Scholars in the courtyard

"Leader, that's all we have here."

A heavy voice came, and Yang Xiaotao's heart skipped a beat.

Sure enough, it was pretty much what he expected.

This venue, at first glance, looks like it has not been taken care of for many years. Looking at the clothes of these people, it looks like the protagonists in the TV series. They are wearing the same clothes for the entire venue.

If it were a normal factory, who would let the factory area deteriorate to this point?

Mr. Qin on the side was also quite helpless.

When Mr. Chen told him about this before, he still thought, it’s a factory after all, and there must be as many people as possible.

What they lack most now is people.

But don’t think about it, there are just a few people?

They are all old people.

He once wondered if Lao Chen was taking advantage of him for fun.

In this case, it is better to recruit a few engineers from the logistics department.

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

Of course, he is just the leader, and Yang Xiaotao is the one who really calls the shots.

So this time he came just to take a look, nothing more.

Everyone saw Mr. Qin's actions and lowered their heads unconsciously.

It was a disappointment, a disappointment for their third mechanical power plant.

Yang Xiaotao looked at Factory Director Wang who was a little embarrassed in front of him 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 knew that this was a factory with a long history.

Yang Xiaotao even thought about what a factory would look like to produce various aircraft accessories.

But when I came here, what I saw was very disappointing.

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

But now, what can these few people do?

That is, all of them are Liu Daming, and they are all eighth-level workers.

Not useful.

I thought to myself, but I still have to save face. At least I have to take care of Mr. Chen’s face.

It's even possible, perhaps, that Mr. Chen doesn't know what's going on here.

Otherwise, this factory would not be in such dilapidated state.

Or...

These people are of great use!

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

"Yes, Chief Designer Yang, I, we have been informed that from now on, we will accept the leadership of 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 Hongxing Machinery Factory."

Wang Xushan searched for all the words he could use, and also added some slogans he saw on the wall, and finally finished talking about the meeting scene.

Just looking at the way he paused while speaking, I didn't know whether he was organizing words or because he was wearing too few clothes and was cold.

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

After Wang Xushan finished speaking, Yang Xiaotao glanced at a few people and showed no intention of continuing to be polite, "Director Wang, I'm bringing something this time. Let the comrades help unload the truck first."

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

Liu Jun was also discerning and greeted quickly, "Comrades, come, come, we have brought a lot of things."

"Here, help me."

While talking, I was thinking, shouldn't I bring a lot of things? This is the meeting gift that Yang Xiaotao asked me to prepare.

The food was served for a hundred people, but the result was not even a tenth.

This electromechanical plant is named for nothing.

Others listened and ignored it.

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

They are not young people, and they still have face. At their age, as long as they can support the whole family, they don't need face.

So the six people immediately ran to the front of the car, and then the guard opened the car. For a moment, several people stood aside.

The people near the front were even crying.

The only thing I saw on the outside were two fans of pork.

It's long, white and red, and has ribbed texture. It looks like high-quality pork.

Just two fans of pork, and a pile of flour bags at the back. At first glance, there were about ten bags.

This is white flour that requires food stamps to buy.

The big white steamed buns are not something that every family can eat even during the Chinese New Year.

What was piled high after that were cabbages, with some vermicelli in the middle. It was unknown what else was there.

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

"What are you doing standing still? Move quickly."

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

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

Hu Feng wiped the lump on his lips and ran towards the factory.

Lao Li and the other two quickly joined hands to move down a fan of pork.

When Wang Xushan, who was not far away, saw it, his eyes straightened.

"Here, it must be a hundred pounds."

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

It is difficult to raise such a big pig, and it is really beyond the reach of ordinary people to be able to raise such a big pig.

Only the factory can do it.

"Yes, yes, definitely indispensable."

"Is this for us?"

"Nonsense, didn't you see that you were pulled over?"

"But this is too much, so much meat, so many noodles, how long will it take to eat this? This, this, why does this feel like a dream!"

“I wouldn’t dare to think that in my wildest dreams!”

Lao Sun was talking to the side, but the two men were not slow in their movements.

Although he knew that this was for the entire electromechanical factory, there were only seven of them in the factory now, so what was the difference between giving it to them and giving it to them?

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

What if the car runs away if we don't move it down quickly?

Lao Li immediately quickened his pace when he heard it.

The two of them moved so fast that they didn't look like they were almost fifty years old.

"There's more!"

Wang Xushan thought that one door was enough to shock him, but he didn't expect Qin Ming and Zhou Lihao to move another door. He couldn't hold back anymore. He looked at Yang Xiaotao and said with emotion, "Mr. Yang, your gift is really, too, too generous."

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

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

Wang Xushan listened thoughtfully, and then nodded quickly.

"Don't worry, Mr. Yang. Although we are old, we can still swing hammers and carry sacks."

While talking, Wang Li was seen struggling to pull a bag of flour. He couldn't lift it after two attempts, which made Wang Xushan feel slapped in the face by what he said.

But this made him more determined to follow the machinery factory.

The main reason was that he was given too much.

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

Looking at Mr. Qin who was still studying potted plants, he obviously didn't want to pay attention to this side.

"Okay, Chief Designer Yang, please."

Wang Xushan calmed down and took Yang Xiaotao to the house.

Following Wang Xushan, Yang Xiaotao looked around.

He was also curious.

This factory is not big. If you really count it, it is not as big as any workshop in the 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 use of the previous departments.

It's just a pity that these houses have broken doors and windows, and have been exposed to wind and rain for many years, so they have long become dangerous buildings.

It is estimated that the cost of repair is higher than that of demolishing and rebuilding.

"How long have these houses been unused?"

Yang Xiaotao asked while looking at the houses around him.

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

"There were many people at first, and we had time to clean up. Later, people gradually left, and only a few of us old guys were left, so we didn't have the heart to do that."

At this point, Wang Xushan felt that things have changed.

"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 cleaned up.

"Chief Designer Yang, please come in."

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

The house was very deserted, 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 at 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.

For a moment, he stood there awkwardly.

"Director Wang!"

Yang Xiaotao looked around and knew that this place was just a gathering place on weekdays. Several people should have other jobs, otherwise how could they support their family.

But these were private matters, and he had no intention of asking.

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

If they really can't do anything, for the sake of Mr. Chen, let them go to the logistics to help support the family.

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

Wang Xushan really didn't have the face to mention this 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 for a mission."

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

"Mr. Chen recommends your electromechanical factory."

Before Yang Xiaotao finished speaking, Wang Xushan was shaking and interrupted, "Yang, Chief Designer Yang, you, what special group did you just say?"

Yang Xiaotao looked over and found that the other person's cheeks had an indescribable flush, like excitement, like excitement.

"Special group for aircraft research."

Yang Xiaotao repeated it, and Wang Xushan's eyes lit up, "Researching aircraft?"

"Yes! Researching aircraft."

"We are researching aircraft?"

Listening to Wang Xushan's series of questions and his unbelievable expression, Yang Xiaotao couldn't bear to refuse, "Yes, you are allowed to join to study aircraft."

"But you..."

Yang Xiaotao looked around, with some uncertainty.

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

Just hearing about researching airplanes, he became excited.

But he soon looked at Yang Xiaotao calmly, "Chief Designer Yang, what kind of airplane are you going to study? Are you sure it's the kind that can fly?"

Seeing Wang Xushan stretching his hands to gesture, Yang Xiaotao nodded and said nothing.

Wang Xushan's eyes were more colorful, "Is it really that kind of airplane? Are you really going to let us participate in the research? Really?"

"Great, great, we have been waiting for this day, and finally someone remembered us, and finally we can design the engine."

"Finally, finally..."

Perhaps because he was too excited, Wang Xushan's whole body fell backward, and Yang Xiaotao was so frightened that he hurried forward to help him, but Wang Xushan didn't care. He pressed his hands on the table and spoke in a confused tone, even some of his words were unclear. Tune, I don’t know what you are talking about.

This scene made Yang Xiaotao curious about their past.

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

This may be what's on his mind.

Wang Xushan, who had regained his composure, ran out like crazy, 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 has 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 studying airplanes this time, studying airplanes."

Wang Xushan said loudly, as if he was afraid that a few people would not believe him and hurriedly explained, "Chief Designer Yang said it himself, this time we go to the machinery factory to study aircraft."

"Lao Hu, study airplanes! No need to pick shit anymore!"

"Xiao Wang, you too, we are going to study airplanes!"

"Study airplanes, study airplanes!"

Wang Xushan walked up to him one by one and shouted loudly, as if he wanted to try his best to tell the brothers in front of him, so that they could accept the reality as soon as possible and get excited together.

But several people were stunned on the spot.

No matter how Wang Xushan shouted, he couldn't believe it.

"Really, really?"

"Not swinging a big hammer?"

snap

Someone slapped himself, then burst into laughter, muttering, "It's not a dream, it's not a dream."

"real!"

"Really!"

ah…

Lao Hu suddenly covered his face and squatted on the ground and cried, his voice full of sadness.

"Brother Ming, I, I want to make a plane?"

One person shouted, wiping tears at the person next to him.

"Promise, just this level of success, why are you crying!"

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

"Brothers!"

With a trembling voice, Wang Xushan pulled Lao Hu up, and 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.

Like a warrior who rejoices after hearing the battle.

These people are so happy when they hear about the research on aircraft. They are either madmen or crazy people with persistence.

Outside the yard, Mr. Qin appeared at the door without knowing when, looking at the scene in front of him silently.

What Yang Xiaotao could feel, he could also see.

I sighed in my heart.

It seems that Lao Chen is quite reliable.

But why are these people so depressed?

A flash of suspicion flashed in Mr. Qin's eyes, and he waved to the guard beside him. The latter came to him, whispered instructions, and the guard quickly left.