The Red Era, the Opening University Speech

Chapter 417: Launch of the Atomic Submarine

Li Mu smiled and greeted the other party, saying:

"It's me, it's me, hello, little comrade."

After hearing his words, Xiao Du felt a little dizzy.

In the past, she had only dreamed of seeing this scene today, but she never expected that her dream would actually come true.

After a long while, Xiao Du came back to his senses and asked:
"No, sorry, I was distracted. By the way, why are you here? Are you here to buy something?"

She couldn't help but curse herself in her heart. Why did she have to be in a daze at this time when there were so many other times?

"I just came here to buy a lock, and I happened to see semiconductor televisions being sold here, so I came in to take a look." Li Mu said.

After he finished his meal, seeing that it was only a little past noon, he grabbed a pair of glasses as a disguise and went out to buy a lock.

I was originally planning to find a lock shop on the street to solve the problem, but after looking for a long time I couldn't find the same lock.

So I had to come to the department store to buy it.

When I was about to leave after buying something, I accidentally discovered this store selling semiconductor televisions, so I went in to take a look.

"Why don't you buy one? Semiconductor TVs are very good..." Xiao Du replied subconsciously.

But halfway through her words, she suddenly remembered: "The semiconductor television was invented by Li Mu!"

If Li Mu wants it, just tell the manufacturer.

It is estimated that the factory manager will deliver the goods overnight.

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I was so happy that I forgot you are the inventor and you definitely don't need to buy it." Xiao Du said hurriedly.

Li Mu waved his hand and said with a smile:
"Don't be nervous. I'm not a jackal or a tiger."

"I really didn't plan to buy one, mainly because I already bought one."

"This time I came here mainly to learn about your experience with semiconductor televisions."

……

Li Mu briefly explained the purpose of his visit.

He had previously bought a semiconductor TV for Grandma Li.

However, due to time constraints, Guan Jianmin was asked to purchase the goods.

He just took a look and nodded, without asking any other questions.

Therefore, although he is the inventor, he actually doesn't know much about the sales of semiconductor televisions and semiconductor radios in China.

"Very good. Ever since the semiconductor TVs started selling, many people come to buy them every day..." Xiao Du talked incessantly.

She started by talking about the first semiconductor television set in a Kyoto store, and then talked about the current flourishing of semiconductor television sets of various specifications.

However, compared with the various semiconductor televisions, many different functions have been added.

What Li Mu cares more about is the lowest price.

When he learned from Xiao Du that the cheapest one now sells for 75 yuan, his eyes were filled with smiles.

At this moment, Gao Jialin, who had been standing behind him, murmured unconsciously:
“It would be even better if it could be cheaper!”

75 yuan is something that most working class families in Kyoto can easily afford if they grit their teeth.

For dual-income families, life is even simpler and easier.

But in the far northwest, Gao Jialin's hometown, there are still many farmers who may not even be able to save 10 yuan a year.

If they were asked to take out 75 yuan, they would probably have to save for half their lifetime to come up with that much money.

But how could I be willing to spend my life's hard-earned money on buying a TV?

"It will become cheaper and cheaper, and sooner or later everyone will be able to afford it." Li Mu turned his head, looked at Gao Jialin, and said solemnly.

The development of science and technology will ultimately benefit the people. This will always be his life creed.

Gao Jialin didn't expect that he was heard by him. He was a little confused for a moment and said, "Advisor Li, I don't think semiconductor TVs are bad..."

"I know." Li Mu smiled and patted his shoulder, saying:

"Although the price of 75 yuan is more than half of what it used to be, there are still many people who cannot afford it."

"But I believe this is only temporary."

"With our efforts, we will surely be able to turn semiconductor televisions, and even many other originally expensive products, into everyday items that every household can own."

After he finished speaking, Gao Jialin could not help but stand there in a daze.

Xiao Du standing by was full of admiration and respect.

"Only you, Consultant Li, can do this kind of thing. I, I can't do it." Gao Jialin thought about the word "we" in Li Mu's words just now, and lowered his head embarrassedly.

He is just a student who has just entered college.

Although the results are good, they are just good.

In Xia Country, even if one is picked out of ten thousand, there are 4 people like him, so he is not outstanding at all.

If one wants to achieve the same level as Li Mu, it is unlikely that one would be able to find many among these 4 people.

"Don't underestimate yourself. You are still young and have a lot of room to grow. As long as you work hard, you will have opportunities." Li Mu said with a smile.

Although Gao Jialin is unknown in history, this does not prevent him from being optimistic about the other party.

There is actually no shortage of geniuses in this era, but there is a lack of educational opportunities.

He looked at the TV and continued:
"Well, if you can get the top score in your department for four consecutive years during your college years, I will give you a semiconductor TV as a prize. How about asking this lady to be a witness?"

Seeing Li Mu looking at him.

Xiao Du was so happy that he almost flew up, and said quickly: "No problem, it's my honor!"

——If I agree to this, doesn’t it mean that I will have the opportunity to meet Consultant Li Mu in the future?
Gao Jialin waved his hand and said, "No need, Consultant Li, even if there is no prize, I will definitely strive to learn the best and take the first place."

With the help of Li Mu, he was admitted to university with great difficulty.

I will study hard no matter what, and I don’t need any prizes to motivate myself.

Of course, he knew that Li Mu meant well. Perhaps he saw him watching TV here, so he wanted to give him one.

But he has already gained enough, how can he ask for more in this regard?

"You, forget it. Since you don't want to, I won't force you." Li Mu nodded slightly, and couldn't help but admire the young man in front of him even more.

Of course, it's just appreciation.

After all, the other person is old. He has only been in college for less than half a year and is still accumulating knowledge.

If you want to cultivate each other, you need to take it slowly later.

……

Afterwards, Li Mu encouraged Gao Jialin a few words and turned to leave.

After he left.

The latter also soon prepared to leave.

But just as he raised his foot, Xiao Du behind him suddenly stopped him and said:
"Hey, why didn't you agree just now?"

"That's Consultant Li Mu!"

"If you agree, not only you but I can also see him again. Isn't that good?"

After she finished speaking, she looked at Gao Jialin with anger in her eyes.

Facing this aggressive gaze.

The fledgling Northwestern teenager began to sweat profusely.

……

Here.

Li Mu returned to the courtyard.

He just strolled all the way here without anyone noticing.

Even Uncle Zhong at the gate of the courtyard took several glances and only confirmed it was him when he got closer.

"Li Mu, you're back!" Uncle Zhong greeted warmly.

Hearing this, Li Mu also responded with a smile: "Yes, Mr. Zhong, how are you doing recently?"

Every time he came back, he would see Uncle Zhong here. It had almost become a habit.

"I'm fine. Everything I eat tastes delicious and I feel healthy." Uncle Zhong replied cheerfully, and then added, "By the way, the director of the subdistrict office asked me to..."

"Next time, next time." Li Mu waved his hands quickly.

Although he has the time now.

But once this gap is opened, it may not be possible to stop it later.

He has met with the one in the street office, but has he met with the one in the district office? Has he met with the one in the county office?

These are all questions.

Instead of this, it is better not to see him at all. There is no point in looking for him.

"Okay, I understand." Uncle Zhong said with a smile.

He now understood that this next time usually means there will be no next time.

Li Mu nodded, chatted with Uncle Zhong for a few more words before walking into the compound.

Just arrived at the doorstep.

Before I went in, I saw Grandma Li carrying a basket of dried goods out of the living room to dry them.

Seeing him, the latter exclaimed with joy, "Xiao Mu is back!"

Grandma Li had just finished speaking.

Two cheers immediately rang out in the living room: "Where is brother? Brother, we are here~"

In the blink of an eye, Li Lan and Li Yu, wearing red scarves, ran out from Grandma Li's left and right sides and threw themselves into Li Mu's arms.

"The two little girls have grown a lot taller!" Li Mu rubbed their heads and said with a smile.

Girls develop earlier, and since they never lack food, they grow very fast.

It only reached his thighs before, but now it's almost up to his waist.

"You eat so much every day, it would be strange if you don't grow taller." Grandma Li said with a smile.

Just as the two of them were talking.

Li Jun and Wang Juanhong, who were resting at home today, also came out of the house with their homework books in their hands.

Seeing this scene, it is not difficult to guess that they were just teaching two little girls.

Li Mu greeted the two of them, then picked up Li Lan and Li Yu one in each hand and walked into the house.

"Xiao Mu, have you eaten? I'll get you something to eat. Look at you, you've lost weight." Grandma Li followed in and said with concern.

After saying that, she waited for Li Mu to reply and then turned and went into the kitchen.

Wang Juanhong also quickly got up to help.

Seeing that Grandma Li had left, Li Lan and Li Yu, who had been well-behaved, suddenly became "arrogant" and complained to Li Mu:

"Brother~ It's so hard to go to school, can we not go to school?"

"What are you talking about? Your brother spent so much effort to send Li Mu to the current primary school. How can he not go?" Li Jun said seriously.

The two little girls had never seen him so stern before. They were frightened and quickly shrank behind Li Mu.

But at this time, there is no point looking for Li Mu.

Of course, he knew that Li Lan and Li Yu might not really not want to go to school, they might just be complaining.

After thinking for a while, he asked, "Why don't you want to go to school? Can you talk to your brother about it?"

"It takes a long time to go to school every day." Li Lan was the first to say. Li Yu followed up, "And our grades are not good, so we can't answer the questions every time."

The two of them talked about the reasons one after another, and also told Li Mu everything that happened in school.

Of course, there was no classic Baling plot happening, it was just a simple feeling of hardship.

After all, before going to school, the two of them played in the yard carefree every day, ate when they were hungry and slept when they were tired. Those days were so comfortable.

"So you are tired from studying. I will talk to grandma later and you won't have to study too long at home in the future." Li Mu looked at the homework book on the table and said.

It is not surprising that Li Lan and Li Yu not only study at school, but also at home.

This is undoubtedly a "torture" for them who have just started school.

"Great!" The two little girls cheered.

Li Mu smiled and continued:
"Don't worry, I haven't finished yet."

"I can tell you in advance if your final exam scores today are close to the top 10 in the class."

"Brother will give you a mysterious gift, how about it?"

Reducing the burden is not enough.

The most important thing now is encouragement, and to change their aversion to studying.

And nothing could be better than an appropriate prize.

Sure enough, Li Lan and Li Yu immediately showed curious expressions and kept asking what the mysterious gift was.

However, Li Mu obviously couldn't tell them. He just told them to study hard and they would know when the time came.

The two little girls were not disappointed. They took the initiative to pick up their homework books and started studying.

Seeing this scene, Li Jun couldn't help but sigh: "Xiao Mu, you are the one who has the solution. Just a few words can make them take the initiative to learn."

He didn't care about Li Mu's "overstepping his authority" in teaching.

After all, in this family, Li Mu has the highest education and the greatest ability, so it would be best if he were to teach.

at this time.

Grandma Li also finished frying French fries and chicken legs, put them on a plate and brought them in, saying, "What did you just say?"

"Mom, let me tell you, Xiao Mu is really awesome..." Li Jun glanced at Li Mu, then hurried forward and told him everything that had just happened.

If he doesn't tell this now, or talk about it later, he will definitely be scolded.

Grandma Li was reluctant to scold Li Mu, but she was very clear when she scolded him.

"I see. Come to think of it, I was indeed pushing too hard. Xiao Mu, you did the right thing." Grandma Li put down the plate in her hand and looked at Li Lan and Li Yu who were studying hard.

In the past, they would have rushed over upon smelling the aroma of French fries and chicken legs. How could they have the concentration to continue studying?

"Mom, I've said the same thing before!" Li Jun secretly complained in his heart.

Li Mu smiled and said:

"I'm just telling you a method. You still have to take care of it in normal times, grandma."

“Not too tight, not too loose.”

"Xiao Lan and Xiao Yu have good talents, but they just started school and haven't adapted to the new environment yet. We will guide them slowly."

Hear his words.

Grandma Li, Li Jun, and Wang Juanhong, who walked in from outside with a plate in her hand, all nodded repeatedly.

……

After eating something at home and staying for the afternoon.

At around 8 o'clock in the evening, Li Mu returned to the special building.

As soon as he got home, he changed the lock he bought to the study to avoid being discovered by Wang Ya.

"That's not right. I didn't go in, so why should I feel guilty?" He complained secretly.

But just when he had changed the lock.

There was a "click" sound of keys turning at the door.

Soon, the door was pushed open from the outside.

Seeing Wang Ya coming in, Li Mu turned around and said with a smile: "You're back so early today!"

"How can I give you the key if I don't come back early?" Wang Ya looked at him, then took out the key from her pocket and handed it over.

Seeing this, Li Mu secretly breathed a sigh of relief and thought to himself that it was a good thing that he was asked to open the door.

But just when he thought he had escaped danger.

Wang Ya suddenly said, "No, what are you doing blocking the door to the study?"

"I didn't do anything?" Li Mu tried hard to control his expression and didn't show any guilt.

However, this could not be hidden from Wang Ya, who was with him day and night. She immediately walked around him and went to the door of the study.

At first glance there seemed nothing wrong, but upon closer inspection the little lock on the door was clearly not the same as it was on the original day.

She turned her head and said, "Confess and you will be treated leniently."

"It's really not my fault. It's just that the quality of the lock is too poor..." Li Mu had no choice but to explain the matter helplessly.

Finally, fearing that Wang Ya still wouldn't believe it, he simply picked up the newly bought lock and twisted it hard again.

With a "click" sound, the small lock opened.

Li Mu held the lock and said, "Look, I didn't lie to you."

……

Two days passed in a flash.

On the morning of the second day after Li Mu's "vacation" ended, he received a call from Guo Mo, telling him that a car would be sent to pick him up later.

As for where to go, who to meet, and what to do, nothing was said.

He didn't ask any more questions. After the car arrived, he took Guan Jianmin and Zhao Canjun in and left.

……

The car drove all the way to a vermilion building complex, turned a few corners, and after several inspections, it entered a yard.

As soon as he got off the car, Li Mu saw Qin Feng and Guo Mo standing at the door.

The dawn was just beginning to break, and it was unknown how long they had been waiting.

He hurried forward and said with a smile: "Why are the two leaders outside? Are you waiting for me? I am really flattered!"

"Who else can I wait for if not you?" Qin Feng smiled, and then said: "There are many people who want to see you. If I hadn't stopped them, you would have come here yesterday."

Li Mu was originally given two days of vacation, and last night they said it was over so there was nothing wrong with it.

So someone suggested that they could invite him over as soon as possible to avoid wasting time.

After all, the current situation is not optimistic!
"You should have told me earlier. I was waiting for your call last night." Li Mu said.

Qin Feng smiled and said:

"It doesn't matter. It won't take a while."

"Besides, you've made such a great contribution, so we should at least hold a celebration party."

"It's definitely impossible to do it this evening, so let's just do it today."

After he finished speaking, he stretched out his hand and gestured for people to come in.

"A celebration banquet? This is not necessary. Now is not the right time." Li Mu was stunned for a moment, then said.

If Qin Feng had told him the news in advance, he would have stopped it no matter what.

It would be a bit too special to hold this celebration party just for him.

The success of the Xuanniao-1 helicopter is not his alone.

Guo Mo on the side said helplessly: "You are just too modest."

"No matter what, everyone is waiting. You can't refuse at this time. Besides, this is actually secondary. Talking about business is the main thing." Qin Feng said with a smile.

He could guess Li Mu's general thoughts by looking at his expression.

However, it is not easy for the higher-ups to reward Li Mu with anything. What will happen if they don’t even give him a celebration banquet?

"Okay." Li Mu had no choice but to nod and follow Qin Feng and the others in.

……

After entering the courtyard.

The first thing that catches your eye is a group of veteran generals in green military uniforms.

Of course, there were a few of those young generals we had met before, but not many.

Qin Feng first took Li Mu forward to greet everyone one by one.

Although these veteran generals are not so famous in history, they are all figures with outstanding military achievements.

"They are all our ancestors who sacrificed their lives for us!" Li Mu sighed as he shook hands with the old generals and said hello.

The attitude was so respectful that some of them felt a little embarrassed.

After all, I've been waiting for two days, so it's impossible to say that I don't have any opinions.

However, amidst Li Mu's praises, this opinion quickly disappeared without a trace.

They have heard many good things.

But it is undoubtedly more comforting when it is said by Li Mu, a great scientist.

The last person Qin Feng introduced to Li Mu was a middle-aged general:
"This is Shen Huaqing, the president of the Seventh National Defense Research Institute."

"He has a lot of respect for you."

"Originally his name was not on the list for the celebration banquet, but he got the news from somewhere and insisted on attending it."

After he finished his introduction.

The middle-aged general with a resolute look stepped forward and stretched out his hand, then said:

"I've long heard of your name, Advisor Li!"

"You help Rongcheng solve research problems, and I've always wanted to find an opportunity to visit you."

"Unfortunately, your schedule is too tight, and coupled with the research, it has been delayed until now."

The Seventh Institute of the State, also known as the Xia State Ship Research Institute, specializes in the research, design, and development of ships. It is the military product technology research center and science and technology development center of the Xia State.

Li Mu reacted when Qin Feng introduced it just now.

But what surprised him more was Shen Huaqing's name. Wasn't this the old man who stood on tiptoe to look at the aircraft carrier?

Thinking of this, Li Mu couldn't help but stand in awe and said quickly: "You are too polite. I just did my best to help a little."

"When the news came over from Rongcheng, they said you were very humble and would definitely give up the credit. I didn't believe it, but now I see it." Shen Huaqing couldn't help but smile.

Hearing this, Li Mu's eyes immediately lit up, and he asked hurriedly: "News? Could it be..."

He went to Chengdu, but only did one thing.

"That's right. In a short time, or at least by the end of this year, our country's first atomic submarine will be launched!" Shen Huaqing glanced at Qin Feng, and said after the latter nodded.

As soon as these words came out, everyone in the audience was shocked.

After all, atomic submarines are a top-secret military research project. Even though all the people present were of extremely high rank, they knew nothing about it.

At most we know that the country is conducting research, but we have no idea how the research is going.

At this time, this news was like a thunderclap, shocking everyone so much that they couldn't recover for a long time.

Even Li Mu himself was a little surprised.

(End of this chapter)