost is low, and the effect is obvious. The key is to establish a strict quality management system, controlling every step from raw material warehousing to finished product delivery."

Factory Director Li and the factory's technicians were both surprised and delighted! Chief Engineer Wang not only pointed out the problem, but also provided a concrete solution that could achieve great results with minimal investment! This was truly genuine assistance!

"Thank you, Chief Engineer Wang! We will definitely work hard to improve! We will never hold Hongxing Factory back!" Factory Director Li promised excitedly.

After the inspection, Wang Huanbo declined the factory's invitation to dinner and returned by car. On the way, looking at the somewhat desolate suburban scenery outside the window, he said to Zheng Yunfeng, "Old Zheng, do you see? Our industrial base is still very weak, but the potential is huge. There are many factories like the Northern Gear Factory all over the country. As long as we are willing to put in the effort, helping them one by one and making improvements little by little, the level of the entire industrial chain can be raised. This is the long-term solution."

Zheng Yunfeng said with sincere admiration, "Director Wang, you're truly teaching people how to fish. With you at the helm, it's hard for China's automotive industry not to take off!"

Wang Huanbo smiled but didn't reply, gazing into the distance. He knew the road ahead was long. But looking at the young faces diligently honing their skills in the technical school, and seeing supporting factories like the Northern Gear Factory willing to improve, his heart was filled with confidence. A single spark can start a prairie fire. This booming industrial wave, this passion of countless people pursuing their dreams, is the most moving movement of this era. And he was honored to be a powerful note in this movement.