Scholars in the courtyard.

Chapter 2110 A Madman with Persistence
"Leader, we are all here."

When the heavy voice came, Yang Xiaotao's heart skipped a beat.

Sure enough, it was pretty much as he expected.

This venue, at first glance, is the kind that no one has taken care of for years. Looking at the way these people are dressed, they look just like the protagonists in a TV drama, wearing the same clothes the entire time.

If it was a normal factory, who would allow it to fall into such a state?

Old Qin standing by was also quite helpless.

When Mr. Chen told him about this before, he thought, after all, it is a factory, so it must employ quite a few people.

What they lack most now is people.

But I didn’t expect that there are only a few of them?
They are all old people.

He once suspected that Lao Chen was making fun of him.

In this case, it would be better to draw a few engineers from the logistics department.

Old Qin lost interest and walked aside to look at the withered potted plants next to him, as if the yellow vegetation was more interesting to him than the person in front of him.

Of course, he is just a leader, and the real caller is Yang Xiaotao.

So this time he came just to take a look, that's all.

Everyone saw what Mr. Qin did and lowered their heads unconsciously.

It was a disappointment, disappointment in their Third Machine and Power Plant.

Yang Xiaotao looked at Director Wang who looked a little embarrassed and didn't know what to say.

Mr. Qin had told him about this factory before he came here. He also knew the factory's past and was aware that it was a factory with a long history.

Yang Xiaotao even thought about what a factory would look like, producing and manufacturing various aircraft parts.

But after coming here, everything I saw was very disappointing.

To be honest, Mr. Chen shouldn't joke about such a big thing as manufacturing an airplane.

But now, what can these few people do?

That is, everyone is Liu Daming, and everyone is an eighth-level worker.
It's not very useful.

I was thinking about it in my mind, but I still had to save face, at least I had to take care of Mr. Chen's face.

It is even possible, perhaps, that Mr. Chen doesn't know the situation here either.

Otherwise, this factory would not have fallen into such a state.

Or...

These people are very useful!

"Director Wang, I believe you have also received a notice from your superiors."

"Yes, Chief Designer Yang, I, we have received a notice that from now on, we will accept the leadership of the Red Star Machinery Factory."

"On behalf of our entire Third Mechanical and Electrical Plant, I am very happy about this and am willing to shine under the leadership of the Red Star Machinery Plant."

Wang Xushan used all the words he could think of, and even added some slogans he saw on the wall, and finally finished talking about the meeting.

Just looking at the way he spoke in pauses, I couldn't tell whether he was organizing his words or because he wasn't wearing enough clothes and was cold.

However, Yang Xiaotao listened very patiently, responded from time to time, and seemed very serious.

After Wang Xushan finished speaking, Yang Xiaotao glanced at the others and did not intend to continue the polite conversation. "Director Wang, I brought some things this time. Let the comrades help unload the car first."

Yang Xiaotao said to Wang Xushan, then nodded to Liu Jun.

Liu Jun was also perceptive and quickly greeted them, "Comrades, come on, we brought a lot of things."

"Here, help me."

As he spoke, he was thinking, isn't it a lot of things to bring? These are the gifts that Yang Xiaotao asked me to prepare.

The food and supplies were all allocated according to the number of people, but in the end, less than one-tenth of them were left.

This electromechanical factory has such a useless name.

Others listened but ignored it.

When they heard that there was something to be taken, several people immediately raised their heads and moved towards the car.

They are not young anymore and they still care about face and substance. At their age, as long as they can support the whole family, what face do they need?

So the six of them immediately ran to the front of the car, and then the guard opened the car compartment. For a moment, several people were stunned.

The people near the front were drooling.

All I saw were two pieces of pork on the outside.

The long, white with a hint of red, and with striped texture, is obviously top-quality pork.

There were just two pieces of pork, and there were a pile of flour bags behind them. At first glance, there were more than ten bags.

This is white flour that requires food coupons to buy.

Not every family can afford to eat the big white steamed buns even during the Chinese New Year.

What was piled high afterwards were cabbages with some vermicelli in the middle, but it was unknown what else was there.

Everyone looked at the scene in front of them and was stunned for a moment.

"What are you standing there for? Hurry up and move."

Seeing that several people were still in a daze, Liu Jun hurriedly urged them on, and at the same time he and the guards dragged the pork down.

"Hurry up, Lao Li, Lao Sun, catch it, I'll go clean up the place."

Hu Feng wiped the drool from his mouth and ran quickly into the factory.

Lao Li and the other man quickly lent a hand and carried down a piece of pork.

When Wang Xushan, who was not far away, saw this, his eyes widened.

"This must weigh about 100 kilograms."

Old Li felt the weight in his hand and said happily.

It is not easy to raise such a big pig, and it is difficult for ordinary people to raise it to such a big size.

Only factories can do it.

"Yes, yes, it is definitely indispensable."

"Is this for us?"

"Nonsense, didn't you see it was pulled over?"

"But this is too much, so much meat, so much noodles, how long will it take to finish it? This, this feels like a dream!"

"I wouldn't even dare to dream of that!"

As Lao Sun spoke, the two men were moving quickly.

Although they knew clearly that this was for the entire electromechanical factory, there were only seven of them in the factory now. What difference would it make if it was given to them?

"Hurry up, hurry up, they are all ours, don't let the car run away."

If we don’t move it down quickly, what will happen if the car runs away?
When Old Li heard this, he immediately quickened his pace.

The two of them were running so fast that you couldn't tell at all that they were almost fifty.

"besides!"

Wang Xushan originally thought that one fan was enough to shock him, but he didn't expect Qin Ming and Zhou Lihao to bring another one. He could no longer hold back and looked at Yang Xiaotao, saying with emotion, "Boss Yang, your gift is really, too, too generous."

Yang Xiaotao waved his hand and said, "Since we are all a family from now on, we should eat from the same pot."

"What we value at Red Star Machinery Factory is unity. As long as we are family, we will not be treated differently."

Wang Xushan listened thoughtfully, then quickly nodded.

"Don't worry, Mr. Yang. Although we are old, we can still swing a hammer and carry a sack."

As he was speaking, he saw Wang Li struggling to pull a bag of flour. He tried twice but failed to lift it up, which made Wang Xushan feel slapped in the face by what he said.

However, this made him more determined to follow the machinery factory.

Mainly, too much was given.

Yang Xiaotao didn't care, "Director Wang, let's talk inside."

I glanced at Old Qin who was still studying the potted plants and it was obvious that he had no intention of paying any attention to us.

"Okay, Chief Designer Yang, please go in."

Wang Xushan calmed himself down and took Yang Xiaotao into the house.

Following behind Wang Xushan, Yang Xiaotao looked around, feeling curious.

This factory is not big. If you really count it, it is not even as big as any workshop in a machinery factory.

But there are many houses around, and Yang Xiaotao even saw the names on the broken sign at the door, which should be the previous uses of the various departments.

It’s a pity that these houses have broken doors and windows and have long been exposed to wind and rain, and have become dilapidated.

I guess the cost of repair is higher than tearing it down and rebuilding it.

“How long have these houses been unused?”

Yang Xiaotao looked at the houses around him and asked.

Wang Xushan walked ahead and turned back to answer, "The last time someone was here was more than 20 years ago."

"In the past, there were many people here, so we had time to clean up. But later, people gradually left, and only a few of us old guys were left. We no longer had the energy to do that."

Speaking of this, Wang Xushan felt a little sad that things and people have changed.

"Come here, this is where we usually stay."

Wang Xushan led Yang Xiaotao to a house, which looked better than other places. At least the doors and windows were not broken, and the surrounding ground was also cleaned up.

"Chief Designer Yang, please come in."

Wang Xushan pushed open the door and Yang Xiaotao walked in.

The room was quiet, there was no stove, but there was plenty of sunlight.

There was no furniture around, just two tables, a chair, and a few long wooden benches in the corner.
Wang Xushan walked in and wanted to find some water, but he forgot that there was no kettle or place to boil water.

I stood there awkwardly for a while.

"Director Wang!"

Yang Xiaotao took a quick look and knew that this place was just a gathering place on weekdays, and the few people must have other jobs, otherwise how could they support the family's food and clothing.

But these were other people's private affairs, and he had no intention of asking about them.

For now, let’s confirm what these people can do.

They really can't do anything, but for Mr. Chen's sake, we let them help with logistics and support the family.

"Chief Designer Yang, you can just call me Lao Wang."

Wang Xushan was too embarrassed to mention the factory director. There were only seven people in a factory, and six of them were directors. What was there to say?
"Okay, Lao Wang."

"I came here this time with a mission."

Wang Xushan swallowed his saliva and listened carefully, and then he heard Yang Xiaotao say, "Now the superiors have set up a special aircraft research team. Mr. Qin outside is the team leader this time, and I am the technical director."

"Mr. Chen recommends your electromechanical factory"

Before Yang Xiaotao finished speaking, Wang Xushan interrupted him, shaking his body, "Yang, Chief Designer Yang, what special task force did you just mention?"

Yang Xiaotao looked over and found that the other person's cheeks had an indescribable flush, as if he was excited or excited.

"Aircraft Research Special Group."

Yang Xiaotao repeated it, and Wang Xushan's eyes lit up, "Are you researching airplanes?"

"Yes! Researching airplanes."

“We are studying airplanes?”

Yang Xiaotao listened to Wang Xushan's series of questions and his disbelieving expression, and he couldn't bear to refuse. "Yes, I asked you to join to study aircraft."

“But, you guys.”

Yang Xiaotao looked around, somewhat uncertain.

Wang Xushan understood what Yang Xiaotao meant, but the current situation in the factory was indeed not satisfactory.

Just hearing about researching airplanes made him excited.

But he quickly looked at Yang Xiaotao calmly, "Chief Designer Yang, what kind of aircraft are you looking for? Are you sure it's the kind that can fly?"

Looking at Wang Xushan gesturing with his hand, Yang Xiaotao nodded without saying anything.

Wang Xushan's eyes were even brighter. "Is it really that kind of plane? Are you really letting us participate in the research? Really?"

"That's great, that's great. We have been waiting for this day. Finally someone remembered us. We can finally design the engine."

"Finally, finally..."

Perhaps because he was too excited, Wang Xushan fell backwards. Yang Xiaotao was so scared that he rushed forward to support him. However, Wang Xushan didn't care at all. He pressed the table and spoke in a confused tone. Some of his words were even incoherent and it was unclear what he was saying.

This scene made Yang Xiaotao curious about their past.

He could see that Director Wang in front of him became visibly excited when he talked about aircraft research.

This may be what he is thinking about.

After recovering, Wang Xushan ran out like a madman, laughing and shouting as he ran.

"Xiao Hu, Xiao Wang, come here, come here quickly."

"Good news, good news!"

"We are going to study airplanes, we are going to study airplanes"

"We have to study airplanes again!"

Running and shouting.

Yang Xiaotao had never seen a man in his fifties jumping around, but today, he saw it!

The sound passed through the yard, and several people in front heard it and ran over to see what happened.

"We are here to study airplanes. We are here to study airplanes."

Wang Xushan said loudly, as if afraid that the others would not believe him, and hurriedly explained, "Chief Designer Yang said it himself. This time we are going to the machinery factory to study airplanes."

"Old Hu, research airplanes! No more carrying manure!"

"Xiao Wang, you too, we need to study airplanes!"

"Study the plane, study the plane!"

Wang Xushan walked up to them one by one and shouted loudly, as if he wanted to use all his strength to tell the brothers in front of him to accept the reality as soon as possible and get excited together.

But several people just stood there in a daze.

Even though Wang Xushan shouted, he couldn't believe it.

"Really, really?"

"Not swinging a sledgehammer?"

Snapped

Someone slapped himself in the face, then burst into laughter and muttered, "It's not a dream, it's not a dream."

"real!"

"Really!"

what…

Old Hu suddenly squatted on the ground, covering his face with his hands and burst into tears. His voice was loud and full of sadness.

"Brother Ming, I, I'm going to take a plane?"

One person shouted and wiped tears to the person next to him.

"That's all you can do. Why are you crying?"

Brother Ming patted the other person's shoulder, but his own tears had already flowed to his lips, still so dry and bitter.

"Bros!"

Wang Xushan's voice trembled as he pulled Old Hu up. In an instant, the seven old men hugged each other.

Laughing and crying
Yang Xiaotao walked to the door and looked at the speechless scene in front of him, but the feeling in his heart became even stronger.

Just like a warrior who is happy to hear about war.

These people are so happy when they hear about researching airplanes. They are either crazy or crazy with persistence.

Outside the yard, Old Qin appeared at the door at some point and looked at the scene in front of him in silence.

What Yang Xiaotao could feel, he could also see.

I sighed in my heart.

It seems that Lao Chen is still more reliable.

But why are these people so miserable?
There was a glimmer of suspicion in Old Qin's eyes, and he waved to the guard beside him. The latter came up to him, whispered some instructions, and the guard quickly left.