Courtyard House: I'm an engineer, and a fairy godmother transferred me to a different position.

The news of the successful development of the five-axis linkage machining center spread like wildfire throughout every corner of the First Ministry of Machinery Industry within half a day.

"Is it really finished in the R&D lab?"

The minister hung up the phone, his pen tapped lightly on the table, and he suddenly stood up.

After that, the office phone rang incessantly with inquiries from various parties. The minister ignored them and headed straight for the laboratory.

As soon as he stepped into the research and development lab, he and several other leaders accompanying him paused in their tracks.

Before my eyes, several CNC machine tools stand quietly in a strict sequence, with robotic arms and precision tracks interspersed, and power and order condense into an invisible symphony in the air.

"This is... five-axis linkage?"

The only sound in the computer room was the low hum of the instruments. The minister stared at the running equipment and muttered to himself. Although he wasn't an expert in the technical details, the scene before him told him that everything was extraordinary.

Even though the leaders present spend most of their time in the office, having been in this department for so long, who among them hasn't developed a bit of an expert's eye? The significance of fully automated machinery is crystal clear to everyone.

"Comrade Guangqi."

The minister's gaze swept across the crowd, landing directly on one person, and he raised his hand in greeting.

"Come here and explain it to me."

Liu Guangqi stepped forward in response, smiling as he said, "Sir, let me first demonstrate the integrated processing procedure for the parts for you. Please take a close look."

After speaking, he walked to the control panel and lightly touched the start button with his fingertips.

hum-

A faint hum of electricity seemed to awaken all the machines in the laboratory.

All devices are running simultaneously.

The CNC machine tool's cutting edge began to cut precisely and smoothly along the metal blank. Sparks flew, and debris fell like fine snowflakes. The originally plain and unadorned blank gradually revealed its exquisite and complex curved contours as it was operated without human intervention.

The entire process was smooth and fluid, exuding a unique mechanical rhythm.

"So fast?!"

The minister involuntarily took two steps forward. His bodyguards tried to stop him, but he raised a hand to halt them. He pointed to the rapidly spinning blade, his voice suppressing surging emotions:

"So many complicated steps, and it's all just like that..."

"It's all done in the blink of an eye?"

The deputy minister beside him adjusted his glasses and chimed in, "Minister, the key is that it's a one-piece molding process."

"Look at its production efficiency—the raw materials were used continuously from start to finish, which means that the finished product is completely different in terms of precision and strength compared to what we used to achieve by hand-assembling and forging!"

Before he finished speaking, the first finished product had already slid off the assembly line.

The minister strode forward and gently picked up the still-warm leaf.

The weight in his palm sent a shiver down his spine.

He repeatedly stroked the smooth surface of the leaf with his rough fingertips, his eyes filled with undisguised fervent joy.

"Comrade Guangqi!"

"You have done a great service—a tremendous service!"

He declared with fervor: "This is the most significant breakthrough for our ministry, no, for our entire nation's industrial sector this year!"

"I will personally report this to the higher-level academic committee and request commendation for you!"

……

The words "superior council" carried immense weight when spoken by the head of a department.

The minister's actions were far more swift than Liu Guangqi had anticipated.

Just the next day, several cars with special license plates quietly drove into the ministry's gate.

The engineering team dispatched by the higher-level institute has arrived.

Inside the research and development room, the air was so heavy it was almost solid.

The leader was an elderly man with gray hair and sharp, hawk-like eyes, followed by several solemn-looking middle-aged technical staff, each holding a notebook and rarely smiling.

Upon meeting, the two sides exchanged few pleasantries and went straight to the point.

Without uttering a single superfluous word, Liu Guangqi directly handed over the complete set of five-axis linkage technology chain drawings, which represented countless hours of hard work, for review.

In the research and development lab, he unfolded the blueprints and explained them one by one in detail:

"Please take a look—"

"The biggest difference between this five-axis linkage machining center and last year's CNC machine tool is that we have built a complete technology chain from CNC system, key components to whole machine linkage."

He pointed to the CNC panel.

"The core is our independently developed multi-axis synchronization algorithm, which controls the response latency to the millisecond level and has the function of autonomous fault diagnosis."

No sooner had the words been spoken than a middle-aged engineer immediately asked:

"Since it's a complete technology chain, is there an error correction mechanism between individual CNC machines?"

"have."

"The system has three built-in redundancy plans that can be switched in real time to ensure continuous operation under extreme conditions."

Liu Guangqi answered fluently.

At this moment, the machine tool has completed one machining operation, and a finely crafted metal part is quietly placed in the slot.

The senior engineer at the head of the group put on white gloves and carefully picked up the still-warm workpiece.

When he took out a portable industrial microscope and a high-precision measuring instrument from his briefcase, the entire conference room was so quiet you could hear someone breathing.

Several officials from the First Ministry of Machine Building unconsciously held their breath—this was clearly an unannounced on-site assessment.

Engineers from the higher-level institute placed the machined parts under a microscope and repeatedly calibrated and compared them.

After a long while, he raised his head:

"Energy consumption is reduced by 30% compared to imported models, speed is increased by 20%, and durability is significantly improved."

"In continuous production, stability is the lifeline."

The implication is clear: Liu Guangqi's submitted results have exceeded everyone's expectations.

perfect.

It can only be perfect.

Liu Guangqi calmly replied:

"The key lies in the ability to integrally form large components. Components such as submarine propellers and aircraft engine turbine disks used to have to be processed in sections and then assembled. Now, a single machine can complete the integral cutting, improving the precision by more than five times."

"This technology will have an impact on all high-end manufacturing sectors, including aviation, automobiles, and precision molds."

The engineers from the institute listened with increasing enthusiasm, and one of them turned to the Minister of the First Ministry of Machine Building and said with great emotion:

"What you've delivered this time isn't just an ordinary upgrade, but the engine of the entire industrial system."

"Import substitution is a foregone conclusion, and in the future, it may even be possible to export technology in reverse."

Everyone present nodded in agreement.

They understand all too well that a supply chain that is constantly dependent on others is not only costly but also carries hidden risks.

The breakthrough in five-axis linkage technology is like injecting fresh blood into a heart that beats autonomously.

As they left, the representatives of the institute took away the complete set of drawings and the symbolic specimen, their steps light as if carrying a precious treasure.

On the same day, the commendation notice was simultaneously posted on the Ministry of Machine Building's broadcast system and bulletin boards:

"After review by the higher-level institute committee, the five-axis linkage CNC machining center developed under the leadership of Comrade Liu Guangqi has broken through international technological blockades, achieved fully automated precision machining, and laid a key foundation for the self-reliance of my country's industry. It is hereby commended and awarded a major merit."

The R&D team members gathered around the notice, their smiles radiating pride.

"By following Director Liu, we've left our mark on history."

An even bigger wave of trouble came a few days later.

The young researcher rushed into the office, newspaper in hand, his voice trembling with excitement:

"Director! Front page! We're in the People's Daily!"

Liu Guangqi took the newspaper.

The front-page photo prominently features him standing next to a machine tool, explaining something, with the headline boldly displayed in black ink:

"World-leading level! my country's independently developed five-axis CNC machining center has been officially launched."

The article devotes nearly a full page to detailing the technological process and strategic significance, repeatedly mentioning terms such as "Ministry of Machinery Industry" and "Liu Guangqi's team".

After six months of intensive work, the long-term foreign monopoly was finally broken – this is not only a breakthrough, but also a newly erected milestone in the field of CNC.

Before I knew it, the office was packed with people, and the corridor outside was filled with peering faces.

Exclamations and whispers rose and fell in a cacophony:

"Look at the headline... 'World Leading'!"

"This photo of the section chief is really impressive!"

"He looks like he stepped right out of a propaganda poster!"

The atmosphere was incredibly lively.

The tension and fatigue that had been building up were now transformed into pure joy and good-natured banter.

"Now you've become a national role model."

"This kind of honor is more precious than any bonus."

An elderly researcher with graying temples adjusted his glasses, the smile lines at the corners of his eyes as deep as engravings.

Liu Guangqi shifted his gaze from the newspaper photo back to the silent machine tool in the workshop.

From blueprints to physical objects, from laboratories to national front pages—he proved with steel and code that Eastern industry has stepped into uncharted territory.

He handed the newspaper to the surging crowd around him, letting Mo Xiang pass it through countless hands.

He then raised his hand and pressed down lightly, and the noise gradually subsided.

He looked around at each face flushed with pride. Outside the window, sunlight pierced through the morning mist, shining on the brand-new machine tool casing, making it as bright as armor.

"Alright, everyone, let's pack up for now."

Liu Guangqi's voice wasn't loud, but it quietly calmed down the noise in the room.

"Those published in the newspaper are the achievements of our research department..."

"It was earned by every comrade who worked overtime and contributed their efforts! It's not something I, Liu Guangqi, can bear alone."

He paused briefly.

His gaze swept over the faces before him, glowing with excitement, and he gently changed the subject:

"Everyone has worked hard these days, it's time to take a breather."

"Go back and wait patiently. You will all receive your due pay and holiday allowances, not a penny less. And everyone will be credited for their hard work!"

"good--!"

Upon hearing about salaries and holiday allowances, everyone in the research lab, especially the young technicians whose faces still looked somewhat green,...

A cheer that was even louder than when the newspaper was being read aloud erupted.

"Director!"

"Could you approve a few more industrial vouchers? My boyfriend said the marriage isn't even worthwhile without a sewing machine!"

"I want to save up for a bicycle!"

……

The months-long arduous task has finally come to an end.

This impressive research and development experience,

Even if there is no immediate change in the administrative position within the department, the technical level will definitely be raised by one level.

Going forward, whether it's welfare benefits or housing allocation,

They will have more confidence.

after all,

This is a major achievement that has been officially recognized by the higher-level academic committee.

One can imagine that

The department will not hesitate to reward its members this time!

Just as the atmosphere in the office reached its peak of excitement, and everyone began chattering about how to celebrate the New Year—

"Ring ring—!"

A sharp telephone ring suddenly rang out without warning, instantly piercing through all the noise.

The whole room suddenly fell silent.

All eyes turned to the bright red telephone on Liu Guangqi's desk.

That's a dedicated line directly to the department.

Seeing this, Liu Guangqi smiled slightly, stepped forward, and calmly picked up the receiver amidst the breathless gazes of everyone.

"Hello, this is Liu Guangqi from the Research Department of the First Ministry of Machine Building."

On the other end of the receiver,

Director Lin's voice came promptly: "Comrade Guangqi, the commendation for your department has been approved!"

Upon hearing this,

Liu Guangqi's previously relaxed expression deepened with a smile.

really!

The reward has arrived.

……

On the phone,

Director Lin's voice came through the line, brimming with undisguised excitement:

"This five-axis linkage project has a huge impact! The higher-level institute just completed its approval process, and I notified you immediately!"

"With special approval from the Academy Committee, your research department..."

"All personnel! Administrative ranks will be adjusted by one level!"

"As for your share, the personnel department comrades will be here soon. Get ready for the good news!"

Things turned out exactly as expected.

This time, we were recognized by the higher-level academic committee, and the reward was as substantial as everyone had hoped.

Although his own version has not yet been released.

But Liu Guangqi wasn't particularly concerned about it. Given his current position, promotion and rank were no longer the most important things.

Now,

Thoughts shifted slightly in his mind.

Liu Guangqi smiled and thanked Director Lin, "Thank you so much, Director! You've gone to so much trouble! Please also convey our gratitude to the higher-level committee!"

"No need to thank me, this is all thanks to your hard work! Alright, just wait for the good news!"

"despair."

The phone hangs up.

Liu Guangqi took a deep breath, turned around and walked out of the inner office to the large research room outside.