Restarting life in Siheyuan

Chapter 180 Communicating with Uncle Kong

There was a noise at the door. It was probably Uncle Kong who was back. Zhu Xuefeng hurriedly opened the door. Sure enough, it was Uncle Kong. He had obviously lost a lot of weight after being out for more than a month. He looked like a different person. He didn't know that he was on a temporary mission. Where can I go to get such a tan?

But his energy was pretty good, he didn't show any signs of fatigue, he was still full of energy, but his eyes looked much softer.

"Hello, Uncle Kong!"

The younger brothers and sisters all followed Zhu Xuefeng and said hello. Uncle Kong saw that all three brothers and sisters had arrived.

"I'm sorry, something delayed me a little bit, so I came back a little late. Xuefeng, I finally have the guts to come. How about you? You should get used to school study and life."

"Thank you for your concern, Uncle Kong. There's nothing I'm not used to. Everything's fine."

"Hurry up, I'm just waiting for you. I have to wait for you every time. It's all good."

Director Wang took over the conversation, took the coat, rushed Uncle Kong to put things away, and called the three brothers and sisters to sit down.

Seeing the wine on the table, Uncle Kong said apologetically.

"I have to go out in the afternoon, so I won't drink this wine. Xuefeng, you drink some with your godmother. Xuesong Xuemei, you are still young, so drink some soda with your uncle."

"Forget it, let's not drink anymore. Xuefeng has to go back to school soon, and the smell of alcohol is not good."

Before Zhu Xuefeng could figure out how to refuse, Director Wang got the better of him. Zhu Xuesong felt much more at ease now and took the initiative to take a few more bottles of soda and put them on the table.

Uncle Kong opened a few bottles and distributed them to everyone one by one.

"During the Mid-Autumn Festival, we were supposed to have dinner together, but since you go to school and work, our family will be reunited at noon today. Come on, come on, Xuefeng, take the lead..."

Maybe because of the nature of Uncle Kong's work, he didn't talk much during the meal, so he simply asked about the study and living conditions of the three siblings. Hearing that the two children were being helped in the yard, they didn't have any difficulties, so there was no more talk. ask.

I gave a brief introduction to my family situation. It turns out that Uncle Kong’s eldest son is in the army, and the second son is studying abroad. There is really no one at home on weekdays.

After dinner, Director Wang was left chatting with the two young ladies, and Uncle Kong brought Zhu Xuefeng into the study.

Director Wang brought in two cups of tea and then closed the door and went out. The two of them sat at the desk. Uncle Kong mainly asked questions and Zhu Xuefeng answered. Uncle Kong asked very detailed questions.

Zhu Xuefeng finally explained everything he remembered from childhood to adulthood. He felt a little awkward, as if he was asking questions.

Uncle Kong also realized it and explained apologetically.

"Don't mind. It's just a professional habit of mine. I'm used to getting to the bottom of things. Don't take it seriously. Let's just have a casual chat."

Seeing that Zhu Xuefeng was obviously more energetic than ordinary people, Uncle Kong put down his tea cup.

"I didn't have time to ask you when I left last time, how long have you been practicing martial arts?"

Zhu Xuefeng counted the days.

"I think I started in June. I practiced some basics with the coach at the sports school. I used to have a bad body and bones, so I need to exercise a little bit."

Regarding Zhu Xuefeng's beating, Uncle Kong also heard Director Wang say that it was normal to have such a motive, but the boy must have made rapid progress and looked very energetic now.

"Many schools have now put forward the slogan of exercising and ensuring that they work for the country for 50 years. This is good. Only when you are in good health can you work and study better and make greater contributions."

Letting go of martial arts training, Uncle Kong changed the subject.

"Recently, the steel rolling mill applied for a project of engineer shovel and combined tool. It was also designed by you, right?"

I have seen that Uncle Kong is well-informed, so it is no surprise now.

"I was just thinking about it in my spare time to make Uncle Kong laugh."

"I'm not making fun of you. You have a very good brain. Both of these things are good. Shovels are very popular in the army, and combination knives are also very practical." "Now I'm thinking about something new. If necessary, Uncle Kong can also do it. To help.”

Zhu Xuefeng had an idea. He had been drawing the schematic diagrams of the radio and the handset for several months. Now his radio was ready and in the debugging stage.

However, several of the transistors used in the handheld table are not suitable (the parameters in the product catalog are not suitable). Is it possible that I can borrow some help?

Through the Department of Physics, we can get some transistors that are already in the manual. The brands of the Department of Physics are quite easy to use. One can be used for scientific and technological research and can handle a lot of things.

But if it’s not in the manual, there’s no hope.

Uncle Kong was very interested in the handheld device Zhu Xuefeng described. This thing had its prototype in the Second World War and was also captured during the war between many countries.

But after being seized, it became unusable within a day. Without a suitable battery, Laomei's battery only had a one-day standby time. Now Laomei is also used in small quantities in special departments.

"You mean, you want to imitate American technology, are you sure?"

"I have figured out the principle. Now I need to use some transistors. I want to go to the factory to have a look and choose. If I am lucky and can pick the right one, I should be able to make it."

Uncle Kong stood up and walked back and forth a few steps.

"Have you told anyone else about this idea?"

"No, I just figured it out myself."

"Okay, it doesn't matter what you say, I don't know, but you must handle this thing carefully, don't tell anyone, and come to me first before making it."

There are actually only two systems in the handheld radio, one for receiving, which is similar to the principle of a radio, and one for transmitting. There is no suitable device for this, and the common ones now are all tube-based.

We can only hope that the crystal factory can happen to pick the right ones among the substandard parameters. At this time, the parameters of the transistors produced are very discrete, so there is still a possibility of picking them out.

……

In order to promote the research on ductile iron technology in the steel rolling mill, Zhu Xuefeng finally reported his ideas to Director Jiang, hoping to get support from the school.

Director Jiang thought for a long time, but he still wasn't very optimistic about this project, especially for a freshman.

"You haven't even taught a few basic courses now, and you haven't learned the material knowledge yet. What confidence do you have in studying this?"

Zhu Xuefeng can't say, I know the composition inside, but I don't know the specific proportions. I can figure it out by doing experiments.

"Well, the Materials Research Institute of the steel rolling mill has started a project study, which is exactly in line with our major. I want to participate, deepen my understanding, and study while doing research."

"This project is very big. You can only learn by participating. If you have the love and determination to study, this is great, but some things still have to be done within your ability."

"You seem to have a very close relationship with the steel rolling mill. You also participated in the last project, and this time you can represent the steel rolling mill to discuss cooperation."

"Our family comes from a steel rolling mill. My father was an employee of the steel rolling mill during his lifetime. I also worked in the steel rolling mill for almost a month before going to school."

Director Jiang looked at Zhu Xuefeng thoughtfully.

"The department has taken on a lot of research tasks in the past two years. We really don't have the manpower to take on new research. If you are interested, go ahead and study. Even if you don't succeed, you will gain a lot."

It was so impulsive that I, a freshman who had only been in college for a few days, actually wanted to study ductile iron. No one could believe it.

If we cannot get manpower support from the school, it depends on the courage of the leaders of the steel rolling mill.

It is really difficult for a person to do something. Zhu Xuefeng once again had the urge to escape, but he was also the one taking care of the family now. It really affected the whole body with one hair, so it was not easy to move around.

(End of this chapter)