Courtyard Houses: The Great Masters of a Nation Hidden Within

The two groups were set up yesterday. On the other hand, Xiao Yu had already taken the blueprints to the repair shop to make a sample for the return furnace.

Deputy Section Chief Zhao smoothed out the issues at the repair shop for him, but didn't get involved in much else. It wasn't that Deputy Section Chief Zhao was avoiding work; it was just that the design was already complete, and there was no point in getting involved. He could just wait for the results.

The team members received their materials yesterday afternoon, and Gao Jianguo led them through most of the day.

Today, the work on both sides has officially begun, and we held a meeting early this morning.

The other deputy group leader was Wu De, the deputy section chief of the technical department. He was around fifty years old and very shrewd. He knew perfectly well that this deputy group leader was just someone he could conveniently keep to himself.

Chief Engineer Chen knew exactly what he was planning. He was just using Gao Jianguo as a shield, so that Gao Jianguo's position as deputy team leader wouldn't be too conspicuous. He also saw that the pie was big enough for everyone to share, which was why he gave him the title of deputy team leader.

What's the point of arguing about this? Even if we argue, will we be able to take away the team leader title that General Manager Chen is holding? We might as well just lie down and wait to get our share of the pie. Deputy Section Chief Wu De's mind was racing with calculations.

At the start of the meeting, Gao Jianguo asked Deputy Section Chief Wu De to say a few words. Deputy Section Chief Wu De waved his hand and said, "I'm here to lend you a hand with the things inside and outside the section. You know the specifics of the work better than I do, so you can take the lead and make arrangements. I'll follow your instructions."

Gao Jianguo, no longer putting on airs, said, "Section Chief Wu is too modest. I'll start by dividing up the work."

"Engineer Liang, you've already reviewed the materials, and you should have a good grasp of the key indicators for thermocouples. You should focus on the experimental design, including the verification and comparison tests. Specifically, you'll need your expertise in methods, procedures, steps, tables, data processing, and deviation analysis."

Gao Jianguo originally wanted to take on this task himself, but when the veteran Liang sat down, it was naturally handed over to him.

Liang Jianguo nodded and accepted. With decades of experience, he could handle this kind of thing as easily as eating or drinking.

"Sister Fang, you're in charge of figuring out how to use that new Groba furnace that Corey just got. Once you understand it, take all the high-temperature materials in the factory's inventory and test them out. See which ones can withstand long-term use at 1300 degrees Celsius without their mechanical properties failing."

Fang Xiufang happily accepted the task. Anyway, it didn't matter what she burned, and she was happy to learn how to use the new equipment.

"Master Yi, I'll have Master Liang talk to you about the environment in which this thing needs to be installed, the conditions for installation, and the important considerations."

We'll discuss and work on the outer casing, protective tube, and connectors; the actual machining will be handled by your workshop.

The material used is heat-resistant and has a high hardness, not much different from stainless steel, and it might even be stainless steel. Keep that in mind.

Yi Zhonghai nodded, full of confidence.

He could do the processing work with his eyes closed.

"Section Chief Wu, I'm leaving these tough tasks like arranging equipment, facilities, and temporary staff to you."

Yesterday, Director Chen made contact with the steel mill, and they agreed to supply us with a batch of nickel powder—the quantity is sufficient. Please keep an eye on the follow-up.

Deputy Section Chief Wu felt at ease. Dealing with other departments in the factory was as familiar to him as walking in his own vegetable garden, a middle-level cadre who had spent half his life working in the industry.

The work was important, but it wasn't too much trouble, which suited his taste perfectly.

Gao Jianguo then relayed the message: "Section Chief Wu, after you've finalized things with the steel mill, call Master Yi over. Hey, what's his apprentice's name?"

He pretended to be ignorant even though he knew the truth.