Siheyuan: Game of Red Dust

Chapter 23 Visitors from the Ministry of Industry

Ministry of Industry

After Director Wang arrived at the Ministry of Industry with the materials and video, he watched the video with his superiors, tested the carbon fiber materials, and then found equipment to produce the carbon fiber materials according to the steps. After the production, he tested them again. After that, he had to attend a meeting. Director Wang was in a state of both pain and joy.

"The material production process seems complicated, but the technology is mature and the entire process is completely capable of mass production."

"Engineer Li is truly remarkable. I wonder what his brain is made of. In just two days, he's come up with these incredible research results."

"That wasn't just a day or two; it's a long period of study and accumulation. He's a level seven engineer. I think Engineer Li is definitely at the level of a chief engineer. An eighteen-year-old chief engineer is unparalleled!"

"I don't know why Engineer Li insisted on going to the steel mill. Given the things he produces, he should be placed in a more important position so that he can create greater value."

"That's not true. Didn't Engineer Li also produce these two advanced technologies that are leading the way for Blue Star at the steel mill? People like Engineer Li can shine no matter where they are."

"The leader is right. Engineer Li is very satisfied with our steel mill. Isn't that why he has specially developed carbon fiber materials for our steel mill and asked us to build a carbon fiber materials branch?" Director Wang said hurriedly. He was worried that Li Weidong would be snatched away, and he was greedy and borrowed Li Weidong's name to include carbon fiber materials in the steel rolling business.

"Xiao Wang, did Engineer Li really say that?" Minister Wang asked.

"Minister, that's about right. I guess that's what it means." Director Wang didn't dare to lie to Minister Wang, so he could only speak vaguely.

The leaders present were all shrewd people, and they all saw through Director Wang's little tricks. They all laughed and scolded Director Wang for being greedy.

"Don't worry, Xiao Wang. This carbon fiber material will definitely not be given to your factory. Of course, we can't let your factory suffer any loss. So, the leaders of the carbon fiber material factory will give priority to selecting from your factory!" Minister Wang said.

When Director Wang first heard that the company was relieved, he thought the boss had agreed and was very happy. But when he heard that the company would not give it to him, his smile disappeared. When he heard that the boss would give priority to the steel rolling mill, his face darkened.

"No, Minister, we don't have enough cadres in our factory. How can we select from our factory?" Director Wang said hurriedly.

"You're able to build a carbon fiber materials branch, so how could you possibly be short on managers? That's it. By the way, Xiao Wang, does Engineer Li have any new research projects lately?"

"I heard from Engineer Li that they are making special steel." Director Wang said hurriedly.

"Special steel? In that case, let's go to the steel rolling mill tomorrow and ask Engineer Li about the carbon fiber material, and then determine the level of the carbon fiber material factory. After all, it was invented by Engineer Li, and he must understand this material better than us. Let's take a look at the special steel developed by Engineer Li." Minister Wang said.

After Minister Wang finished speaking, everyone agreed.

This time, Director Wang lost both his wife and his army. Not only did he not gain anything, but he also had to support a group of cadres. Director Wang went home with a gloomy face.

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The next day, Li Weidong was making special steel in the laboratory when suddenly the phone in the laboratory rang.

The person who called was Secretary Zhang's secretary. It turned out that many leaders from the Ministry of Industry suddenly came to the steel rolling mill.

There was no advance notice. Actually, they did notify us, but the person who notified us was overworked these past few days and hasn't gotten up yet! Yes, that's Director Wang.

Many people from the Ministry of Industry came, even Minister Wang.

The guard let him in immediately and notified the secretary.

The secretary rushed out of the office immediately and informed Li Weidong.

When Li Weidong hung up the phone, he heard footsteps outside the laboratory.

Li Weidong hurried out of the laboratory and saw a spirited old man at the head. It wasn't quite right to call him an old man, as he was in his fifties, with a straight build and a very energetic look.

A group of people followed behind him and were walking towards this side.

Li Weidong knew who the visitor was. This was not a character in the plot, because he had seen him from a distance when he was in college.

This is the boss of the Ministry of Industry, Minister Wang.

He was also the first Minister of Industry of the Florist Country and the Minister of Industry in the Cabinet.

"Mr. Li, you've been famous for a long time."

Minister Wang looked at Li Weidong as he emerged from the lab and immediately stepped forward to shake his hands. Li Weidong had just come out of the lab, so his hands and body weren't very clean, but Minister Wang didn't hesitate. "Mr. Li, thank you for your hard work!"

Li Weidong was a little uncomfortable with Minister Wang's enthusiasm. He was from a third-class family and controlled all the industrial development of the entire Flower Growing Family.

Back then, when we were in school, Minister Wang visited Harbin Institute of Technology and we met from afar.

"Minister Wang, you're too polite. This is what I should do." Li Weidong said politely.

"Mr. Li, have we met before?" Minister Wang asked in surprise when he saw that Li Weidong recognized him.

"A few years ago, the minister visited Harbin Institute of Technology. I was a freshman at the time and saw the minister from afar," said Li Weidong.

"Haha, then we are really destined to meet." Minister Wang said happily.

Li Weidong quickly welcomed Minister Wang and others into the laboratory.

He then introduced various equipment and the newly developed special steel to Minister Wang. Then he left the laboratory and went to the conference room.

In the conference room, Minister Wang asked Li Weidong about his opinion on carbon fiber, and then asked Li Weidong about the progress of special steel and future research and development directions.

Li Weidong spoke truthfully about the important role of carbon fiber materials, and then talked about the situation of special steel. Finally, he said that after developing special steel, he planned to use special steel to make a few guns to try, and then wanted to study the energy and power aspects.

Minister Wang expressed the Ministry of Industry's full support for this. After a few more words, Minister Wang and his team left without even having lunch.

After Minister Wang and his companions left, it was a while before Director Wang came running over in a hurry.

"Lao Zhang, Weidong, hurry up, the leaders from the Ministry of Industry will be here soon, get ready!" Director Wang said anxiously.

Secretary Zhang and Li Weidong looked at each other and laughed.

Director Wang's secretary walked over and said, "Director, the leader has left."

"Leaving? Are you here so early?" Director Wang asked.

Secretary Zhang and Li Weidong were speechless for a while. It was still early, and it was almost noon.

"Old Wang, Weidong, let's go and have dinner." Secretary Zhang tried to smooth things over for Director Wang.

Then they went to the canteen to eat together.

The kitchen had originally prepared a lot of food to entertain the leaders of the Ministry of Industry, but now it's all gone to them at a bargain price.

Just after everyone finished their meal, an order from the Ministry of Industry was issued.

That is the technical department of the steel rolling mill, which from now on will be independent of the steel rolling mill and directly under the leadership of the Ministry of Industry.

Li Weidong has made outstanding contributions, and his administrative level has been promoted to level 13, with his monthly subsidy increased by 30 yuan.

Two technical awards were also announced, including a 2,000 yuan bonus, 1,000 yuan in foreign exchange coupons, 100 kilograms of meat coupons, 100 kilograms of grain coupons, and oil coupons...

However, Li Weidong did not want it. Apart from the foreign exchange coupons and cloth coupons, which were of some use to him, the others were of no use to him.

Li Weidong threw the reward to Director Wang.

After a while, the factory broadcast sounded:
"All workers, the next announcement is about Comrade Li Weidong, the technical director of our steel mill. Since joining the mill, he has been diligent and hardworking. In just three days, he has invented advanced technology that has attracted great attention from the Ministry of Industry. Even the head manager praised Comrade Li Weidong as a national talent.

The Ministry of Industry hereby awards Comrade Li Weidong a bonus of 2,000 yuan, 1,000 yuan in foreign exchange coupons, 100 kilograms of meat coupons, 100 kilograms of grain coupons, and 100 kilograms of oil coupons...

However, Comrade Li Weidong was a man of high moral character and a considerate worker. He decided to distribute the two thousand yuan, one hundred kilograms of meat coupons, one hundred kilograms of grain coupons, and other coupons to the workers in the factory who were having difficulties in life, hoping that they would have fewer worries, concentrate on their work, and improve their job skills.

Here, we call on all workers to learn from Comrade Li Weidong and become a useful person to society and a person of noble character..."

(End of this chapter)