In 1978, I was admitted to Harbin Institute of Technology

Chapter 146 The principal's promotion has extraordinary results

"Lao Zhou, Lao Liu, what do you think of this thing?"

President Li hosted the dinner at a state-owned restaurant between Peking University and Tsinghua University, and invited the presidents of both universities to dine.

This surprised both of them at first.

On the way here, they were still asking each other why Li Rui, who usually avoided them when they met, suddenly took the initiative to invite them to drink.

Everyone is confused.

When they arrived at the restaurant, Li Rui had already ordered the dishes. Unlike in the past when he always let these two pay for the meal, Li Rui was very generous today.

We ordered three meat dishes and two bottles of Moutai.

The two were even more surprised. Before they could ask, Li Rui took out four unpackaged calculators from his pocket and gave them to the two of them, saying that they were good things that could speed up technological research.

The two were curious at first. While waiting for the food to be served, they followed Li Rui's introduction and performed some operations. They instantly realized the importance of this thing to scientific research.

“Is this developed by your school?”

Principal Liu did not answer Li Rui's question, but asked directly.

"Of course. If I buy it from abroad, I would be embarrassed to give it to you, right? After all, you are in the capital, with more funding and projects, unlike us in the remote corner of the Northeast..."

Li Rui was all smiles.

These words sounded particularly harsh to the two principals.

The function is so important and the technology is not too complicated. It was not born in these two schools.

"Old Li, don't say that. We have different divisions of labor. How is your Harbin Institute of Technology remote? The Northeast is the country's heavy industrial base, and you are in the field of military technology, especially aerospace..."

Saying that the other person is stronger than you?
Obviously, neither of the two principals was willing to do so.

"Mr. Li, are these two calculators produced in large quantities?"

Principal Liu just wanted to know whether the other party's production was high, especially if the production was too difficult and they couldn't provide what they needed, but just wanted to show off in front of the two of them.

Li Rui can do it.

"Although this thing is difficult to produce and the output is not large. However, as a brother unit, in order to help you speed up the technological research and development, we can overcome the difficulties even if there are any."

Principal Li said, "No matter how big the difficulties are, we can overcome them and we will definitely help you."

"..."

Principal Zhou looked at Li Rui with mixed emotions, not knowing how to start talking for a moment.

"what price?"

Principal Liu still needs to be more cautious after all.

I really can't praise Li Rui's character.

What we are developing now is a must for the school. Not to mention students, it is a must for all departments.

There is no scientific or engineering research that cannot be separated from various calculations.

Especially function calculation.

"The cost price of a scientific calculator is 998, and the cost price of a basic calculator is 398..."

Principal Li in the department did not give in at all. Naturally, he had no worries when facing the school principals who used to bend over and dared not confront them directly.

Negotiate price?

There is nothing to talk about.

"Okay. Lao Li, we are all brother units. We not only undertake the task of training talents for the country, but also undertake many scientific research tasks. Our school needs 500 scientific calculators and 500 basic calculators. How long do you think it will take to get them in place?"

Principal Liu did not hesitate at all.

500 scientific calculators are not enough to equip every faculty member in the school, but they can solve most basic calculation problems.

Basic calculators are prepared for students and faculty members who need to calculate various statistical data.

"About two months~"

Principal Li pretended to be embarrassed.

I was very happy. As long as Peking University and Tsinghua University were in the market, who wouldn't buy from universities in the entire capital?
The reason why Principal Li did not invite the presidents of Beihang University, Beijing Institute of Technology and other schools at the same time was that he planned to deal with Peking University and Tsinghua University first, and then talk to them.

Peking University and Tsinghua University have both bought it, will you buy it?

Not buying?

By then, Peking University and Tsinghua University will be able to carry out projects faster. You are also in the capital, so how will you convince your superiors?

"We need 500 scientific calculators and 700 basic calculators..."

Seeing that Principal Liu placed the order without any hesitation, Principal Zhou was not willing to be left behind.

"You won't keep us waiting too long, will you?"

"Don't worry, it's still two months. We'll get it done for you even if we don't sleep!"

Principal Li patted his chest and made the assurance.

1000 scientific calculators and 1200 basic calculators, that’s another order worth more than one million!
The more than ten dollars I spent on this treat was worth it!
"Come on, we haven't had a drink together for a long time, let's take this opportunity to look forward to a better tomorrow..."

Once the business deal is done, the topic of drinking naturally comes up.

Although there were few opportunities to drink together before, they were always when we had meetings together and took the opportunity to drink, and more often than not, Li Rui would take the opportunity to drink and complain.

After the founding of the People's Republic of China, there were a total of six key universities in the first batch of national universities.

Only Harbin Institute of Technology is not located in the capital, which shows its strength.

However, in recent years, the development of all schools is much better than that of Harbin Institute of Technology, where excellent faculty and staff of core majors were transferred to Harbin Institute of Technology.

One can imagine how Li Rui felt.

At this time, the two of them were not disappointed.

Pick up the cup and drink with Principal Li.

As a result, after drinking too much, Principal Li patted his chest and shortened the original two-month delivery period to one month...

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"Let them start production at full capacity first. We can't just wait like this!"

Xie Wei looked at Wu Tao and Wang Zheng seriously.

So far, all the sales staff that the School-Enterprise Office has trained for almost half a year have been sent out, and up to now, not a single order has been received.

"At present, there is only this small order from the school, and the principal has not yet planned to pay..."

Wu Tao reminded Xie Wei, "Once we start production now, the inventory will be piled up..."

What he said is true.

The school-enterprise partnership has no money.

Production requires investment of costs. The current school-enterprise partnership cannot get money from the school. The only way to invest in production is to take out a loan.

They don’t know how to repay the millions of dollars in loans, not to mention that the School-Enterprise Office has promised to hand over 300 million yuan in profits to the school this year.

Millions!

"Don't worry, we can start by producing 1000 units each. The cost is not much. If the school-enterprise office doesn't have money, we can borrow money from the bank."

Xie Wei thought about it. Although he was reluctant to take out a loan, it was the easiest solution when he was short of money.

Interest costs must be paid.

"Is it too much?"

"No. The importance of these two calculators is actually beyond our imagination."

Xie Wei knew best the purpose of the calculator.

At present, more purchases will come from major domestic research institutes and financial systems. The market size of the two calculators is very huge. Although Yu Guofeng said that international companies will soon come in, no news has been heard so far.

Li Rui went to the ministry and various universities and research institutes in the capital.

If all these numbers were added together, it would probably be over ten thousand.

(End of this chapter)