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"When they come to buy machine tools, we'll have to rip them off big time!" Zhang Changwei said quietly from the side. "Otherwise, it would be a waste for the five of us who eat bread here at John's every day!"

Xiao Shan glanced speechlessly at the excited Zhang Changwei. How could this guy be even more ruthless than himself?

"We need to call Factory Director Li right away and give him the good news," Zhou Bangqiu said, looking at Xiao Shan. "Xiao Shan, you've made a huge contribution to our factory this time!"

"No! It's not just our factory, it's our country too, those are huge contributions!" Zhou Bangqiu excitedly grabbed Xiao Shan's arm. "Come on, let's go make a call. If the factory doesn't give you a reward this time, I'll be the first to object!"

Zhou Bangqiu was well aware that once other factories saw the effectiveness of the new machine tools, they would inevitably try to purchase them.

If only their Red Star Steel Mill can buy the new machine tools from Allen, wouldn't it be very easy for them to make a profit from the price difference?

Even without profiting from the price difference, Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill will undoubtedly remain the undisputed leader in the domestic metallurgical market.

After all, machine tools are the lifeblood of a metallurgical plant.

Especially now that domestic production levels are relatively backward, it is impossible to produce such precision machine tools.

For at least the next few years, China will need to rely on imports for its machine tools.

This is great news for Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill!

So when Li Huaide, who was far away in Beijing, heard this good news, he was so happy that he jumped up from his seat.

Li Huaide said to Xiao Shan on the phone, "Xiao Shan, you really made our factory proud this time! I'm going to the Metallurgical Bureau for a meeting now. Our Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill can finally hold its head high this time!"

Xiao Shan humbly stated that it was all thanks to everyone's efforts.

Before hanging up, Li Huaide asked Zhou Bang to increase their travel expenses by £100 so they could find a place to celebrate.

On the way back to the room, Zhou Bangqiu excitedly told Xiao Shan, "Factory Director Li said that the extra £100 will be transferred to the factory's account tomorrow via check, along with the final payment for the machine tool. We just need to go to the bank to collect it tomorrow!"

The next day, Xiao Shan brought Zhou Bangqiu to the machine tool factory.

Actually, Allen typed out a contract at home yesterday, and both parties signed it.

However, it doesn't have the machine tool factory's official seal. I'm here today to get it stamped.

Once the official seal was affixed, the contract between the steel rolling mill and the machine tool factory officially came into effect.

After paying the full amount, Xiaoshan and his team were able to take the machine tool home.

Zhou Bangqiu handed the checks that he and Xiao Shan had withdrawn from the bank early that morning to Allen.

After Allen gave the money to the finance department to withdraw all the funds, he instructed his subordinates to prepare the machine tools.

"Xiao, all the machine tools should be packed by tomorrow morning, and I've also arranged for the trucks to transport them!" Allen said to Xiao Shan with a smile.

It must be said that Allen truly embodies the principle of "if you doubt someone, don't use them; if you use someone, don't doubt them."

Since finalizing the cooperation agreement with Xiaoshan, he has completely regarded Xiaoshan as his partner.

Now, worried that Xiaoshan might be ripped off by the trucks he contacts in Birmingham, he even helped Xiaoshan contact familiar trucks to transport the machine tools to the port.

The truck he found was naturally much cheaper than the one Xiaoshan found on his own.

"Mr. Allen, thank you so much!" Xiao Shan said with a smile, expressing his gratitude to Allen.

Allen, in an ambiguous tone, told Xiao Shan, "We're all on the same side, helping each other is only right!"

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After the matter was settled, Xiao Shan followed Zhou Bangqiu back to the hotel, and then took everyone out to find a Western restaurant for a good meal.

With the remaining funds in hand, Xiao Shan took everyone to the Red Lion Bar that evening to enjoy a performance by the dancers.

The next day, after checking out of the hotel, everyone went to the machine tool factory.

By this time, all thirty machine tools had been loaded onto the truck.

After Xiao Shan and Allen confirmed the goods were correct one last time, they prepared to set off.

"See you next time, Xiao!" Allen personally stood outside the factory to see Xiao Shan and his group off.

Xiao Shan smiled and waved to Allen, "See you next time, Mr. Allen!"

Two days later, Xiao Shan's convoy finally arrived at the port.

The group, carrying the machine tools, boarded a ship back home overnight.

After being away for so long, everyone is eager to go home.

So when they went back, everyone was even happier than when they came to John's Bull.

More than a month later, the group finally arrived at Qingdao Port.

When the ship came to dock with a violent jolt, everyone's eyes reddened slightly.

When Xiao Shan and his group disembarked from the ship, Li Huaide personally led the transportation and security personnel to wait for them at the dock.

When the welcoming party saw Xiao Shan and his group disembarking from the boat, they immediately applauded.

Holding a megaphone, Li Huaide stood at the front of the welcoming crowd and excitedly shouted, "Welcome home to our six heroes from the Red Star Steel Rolling Mill!"

"Welcome, welcome!" everyone echoed in unison.

Immediately afterwards, six people carrying big red flowers stepped forward and ran up to Xiao Shan and the others, putting the big red flowers on the six of them.

"Come on, let's get in the car quickly, the factory is holding a celebration banquet for you!" Li Huaide stepped forward and warmly shook Zhou Bangqiu's hand.

Two days later, the convoy from Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill returned safely to Beijing.

Since it was already evening, Li Huaide instructed the security and transportation departments to set up the machine tools in the workshop, and then said to Xiao Shan and Zhou Bangqiu, "Xiao Shan, Minister Zhou, you should go back and rest today."

"You all must come to the factory tomorrow morning; there will be an awards ceremony for you then!"

Judging from the smile on Li Huaide's face, it's clear that the six of them will definitely reap the rewards this time.

Especially Xiaoshan.

This not only saved the factory a sum of money spent on purchasing machine tools.

More importantly, in the future, other metallurgical plants in China that want to purchase such machine tools will have to go through Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill.

After saying goodbye to Li Huaide, Xiao Shan and Zhou Bangqiu left the steel rolling mill together.

On the way, Zhou Bangqiu said to Xiao Shan with a look of emotion, "Stepping on our own land feels so different, so reassuring!"

“Yes, there’s nowhere better than this!” Xiao Shan nodded in agreement.

Zhou Bangqiu smiled and patted Xiao Shan on the shoulder: "Let's go!"

After saying goodbye to Zhou Bangqiu, Xiao Shan walked all the way back to Compound No. 95.

At this time, the main gate of the courtyard house was already bolted. Xiao Shan originally planned to go around to the other side of the gate to wake up his third uncle.

But seeing that the lights were still on in Yan Jiecheng's room, Xiao Shan gently knocked on the window of the room.

Hearing someone knocking on the window, Yan Jiecheng quickly drew back the curtains and opened the window: "Who is it?"

"It's me, Xiaoshan, please open the gate for me."

Upon seeing that it was Xiao Shan, Yan Jiecheng quickly said, "It's Xiao Shan! Wait a moment, I'll come open the door for you right away!"

A short while later, the gate of compound number 95 opened, and Yan Jiecheng appeared in front of Xiao Shan wearing a vest and slippers.

"Thanks, Jiecheng!" Xiao Shan said, taking out a pack of John Bull cigarettes from his pocket and offering one to Yan Jiecheng.

Yan Jiecheng quickly took the cigarette from Xiao Shan's hand and said with a smile, "Xiao Shan, you're too kind!"

"I'm going in now, let's talk again tomorrow!" Xiao Shan waved to Yan Jiecheng.

Xiao Shan arrived at his house, pushed the door, but it wouldn't budge.

It seems that Ding Qiunan did take my advice to heart; she must use a saddle plug when she sleeps tonight.

"Wife, I'm home!" Xiao Shan knocked on the door and called out softly.

Soon after, the lights came on inside.

Ding Qiunan put on her coat and came over to open the door for Xiao Shan.

The next day, Xiao Shan got out of bed feeling refreshed.

Ding Qiunan had already gotten up and was preparing breakfast.

As for Xiao Jingyan, she is currently being carried by Feng Chunlian and walking in the courtyard.

After breakfast, Xiao Shan took out the gifts he had brought for Ding Qiunan and Feng Chunlian and gave them to the two of them.

Seeing the two happy people, Xiao Shan continued, "By the way, this time on the ship, I traded something with the crew for a camera and took a lot of photos. I'll get them developed at the factory and show them to you later."

Upon hearing Xiao Shan's words, Ding Qiunan and Feng Chunlian naturally looked on with anticipation.

Just then, He Yuzhu appeared at Xiao Shan's door.

Looking at Xiao Shan inside the house, He Yuzhu smiled and said, "Xiao Shan, Yan Jiecheng was right, you really are back! How was the journey? Was everything alright?"

"It went very smoothly!" Xiao Shan nodded, then took out the lighter he had bought for He Yuzhu from the gifts he had brought back and handed it to He Yuzhu.

As a result, He Yuzhu quickly unpacked the lighter that Xiao Shan handed him and held it in his hand, playing with it with great interest.

Watching He Yuzhu play with the lighter, Xiao Shan cautioned, "Brother Zhu, you can just play with this lighter at home or in the factory, but whatever you do, don't take it outside to play with!"

"Xiaoshan, don't worry, I definitely won't take it outside to play!" He Yuzhu immediately nodded in agreement.

However, his gaze never left the lighter in his hand.

Because Li Huaide had instructed them to arrive at the steel rolling mill early today, Xiao Shan didn't say much to He Yuzhu and rode his bicycle directly to the steel rolling mill with Ding Qiunan.

Meanwhile, Li Huaide was organizing workers to set up the venue in the canteen.

"Hang this banner a little higher!" Li Huaide directed the workers with a beaming smile. "That character over there is crooked, readjust it!"

God knows how much Xiaoshan has boosted his reputation this time!

Xiaoshan not only saved the factory a lot of pounds in one go, but also made connections with the machine tool factory in John Bull, which established Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill's leading position in the national metallurgical industry.

As a result, his status as the director of the steel rolling mill naturally rose accordingly.

At this time, the workers in the factory also heard about Xiaoshan's great achievement at John Bull.

As frontline workers in the workshop, they understand the importance of a good machine tool better than the factory leaders.

A good machine tool can not only make their work easier, but also greatly reduce their chances of getting injured at work.

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So when Xiao Shan arrived at the welding workshop, he was immediately welcomed by his fellow workers.

Xiao Shan then handed over the gifts he had brought back from John Bull to Mao Dexing and Luo Zhengqiu.

After all, these two people were the best to Xiaoshan in the welding workshop.

Not long after, Li Huaide sent someone to bring Xiao Shan to the canteen.

Upon arriving at the cafeteria, Xiao Shan and Zhou Bangqiu were each given a large spark pinned to their chests.

The two then sat on the high platform in the cafeteria, waiting for the awards ceremony to begin!

As the celebration party began, Li Huaide recounted the achievements of Xiao Shan and his group to all the workers in the factory.

Afterwards, Li Huaide announced that the levels of Xiao Shan and the other six people would be raised by one level.

Xiao Shan's welding skill level couldn't be upgraded, so his cadre rank was upgraded instead.

In other words, Xiao Shan has now been promoted from deputy workshop director to workshop director.

Of course, Luo Zhengqiu was still in charge of the daily work in the welding workshop, and Xiao Shan's position as workshop director was mainly honorary.

In addition to raising their rank, Li Huaide also gave Xiao Shan and the others substantial material rewards.

Xiao Shan received a prize of 500 yuan, Zhou Bangqiu received 300 yuan, and the other four people each received 200 yuan.

Finally, Li Huaide approved a week of paid leave for Xiao Shan and the other six people!

Zhou Bangqiu and the others all knew that they had benefited from Xiao Shan's influence this time, so they were very grateful to Xiao Shan.

So after the commendation ceremony, Zhou Bang asked them to find Xiao Shan and invite him out for a nice meal.

Xiao Shan readily agreed.

After telling Ding Qiunan, Xiao Shan followed Zhou Bangqiu and the others out of the steel rolling mill and found a place to have a good meal.

They ate until after 4 p.m., when Xiao Shan got up and told Zhou Bangqiu that he had to go pick up his wife from get off work.