Go back to the prosperous days and become a layman

Chapter 764 Chapter 763 Everything is ready
April 4th, Friday, is a good day to build a house and install a door.

When he went out in the morning, Tang Zhitong saw two swallows flying above the front door of his house, and wondered if they were planning to build a nest there.

Today Luo Zhiping handed Tang Zhitong two more letters, one from Huo Xiaoping and the other from Wan Xianghong.

In the letter, Huo Xiaoping talked about the progress of the fan's research and development. In theory, the fan already had a suitable curvature that could meet Tang Zhitong's requirements, but because the School of Aeronautics did not have suitable testing tools, it could not be verified.

Huo Xiaoping did not express any objection to Tang Zhitong's suggestion of having the two of them collaborate, and replied in the letter that he welcomed it by raising his hand.

Wan Xianghong naturally had no problem either. Being able to participate in such a meaningful project, she would naturally not think too much of it. However, she also admitted that she was still lacking in the field of motors, and planned to ask more questions and visit the library more often during this period.

As for Yue Xijin, Wan Xianghong said that although she had met him recently, she ignored him.

Faced with Wan Xianghong's statement, Tang Zhitong was a little unsure. Was she harassing him again and he just ignored her?

Before Tang Zhitong could figure out what was going on, he heard someone at the door reporting to the teacher that they were looking for him.

The teacher paused the lecture, nodded to Tang Zhitong, and continued his lecture after Tang Zhitong stood up.

The teachers were used to such a special student, but Tang Zhitong was not. He used to skip classes by sneaking out through the back door.

The person who came to see Tang Zhitong was a classmate from the scientific research class. He said that today was the day for the sea trial and the counselor Zhuang Lei was already in the classroom, except for Tang Zhitong.

After Tang Zhitong arrived, Zhuang Lei began to lecture him:
"Okay, now that everyone is here, let me say a few words.

Comrades, I believe that after more than a month of hard work, you have already gained a general understanding of model aircraft.

Our country's shipbuilding industry is still very weak and there is much room for improvement.

Students, please make sure to lay a solid foundation now, aim to catch up with other advanced countries in future work and study, and contribute your own strength to the construction of the motherland.

In this regard, the Agricultural Machinery College next door is already ahead of us, and they have already reached the world's advanced level in some aspects.

I hope that in the near future, our research class can also proudly and honorably announce to the world that we can do it! "

After Zhuang Lei finished speaking, everyone applauded.

After the applause, a student pointed at Tang Zhitong and Zhuang Lei and said, "Instructor, the reason why the Agricultural Machinery College has reached the world's advanced level in artificial rainfall is due to Comrade Tang Zhitong. It was he who proposed to the leaders of the Agricultural Machinery College to use anti-aircraft guns for artificial rainfall."

"Oh? Comrade Tang Zhitong, is that the case?" Zhuang Lei was very surprised. He heard from his comrades that the military had contributed to this, but he didn't really know that this matter was caused by his students.

"Hello, counselor. I just mentioned it on a whim when I was giving a report at the Agricultural Machinery College a while ago. The subsequent success was all due to the efforts of the Agricultural Machinery College and other units. The credit cannot be pushed onto me." Tang Zhitong said the first half of the sentence to Zhuang Lei, and the second half to the student who spoke. However, he was smiling and had a kind attitude, which did not make people feel disgusted.

"It's great to have this idea. Often you have to have an idea first and then verify it. Very good, very good. I hope you can tell your colleagues in the research class more about your ideas next time." Seeing that the person involved did not deny it, Zhuang Lei put forward his own request.

Looking at Tang Zhitong, Zhuang Lei remembered that Tao Yingjie had complained to him a while ago about Tang Zhitong not doing his job properly, forming a small group in the scientific research class, and using the equipment and materials of the scientific research class to do things other than model aircraft.

Zhuang Lei was no fool. After hearing Tao Yingjie's report, he did not immediately seek verification from Tang Zhitong.

This matter is neither big nor small, but Tang Zhitong has the title of being received. As long as it is not a mistake of principle, the conversation can only be of the type of exhortation, and any criticism must be weighed.

Afterwards, Zhuang Lei approached Shi Zhengze and Bi Bin to find out more about the situation, and only then did he learn about the little grudge between the two.

From Zhuang Lei's perspective, it was unreasonable for Tao Yingjie to cause trouble for Tang Zhitong. This behavior was very unwise. The decision was made by the school. Can you not approve it? Can you cause trouble for the person who was interviewed by the higher-ups?
Zhuang Lei did not follow Tao Yingjie's wishes, but he did not criticize Tao Yingjie either. The scientific research class was only temporary and was just a pilot selection. When the unit selected people later, Tao Yingjie would be excluded first.

After Zhuang Lei finished speaking, without even looking at Tao Yingjie, he raised his hand and pressed it down, motioning Tang Zhitong to sit down. Then he asked each group to carry their own model aircraft and go to the swimming pool next to the playground, where they would conduct a test sail today.

Tang Zhitong lent a hand and watched with wonder. The sea trial was similar to playing with wireless remote-controlled models, except that these three aircraft models were a bit bigger, about one meter in size.

As for the speed, Tang Zhitong was not satisfied and felt it was still too slow.

Even if Tao Yingjie cheated and increased the engine's displacement, the speed was still far from the remote-controlled boats Tang Zhitong had seen.

This whole morning was spent on this.

After the sea trial, we returned to the classroom. Zhuang Lei gave some encouragement and put forward new requirements. He instructed each group to make targeted improvements to the problems that had arisen based on the sea trial. They should not only consider the actual uses of various types of ships, but also use their imagination and look to the future, and then make a model aircraft.

As for how to imagine it or what the future would be like, Zhuang Lei did not explain, and he left after he finished speaking.

The students in the research class had no idea for a moment. As for how to improve it, they all expressed their opinions. Some said to increase the power, some said to adjust the center of gravity, some didn't know where to start, and most of them just wanted to improve the performance based on the existing basis.

Tang Zhitong watched from the side, silently. He felt that this matter was not as simple as it seemed. The school provided the money, classrooms, and supplies, and just let a bunch of students play with models?
Obviously there is something going on here, but the college didn't tell the students.

"Comrade Tang Zhitong, do you have any ideas?" Shi Zhengze asked in front of other students.

"I don't have any idea at the moment. I need to think about it carefully." Tang Zhitong smiled and declined politely. He has been acting a little out of the ordinary recently. If he continues to speak without hesitation, he will become a demon. He has to put it off for a while.

After listening to other students chatting for a while, it was time for lunch, so Tang Zhitong left the research class with everyone else.

In the afternoon, Tang Zhitong skipped class again.

Tang Zhitong was not sure how to modify the model aircraft of the scientific research class, but at least the speed should be increased, right?

If you want to increase the speed of the model aircraft, the best way is to use a supermagnetic motor. Group 3 made a cruiser model. Maybe it was because of the rush, Tang Zhitong felt that the surface of the model aircraft was not as smooth as Bi Bin said. Of course, it may also be because of the lack of paint and the waste of paint.

This cruiser model is powered by batteries. Tang Zhitong has seen the motor inside it. It is huge, black and crude. Just by replacing this one item, the model can be reduced in weight, and its speed will definitely be improved.

If they want to replace the motor, then they have to go back to the process of making the magnet. Now that there are no problems with Huo Xiaoping and Wan Xianghong, Tang Zhitong thinks it is better to finalize the magnet first.

Although Zeng Xinghuai said that he could decide the date himself, Tang Zhitong would not be so ignorant. He would be content if he could jump the queue and use the money for a while. He should not delay other people's daily work and should use the money for them first.

"Director Zeng, I have already made the mold. When is a convenient day for you? I will bring it over then. I will focus on the work arrangements at the institute first. I can wait here." When they arrived at the Metallurgical Institute, Tang Zhitong expressed his ideas to Zeng Xinghuai.

"In that case..." Zeng Xinghuai took his little notebook, flipped through it, and discussed with Tang Zhitong: "How about next Tuesday? Let's try to finish it in one morning."

"Okay, I will be there before 8:30." Tang Zhitong was very reasonable. He didn't care whether that day was an auspicious day or not.

"Okay, then it's settled." Zeng Xinghuai was actually quite anxious. The equipment promised by the Science and Technology Commission had not arrived yet, and it seemed that it would not be delivered until the results came out. However, his own unit had a lot of things to do, and many projects were already on the agenda. It was not easy to arrange experimental time for Tang Zhitong right away.

"Okay! Director Zeng, um... can I bring an assistant with me when the time comes?" Tang Zhitong thought about it all night. The easiest part to make a mistake is when taking materials from the storage room. There is only one female comrade on duty in the storage room, and she is staring at him. It is not easy to operate at all. But if he brings Wan Xianghong with him, he will have more room for maneuver.

"Okay, of course. This is also an opportunity to learn." Zeng Xinghuai agreed generously.

"Okay, then I won't disturb Director Zeng from his work. See you on Tuesday." Tang Zhitong's goal was achieved at some stage. He extended his hand to Zeng Xinghuai, shook it, and said goodbye and left.

After leaving the Metallurgical Institute, Tang Zhitong turned a corner and went to the Iron and Steel Institute. He had not yet communicated with the person involved in taking Wan Xianghong to participate in the production of magnets. In case she had something else and could not arrange it, he had to find someone else to replace her. Huo Xiaoping was a good choice, a handsome guy, and I wonder if he could charm the custodian.

Wan Xianghong was surprised by Tang Zhitong's arrival, but was very happy to go to the Metallurgical Institute to help, so she agreed without hesitation.

"What's going on with Yue Xijin? Is he bothering you again?" After finishing the important business, Tang Zhitong thought of another important business.

"No, it's just... he always follows me secretly, which is quite annoying." Wan Xianghong did not hide it this time. She bit her lip and chose to tell the truth.

"Hey, isn't this just like a dog?" Tang Zhitong touched his chin, thinking about countermeasures. You said that this Yue guy didn't take the school's punishment seriously, he didn't continue to disturb Wan Xianghong with "entanglement" in the ordinary sense, you said he didn't have any bad ideas, Tang Zhitong didn't believe it.

Some dogs bark all day long but dare not bite people. Some dogs don't bark but dare to bite people if they get the chance.

If you go to the Academic Affairs Office of the Iron and Steel Institute with these unfounded claims, they may not accept it. After all, times are different and perceptions are different.

"Well, put a knife in your pocket. If he dares to come up to you and do something bad, just take it out and stab him. Don't be afraid of hurting him. I'll take care of everything for you." Yue Xijin followed Wan Xianghong. If he said he had no bad intentions, Tang Zhitong wouldn't believe it.

In this day and age, it is no exaggeration to say that 99% of women regard chastity as the most important thing, and once they cross that line, they will accept their fate.

Many bad men are so bold that they marry beautiful girls just by taking their virginity.

It is possible that Yue Xijin had this in mind.

"This..." Wan Xianghong was shocked by Tang Zhitong's remarks. She could understand holding a knife, but it was not used to scare people. Stabbing directly? That would cause death!

"Here, take it. There is less paper now, and it is common to use pencils to do calculations when doing homework, and to erase and reuse them. It makes sense to use a knife to sharpen pencils." Tang Zhitong thought Wan Xianghong was worried that it was unreasonable to carry a knife with her, so he not only took out a knife, but also thoughtfully thought of a reason.

"Well... okay." Faced with Tang Zhitong's kindness, Wan Xianghong did not refuse anymore. She took the knife and took a look at it.

"Don't worry, this knife is not long. As long as you don't stab it into the heart, eight or ten stabs won't kill anyone." Tang Zhitong comforted with a smile. This knife is handheld and only about fifteen centimeters long, with the blade only accounting for half. Xiao Wang used it to peel fruit before, but now there is less fruit, so Tang Zhitong carries it with him to sharpen pencils.

"Thank you, brother." Hearing Tang Zhitong say this, Wan Xianghong felt relieved and put away the knife.

"You're welcome. Safety first. Wait for me at the school gate around 7:45 next Tuesday and I'll pick you up." Tang Zhitong made the arrangements, asked Wan Xianghong to go back to class, and left on his own.

On his way home, Tang Zhitong passed by Nanchizi Street.

Nanchizi Street has the largest concentration of locust trees in the city. They start to bloom from mid-to-late April. As long as they are confirmed to be blooming, you can take out and eat the locust flowers you stored in your space last year.

Many people do not have a clear understanding of disaster years and often have many questions, such as why they can go into the mountains to hunt wild boars or go to the river to fish when there is no food. Some people even say that disaster victims dislike fish because it is too fishy and it will not taste good if fried without oil, so disaster victims do not like it.

It seems as if nature has an inexhaustible supply of food, but the actual situation is quite the opposite. There are no wild boars in the mountains and not many fish in the rivers.

As the saying goes: The seven necessities of life are firewood, rice, oil, salt, sauce, vinegar and tea.

Before coal and natural gas became popular, firewood was the most important fuel. When the country was just liberated, the national forest coverage rate was only 8%. Even the place where Tang Zhitong made his fortune had bare hills. You have to know that it was once the royal palace!
Even now, firewood is still an important material in rural areas. People cannot do without it for cooking and heating, and it is also indispensable for steelmaking.

After all this trouble, the mountain became even more bare, like the loyal earth scorched by the sun.

With fewer trees, many animals have no place to live and can only migrate for their livelihoods. Therefore, there are no large prey in the suburbs at all. If you want to hunt, you have to go far away, and you can often only catch rabbits, turtledoves and the like.

As for the fish in the river, the river has dried up due to drought, and the fish have no living space. Even if there are a few rains, what comes out are only small fish fry. It may not be as fast to catch them as picking wild vegetables after catching them for a long time. Naturally, no one goes fishing.

Some of the locust trees on Nanchizi Street have already grown flower buds, and in about three to five days the whole street will be filled with fragrance.

Tang Zhitong calculated the date and planned to bring some locust flowers home next week.

When he arrived home leisurely, a swallow fluttered out from under the gate. Tang Zhitong looked up and saw that the swallow had already started building a nest under his door. The foundation had been laid in one day. It turned out that swallows also knew how to choose an auspicious day?

(End of this chapter)