Siheyuan: Game of Red Dust

Chapter 54 Going to the Research Institute
Li Weidong rode his bike straight back to the tavern from the compound. He had a meal there, discussed his job transfer with Chen Xueru and Xu Huizhen, and then returned to the courtyard.

After returning to the courtyard, Li Weidong was not in a hurry to go home. He first went to Liang Ladi and explained the situation to her, and also gave her time to clean up the newly purchased courtyard.

Then Li Weidong went home and went to sleep.

Silent all night.

The next day, Li Weidong got up a little later because he had to go to the research institute. He had agreed with Squad Leader Wang and the others yesterday to come to the courtyard to pick him up later.

Li Weidong ordered some noodles and was about to eat when Squad Leader Wang and his group arrived, and Nan Yi was there too.

"Master Nan, nice to meet you again. Have you eaten? Do you want to eat something together?" Li Weidong asked with a smile.

"Thank you, Director Li. I have eaten. You can have your meal." Nan Yi said.

"Brother Wang, what about you guys? Don't be polite to me." Li Weidong said to Squad Leader Wang and the others.

"We have all eaten it, you can eat it." said Squad Leader Wang.

Li Weidong didn't say anything after hearing this and started eating noodles.

After breakfast, we washed the pots and pans and put them away. We took our briefcases and packed luggage, locked the door, and with Squad Leader Wang and the others helping push the bicycles, we headed towards the courtyard gate.

When they reached the front yard, Auntie Three stood at her door and asked, "Weidong, what are you doing?"

"Oh, Auntie, I've been transferred to a new unit," Li Weidong replied.

"I've been transferred to a new job. Where are you being transferred to? Is it far away?"

"Haha, it's quite far. We probably won't be back for a long time. Auntie, you go ahead with your work. We have to leave quickly." After saying that, Li Weidong and the others walked out of the yard, loaded the bicycles and luggage into the car, and drove away.

The third aunt looked at the departing car and muttered to herself, "Why was he transferred? He won't be back for a long time. It's so far! I was hoping he could help me solve the problem, but what should I do now? I'll wait for Old Yan to come back and ask him to think of a solution. Oh!"

After the steel rolling mill decided to produce fans and water pumps, it decided to build two new workshops. Although the new workshops have not been built yet, the recruitment information has already been spread.

Auntie San just wanted to ask about Li Weidong today, but she didn't expect him to be transferred. She felt that since Li Weidong had been transferred, it didn't matter whether she asked or not. After all, as the old saying goes, when a person leaves, the tea gets cold.

The third aunt looked for a while and then went back to the house.

In the car, Li Weidong was chatting with Nan Yi.

"Master Nan, the place we are going to this time is a bit special, so you may not go home often. You have to be mentally prepared. But don't worry, you will not suffer any loss, and your salary and benefits will be higher." Li Weidong said.

"Director Li, wasn't I seconded to the steel rolling mill? Why did I end up in your special unit?" Nan Yi felt like he was on a pirate ship and said a little excitedly.

"Master Nan, don't get excited. The situation is this: I was originally seconded to the laboratory of the steel mill's technical department, which is my department.

"Didn't the higher-ups suddenly order everyone in the lab to go to a special unit? Your secondment procedures had already been completed, so you had no choice but to come with us." Li Weidong said seriously to Nan Yi.

Nanyi:......

"Master Nan, if you have any difficulties in life and work in the future, you can come to me and I will try my best to help you solve them," Li Weidong continued to comfort.

Nanyi:…………

"Wait, Director Li, in the future? How long will I be on secondment here?" Nan Yi asked helplessly.

"Ahem, Master Nan, you have to understand that working there is contributing to the country, it's all the same, but some jobs are more important to the country, so we should try our best to choose jobs that contribute more to the country." Li Weidong said.

"Director Li, please tell me how long the secondment will be?" Nan Yi said helplessly.

Li Weidong showed an embarrassed look and said to Nan Yi: "Master Nan, this special department we are going to is jointly established and managed by the Ministry of Industry and the Military.

So if I want to transfer, I need the consent of both departments, which is very troublesome. Master Nan, do you understand?"

Nan Yi: "...So you can't leave?"

"Well, it's quite troublesome, but we can still leave." Li Weidong smiled embarrassedly.

Nan Yi had a look of despair on his face. He looked at the streets passing by quickly outside the car and didn't say anything.

Li Weidong chatted with Squad Leader Wang for a while.

The vehicle arrived at the guard regiment's camp. After showing his ID, a guard went to inform the regiment commander, and several others were checking the vehicle.

After a while, Zhou Zhenbei came over with a few soldiers.

"Haha, Dongzi, you are finally here. I couldn't wait any longer." Zhou Zhenbei laughed before he even got close.

"Uncle Zhou, we have to complete the handover of the steel rolling mill. I came here immediately after the handover was completed." Li Weidong also said with a smile.

"Of course, let's go. I'll take you to the research institute first and see if there are any problems with your equipment." Zhou Zhenbei said as he pulled Li Weidong into the camp.

"Uncle Zhou, they haven't finished checking the car yet?" Li Weidong asked. "Don't worry about the car. They'll drive it over to you after they've checked it. Let's just go first," Zhou Zhenbei said.

"Okay, Squad Leader Wang, let's go take a look at Master Nan first." After saying that, Li Weidong followed Zhou Zhenbei into the camp.

Squad leader Wang and Nan Yi hurried to catch up.

The group walked through the camp, passed a row of bungalows under construction behind the camp, and came to the foot of the mountain, where they saw a large cave entrance.

Zhou Zhenbei said: "This was originally an air-raid shelter, and later it was expanded and used as a warehouse for us to store ammunition and daily necessities.

A while ago, the chief ordered us to clean up and build a research institute for you. Later, you can take a look at it and see if it is sufficient. If there is anything that needs to be modified, tell me and I will arrange it. "

Li Weidong said: "Okay, let's go in and take a look."

After that, the group walked towards the air-raid shelter (research institute).

When they arrived at the entrance of the air-raid shelter, the two soldiers on guard saluted them. They returned the salute and then entered the institute.

Li Weidong observed the place where he would work in the future. The entrance of the research institute was not very big, only about three meters wide and less than four meters high. About five meters into the entrance, it became wider, about six meters wide and about five meters high.

After walking forward for about fifty meters, a space the size of a football field appeared, with a height of about eight or nine meters.

There were a dozen or so smaller holes in the surrounding walls. Li Weidong examined them one by one. Most of these holes were three meters wide, three meters high, and about seven or eight meters deep. Li Weidong counted them and found there were eleven such holes.

Li Weidong took out a pen and paper, recorded the situation of the research institute, drew a sketch, and would design it when he returned later.

Zhou Zhenbei took Li Weidong to look around and then took Li Weidong out.

When they got outside, Zhou Zhenbei said, "Dongzi, the place you're going to live in hasn't been built yet, and there aren't many people in your camp right now. You can live in our camp first, and then move in when it's finished."

"Is the bungalow being built behind the camp our residence?" Li Weidong asked.

"Yes, it will probably take a few days. The conditions may not be very good. Don't be disgusted. If you have any requirements, feel free to tell me." Zhou Zhenbei said.

"It's okay, just overcome it. We are here to work, not to enjoy ourselves," Li Weidong replied.

Zhou Zhenbei patted Li Weidong on the shoulder and said with a smile, "Okay, your equipment is in our warehouse. I'll take you to see it."

"Uncle Zhou, no need. Take us to where we will live first. I will design the research institute first." Li Weidong said.

"Okay, then I'll take you to see the accommodation first." After Zhou Zhenbei said that, he took Li Weidong and the others into the camp.

He walked to a row of bungalows and pointed at five of them. "Dongzi, this is the temporary housing we've prepared for you. All the daily necessities are brand new. You just make do with it for now. We'll arrange for you once your dormitories are built."

Li Weidong nodded and went in to take a look.

There was a bed inside with a brand new mattress and quilt, as well as a desk, a chair, and some toiletries placed against the wall.

Li Weidong nodded, very satisfied. After all, it was just temporary. As long as it was habitable, it was fine. Once the dormitory was built, we could consider other things.

Li Weidong walked out and said to Zhou Zhenbei, "Uncle Zhou, this is great. Let's clean up first. I'll draw the design for the research institute. We'll go up the mountain this afternoon and take a look. They're going to build a platform outside, so let's find a location first."

"Okay, then you guys clean up first. If you have any problems, ask Squad Leader Wang to take you to me. He knows the location of my office." Zhou Zhenbei said.

"Okay, Uncle Zhou. Go ahead and get busy!" Li Weidong said with a smile.

Zhou Zhenbei nodded and left with his guards.

After Zhou Zhenbei left, Li Weidong and the others started to clean up the house.

After Li Weidong finished cleaning the house, he began to draw the design drawings for the research institute.

He had to consider ventilation, electricity and other aspects, so he drew very slowly. After all, there was no rush for the time being. He first drew out the place where he could work temporarily, and then he would deal with the rest after it could work.

Before they knew it, it was time for lunch and Squad Leader Wang asked Li Weidong to go to the cafeteria to eat.

After Li Weidong and Squad Leader Wang finished their meal in the cafeteria, they went to find Captain Zhou.

In the afternoon, I will go to the mountain to take a look. Then I will build a simple canteen. Otherwise, Nan Yi will come here in vain.

When he saw Zhou Zhenbei, Li Weidong didn't waste any words.

"Uncle Zhou, let's go to the mountain and take a look."

"Let's go now."

After the two of them finished talking, they headed towards the back of the camp.

　All three chapters released together

　　
　
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