Scholars in the courtyard

Hong Kong.

Government House, on the bed.

Dai Linzhi covered his mouth to stop the cough in his throat, and carefully read the instructions from the headquarters.

Next to him was a private doctor invited from Britain, who was fully equipped to examine him.

Dai Linzhi concentrated his attention, but after reading half of it, he couldn't help the itching in his throat anymore.

Cough cough cough

After coughing for a while, Dai Linzhi put down his report.

Now he knows what to do without the headquarters telling him.

Because that damn old William infected them all.

Especially the exchange after the banquet made most people infected with the flu.

Now he felt cold all over.

He needs to complete the tasks assigned by the headquarters as soon as possible and complete this transaction.

"But, how should we contact the North?"

Rubbing his swollen head, Dai Linzhi's vision was a little blurry.

snap

Amid the exclamations of his personal doctor, Dai Linzhi fell heavily on the bed.

Outside Jiren Hall.

Wei Ge staggered, but he was holding a thin girl in his arms as he walked towards the door step by step.

"Help, help."

Wei Ge shouted hard, and Xiao Qi, who was helping at the door, immediately stepped forward to catch the two people who were about to fall.

"Someone, come quickly."

After a while, Li San came to the lobby, looked at the appearance of the two people, and frowned.

"Have everyone wear a mask. No matter who comes in, they have to wear a mask."

The people in the lobby were stunned.

"Didn't you hear? Go find a mask immediately."

Li San's cold voice came, and Gu Qingqing quickly reacted and ran to the inner hall. After a while, she took out a bag of prepared masks.

Uncle Gu also came out at this time and looked at the two people who were half lying on the chairs in a fever and confusion, "Is this?"

Li San nodded, "Uncle Gu, the wind is going to blow."

Uncle Gu's heart sank, and then he nodded seriously.

That afternoon, more and more people came to Jirentang. They all had the same symptoms, high fever.

In response, Gu Bo from Jirentang prepared disinfectant and not only sprayed it around, but also asked the infected people to clean it. For a while, the disease in the surrounding area was under control.

But this time, as Li San said, when the wind blows, we won’t stick to one place.

In just two days, Xiangjiang became as 'quiet' as Edo.

And in this quietness, a place that was originally ignored suddenly became an existence that everyone yearned for.

Because there, there is a medicine hall with a magical liquid that can control the flu.

In this regard, whether they are high-ranking officials, wealthy people, or low-level gangsters, as long as they have the flu, they all want to go in for treatment and life-saving treatment.

There are even some people with evil intentions who want to take measures. Unfortunately, the people there are very united this time.

The attacks from behind the scenes never came to the surface and were blocked by local gangs.

Later, all the entrances were taken over by the government, and no one was allowed to enter without an order. This time, I stopped thinking about what I shouldn't have.

But as the flu got worse, the cravings got worse.

The whole of Xiangjiang is waiting for the final decision.

At this time, in the Jiren Hall, Dai Linzhi looked at the young man opposite him with a serious look on his face.

He had to come, not only because the medicine here cured him, but more importantly, the benefits.

Even if it's just a pass, it's enough for them to make a profit.

If he dares to block this benefit, those people will eat him.

After all, he is not a pure Briton.

As for allies?

hehe

Their former Prime Minister once said that there are no permanent friends, only permanent interests.

Only profit can restore the glory of Great Britain.

Ahem

"Mr. Li San, first of all I want to thank you. If it weren't for your help, I would still be unable to get out of bed right now."

"Saving lives and healing the wounded is what we dare to do, so you don't have to mind."

Dai Linzhi shrugged, but he was a little unhappy that the other party was charging money for his treatment.

The unhappiness is temporary, today's task must be completed.

"We need to have a good talk about the plum blossom heat-clearing and detoxifying liquid."

Li San nodded, "Sir, please tell me."

"I think both our parties need this trade."

"So, I think it would be a pleasure for both of us to open a store here for communication and to communicate with each other. What do you think?"

Dai Linzhi did not directly explain the purchase of plum blossom liquid, but instead proposed to build a store, which was beyond Li San's expectation.

However, Li San nodded quickly. Anyway, the place was on their side and the management rights were theirs.

After thinking about it, Li San then looked at Dai Linzhi and said, "Dear Sir, as you have imagined, our cooperation will be a win-win situation for both of us."

"That's great."

With that said, Dai Linzhi stood up and stretched out his proud right hand.

"I hope we can have a happy cooperation with each other."

"Will do."

Sijiucheng, Machinery Factory.

One workshop.

Yang Xiaotao looked at the rice cooker that was being assembled nervously in front of him with an expression full of anticipation.

These days, all parts of the rice cooker are in place. According to testing, these parts have met the design requirements, which means that there should be no problems when assembled.

So, Yang Xiaotao came to the first workshop today to witness this historical moment.

Also coming was Wang Guodong, who was also curious about the magical rice cooker Yang Xiaotao talked about, which could make rice by just pressing the button.

You know, most rice is cooked in a large pot now.

This is a technical job. Not only do you have to add the right amount of water, but you also have to control the heat. More importantly, you have to lower the heat at the right time so that the rice can finally be cooked.

If there is a slight mistake, either the bottom of the pot is burnt or there is uncooked rice.

For those who work hard for every grain, those wasted rice can make people feel distressed to death.

Therefore, a good pot and a good cook are so important for saving food and filling your stomach.

Wang Guodong put his hands behind his back and pinched them together. His expression was indifferent, but he was expecting in his heart.

This anticipation lasted most of the day.

Finally, Yang Xiaotao smiled and took two steps forward.

The workers who were inspecting it quickly got out of the way. The rice cooker had already been made, but they were not sure whether it could be used.

At the moment, it would be best for Yang Xiaotao to check it with his own hands.

Everyone is convinced of Yang Xiaotao's ability.

Yang Xiaotao took out a pair of glasses from his pocket, and everyone was used to it.

After putting it on, Yang Xiaotao picked up the rice cooker and looked at it carefully for a while. After turning on the power, he checked it before putting it down and waving to Lou Xiao'e beside him, "Go to the kitchen and get some rice."

Lou Xiao'e's face was filled with joy and she immediately ran away to the kitchen.

"Comrades, if nothing else, this rice cooker is done."

As Yang Xiaotao finished speaking, there was a round of applause and shouts of approval.

"Mr. Yang, do you think we can produce rice cookers in the future?"

Huang Degong is the most anxious. The three workshops next door are cooperating and are on the right track. The tricycles and tractors produced every day will be used for foreign exchange.

Seeing others making money, you can only rest on your laurels, how can you not be anxious?

"If everything goes well, you can report it to your superiors and try going south."

Yang Xiaotao smiled, and the senior executives in the workshop next to Huang Degong immediately brightened up after hearing this.

There are even fewer people in the north who eat rice, except of course in the northeast.

But in the south, especially in Southeast Asia, rice is the staple food.

Let’s not talk about the domestic situation for now, just the foreign market is enough.

"Mr. Yang, this rice cooker must have a name. How about you come up with one?"

Huang Degong suddenly suggested it, and the people around him immediately agreed.

Without the name-loving Yang Youning, someone will naturally have to shoulder this heavy responsibility.

Right now, Yang Xiaotao is suitable.

"Me? Ahem!"

Yang Xiaotao was not ready yet. He was suddenly asked to give a name, and he was a little excited.

This is my own work.

Didn't someone say that every work is its own child.

It is only natural for me to name my child.

Just thinking about the naming rights that he had been robbed of before, Yang Xiaotao felt a little uncomfortable.

"In that case, I'll get one."

He pretended to touch his stubble-free chin, clapped his hands, and said, "Yes."

"The main focus of our rice cooker is convenience. It's personal. Just follow the instructions, add water, add rice, and just poke the switch and it's ready."

"What does this mean? It means it is simple and convenient."

"There is no need to consider technical issues at all, so we call it a home rice cooker."

"Anyone can do it, how about it?"

After Yang Xiaotao finished speaking, there were many people around who gave him face.

"Everyone can use it, every family can use it. It's a good name."

Wang Guodong clapped his hands. This was much better than the lousy name of Red Star Rice Cooker.

"Jia Neng, okay, I'll ask Lao Guo to come over and carve his name on it."

"From now on, we will have new products in the workshop of our machinery factory, Jia Neng. Haha."

Huang Degong smiled, and several team leaders around him looked excited.

At this time, Lou Xiao'e ran over with an iron basin filled with washed rice.

"I'm coming."

Someone immediately stepped forward to take it, and then Yang Xiaotao put the rice in the inner pot and immediately added water to the mark.

This tick mark is completely based on the data given by the system.

Close the lid and turn on the power.

Yang Xiaotao took a look, turned the button, flipped the switch to the 'cooking' position, and then started the rice cooker.

Someone around started timing.

Ten minutes later, water vapor began to come out of the rice cooker.

Twenty minutes later, there was a click, the switch suddenly jumped, and the heat preservation light came on.

Yang Xiaotao couldn't wait to open the rice cooker, and steam came out in a flash, revealing the snow-white rice inside.

I found some chopsticks and pulled them a few times. There was no paste in the pot or uncooked rice.

Everyone understood that the rice cooker was really done.

Then I tried the heat preservation function of the rice cooker. Until noon, the rice in the pot was still hot and tasted the same.

So, in the office, after telling the first machine department the good news, several people began to personally 'test' the performance of the rice cooker.

Four people, Liu Huaimin, Yang Xiaotao, Chen Gong and Wang Guodong, were guarding the rice cooker, each holding a bowl. Beside them were two bottles that Yang Xiaotao had 'contributed', one for Lao Ganma and one for minced beef.

Eat a bite and a bite.

Then plan for the future of rice cookers.

Just when Yang Xiaotao and the four of them were enjoying their meal, Li Rong had already received news from Li San, and she was very in favor of building a store in Xiangjiang.

Of course she also knew what the other party was thinking, but what's the problem?

Once the store is built, they have plenty of stuff to put on the shelves.

Don't think that because the country is backward, there will be nothing. When the stores open, I will let you see what it means to have a vast land and abundant resources.

As he said this, he took out a pen and paper and started to list what things were available in the country that could be put on the shelves.

"By the way, there's also a machine shop."

Li Rong suddenly remembered that Lao Huang from the First Machinery Department talked about the machinery factory, as if he was making a good pot that was different from the pressure cooker.

Thinking of this, I became interested.

Pick up the phone and call the First Machinery Department.

Five minutes later, Li Rong solemnly left the word "Jia Neng" on the paper.

"Chief, tell me."

In the office, Yang Xiaotao put down the bowl, picked up the phone, and then heard Mr. Xia's voice.

"Huh? Okay, got it."

After a while, he hung up the phone and saw that Liu Huaimin and others were curious. Then he explained, "Mr. Xia called and asked us to send the rice cooker to the First Machinery Department before get off work tomorrow."

"Why are you in such a hurry? How much does the chief want?"

Yang Xiaotao shrugged and told about the Xiangjiang store on the phone. Everyone was shocked.

Set up a supply and marketing cooperative in Xiangjiang?

Is this about liberating the past?

Fortunately, several people reacted quickly enough and this idea was quickly eliminated.

"This time, they are using our samples to show off their appearance. The boss is interested in the rice cooker, but we must make it clear to the comrades workers and not be careless."

"As for how much? Mr. Xia said, we can send as much as we produce, as long as we have confidence in the product."

Hearing this, Liu Huaimin breathed a sigh of relief and did not demand the best. The machinery factory already had enough tasks at the moment.

"Don't worry, the main character this time is Plum Blossom Clearing Heat and Antidote. The other things are just to help with the situation, so no one may want it."

Yang Xiaotao explained with a smile, and several people nodded.