Siheyuan: Steel Mill Engineer

Chapter 45 Selection

It was already dark when Yang Zhenyu returned home. He was quite tired after running around outside all day.

Early the next morning, Yang Zhenyu packed his things and rode out on his bicycle. He wanted to visit his teacher. Without his teacher, there would be no him today.

On the third day of the Lunar New Year, Yang Zhenyu was on duty at the factory. He didn't have much to do, just checking the duty room to see if there were any emergencies. If there was an emergency, he would handle it if he could, and notify the factory leaders if he couldn't. However, it was impossible for any accidents to happen at this time, after all, everyone had gone home for the New Year.

On the seventh day of the Lunar New Year, Yang Zhenyu resumed his normal work, and all departments also basically returned to normal.

However, in the afternoon, Yang Zhenyu was notified to attend a meeting.

Walking into the meeting room, Yang Zhenyu saw that the faces of several factory leaders were not very happy. It was obvious that something bad had happened.

"Comrade Zhenyu is here, please sit down." Director Yang still enthusiastically asked Yang Zhenyu to sit down.

"Now that everyone is here, let's talk directly about what we should do about this matter." Director Yang said.

It was only then that Yang Zhenyu realized that this was a small-scale meeting. No one from other departments came. He was the only section chief, and the rest were the secretary and the director and deputy director.

"The fertilizer manufacturing equipment project we submitted before has been approved by our superiors. However, it was not given to us. Instead, it was given to the First Machinery Ministry. At the same time, they approved the construction of the Peking Third Machinery Factory, which will specialize in the production of fertilizer manufacturing equipment." Director Yang said very seriously.

"Comrade Zhenyu, it's not that we value these things, but we want to fight for the welfare of so many workers in our factory. Although we are all contributing to the country, we still want to do it ourselves, right?" Secretary Liang said.

At this point Yang Zhenyu had another rough guess. This meeting might be related to him, otherwise, it would be impossible for him to be the only one called over.

"It's expected. Our factory is a steel rolling mill after all. Our main task is steel rolling. Fertilizer equipment is different from the previous agricultural machinery. Fertilizer is related to the increase in domestic grain production. It is the top priority. There was news that our agricultural machinery was mainly exported, so this is not a very important job." Yang Zhenyu nodded.

"Although we have been mentally prepared for this, this is the result of our factory's hard work. From Comrade Zhenyu's drawing planning to the production of accessories, this was all completed by our factory. Now, someone else has taken advantage of it. Alas!" Director Yang said helplessly.

"Director, what on earth happened?" Yang Zhenyu asked in confusion.

Yang Zhenyu had already guessed about this matter, otherwise, it would not have been suppressed all the time. Even if it was for verification, the construction of the factory would have been carried out while verifying the effect. However, there has been no movement, so there must have been an accident.

"Now that it has become a foregone conclusion, we might as well think about how to get more tasks for the factory. After all, the main task of our steel rolling mill is steel rolling. This fertilizer equipment requires a large amount of rolled steel, so it must be purchased from our factory first, right?" Yang Zhenyu said.

"I think Comrade Zhenyu's idea is good. I'm afraid we can't change the decision of our superiors now, but we can strive for more tasks. This will also bring benefits to our factory. At that time, it will also be convenient for us to seek benefits for the workers." Deputy Director Li was the first to voice his support.

"This is the only way now." Director Yang nodded helplessly.

The factory leaders wanted to see Yang Zhenyu's attitude. They really couldn't influence the decision of their superiors, but as long as Yang Zhenyu's attitude was firm enough, the superiors would consider the inventor's wishes. However, Yang Zhenyu did not show any anger or other emotions. Instead, he supported the decision of his superiors. His only suggestion was to strive for more tasks.

Several people knew that the so-called task was an order, because they had all seen fertilizer equipment and knew that a large number of accessories and the like were needed. Even a machinery factory could not produce all of these, so there would inevitably be a large procurement plan.

"Comrade Zhenyu, don't feel pressured. Although we didn't win the project this time, our superiors will not forget our contribution. I heard from the ministry that they will submit your application materials to the Academy of Sciences, and you will participate in this year's selection. There is a great chance of winning." Secretary Liang said.

"What?" Yang Zhenyu was a little confused. Is there such a thing?

"It's the prize from the Academy of Sciences. I estimate that the award will be made soon and the results will be announced at that time," said Director Yang.

"Of course I know about that prize money. I won the third prize once before. However, that was a joint prize with my teacher. How can it be just me this time?" Yang Zhenyu said.

"That's right. Your two inventions last year and the transformation of the rolling mill are enough for you to win the award. What's more, you also applied for the drilling machine, which your superiors could not have overlooked," said Director Yang.

"This..." Yang Zhenyu didn't know what to say. These three inventions did break through some technical blockades. There was also the world's first industrial rotary tiller, which was indeed worthy of awards.

"Okay, just work steadily. You're about to win the new project. We may not be in the factory recently, so you have to go to your superiors to talk to them. You can't let someone snatch it away from you again." Director Yang said.

"I understand. I will work hard on this project. I think the drawings will be ready before May 1st, and then we can start trial production." Yang Zhenyu said.

"Okay, you guys hurry up and try to make the drilling machine after our agricultural machinery factory officially starts operation." Director Yang said.

After returning to the office, everyone looked at Yang Zhenyu.

This is the atmosphere of these three departments, all of them are young people. As the section chief, Yang Zhenyu is very kind on weekdays except when he is working. Therefore, no one is afraid of him, but they are very convinced of him at work.

"Okay, everyone stop for a moment. On the first day of work, the factory gave us an important task. We need to speed up the research progress of the current project we have. Originally, I planned to finish it before May 1st, but now the factory has given us a task, so we must try to design all the drawings before the end of March, and then start the production of parts, so that our drilling rig can drill the first well before May 1st." Yang Zhenyu said.

"Chief, our progress is very fast. Our team has almost completed the design." Qi Fangfang said.

"Our group is almost there, except that some dimensions need to be discussed with Xiangdong and his team," said Chen Zhiming.

"There is no problem on our side either. We will definitely not hold the group back," Xin Xiangdong said.

(End of this chapter)