Siheyuan diet for men and women

Chapter 1611 Sanhe Crisis
Takahashi is a tall and large bridge.

Li Xuewu personally escorted Gao Yaqin downstairs. She was just passing by and didn't intend to stay any longer.

There were some things that were inconvenient to say over the phone, so the two talked for more than an hour and reached a basic consensus.

Gao Yaqin still wanted to persuade him to restrain himself, but Li Xuewu replied: He hasn't even started yet.

"I heard that the stadium at the group's headquarters is extremely impressive, with a total building area of ​​nearly 10,000 square meters."

Zhang Enyuan followed beside him, smiling as he told him about the new information Gao Yaqin had brought, which he already knew.

"It's a comprehensive eco-industrial zone."

Li Xuewu said calmly, "Medical care, commerce, education, livability, and also cultural development."

He stepped up the stairs and emphasized, "To build a modern industry, we must face three problems squarely."

"The first priority is talent cultivation. Industrial enterprises without talent are like houses built on flat ground; they will collapse sooner or later."

"Secondly, there is technological innovation. Neglecting technological changes in production is tantamount to slow suicide."

"Finally, there's corporate culture."

Li Xuewu pointed vaguely and said, "A healthy body, a healthy environment, and a healthy culture."

"Only by doing these things can we achieve the long-term goal of advancing the modernization of industrial enterprises."

"You haven't mentioned organizational structure yet."

After listening to him finish speaking, Zhang Enyuan reminded him when they reached the third floor, "This point is even more important."

“Yes—” Li Xuewu nodded slowly, then looked at Zhang Enyuan thoughtfully and said, “We can’t neglect organizational development.”

"But..." He smiled again, continued walking towards the office, and after a while said, "Let's take it slow, the storm will eventually pass."

Zhang Enyuan didn't respond, because whether he understood the meaning behind the sentence or not, he shouldn't express it, since the leader didn't seem inclined to discuss it.

"Yu Zhe, whom you asked me to keep an eye on, seems to be having a pretty good time lately."

"Really?" Li Xuewu smiled as he sat down behind his desk, picking up a file as he asked, "Did you run into any trouble?"

"Using your name, what trouble could he possibly get into? It's just..." Zhang Enyuan hesitated for a moment, but seeing his superior looking up at him, he still reported, "He's gone a bit too far with that Zhang Meili..."

"Hmm?" Li Xuewu frowned slightly and asked, "What's wrong?"

"It must be said that Zhang Meili has a problem."

Zhang Enyuan paused, then explained, "The two of them... well, it seems Zhang Meili's lover caught them. I don't know how they talked, but the three of them... well..."

"Go tell him to tone it down. He's not here to have fun." Li Xuewu didn't want to listen anymore, afraid of offending his ears, so he waved his hand, signaling Zhang Enyuan to take care of it.

Zhang Enyuan was also in a dilemma. He really disliked dealing with Yu Zhe, but he couldn't ignore the orders from his superiors.

Yu Zhe is really unreliable. He's been living the high life in Steel City these past few days, spending money like water.

I don't know where the money came from, but I ate out every day and had wine and meat with every meal.

Honggang Group has a good welfare system, but it is by no means good enough to allow employees to eat meat every day.

With the way he ate, it would be strange if he didn't attract attention; some quick-thinking young workers had already approached him.

Just by looking at the food and wine on the table, they shamelessly addressed the other party as Director Yu, and some even called him Brother Yu in a江湖 (jianghu, a term referring to the underworld or江湖江湖 community).

Among these people, the one with the best relationship with Yu Zhe was Sun Ming, the nephew of Jia Yun from the Production Management Department.

To put it simply, these two people who have come together can only be described as being in cahoots, like snakes and rats in a den; there's really no good word to describe them.

However, they just gathered together to eat and drink, and no one really knew what they were doing.

Those were the same few people who just hung out at the dinner table, eating and drinking for free. I wonder what Yu Zhe wants to do when he comes back.

It couldn't be for Zhang Meili, could it?

However, Zhang Meili has been attending every banquet hosted by Yu Zhe these past few days, and she's never left even when the banquets are over. She must have stayed until the very end.

When two people are seen together, those who are close to them will tease them a bit, while those who are not close will just watch the show and pretend not to know.

Yu Zhe was already being too flamboyant this time, and Zhang Meili's reputation isn't great either, so it's no wonder things went wrong.

Zhang Meili's lover had long known that he was being cheated on, but knowing it was one thing, not being able to see it for himself was another. Who could stand that?

Anyway, that's how the story got out. Neither Yu Zhe nor Zhang Meili were seen being beaten up after that day.

On the contrary, Zhang Meili's lover sidled up behind Yu Zhe, making the relationship between the three seem ambiguous.

Sometimes you could see Zhang Meili walking ahead arm in arm with Yu Zhe, while her lover followed behind laughing, seemingly not caring at all.

If anyone jokes about it, Zhang Meili's partner will definitely emphasize that Yu Zhe and Zhang Meili are sworn siblings.

Goodness, that's an unbeatable reason!

With her husband's confirmation, Zhang Meili became even more arrogant, completely assuming the role of Yu Zhe's godmother.

But everyone gathered around them knew exactly what kind of "sworn sister" this was.

What a joke! Everyone was curious and eager to see what kind of magic Yu Zhe possessed that made Zhang Meili and her husband so obedient.

Others might not know, but Sun Ming, who is so close to Yu Zhe that they're practically inseparable, definitely does.

Sun Ming had made a similar joke at the dinner table, saying that he was the matchmaker for Yu Zhe and Zhang Meili, and even had Yu Zhe and Zhang Meili toast him. Anyway, it was quite a lively scene.

It was through this complex relationship that Sun Ming and Yu Zhe's relationship had long since evolved from drinking buddies into close brothers.

Sun Ming and Yu Zhe spent more than a week studying the matter together before taking Zhang Meili, who had taken leave, to Yingcheng.

Less than a week later, these same people returned, and when everyone looked at Sun Ming again, the boy's eyes had changed.

I don't know how to describe it, but my eyes were wide open, even a little engorged, as if I was overly excited.

Nobody knows what they're up to. Everyone's only concerned with where Yu Zhe's money comes from, or the "relationship" between Yu Zhe and Zhang Meili.

This show is so good! In an era of limited entertainment, having a few such lovable characters is more interesting than watching a movie. It's a great topic of conversation after meals, and some gossipy couples can even talk about it until the wee hours of the morning.

Yu Zhe became famous, especially after he bought Zhang Meili an imported watch in a high-profile manner. All the good sisters from before couldn't care less about their reserve and flocked to him.

They had hesitated before, after all, Yu Zhe's return this time was too high-profile, and he even took the initiative to go to Zhang Meili.

Everyone here is middle-aged, and those kinds of things have been discussed to death in the office. They can't just keep crowding around Yu Zhe as soon as he comes back.

They were waiting, which meant that Zhe had taken the initiative to contact them.

But now they can't wait any longer; if they wait any longer, all the good stuff will be taken by that vixen Zhang Meili.

Yu Zhe's sudden wealth has made many people envious, and many have taken the initiative to curry favor with him and inquire about his fortune.

But he kept his mouth shut, and even Zhang Meili became the target of these people's inquiries and questions.

There must be a way to make money, otherwise why did Sun Ming disappear after returning from Yingcheng?

The more they asked Yu Zhe, the more cautious he became; the more they couldn't detect the odor, the more anxious they became; some even offered themselves up to him.

After being warned by Zhang Enyuan, Yu Zhe realized that acting was just acting, and if he messed it up, he would be in deep trouble. The longer it went on, the more scared he became.

This situation is terrifying, and the fear of Li Xuewu has deepened to a whole new level.

He is now doing everything according to Li Xuewu's wishes, even deliberately spending money recklessly.

Sun Ming's disappearance was his final hesitation before taking the bait; he was waiting, and he had to maintain this semblance of dignity.

Sun Ming didn't reappear until mid-September, when Li Xuewu returned to Beijing to attend the opening ceremony of the trade fair.

This time he was much more cautious and took the initiative to invite Yu Zhe to dinner, saying he wanted to introduce him to someone.

"There's no need for us to be so polite, we're brothers."

Yu Zhe was wearing a clean white shirt, a black belt, black trousers, and black leather shoes.

His outfit was exactly the same as Li Xuewu's style, but the most eye-catching thing was the imported watch on his wrist and the high-end handbag he was carrying.

Sun Ming dared to swear that, apart from Li Xuewu, he had never seen anyone in Gangcheng use such a fine bag.

However, this also proves that Yu Zhe's position with Li Xuewu is one that can be completely trusted.

"If you want something nice to eat, let's go to the small canteen at the Unity Hotel. I've deposited money there."

Yu Zhe arrogantly shook his wristwatch, walked into the restaurant with his head held high, glanced around, but didn't find anything unusual about it.

Sun Ming knew he spent money extravagantly and had a smug attitude, so he didn't pay much attention.

He then smiled and emphasized, "I said I'd treat, and it's my treat. Besides, today isn't just about the meal."

He leaned closer to Yu Zhe and whispered, "I'd like to introduce you to my second uncle."

"Your second aunt's husband? Who is that?"

Yu Zhe, feigning ignorance, asked in confusion, "Why do you want to see him?"

"Hey—" Sun Ming chuckled and reminded him, "Didn't I tell you? My second aunt's husband also works at the metallurgical plant, Jia Yun from the production department. Don't you know him?"

"I know him—oh, I remember now!"

Yu Zhe slapped his forehead and explained helplessly, "I've been working non-stop these past few days, I haven't had a moment to wake up, it's been non-stop day and night."

"That's right, hehehe—" Sun Ming looked at him with a wicked smile, and reminded him to take care of his health as he went upstairs. This beautiful woman didn't look like someone to be trifled with.

“You don’t understand—” Yu Zhe touched Sun Ming’s arm meaningfully, raised his eyebrows with a wicked smile, and said, “I’ll introduce you to a sister later, and then you’ll know how good sisters are.”

"Hahaha—" Sun Ming laughed and nodded, "Okay, I'll learn more from you."

In truth, he was contemptuous. Someone like Zhang Meili was no better than a beef burger; what was so special about her? He just thought Yu Zhe was an idiot.

But who can blame him when this kid has connections to make money? He hangs out around the Honggang Industrial Park, and thanks to his second aunt's husband's connections, he's financially secure.

But who would be content with mediocrity once they have enough to eat and wear? Can't they become rich and powerful, living a life of luxury?

"Please come in, my second uncle is waiting."

“Is that so—” Yu Zhe was good at talking. Although he said that downstairs, he still greeted Jia warmly and proactively as he pushed open the door to the private room: “Hello, Section Chief Jia.”

“Hey—” Jia Yun waved his hand with a smile and said, “We’re all colleagues. Besides, you and Sun Ming have such a good relationship, there’s no need to address him so formally.”

"Then I'll call him Second Uncle—"

Yu Zhe smiled and shook hands with the other party, then looked at Sun Ming and said, "Sun Ming and I are best friends. I've never met such a loyal and good friend."

"Hehehe—" Sun Ming remained low-key in front of his second uncle, only smiling and not speaking.

Jia Yun smiled and looked the two of them over, then nodded and said, "Young people should make more good friends. You are about the same age, so you should support and help each other."

"That's for sure—" Yu Zhe patted his chest and guaranteed, even swearing an oath to thank Sun Ming for his loyalty, and also expressed his own wishes.

“I heard about it from Sun Ming.” Jia Yun pulled him to sit down at the table, nodded, and asked cautiously, “Are you confident about this?”

“You mean…” Yu Zhe looked at him, then looked at Sun Ming and said, “Didn’t Sun Ming tell you about our trip to Yingcheng?”

"I've introduced myself," Sun Ming finally explained. "My second uncle is still worried about me."

He poured Yu Zhe a drink and politely emphasized, "But as I said, we're good buddies, and I completely trust you. After all, I saw it all with my own eyes."

"You didn't tell your second uncle about my warning, did you?"

Yu Zhe looked at Jia Yun very seriously and said, "I've made it clear to Sun Ming that there are risks in everything you do; you can even choke on your food."

“That’s true—” Jia Yun had been observing him and was responding to his words.

"Especially for those who travel by sea, the winds are strong and the waves are high. I'm not a god, so I can't say that everything will be fine."

Yu Zhe, holding his wine glass, emphasized, "All I can say is that we should all make money together, since I'm short-handed."

He raised his glass to Jia Yun and said, "If we're talking about finding someone, you can easily find a lot in the capital, but I don't trust those people. I want to find someone real."

As he spoke, he deliberately glanced at Sun Ming, which made Sun Ming so devoted to his friend that he downed his cup of wine in one gulp.

Jia Yun, however, still looked at him suspiciously, waiting for him to continue explaining.

"What I mean is that Sun Ming has connections, and I have channels and relationships. If we cooperate, brothers working together, our strength can break gold."

Yu Zhe patted Sun Ming's hand and looked confidently at Jia Yun, saying, "You can never earn enough money, but good brothers last a lifetime."

Jia Yun, being an old hand, naturally didn't believe his words, but Sun Ming was a bit carried away.

He's already downed two glasses of wine; if he keeps talking, he could practically be sworn brothers with Yu Zhe.

"The channels and connections you mentioned..."

Jia Yun hesitated before asking, "Excuse me, are you Secretary-General Li?"

"Your question is too presumptuous!"

Yu Zhe's expression changed, and he frowned slightly as he stared into Jia Yun's eyes. As if he had drunk too much, he emphasized, "The channels are my own, and the relationships are my own. Don't talk nonsense."

Jia Yun was taken aback by his words. Actually, he wanted to ask if he could meet with Li Xuewu privately, at least to confirm the matter.

I didn't expect Yu Zhe to react so strongly, but thinking about it, it's normal. If Li Xuewu had asked Yu Zhe to be his front man, he naturally wouldn't admit to having this relationship.

Now he's starting to believe it. If it weren't for Li Xuewu's connections, how could a mere driver have the connections to earn this kind of quick money?

“Yu Zhe is my good brother.” Sun Ming spoke up at this moment. He had drunk too much and put his arm around Yu Zhe’s shoulder, emphasizing, “We trust each other.”

"Good brother—" Yu Zhe patted him on the shoulder with emotion, picked up his glass and drank it all in one gulp.

The two hit it off and started drinking, one cup after another, which made Jia Yun both laugh and cry.

Only after everyone had eaten and drunk their fill did they see Yu Zhe off. On the way home, Jia Yun asked Sun Ming, who was slightly more sober, why the two of them were so close.

He didn't believe Sun Ming's answer because he couldn't believe that Yu Zhe would thank Sun Ming so much for a woman. Was it really necessary?

"You may not understand, or rather, you may not be able to perceive, his perversion—"

Sun Ming's tongue was a little slurred from drinking, but his mind was still clear. Leaning back in his seat, he tried to explain, "He told me that it was incredibly fun inside, and that it was wonderful."

"Ha—" Jia Yun was amused by him and said disdainfully, "You've never seen the world before, have you?"

“He’s a pervert—” Sun Ming twisted his body, feeling nauseous from drinking too much.

He continued, "After he returned to Beijing, he called me twice, just to check on Zhang Meili."

"He asked me to keep an eye on things for him, saying that Zhang Meili's lover often beats her, and to let him know if anything happens."

"Just because of that?" Jia Yun curled his lip and asked, "Yu Zhe is living at Zhang Meili's house now?"

“That’s right—” Sun Ming said with a smile, “The three of them have managed to make a good living.”

"What a weirdo—" Jia Yun asked, amused, "What big favor did you do for him this time?"

“真有。”孙明看向二姑父解释道：“一次是张美丽挨揍了，我去吓唬她爱人，另一次张美丽另结新欢，我去吓唬张美丽来着。”

"..." Jia Yun was quite speechless. How come his cheap nephew did all sorts of things?

In the past, he would have given a reprimand long ago, but this time was different. It was precisely because of Sun Ming's meddling that the foolish Yu Zhe reciprocated.

Do you think what he said is true?

Jia Yun still hesitated before asking, "Did you really see that kind of fleet at the port?"

“I saw it with my own eyes.” Sun Ming emphasized very seriously: “I also saw people on the ship greeting him. Their relationship was not just ordinary, but even showed respect.”

He looked at his second uncle and explained, "It's not just one group of boats; I saw quite a few."

"Whose are they?" Jia Yun asked, frowning. "Since they already have boats, why would they need to cooperate with you?"

“He usually manages things for others, but this time he came to me wanting to do it himself and make money by taking advantage of my connections.”

Sun Ming hesitated before asking, "Second Uncle, do you think he can do it or not? If you say no, then I'll tell him, and that will save me from worrying about it."

“He is capable…” Jia Yun hesitated for a moment, sighed, and said, “It’s just that I feel the risk is a bit too great. It would be great if I could see Li Xuewu.”

“Impossible—” Sun Ming, being somewhat clever, shook his head and said, “Even when we talk in private, Yu Zhe never mentions Li Xuewu’s name.”

“Yes, that’s normal.” Jia Yun nodded and said, “If he had mentioned it, I wouldn’t have trusted him.”

“That’s exactly what I mean,” Sun Ming said earnestly. “Since he dares to do it, I’m just going to contribute my manpower and effort. Going to the capital to make some connections is not a bad idea.”

"Be careful," Jia Yun reminded him. "If anything seems wrong, come back immediately."

He glanced at his nephew and said, "I can help you get the supplies, but don't get yourself involved."

"Thank you, Uncle! I'll be careful!"

Sun Ming said excitedly, "With your support, I feel relieved. I'll share half of the profits with you."

"Heh—you brat—" Jia Yun glanced at him with a smile, and said with feigned displeasure, "You're still saying this to me."

"That won't do. I wouldn't dare do it without you."

Sun Ming said ingratiatingly, "Without your support, I wouldn't have been able to get this done even if I wanted to, right?"

"Hehehe—" Jia Yun chuckled and shook his head, accepting the flattery as always, and casually asked, "What has your dad been up to lately? Hasn't he been home?"

Sun Ming's face stiffened, then he forced a laugh and said, "They said they went to the border to make purchases, and they won't be back for another half a month."

He knew exactly why his second aunt's husband asked that question, because he had personally witnessed this second aunt's husband living in his house when he was a child...

Actually, there were rumors circulating. Some people said they saw Jia Yun's bicycle always parked in front of their house when his father was away on business.

What about himself?

I didn't notice it when I was a child, but then I accidentally saw it one day, and I was terrified.

However, his mother scared him, and his second uncle coaxed him, so the matter was kept quiet.

To be honest, his second aunt's husband was really good to him, almost as good as a biological son.

His carefree life today is entirely due to the support and help of his second uncle, so this secret has always been kept in his heart.

Sometimes he would even look in the mirror and compare how much he resembled his second uncle.

However, after so many years, he has long been used to this silence, and now that he has achieved his goal, he is even less likely to meddle in other people's business.

The next day, he excitedly approached Yu Zhe, who had just sobered up, and proposed that they return to Beijing together.

Yu Zhe had been waiting for him for a long time, but he pretended to be reluctant to part with Zhang Meili and went out to play all day.

On the third day, he boarded the train back to Beijing, carrying Zhang Meili's reluctance to leave, the welcome from Zhang Meili's lover to visit again, and the ambitious Sun Ming.

Little did he know that his fantastical experiences and extravagant spending over the past two weeks had already attracted the attention of the group's investigation team, who were even keeping an eye on them.

Even if Yu Zhe knew, he wouldn't care. He didn't know all of Li Xuewu's schemes, but he knew that his brother-in-law was cunning and wouldn't betray him.

Therefore, he was more carefree than anyone else, without any burden or pressure, and it was only thanks to Zhang Meili's wholehearted dedication that he was able to finish the play.

Of course, only the first half.

After returning to Beijing, he still had to introduce Sun Ming to Gu Cang Heiji, but the second half was much simpler.

Yu Zhe couldn't be too arrogant at his own doorstep; instead, he had to be cautious and let Sun Ming feel the pressure.

Without Jia Yun, Sun Ming was like a lamb to the slaughter, powerless against Li Xuewu's scheme.

Yu Zhe was about to leave the stage, and he had witnessed another side of Zhang Meili, as well as the complexity of human nature.

I felt much clearer-headed after going back this time, but after eating and drinking excessively for half a month and partying every night, my health has suffered a bit, which is the only loss in this whole affair.
-

"This is a chip?"

Li Huaide took the magnifying glass handed to him by his secretary and examined it closely, but he couldn't see anything particularly amazing about it.

Actually, you don't need a magnifying glass; you can see it clearly with the naked eye. It's just that Old Li's eyesight is failing.

He glanced back at Li Xuewu, raised an eyebrow, and the implication was that the project seemed to have lost money.

Li Xuewu looked at Professor Zhang, who was standing next to Peter, with amusement and asked, "Introduce your research findings to Director Li."

"Okay, Secretary-General." Professor Zhang was actually a bit slow-witted, a typical research-oriented talent.

He spouted technical jargon, leaving Li Huaide and the others who came to conduct research completely bewildered.

Li Xuewu reads a lot, so he can understand a little bit, but he can only listen to it with difficulty.

After the introduction, Li Huaide frowned, pointed to the boxed chip, and asked, "What can it be used for?"

"The simplest way is with a timer."

Professor Zhang gestured to the circuit board on the table and gave another long explanation, as if it were something very mysterious.

Li Huaide became more and more confused as he listened, until it was as if he were listening to gibberish. He frequently looked at Li Xuewu.

Li Xuewu understood what he meant, but he didn't interrupt Professor Zhang immediately. Instead, he waited until Professor Zhang finished his introduction before speaking to Peter in English, asking him to demonstrate the uses of this chip.

Peter certainly understood what kind of people the leaders were.

His main job at the research institute in East Germany was to prepare for inspections and show the leaders something new and exciting.

While everyone was still confused and wondering what Li Xuewu had said, Peter opened a box containing a dense array of wires and components.

blah-

He flipped a switch and pointed to several components embedded in the circuit board, giving an introduction.

Li Xuewu acted as the translator, explaining simultaneously. Together, they finally managed to explain the principle of the chip clearly.

Similarly, Peter highlighted the uses of several chips and even looked ahead to their future prospects.

Li Huaide and his entourage finally showed expressions of understanding and smiled.

"Is this tiny thing really that amazing?"

Old Li picked up the magnifying glass again and looked at it carefully, but he couldn't see anything.

"Our televisions and radios use this technology," Li Xuewu explained, pointing to the circuit board. "With this technology, the day when we achieve freedom of electronic control is not far off."

"Hahaha—" Li Huaide's hearty laughter swept away the oppressive atmosphere that had just been in the laboratory.

"That's fine, it's only been less than a year."

He put down the magnifying glass, looked at Peter and the others and nodded, saying, "Thank you for your hard work and for your contributions to the Honggang Group."

"It's not hard work, it's all what I should do."

With Li Xuewu's help, Peter happily expressed his respect to Li Huaide and pledged his loyalty.

As he talked about his treatment and life here, as well as the happy working atmosphere, Li Huaide's smile remained unchanged, and he kept laughing, while the reporter snapped photos.

"Are you having any difficulties?"

That's the good thing about Lao Li; if you let him see results, he'll let you see the light.

Professor Zhang was about to speak when Li Xuewu glared at him, signaling him to shut up.

Old Zhang actually wanted to ask Director Li for money. Who would complain about insufficient research funding? Who would be afraid of a lack of experimental equipment?

Just as he was being vague, Peter, at Li Xuewu's prompting, spoke up about the current practical difficulties.

This young man, also from East Germany, understood Li Xuewu's signal perfectly. He only said what sounded good, but also highlighted the problems and difficulties.

"The group doesn't have much funding this year."

Li Huaide hesitated for a moment, then, seeing the atmosphere cool down, smiled and looked at Peter and the others, saying, "But we can't lack scientific research, can we? Don't you agree, Secretary-General?"

He was asking Li Xuewu, and his intention was quite clear.

Li Xuewu smiled and nodded, saying, "You're right."

"Then I'll give it to you... never mind."

Li Huaide paused his previous words, turned to ask the accompanying finance staff, and then said to Peter and the others, "It's the fourth quarter, and there's still some research funding budget left. I'll give it all to you, three million."

"Thank you, Director Li!"

"Thank you, boss!"

"Hahaha--"

Li Huaide was very receptive to this, especially the respect shown by the highly educated intellectuals in their white coats.

As he walked out of the laboratory, he remarked with considerable emotion, "I really hope that one day, all our electrical appliances can be equipped with domestically produced chips."

"I believe that day is not far off."

Li Xuewu said with a smile, "Our lithography technology is a bit behind that of the United States, but it's about the same as that of Japan. It's not too far behind. All that's left is to catch up."

"Yes, you can't do without money."

Li Huaide hit the nail on the head with one sentence. Before getting into the car, he nodded and said, "I remember you said that chips will be the core technology of future science and industry, right?"

He asked somewhat uncertainly, "Does that include cars?"

“Of course, it definitely is,” Li Xuewu replied earnestly. “The impact will be far-reaching.”

"Then let's keep throwing money at it." Li Huaide breathed a sigh of relief and waved for him to get in the car to continue the conversation.

Li Xuewu got into the back seat of the big red flag and explained to him, "The Institute of Optoelectronics hasn't really reached the point where we need to spend a lot of money yet; we still have plenty of time."

"Not necessarily." Li Huaide looked out the window and said calmly, "Once we achieve self-sufficiency in chip technology, the Steel City Electronics factory will have to expand again."

"Although I don't understand this technology, I know that many industries need it, so it has to be produced."

He looked at Li Xuewu and asked, "You're ready, aren't you? To seize all the opportunities brought about by technological development and to unite all resources to gain the upper hand."

“I will try my best to do that.”

Li Xuewu looked at him very seriously and nodded, then solemnly said, "This is my responsibility."

"Yes, I trust you to do things."

Li Huaide nodded, patted his knee, and said, "The steel city is now in your hands. Industrial development cannot stop for even a moment."

He then looked out the window at the research institute; surrounded by large trees, the scenery was quite beautiful.

A year after the Hongxing Factory moved away, the old factory area has changed its appearance.

The original walls were mostly demolished, and some dilapidated houses and buildings not included in the plan were all demolished.

The newly built buildings and structures, thanks to the experience and artistic creativity of those European designers, have acquired a unique academic and research atmosphere for this era.

This place brings together all of Honggang Group's scientific research, educational, and experimental capabilities.

The supporting service departments have also been relocated and reorganized, and the roads have been repaved and repaired.

It looks more like a large park, with some important institutions hidden within.

There are fewer buildings, but more trees, large expanses of grassland, and even a few small lakes have been dug.

Of course, these small lakes also serve a special purpose: to support scientific research and other experimental teaching.

Li Xuewu looked out the window and thought that in less than ten years, this place would become an eco-university town.

It would be even more meaningful if some wild animals were to be seen there.

Three million is a huge sum, even if it's thrown into water, it'll make a huge splash. The convoy arrived at the trade fair, and some people there had already received the news.

After getting off the bus, Li Huaide paid no attention to the stares of those people. He was focused on achieving a breakthrough in this high-tech industry as soon as possible, because that was what the higher-ups were paying more attention to.

High technology will always attract attention. If, during his term, Honggang Group can transform from a heavy industry enterprise into a comprehensive group, or even a comprehensive group with high-tech industry attributes, then he will be a big star in the near future.

A star performer in industrial management systems.
-

"Why are you hiring again?"

Jing Yunong seized the opportunity and found Li Xuewu sneaking a bite at the banquet. He frowned and asked, "What about the three million?"

"If I didn't spend it, why are you looking for me?"

Li Xuewu glanced at her and reminded her, "It was Director Li who agreed to it; it has nothing to do with me."

"Do you think I'd believe that?" Jing Yunong glared at him and said, "He visited other units before you came back, so why didn't he allocate any funds then?"

"You're wrongly accusing someone—"

Li Xuewu asked, both amused and annoyed, "What was that about you saying you were hiring?"

"You didn't know?" Jing Yunong glanced at him and explained, "Director Li just said that they are preparing to recruit optoelectronic technology talents nationwide."

"Don't tell me you didn't know!"

She pointed at Li Xuewu and emphasized, "If it weren't for you, he would never have given such a firm order."

"I really don't know, I was just accompanying him on his research trip." Li Xuewu pointed innocently to the small cake in his hand and asked, "Would you like to try this? It tastes really good."

"You did this on purpose, didn't you?"

Seeing that he was about to slip away, Jing Yunong didn't dare to chase after him, as that would seem too deliberate.

Especially at tonight's reception dinner, so many people are watching, she has to maintain her public image.

Letting that bastard leave, she looked down at the small bread rolls on the table and couldn't resist picking one up and taking a bite. The taste was indeed quite good.

Hongxing International Hotel was the venue where Honggang Group hosted a reception banquet to celebrate the successful opening of the import and export trade fair.

The attendees included representatives from various regions across the country who have project cooperation or related cooperation with Honggang Group, as well as representatives from companies looking forward to cooperating with them, and heads of some foreign companies' Beijing offices.

What truly sets the high standard for Honggang Group's trade fair and banquet is the presence of numerous economic specialists from foreign consulates who were invited to attend.

Honggang Group showcased a large number of its industrial achievements and technological advancements from recent years.

Similarly, a merchandise exhibition area and a surrounding merchandise exhibition area were also set up, just like the style that Li Xuewu had designed before, and it was done in a very lively and colorful way.

The plan was devised by Gao Yaqin, Dong Wenxue, and Sha Qizhi.

Li Xuewu hadn't seen the plan, but the scene looked very good; there was even a performance by a cultural troupe.

In the automotive exhibition area, all models of Honggang Group were on display, including those of affiliated units.

The most unique items were motorcycles and cars from East Germany, as well as several trucks.

The truck wasn't brought by Honggang; it was a prototype developed by Jinan Automobile. They wanted to copy it, so they came here specifically to exhibit and create hype to advertise in advance.

In addition to the automobile exhibition area, there are also electrical appliances, weapons, aircraft, hardware, and more.

The industrial exhibition hall built last year has come in handy, with some exhibition areas even set up in the square in front of the building because larger equipment couldn't fit inside.

The Aircraft Research Institute also brought a prototype of a drone, which looked quite impressive, but nobody knew that it couldn't fly yet.

But many people know that Honggang Group has invested a lot of money in this project, and they are all waiting for it to be a real eye-opener.

What they didn't know was that Honggang Group hadn't actually invested much money in the drone project.

The person who actually invested money was Bao Peigang of Dongcheng Credit Union, who stood in front of the prototype several times to observe and take pictures.

Old Bao had this one unfulfilled wish, and he knew that this project might be a "lifetime project."

However, he was not criticized for the project; on the contrary, many leaders were optimistic about it and had high expectations for it.

There's a reason for this: all the projects that Bao Peigang invested in at Honggang Group were successful, even that oddly shaped car, the Tundra, is about to go into mass production.

The Tundra and Cruiser's official debut at the exhibition hall this time completely ignited the automotive industry's attention.

This is not a prototype, but a lightweight modular field vehicle that has been battle-tested and is highly capable.

Inside, a small pile of boulders was stacked up, and the Tundra car was parked on top of it, looking very imposing.

There were also test drive vehicles outdoors, and many people lined up to test drive and ride in several new cars, with the Tundra attracting the most attention.

Because many people are hearing about or seeing modularization for the first time.

With the guidance and assistance of engineers, they even personally experienced the work of replacing modules.

It was very novel. Many older people dressed in green came to the scene. They first looked at the three helicopters, then this car, and finally the weapons exhibition.

"Congratulations! Your trade fair has a very innovative format and is sure to be a great success."

Nakamura Hideji came over with a wine glass and took the initiative to congratulate Li Xuewu.

Li Xuewu smiled and nodded in return, exchanging a few pleasantries, mainly asking when he had arrived.

Nakamura is here to attend the upcoming Guangzhou Autumn Export Fair, which is much larger than this one.

However, since there was advance publicity, they wanted to come and take a look beforehand. This small-scale exhibition did not mean it was low-class; on the contrary, its professionalism was very attractive.

The main player is, of course, Honggang Group, and most of the exhibitors are related companies. Once they take a liking to a product, it is easy to reach a cooperation agreement.

Honggang Group has its own export pricing power and its own financial institutions, which is very convenient.

Many of the international traders who came today came as a group from the port city and are members of the Andrew's Club.

Nakamura came to Li Xuewu with only one thought in mind: if negotiations were not initiated soon, their cooperative relationship would drift further and further apart until they were completely separated.

He already knew the research progress of the Honggang Group's Optoelectronics Research Institute and was terrified. He could already foresee that Honggang's history of purchasing chips from Sanhe was coming to an end.

Sanhe must complete negotiations with Honggang Group in the shortest possible time to secure its future competitive advantage.

Only now did he realize what Li Xuewu's purpose was in delaying the negotiations.