In 1978, I was admitted to Harbin Institute of Technology

Chapter 41: Checking the AES Effect After Dinner, Principal, I Really Didn't Mean to Blackmail You for a Midnight Snack

now.

Under the various gazes of all the department heads, Xie Wei, with his head lowered, was so embarrassed that he almost dug out a three-bedroom apartment with his toes.

I didn't want to come to the principal's office before, not just because I was afraid of running into Du Guowang.

As a result, what you fear will come true.

Du Guowang and Kang Yi were arguing over him, but as the person involved, he was unable to dissuade them.

"Xie Wei is in charge of two electromechanical projects. Which department do you think he belongs to?"

Du Guowang stiffened his neck and questioned Kang Yi.

Seeing that the two were about to quarrel again, the other department heads were eager to join the ranks of competing for people. Li Rui, who was already having a headache, felt that if he didn't stop them, his head would explode.

Looking at Xie Wei who caused all this, and seeing Xie Wei lowering his head, his whole body tense and nervous, Li Rui felt that the school's outstanding young freshmen were frightened by the department heads who had no moral integrity at all.

It's even more of a headache.

He raised his hand, ready to bang on the table to quiet everyone down.

Just as he was about to slap the table, he remembered that he had asked the logistics department not to repair the table too sturdily in the morning. If it collapsed, he would have to pay for it himself.

I can only stop.

"Cough~cough~"

He coughed twice, drawing everyone's attention to himself.

The department heads noticed the principal's actions and became secretly alert: they were not allowed to tap on the principal's desk in the future, at least, not until he got a new desk.

"If you want to argue, go outside. This is not a vegetable market! It's just right that the students are here. Let them broaden their horizons."

No one cared at all.

Seeing that no one cared about this, Li Rui also knew that for the sake of projects and funding, no department heads cared about their personal reputation.

If we go on, I'm afraid we'll have to ask what face is and how much it's worth.

"You guys continue, and let Xie Wei go back and promote the event to his classmates."

"..."

The department heads were embarrassed.

Especially when he saw Xie Wei staring in amazement, his old face turned red.

There are no students present, so you can show off your shamelessness as you like without anyone else knowing.

We are all the same, no one would think of spreading the news.

Xie Wei is here!
It is still the object of everyone's competition.

Seeing that the department heads who were thicker than the city walls finally felt embarrassed, Li Rui sneered and looked at Kang Yi: "Dean Kang, not bad! You have improved. You need to change the strategy for funding. You are talking nonsense."

"Principal, I'm really not bragging."

Kang Yi became anxious.

Looking at Xie Wei who was still in a daze, he hurriedly pulled him to Li Rui and said, "Principal, the thing is in Xie Wei's trouser pocket."

"..."

Xie Wei, who was shocked by the department heads' disrespect for the president, suddenly widened his eyes: when he secretly put AES in his pocket, Kang Yi had already left.

Does he have eyes at the back?
All eyes were on him. Xie Wei felt the hairs on his back stand up and a chill rushed to his forehead.

He quickly took out the glass bottle of AES from his pocket, presented it to Li Rui respectfully with both hands, and forced a smile: "Principal, Director Kang asked me to come to you with him, and I thought I had to speak with facts, so I brought it with me!"

Seeing Xie Wei's face that was dedicated to the public, Kang Yi curled his lips in contempt: This kid clearly wanted to be taken out to wash dishes, but he insisted on saying that he was brought here specifically to see the principal!

Shameless!

It has the style of department heads.

He did not expose Xie Wei's lies.

"cough~"

He glanced at Xie Wei meaningfully, then at Du Guowang whose face turned ashen, and also took in the reactions of the department heads who were watching the fun.

Very cool!

The corners of Kang Yi's mouth were almost cracked to his ears.

After coughing and attracting everyone's attention, he said to Li Rui seriously, "Principal, Xie Wei had an idea before coming to school, but the experimental conditions were limited before..."

Immediately, he told him in detail how Xie Wei had gone to him to borrow the chemistry laboratory.

He did not say that Xie Wei's real purpose was to get something to wash lunch boxes clean. He directly used Xie Wei's "explanation": using the knowledge he had learned to develop export products, create valuable foreign exchange for the country, and at the same time, let the people use clean bowls and cooking utensils.

"Have you thought about it before going to school? I heard from Director Du that if he hadn't arrived in Chengdu in time, you might not have been able to register for school."

After listening to this, Li Rui looked at Xie Wei in disbelief.

Xie Wei, who was still trying to figure out how to resolve Du Guowang's anger, felt relieved when he heard this.

Xie Wei, who was originally standing sloppily, instantly stood at attention with his chest straightened.

"Principal, I am a party member! From the day I applied to join the party, I have been ready to devote my life to the realization of communism and the happiness of the people! All along, I have kept in mind the mission of a party member and never forgotten my original intention of serving the people!"

Quiet.

You can hear a pin drop in the office.

Both Li Rui and the department heads became serious in an instant.

Everyone was moved by the solemnity and dignity on Xie Wei's face, and returned to the moment when they took the oath in front of the Party flag.

Isn't it just for this lofty ideal that they disregard their personal honor and disgrace, give up the dignity of being university professors and department heads, and try every means to obtain projects and funds?

Even though he had suffered countless injustices before, he remained firm in his belief and waited for the dawn to appear.

For a time, Xie Wei, who was just a freshman, had an image that was infinitely elevated in the eyes of all the bigwigs: he was not only a talented student, but also an outstanding young party member who remembered the party oath and was firm in his ideals and beliefs!

"cough~"

Li Rui's fake cough brought many department heads who were lost in their memories back to their senses.

"Comrade Xie Wei, are you sure this ABS..."

"Uh, Principal, it's AES."

Xie Wei nervously reminded the principal: "Sodium Alcohol Ether Sulphate, referred to as AES. This is the core product for cleaning and decontamination in cosmetics..."

Before speaking, Xie Wei secretly observed Du Guowang's reaction and saw that his originally gloomy expression had improved a lot and he looked more relaxed.

Fortunately, these words that came to my mind prevented Director Du from causing me trouble for the time being.

Before he had time to be happy, he saw Li Rui's eyes and became upset again: If the principal said that he had to make this thing to the point where it could be marketed, would he have to spend the rest of his time on chemical experiments?

Chemistry is a pit!
Just like advanced mathematics, it will make you bald.

Xie Wei had no problem with chemistry experiments in junior high and high school, but he didn't have much exposure to chemistry in college. At least, Xie Wei was not very clear about the categories such as physical chemistry, analytical chemistry, organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, nuclear chemistry, and biochemistry.

"Principal, I have reported to you about Xie Wei's previous situation at Hongguang Factory. On the way to school, Xie Wei also suggested that the school has stronger technical research and development capabilities than production units..."

Although Xie Wei first developed a chemical product, Du Guowang did not stop speaking for Xie Wei.

As the head of the Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Department of Harbin Institute of Technology, he has a broad vision.

"so?"

Li Rui frowned and looked at Du Guowang.

"Didn't the superiors call on all units to be self-reliant? I think we can use this as a pilot to explore a way to use the school's R&D capabilities and cooperate with production companies to recover R&D funds, or even obtain more R&D funds. If this works, we don't have to go to the superiors and make a fuss to ask for funds."

Du Guowang said seriously.

I am unwilling.

The first pilot project should be launched in the Department of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering.

After helping Xie Wei get 20 yuan in funding, Du Guowang had contacted relevant leaders of the Harbin Machine Tool Factory, which was also in Harbin. The other party agreed to cooperate, on the condition that Harbin Institute of Technology could produce results that they could see could be brought to market.

However, before the CNC and PLC projects started, Xie Wei went to the chemical laboratory to develop AES.

The sudden wealth was taken advantage of by the Chemistry Department.

"Comrade Guowang's proposal is good, but it needs to be discussed by the school party committee to see if there is any relevant policy support."

Li Rui nodded, indicating that he agreed with Du Guowang's proposal.

Director Du's status instantly rose to comrade.

"We still have to ask our superiors for funding. A child who doesn't cry will get no milk. Even if he cries, he won't get two mouthfuls, but two mouthfuls are good."

No one laughed at Li Rui's joke.

The higher authorities have no money!

All subordinate units lacked projects and funds and were anxiously waiting for their superiors to open their warehouses and release grain relief.

Li Rui looked at Xie Wei again, "Comrade Xie Wei, does the A...AES you developed really have such a strong decontamination effect?"

At this moment, Principal Li's face was even more serious.

"Gulu~"

Before Xie Wei could answer, the rumbling sound of his stomach reached the ears of everyone in the office in the quiet environment.

"Principal, the effectiveness of the decontamination treatment can be proven directly after eating."

"???"

All the department heads were stunned.

He looked at Xie Wei in disbelief: Can’t I test the results without eating?
Where has the progressive young man who just devoted his life to the cause of communism and the happiness of the people gone?
Du Guowang even secretly gave him a thumbs up: Not bad, this kid knows how to take the opportunity to blackmail the principal for a midnight snack.

have a future!
(End of this chapter)