Rebooting 60, let's go on a rampage with the orange cat!

On the way home, Xiuzhi asked Huai'an curiously, "An'an, didn't you come here specifically to meet your relatives? Why did you change your address to Uncle and Aunt at the end? Is it because you're shy and embarrassed to call them Dad and Mom?"

Huai'an lowered her head slightly and said softly, "Uncle and Aunt are also recognizing relatives. I just found that if there are two fathers and two mothers at the same time, it will be very confusing to call them, and it is really not easy to distinguish them."

However, Huai'an still harbors resentment towards her biological parents for their indifference towards her in her past life. Nevertheless, she is currently trying to convince herself to let go of the resentment of the past and to try to forgive and understand everything that happened.

Shi Renmei's face beamed with a pleasant smile as she cheerfully said, "Oh, I think this is quite good! Let's just treat this relationship like ordinary relatives. That way, the responsibility on both sides is relatively lighter. Otherwise, the Li family would be under a lot of pressure. After all, they have so many children, and it's not easy to take care of everyone. Sometimes it's understandable that they can't always look after Huai'an. So, let's all just let things take their course from now on..."

Huai'an, standing to the side, nodded silently after hearing this, but remained silent. She thought to herself, "Yes, then let's just consider it another relative. As the saying goes, time reveals true character. In this world, how can relationships between people be so easily conducted without any expectation of return?"

The higher your expectations, the greater the disappointment you may experience. Perhaps only a relationship that doesn't have overly high expectations can truly last.

The day of departure has finally arrived! On this morning, the sky was just beginning to lighten with the first hint of dawn.

Li Huaiyuan was extremely excited at the thought of sending his younger sister to university in the capital and also having the opportunity to travel around the capital.

He got up early and packed his bags. He carried a small backpack with a set of clean clothes neatly folded inside.

Once everything was ready, he walked briskly toward Huai'an's house, as they had agreed to meet there and then head to the train station together.

When Li Huaiyuan arrived at Huai'an's front door, the scene before him surprised him—Zhong Hanzhe was already waiting there, with several bulging bags and packages full of luggage beside him.

It turns out that Zhong Hanzhe's ticket was for the same train as Huai'an, but because he bought the ticket late, all the seat tickets were sold out, so he could only buy a standing ticket.

Li Huaiyuan winked at him and then knocked on Huai'an's door. Huai'an and his parents had already packed their luggage. Xiuzhi opened the door and warmly invited Huaiyuan and Zhong Hanzhe to have breakfast before setting off.

To reduce the weight of his luggage, Chung Han-che specially commissioned two small two-wheeled luggage carts. He gave one to Huai-an, who tied all his luggage, big and small, to the cart and pushed it by hand. Shih Jen-mei and her husband praised him for being clever.

When Huai'an saw Li Huai'an and Zhong Hanzhe exchanging glances, she understood everything, but she didn't want to pursue it. She was already here, and the train wasn't hers to stop others from getting on. Otherwise, she would seem too deliberate.

Shi Renmei and Xiuzhi were quite welcoming to Zhong Hanzhe. When traveling, it's always more lively and convenient to be with familiar people. With two young men helping out, they didn't have to worry about their luggage.

After the train slowly pulled into the station, before it had even come to a complete stop, the platform was already packed with a bustling crowd. People carrying large and small bags hurried towards the train doors.

Zhong Hanzhe and Li Huaiyuan, two strong young men, took the lead, dragging the heavy luggage cart and struggling forward through the crowd. They dodged left and right, skillfully avoiding the oncoming flow of people, and fought their way through the chaotic sea of ​​people.

Shi Huai'an carefully supported his mother and Shi Renmei, closely following behind Zhong Hanzhe and Li Huaiyuan. Shi Renmei was 65 years old, and Xiuzhi was 50. Neither of them had ever ridden a train before, and they seemed a little lost in the crowded environment. They could only follow Huai'an step by step, afraid that they would get separated if they were not careful. Fortunately, they had Shi Huai'an as their thoughtful messenger, which prevented them from being pushed over by the crowd.

Huai'an may look petite, but she is actually very strong. She pushed and blocked the crowds on both sides and helped her parents get on the bus. Only Fatty Orange Duoduo was comfortable, sleeping in Huai'an's backpack.

After finally getting on the train, the scene inside was even more astonishing. The aisle and the connecting areas between carriages were packed with passengers; it was truly a case of people crammed together.

After much effort, Zhong Hanzhe and Li Huaiyuan finally found their seats. Without even wiping the sweat from their brows, they immediately got to work, moving their luggage piece by piece onto the overhead racks and carefully arranging them.

After settling her parents down, Shi Huai'an finally breathed a sigh of relief. She looked around and noticed that some of the passengers were resting with their eyes closed, some were talking quietly, and some children were crying.

Despite the noise and bustle inside the carriage, everyone seemed to be used to it, each immersed in their own world.

Huai'an said to Huaiyuan, "Luckily, you were with my parents on the way back, otherwise they would have been completely disoriented from having to change trains."

As Huaiyuan put down his luggage, he smiled sheepishly and said, "Don't worry, with me here, Uncle Shi and Aunt Shi will be fine."

Zhong Hanzhe folded up the two luggage carts and their straps, preparing to place them under the seat, when a chubby middle-aged man next to him stared at the luggage carts in his hands with great interest: "Young man, where did you buy these luggage carts? Let me see."

Chung Han-cheol didn't seem to mind pushing the car over and said with a smile, "I designed this myself and had someone make it; you can't buy it anywhere else."

The middle-aged man looked the luggage cart over from left to right, then called over the tall, thin man next to him to take a look, and said admiringly to him, "You designed this yourself? It's not bad, it's convenient, labor-saving, and very practical."

Chung Han-che laughed and said, "You have a good eye. My original design was to make it easy to push and carry more luggage. Even women can push their luggage without any problem. It's much better than carrying it on a shoulder pole."

The fat man nodded approvingly and said, "I'm interested in this. How about you sell me this luggage cart? Ten yuan is fine."

Zhong Hanzhe smiled and shook his head, pushing the luggage cart back, saying, "I still need this to go to the capital, otherwise it's really inconvenient for me with all these big bags and small packages."

The fat man wiped his sweat with a handkerchief and said, "You're right. Otherwise, could you give me your design drawings? I can pay ten yuan for them, and we can go back and study them to improve them and see if we can promote them in the market."

Chung Han-cheol then asked curiously, "What do you do? You have such a good business sense; turning this into a product is a great idea."

The tall, thin man immediately waved his paper fan and said, "We are from the leather bag factory in the provincial capital. This is Director Zhang. My surname is Chen, and I am the head of the sales department. We have just returned from a business trip and are on our way back to the provincial capital to prepare samples for the 'Autumn Canton Fair'."

Chung Han-che quickly became acquainted with these people. During their conversation, they learned that the handsome and spirited young man standing in front of them was actually a prospective college student who was about to enter the Department of Architecture at Peking University!

The news struck like a thunderbolt through the crowd, drawing surprised and admiring glances from everyone.

"Wow, that's amazing! To be able to get into the architecture department of Peking University at such a young age is the dream of so many students!" Section Chief Chen couldn't help but exclaim. "This year, only about 100,000 college students are being admitted nationwide, and it's said to be extremely difficult to get in."

"That's right! Look at this young man's handsome appearance; he's bound to become an outstanding architect in the future!" someone nearby chimed in.

"The younger generation is truly formidable! Back when we were his age, we could never have achieved such success..." an old man said, shaking his head with deep emotion.

Faced with a flood of praise, Wallace Chung remained remarkably humble and polite. He smiled and thanked everyone, modestly stating that he still had much to learn and improve upon. However, despite his words, his eyes shone with confidence, clearly filled with anticipation and hope for the future.

At this time, Zhong Hanzhe was 20 years old, in the prime of his life, and he was also naturally very talkative. When he learned that the leather bag factory mainly produced briefcases and luggage, with a relatively limited product range, he gave a comprehensive review of the products currently on the market and offered some suggestions for design upgrades and improvements.

Factory Director Zhang was greatly inspired and became very interested. Zhong Hanzhe then sat down next to them and started chatting, saying, "If you make rolling suitcases at the Canton Fair, you will definitely have a great market prospect and earn more foreign exchange for the country."

Section Chief Li immediately became interested and asked, "I saw foreign clients using this kind of box at the Canton Fair; it's very convenient. I never expected you to understand this design! Our factory urgently needs someone like you. Since you still have a few days before school starts, could you come to my factory for a few days? We're worried about the lack of originality in our samples from the Canton Fair. Young man, I'll have someone book your train ticket to Beijing; I'll cover all the expenses. How about that?"

Seeing that he smiled without saying anything, Director Zhang wiped the sweat from his forehead with a handkerchief and said, "I know you are a top student. Our country is in dire need of foreign exchange right now. If you have a good design and can get orders at the Canton Fair, you can work part-time at our factory. I can give you a stipend every month. You just need to submit one design drawing to us every month. It won't interfere with your studies and it will also cover your tuition. You can come to the factory during winter and summer vacations. How about it?"

Zhong Hanzhe had been racking his brains trying to figure out how to make money while studying in Beijing, and now this opportunity had come his way. He knew this was a golden opportunity, so he readily agreed, "Sure, but I need to sign a contract with you before we start designing. If we don't get the order, I won't take your salary, and I'll give you the design for free. But if we do get the order, I'll ask for a commission. I'll draw up the design for you in three days at most. You can quickly produce a sample; there's still time. Book my ticket to Beijing for three days from now."

Last year, the leather goods factory successfully applied for a booth at the Canton Fair for the first time, but orders were meager. They were criticized by the provincial commerce department, who said foreign guests weren't very interested in their designs and demanded they introduce new products this year, otherwise their booth might be cancelled next year. Their factory didn't have a dedicated design department; they simply bought samples from various places and copied them, resulting in outdated designs and no breakthrough in earning foreign exchange.

Factory Director Zhang was worried because his business trip to other factories to learn about new products had yielded no significant results.

Upon hearing Zhong Hanzhe's request, he readily agreed without hesitation, saying, "Hehe... Sure, you're a college student after all. Your words are quite insightful. I'll still pay you the design fee; we can't let you work for nothing. We can't exploit your hard work. As for commissions, there's no precedent for that yet. If we really secure the order and generate foreign exchange, securing a place for our factory next year, I'll apply to the higher-ups for a special subsidy. We'll discuss that in detail when we get off the bus at the factory."

Just then, Chung Han-che changed the subject, steer the conversation toward improving new products, how to make bulky luggage carry more and with less effort, and how to solve the problem of carrying luggage carts up stairs;

It was mentioned that this new product is fully qualified to apply for brand patents, appearance design patents, as well as patents for the lever and universal swivel, so as to make full use of patent rights to prevent other manufacturers from imitating it, and to expand its market share by using the patent wall.

These words were like a lightning bolt across the night sky, instantly illuminating Director Zhang's previously confused thoughts. He was stunned at first, then a look of sudden realization appeared on his face, just like someone who had been trapped in a dark cave for a long time suddenly seeing the light of dawn shining through the exit.

"Oh dear! How come I didn't think of that before?" Factory Director Zhang exclaimed, his voice filled with a complex mix of regret and surprise. Then, he gripped Zhong Hanzhe's arm tightly, as if afraid that the other would disappear if he let go.

In the 60s, China's patent system was still in its nascent stage, lacking a comprehensive patent protection framework. While some relevant regulations and provisions existed, these primarily focused on rewarding inventions and technological improvements rather than protecting patent rights. For example, the "Regulations on Rewards for Inventions" and the "Regulations on Rewards for Technological Improvements" promulgated by the State Council in 1963 were mainly intended to encourage invention and technological improvement, rather than to establish patent rights.

Factory Director Zhang decided that once the design drawings are completed and the samples are evaluated, he will immediately apply to the Ministry of Commerce for brand and patent protection for the product.

A few people sat together, their eyes meeting as if sparks flew, and they instantly reached a consensus. Then, like a flame that had been ignited, they began to discuss the various styles that the current market demanded.

Zhong Hanzhe is well aware of the principle that one should not speak too much to someone with whom one has little knowledge, especially in a field with low technical barriers and easy imitation. If he were to reveal too much information and ideas at once, it could give competitors an opportunity to take advantage of him and cause him to lose his competitive edge.

After all, he came here with valuable experience accumulated in his previous life. Although he wouldn't encounter too many obstacles in the early stages of designing this kind of product, it's always better to be safe than sorry!