Riding the wind of rebirth

Complaining about institutional constraints is often useless. To get things done, you can only find a path within the existing institutional framework. Otherwise, complaining is pointless and only serves to generate negative energy.

The godfather was undoubtedly the one who found this path. With the title of the founding fathers' uprising command headquarters, it seemed that there would be no more institutional or financial obstacles to this museum.

“Once it’s completed, this place will become a central exhibition site for cultural relics in Manzhou City, a patriotic education base at the site of the original revolution, and a small leisure park. It will serve multiple purposes,” the godfather said with a smile.

“Godfather, building the museum is only one aspect. As a museum, acquiring exhibits is also a key task,” Zhou Zhi teased him with a smile.

"Once you have power in your hands, you can issue orders at will!" The godfather laughed heartily. "Many places fail to protect cultural relics, especially the immovable cultural relics that are most abundant in our Manzhou. With this museum, I can move them to the city for protection and exhibition, and see if they still pretend to comply!"

"This..." Zhou Zhi couldn't tell if his godfather was joking or not: "We should be careful about this, otherwise we might be gossiped about by our fellow villagers in the future..."

"Don't listen to your godfather's nonsense!" Godmother happened to walk in at that moment, and upon hearing her godfather's words, she was both amused and annoyed: "The city cultural center doesn't have the authority to issue such orders. Elbow, Xiao Miao, you're back?"

Zhou Zhi quickly pulled Xiao Miao to her feet: "Godmother, I made a trip to the capital, Hangzhou and Shanghai. I was going to Chongqing to see Sister Xiao Juan, so I came back for a few days to relax."

"You guys are really busy these days," the godmother said with a smile. "If you come across any good projects, don't forget your hometown. Manzhou has a pretty strong industrial base."

Manzhou was a core area during the Third Front construction period and once had its own glory. The most important of these were the "Three Chang Factory" engineering machinery bases - Changjiang Crane Factory, Changjiang Excavator Factory, and Changjiang Hydraulic Components Factory. In addition, there was the Northern Chemical Company, which was responsible for aerospace pyrotechnic products, and the Dongfanghong Hydropower Station, which was the largest hydropower station in Southwest China in the 1960s.

“It would be more appropriate to ask Cousin Anran for this,” Zhou Zhi said with a smile. “He is a car enthusiast and a mechanical enthusiast. He has recently started a motorcycle parts processing business in Chongqing. I believe he would be interested in investing and cooperating with Changsan Factory.”

Jinan Group started by manufacturing security door locks and smart door locks, and gradually expanded into car door locks, automotive electronic systems, and automotive hardware parts. Now it has begun to expand into engine research and development, motorcycle manufacturing and other fields.

Of course, the most important are linear five-axis CNC machine tools and nonlinear five-axis CNC machine tools. Thanks to the successful development of the system's automatic compensation software, the former has achieved internationally advanced levels in machining accuracy for small workpieces. The latter is even more impressive. With the nonlinear design software designed by Mai Xiaomiao, it can theoretically design and continuously machine any nonlinear curve in three-dimensional space.

For linear control machining software that requires repeated positioning and adjustment to simulate nonlinear curves, a relatively complex nonlinear curve may take three days to complete on a linear five-axis CNC machine tool. However, through nonlinear CAD design and output, Jinan's machine tool equipment can complete it in half an hour. In addition to efficiency, the precision is also unattainable by traditional international linear five-axis CNC machine tools.

Of course, the latter is too expensive and requires a nonlinear supercomputing matrix. Therefore, it is currently mainly used in the military industry to process workpieces with very special shapes, such as the silent turbojet propeller of underwater cruisers and the wing surface of special aircraft. Ordinary contractors are not qualified to use it.

However, with such a boost, Anran's cousin's involvement in motorcycle production is like a game-changer.

Jinan Group is developing very well. Cousin Anran focuses on technology research and development, Sister-in-law Cancan is in charge of financial investment, and Cousin Anxin is in charge of market development. This special combination of the three is like destiny. Although it is a family business, it is also a company under modern management system. It just so happens that the parts managed by the three people naturally cover the three management directions of the group.

Moreover, they are all exceptionally capable. Currently, many of Jinan Group's technologies have reached international advanced levels or even become leading. Its assets have exceeded 10 billion yuan, and its market covers the whole country and has established a firm foothold in Hong Kong, Macao, Singapore, and Malaysia. It has even radiated to Europe and the United States, becoming a leading emerging modern machinery manufacturing industry group with technology as its core, industry as its foundation, and investment as its auxiliary.

Therefore, Zhou Zhi believes that Jinan Group and Changsan Factory have more opportunities for cooperation. "Then you should also give them a heads-up, at least let your cousins ​​know that Manzhou has the strength to cooperate with them."

"You just said the kids are busy," the godfather quickly changed the subject. "Besides, you're not in charge of all the mess at the factory right now. Why are you back so late again? Shall I make you some instant noodles?"

"Godmother, haven't you eaten yet?" Zhou Zhi asked. "How about I cook the fish now? I brought two fish with me."

"Good idea." The godfather gave Zhou Zhi a thumbs up: "Otherwise we'll have to take the fish to a restaurant to be cooked tomorrow. It's been so long since we've had your fish."

Although the elderly couple didn't do much housework, they at least had ginger and garlic on hand for making noodles. There was also a pot of scallions growing on the windowsill, which the mother had supposedly brought from her home. The refrigerator also contained chili sauce, fermented black beans, and pickled cabbage made by the Zhou family, all of which the mother had cooked and soaked in oil to extend their shelf life. So they had no shortage of seasonings and enough for Zhouzhi to showcase his culinary skills.

Zhou Zhi quickly made a pot of Tuotuo fish. Feeling that they shouldn't waste such a delicious meal, his godfather went downstairs to the convenience store across the street and bought a case of beer so that Zhou Zhi and Mai Xiaomiao could sit down and eat some more while chatting.

It was only then that Zhou Zhi had the opportunity to inquire about his sworn brother and Wei Yi's situation. He learned that both of them had graduated with master's degrees. His sworn brother had gone to France to pursue a doctorate in anthropology, while Wei Yi had stayed in London. However, he no longer stayed with Xinhua News Agency. Instead, he used his expertise in foreign laws and his connections with Blair Law Firm to help domestic companies prepare for the establishment of their European headquarters or offices.

Last year it was the CICC office, this year it's the Jiangxi Copper office, both very successful. Currently, Huawei is preparing to open its office.

"Sister Yi is so capable." Zhou Zhi couldn't help but exclaim, "She's the one who connects state-owned enterprises with overseas markets. She must be a top talent, right?"

"It's just that your godfather is a bit inconsiderate. Wei Yi is so busy, yet he went to France to study. This isn't just a matter of living apart; it's like living in two different countries." The godmother couldn't help but complain a little about her son's lack of understanding.

“Actually, they just need to understand each other.” Zhou Zhi smiled and said, “You can’t judge my sworn brother and sister Yi by ordinary standards. They have their own way of getting along, and this way is different from ordinary people. I think it’s a normal outcome.”

"Actually, the CICC and Jiangxi Copper deals weren't something your sister Yi handled alone." The godmother glanced at Mai Xiaomiao, but ultimately didn't say anything, only giving Zhou Zhi a wink.

Zhou Zhi knew that his godmother was Jiang Shuyi, and he also knew that Jiang Shuyi and Wei Yi were very close in London. However, the fact that Jiang Shuyi now had such abilities still surprised him a little.

However, no one talked about that. Zhou Zhi was more concerned about his sworn brother and Wei Yi's life abroad, mainly whether they had enough money.

It turned out their worries were unnecessary; the two had already begun preparations to buy a villa in the suburbs of London.

London, the city with the highest property prices in the world, clearly shows that Wei Yi has earned a considerable amount of commission over the years, more than enough to support his sworn brother in pursuing his passion for learning. (End of Chapter)