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

Despite his administrative position, his years of experience in the machinery industry have given him a thorough understanding of machine tool technology. Previously, counterfeit equipment often lacked precision and suffered from numerous performance shortcomings, even being jokingly referred to as "sickly" – prone to frequent breakdowns and constant repairs. He had never seen such a masterpiece, a perfect fusion of precision structure and industrial power. Just by observing its casing craftsmanship, one could tell it was no ordinary machine.

"Director Lin, you've come at just the right time." Liu Guangqi smiled faintly and handed over a set of special steel parts that had just been processed. "The first set of prototype parts has just come off the production line. Please take a look."

Director Lin took the part and brought it close to the light, carefully running his fingertips over the smooth curves. He couldn't help but exclaim in amazement, "The surface smoothness... the transition of the curves... even the finest machining marks are hard to detect!"

He suddenly looked up at Liu Guangqi, the burning excitement in his eyes gradually settling into a deep caution: "Comrade Guangqi, there's no need for beating around the bush. Please tell me the truth—what level has this CNC machine tool reached? The country urgently needs a breakthrough, and I need the most accurate assessment."

Liu Guangqi nodded solemnly, raising his hand to indicate the dimly lit CNC control interface. His voice wasn't loud, but it clearly reached the ears of everyone present:

"Director, this is a heavy-duty CNC machine with multi-functional processing capabilities. Its core value lies in its ability to perform one-time complete forming processing of complex parts."

He paused briefly, then held up the steel part in his hand: "Take this chromium-molybdenum steel part as an example. In the past, we needed to go through three processes: milling, boring, and grinding, change three machines, and then ask experienced craftsmen to do manual finishing. Even then, we couldn't produce many qualified products in a whole day."

"Now, all you need to do is fix the materials, execute the preset program, and the finished product will be presented directly. The precision error is controlled within an extremely low range, and the quality of all products meets the standards." He looked around and said, word by word, "Most importantly, it can cover the processing of core components in four major categories and more than ten different specifications."

After he finished speaking, the research and development room fell silent.

Even the technicians who were personally involved in its development finally understood the true significance of this heavy machine tool.

Director Lin's breathing suddenly became heavier.

Integrated processing of four major categories and more than ten types of components—what does this mean?

This means that from this moment on, we can produce the key components that we have long been dependent on and had to purchase at high prices!

Moreover, we have the capacity to produce as much as we want!

"Good...that's wonderful!" Director Lin's eyes suddenly reddened, and he grasped Liu Guangqi's hand tightly. His voice trembled with suppressed emotion as he held the man's hand firmly: "You've fought a brilliant and hard-fought battle! Our country's machine tool industry can finally stand tall today!"

"Don't worry, I will personally go to the ministry this time to recommend you for commendation!"

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Director Lin's ability to act is indeed astonishing.

The report was submitted that same day, reaching the highest decision-making level in charge of the industrial sector.

A more experienced team of experts from within the industrial system arrived at the scene that afternoon.

The review panel quickly reached a conclusion after inspecting the CNC machine tool—just as Liu Guangqi asserted, the precision of this equipment was indeed at the forefront of global technology.

Subsequently, Director Lin personally made a phone call to the top leadership of the First Ministry of Machine Building to report the result clearly and solemnly.

The news seemed to be carried by an invisible wind, sweeping across every corner of the country's industrial system at an astonishing speed.

In the administrative conference room of Tsinghua University, discussions about the teaching arrangements for the next semester were proceeding in an orderly manner, with a hint of weariness in the air.

Just then, the principal's secretary quietly walked in and whispered a few words in his ear.

The principal straightened up abruptly, the fatigue on his face vanishing instantly in the face of the sudden shock and disbelief.

He gripped the microphone in front of him, cleared his throat, and his voice trembled slightly with barely suppressed emotion.

"Ladies and gentlemen, please allow me to interrupt the meeting—I have some extremely important news to announce."

The room fell silent, and all the professors' eyes turned to look.

The principal looked around, speaking each word slowly and forcefully:

"Our student Liu Guangqi, together with the college's professor team, has successfully developed a high-precision CNC machine tool that has reached the world's leading level."

After a brief silence, applause erupted like a tidal wave, instantly filling the entire space.

"Incredible! This is truly an incredible breakthrough!"

An elderly professor from the Mechanical Engineering Department, his hair graying, suddenly stood up, his eyes slightly red, his voice hoarse with excitement:

"After waiting for so many years... we finally have our own high-end machine tools... we no longer have to be controlled by others or depend on them."

He took off his glasses and hastily wiped his eyes with the back of his hand. These words expressed the long-suppressed feelings of everyone present, and a sense of triumph silently spread throughout the conference room.

That afternoon, Tsinghua University quickly decided to form a special inspection team led by department leaders to visit the Ministry of Machinery Industry the following day to witness firsthand this major achievement in the industrial field.

At the same time, in the office of Director Lin of the First Ministry of Machine Building, the telephone rang almost non-stop.

He had just hung up one call when the receiver rang urgently again. Director Lin picked up the phone once more, his voice already slightly hoarse:

"Hello, Ministry of Machine Building."

"Old Lin, it's me, from the Ministry of Light Industry!" A crisp and familiar voice came from the other end of the receiver. "Enough with the pleasantries—you've really brought honor to the entire industrial front this time! We need at least two CNC machine tools next year, so please arrange them for us first, no matter what..."

"With this, the production efficiency of our subordinate electrical appliance factory will increase exponentially. It's settled then. If you don't agree, I'll go directly to your minister!"

Before the words were even finished, the other party had already hung up decisively, as if afraid of hearing any excuses.

Director Lin shook his head helplessly. Before he could even pick up his water glass, the phone rang again.

This time it was Director Tian from the Ministry of Metallurgy, and his tone was even more urgent:

"Old Lin, you need to be clear about priorities! Their Ministry of Light Industry only needs machine tools to produce household appliances and earn some foreign exchange, but our metallurgical sector is crucial to the lifeline of the nation's basic industries. Giving priority to us is the best course of action. When can we officially start production? We urgently need the equipment!"

Immediately afterwards, other departments within the Ministry of Machine Building, such as those related to shipbuilding and aviation, also called.

The meaning behind their words is similar: since they are all departments within the same system, such achievements should naturally be prioritized for their own people, and quotas must be reserved for them to be supplied as soon as possible.

In just half a day, the General Machinery Division, headed by Director Lin, has become the most prominent focus within the entire industrial system.

The phone call brought praise from my superior, whose voice was filled with a satisfied smile.

He held the receiver, his face beaming with a smile: "Sir, this is all thanks to Comrade Guangqi and the entire R&D team. I only did some coordination work. Please rest assured, we have already arranged a technical exchange meeting and invited relevant departments to come and inspect."

The news of the successful development of the high-precision CNC machine tool spread like wildfire throughout the industrial sector. The First Ministry of Machine Building received considerable attention, and Liu Guangqi's name was repeatedly mentioned in various factories, mines, and technical units. In the submitted report, Director Lin specifically emphasized Liu Guangqi's contributions—from the initial 3D transistor to the integrated circuit board, and then to the system design of the entire machine tool, Liu Guangqi was always the soul of the technical breakthrough. Over the past hundred days and nights, the team overcame one technical barrier after another, and he himself repeatedly worked through the night revising drawings and adjusting parameters, ultimately ensuring the successful completion of this task.

Soon after, the commendation decision from the First Ministry of Machine Building was officially issued.

When Director Lin arrived at the R&D lab with the documents, Liu Guangqi was discussing mass production process details with his colleagues in the technical team. Upon receiving the notification, he immediately went to the director's office.

"Comrade Guangqi, congratulations."

Director Lin smiled and handed over the documents: "After review, the Ministry has decided to promote you to Level 7 Engineer, given your outstanding performance in the development of high-precision CNC machine tools." He paused briefly, then added gently, "Furthermore, the Ministry will continue to monitor the assessment of Level 6 Engineers. You should understand the considerations behind this."

Liu Guangqi took the document stamped with the red seal, his eyes falling on the words "Level 7 Engineer," and he already understood.

Indeed, with his educational background, technical achievements, and engineering practice skills, he had long met the corresponding standards. His only shortcoming was his relatively short tenure—if it weren't for this outstanding contribution, even a promotion to Level 7 engineer would have been difficult. He raised his head, his expression showing no sign of resentment, but rather an understanding smile: "Director, I understand. I fully understand the department's arrangements."

Seeing his clear understanding, Director Lin's admiration deepened. He gestured for him to sit on the sofa and slowly said, "Guangqi, your promotion speed is rare in the entire system. It's been less than two years since you joined the company and became a Level 7 engineer. If you were to be promoted to Level 6 now, it would inevitably attract some discussion and even affect the credibility of the professional title evaluation. It's not that your achievements are insufficient, but rather that we need to give the outside world a gradual acceptance process."

He then changed the subject, his tone becoming more confident: "But the ministry has always recognized your abilities and contributions. This Level 7 engineer certification is just a transition. Once you have more experience, even if you maintain your current performance, your application for Level 6 engineer will proceed smoothly. At that time, you won't need to apply; the ministry will arrange it on its own."

Liu Guangqi smiled inwardly. To be honest, whether it was level six or seven, it wasn't that important to him. It was just a slight difference in allowances—in these days of scarcity, when many things were rationed, what difference did an extra ten or twenty yuan make? It was just enough to buy a few more kilograms of meat, and even then, you had to be lucky enough to have ration coupons and stock. Besides, he couldn't buy a house or a car right now; at his current level, income wasn't his primary consideration.

He genuinely didn't care when he would reach Level Six. Moreover, while Level Six and Level Seven seemed like only one level apart, it was actually a clear dividing line. Once he entered the ranks of Level Six engineers, his future path would likely lead to academic research institutions like the Chinese Academy of Sciences. He was still young; at least for now, he wasn't ready to fully dedicate himself to purely theoretical research—working alongside those brilliant scholars who had devoted their lives to science? Just imagining it made him feel a heavy weight on his shoulders.

Others' talents come from their own intellect, which allows them to construct formulas and establish theories from scratch.

And what about him?

It was just a coincidence that I was born in that peaceful and glorious era, and was fortunate enough to stand on the foundation laid by my predecessors to become a transmitter of knowledge.

Compared to such geniuses,

He knew his own worth.

Now, he prefers to stay at his workplace, guarding the blueprints he drew, watching them gradually transform into roaring machinery and the cornerstones supporting the nation's destiny.

Thinking of this,

Liu Guangqi stood up and replied with a smile, "Thank you for your guidance, Director!"

"I understand your and the department's deeper meaning."

"Rest assured! Whether I am rated as a Level 7 engineer or a Level 6 engineer, I will devote myself to the mass production of CNC machine tools and will never let the department down."

Director Lin reached out and patted him on the shoulder, his eyes showing satisfaction:

"I knew I hadn't chosen the wrong person!"

"Just list out what equipment, funding, and venue you need, and I'll take care of it personally!"

After discussing the professional title,

Director Lin's smile deepened, his tone brimming with pride:

"By the way, leaders and engineers from several departments within the industrial system will be coming to inspect the area in a couple of days..."

"Then you can give a proper presentation on the technology and explain the ins and outs of CNC machine tools."

"Let's help them use it as soon as possible!"

finished,

He strolled to the window, gazing at the busy figures below, and sighed, "Another year is about to pass in the blink of an eye."

"This year, our First Ministry of Machine Building can finally stand up straight!"

"Not only did your designed export electrical appliances reduce the country's foreign debt, but you also made a breakthrough in high-precision CNC machine tools in the second half of the year, breaking the foreign blockade."

"People look at us differently now!"

Liu Guangqi listened,

A smile involuntarily crept onto his lips—he could perfectly imagine such a scene.

Although this country has always emphasized the development of heavy industry,