You promised to build cars, so why did you go into the military industry?

Chapter 73 Why isn't a space station considered real estate?

On February 18, the first day of the Lunar New Year, Chen Shu, who had finished his night shift, went to the canteen for lunch.

He had only eaten half of his meal when Shen Zijie brought his plate and sat down in front of him.

Congratulations! You're getting a promotion.

Chen Shu paused, his hand holding the chopsticks still, surprised: "So fast? When were you arranging for the emergency?"

"No need, the company is currently facing a severe shortage of manpower."

After the new employees join the company after the New Year, wouldn't it be natural for you, as a long-term employee, to get a promotion?

Afterwards, you will be allocated a 130-square-meter three-bedroom, one-living-room flat in the United Industrial Workers' Community.

"When I get home later, I'll tell your girlfriend the good news. It's a new year, so let's start with something new!"

On the first day of the Lunar New Year, Feng Manjie was speechless with surprise when she learned that her boyfriend would be promoted to a management position after the New Year and would likely be allocated a separate apartment.

He then personally cooked a big meal that evening to reward Chen Shu.

He even called his parents in front of Chen Shu and asked for dating funds.

Originally, the money given for this relationship was very stingy and not much.

However, since the three astronauts successfully entered Tiangong on March 21, Feng Manjie's parents have suddenly become much more generous, and her savings have also increased.

Feng Manjie explained to Chen Shu this way: "You have joined United Industries and become a manager. Your future prospects are definitely limitless."

The old couple might have to rely on you, their son, to support them in their old age.

Now I have to fawn over you.

Chen Shu readily accepted this explanation.

Shortly after the Tiangong space station officially began its scientific research mission, various video websites began to release official "Tiangong Daily Life" vlogs from time to time.

These "Tiangong Daily Life" videos often attract a large number of viewers, likes, shares, and comments.

Influenced by these videos, a new wave of enthusiasm for space exploration has swept across primary, secondary, and tertiary schools in China.

These released videos, unsurprisingly, disrupted the American congressmen's original plans to vacation in Hawaii.

In early April, members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives held a closed-door meeting, regardless of their political affiliation.

During the meeting, they spent three hours watching these "Tiangong Daily Life" vlogs with furrowed brows.

A young congressman took off his shoe and slammed it on the table, saying, "If you ask me, this is the Cold War of the new century! We should send troops to occupy North Korea and cut them in half!"

"Shut up, you idiot. North Korea and Dongdaemun are two different countries."

"Why not send in nuclear weapons? They're useless except for wasting taxpayers' money. We should save that money for the president's healthcare reform," suggested the gray-haired Black congressman.

"Healthcare reform? Why not support the traditional petrochemical industry? That would create a lot of jobs for our people." This was a suggestion from a New Mexico state legislator.

"And the ballots, right?" a Washington state legislator scoffed.

"Yes, lots of votes. Don't you like votes?" a New Mexico senator retorted.

"Why not Wall Street? That's where our nation's energy truly lies!"

A Utah legislator remained silent, raising his hands and slightly moving his lips as if to summon Satan to destroy the space station in the scene.

Looking at the chaotic scene in front of him, the aerospace professionals stared at the live broadcast with grim expressions, trying to find something interesting.

Especially the two seemingly independent robotic arms in the picture that can be spliced ​​together.

The scene of them crawling freely and flexibly on the exterior of the space station has inspired many professionals.

It's a pity that the current International Space Station doesn't have a slot reserved for mounting a robotic arm, and the space shuttle that originally carried the robotic arm has long been retired.

On April 5, Lu Xiangwen arrived at United Industries carrying a large suitcase.

Lu Xiangwen went into Li Ranxin's office and asked him to open the box and take out the graduation certificate.

He then strolled to the floor-to-ceiling window and looked out.

"The view from this high vantage point is truly unique."

Hearing Lu Xiangwen's remark, Li Ran, while sorting through the certificates, complained, "Don't make fun of me. It's a nine-story building, not even as tall as a rocket."

Besides, the surrounding area is full of production workshops and research and development buildings, and all the greenery is in the distance; how could the scenery be good?

"Ah! This scenery is not in front of me, but in my memories."

I have personally witnessed your United Industries' area increase several times over.

This kind of shock was quite significant for someone like me who was not directly involved.

Seemingly remembering something, Lu Xiangwen asked, "By the way, what do you think of space real estate?"

"Huh?" Li Ran stopped sorting and looked up at Lu Xiangwen with some confusion. "Have you channeled Xu Jiayin's spirit?"

"Hey! That's a really dirty swear word for you."

Lu Xiangwen blew his beard and glared.

"Forget it, you don't have the capability to build and launch manned spacecraft yourselves, so what's the point of telling you this?"

"Let's move all our things out first; I'm waiting to go back."

"Since you're already here, why don't you have a meal before you leave?"

"No, I'm full!"

Alright, the old man's throwing a tantrum.

Li Ran stopped talking and began carrying out stacks of graduation certificates and degree certificates.

The following morning, Li Ran canceled his assigned inspection duties for the day and decided to personally carry a stack of graduation certificates and degree certificates to deliver them to everyone one by one, while also checking on their research progress.

It's been several months since they moved into their new, independent office building last December.

The most direct consequence of the increased distance was that Li Ran had no idea what they had been doing during that time.

After all, these days, it takes about two hours to drive around in a small electric car for a short trip.

After making two rounds of inspections in the morning and afternoon, and then sitting in the office to review and sign off on a batch of documents, the day's work is basically over.

However, Li Ran didn't consider himself a person who liked meetings, so after the New Year, he didn't see these managers for a month or so.

Soon, Li Ran arrived at the experimental building that belonged exclusively to Lin Yu.

"Lin Yu, look what I brought!"

Before anyone could be seen, Li Ran's voice rang out in the empty rooftop corridor.

Although Li Ran managed to thwart the recruitment efforts by using a rocket during the Spring Festival Gala, the recruitment process itself did not go smoothly.

On the one hand, there is a huge shortage of personnel.

On the other hand, after successfully taking over their own independent experimental buildings, the managers began to clarify their own research and development directions, and had some different considerations regarding the applicants provided by Xue Mingyu.

Therefore, Xue Mingyu, as the HR manager, now focuses more on recruiting clerical staff, front-line employees, skilled workers, and some engineers.

As for researchers?

Let the managers recruit people from the schools themselves.

Can't find a replacement?

Then let's just find a headhunter to poach them. Anyway, Xue Mingyu is too tired to get involved anymore.

United Industries is located in Gaolu Town on the banks of the Yangtze River, a location that is ultimately somewhat remote.

Talented individuals who transcend base desires are ultimately a minority.

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