Siheyuan: Start with a Truck Driver

Chapter 693
The cafeteria of the wired power plant serves lunch at noon.

but.

Due to the lack of supplies, lunch at noon every day can only be described as clear soup and little water.

So many researchers will choose to go home for dinner at noon.

The same is true for Professor Zhang Tianming.

If his home is in a small alley not far from the research institute, it only takes ten minutes to walk.

Moreover, Zhang Tianming's daughter-in-law is sick in bed all year round, and he has to go back to feed her at noon every day.

As soon as the institute's closing bell rang, Zhang Tianming picked up his canvas bag, pushed open the office door, and walked out.

Thinking of what happened this morning, he felt a little uncomfortable.

Zhang Tianming's daughter-in-law is sick in bed all year round because of poor health, and urgently needs nutritional supplements.

but.

In this era, supplies are very scarce, even if you go to the pigeon market, you can't buy pork.

What's more, with Zhang Tianming's salary, there is no money at all to go to the pigeon market to buy meat.

He originally thought that the research institute received a gift from the Lanhua Automobile Factory today, so that as a researcher, he could get some meat to nourish his wife.

But because of Professor Zheng's stubbornness, this matter is completely obscene.

In Zhang Tianming's view, Professor Zheng is using the banner of the director to deprive the researchers of the institute of their interests.

It's just that he has nothing to do.

Zhang Tianming's home is also in a courtyard.

As soon as he walked to the gate of the courtyard, Aunt Wang next door greeted him: "Zhang Tianming, you are back."

On weekdays when Zhang Tianming was not at home, Aunt Wang often took care of Zhang Tianming's wife, so Zhang Tianming had a good impression of Aunt Wang, and greeted Aunt Wang with a smile: "What does Aunt Wang have for lunch?"

Aunt Wang waved her hands and smiled, "What can I eat? It's not stick noodle porridge. Where can I buy food now?"

"It turns out that your family ate delicious food at noon today."

Hearing this, Zhang Tianming was a little confused.

"I didn't even go home in our family, who cooked the food?"

"You'll know when you go back." Aunt Wang said with a smile.

Zhang Tianming walked into the courtyard full of doubts. As soon as he entered the backyard through the middle courtyard, he smelled a tangy fragrance.

Looking up, I saw that the door of my house was open, and the fragrance was coming from inside.

Zhang Tianming was full of doubts and walked over quickly.

inside the house.

Wang Weidong was sitting on a chair, chatting with Zhang Tianming's daughter-in-law who was lying on the hospital bed.

Chef Nan Yi is cooking in front of the stove.

Nanyi's level is very high, just a small stir-fried pork is so fragrant that people can't help swallowing after smelling it.

Zhang Tianming entered the house and saw two people.

He knew Wang Weidong.

"Director Liu, why are you here? What's going on here?"

Zhang Tianming's daughter-in-law became upset when she saw that Zhang Tianming came into the house and questioned others instead of saying hello.

She said to Zhang Tianming: "Zhang Tianming, what's the matter with you? There is a distinguished guest in the room today, why didn't you say hello?"

"VIP?"

Zhang Tianming looked a little dazed, he knew that Wang Weidong's status was indeed honorable, but it was hard to say as a guest.

Because Wang Weidong couldn't get along with him, there was no need to be a guest at all.

Zhang Tianming's eyes fell on the table.

A piece of meat was placed on the table, weighing two or three catties.

There is also a paper bag next to it, and there are fruits in the paper bag.

It is the twelfth lunar month of winter and there are very few fruits. Only those leaders in the capital can afford fruits.

Zhang Tianming also wanted to buy fruit for his daughter-in-law in order to see a doctor, but he went all over the supply and marketing cooperatives, but he couldn't buy any fruit.

The weight of the fruit is also four or five catties.

There is also a canvas bag next to the paper bag, which contains refined white flour.

The weight of refined white flour is about seven or eight catties.

The value of these gifts can be compared to the gifts given to the bride when she marries her daughter-in-law.

Zhang Tianming is not the kind of greedy person, he was not overjoyed after seeing the gift, but was full of confusion in his heart.

And he has also received secrecy education. Although he knows that Wang Weidong, as the director of the factory, cannot be a bad person, he can't help but guard against it.

The research being carried out in the research institute is at the advanced level in the world, and has been targeted by foreign countries.

Several meetings were held in the institute to remind these researchers to keep confidential.

Zhang Tianming took a deep breath to restrain his emotions, and looked at Wang Weidong coldly.

"Director Liu, what's going on?"

Zhang Tianming's performance not only did not make Wang Weidong angry, but was secretly happy in his heart.

There is no way for a person who is open-eyed to money to calm down and do scientific research.

Wang Weidong said bluntly: "Comrade Zhang Tianming, I have taken a fancy to you and want you to work in our laboratory."

"Your laboratory?"

Zhang Tianming subconsciously said something puzzled, and suddenly remembered.

The reason why Lanhua Automobile Factory is famous all over the world is that in addition to producing cars, the most important thing is that they have a large scientific research center called Lanhua Laboratory.

The Orchid Laboratory has recruited a large number of scientific researchers, who come from major universities across the country and are relatively well-known professors and scholars.

A classmate of Zhang Tianming works in the Lanhua Laboratory.

According to the classmate, Orchid Lab’s treatment is very good. In addition to the full payment of food stamps and wages every month, there are additional subsidies. Once the project is successful, the factory director will also distribute reward funds.

When Zhang Tianming just graduated, he also thought of working in the Orchid Laboratory, but the main scientific research projects of the Orchid Laboratory were still related to automobiles, and he studied computers, and he also determined to build the first computer for the country. , so I chose a wired power plant.

Hearing Wang Weidong's request, Zhang Tianming's expression softened immediately.

But Zhang Tianming did not agree to Wang Weidong's request.

He sat down and poured a bowl of tea, after drinking it.

Looking at Wang Weidong, he said: "Director Liu, I am honored to be able to meet your esteem, but computer research cannot be done by just one or two people, and you also know that computer research requires a lot of money. Without the support, it would be impossible to complete.”

Wang Weidong laughed: "Comrade Zhang Tianming, it seems that you don't understand the strength of our Lanhua Automobile Factory. Just last month, in just one month, our Lanhua Automobile Factory sold 5000 new energy vehicles. Run In addition to the share with the ministries and commissions, our Lanhua Automobile Factory earned a full US$5 million."

5 million US dollars can be said to be an astronomical figure in this era.

Zhang Tianming knew that the Lanhua Automobile Factory was strong, and it handed over a large amount of foreign exchange to the ministry every year, and it was the key care unit of the ministry.

But I didn't expect that Lanhua Automobile Factory could earn 5 million US dollars a month.

We must know that in this era, foreign exchange is very difficult to earn.

A large amount of grain is exported domestically, and only some meager foreign exchange can be exchanged.

But Zhang Tianming still had other concerns.

He looked at Wang Weidong and said, "Director Liu, to study computers, we need a lot of scientific research equipment. These equipment are all specially customized, and they are not sold in the market at all. It is impossible for your laboratory to get them."

Seeing that he was a little moved, Wang Weidong sat up straight and said with a smile, "Please rest assured, we have a dedicated team in Hong Kong City, and we can directly purchase equipment from overseas, even if it is some prohibited equipment, we can get it."

When Zhang Tianming heard this, he was a little surprised at first.

But after thinking about it carefully, I was relieved.

The Lanhua Automobile Factory has now grown to become the largest automobile manufacturer in the world.

Moreover, the cars produced by the Lanhua Automobile Factory are often hard to find.

Many foreign customers have to wait in line for two years to get a car.

The energy it possesses is unimaginable to ordinary people.

Thinking of this, Zhang Tianming gradually became tempted.

As an alternative in the research institute, his life in the research institute was also very aggrieved.

With the authority of Professor Zheng under pressure, it will never be possible to carry out research on minicomputers in the institute.

In Professor Zheng's view, the research mission of the Institute is to complete the tasks of the ministries and commissions, to obtain medals, rewards, and fame.

But in Zhang Tianming's view, the research on computers is to make people's lives better, to make people's production more convenient, to improve people's labor efficiency, and to enhance national strength.

These two ideas are irreconcilable.

Instead of wasting youth in the research institute, it is better to enter the laboratory and contribute to the country.

But Zhang Tianming still has another concern.

He looked up at Wang Weidong and said, "Director Liu, my current personnel relationship is still in the research institute. According to Professor Zheng's temperament, it is impossible for him to let me go."

"Hahaha!" Wang Weidong laughed three times and said, "Please rest assured that your research institute is far less important than our laboratory in the eyes of the ministry. As long as I report to the ministry, the ministry will definitely approve it. Zheng Zheng Even if the professor wants to stop him, he can't stop him."

Speaking of this, Zhang Tianming finally let go of all his worries and nodded to join the laboratory.

Zhang Tianming's daughter-in-law was also very happy lying on the hospital bed.

The leader of the laboratory only came once and brought so many gifts. The life of the Zhang family will be easier in the future.

She struggled to sit up, looked at Zhang Tianming and said, "Zhang Tianming, why don't you hurry up and thank the leader of his laboratory for being able to come in person, this is called Lixian Corporal, why don't you know how to be polite?"

Zhang Tianming's daughter-in-law was a classmate with Zhang Tianming, but his daughter-in-law fell ill shortly after marrying him and could only lie in bed.

If it were someone else, they might have abandoned their daughter-in-law by this time.

But Zhang Tianming is affectionate and righteous, and has a deep relationship with his wife.

Since his daughter-in-law fell ill, he tried his best to take care of her, and he usually listened to her.

Now after listening to his wife, he quickly stood up and expressed his thanks to Wang Weidong.

Wang Weidong waved his hand, asked him to sit down, and said with a smile: "Comrade Zhang Tianming, you are welcome. In fact, I still need your help."

At this time, Zhang Tianming had already regarded himself as a researcher in the laboratory, and seeing the leader's message, he immediately agreed.

"If the factory manager has anything to say, you can just say it directly. As long as I, Zhang Tianming, can do it, I will definitely not refuse."

Wang Weidong said with a smile: "You also know that computer research is not something that can be done by just one or two people. Our laboratory needs a lot of excellent talents when we just start the project."

"So I want to dig more talents from your research institute. If there are suitable candidates, you can recommend them to me."

Hearing this, Zhang Tianming looked a little hesitant.

It is his own business to join the laboratory by himself.

If you want to recruit others to join the laboratory, will you be sorry for the research institute?

Wang Weidong saw his worries, and said with a smile: "Comrade Zhang Tianming, do you think your institute will have a future if it continues to develop like this?"

Zhang Tianming remained silent.

Wang Weidong went on to say: "Those friends of yours in the research institute are actually wasting their youth and wasting the country's precious research funds. It is better to come to our laboratory."

These words are reasonable.

Zhang Tianming hesitated for a moment, nodded and said, "Director, don't worry, I will try my best to persuade them, but if they don't agree, there is nothing I can do."

Wang Ruidong was not worried about Zhang Tianming being able to attract researchers to the institute.

Because both in terms of future development and benefits, the laboratory is much higher than the research institute.

As long as researchers have brains, they will make the right choice.

The development of the matter was exactly as Wang Weidong expected.

On the second day after returning to the laboratory, Wang Weidong received a call from Zhang Tianming.

A total of 5 researchers agreed to join the laboratory, and they are the backbone of the institute.

And has a deep understanding of minicomputers.

"Comrade Zhang Tianming, you've done a great job. I'll immediately report to the ministry and ask the comrades in the ministry to transfer the personnel relations of those five comrades to our laboratory."

After hanging up Zhang Tianming's phone call, Wang Weidong called the comrades in the ministries and commissions.

Comrades in the ministry have known for a long time that the laboratory wants to study the idea of ​​a computer project.

Although they do not agree with laboratory research on minicomputers.

But this time the research was entirely funded by the laboratory alone and did not require the support of the ministry.

Moreover, each research project proposed by Wang Weidong has played a key role.

Therefore, the comrades in the ministries and commissions did not hesitate too much, and directly transferred the personnel relations of several comrades to the laboratory.

Office of the Director of the Institute.

When Professor Zheng received a call from comrades from the ministries and commissions, his face turned livid.

He never imagined that just after he rejected Wang Weidong's kindness, Wang Weidong quietly scooped up a corner of his wall behind him.

If possible, he would like to keep these comrades in the institute forever.

However, comrades from the ministries and commissions made it very clear on the phone that the personnel relations of these comrades have been transferred to the laboratory.

In this case, the director of his research institute had to cooperate even if he didn't cooperate.

Professor Zheng could only grit his teeth and help several researchers go through the formalities.

When the other researchers learned of this situation, they also had thoughts in their hearts.

With Professor Zheng here pressing down on the research institute, nothing can be done well.

It's better to leave the research institute as soon as possible and go to the orchid laboratory!

In less than a month, the Orchid Lab has almost recruited talents.

(End of this chapter)