The Red Era, the Opening University Speech

Chapter 385 Resources, Resources, and Resources
Just when everyone was enjoying their meal.

Peng Shilu also came to the Chinese Academy of Sciences and reported the success of the ground-penetrating radar, as well as the subsequent testing in three provinces and the plan to develop new mining equipment.

Hearing this series of good news, Guo Mo was also very excited. He clapped his hands on the table excitedly and praised:

"Great, great! With ground-penetrating radar and mining equipment, our country's industrial development speed will definitely be able to reach a higher level!"

What is the most important thing for the development of a country's industry?
It’s simple: resources, resources, and more resources.

Without sufficient resources, even the most advanced industrial technology will be of no use.

"That's right. Our country is vast and rich in resources. There is never a shortage of abundant mineral deposits. What we lack is only the methods to discover them and the means to mine them!" Peng Shilu agreed.

The Xia Kingdom has never lacked sufficient resources; what it lacks is the technology to discover and mine them.

Now that one is ready, the other can appear in the world immediately.

This is undoubtedly great news for their industrial development.

Guo Mo was happy for a long time before he calmed down and talked about business:
"I have approved the testing in the three provinces. In addition, the research on mining equipment should also be put on the agenda as soon as possible."

“Whether you need people or equipment, just ask.”

"The higher-ups will do their best to meet Li Mu and your research needs. There is only one requirement, which is to develop mining equipment as soon as possible!"

He didn't even ask Li Mu what kind of mining equipment he wanted to research, and just gave the order directly.

But he didn't need to ask.

After all, is there any reason to doubt what Li Mu is researching?
……

Here, after Li Mu finished his dinner, he prepared to go home.

The car was driving on the road very smoothly.

He did not waste this time. While riding in the car, he wrote a research plan for mining equipment.

With the help of CAD software, he can be a little lazy when it comes to the design part and let the experts and professors do it.

"No, how can this be called laziness? I'm doing this to prevent everyone from becoming too dependent on me." Li Mu shook his head slightly and smiled in his heart.

With the help of software such as CAD, his research on mechanical design has indeed become much easier.

For drawings like this, there is no need to draw them in great detail.

Just control the direction and let the computer calculate in the right direction, and the correct result will naturally be obtained.

Halfway through the drive, Li Mu was writing when he suddenly caught a glimpse of a child wearing a red scarf walking by on the street.

He looked up and asked, "Has the elementary school started recently?"

"There is still one day left, and parents are buying stationery and other things for their children in advance." Guan Jianmin looked at the scene on the street and said.

Li Mu thought for a moment and said, "Then let's go back to the compound today. You drive to the department store first, and I'll buy some things for my two sisters."

Come to think of it, after asking Qian Shuyan for help last time, he hadn't asked how things went.

But I don't think it should be a big problem.

"Okay." Guan Jianmin responded and drove to the department store.

……

After buying school bags and stationery for Li Lan and Li Yu.

Li Mu came to the slum.

It is summer and it gets dark late.

When he arrived at the gate, the setting sun was still hanging in the western sky.

Grandpa Zhong was fanning himself with a palm-leaf fan, enjoying the cool air under the big tree at the door. Several half-grown children were running around, laughing and talking.

Looking at this scene, Li Mu couldn't help but feel a little satisfied.

"But now is not the time to rest. There are still many things for the country that need me to do!" He secretly encouraged himself.

Even though he has done a lot, there are still people in this country who do not have enough to eat.

The difficulties faced by Xia State in the international arena have only been slightly alleviated, but have not been completely resolved.

It is a bit too early to talk about enjoying it now.

Just when he was feeling overwhelmed with emotion.

Grandpa Zhong, who was watching the children playing with a smile, also noticed Li Mu who suddenly appeared at the door.

He wiped his eyes in disbelief, then jumped up from the rattan chair and said in surprise: "Li Mu!"

"It's me, Uncle Zhong. Are you okay?" Li Mu replied with a smile.

Uncle Zhong said quickly, "Okay, okay, that's great. Hey, tell me, why didn't you tell me you were back? I'll notify everyone in the courtyard to come and welcome you."

"Please don't. I just came back to take a look. I'm not a leader. There's no need to make such a big fuss. If you do this, I'm afraid I won't dare to come back again." Li Mu waved his hand.

Hearing this, Master Zhong said:
"Look at my mouth. What I said is not right. You must not take it seriously. Just do what you have to do."

"But you are a great scientist now, so you still have to show your respect."

"This is not my idea. It was the director of the street office and the district director. They came to our hospital several times and said that when you come back..."

He told everything that happened when Li Mu was away, like pouring beans out of a bamboo tube.

What was talked about most was that the director of the subdistrict office and the district director of the area where Nanluoguxiang is located often came to express their condolences.

The two of them went to Li Mu's house several times but didn't meet him. But this didn't dampen their enthusiasm. After all, they understood that such a great scientist would be so busy that he wouldn't go home once a year.

However, even though they cannot care about Li Mu, it does not prevent them from caring about Grandma Li and others.

"By the way, both directors told me that if you come back, remember to tell them secretly." Uncle Zhong said finally.

After saying that, he paused and looked at Li Mu.

Although it was promised at that time, even if the two of them, one as the director of the street office and the other as the director of the district, were added together, they were not as important as Li Mu.

Of course, it is impossible for him to go directly to "tip off".

Li Mu said, "Let's not talk about it this time. I haven't been back for long, so don't bother them to make a wasted trip."

"Okay." Uncle Zhong nodded simply, and did not continue the topic. Instead, he said, "By the way, my family stewed a chicken today. I'll bring you some soup later. You're a great scientist and you use your brain a lot, so you need to replenish your body."

"You're right, I haven't tasted Auntie's cooking for a long time. I'm a little greedy." Li Mu did not refuse and took it directly.

Favors are something that happen between us.

Although he didn't lack this little bit of food, he accepted it out of respect for Uncle Zhong.

"Okay, you go home first. I'll ask your aunt to heat it up and bring it to you in a while." As expected, Uncle Zhong was very happy. After saying this, he went home with a beaming face.

……

In the large courtyard.

After dinner, the whole Li family gathered around the TV to watch the show.

Ever since Li Mu bought the TV.

Watching TV every day has become an indispensable entertainment activity for Grandma Li and others.

Of course, there would often be kids from the yard coming to watch TV.

Although televisions are not expensive nowadays, people in the slum are used to living in poverty, and it is still difficult for anyone to dare to spend more than 100 yuan to buy a TV.

Grandma Li is the best example.

If Li Mu hadn't insisted on buying it, she would never have considered spending so much money on a TV.

Although she kept nagging, after the TV was bought, she was the one with the happiest smile on her face.

Just when she was scolding Li Lan and Li Yu to stay away from the TV and be careful not to hurt their eyes.

Suddenly, there were two knocks on the door.

As soon as the voice fell, a familiar voice rang out: "Yeah, the house is quite lively!"

"Xiao Mu!" Grandma Li took a closer look and realized who else could it be but her eldest grandson. She immediately stood up in surprise.

But there were two small figures that were faster.

Before Li Mu entered the room, they rushed out like an arrow, hugged him from both sides, and called out sweetly: "Brother~ You are finally back, we missed you so much!"

The two little guys buried their heads in Li Mu's arms, rubbing against him with longing.

The way children express their emotions is always so simple and direct.

"Brother misses you too. Were you good when I was away?" Li Mu smiled and rubbed their little heads, his eyes full of doting.

Li Lan and Li Yu said in unison: "We are so good. Grandma asked us to learn to read and do arithmetic, and we studied hard!"

"Really? Then brother will reward each of you with a schoolbag, which contains stationery." Li Mu took the schoolbag from Guan Jianmin and handed it to them with a smile.

There were not many styles of school bags in the 60s, and most children carried shoulder bags that their parents made from old clothes.

A small army green canvas backpack like this one bought from a department store can be said to be quite special.

"Thank you, brother!" Li Lan and Li Yu also showed their love for the schoolbag when they saw it.

Seeing this, Grandma Li at the side could not help but complain: "Xiao Mu, the family has prepared new bags for them, why waste this money?"

She didn't mean to spoil the fun; she was just used to being frugal.

After all, most of the children in the orphanage carry backpacks made from old clothes, so having a new backpack is already a great thing.

Backpacks like these sold in department stores are expensive and not cost-effective, so basically no one would consider buying them.

"It's not a waste of money. I can buy a good schoolbag and carry it for several years. It's not expensive on average." Li Mu said with a smile.

It is indeed expensive, but he has seen the quality of the schoolbag and it is indeed good.

Grandma Li did not continue to speak, and said:
"Okay, just this once. Don't spoil them like this anymore. Don't let them develop a habit."

"By the way, you just came back from outside. Are you hungry? I'll ask your aunt to get you something to eat."

"How about using the air fryer to fry some chicken legs and French fries? That will also satisfy the cravings of these little cats."

After she finished speaking.

Li Mu hadn't finished speaking yet.

The little ones who were watching TV in the room have raised their heads.

Even Li Lan and Li Yu are no exception.

After all, even if there is enough food, children’s greedy habits cannot be changed for a while.

"Okay, then eat a little." Li Mu nodded with a smile.

(End of this chapter)