A nation's industrial development begins with junior engineers.

After telling the story, Officer Gao picked up his water glass and took a big gulp of cold boiled water.

Jiang Xia looked at Officer Gao: "Is someone buried underneath? Is it serious?"

Upon hearing this, both Wang Kui and Officer Gao were taken aback. Officer Gao then broke into a big smile, and Wang Kui patted him on the head.

"No wonder the old man praised her! She really has a kind heart. Don't worry, no one was killed!"

"It's Aunt Jia, who broke her leg. She was sent to the steel mill clinic. Also, the second son outside is fine, and Liu the Scarface, who has thick skin, only suffered some minor cuts."

"It's such a pity about your three brick houses!"

As he spoke, Officer Gao secretly glanced at Jiang Xia's expression.

Oh dear, they just got the house, and it collapsed before they even moved in. What a poor kid.

Thinking of this, Officer Gao ran his fingers through the few stray hairs on his head and said, "Don't worry! We'll definitely make them pay you a nice, spacious house!"

Listening to Officer Gao's rapid-fire questions, Jiang Xia was a little confused. How could he be so kind? I just didn't want to live in a house that had just been vacated.

As he spoke, Officer Gao took out a key.

"Let's go take a look? The director and the street office staff have already gone. The rest of the comrades have also gone to find those thugs based on the clues provided by the relevant people."

“However…” Officer Gao hesitated for a moment, “it might be difficult to find, there have been too many people flooding into Beijing recently.”

"Especially those from Tianjin, those kids are so good at hopping on trains, they can easily run off to other places."

As Officer Gao spoke, he started a rusty bicycle, straddling it with a rattling sound from the chain.

With a thud, the chain drooped down like a dead snake.

This left Officer Gao feeling quite embarrassed.

"Tsk, Brother Gao, you're a thief catcher, why don't you get a handy tool?"

Officer Xiao Gao was frustrated: "Do you think I didn't want to? The whole station only has one sidecar motorcycle, which was left behind by Xiao Ben after he surrendered."

The director rode it away this morning.

This bicycle was just handed over yesterday, I didn't expect it to be so useless!

Jiang Xia went closer to take a look and saw a number marked on the crossbar of the bicycle: Min 1247.

Good heavens, this is a car from the Republic of China era, it's no wonder it has problems.

"It's not far anyway, let's walk." Jiang Xia pushed the brand-new "Torch" bicycle and decided to walk there.

Actually, it's perfectly possible for three people to ride in one car.

One person can sit in the back seat, and another can sit on the crossbar; there shouldn't be any problem.

It's a pity that three grown men are crammed into one car; the thought of it is awkward, and Jiang Xia doesn't want to be an Indian.

Before he could even leave the house, he was stopped by Wang Kui, who had been silent the whole time.

"What's wrong, Brother Wang?"

Wang Kui hesitated for a moment: "Xiao Jiang, although the house collapsing is a big deal, don't you have something more important to do?"

"Don't forget that the commander is leaving before the end of the month. I don't know exactly what's going on with your 'pot,' but I estimate it won't be resolved in a day or two. Besides, judging from this matter, it's a muddled affair, and it might not be cleared up in a short time."

"Don't forget what you promised them!"

As he spoke, Brother Wang pointed to Jiang Xia's left wrist.

Jiang Xia slapped his forehead. He thought to himself, "I must be living in the future! Back then, assembling a small, broken pot would be a piece of cake. But things are different now. Whether some of the necessary parts are even available is another matter."

It's important to know that this "pot" was a crucial part of the Jiangxia Plan, and for it, even the old leader was involved.

Who says we Jiangxia people are just loafing around and waiting to die? They have a lot of ambition in their hearts!

Alright, let's go back to the factory. At worst, we can go find Li Huaide; he promised to renovate the house, and now that it's collapsed, who else will take responsibility if not him?

It's a good opportunity to tell him to go somewhere else. Only someone with a screw loose would go to that big, corrupt place like the courtyard house.

……

Steel rolling mill, factory manager's office.

Li Changfu and Yang Youning sat lazily on the sofa.

Well, Director Yang's long bench has finally been replaced with a sofa. Li Huaide personally carried it from his office.

On the other side, Li Huaide poured tea for the two of them and pretended to put on a pair of non-prescription glasses.

Looking at the report in front of him, Li Huaide cleared his throat:

"Currently, our overall production progress is good. After the heavy-duty machine tool was put into operation, the cylinder block, which was the most difficult to make, has become the simplest."

"If we put all our effort into production now, we can easily make 100 sets a day!"

"What's holding us back now are the various components inside the engine, but even so, assembling 40 sets a day shouldn't be a big problem."

"In this way, not only can the export volume be guaranteed, but even the supply from the Ministry of Petroleum will not be a big problem!"

"Old Li, you've really taught a good student!"

Li Huaide feigned envy, realizing that praising his apprentice was the most effective way to appease this stubborn old man.

As expected, the old man squinted, picked up the tea that Li Huaide had just brewed, and slowly sipped it.

"It's a pity that the processing speed for gears can't be increased. Otherwise, we could easily produce 80 sets a day!"

"Oh right, didn't Xiao Jiang say that we could also make a special machine tool for grinding gears?"

Li Huaide also picked up his teacup, the rising steam obscuring his somewhat darting gaze.

Li Changfu, his eyelids drooping, said, "No rush, take it one bite at a time. Didn't you see the little brat was so exhausted he had to be hospitalized?"

"Hey! My mouth!" Li Huaide lightly patted his face.

"By the way, I've already spoken with Dean Liu of Peking Union Medical College Hospital. All of Xiao Jiang's hospital expenses will be covered by the factory. I'll personally cover any discrepancies that don't comply with regulations!"

"All of them?" A smile suddenly appeared on Li Changfu's lips.

"Absolutely! We can't let our little hero be discouraged!"

How much does hypoglycemia cost? After the factory reimbursement, it'll be at most two yuan. Two yuan to please the big boss—it couldn't be more worthwhile!

This Xiao Jiang is such a great value for money!

Li Huaide looked at the overjoyed Li Changfu and felt secretly pleased.

Li Changfu looked at the smug Li Huaide and his lips twitched: If you saw the prescription that Lao Liu gave to the brat, you probably wouldn't be so smug, right?

Compared to the relaxed demeanor of the other two, Yang Youning looked sullen.

"Hey, what are you guys so happy about? This increase in production only applies to engines. A top-of-the-line Plus is worth much more than that!"

"The steel plates in the workshop have all been pre-ordered by the 'Grassland Tractor Factory'."

"This carriage doesn't deserve to be called 'Awesome Plus'?"

"Also, the Ministry of Chemical Industry has taken away the last batch of steel pipes, so we're out of pipes to use with the drilling rigs. What do you suggest we do?"

Uh, I really forgot about those.

Before, I worried about these things taking up space, but now that I have more space, I'm even more worried.

The three of them clutched their heads and tried to think of a solution.

"Knock knock knock," the door was knocked on.

"Enter!"

Yang Youning and Li Huaide spoke in unison. Yang Youning glared at Li Huaide, who gave an embarrassed smile. "Damn it," Li Huaide thought, "I forgot I moved the sofa here to Yang Youning's place. I thought this was my office."

Xiao Liu walked in, and seeing Li Huaide there as well, his eyes flickered slightly: "Factory Director, I have something to report to you about my personal life. Is that convenient?"

"Say!"

"The neighborhood committee just called; the house in Jiangxia has been destroyed!"

All three of them were stunned.

"What's the matter?"

Li Changfu's gaze fell on Yang Youning, and then followed Xiao Liu's gaze to Li Huaide.

Yang Youning fixed his gaze on Li Huaide.

Li Huaide had nowhere else to look but at his own large belly.

"I know you're all in a hurry, but don't rush, let me think of an excuse."