Siheyuan: Start as a truck driver

The hotel is relatively clean, and the beds and mattresses are relatively clean. What particularly surprised Wang Weidong is that there is a shower for bathing in the hotel, and hot water is provided 24 hours a day.

After riding in the car for a day and a night, Wang Weidong felt sticky, so he and Guan Tingting had a hasty meal at a small state-owned restaurant outside, and then returned to the hotel.

Turn on the shower head, hot water rushes down, and the bathroom is suddenly enveloped in white mist.

The hot water poured on his body, taking away all the fatigue from his body, and Wang Weidong hummed a song happily.

"Pull the carrot~Pull the carrot~Hi yo yo~Hi yo yo~Hi yo hi, it can't be pulled out, hi yo hi, it can't be pulled out..."

"Zhi Ning..."

The bathroom door opened silently. Wang Weidong stopped singing and looked at the door.

Guan Tingting came in wearing slippers.

She said shyly: "Brother Hong Chang, let me wipe your back..."

Guan Tingting's initiative was beyond Wang Weidong's expectation. People in this era are still very conservative at heart. Even couples who have been married for many years will not be so candid with each other.

Wang Weidong was immediately relieved when he thought that Guan Tingting was a college graduate, studied media, had been exposed to a lot of Western culture, and had a more open personality than ordinary people.

It is better to have fun alone than to have fun together.

The two immediately pulled up carrots in the bathroom.

The next day.

The sun shines through the glass window and falls on Wang Weidong's cheek, gently waking him up.

When he opened his eyes, he saw Guan Tingting holding her chin in her hands and staring at him curiously with her big eyes.

When she saw Wang Weidong wake up, Guan Tingting was not shy at all, she went up to him and took the initiative and gave him a sip.

After some lingering, Guan Tingting nestled in Wang Weidong's arms, played with his big and strong palms, and said in a soft voice: "Let's go to the park today. Liu Tongjian has already told me about the interview, and he also

It must be submitted to the newspaper for approval.”

"Okay, if it can be published in the newspaper, it will be more beneficial to our recruitment. We can't rush to contact the university now." Wang Weidong nodded.

Guan Tingting immediately became excited when she heard this: "I have studied in the capital for four years and am very familiar with the surrounding attractions. Let me be your guide today."

Wang Weidong stretched out his hand and pinched her little nose and said, "Then I will take care of Comrade Tingting."

In fact, Wang Weidong is more familiar with the capital than Guan Tingting. He was in the first week, but he has lived in the capital for decades.

I don’t know what the situation is like in the courtyard. Without my interference, how would the plot of the original work develop?

Thinking of this, Wang Weidong felt a little interested.

.....

While Guan Tingting was taking Wang Weidong around the capital, Liu Tongjian came to the newspaper office early in the morning.

Putting the document package on the table, Liu Tongjian knocked on the door of Editor Zhou's office.

Editor Zhou raised his head from the manuscript and saw it was Liu Tongjian. He asked with a pleasant expression: "Tongjian, it's so early? Has the manuscript been written?"

Liu Tongjian is the writer of "Science and Technology Times". His articles are full of emotions and are very popular among readers.

"I have already written it, but I want to change the subject," Liu Tongjian said.

"Change the subject? Isn't the latest rake developed by Dongfang Tractor Factory very good? Comrades from the tractor factory have called and urged it several times."

"Editor-in-chief, take a look at this." Liu Tongjian placed the materials for the Orchid Color TV on the editor-in-chief's desk.

Editor-in-Chief Zhou picked up the material and read it carefully, and frowned suddenly: "Tongjian, a month ago, you were going to write an article about Orchid TV. For this reason, our newspaper specially applied for a quota from the above.

Approved an Orchid TV set.

To be honest, the color display of the Orchid TV is indeed much better than that of my little Japanese TV.

I heard that the picture tubes used in TVs are produced by Orchid TV Factory itself.

We really should vigorously promote TV sets like this.

but.

After all, the Orchid TV Factory is in Ningzhou City. Even if we send people to Ningzhou to interview comrades from the TV factory, it will take a lot of time to go back and forth.

"No need to go to Ningzhou, Liu Hongchang from Lanhua TV Factory is in Beijing now."

"Really? We contacted the reception desk of the Orchid TV Factory a while ago. According to the female section chief of the Orchid TV Factory, Liu Hongchang was so busy all day long, how could he come to the capital?"

Liu Tongjian explained Wang Weidong's purpose of coming.

Editor Zhou's eyes lit up and he was amazed: "Hey, this Factory Director Liu is really interesting. Even though Orchid TV Factory became an instant hit in China with its color TV sets, it is a small local company after all.

The factory is now planning to build an R&D center, which is simply a joke."

Liu Tongjian shook his head and said: "At first, I thought the Orchid TV Factory was just a sudden idea. Later, I met Liu Hongchang and I found that he is a very pragmatic and far-sighted person.

In his view, in the future, science and technology will be the primary productive force. If we cannot vigorously develop science and technology, we will at least have to endure exploitation by large foreign companies, and in more serious cases, we may even have our necks pinched.

These words made Chief Editor Zhou nod his head repeatedly. He was a person who came from an era of poverty and poverty, so he naturally understood that those who fell behind would inevitably be beaten.

"It seems that this Liu Hongchang is indeed a figure. What he is doing now is beneficial to the country and the people. We newspaper makers should also do our part. The next issue of the newspaper will be printed the day after tomorrow. You should contact Liu Hongchang immediately.

Do an exclusive interview.”

"Understood, I'll go right away."

Liu Tongjian nodded heavily, left the newspaper office, got on his bicycle and headed to the hotel.

But when they arrived at the hotel, they discovered that Wang Weidong and Guan Tingting had gone out together.

"It's really strange. They are obviously here to do something, so why do they go to the park?"

After hearing from the waiter that the two of them had booked tickets to the park, Liu Tongjian sat in the lobby of the hotel and scratched his head in confusion.

He was puzzled.

.....

the other side.

Wang Weidong took Guan Tingting out of the People's Park and originally planned to go back to the hotel. Guan Tingting suddenly had a whim and wanted to go to the overpass to watch the sideshow.

Policies have been relaxed a lot these days, and Tianqiao is gradually becoming more and more lively as a gathering place for folk performances.

If you come to the capital and don't take a walk around the Tianqiao, your visit will be in vain.

The overpass existed as early as the Yongle period of the Ming Dynasty. It was originally just an ordinary bridge. It was named the overpass because only the emperor was allowed to walk here.

At that time, the overpass was a place for cross talk, drumming, diabolo, wrestling, and boxing, as well as Sanxian, Henan pendant, Qingqing, horse racing, stilts, lotus falling, bamboo boards, and plaster sales.

After liberation, the vendors and houses on both sides of the original overpass underwent large-scale renovations to make them more suitable for ordinary people's entertainment.

Wang Weidong and Guan Tingting walked and watched, and bought half a catty of cut cakes from a stall selling yellow rice noodle cakes, preparing to return to the hotel.

When passing by the overpass, he specifically looked under the overpass, but did not find Shazhu's figure.

He immediately thought that the time has just entered the 1980s, Lou Xiao'e has not come back yet, and the fight between the white-eyed wolves of the Jia family for the Silly Zhu family's property has not happened yet.

Back at the hotel, Wang Weidong saw Liu Tongjian.

"Reporter Liu, have you been waiting for a long time?"

"It didn't take long. I have already received approval from the newspaper to interview you."

"This is a good thing. Come on, let's go to the room to talk."

....

Three days later, in the newsstands in the streets and alleys, the boss comrades placed the latest issue of "Science and Technology Times" at the top.

Because there is a huge headline on the front page of the newspaper: "The scenery here is unique. Let's see how Orchid TV Factory overcomes difficulties and obstacles and breaks the monopoly of foreign TV giants on high-end color picture tubes!"

As newspaper sellers, those bosses and comrades have keen vision. Just based on this title, this issue of "Science and Technology Times" will definitely sell well.

really.

As soon as the newsstand opened, several passers-by were attracted by the title. They took a look at it before approaching and threw out a dime.

"Comrade, bring me a newspaper."

Before the comrade boss could react, he held the newspaper in front of the newsstand and started reading.

Soon, many passers-by gathered in front of the newsstand. After reading the newspaper, they did not leave, but instead started a lively discussion.

"Gee, I didn't expect that there are high-end picture tubes in China. It's really amazing."

"I'm probably bragging. I have a relative who often travels abroad on business. He said that domestic TVs use technologies that have been eliminated from abroad. Besides, this Orchid TV factory is just a small local factory. How can it possibly develop

Where’s the picture tube!”

"That shouldn't be the case. This is Science and Technology Times. Can a newspaper tell lies?"

"Don't say that, don't you think it's strange that a chef suddenly became the director of a television factory?"

"What's weird? Do you need to know your background to get a job?"

.....

For a time, a big discussion broke out in the streets and alleys of the capital.

Everyone is excited that Orchid TV Factory can develop high-end color display tubes, but many people are skeptical about this news. After all, in that era, it was obvious to all that the domestic light industry was underdeveloped.

As one of the most famous universities in Beijing, students from Qinghuachi University naturally joined the discussion.

Especially students majoring in radio, they have a clearer understanding of the situation of domestic televisions, so they simply do not believe that Lanhua TV Factory has such high-end technology.

Zhou Yang, a senior student, is one of them. As a top student in the radio major, he has completed his graduation defense ahead of schedule and has reserved a place to be sent abroad to study abroad, so he does not need to prepare for graduation like other students.

When he saw the newspaper, he had just finished brushing his teeth and was carrying a kettle and was about to fetch water.

As soon as I walked to the door of the dormitory, I saw my classmate Zhang Hang running over, holding a newspaper in his hand, and said excitedly: "Lao Zhou, good news, we also have high-end display tubes in China."

Zhou Yang was stunned for a moment, curled his lips and said: "How is this possible! My graduation thesis is about display tubes. Nowadays, all high-end display tubes in the world are monopolized by the country of Little Japan. It is impossible with domestic technology and equipment.

Developed.”

"It's true and true. Liu Hongchang, the director of the Orchid TV Factory in Ningzhou, said it himself. You have to believe it, right?" Zhang Hang knew that Zhou Yang had always worshiped foreigners and favored foreigners, so he deliberately said in a blaming tone.

Sure enough, after listening to this, Zhou Yang was so angry that he threw the kettle on the table: "Nonsense, it's just nonsense. Isn't Science and Technology Times telling lies with open eyes? No, I have to report them!"

In fact, he was not interested in the "Science and Technology Times" report. He had already planned to find a way to stay abroad after leaving the country and never come back again.

He was angry simply because he felt that his own beliefs had been insulted.

How can the moon in foreign countries not be rounder than that in China?

At this time, the surrounding students also noticed Zhou Yang's actions, but no one tried to stop him.

Zhou Yang always talks about the benefits of foreign countries, but hates everything at home. Everyone has long been dissatisfied with him.

If there were no education subsidies provided by the country, would Zhou Yang's family be able to afford college?

....

Newspaper office, big office.

Liu Tongjian was pacing back and forth, looking very anxious.

He is now waiting for the sales data from the Science and Technology Times. In order to help Lanhua TV Factory gain a front-page headline position, Liu Tongjian issued a military order in front of the editor-in-chief.

If the sales of this issue of "Technology Times" cannot be more than the last issue, he will have to clean the big office for a month.

When the colleagues around him saw Liu Tongjian's appearance, they all laughed and said, "Tongjian, do you regret it? If you ask me, you shouldn't be fighting for the front page position. It's just a local TV factory. It doesn't need to occupy such a position."

Important slot?"

"You don't understand!" Liu Tongjian shook his head.

He did this completely in line with Wang Weidong's big plan.

Wang Weidong only revealed a part of the big plan to Liu Tongjian, and he was shocked.

If everything goes smoothly, it will only be a matter of time before China will be on top of the world again.

Liu Tongjian must do his part even if he makes up his mind.

Besides, compared with his ancestors who sacrificed their lives and blood, if he failed, he would just scan the office for a month, so what should he be afraid of?

Just when Liu Tongjian was about to go back to work, the editor-in-chief came out with a data sheet in his hand.

He said in high spirits: "Everyone, we succeeded this time! Yesterday's newspaper sales were twice as high as before!"

"Hiss...twice, did you make a mistake?"

"Are you kidding? The data was passed down from above, how could it be wrong!"

"This guy Liu Tongjian is really discerning, let him pick up the slack this time."

"Really, why don't I know Liu Hongchang? Otherwise, this opportunity would be mine."

There was a sudden burst of envy and jealousy in the office.

The editor-in-chief stepped forward, patted Liu Tongjian on the shoulder, and said: "You performed well. I will help you apply for a bonus at the end of this month. In addition, I will also send this article for awards."

"Thank you, editor-in-chief. The best-selling newspaper is not due to me, but to the color picture tube developed by Orchid TV Factory, which really shocked the Chinese people."

Before Liu Tongjian finished speaking, he heard a burst of cynicism coming from the door.

"Shocking the Chinese people? I think it's more like deceiving the Chinese people!"

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