The Red Era, the Opening University Speech

Chapter 7 Huge Rewards of This Era

After Grandma Li left, Li Mu couldn't sleep.

Although it was getting dark now, I didn't feel sleepy at all after sleeping for a few days.

Seeing several bookcases filled with books, Li Mu got out of bed and took out a copy of "Mechanical Engineering Materials Handbook" to read.

This was the fifth time Li Mu had opened the book in three days.

It is filled with dense theories, complicated formulas, and structural diagrams that have never been seen before. It is no exaggeration to say that it is a book of heaven.

Putting down the book, Li Mu couldn't help but protect the plants: "Fuck!"

"I studied liberal arts just because I didn't want to study science, but I didn't expect that after all the twists and turns I still couldn't escape it!" Li Mu closed the book. It would be useless to read it without any foundation.

My predecessor was able to get into university in this era, and at that a key university like Kyoto Institute of Technology. His learning ability is beyond reproach. He can definitely be called a rare talent. It is not appropriate to call him a top student. It is more appropriate to call him a genius.

Although Li Mu also graduated from a prestigious university, he studied psychology, so it is quite appropriate for him to analyze a person's psychological activities.

Studying mechanical engineering, which is a science and engineering discipline, is like going to the toilet with a lantern!

"I'm going to school tomorrow. Interpersonal relationships are a pit, and studying is even worse!"

"But if you don't go, it will arouse suspicion!"

"It's better to go to a fake university in the future. There will be many people who just want to get by. No one will suspect me!"

"But the Kyoto Institute of Technology in the 60s was full of top students, not even a single lazy person. It would be difficult to completely inherit Li Mu's identity!"

"How about just saying that I hurt my brain?" Li Mu was worried, and then an idea came to him.

But on second thought, this is a completely bad idea.

There are still many enemy spies in this era, and college students are very valuable. If he were injured, he would definitely be investigated thoroughly and would attract attention from all parties.

Li Mu was not sure that his flaws would not be discovered.

And you have to be ruthless and give yourself a hard time. What if you really become stupid?
"How about changing major?" Li Mu had another idea.

But this doesn't seem to work either.

Changing majors is very common in later generations, but now, it is difficult.

The country has a lot of work to do and talent is needed in every field, especially in mechanical engineering, a subject that is directly linked to military strength and urgently needs a large number of talent.

Everyone else is scrambling to get into the mechanical engineering department, wanting to contribute to the country, but you are the only one who wants to stay out of this world?

Once a hat is put on, at special times, you might be dragged out for a parade in the streets.

"You still have to go."

Li Mu lay back on the bed, all kinds of random thoughts running through his mind, and he didn't know when he finally fell asleep.

……

the next day.

Li Mu was called up by Grandma Shi. He washed up slowly and left the courtyard.

Recalling the route I took back with Grandma Li a few days ago, after walking for half an hour, we finally arrived at the gate of Beijing Institute of Technology.

The old man guarding the door raised his eyelids and glanced at Li Mu who was wandering at the door. If it weren't for the "Kyoto Institute of Technology" school emblem on his clothes, he would have been ready to hold him down.

Many of the uncles who guard the gates in this era, especially in Kyoto, are retired from the battlefield, and their hands are stained with the blood of countless people.

Li Mu noticed that the old man's gaze was not right, so he did not dare to stay any longer and quickly walked into the school.

In this day and age, everyone is very vigilant and will take action if they find something wrong.

Li Mu walked nervously on the tree-lined path of the school. There were many men and women coming and going, wearing cotton-padded jackets and scarves around their necks. Their clothes were like those in documentaries.

Li Mu walked for a while, and when he saw that no one was paying attention to him, he breathed a sigh of relief. Then, he thought of another question: "Wait, where is the teaching building?"

Standing there, Li Mu looked blankly at the teaching buildings in front of him.

Although it is possible to try building by building, but Li Mu is a student of this school. If he skips classes and runs around everywhere, who would believe him if he says he is lost?
"Li Mu, Li Mu, I've been calling you for a long time. What are you thinking about? You didn't respond after I called you for a long time." Li Mu's shoulder was suddenly patted.

Zhang Kai walked out from behind Li Mu.

"Forget it, I know it without you telling me."

"You've just gotten better. It's not too late to think about your problems in the classroom. It's so cold outside. Go in quickly."

Zhang Kai pushed Li Mu into a teaching building.

Li Mu was glad that he met Zhang Kai, otherwise he didn't know when he would find him.

Walk to the classroom.

Li Mu paused at the door, feeling a little uneasy when he thought about facing a bunch of classmates he didn't know. At this moment, a voice rang out.

"Li Mu, you finally came to school. How are you feeling?" Professor Wang walked over and asked in a caring manner.

"It's okay. Thank you Professor Wang for your concern." Li Mu thanked him politely.

"Haha, I'm glad you're okay. Come with me, the dean is waiting for you." Professor Wang pulled Li Mu and left.

Li Mu breathed a sigh of relief that he didn't have to go to the classroom for the time being.

Arriving at the office, Professor Wang knocked on the door.

"Dong Dong~"

"Please come in."

The dean was reading a newspaper. When he looked up and saw Professor Wang and Li Mu, he stood up happily.

"Li Mu, I heard that you were sick and haven't come for three days. You should go to the hospital!" The dean came over and asked with concern.

"No, no, Dean, it's just a minor illness. It will be healed soon." Li Mu quickly refused.

Seeing that Li Mu looked good, the dean gave up and said, "Well, it's good that you're fine, but you also have to be careful to study hard in the future and not hurt your body."

"The body is the capital of revolution and the foundation of learning!"

Li Mu nodded repeatedly in agreement.

"Let's get back to business. Have you read the newspaper these days?" The dean handed a newspaper to Li Mu.

On the page above, the bold title is particularly eye-catching: "Beijing Institute of Technology students develop the world's first two-way electric drill"

……

The dean was very happy and praised: "Your improvement of the electric drill to achieve forward and reverse rotation was published in the newspaper. The Ministry of Culture and Education praised you and our school by name!"

"It's thanks to the school and the teachers who taught me well." Li Mu said modestly, but felt uneasy in his heart.

Being famous is not a good thing! Are you putting him under a magnifying glass?
The dean smiled and said, "It's good to be humble, but don't underestimate yourself. Your achievements are your achievements."

"For this improvement, the Ministry of Culture and Education will give you a bonus of 30 yuan, and the school will also reward you with a Hero pen and a notebook!"

“I hope you can keep up the good work, study hard, and make greater contributions in the future!”

"Also, the head of the Ministry of Culture and Education wanted to come to the school in person to give you the award, but he was too busy to attend to the event, so he wrote a letter in person and asked me to pass it on to you!"

The dean said as he took out a pen, a notebook, a letter and a bonus.

The school originally planned to reward 30 yuan, but since the Ministry of Culture and Education had already given it, it was not convenient to give the same reward, so they changed it to a pen.

In that era, a bonus of 30 yuan was already an excess reward. It should be noted that after the hydrogen bomb was successfully developed, the bonus was only 10 yuan.

"Thank you, leader, and thank you, Dean!" Li Mu quickly reached out and took it.

The pen is old style, but it is a brand new Hero brand and it feels heavy in the hand.

The most important thing, of course, is the letter from the leader of the Ministry of Culture and Education.

Li Mu didn't feel comfortable opening it now, so he just put it away along with the other rewards.

"Work hard! The future of the country depends on you!" The dean patted the dazed Li Mu on the shoulder.

Li Mu quickly said, "President, you are too kind. My achievement is nothing."

The dean finally realized that Li Mu was really modest. He smiled and said:

"Okay, then I'll wait for you to achieve even greater results."

"If you have any difficulties in the future, go to Professor Wang. If Professor Wang can't help you, come to me and I will help you."

"Don't be afraid to trouble us. Your current task is to study hard. It is the school's responsibility to point out the direction for you and to provide you with guidance."

"Thank you, Principal." Li Mu thanked him and left the office.

After Li Mu left, the dean chatted with Professor Wang.

The dean asked, "Did Li Mu's improvement of the incandescent lamp go smoothly in the mechanical design team competition?"

“It probably wasn’t going smoothly. There were three instructors in charge of the competition this time. They would check on the progress of each group regularly. The last time we checked on Li Mu’s group, it seemed that their progress had been hindered.” Professor Wang recalled.

He won first place in the individual competition and even got inspiration to invent a reverse electric drill during the award ceremony. Professor Wang would of course pay attention to Li Mu's performance in the team competition.

"It doesn't matter, he's still young. We can't expect students to take the lead in our country's industrialization process. We still have to shoulder the burden!"

"The successful improvement of the electric drill was just an accident!" said the dean with a smile.

(End of this chapter)