Scholars in the courtyard.

Chapter 2462: The Women's Volleyball Team of the Nine Departments
After Yang Youning left, Lou Xiaoe asked, "Director Yang, do you think this women's volleyball team can really participate in the Olympics?"

It’s not that Lou Xiao’e looks down on the women’s volleyball team, but it’s true that participating in an international event like the Olympics is just a fantasy for ordinary people these days.

Although the country has developed rapidly in sports in recent years, more people still focus on filling their stomachs.

Even those athletes mostly treat it as a job to provide food for their families.

Just like some departments deliberately recruit a few people who are good at playing table tennis, why?
It's all for the sake of saving face, so the leader can brag about it at the dinner table.

Hearing Lou Xiao'e's question, Yang Xiaotao was a little at a loss.

The main reason was that he didn't know much about the development of sports during this period in his previous life. After coming to this world, he first dealt with a bunch of troubles in the courtyard, and then the steel rolling mill and machinery factory. He didn't participate in many sports activities.

If the Olympic Games hadn’t suddenly emerged this time, Yang Xiaotao probably wouldn’t have remembered this matter!

However, as far as I can remember, the truly glorious period of the women's volleyball team probably lasted another ten years or so.

As for the glorious generation, they are now just little bean sprouts.

He was not sure whether his butterfly wings would affect the women's volleyball team in this space and time.

Suddenly, Yang Xiaotao felt that he had an obligation to carry forward the spirit of the women's volleyball team.

Especially the girls in our own family, they can be trained in this area.

It’s hard to say about Miaomiao, but Yueyue and Rongrong should be in good health.

He was unable to participate in sports.

But I can let the genes from my father shine in my sports career.

I made up my mind that I must pay attention to this interest when I get home.

As for the Dragon Boat Festival, running should be fine.

As for basketball?

Given his level as Ran Qiuye, he didn't hold out much hope for this.

football?

Go to hell!

After some calculation, Yang Xiaotao still couldn't give an accurate answer.

I could only say vaguely, maybe!
Lou Xiao'e and the other girl felt proud when they heard this. After all, it was the women's volleyball team, and it brought honor to them as women.

The two of them gathered together and discussed in a low voice, talking about information related to the women's volleyball team.

Yang Xiaotao ignored the two people's whispers and prepared to design the locomotive.

The information sent has been read, and Mr. Qin has also sent relevant information, which has given Yang Xiaotao a sufficient understanding of locomotive design. Now it is time to start writing.

According to the current domestic situation, the best power of an internal combustion engine for trains is less than 1,300 kilowatts, and the maximum speed it can drive is about 80.

What Mr. Wu said is correct.

But there are not many locomotives of this size around 80. Most of them are steam locomotives, and they are the old-fashioned ones, with a speed of 50 or 60, so it is a bit difficult to increase it.

As for the internal combustion locomotives currently in use, the most common and best one is a twelve-cylinder engine.

Moreover, the style of this twelve-cylinder engine is somewhat outdated, and its power is not as strong as the twelve-cylinder diesel engine designed by itself.

Of course, the size of the two cannot be compared.

Yang Xiaotao even felt that if the eight-cylinder diesel engine used in armored vehicles was enlarged, its power would be stronger than that of the other party.

Therefore, if we take a safe approach, we will modify and enlarge the twelve-cylinder diesel engine on hand, which will be enough to accomplish the task.

But Yang Xiaotao felt that it was not enough. What he wanted was not only to complete the task, but more importantly to catch up with his daily life. If he could not achieve this goal, it would not be considered as completing the task.

Therefore, Yang Xiaotao decided to increase the difficulty and start directly from the sixteen-cylinder unit.

With this idea in mind, Yang Xiaotao started to take action.

In the office, the pencil could be heard scratching on the manuscript paper as Yang Xiaotao concentrated on his work.

On the one hand, he had previous experience with diesel engines, and on the other hand, his proficiency in mechanics also helped. He was able to integrate the design of some parts, and even occasionally had flashes of inspiration, which made Yang Xiaotao very happy.

One day, two days, three days.
Yang Xiaotao's research path became clearer as more and more drawings came out of his pen.

That day, Yang Xiaotao returned to the courtyard, still thinking about the diesel engine, when he saw two people walking out of the hanging flower gate.

A man and a woman, both looked old.

Xu Fugui?
The two people were Xu Damao's parents.

At this time, the two also saw Yang Xiaotao.

Xu's mother had a gloomy look on her face, but Xu Fugui smiled at Yang Xiaotao, then quickly took his wife and left.

Yang Xiaotao ignored him and walked through the hanging flower gate into the yard.

There's no one at home.

Ran Qiuye brought her children back to Yangjiazhuang these two days.

After all, I can't stay idle at home, so I go back to the village to see Duanwu and Miaomiao, and I also miss the children in school.

Nowadays, many students in the city are arranged to go to the countryside, but there is nothing wrong with these primary schools in the countryside.

The impact of this is that many teachers want to teach in the countryside.

After all, teaching is also being a teacher, which is much better than working in the fields.

Especially the female teachers and older teachers. When Dudu was one month old last time, Taiye and others came up and said that many people were contacting the old principal.

When Ran Qiuye learned about this, he felt that this was an opportunity to expand rural education, so he discussed with Cuiping how to build more primary schools so that more rural children could go to school.

In this regard, Yang Xiaotao had no choice but to support it.

Of course, there is spiritual support and material support as well.

In addition to meeting Ran Qiuye's needs, a batch of teaching materials, paper and pens were donated in the name of the Nine Departments, and some funds were allocated.

This is just a drop in the bucket for the nine departments.

After returning home, Xiaowei flew out and wandered around the house. Sometimes she appeared on the door frame, and sometimes she stayed on the table for a while. Of course, she kept the house very clean.

Xiaowei has also gained experience over the years.

"Master, I'm going to play in the yard."

After cleaning up, Xiaowei said something, flew to the yard, and began to command the plants to fight against the insects.

This is Xiaowei’s new way of playing.

Almost every day, many insects and mosquitoes are "tortured" by her and scream loudly, and finally they become nutrients in the soil.

"Go ahead, don't run around."

"Also, don't bully Wangwang!"

Yang Xiaotao gave Xiaowei a warning and she flew out with two whooshes.

Yang Xiaotao came to the kitchen and looked at the somewhat empty cupboards. He had an idea and put ham, pork and ribs in them, and then he started cooking.

Even if it's just one person, you can't fool him.

What's more, the Taoist priest and Mr. Ye will be here soon.

Yang Xiaotao does not find cooking a hassle. Instead, he regards it as a way to relax.

Pulling out the Garuda knife, Yang Xiaotao chopped the ribs with a bang, and cheerful music sounded in the kitchen.

backyard.

Qin Jingru was sitting in the chair, a little distracted.

The main reason why Mr. and Mrs. Xu came here was that the situation has not been good recently, and they promised to reduce the monthly living expenses by half.

This is really uncomfortable.

If she didn't have the Xu family's money, how would she live in this courtyard?

Although I have Xu Damao's support now, that little money is not enough for me to live on.

I come from the countryside and there is no food supply, so I buy food at the pigeon market.

Originally, the money given by the Xu family was just enough to buy food, and Xu Damao's money was just enough to exchange for meat at the pigeon market.

But now it has been halved, so we can only buy food, how can we eat meat?

Although she felt aggrieved, Qin Jingru did not dare to regret it.

Because she knew that if she went back on her word, it would mean she would no longer get any benefits from the Xu family, and she would also have to take back half of the house.

Now she realized that it was a mistake for her not to decisively choose to divorce.

Now I am tied to this house step by step and it is difficult to leave.

Thinking of this, Qin Jingru's face became even uglier, and she immediately went out to the central courtyard.

When I passed by the Yang family's door, I smelled the aroma of cooking meat. I couldn't help but slow down my pace and look towards the Yang family. The thoughts in my heart began to grow. "Jingru!"

At this moment, Qin Huairu's voice came, interrupting Qin Jingru's fantasy. Qin Jingru reacted and looked at the Yang family's kitchen without giving up, then walked towards the Qin family.

"sister!"

Qin Jingru shouted, and then she saw Xiaodang and Huaihua running back home, tears still on their faces. As soon as they entered the house, they started to complain, "Mom, Yan Jiedi is bullying us."

"Mom, Yan Jiedi and Zhou Wen are skipping rubber rope and won't let us play."

Huaihua was also crying and Qin Huairu frowned when she heard it.

Yan Jie Di is the daughter of Yan Fugui. She relies on her father being the boss of the compound, but she is extremely spoiled.

Zhou Wen is Zhou Kui's daughter Xiaoyu, who is also a very important person. She is second only to the Yang family in the courtyard.

Qin Huairu knew all this.

But, what can she say?

The former backers, the Jia family, Jia Dongxu is gone, Bang Geng is gone, and now they have all been replaced by the Qin family, without a single one left.

Silly Zhu, this guy is still squatting in the fence. Even if he doesn't go, he will divorce her.

Yi Zhonghai, haha, is even waiting to be buried in the countryside.

Because of all these things, she didn't even dare to talk back when there were rumors that she was unlucky in marriage and had children.

Now, she just wants to live in this courtyard, wait for Shazhu to come out, and wait for her own spring to come.

"Mom knows!"

"From now on, just don't play with them."

Qin Huairu said this lightly, and Xiaodang and Huaihua bit their lips and nodded silently.

They also knew that they were not welcome in this courtyard.

"Xiaodang, Huaihua, come to your aunt!"

Qin Jingru saw that the two children looked aggrieved and quickly called them over.

"If they don't want to play with you anymore, go to Auntie's house and Auntie will play with you!"

"Ok!"

Xiaodang nodded, but Xiaohuaihua asked curiously, "Aunt, when will you give birth to a brother so we can play together."

Qin Jingru was stunned.

Give birth to a son?
Who did she give birth to?

Xu Damao?

But it would be strange if Xu Damao could give birth.

So, silly?

Thinking of the unclear relationship between her and Sha Zhu, Qin Jingru subconsciously glanced at Qin Huairu, then lowered her head and said to Huaihua, "When auntie gives birth to a little brother, Huaihua will take him to play, okay?"

"Okay, okay, aunt, please give birth to a brother as soon as possible..."

Qin Jingru felt a little sad, but before she could say anything, she heard a sudden noise in the yard, and several people looked over.

As a result, Yang Youning, who used to work at the machinery factory, walked in, followed by three women.

The two looked at each other with a look of surprise.

Xiaodang and Huaihua opened their eyes wide, full of curiosity.

Because these three women are really tall.

"Xiao Yang! Come quickly!"

Yang Youning walked into the yard and called out. Yang Xiaotao heard the voice, put down the spoon and walked out, "Old Yang, why are you here?"

"This is?"

Yang Xiaotao's attention was attracted by the three women behind Yang Youning, for the same reason: they were too tall.

Yang Xiaotao is not short, about 1.82 meters tall, and Yang Youning is about 1.75 meters tall, but in front of these three people, Yang Youning looks like a primary school student.

This is too high and unreasonable!
Maybe girls are taller, but Yang Xiaotao estimated that the tallest of the three women was about 1.85 meters tall, and the remaining two were also around 1.80 meters tall.

The three men were wearing ordinary T-shirts and carrying wine, meat, some cakes and local specialties.

"Xiao Yang, let me introduce you to these three players from the women's volleyball team."

"These three have won awards, which is incredible!"

Then he turned around and introduced the three people, "This is Comrade Yang Xiaotao from our Ninth Division!"

Among the three, the tallest one in the middle looks older.

The woman stepped forward and said generously, "Hello, Director Yang, my name is Wang Zhenzhen, and I used to be a member of the women's volleyball team of the Sijiucheng Sports Team."

"Ah, hello, Comrade Wang Zhenzhen."

Yang Xiaotao looked at Wang Zhenzhen, who was a head taller than him, and habitually stretched out his right hand.

Wang Zhenzhen didn't care when she saw it and reached out to hold it!

Feeling the strength coming from his hands, Yang Xiaotao came to his senses. As expected of an athlete, his hands were big and strong.

"Hello, Director Yang, I'm Qiu Aihua."

The short-haired woman next to him came forward to introduce herself, and Yang Xiaotao quickly shook hands with her, "Comrade Qiu Aihua, hello."

"Hello, Chief Yang, I'm Li Aiyuan."

The last girl with a ponytail and obviously younger greeted with a smile.

"Hello, Comrade Li Aiyuan."

Yang Xiaotao had met the three of them before. At this moment, many people in the courtyard looked over. After all, such a tall woman was rare in the Nine Departments.

Liu Yuhua and Ran Qiuye are considered tall among the women in the yard, but they cannot compare with these three.

Some men also felt inferior after watching it.

"Come on, come in quickly and sit inside."

Yang Xiaotao understood Yang Youning's purpose and quickly invited the three of them into the house.

The three of them entered the room and looked around at the furnishings in the room, then their eyes were filled with shock.

Needless to say, the three turns and one ring, being able to put this thing together represents strength.

Not to mention electric fans and televisions.

Looking at the furnishings in the house, it is obvious that this is a wealthy family.

But when I think of Yang Xiaotao's identity, none of this seems surprising!

"Please sit down for a while! There's a fire burning in the kitchen!"

"Don't leave if the big one is coming. I'll go take care of it and it will be over soon."

Yang Youning knew Yang Xiaotao's character, "Okay, just keep busy."

The three of them were still thinking about leaving, but Yang Youning kept them back, "Don't worry, Xiao Yang is just like that. If you leave, he will be unhappy."

Seeing this, the three of them had no choice but to sit down.

Yang Youning arranged for the three of them to cook and then said he would go to the kitchen to help.

Then he took the kitchen knife and cut the vegetables properly, while introducing them in a low voice.

"These three people are from the Sijiu City Sports Team. They were disbanded this time due to some issues. I checked their backgrounds and there's nothing wrong with them!"

"Moreover, these three were the main players who represented the country in the competition last time. They have the experience and skills! I heard that several other departments are also contacting them, but we acted quickly, and with our reputation, we brought them here for you to see!"

Yang Xiaotao was cutting a pig's ear and rolled his eyes when he heard Yang Youning say this. "Why should I take a look? This is not a blind date to find a wife!"

"Isn't it up to you to decide on this matter?"

Yang Youning shook his head, "No, this is a big deal for our Nine Departments!"

"Just think about it, if we absorb this and find a few female athletes, our ninth department will have a women's volleyball team!"

"If we go out and compete with other brother departments, if we lose, it will be a disgrace to our Nine Departments!"

"It's such an important matter. If you don't give your approval, who would dare to put up the sign of the Nine Departments?"

Yang Youning spoke honestly, so Yang Xiaotao didn't say much, "Okay, I'll ask later!"

"it is good!"

After saying that, Yang Youning put down the kitchen knife and went to the living room to entertain the three women, while Yang Xiaotao continued to work.

Of course, the amount of food has to be doubled!