Siheyuan, don't mess with me

While Gu Yunshu was working hard on his cooking skills, Chen Zhiguo was also busy designing. Although he was young and could not be promoted for the time being, it did not stop him from designing several more machine tools. As a time traveler, he should make more contributions within his ability!

This time, we are designing a CNC machine tool. In fact, in 1959, the Yanjing No. 1 Machine Tool Factory and Huaqing University cooperated to produce the first generation of CNC machine tools!

The conditions at that time were very poor. With no experience, no samples, and no information, it was really not easy to produce and manufacture the products based only on a photo of an old Russian CNC machine tool and a few performance indicators in promotional photos!

The only drawback is that this first generation of CNC machine tools, although identical in appearance to the Russian ones, are far inferior in functionality. Foreign machine tools can directly produce finished products, but domestic ones can only produce semi-finished products, which still need to be polished separately. This is the gap, the technological backwardness, and Chen Zhiguo wants to catch up with this gap and even surpass it!

Of course, Chen Zhiguo can't design too advanced. It's useless to have a concept without parts. The electronic components needed for the CNC template are resistors and transistors, which are very common in later generations. They are precious materials now, not to mention the semiconductor technology that only appeared in the 1970s. It's not that there are no high-end designs, but what's the use of taking them out if they can't be produced! So Chen Zhiguo only plans to take out the design drawings this time, and will not participate in the manufacture of the equipment. The approval and selection of these raw materials and components are not something he can decide, and he can't have them just because he wants them!

In the following days, Chen Zhiguo designed and taught at the same time. The entire design three subjects became a big classroom. Not only did people in the department come to learn, but even Li Guoqiang would come to listen to Chen Zhiguo's explanation of his ideas and theoretical knowledge when he had time! Of course, Chen Zhiguo would not talk about the real design. If he did, he would be a fool. Don't underestimate people. There are a lot of smart people!

Gradually, more and more people attended the class. In the end, everyone in the design institute who wanted to learn would crowd into the office of the third design department. This caused the third design department to be overcrowded, and even the corridors were full of people listening to the class! I have to say that people at that time were eager for knowledge. You copied the class notes and then lent them to me. I couldn't see the blackboard, so I stood and listened to the sound. When Chen Zhiguo was lecturing, the corridors were full of people listening to the class, but there was complete silence, for fear of missing out on what Chen Zhiguo was saying. They listened and took notes at the same time! At this time, if you made noise, you would definitely be the public enemy of the entire design institute!

Faced with this situation, Li Guoqiang directly ordered to open the large conference room in the courtyard and use it specifically for Chen Zhiguo's classes. This solved the problem of not being able to squeeze in!

In Chen Zhiguo's eyes, the principle of this generation of CNC machine tools is still very simple. A good machine tool has high precision, high speed and high efficiency, which are its criteria. And with the development of science and technology, the value of this standard is constantly improving! He only needs to explain the principles that others don't understand yet, give them a starting point, and give them a direction for development, so that they can continue to conduct research on this basis, thereby generating a fission force and promoting the development of the entire technology!

Soon, even the leaders of the Ministry of Industry were alarmed by Chen Zhiguo's class. Minister Wang Liye personally attended one of Chen Zhiguo's classes. Although he did not understand the principles that Chen Zhiguo explained, he knew one thing: if this machine tool was successfully developed, it would have a huge impact on the production of the entire industry!

No matter what kind of equipment or machinery, it needs to be processed and produced by machine tools. This is why machine tools are called "mother machines of industry"!

A CNC machine tool with high precision, high speed and high efficiency is the top priority. It can alleviate the factory's demand for high-tech fitters. Just think about it, as long as you input the desired value, the machine tool can help you process it, which is much more efficient than manual processing. Moreover, you cannot guarantee that the product produced by hand will have no errors, but CNC can do it, which ensures that the entire equipment is produced without errors! Therefore, the development of CNC machine tools can promote the development of the entire industry!

Before Chen Zhiguo's design was completed, all the machine tool-related production design units under the Ministry of Industry flocked to him, one to learn, and the other to participate in the design and production!

This situation caused Chen Zhiguo a lot of trouble. Every day, he had to receive and hold talks endlessly, which wasted a lot of time! Finally, Chen Zhiguo went directly to Minister Wang Liye and asked him to go into seclusion! All visits were rejected and they would be discussed after the design was completed! Of course, the large classroom was also forced to stop. There was no way to stop them. They were all very powerful, especially many of them were professors from various universities!

Chen Zhiguo hid back in the courtyard and focused on designing every day. Except for people from the three design departments, he refused all other people!

Chen Zhiguo stays at home every day, which not only makes his grandparents happy, but also Chen Xueru and Jiang Xiaohua. Before, Chen Zhiguo would not be back until nine or ten every night. Chen Xueru and Jiang Xiaohua support his work but are also worried about his health as they are busy all day long. Now that he is at home every day, they can accompany him every day and urge him to rest!

Moreover, Chen Zhiguo can finally go back to the bedroom to rest. Taking this step is very simple for Chen Xueru. In her eyes, Chen Zhiguo is the man in her heart! Chen Xueru thought Jiang Xiaohua would be shy and disagree, but she didn't expect that in the simple Jiang Xiaohua's heart, Chen Zhiguo's identity has changed!

Chapter 271 Yu Li gave birth, and Siheyuan welcomed a wedding boom!

March is the season of spring, when flowers are in full bloom! Chen Zhiguo's design has also entered the most critical moment, requiring a lot of calculations every day. Chen Zhiguo lamented that if he had a computer at this time, he wouldn't have to suffer like this every day. . !

That night, just as Chen Zhiguo fell asleep, there was a knock on the courtyard door. "Zhiguo, Zhiguo! Open the door!" He Yuzhu shouted from outside.

Chen Zhiguo ran out with his clothes on, "Brother Zhuzi, what's going on?"

"Yu Li is about to give birth, help me take her to the hospital!"

Chen Zhiguo opened the gate and said, "Brother Zhuzi, go and bring the person here. I'll start the car!"

"I'll be back right away!" He Yuzhu ran back. Chen Zhiguo ran back to his room, put on his shoes, took the key and started the GAZ-69. At this time, Chen Dayong, his grandparents, and everyone in the family were awakened.

"Grandpa and grandma, it's okay, Yu Li is about to give birth!"

Chen Dayong helped open the gate on the other side and reminded him, "Don't panic on the road, drive slowly, and don't let the road get too bumpy!"

"Got it, Dad!"

As he was talking, He Yuzhu came over holding Yu Li wrapped in a quilt. All the members of the He family came over. He Yuzhu put Yu Li on the back seat. Chen Wanyi followed with a package and got into the car. She also told He Daqing, "Go home and cook some supplements and bring them over. We don't know when she will give birth. Yu Li didn't eat much tonight!"

"Okay! I'll send it over when I'm done!" He Daqing nodded and agreed.

Chen Zhiguo drove to the Red Star Hospital and saw that Yu Li was in great pain, but the doctor told him to wait a while after the examination, so he asked He Yuzhu to help Yu Li walk around more!

"Zhiguo, please make another trip. Yu Li has not eaten much tonight. Let her eat more while she can still eat!" Although Chen Wanyi has never given birth to a child, she knows some of the details of childbirth from what she has seen and heard. Especially after Yu Li became pregnant, she also inquired about precautions from many sources and tried to make thorough preparations!

"Don't worry, Aunt Chen, I'll be back soon!" Chen Zhiguo didn't shirk his responsibility and immediately agreed. It was just a matter of running two errands.

Red Star Hospital is not far from No. 95 Hospital. Chen Zhiguo came back soon. "Uncle He, are you ready?"

"Okay, we have everything ready at home, just heat it up!" He Daqing prepared two insulated lunch boxes, and He Yushui carried a bag containing milk powder, a kettle and other things!

"Let's go, Sister Yu Li will have to wait a while, just in time for us to eat!"

Because Yu Li was pregnant, the family always prepared food for her as a midnight snack. He Daqing cooked ten eggs, heated up a few white flour buns, and put the bone soup in a thermos box. It was simple and nutritious!

When we returned to the hospital, we saw He Yuzhu supporting Yu Li as they walked slowly in the corridor. Yu Li held her stomach from time to time and cried out in pain. Both of He Yuzhu's arms were pinched bruises by her, but He Yuzhu still had to comfort Yu Li with a smile!

"Yu Li, eat more, you will have more strength to give birth later!" Chen Wanyi held the lunch box and let Yu Li eat a few bites in between the pain! Chen Zhiguo's scalp was numb, looking at Yu Li's painful expression, it was obviously very uncomfortable, but she insisted on swallowing food, all for the baby in her belly. It must be said that mothers are great. Giving birth is really a painful and troublesome thing!

I wanted to bring He Yushui back home, fearing that she would be scared, but she firmly disagreed and wanted to stay in the hospital to watch her eldest nephew being born!

When Chen Zhiguo came back, he sighed, "Giving birth is really not easy! I saw Yu Li's face turned pale with pain. Xiaohua, how did you give birth? Was it that painful too?"

Jiang Xiaohua said with lingering fear, "I started to feel pain in the middle of the night and it lasted until daytime. It was so painful that I wanted to give up the birth several times. It was so painful! I didn't give birth until the afternoon! The midwife said that it was fortunate that I had a good foundation and could hold on, otherwise there would be two deaths!"

"Giving birth is like going to the gates of hell!" Chen Xueru sighed.

Chen Zhiguo looked at Chen Xueru and Jiang Xiaohua, "It's so dangerous, do you still want to have a baby?"

Unexpectedly, Chen Xueru and Jiang Xiaohua said in unison, "I want to!" Chen Zhiguo smiled! What else can I ask for? I can only love you twice as much!

At noon, He Yuzhu came over to announce the good news, "Zhiguo, Zhiguo! It's born, it's born, I have a son! Haha!"

Before anyone entered the yard, they heard He Yuzhu's loud voice, "Congratulations, Brother Zhuzi!"

"How heavy are the pillars?" Wang Meihua asked after hearing the news.

"Seven pounds and two ounces, a big fat boy!" He Yuzhu was so happy that he couldn't close his mouth. "I have to go to Yu Li's house later to tell her the good news. Zhiguo, let me ride the bike!"

"Here! You can use it for the next few days!"

"Okay! When the baby is one month old, I'll treat you to a drink!" He Yuzhu pushed his bicycle and left in a hurry!

"Grandson, you have to work hard!" The grandmother standing at the door shouted to Chen Zhiguo in the yard. Chen Zhiguo was not shy, but Chen Xueru and Jiang Xiaohua blushed!

"Daughter-in-law, bring a basket of eggs over. I'm sure they don't have that many ready!"

"I got it! Mom, I'll send it over right away. I'll still be able to catch up with Zhuzi to go to Yu Li's house to tell him the good news!" Wang Meihua carried a basket of eggs, covered it with a blue cloth and went over!

After his grandson was born, He Daqing ran back happily to cook. Chen Wanyi and He Yushui were taking care of him in the hospital. When the second aunt heard that Yu Li had given birth to a son, the news quickly spread throughout the courtyard. She was envious and thought to herself that she should hurry up and urge the head of the household to rent a house quickly and make room for the eldest son to get married, so that she could have her first grandson this year!

When Xu Damao heard the news, he couldn't help but curse inwardly, "How can I give birth to a boy? No, I have to hurry up and try to get married and have a son this year! I will ask my mom after get off work tonight when she can propose marriage!" Those who had the conditions took action secretly, and those who didn't were also working hard to create the conditions!

He Yuzhu had a son, which directly stimulated everyone in the Siheyuan and accelerated the marriage craze in the Siheyuan. This was something He Yuzhu had not expected. However, He Yuzhu was not much older than them. When they saw He Yuzhu holding his son, they would definitely be jealous, and of course those who had the conditions would want to get married!

Yan Bugui's family, "Master, how about we find a wife for the eldest son?"

"What are you talking about? He is going to split up the family, isn't it up to him to decide these things?" Yan Bugui said dissatisfiedly. It costs money to find a matchmaker, but on second thought, he really has to find a marriage. Otherwise, if the house opposite him is rented by Liu Haizhong's family, not only will all his planning over the years be in vain, the loss will be huge, and it will be uncomfortable to live in! His every word and action is under the eyes of the old Liu family, what privacy can he have?

The eldest son was determined to separate and live independently, but he had two sons who would need a house when they got married in the future. The house at the back was a bit small, but it could still accommodate a bed for two people. Whoever wanted to live in the big house would have to pay more. Competition meant pressure. Yan Bugui thought that this method was right. It seemed that he had to use the eldest son's name to try to occupy the house!

"Okay! I'll go talk to the matchmaker!" Yan Bugui changed his mind, but he didn't know if the previous matchmaker would hold a grudge against him!

Yan Jiecheng had no idea that Yan Bugui was going to find him a wife. He was studying hard now. Chen Zhiguo helped him find a connection. Yan Jiecheng entered Liu Haizhong's training class and became an apprentice forger. Fortunately, he had trained in the boiler room and could hold on after swinging the sledgehammer. If he had the physique before, he would have no strength after swinging the sledgehammer twice. It seems that having enough food is the last word. If Yan Bugui is frugal with his mouth, his body will collapse sooner or later. Yan Jiecheng is glad that he made up his mind to leave home, otherwise there would be no such good thing for him! Only when people are in desperate situations can they realize the importance of opportunities. Yan Jiecheng is not the smartest apprentice, but he is the most serious and hardworking student!

Because Yan Jiecheng joined in the middle, he had to work twice as hard if he wanted to catch up. Fortunately, he was recommended by Chen Zhiguo and Liu Haizhong was an old neighbor, so he was naturally taken care of. Of course, Yan Jiecheng first took a serious attitude and gained Liu Haizhong's recognition, otherwise he couldn't expect Liu Haizhong to treat him specially!

Although Liu Haizhong may not be reliable in other matters, he is really serious and responsible when it comes to training his apprentices. He does not hold back. As long as you want to learn and as long as you can understand, he will teach you everything he knows. This is a good teacher meeting a good student! Liu Haizhong was satisfied, and Yan Jiecheng also learned something!

Although they don't work in the boiler room, apprentices still get paid, which is two or three yuan higher than when they were temporary workers in the boiler room! Yan Jiecheng didn't rent a house. He relied on the connections he made while working in the boiler room to temporarily live in the boiler room. Not only is it warm, but there is also hot water for bathing every day, which is quite comfortable. Yan Jiecheng plans to wait until the training is over and he can officially start working before renting a house. Now he saves all his time to practice his skills!

Of course Yan Bugui didn't understand what Yan Jiecheng was busy with, so he went to find a matchmaker first. When Matchmaker Wang saw Yan Bugui coming to her house, she looked very embarrassed and didn't treat him well. Fortunately, Yan Bugui was thick-skinned and didn't care at all!

No one can resist money. This is Yan Bugui's understanding. Matchmaker Wang also understands this. How can they refuse the money that is delivered to their door? However, in order to avoid disputes in the future, after all, Yan Bugui's reputation has become a bad name. It is very difficult for such a family to go on a blind date. Matchmaker Wang put forward harsh conditions.

"You have to pay first. If it doesn't work out, you won't get your money back. If it doesn't work out, you have to introduce someone else again. For each person you introduce, I'll add two dollars as a running errand fee!"

"There is no such price. It's five dollars each. I'll pay you if we can make a deal! You're cheating me!" Yan Bugui values ​​money more than his life. How could he tolerate such fraud from Wang the matchmaker?

"With your family's reputation, everyone around here knows it. Is there any girl who wants to marry into your family?" Matchmaker Wang was a talker to begin with, so how could she show weakness? With just one sentence, Yan Bugui was almost on the verge of collapse!

A year ago, Yan Bugui could proudly say that although his family conditions were not good, he was from a family of scholars, he was a teacher, and he was also the boss of the courtyard! But now, what can he show off? Everything is already known on the street. Everyone nearby knows the old Yan family in No. 95 courtyard!

"You can't ask for extra money if we can't make it. What if you specifically pick those with bad conditions?"

"If you don't believe me, you can choose someone else to help introduce me and see who dares to take your order!"

Matchmaker Wang is not afraid of Yan Bugui at all. Matchmakers are also divided into regions. Matchmakers from Dongcheng cannot accept orders from Xicheng, and Nanluogu cannot accept orders from other places! They all have their own territories. Even if they don’t have the right one, matchmakers from different regions will adjust their resources to each other, and no one will cross the line!

Chapter 272 Liu Guangqi’s pre-wedding preparations!

As an old local, Yan Bugui certainly knew the rules of the area division between matchmakers, but Yan Bugui could not stand being exposed like this. Every penny counts! "No, who only goes on blind dates once? There is no such rule to add money every time! I can give five yuan first, but adding money later is definitely not allowed!"

"Don't you see? We know everything about your family. We can find out your family situation by asking around. Which girl in the neighborhood is willing? I have to go to a distant place to look for you. I have to pay more for such a long journey. Who would want to travel a long distance if I don't pay for running errands? The round-trip fare is not money! If I make more trips, I will have to pay for it, right?"

"You can't ask for two dollars. The ticket is only five cents, and a round trip is only ten cents. Fifty cents is fine, right?" Yan Bugui felt distressed, but he had to pay the money! There is no gain without pain, and how can a donkey turn a mill without a carrot?

"Get out! I'm not that cheap. You may be shameless, but I still have some dignity. You want to get rid of me with just fifty cents? Don't even think about it!" Matchmaker Wang was angry!

"It takes a whole day to go back and forth, and the soles of my shoes will be worn out by all the walking. It's free to buy shoes. I don't eat or drink for a whole day! Besides, my time is not money. I also have to take business! It's better to take business at home than to earn your money!" Matchmaker Wang thought, who else can I rip off if not you? You ask for money only when the conditions are not good!

Seeing how tough Wang the matchmaker was, Yan Bugui also softened. Now he was asking her to do something for him. "It's one dollar at most. I won't give you any more!" Yan Bugui hardened his heart and spent a lot of money. In the past, he always took advantage of others. Now he felt really uncomfortable when others took advantage of him, as if his flesh was being cut out!

No, just meet once, as long as she is a woman, no matter how pretty or ugly, tall or short she is! Yan Bugui was a little crazy at this time, thinking only about how to save a dollar and how not to be taken advantage of by others, without thinking about marrying a virtuous wife, getting to know her better, and looking at her character, these conventional practices! In his mind, it's not me who is marrying a wife, so what does it have to do with me if she is good or bad? It's OK as long as she is a woman!

Matchmaker Wang looked at Yan Bugui's somewhat ferocious expression and knew that she had reached her limit. Without hesitation, she extended her hand and said, "Deal! Take the money!" The matchmaker's most basic skill of observing people's words and expressions was mastered by her, and she controlled the timing very well!

Yan Bugui paid the money and when he returned home he remembered that he had not informed Yan Jiecheng yet, so the five dollars must be paid by Yan Jiecheng!

So Yan Bugui hurried out of the house again, but when he arrived at the steel rolling mill, Yan Bugui only remembered that Yan Jiecheng was working as a temporary worker in the boiler room. He had no idea that Yan Jiecheng had become a forging apprentice. The guard went to the boiler room to ask, but he couldn't hear clearly because of the loud noise. He only knew that Yan Jiecheng no longer worked in the boiler room!

Now Yan Bugui was panicked. He had already given the money, but what if he couldn’t find his eldest son?

Yan Bugui rushed back to the Siheyuan. In fact, there were many employees of the steel rolling mill near the Siheyuan. However, after Yan Bugui's reputation became bad, no one paid any attention to him!

Yan Bugui could only wait for Liu Haizhong to come back from get off work and ask him about the situation. As for Chen Zhiguo, Yan Bugui was very self-aware. The Chen family simply ignored him, and the same went for He Daqing's family!

Yan Bugui paced back and forth anxiously at the gate of the compound, and finally saw Liu Haizhong and Liu Guangqi walking in, talking and laughing!

"Old Liu, I want to trouble you with something!"

"Old Yan! What's the matter?" Since Liu Haizhong's big belly disappeared, the way he walks has changed. He walks normally and no longer puts his hands behind his back. When talking to people, he puts his hands in front of his chest and lets them hang naturally!

"I want to know where my Yan Jiecheng is working now!"

Liu Haizhong was stunned. Just as he was about to speak, he felt his clothes being pulled on the back. He quickly said with a smile, "Yan Jiecheng, aren't you working in the boiler room?"

"He told me that he was working as a temporary worker in the boiler room, but when I went to see him today, the security guard told me that he had quit. I wanted to ask you to find out for me!" Yan Bugui smiled.

"Not wanting to do it? Then I really don't know. How about this, when I go to work tomorrow, I'll go ask for you!" Liu Haizhong pretended to be confused and laughed it off!

"Thank you so much!"

"By the way, do you have anything important to discuss with Yan Jiecheng?"

"Nothing, I just want to see how he's doing lately!" Yan Bugui smiled hypocritically, but he didn't dare to tell the truth. It was because of those two back rooms, and he was also on guard against you!

Liu Haizhong was full of contempt. You are such a stingy person. You didn't even give me a cigarette when I asked you to do something for me. If we weren't old neighbors, I wouldn't even bother to talk to you! You are so stingy, but you still care about your son. No ghost would believe you! Fortunately, my son reminded me and I didn't tell you! Liu Haizhong felt very uncomfortable and didn't want to talk to him anymore. It was a bit annoying!