Courtyard Houses: The Great Masters of a Nation Hidden Within

Yan Bugui muttered that he would be richly rewarded after the matter was settled, and his hands were not idle either. Before leaving, he also grabbed a handful of peanuts.

Gao Jianguo didn't take this matter to heart at all.

Old Yan is the kind of person who won't act until he sees a clear benefit. If he didn't do that, Gao Jianguo would start to wonder if Old Yan had been replaced.

As for how Lao Yan would repay him handsomely, Gao Jianguo really didn't care.

Even if it's heavy, can it be heavier than Lou Xiao'e's TV?

The thought of a television set brought Lou Xiao'e's image back to Gao Jianguo's mind.

If it weren't for the rule that he couldn't break it, he wouldn't even bother to accept the things from Old Yan's family.

As the old saying goes, do good deeds and don't worry about the future.

Which is more important, personal relationships or money?

It's hard to say.

Those who are short of money may feel that money is a heavier burden.

Those who are not short of money value personal relationships even more, even if it's just an empty favor.

Between him and Wang Tiezhu, there was no question of personal feelings or favors.

The relationship between Gao Jianguo and Wang Tiezhu is not explained in this way.

Coincidentally, Gao Jianguo was exactly the type who wasn't short of money.

Even without a system, a bachelor earning 115 yuan a month is no joke these days.

Old Yan may be a bit stingy, but he still follows the rules.

Gao Jianguo doesn't worry about this.

After seeing Yan Bugui out and closing the door behind him, Gao Jianguo began to rummage through the documents on electroslag refining.

That's right, he plans to establish an electroslag refining project.

With various conditions gradually being met, a foundation was slowly being laid.

The parts that haven't been collected yet can be completed as we go.

If we keep dragging this out, it'll get pointless.

We can't wait until everything is perfectly ready before taking action; that would be too tedious.

He figured that once the mass production of 3z-591 and thermocouples was settled, he would put this on the agenda.

Gao Jianguo was busy with his own things at home when Yan Bugui came in.

The moment he stepped inside, Yan Jiecheng and the three aunties swarmed around him, asking repeatedly, "How's it going? Is there any way in?"

Yan Bugui smiled smugly: "Getting into the factory is out of the question, he's very tight-lipped. His department is the technical department, look at your qualifications, do you think you can even get past that threshold? But I mentioned the first-class position once, and he didn't hesitate."

Yan Jiecheng's heart jumped out of his chest when he heard this.

Being second-best is better than staying at home doing nothing.

Just like Gao Jianguo, who wrote online novels in his previous life, he would be overjoyed to get 500 average subscriptions and full attendance bonus.

The three women pressed on, asking, "Where?"

Yan Bugui learned about the joint defense team that Gao Jianguo had mentioned from the mother and son.

Both of them thought it was pretty good. A monthly income of more than ten yuan was already considered excellent for Yan Jiecheng in his current situation.

Money is one thing, but more importantly, when people are old and idle, who knows what kind of trouble they might cause.

The three women couldn't help but praise Gao Jianguo: "Oh my, Jianguo is such a generous man. You went empty-handed, and he still got things done for you."

Yan Bugui, however, began to worry: "That's because he's well-off and doesn't scheme against people. But if things really work out, we can't leave without showing our appreciation. I need to think about how to do that. He's an eighth-grade engineer; he lacks nothing."

Actually, the simplest way to thank someone is to offer something substantial.

Whether others need it or not is not something we need to worry about too much.

Yan Bugui wanted to figure out Gao Jianguo's preferences, which meant he wanted to see if he could accomplish a lot with a little money.

Of course, this is a thank-you gift; the thought is what counts.

If you choose a different pretext for giving a gift, there are many more rules to follow.

After saying that, Yan Bugui turned to Yan Jiecheng and changed the subject: "If you get a job, you'll have to send ten yuan home every month."

Yan Jiecheng was completely dumbfounded: "What? Ten yuan?"

Yan Bugui did the math in his mind and realized it seemed a bit too much, so he changed his tune: "What are you yelling about? I'm the one who got this job for you. Four yuan, not a penny less."

In the TV series, Yan Jiecheng earns around thirty-five yuan a month and pays ten yuan.

The joint defense team currently earns a little over ten yuan a month, and pays four yuan.

In terms of proportions, Yan Bugui had a clear understanding of the accounts.

Gao Jianguo also started to get involved in the group.

He had Gang, Qiang, and Yong go through the background information on electroslag refining first, and distributed the materials that could be found in China at the moment.

After all, the application of electroslag refining in domestic engineering projects started in 1958.

It's not anything particularly new or exciting; you can still get your hands on some of the materials.

Gao Jianguo doesn't want to build skyscrapers from scratch; he wants to use future technology and vision to renovate and upgrade existing things.

The group's new developments reached Chief Engineer Chen's ears within two days.

His work arrangement for Gao Jianguo was like letting sheep graze, but the old man was quite interested in the intricacies behind the new developments.

Without saying a word, he immediately called Gao Jianguo over.

While telling Gao Jianguo to pour himself some water, he asked, "Is there something new going on in your group? You've come up with another new trick, haven't you?"

Gao Jianguo nodded: "Yes, Master. When I was looking through the documents, I came across a very promising refining method. Right now, both the north and we only started working on it last year, and I think it has a lot of potential."

"What method?"

Electroslag refining.

"Electroslag refining? I've vaguely heard of it. Is this new stuff reliable?" Old Chen, being the chief engineer of the steel rolling mill, was quite knowledgeable.

"I took a look, and the principle is straightforward, and the equipment that comes out is relatively simple. I think it has a high chance of success, and it's worth putting in the effort. The key is that it's exactly what our factory wants."

Gao Jianguo's plans were actually quite straightforward.

We don't start with the more complex electroslag casting and electroslag continuous casting; we just make alloy ingots.

Focus on a few key points: remelted metal can be washed more thoroughly by slag, the crystallization conditions of metal ingots can be corrected, the yield can be increased, the equipment is simple, and the cost is low.

By focusing on just these few points, it's easy to tinker with the equipment as conveniently as possible. First, use the electroslag system to pave the way, and once you get results, then explore more complex areas.

"How do you mean it suits your taste?" Old Chen had no doubt that Gao Jianguo's judgment had a high success rate.

Gao Jianguo's achievements speak for themselves; his merits are what give him confidence.

"This product has a good foundation, and the production scale can be large or small, and it can make a variety of things. It is particularly suitable for the piecemeal production of special materials. After all, we are a steel rolling mill, not a steelmaking plant. We don't need to spread ourselves too thin in terms of steel production capacity. We just need to be able to produce our flagship special products."

At this point, Gao Jianguo picked up the jar and took a sip of water: "There's one more thing. I've done some research, and it's perfect for refining 3Z-591. It can further enhance the capabilities and stability of 3Z-591."

Old Chen perks up at the mere mention of this precious gem.

"Really? Won't this ruin the current mass production?"

Gao Jianguo put down the jar: "No. The finished products made in the vacuum induction furnace are perfect for refining. It's like taking things a step further from where we are now, without affecting our existing stock and skills."

Old Chen's hesitation vanished completely.

"Let's do it! Um, same old routine, first submit a report. By the way, it's a huge undertaking, can you handle it all?"

Gao Jianguo laughed: "It's alright. The miscellaneous tasks of mass production of 3Z-591 and thermocouples are usually left to a few of them to oversee. I mainly focus on writing that project management book, and with this job on top of that, it's good to have a break every now and then."

Old Chen nodded: "Okay, then you need to be careful and take breaks when you need to. Just get to work! I won't interfere with the details; I trust you to handle things."

And so, the electroslag refining project was launched.