Siheyuan: Start as a truck driver

Outside the factory director's office, Wang Weidong met Secretary Zhou.

After some small talk, he learned that Factory Director Yang was summoned by the ministry leaders to attend a meeting because of Li Ergou's incident.

The deputy director of a state-owned factory actually participated in smuggling cultural relics. This is a very serious incident.

There will definitely be a meeting to discuss.

We couldn't find Director Yang, so we had to come back another day.

Just as Wang Weidong was riding his bicycle and preparing to leave the steel rolling mill, a figure hurried towards him, calling his name from a distance.

"Comrade Wang Weidong, Comrade Wang Weidong!"

Wang Weidong turned around and looked at the person coming up and down.

The visitor wore military green Liberation rubber shoes, green trousers on the lower body, a green cotton-padded jacket on the upper body, and a cuckold hat on his head.

From a distance, it looks like a green onion walking independently.

Without looking at his face, Wang Weidong knew that the person coming was an employee of the Post and Telecommunications Bureau.

Is there another letter?

When the person came closer and saw his appearance clearly, Wang Weidong was a little confused.

Isn't this Li Yuejin, the junior leader of the Post and Telecommunications Bureau?

Why did you come to the rolling mill?

Wang Weidong asked in surprise: "Chief Li, why are you here!"

Li Yuejin gasped and said: "I inquired for a long time before I found out that you were at the steel rolling mill.

Are you free right now?

I have something to ask you for help with."

Wang Weidong was confused as to what kind of medicine Li Yuejin was selling in Gourd.

But he still nodded subconsciously: "I am free, but..."

Before he could finish speaking, Li Yuejin pulled him out.

"Let's talk about it on the way. This matter is a bit urgent."

What else can Wang Weidong say?

Anyway, he is currently idle and bored, let's see what Li Yuejin wants to do.

Half an hour later, Wang Weidong and Li Yuejin rode their bicycles and arrived at a familiar yet unfamiliar place.

I am familiar with it because this place is called Zhongguancun, and Wang Weidong once bought movie CDs here.

The movie on the disc has a simple plot and few actors, but it is very exciting.

What is strange is that there are no rows of high-rise buildings here. There are red brick bungalows on the roadside, and the bungalows are covered with asbestos tiles, giving people a sense of obsolescence.

Li Yuejin was obviously familiar with this place. He was riding a bicycle and leading Wang Weidong through the narrow alleys.

Soon, the two people arrived in front of three three-story gray buildings.

The small buildings are arranged symmetrically from left to right in the shape of a horizontal "L".

The small building in the middle has an old wooden building sign with a black number 14 on it.

On the left and right sides are Buildings 13 and 15 respectively.

Each floor has the same red wooden windows, which are divided into eight small square grids. There are faint sounds of radio and piano playing coming from inside.

It was these three simple small buildings that made Wang Weidong collapse on his bicycle, stunned in the cold wind.

A feeling of reverence arose in his heart.

This is the "special building" here!

More than ten years ago, a "special building" in Zhongguancun was built to house famous scientists and scholars who returned from overseas.

More than 40 founders of modern Chinese science have lived here.

Among them are the three Qian clan leaders and more than 20 famous scientists who have grown mushrooms in the Gobi Desert.

There is a saying that is not an exaggeration in the Chinese scientific community, "Telou" is the temple of Chinese science.

The people who can live here are definitely not ordinary people.

But why did Li Yuejin bring me here?

Wang Weidong was full of doubts and asked Li Yuejin.

Li Yuejin smiled and shook his head, pointed to the third floor, and walked towards Building 14.

Come on, this guy also likes to show off!

Wang Weidong could only follow behind, along the narrow and steep stairs to the third floor.

The corridor is painted white and gray, with light bulbs hanging from the top and a black round old-fashioned light switch on the side of the door. These are far superior to ordinary unit dormitories.

There is a small window on the ginger-yellow wooden door, and a floor mat made of woven grass and rattan at the door.

There is some finely ground soil on the mat, which shows that there are many visitors here.

While Wang Weidong was observing carefully, Li Yuejin knocked on the door.

After a while, an old man with gray hair opened the door.

This is?

Just when Wang Weidong was about to ask Li Yuejin about the identity of the old man, he saw him saluting the old man: "Director Yan, Comrade Wang Weidong has been brought here, please give instructions!"

Director Yan nodded towards Li Yuejin: "Sorry to trouble you, Comrade Yuejin.

You go ahead and I'll have a chat with Comrade Weidong."

"yes!"

After Li Yuejin responded, he went downstairs and disappeared instantly.

Wang Weidong was left to deal with the big boss he had just met for the first time.

Director Yan looked at Wang Weidong kindly and said with a smile: "Comrade Wang Weidong, I'm really sorry to invite you here rashly."

Wang Weidong shook his head quickly.

When he heard that the old man's surname was Yan and that he was the director of the Institute of Computing Technology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, he had already guessed his identity.

Apart from the director of the Institute of Computing Technology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, whose surname is Yan, there is no other person except the big boss who presided over the establishment of my country's first Computing Technology Institute and organized the development of my country's first electronic computer.

Yes, as early as five or six years ago, China had already started researching computers.

And it has achieved outstanding results.

"Mr. Yan, if you are looking for me, there is no need for Section Chief Li to inform me personally.

Just call me and I will come over."

Director Yan smiled when he heard this: "Do you know me?"

Wang Weidong nodded: "I've heard about your deeds."

The wrinkles on Director Yan's face relaxed and he touched his nose: "It seems that this old man like me is still somewhat famous!

Okay, I won’t beat around the bush with you, I called you here because I want to ask your help with something important.”

"You said that as long as I can help, I will never refuse!" Wang Weidong said, patting his chest.

Director Yan has a special status and will never ask for help on personal matters.

This matter must be related to the development of Huaxia Computer.

Wang Weidong is still very clear-headed in matters of right and wrong.

As long as he can contribute to the country, he will never shirk it.

Director Yan breathed a sigh of relief at Wang Weidong's attitude.

When Minister Fang recommended this young man to perform the task, he was still worried.

After all, not everyone is willing to take unknown risks and do things that have no benefit to themselves.

This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! "Comrade Wang Weidong, come in and chat." Director Yan's tone became warmer and he opened the door.

Wang Weidong stepped in and saw three or four young people sitting on the sofa in the living room.’’

They all wore glass-bottom glasses and exuded a bookish atmosphere.

These comrades should be researchers at the Institute of Computing Technology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

When the researchers saw Wang Weidong, they all stood up one after another, and one even brought tea.

"Sit down and chat." Director Yan asked Wang Weidong on the sofa, and then asked slowly: "I heard that you asked a foreigner from across the ocean to help you send some home appliances back to China?"

I heard... It seems that those household appliances have been investigated above.

Wang Weidong gave a thumbs up to the system in his heart.

But what to do next?

The story compiled by the system, Wang Weidong could only bite the bullet and compile it.

"That's right, I just said it casually, but I didn't expect that the foreigner actually agreed."

Director Yan nodded when he heard this, with a look full of expectation: "Comrade Weidong, you should also know about the projects of our institute.

As early as decades ago, the country realized the importance of computers.

Therefore, the Institute of Computing Technology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences was established in 1956.

In 1958, we worked hard to create China's first general-purpose digital electronic computer.

Last year, we developed the 109B large-scale general-purpose transistor computer.

But compared with the current international advanced level, it is still far behind.

Because, just last year, IBM on the other side of the ocean had developed the world's first instruction set-compatible computer.

They named it system360.

As the saying goes, only by knowing yourself and the enemy can you be victorious in every battle.

Due to the lack of effective communication channels, we cannot know the technological level on the other side of the ocean.

Now that IBM's system360 has been sold to the outside world, we hope to get one back for detailed study.

It's just that it's really inconvenient for the official to come forward on this matter.

You also know our relationship with Chou Country. It is basically impossible to get the machine back through normal channels.

We got the news after we received the color TV set from Chou Country at the post and telecommunications office.

I have been studying this matter, but I didn’t expect that it took more than half a month for you to pick up the goods.

Comrade Wang Weidong, after our discussions, we agreed that it is most appropriate to purchase this machine from private channels through your relationship with the foreigner.

I asked you to come here because of this matter.

You can rest assured that the relevant funds will be paid by our institute."

After listening to Director Yan's words, Wang Weidong's expression froze instantly.

If he really had that foreigner friend, he would definitely agree without saying anything.

He also understood the ideas of the leaders above and hoped to develop domestic computers by learning from foreign computer technical ideas.

Although purchasing a foreign computer is not without other channels.

For example, purchase it through those patriotic businessmen or let Runhua Company come forward.

But these people are all on the list in Chou Country and can easily be noticed.

If you are blocked at that time, it is very likely that the foreign exchange will be spent and the computer will not be able to get it.

The price of computers in this era is far higher than that of computers in later generations.

For example, this time the target is ibmsystem360.

The price of each unit is US$3 million.

US$3 million in foreign exchange is not a small amount for China.

Runhua Company has to sell tens of thousands of Weidong safety belts to replace them.

Therefore, the Computer Research Institute will look for the safest way to purchase.

...

Yan Suo saw that Wang Weidong was a little hesitant and couldn't help but ask: "Comrade Weidong, is there anything difficult?"

Wang Weidong scratched his head and said awkwardly: "Yan Suo, I have to contact the foreigner about this matter first."

"That's true. It's okay. This matter is not urgent. Wait for you to contact the foreigner first and test his tone. If this way doesn't work, let's think of other ways." Yan Suo also understood Wang Weidong.

embarrassment.

Wang Weidong breathed a sigh of relief, he was afraid of chasing ducks to the shelves.

You have to think carefully about how to do this when you go back.

If he could really contact the foreigner, he might really be able to help the Institute of Computing Technology.

Then a few people chatted for a while.

Yan Suo also took out the ‘foreign snacks’ bought from the Zhongguancun Refreshment Department and shared them with everyone.

Entering the 'Special Building' for the first time, Wang Weidong was a little curious, and with Yan Suo's consent, he walked around.

This "luxury" house has three bedrooms, a separate living room and a study room.

There is also a professional kitchen with a large coal-burning stove covered with mosaic tiles.

There are two large iron pots in front and behind the stove, with water boiling in the middle.

What surprised Wang Weidong even more was that the bathroom actually had a bathtub, so he could take a hot bath every day!

However, Wang Weidong felt relieved when he thought of the contributions made by the residents of the 'Telou' to China.

They gave up generous treatment abroad and came back to build the motherland, and they deserve to be treated well.

Yan Suo saw Wang Weidong staring at the bathtub and pursed his lips: "Comrade Wang Weidong, it's already getting late..."

"Oh, then I'll go back?" Wang Weidong reluctantly looked back.

Every time he took off his pants to take a shower in the steel mill bathhouse, he always hurt the self-esteem of many gay men.

Some gay men even saw Wang Weidong coming to take a shower, so they put on their clothes and ran away without wiping off the soap suds on their bodies.

Just kidding, who wouldn’t be afraid of something that can be used as a belt?

It would be great if there was a bathtub.

Maybe you can take a shower together.

You can also drive through water.

"Go back, go back, I'm waiting for your good news." Yan Suo seemed to have no intention of staying.

....

It will be daytime, and only the elderly and preschool children are in the yard.

As soon as he entered the house, Wang Weidong dug out the mailing list that he had thrown aside earlier.

Fortunately, there are contact information for foreigners on it.

The next step was to find a way to contact the foreigner.

If he really existed...

This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! I thought I could take a vacation, but I didn’t expect that I still had things to do.

Born to work hard!

...

On the other side, in the hospital.

Outside the emergency room door, Yi Zhonghai and Shazhu were walking back and forth.

It's been half a day since the four members of the Jia family were sent in, and the doctor hasn't come out yet.

This made the two of them anxious.

Yi Zhonghai is worried about Bangge.

Shazhu is worried about Qin Huairu.

Both of them hope that Jia Xudong and Jia Zhang will die.

But it can't be shown.

After a while, the doctor opened the door and came out: "Who are Qin Huairu's family members?"

"I!"

Silly Zhu strode forward: "Doctor, is Qin Huairu okay?"

"It's okay. It's just food poisoning and cold. I need gastric lavage and intravenous drip." The doctor explained: "Your family members should pay the medical expenses. The total is seventeen yuan and twenty cents."

Seventeen dollars and two cents?

Upon hearing this number, Shazhu froze on the spot.

Most of his monthly salary of thirty-seven and five yuan was lent to Qin Huairu, and he had long since run out of money.

Silly Zhu looked at Yi Zhonghai for help.

He knew that this eighth-level fitter had saved a lot of money.

Yi Zhonghai ignored Si Zhu and looked at the doctor: "Comrade, how is the child inside? Is it serious?"

Compared to Qin Huairu, he cares more about Bangge.

"Well, Banggeng was fainted by poisonous gas and needs intravenous drip for detoxification. The medical fee is five yuan and eighty cents." The doctor took out two charge sheets.

Five dollars and eight plus seventeen dollars and two cents, which is twenty-three dollars.

Yi Zhonghai calculated it and felt that he could afford so much money. After receiving the charge sheet, he was ready to pay.

"Hey, wait! There are also those from Jia Xudong and Jia Zhang!" The doctor quickly stopped him and took out two more charge sheets.

In the doctor's opinion, since these two people are relatives of Qin Huairu and Banggen, they are naturally also relatives of Jia Zhang and Jia Xudong.

Medical bills should be paid for them.

Yi Zhonghai took back his steps, his face grimacing: "How much?"

"The two of them are in serious condition, and the total cost is eighty-five yuan," the doctor explained.

"I don't know them." Yi Zhonghai strode away.

The doctor looked at Silhu with question marks on his face.

"I don't know them either." Silly Zhu shrank his neck and slipped away.

....

The doctor looked at the disappearing figures of the two people and scratched his head: "What's going on?"

"However, they seem to have forgotten that this family uses a charge account."

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