Scholars in the courtyard.

Chapter 2448: Keep up, don't fall behind
Practice has proved that the so-called one hundred million is just that small when displayed, not even as big as a room.

So it was not difficult to transport it. One person passed a bundle and they were loaded directly into four armored vehicles. It only took about 20 minutes to transport it, including counting.

But everyone was in high spirits, especially Lao Hong and Yang Youning, who participated in the whole process with smiles on their faces all the time.

Yang Xiaotao and Chen Lao were talking with Hassan on the side until everyone had moved all the money, and then they parted with Hassan.

Afterwards, everyone got on the car and left the airport under a group of guards.

Yang Xiaotao also got in the car with Mr. Chen and rushed to the Ninth Department.

In the car, Yang Xiaotao listened to Mr. Chen talking about the situation in the alliance, the local customs, the national situation, and the most important thing about this exchange meeting, which was the development of science and technology in the countries within the alliance.

"In terms of strength, Democratic Germany has the strongest foundation."

Mr. Chen sighed. This time they had taken a fancy to one of the other party's machine tools. Zhang Guanyu and others confirmed that the accuracy of this machine tool was one level higher than the best machine tool in the country, 'Mercury'.

In response, they proposed a purchase deal, but the other party directly refused and had no intention of selling.

There was no other way, they could only collect relevant information and bring it back for reference.

Of course, the capabilities of Mercury Machine Tools have not been fully tapped at present. Only a handful of companies in China can use them, and even Morningstar has not yet fully utilized them.

"This is normal."

Yang Xiaotao replied, "Before the war, they were an important mechanical power. During the war, they plundered so many essences. Even if they failed and some of them were robbed, they are not fools. They will definitely hide the good things."

"Besides, the most valuable things are knowledge and experience, which cannot be taken away."

Elder Chen nodded and said, "That's right, but unfortunately, the other party has no intention of communicating with us."

"By the way, the issue regarding the ownership of the calculator has been resolved."

"France?"

Elder Chen nodded. "They have agreed to purchase the property rights, and will pay 10 million French francs as the purchase fee according to the agreement. In addition, they will give us 1% for every unit sold."

"I guess the other party has already started to register the property rights. I believe we will be able to contact them soon and obtain the production process."

“You must be prepared for this.”

Hearing this, Yang Xiaotao nodded and said, "Just let the factory take care of this, but some things, like integrated circuits, are better kept by ourselves."

Elder Chen nodded, "You can make your own decision on this."

Yang Xiaotao nodded, and then picked up the thank-you letter from Hassan. Mr. Chen beside him was also a little curious.

"What does it say?"

Mr. Chen couldn't understand it, so Yang Xiaotao took a closer look and then started reading.

"Dear Mr. Yang Xiaotao, thank you for understanding the feelings of a son..."

Most of the letter was a thank you note, except for the invitation at the end.

"He invited you?"

Old Chen was a little surprised, and his face suddenly became solemn.

Who is the other party?

Who is Yang Xiaotao?
To be frank, other people probably have never heard of Yang Xiaotao. If it weren't for the Desert Eagle project, or if it weren't for this coincidence, it would be difficult for the name Yang Xiaotao to reach their ears.

There is something fishy, ​​there must be something fishy!
"I don't know, but that's what the letter says!"

Yang Xiaotao was also curious when he saw Mr. Chen's reaction.

I read the thank-you letter over and over again. It was just one page, with a simple thank you and a simple invitation.

"It could be just a polite remark, like when someone helps us, we just say thank you and say we'll treat you to a meal tomorrow."

"It's just a polite remark. Anyone who takes it seriously is a fool."

Yang Xiaotao explained with a smile, and Mr. Chen just nodded calmly.

But that's not what he thought.

This is a personal letter invitation, which is sometimes more formal than a formal one.

Especially the other party’s identity.

You know, there is an old saying in China: words are as good as gold!

When you are in the other person's position, anything he says cannot be underestimated.

"Give me this thank you letter first!"

Mr. Chen thought about it, but still couldn't make up his mind. He decided to go back and find someone to discuss it.

Yang Xiaotao was touching the golden camel on the cover to confirm its authenticity. When he heard what Mr. Chen said, he had no choice but to hand it over.

At the same time, I felt a little uneasy. If I had to hand over this little bit of gold, what about the 50 million in the car behind me...

Carefully observing Mr. Chen's expression, Yang Xiaotao did not dare to speak when he saw that he was frowning and thinking.

I just hope that this time it won’t be like last time, where they only give one percent!

The car was moving slowly on the road. The security officers in charge of escorting the car looked nervous and held their guns tightly in their hands, fearing that a robber would show up!

In the car behind!
"Old Liu, do you think you can really give it to us this time?"

Yang Youning stretched out a hand and gestured in the office, then spoke to Liu Huaimin.

Liu Huaimin shook his head. "It's hard to say. It's hard to say!"

"It's just a verbal agreement with Mr. Peng. Who knows if the higher-ups will recognize it?"

"Do you think he will recognize it?"

Liu Huaimin shook his head again, "It's hard to say!"

"Ugh!"

They both sighed at the same time.

"If we were given this money, we could do so much!"

Suddenly, Yang Youning sighed.

Liu Huaimin looked out the window and said with the same feeling, "Yes, now money is needed everywhere and support is needed. I dream about how it will develop even when I sleep!"

"The best steel should be used on the blade, and the above should be considered!"

"hope so!"

The two were silent, then looked at each other and laughed together.

If it were in the past, there would be no such worries at all.

But now, there are too many happy troubles!
Behind the convoy,

Chen Gong and Wang Guodong were together to support the team.

"Old Wang, how is the construction of your hospital going?"

Wang Guodong shook his head. "The hardware is easy. It's just some room equipment and stuff. We can get it together if we try."

"What's difficult now is doctors and medicines."

Chen Gong took out a cigarette, thought for a moment, and patted Wang Guodong on the shoulder, "Didn't the doctor ask someone to trade the Southern Peninsula Hospital?"

"I've contacted them, but they can't leave for a while!"

"I guess Lao Hu and the others won't be back until after October!"

"So when will your hospital open?"

Chen Gong became interested. "I heard from Yang Xiaotao that employees will have regular physical examinations every year. This is a benefit of our Ninth Department. Maybe we will open branches in various places. You have to do a good job!"

Wang Guodong leaned back in his chair after hearing this. "Xiao Tao told me about this. My head still hurts!"

"There are so many messes, all kinds of problems you can't even imagine!"

"Now, what I want to do most is to go back to the old days when I was in the machinery factory, so I can stay in the workshop and not have to worry about this!"

Chen Gong rolled his eyes and said, "You are like a piece of mud that can't be helped."

"So many people are eyeing your position, and yet you don't want to do it anymore. If Yang Xiaotao wasn't here, you..."

Before Chen Gong finished speaking, Wang Guodong already understood what he meant. However, he was really not good at officialdom!
"Alas, now I know that it is lonely at the top!"

Chen Gong crossed his arms over his chest and kicked the secretary who was driving. "Drive slower, not so fast!"

The secretary understood and began to slow down the car, keeping a distance from the convoy in front.

Then he said to Wang Guodong, "It's true that it's lonely at the top, but it's also true that you can see farther and have a better view when you stand higher!"

"If you can't keep up with the team, don't expect others to pull you up!"

Wang Guodong did not comment and just sat in his seat calmly.

Chen Gong saw this and said no more.

The two have worked together for many years, and some things need to be mentioned, but they should be kept within limits.

If you really can't keep up with the team, then quitting while you are ahead may not be a bad choice.

The car moved forward, and the armored vehicle behind it moved forward slowly.

Finally, the convoy arrived at the gate of Jiubu!

The car pulled over, Yang Xiaotao got out, and Mr. Chen rolled down the window.

"One more thing! We will participate in the Mexico City Olympics this time."

"Maybe in October. We are preparing for it now."

"The higher-ups intend to select some workers to serve as athletes. You nine departments should also take action and let the workers participate."

Yang Xiaotao was stunned for a moment, then nodded.

After Mr. Chen's car left, the armored vehicle responsible for escorting it followed behind.

Not long after, Liu Huaimin and others arrived at the gate and watched the convoy go away.

"How much can you bring this time?"

Yang Youning looked at the convoy that was about to disappear, muttering to himself, and asked the question that everyone was concerned about.

Everyone looked at Yang Xiaotao.

"I don't know. The chief didn't say."

Yang Xiaotao spread his hands, he also wanted to know.

"Let's go. It's a blessing, not a curse. You'll know when you come back."

Li Hongfeng was open-minded. After talking to everyone, he took the lead and walked towards the Ninth Department.

Yang Xiaotao followed behind, still thinking about what Mr. Ye mentioned last night.

Chen Gong and Wang Guodong also followed, and the group walked together, but they were still worried in their hearts.

Back in the office, Lou Xiao'e and Liu Lixue kept their eyes on Yang Xiaotao, both wanting to know the first-hand information.

As a result, Yang Xiaotao didn't say anything. He just picked up the phone and made a call when he got back.

"Brother Wang, long time no see, how are you these days?"

Yang Xiaotao was joking, and Wang Dahai on the other end of the phone was chewing a green radish in his hand. When he heard Yang Xiaotao's voice, his eyes immediately widened into slits with laughter.

"Okay, you're fine."

"After this task, the whole factory is as lively as the New Year. I don't know how great it is."

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Wang Dahai bit off a piece of radish while talking about his happiness. "It's just that no one likes to drink to their heart's content. Old Liu has also been promoted. Whenever I go to drink with him, he always talks a lot and leaves before we drink halfway."

"Well, we know we are not on the same page anymore. We can't drink together and have fun. We won't go there anymore."

Yang Xiaotao held the phone and listened to Wang Dahai's chatter. He knew that if he hadn't made the call, the person on the other end wouldn't have said these things.

Likewise, he would just keep these words to himself.

"Okay, Brother Wang, if we still need to find someone to drink with, find me."

"Last time I had a child, I invited a few family members. If you want to drink, bring some peanuts. They should be freshly harvested this year. Don't fool me with last year's."

"Hey, you guy, when have I ever fooled you?"

The voice on the other end became noticeably louder. "Wait, I'll come find you in two days."

"This time, I brought some good wine and food, so let's have a good drink together."

Wang Dahai put the radish in his hand aside, grinning as he spoke, feeling an inexplicable sense of familiarity in his heart.

Brother Xiao Yang is still the same Brother Xiao Yang.

No change!

"By the way, why did you call this time?"

Wang Dahai also knew that Yang Xiaotao would not just go out of his way to find him for a drink, so he asked quickly.

"Well, I want you to find out about someone. This person should be a teacher at Qilu University."

"Someone here recommended him to do research, but I don't know the details, so I asked you to help find out in advance."

"Of course, if not, it would be great to find useful information."

Yang Xiaotao explained the situation, and Wang Dahai immediately agreed, "Don't worry, I'll take care of it."

"By the way, what's that person's name?"

"Shu Xingbei? Okay, I'll go there myself right away."

"Don't be polite, wait for my good news."

After hanging up the phone, Wang Dahai ate the green radish in his hand until only the white roots were left, and he was not in a hurry to leave.

Sitting in the chair, the words Liu Dehui said to him when they were drinking echoed in his mind.

"Da Hai, to be honest, I really don't want to leave the car factory this time."

"But I don't want to be left behind by others."

Wang Dahai knew clearly that the 'someone else' he was talking about was Yang Xiaotao.

Back then, when Yang Xiaotao first came here, he was a technician.

But now?

The boss of the nine departments.

The gap between them back then was not as big as the gap between them and Yang Xiaotao now.

It has come to this point in just a few years. Not to mention Liu Dehui, even he has some little thoughts in his mind.

But now, hearing Yang Xiaotao's voice without any change, he thought about how Yang Xiaotao's attitude towards him had remained consistent over the years, always calling him "Big Brother Wang".

In that case, what else is there to think about?

He has let go of his life and doesn't worry so much.

Wang Dahai, who was sitting on the chair, suddenly laughed, then stood up and shouted to the door, "Little Calf, Little Calf!"

"Where have you been, you little bastard? Come here quickly."

砰咚
The door opened and Xiao Niu ran in in a panic, "Director, you want to see me?"

"Where have you gone?"

"I went to the workshop. You asked me to keep an eye on it. I just came back."

Xiao Niu hurriedly explained, and Wang Dahai waved his hand, "Forget it, hurry up and prepare the car, let's go to Luda."

"Lu Da? Let's go recruit workers."

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Wang Dahai knocked the carrot root on Xiao Niu's head and said, "Why are you asking so many questions? Go quickly."

"okay!"

Xiao Niu ran out quickly, but Wang Dahai stood with his hands behind his back, muttering, "You have to bring the peanuts and the wine."

"Oh, and those pancakes, you have to bring some."