Siheyuan, Shazhu: I have both parents in this life

Chapter 283 Preparing
Five days later, He Yuzhu returned to Hong Kong, still weary from his journey, and plunged headlong into a mountain of official duties.

After months of repeated deliberation and improvement, the "Building a Nest to Attract Phoenixes" plan has finally formed a thick stack of executable documents, which is now lying quietly on his desk.

He quickly flipped through the core content, his eyes sweeping over the chapter on "Hong Kong Local Talent Special Program," which he read carefully.

After reviewing the plan, He Yuzhu closed it and said to Xiaoman, Gu Yuanheng, Xian Xingyao, and the others sitting opposite him, "The plan is very solid and well-considered. In particular, the part about cultivating talent locally is fundamental. Implement it immediately without delay. Scholarships, internship positions, and mentor lists should be finalized as soon as possible. Lingyi, financial support must be ensured."

“Understood, the funds have been reserved and we can start at any time,” Xiaoman replied.

"Old Gu, Old Xian, the laboratory projects you are in charge of are the core. We need to let those technical talents know that there is development and a future in the Yellow River area, which is no worse than going outside."

"Don't worry, boss!" Gu Yuanheng patted his chest and assured him.

“We guarantee to keep any promising talents who come in.” Xian Xingyao nodded in agreement.

"Don't make any overly confident statements. Of course, anything that can be solved with money isn't a problem. The issue is that once we've invested money, we need to see results, to see genuinely dedicated technical backbone personnel stay. Five or ten years from now, I hope to see people trained by Hong Kong among the core technical staff of Huanghe!" He Yuzhu said.

"We will strive to achieve the boss's goals."

"Ah Lang, it's time to start planning your house too."

"Yes, boss, we have enough land."

"Well, you can discuss the rest. Yuanheng and Xingyao, stay here. The rest of you can go and get busy."

"Yes."

After everyone else had left, He Yuzhu finally spoke: "I've kept you two here because I need some professional advice from you on something."

“Boss, please speak,” Gu Yuanheng said.

"The equipment you listed earlier is promising. Now I'd like to ask what suggestions you have for installing and using it."

"What? You got it?" Gu Yuanheng exclaimed in surprise.

"Don't be so alarmed. Look how calm Xingyao is."

Xian Xingyao hid his trembling hands behind his back, but Gu Yuanheng still saw them. He knew that his old friend was not calm at all.

"Boss, do you still have the list?"

"Here." He Yuzhu pretended to take it from the drawer, but actually took the list out of his spatial storage.

Gu Yuanheng pointed to the equipment list and said, “These devices require specific environments! Vacuum induction furnaces and directional solidification furnaces require a stable supply of ultra-high power and special foundation vibration reduction; the 40MW rotor tower requires huge space and ultra-high clearance, and the noise and vibration during testing are extremely terrifying; the 5000kW turboshaft test bench is an energy-consuming behemoth, and there are also huge exhaust and noise problems; the millimeter-wave anechoic chamber requires absolute electromagnetic shielding... Any one of these is impractical and extremely unsafe to place in the existing factory area.”

“How about dispersing them?” Xian Xingyao suggested. “How about dispersing the different types of equipment to our existing, relatively remote factory areas? For example, putting the furnaces related to material processing in the back area of ​​the steel mill’s Sham Shui Po branch? And finding a way to cramm the testing equipment into the innermost part of the Yuen Long automotive proving ground?”

Gu Yuanheng immediately shook his head: "Dispersed placement and management will greatly increase the difficulty, and transportation and security will be major problems. Moreover, Lao Gu's R&D team needs to work together, and if the equipment is scattered in different places, the efficiency will be greatly reduced. More importantly, once the testing equipment is running, its characteristics are too obvious, and it is easy to locate it one by one even if it is dispersed."

"Then come up with a plan," He Yuzhu said.

Gu Yuanheng said, "Boss, I suggest we find a sufficiently secluded and secure place to build a brand-new 'R&D center' or 'special testing base' specifically tailored for these devices. The place needs to be large enough, remote enough, and we can figure out how to solve the basic conditions (electricity, transportation). Most importantly, it needs to be sufficiently confidential and secure!"

“We’ll have to ask Ah Lang for that. He knows more than I do. I don’t even know where our group has industrial land,” He Yuzhu said.

"Why don't we call him over now and ask him?" Gu Yuanheng asked anxiously.

"can."

He Yuzhu dialed an internal line and called A Lang back.

"boss!"

"Yuanheng, you tell him."

Gu Yuanheng gave a general account of what had happened.

“A new one?” Hong Lang frowned. “Time! Boss, building a factory that meets the requirements, from site selection, design, approval to completion, will take at least one or two years! Can Lao Gu and his team afford to wait that long?”

“Yes, time waits for no one!” Gu Yuanheng said urgently. “Moreover, building a new factory at a new site requires a huge investment and involves many approval processes, which increases the risk of leaks as the number of processes increases.”

The issue has reached a stalemate.

Building new facilities in a centralized manner is a long-term solution, but it cannot solve the immediate problem; decentralized relocation or utilization of existing factory areas poses numerous hidden dangers and is difficult to meet technical requirements.

“Since we can’t wait, let’s go look for one. Let’s look for one that someone else has built. There are so many factories that have gone bankrupt, I don’t believe we can’t find one,” He Yuzhu said.

"Although I don't know how big those devices are, a regular factory building definitely wouldn't be enough."

"About 10,000 cubic meters," He Yuzhu replied.

"Hiss!" They were all startled.

"It's only this big, you guys go find it. You also need to consider supporting facilities, transportation, and other issues. Even if it's not completely satisfactory, we can get it done as soon as possible."

“This plan is feasible,” Gu Yuanheng said.

"Then let's get started. Since the helicopter project is stalled, you'll be in charge of this one for now."

"it is good."

"Xingyao, do you think we should include the materials lab with this?"

"No need, we'll send the equipment we need. Our lab will attract attention from the outside world."

"You've thought this through very far. If you have the energy, you should help Lao Gu out."

"clear."

"That's settled for now. I'll give you the specific dimensions of each device in a while, Yuanheng."

"That's great!" Gu Yuanheng said excitedly. If they could provide the size certificate, they would soon be able to see the real thing.

"Then Ah Lang and Xing Yao go first, I still have some things to discuss with Yuan Heng."

"Ok."

After the two left, He Yuzhu said, "Yuanheng, I've also gotten my hands on the T700-GE-700 turboshaft engine, along with its maintenance tools and some technical documents. I can give you one first, and you can disassemble and study it secretly."

"Boss, did you really get it? It's not just documents!"

"Yeah, I got it."

"Then give me some time. I need to deal with the new factory first. Don't worry, I guarantee it won't delay the progress," Gu Yuanheng said with difficulty, swallowing hard.

"No problem, I was just asking you. You're knowledgeable about the technical aspects, so you're the one who decides."

"Can I take a look first?"

"Let's wait and see."

"I was too hasty."

The process of selecting a site was a difficult journey.

Hong Lang and his team visited almost all the industrial land in Hong Kong that met the requirements for area, concealment, and basic conditions, and even inspected the outlying islands.

Gu Yuanheng and Xian Xingyao transformed into "flaw-finding experts," rigorously assessing the power load potential, geological stability, traffic carrying capacity, and potential hidden defects of each candidate site.

Ultimately, they located an abandoned shipyard site in the northwest of the New Territories, near Deep Bay.

This area is far from the city center, surrounded by hills and sparse villages. Although the original large steel structure factory buildings were dilapidated, their main structure was still sturdy, the space was huge, and the clearance height barely met the requirements.

Most importantly, there is an industrial high-voltage line here that was laid in the early years. Although it needs to be upgraded and expanded, the foundation still exists, which is much faster than building a dedicated line from scratch.

Although the road leading to this place is old and narrow, there is relatively little resistance to widening and renovating it.

“Boss, this is it!” Hong Lang pointed to the map and photos. “Although it will require a huge investment in renovation, it has the advantage of good infrastructure and being remote enough. Moreover, we can obtain long-term usage rights for this land through an exchange.”

Gu Yuanheng nodded in agreement: "The main structure of the factory can be utilized, saving a lot of time on civil engineering. Power expansion and road widening are the tough challenges, but as long as the money and connections are in place, we should be able to meet the initial installation requirements within six months. As for noise and vibration, we can only alleviate them by installing giant sound barriers and digging deep vibration-damping foundations later. For special requirements like millimeter-wave anechoic chambers, we'll have to 'put a box inside' the existing factory building."

He Yuzhu pondered for a moment, "Half a year, can't it be any faster?"

“Boss, this is already the maximum speed. We’ve already asked Mr. Huo to help coordinate a priority scheduling with the power company,” Hong Lang explained.

“Alright, this is the place. Ah Lang, you are in full charge of the site renovation, using the fastest speed and the best materials. Lao Gu, you and Xing Yao are responsible for refining the equipment layout and the internal renovation plan of the factory, ensuring that every piece of equipment has the most suitable ‘nest’.” He Yuzhu made the decision.

"Understood!" The two men perked up.

A week later, construction began on the new factory.

The abandoned shipyard site is bustling with activity day and night as heavy machinery moves in to demolish dilapidated structures and reinforce the main steel frame; new, robust cables are being installed on high-voltage power towers; and narrow country roads are being rapidly widened and compacted.

Hong Lang practically lived on the construction site, coordinating with all parties to expedite the progress.

At the same time, He Yuzhu handed over the detailed parameters of each piece of equipment, such as its specific dimensions, weight, and installation requirements (naturally obtained from spatial scanning), to Gu Yuanheng.

With this "precise intelligence," Gu Yuanheng's team became much more efficient, and the internal reform plan was quickly finalized.

The process of getting the equipment in place gradually turned everyone involved in the core project from extreme shock to near numbness.

When the main components of the first massive vacuum induction furnace were quietly transported to the factory under renovation late at night by heavy flatbed trucks, the engineers in charge of receiving it nearly popped their eyes out—how could this thing have been transported in from abroad so silently? Where was customs? Where was the dock?
Next came the directional solidification furnace, the massive Reishauer RZ400 gear grinding machine, and the 40MW rotor tower components that, even after disassembly, still resembled steel monsters… One by one, these pieces of equipment, which existed only in blueprints and legends, appeared as if by magic at the reserved workstations.

It even comes with a corresponding operation manual, maintenance guide, and some scattered experimental records.

Gu Yuanheng and Xian Xingyao went from initial ecstasy and disbelief to later silence and focus.

They stopped questioning the source and instead focused entirely on the installation, debugging, and basic operational testing of the equipment, bringing with them their core team and those who had signed the strictest confidentiality agreements.

They knew that every minute was precious, and that the boss had paid an unimaginable price to acquire these "national treasures." The only way they could repay him was to master them as quickly as possible and make them exert their full potential.

The huge new factory building was brightly lit.

Engineers, dressed in work clothes, were carrying out precise and complex work around these cold, steel behemoths in an environment that was not yet fully completed.

The hum of hydraulic wrenches, the whistles of hoisting supervisors, and the buzzing of debugging equipment intertwine to create an industrial symphony full of power and hope.

Although there is still a long way to go before truly reliable products are produced, a solid foundation has been laid, and the technological gap is being vigorously bridged.

Time slipped by quietly amidst the hustle and bustle, and the calendar turned to 1976.

As the Lunar New Year approaches, the festive atmosphere is growing stronger in the streets and alleys of Hong Kong.

Only He Yuzhu knew in his heart that this year would be an extremely special and challenging year for the country.

He hoped to bring a warm and peaceful New Year's Day to his family and the core team who had worked hard all year before the sadness arrived.

The He family mansion was decorated with an exceptionally festive atmosphere, with bright red lanterns hanging high and paper-cut window decorations covering the glass.

The old lady was in good spirits, directing the servants to do everything they needed to.

He Daqing even brought out his best skills, and had been busy in the kitchen for several days, the aroma of stewing soup filling the entire house.

On New Year's Eve, the He family home was brightly lit, and the huge round table was filled with people.

Besides their own family members, core executives such as Hong Lang, Gu Yuanheng, Xian Xingyao, Xu Damao, He Yuxin, Shi Bin, and Bai Yifeng, as well as their families, were invited.

This was the first time since the establishment of the Yellow River Group that such a large-scale family gathering of core members had taken place. The table was laden with delicacies meticulously prepared by He Daqing, each dish a feast for the eyes, nose, and palate.

The children, dressed in new clothes, chased and laughed around the table.

The adults toasted each other, creating a lively and warm atmosphere.

He Yuzhu raised his glass, looking at the familiar faces, his heart filled with emotion: "You've all worked so hard this past year! We've weathered storms and created miracles. The new year will bring no shortage of challenges, but I believe that as long as we work together, there's no obstacle we can't overcome! This glass is for everyone, for our Yellow River, and for our families! I wish you all a happy and prosperous New Year!"

"To the boss! To the Yellow River! Happy New Year!" Everyone raised their glasses in unison, and laughter filled the hall.

Looking at the lively scene before him, the heavy feeling of knowing the future that He Yuzhu felt seemed to be somewhat diluted by the strong festive atmosphere and the warmth of his family.

A few days later, the afterglow of New Year's Day had not yet completely dissipated.

He Yuzhu called Bai Yifeng to his office alone.

"Old Bai, you're going to have to work hard again." He Yuzhu handed him a list, which was similar to the one from last summer, but focused more on medical relief and disaster relief: a large number of tents, prefabricated house components, disinfectants, antibiotics, fracture fixation splints (especially medical plaster casts), high-powered water pumps, diesel generators, compressed biscuits, and water purification tablets.
Bai Yifeng took the list and understood it at a glance.

He raised his head, his gaze steady, without a trace of surprise or doubt, and simply nodded solemnly: "Understood, boss. Same old rules, secret procurement, prepared for a scale of over 10,000 people. Funds will go through a special channel, regardless of cost, and at the fastest speed."

Having learned from his previous experience, he knew what to do and knew there was no need to ask any more questions.

"No, this time we need more. Let's prepare 20,000 people first."

"Hiss!" Bai Yifeng was startled. He knew the casualty figures from last time and that Huang He's situation couldn't help everyone. The number the boss mentioned was truly terrifying if it matched Billy's.

He Yuzhu patted his shoulder forcefully, a gesture that reflected the heaviness in his heart: "Go and prepare."

"Don't worry, boss. Leave it to me." Bai Yifeng nodded firmly, then carefully put away the list and turned to leave He Yuzhu's office.

He knew that his boss was quietly doing his best for that "fate-dealing" matter. And all he needed to do was to prepare everything silently and efficiently.

He Yuzhu was in a low mood throughout January, and everyone around him was on guard, afraid that he would explode.

Xiaoman secretly explained the reason to the locals in Hong Kong without He Yuzhu's knowledge, but the people in Hong Kong didn't seem to care much.

But those who came from the same country knew why He Yuzhu was doing this, because they felt the same way.

Yu Zecheng reacted the most strongly, taking a week off and staying home every day.

Wang Cuiping could empathize with her, but she couldn't get leave, so she had to tough it out.

Time slipped quietly into February 1976.

The phone in the automobile factory director's office rang urgently. The newly appointed director, Yang Tao, picked up the receiver, and He Yuzhu's deep voice came through: "It's me, He Fei. Immediately launch a special mission: fully stockpile 'Rock' truck chassis and core components, maintaining an inventory equivalent to three months of normal production capacity. In addition, secretly organize technical experts to study and quickly come up with a plan to convert at least one hundred of these trucks into half-track trucks."

Yang Tao on the other end of the phone was clearly taken aback: "Half-track? Boss, is this... for dealing with special terrain? Snow or mud?" His mind quickly flashed through orders for polar bears or Nordic countries.

"Considering the most complex road conditions, the modification plan must be practical and reliable. The selection of the power system, transmission structure, and track material should also involve Engineer Gu in the evaluation to ensure technical feasibility. This is the highest priority task, with priority resource allocation, but the scope of knowledge must be strictly controlled, and all participants must sign confidentiality agreements."

"Understood! Arrange for the inventory chassis and parts immediately. I will personally oversee the modification plan and organize a technical team right away!" Yang Tao realized the seriousness of the matter from He Yuzhu's tone and immediately accepted the order.

Subsequently, Bai Yifeng also received new instructions from He Yuzhu.

In addition to the previously initiated medical relief and disaster relief material procurement, his task list has added a heavyweight item: to secretly procure large-scale engineering machinery and equipment regardless of cost.

"Old Bai, continue to advance the supplies on the last list as planned. Now, let's add one more key item: excavators, bulldozers, loaders, heavy-duty dump trucks... any heavy construction machinery that can be used for emergency earthmoving, road clearing, and rubble removal, we need as many as we can! Brand doesn't matter, new or used, but the core requirement is: good condition, able to be put into high-intensity operations immediately! Procurement, transportation, and warehousing will be kept confidential throughout, and funds will go through a special channel, the faster the better!"

Bai Yifeng quickly took notes, then replied in a deep voice, "Yes, boss! I'll get to work on the construction machinery immediately, simultaneously activating channels in Southeast Asia, Japan, and Europe. Make sure it arrives as quickly as possible!"

After hanging up the phone, Bai Yifeng took a deep breath.

The boss's instructions are becoming more and more specific and clear in their direction.

This also means that the disaster could be beyond our imagination.

In mid-March, the first modified half-track truck was quietly parked in the most secluded test track of the automobile factory.

It is based on the chassis of the Rock truck, but the rear half has removed the traditional tire drive shaft and replaced it with a slightly rough tracked system.

The front of the vehicle has also been reinforced, and a simple pusher has been added to the front.

Yang Tao and several core technical personnel surrounded the car. Gu Yuanheng was also invited over. He walked around the car twice, then crawled under the chassis to look at the transmission connection, his brows furrowed slightly.

"Boss, we did our best." Yang Tao wiped his sweat and pointed to the truck to explain, "The power system uses the most powerful diesel engine in our inventory. It was originally intended for armored vehicles, but when installed on this big guy, it feels a bit like a small horse pulling a heavy cart. The tracks are inventory stock that we got through connections. They are strong and wide enough, but we made the greatest effort to optimize the transmission ratio for compatibility. You'll see the effect once you try it."

He Yuzhu didn't say anything, and directly opened the car door and got into the driver's seat.

The engine started, emitting a dull roar. He shifted gears and pressed the accelerator.

The truck, or rather the half-track, slowly started moving.

The ride is fairly smooth on paved roads, but the noise level is significantly higher than that of a regular truck.

When He Yuzhu drove it into a specially prepared area with a mix of mud and gravel, the problem immediately became apparent.

The tracks provide decent grip on slippery mud, preventing the vehicle from getting stuck like with ordinary tires, but steering becomes extremely clumsy, requiring a large steering wheel angle and anticipation. This is very challenging for the driver because it is still mechanical transmission and the steering wheel is very heavy.

When fully loaded, and encountering hills or large obstacles, the engine roars sharply, the RPMs soar, power becomes noticeably strained, speed drops drastically, the tracks rub against the ground with a screeching sound, and the vehicle shakes violently.

The excessive load caused the transmission system to emit unsettling noises.

When He Yuzhu returned from his drive, he was calm and showed no signs of the expected dissatisfaction.

“It works.” He patted the cold hood and said to the crowd that had gathered around him.

"It's better than pure wheeled vehicles, especially in mud and snow. The steering is cumbersome, the power is insufficient, and the noise and vibration are significant, which is to be expected, since it's not a specially designed chassis. But when it matters, it can move, it can pull things, and it can push obstacles, and that's enough."

He looked at Yang Tao: "Continue to modify this plan, the target of one hundred vehicles remains unchanged. The key is reliability! Don't pursue perfect performance, but ensure that it can run under the worst and simplest maintenance conditions, and not break down."

"Yes, boss!" Yang Tao breathed a sigh of relief and quickly agreed.

"Old Gu, regarding the powertrain matching, your lab has some spare capacity, could you help us see if there's room for optimization? But that's the last priority." He Yuzhu then turned to Gu Yuanheng.

Gu Yuanheng nodded: "Understood. I will arrange for someone to take some time to check the stress points of the transmission and reinforce them. As for the power, unless we replace it with a larger engine, the improvement will be limited."

"Well, let's do this first."

Meanwhile, on the desolate, uninhabited land that Ah Lang found in the northwest of the New Territories, near Deep Bay, a special "driving school" quietly opened.

Bai Yifeng personally led a dozen or so young men carefully selected by "Wolf Fang" to stand in the open space.

They are all young, but their eyes are steady. They are the members of "Wolf Fang" who have a relatively good educational background, are quick-witted, and have strong learning abilities.

In front of them were several old-fashioned civilian helicopters of various models.

These were all secondhand goods that Bai Yifeng secretly obtained through special channels. Anyway, they could fly and were used specifically for training.

"Listen up, all of you! This is the boss's order. From today onwards, you guys are no longer just 'Wolf Fangs.' You're going to learn how to fly this iron bird. Why? Because the boss needs it! Because in the future, there might be big trouble, and we might need this thing to save lives. Understand?"

Bai Yifeng's voice sounded particularly loud in the open space.

"Understood!" a dozen young men shouted in unison, their voices filled with excitement and a hint of nervousness.

"Don't think it's easy! Driving this thing is a hundred times harder than driving a tank or a speedboat! One wrong move and you'll fall into an iron coffin!" Bai Yifeng pointed at the helicopters.

"The instructors who will teach you the basics are hired. You learn exactly what they teach! Study like your lives depend on it! Study during the day, and even dream about how to fly at night! In one month, I want to see you able to take this thing up and down steadily! If you crash even once, I'll skin you alive! No, I won't even need to do that; you'll probably just crash and die on your own. Do you understand?"

"understand!"

"Don't take any chances. A month from now, the boss will be personally teaching you. If you can't pass the test, it's questionable whether 'Wolf Fang' will even want you."

"Yes!"

Training began immediately, with theoretical lessons conducted in a simple prefabricated building. The complex instruments, aerodynamic principles, and emergency response manuals left these young men, who were used to handling guns and cannons, feeling dizzy, but no one dared to slack off.

The actual operation was even more arduous. The control stick of the old helicopter was heavy, vibrated violently, and was deafeningly noisy.

During hovering training, the aircraft swayed as if it were drunk, and vomit bags became standard equipment.

But the instructors were strict, and "Old Wolf" kept an even closer eye on things. He himself couldn't teach anymore, but all the selected "seeds" had to pass the test.

The truck training ground was even more lively.

Shi Bin received an order from He Yuzhu that all personnel of Taishan Security Company must learn to drive the "Rock" truck within a specified time!
Dozens of "Rock" trucks were lined up on the huge training ground.

Experienced drivers act as instructors, teaching several people at a time.

Starting, shifting gears, turning, reversing into a parking space... For many people who have never touched a steering wheel before, the psychological pressure brought by this behemoth is not small.

The training ground was filled with the sounds of engines stalling, tires screeching, and coaches yelling.

"You! The clutch is for you to step on, not for you to worship! Slowly release it! Slowly release it! It stalled again! Try again!"

"Why are you turning the steering wheel so hard? Do you think you're driving a bumper car? Straighten it! Straighten it!"

"Check your rearview mirror while reversing! Look in the mirror! Do you have eyes in the back of your neck?!"

Shi Bin stood with his hands behind his back, surveying the field, his face ashen.

These guys can quickly pick up shooting and hand-to-hand combat skills, but the moment they touch a car, they're practically useless.

"Brother Bin, that guy, Wang Honglin, is really not cut out to drive. He's practiced for three days and still can't tell the difference between the accelerator and the brake. He almost crashed into the wall," a squad leader ran over to report, looking troubled.

Shi Bin didn't even lift his eyelids: "Let him report to the logistics department and move goods in the warehouse. In his file, the reason for the transfer is 'failed to meet the skills assessment standards and cannot meet the security driving requirements.'"

"Yes!"

"And what about that Li Dadan? Relying on his past experience driving tractors, he doesn't take the proper operating procedures seriously and just acts like a slacker?" Shi Bin asked coldly.

"Yes, I told him several times, but he wouldn't listen and even talked back to the coach."

“Tell him that if he does this again, he’ll be fired! Taishan Security doesn’t need anyone who is ‘bold’ and doesn’t follow the rules or obey orders! Notify HR to make a note of this on his resume, and he’ll be last on the list for promotions and raises.”

The squad leader's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly replied, "Understood!"

Such people, if they only make a living within the Yellow River system, will find it very difficult to rise in the future unless they achieve meritorious service.

If he really gets fired, haha, it won't be easy for him to make a living outside. How many people would dare to offend the Yellow River Group?

“Tell everyone, the boss is giving opportunities and providing platforms, not supporting idlers or pampered grandpas! You can only learn to drive excavators and bulldozers after you've learned to drive trucks. If you can't learn, then go to the construction site and carry cement! If you can't even carry cement, then go back to guard duty as soon as possible. You're destined to be a guard for life. If you don't want to, then get out! From now on, Taishan Security will only keep people who can fight, learn skills, and follow orders!” Shi Bin shouted through a megaphone.

Under intense pressure, the atmosphere on the training field became much more disciplined.

There were fewer complaints and more focus.

Although numerous problems still arise, the progress has clearly accelerated.

Those who learned to drive trucks were immediately directed to another designated area where several second-hand excavators, bulldozers, and loaders that Bai Yifeng had acquired were piled up.

Finally, the next subject in these security procedures, the more complex and demanding engineering machinery driving training, began.

　It's that time of year again when writing becomes difficult. Skipping over it would be disrespectful to history, so I'll just have to grit my teeth and write it anyway. I suspect many readers won't understand why the protagonist was so depressed for so long after New Year's Day. Please do your research!

　　
　
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