Siheyuan: A warm home with wife and children

Hearing Yang Jianguo's self-deprecating humor, the two of them really couldn't persuade him any further: "Then let's just have a little toast, let's drink together!"

With the factory manager speaking up, everyone naturally had no objections.

The only one who had a problem with it, Director Lu, gave the factory manager a look, but the manager completely ignored him.

Since Engineer Yang has already said all that, wouldn't it be unpleasant to continue to persuade him?

Besides, although he was a cadre who came down from above, he was not in charge of the relevant department, but only the person in charge of an independent project.

I don't have to act like I'm trying to curry favor with him. I'm a factory manager, after all. Don't I have any pride?

Director Lu wanted to offer a reminder, but he couldn't say it outright to her face.

In the end, I could only give up my own little schemes and focus on making sure the person was well taken care of first.

"Mr. Yang, I wonder where you worked before?"

"You've heard of Red Star Steel Rolling Mill, haven't you?"

The factory director and Director Lu looked at each other in bewilderment. Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill—they had heard of it before.

Wait a minute, Yang Jianguo works at the Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill.

"Are you Yang Jianguo, a national model worker representative and a member of the special workshop under Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill?"

The factory manager stood up in surprise, looking at him as if he were a monster.

"Yes, it's me." Yang Jianguo stood up and said with a smile, "Don't be so surprised, I'm just like you guys!"

Director Lu and the other accompanying personnel also stood up at this moment.

Hearing him say that, Director Lu smiled wryly and said, "Engineer Yang, no, Master Yang, please don't flatter us."

“We dare not compare ourselves to you. There are only a handful of model worker representatives in the whole country. That is the highest honor for workers.”

Director Lu shook his head with a self-deprecating smile and said, "I never thought I would get to meet the model worker representative in person."

That year, we had the means to drink and chat.

"Director Lu is right, Master Yang. Welcome to visit and guide our machinery factory. Please give us your valuable suggestions!"

With the factory manager holding both of his hands, Yang Jianguo smiled helplessly and said, "Factory manager, let's sit down and talk first!"

"Ah, yes, yes, please sit down." The factory manager first invited him to sit down, then raised his hand in a gesture of apology and said, "Please sit down, please sit down."

"Master Yang, tell us about your work at the steel rolling mill. We are all very interested."

"Yes, Master Yang, tell us about it!"

"We absolutely must be given the opportunity to learn, right everyone?"

Seeing that the crowd's emotions had been stirred up, they were about to start a commotion.

Yang Jianguo didn't hesitate and nodded, saying, "Okay, I'll share some of my work experiences and stories with you."

A meal turned into Yang Jianguo's personal storytelling session.

Those important tasks they once underwent, the pressure they faced, and the circumstances under which they broke through their limitations and created miracles.

The workshop is filled with unity, hard work, and a positive spirit.

Yang Jianguo made these points very clear, and he even used "we" instead of "I" in his speech.

All the credit is the result of everyone's collective efforts.

Those who noticed this were even more convinced of his worth.

No wonder he was able to go to the auditorium, be received by his advisor, and be personally awarded a medal; he was far beyond ordinary people in terms of his conduct alone.

"Right now, I am preparing to establish the Precision Research Institute, and I came here today to see the foundation here."

"The degree of adoption of automated operations, their advantages and disadvantages, and the current stage of technological development in the industry."

"To develop, we cannot be controlled by others; we must forge our own path."

"We've suffered a lot from this. The big brother just withdrew without warning. Ah, that's the lesson we're learning right now!"

"So, to forge iron, one must be strong oneself!"

Everyone listened attentively and agreed with what he said.

“Master Yang is right. Although our factory does not have foreign machinery and equipment, the main factory has two imported automatic lathes.”

"Last time there was a problem, and it took two months for the repairman to come and fix it. And then it took almost two more months to fix it. In total, we spent four months on it."

"In the end, it was just that little gear that malfunctioned, but we just couldn't figure out the problem. It was really frustrating for everyone."

Director Lu tilted his head and said angrily, "It's more than just frustrating, but what can we do? Even if we find the problem, we can't solve it."

Such a small gear presented them with an enormous problem.

Without the corresponding manufacturing capabilities, even if someone points out a problem to you, can you solve it?

No, then go cool off somewhere else.

Knowing full well what difference four months would make, I could just find some excuse to shut you up.

Manufacturing parts takes time, and shipping them locally also takes time.

If the attitude is bad, and then some unexpected event happens along the way, causing a delay of ten days or half a month, what will happen?

I'm annoyed—bite me!

"Master Yang, I heard that the higher-ups are currently discussing with foreigners about sending a group of experts to teach us the techniques. Is that true?"

Yang Jianguo had also heard about this matter, and the higher-ups were actively promoting it.

If all goes well, many experts will come during the upcoming honeymoon period, bringing with them various technologies to collaborate on projects.

Technology is not the most important thing; the key is that this collaboration has laid a solid foundation and set standards for future development.

The stringent standards for industrialization, which leave no room for error, were established during this period.

In this respect, we should indeed thank the foreigners for their encouragement.

This shift from a "rough" to a "precise" approach will further solidify the foundation for industrial take-off.

Chapter 293 Poaching, You've Worked Hard, Boss

Standardization is the foundation and a milestone of industry.

Only with standardization can we promote the vigorous development and rapid improvement of industry.

"I think our master craftsmen are quite skilled too. Didn't they build airplanes, cannons, missiles, and tanks?"

Looking at the person offering a rebuttal, Yang Jianguo's first thought was, "One click of the keyboard and the world is over."

We're going to fight, no matter what you say, we'll just go for it.

Industrial standardization simplifies complex technologies, improves production efficiency and quality, and lowers barriers to entry and industrialization.

Yes, the master craftsman's skills are impeccable.

In some respects, they are top-tier, rare talents even on a global scale.

But how long does it take to train a master craftsman, and what are the chances of success?

If one or two people emerge after decades of hard work, that's considered good.

It also requires sufficient capital and resources to support the costs and investments required for its development.

In a large factory like Hongxing with tens of thousands of employees, a Level 6 worker is a treasure.

It is easy to imagine how difficult it is to train a senior worker, no matter who it is.

If you want to catch up, you have to learn from others' strengths and turn them into your own.

We cannot relax our efforts in handicrafts, and we must also vigorously promote standardization and mechanization.

As for those skills that have been phased out, it is a pity, but it can only be said that the times no longer need them.

How many skills and knowledge have disappeared over the thousands of years?

It's a pity that they're gone.

But those who are still alive are never mentioned.

It was tasteless to eat, but a pity to throw away; that was the only truth behind its elimination.

After the drinking session, Yang Jianguo only took a small sip, while the people accompanying him from the machinery factory drank quite a bit.

I've seen what I wanted to see and eaten what I wanted to eat.

After leaving the cafeteria, Yang Jianguo said goodbye: "Master Huo, you must let me know if you ever come to the capital."

"Okay." Master Huo smiled nonchalantly; he probably wouldn't have that chance in his lifetime.

But sometimes, fate is quite mysterious.

Yang Jianguo, after leaving Beijiang Machinery Factory, took out a list from his brick bag.

Then, write the mark '1' after the name of Beijiang Machinery Factory.

Looking back at the bustling factory area, Yang Jianguo could only silently apologize.

They feel guilty, but when it comes to poaching people, they show no mercy.

Yang Jianguo had his eye on the only Grade 8 worker in the machinery factory.

However, he didn't poach people for nothing.

If Master Huo leaves, we'll transfer someone else from your machinery factory; it definitely won't delay the work progress.

There are differences between different levels of workers at the same level.

Some people have worked their way up year after year without using their brains, relying solely on resources to accumulate power.

Some people, however, learn technology by thinking and applying their intellect.

Master Huo belongs to the latter category; he mastered the skills and put them to good use.

This is exactly the kind of talent he needs.

That's right, this trip wasn't just about taking his wife and kids to the south for a vacation; it was also a chance to visit factories and organizations in various places.

Another point is to "select soldiers and generals" to fill the talent gap in the Precision Engineering Research Institute, which is currently under construction.

The thought of bringing my family to the South while having to do so many other things on the side made me realize how much I was doing.

Yang Jianguo shook his head with a self-deprecating laugh and said, "Yang Jianguo, you're really something."

"You're really something." In the hotel room, Yingzi glared at him playfully and said, "Tell me, this trip south was mainly for work, right?"

"What are you saying?" Yang Jianguo grinned and denied it, firmly disagreeing with her criticism.

I'm just busy with multiple jobs.

There's no such thing as primary or secondary; he doesn't agree with this definition of 'primary'.

Hearing this sophistry and evasive argument, Yingzi was so angry she laughed.

But she knew in her own heart that Jian Guo had done his best.

Taking time out of work to take care of family is an extremely rare and commendable thing to do at this time.

During work, I can still think about myself and my child.

For Yingzi, this is happiness.

This trip to the south alone made her a thorn in the side of countless people.

The older sister was so envious of the young girls in the factory that her eyes were red with envy.

Contented!

"Alright, I know you've worked hard." Stepping forward and standing behind him, Yingzi gently pressed her hand on his shoulder and said, "You just go about your business, I'll take care of the child."

Yang Jianguo turned around and chuckled: "Don't worry, I'll make sure to set aside a few hours each day to go shopping with you."

"Okay, let's focus on our work first, and then we can get together when we're less busy."

"If I'm busy, I can take them shopping."

Yang Jianguo placed his hand on the back of her hand and said warmly, "Thank you for your hard work."

Yingzi shook her head, her eyes like water, and said, "I should be the one saying that. Aren't you working here all for this family?"