Siheyuan, Shazhu: I have both parents in this life

Chapter 284 Continue to Advance
When He Yuzhu returned from the helicopter training ground, he found Xu Damao waiting for him.

"Da Mao, what's the problem? You rarely come here on your own initiative."

Xu Damao rubbed his hands awkwardly and said, "Brother, I see everyone is so busy they don't even have time to breathe. I won't be able to get this pharmaceutical factory done anytime soon. Is there anything I can do to help?"

"No progress from the pharmaceutical company?"

"Everything else is fine. We can just buy the equipment. The problem is that we don't have enough people. The old Chinese medicine practitioners all run their own businesses, and the middle-aged generation is not very willing to join the factory. As for the newcomers, they are all half-baked, all of them are from training courses."

He Yuzhu thought for a moment and said directly, "In that case, let's put the pharmaceutical factory matter aside for now and talk about it when the time is right."

Hearing this, Xu Damao breathed a sigh of relief: "Then about helping out?"

"Since you're so enthusiastic, there's something I really need you to do: immediately set up a 'Yellow River Medical Device Company'."

"Medical devices? Bro, we don't know anything about this stuff!" Xu Damao's head started spinning as soon as he heard it was related to medicine.

"That's right, if you don't understand, why don't you go find someone who does?"

"Oh, oh!"

"You seem so lacking in confidence, how about I find someone else to handle it!"

"No, I'll take it. After all, I've been dealing with pharmaceutical companies for so long, I know more about this than they do."

"That's good."

"But what does this have to do with what they're doing?"

"It's very important. The first task after the company was established was to purchase blood typing equipment and incubators for storing blood."

"How much?"

"One hundred sets of blood type testing equipment and five hundred incubators."

"A hundred sets?!" Xu Damao was so shocked he almost jumped up. "Brother, in Hong Kong, you probably can't even sell a few dozen of these in a year, right? Where are we going to put so many? Won't we lose money hand over fist?"

"Stop talking nonsense. Just buy it. You don't need to worry about whether it's a loss or not. This is a small amount of money. Even if we don't mention the Yellow River, you can afford to lose money over there."

"Hehe, I'm just afraid of wasting it," Xu Damao said with a sheepish smile.

"Remember, speed is key, and quality is paramount," He Yuzhu said.

What's the latest time I need it?

"The goods must arrive by the end of June."

"Okay, I'll take care of it right away." Xu Damao said, and was about to leave.

“This is just a small matter; the pharmacies, 7-Elevens, and ice cream shops under your management cannot be neglected.”

"Don't worry, bro, someone's watching over that stall for me. Otherwise, why do you think I'd dare come to you for a mission?"

"Go away, you're showing off again. Xiao'e isn't your long-term farmhand."

"No, please don't say that. If she finds out, I'll get a beating when I get back. Now it's one big one and two little ones all at once, I can't handle it."

"Get lost and get your job done."

"Just you wait and see!" Xu Damao gave a playful bow, turned around, opened the door, and left.

"This kid," He Yuzhu said with a smile.

After Xu Damao left, He Yuzhu picked up the phone and connected to an internal line. "Xiaoman, come to my office."

Xiaoman arrived quickly.

"How's the contact with the Hong Kong branch of the Red Cross going?" He Yuzhu asked.

Xiaoman sat down opposite He Yuzhu and replied, "We've already made initial contact and expressed our Yellow River Charity Foundation's interest in cooperation. They've heard about our disaster relief efforts and are very positive, especially interested in our targeted support for rebuilding schools and clinics in the disaster-stricken areas of Henan. They've expressed their willingness to provide professional support in project evaluation, coordination of material distribution, and medical resource allocation. Their legal counsel is drafting a specific cooperation framework agreement, which they can send over for our review next week."

"Well, this is just for insurance purposes. We don't necessarily have to go through them, but we need to use their name."

"I understand. The Red Cross does have unique advantages in disaster relief and international coordination."

"That's exactly what I mean, otherwise many things would be difficult to handle."

"I will handle this matter well," Xiaoman nodded.

How effective has the talent program been?

"The results in Hong Kong are not very good, and we haven't discovered any outstanding talents. It's a little better in Singapore."

"Okay, I understand. Thank you for your hard work these past few days."

"I'm glad I could help you. It's no trouble at all."

"Hahaha, with a wife like this, what more could a husband ask for!"

"I'm not talking to you anymore, I have to go." Xiaoman said, feeling embarrassed.

The installation of large equipment is still ongoing, and Gu Yuanheng has come again. He can't handle the avionics; those can only solve mechanical and material problems.

He Yuzhu made a phone call to Singapore, and Chen Sheng contacted Dr. Peterson, the head of the Fairchild team. Dr. Peterson immediately selected a group of people to come to Hong Kong.

A week later, deep inside the Yellow River Industrial Park, a spacious warehouse that had been temporarily cleared out was transformed into a small electronics laboratory.

The air was filled with the mixed smell of fresh solder and insulating material.

Several technicians in overalls, their eyes focused, were debugging the oscilloscope and signal generator on the workbench.

They were the core personnel that He Yuzhu urgently transferred from Fairchild Semiconductor in Singapore.

“Boss, the conditions are simpler than expected, but they're sufficient for the basic tests.” Dr. Peterson, the leader, pushed up his glasses.

Then, pointing to the unfolded helicopter avionics system blueprints, he said, "This system is very complex. We need time to disassemble and digest the radar, flight control, and data link."

For security reasons, all the blueprints and documents were altered. Fairchild Semiconductor was unaware that they were researching North America's most advanced Apache helicopter; otherwise, they would have been terrified.

He Yuzhu said, "Time waits for no one, Doctor. Our helicopter project is stuck on the electronic system, and the lab is waiting for the rice to cook. Your current task is not innovation, but to thoroughly understand it and ensure that we can reliably reproduce this system."

“Understood. Reproducibility and reliability testing take priority.” Peterson nodded.

"If you need any special instruments or components, just give Gu Yuanheng a list, and he will help you find a solution."

"Okay, boss."

Before Peterson arrived, he actually felt that it was a waste of talent, but after receiving the data, he realized that it was not a waste at all. If they could figure this out, their team's technical level could be improved, which is why he was so respectful.

"Then you two go ahead with your work, I won't bother you any longer."

"I'll see you off."

“No need. Your task is to lead the team to tackle them,” He Yuzhu said, pointing to the blueprints and the parts.

"Yes." Peterson didn't stand on ceremony and went straight to work.

When they got home that evening, He Yuxin took He Yuzhu to his study after dinner.

"Brother, the final phase of the Kwai Chung pier project is almost finished! Do you want the ribbon-cutting instrument?"

"I won't attend the ceremony; you can represent the group. Maintaining relationships with the port authority and clients is key to future operational efficiency."

He Yuxin was a little disappointed, but she was used to her older brother's style: "Okay, I understand."

"You're not happy about showing off? Remember to have Ah Lang back you up," He Yuzhu said irritably.

"How can Brother Lang compare to you? You're the boss, okay?" He Yuxin muttered.

"He knows his connections better than I do, and he's more effective than me. What could I do if I went? Just have people surround me and then end up in the newspapers the next day?"

"understood."

"Alright, go talk to your parents. You haven't been back for a long time. I have other things to do." He Yuzhu picked up the completion report on the table—the "Yellow River City" large-scale comprehensive development project in Kowloon Tong—and waved it.

This colossal project, which integrates luxury residences, commercial centers, and office buildings, has finally completed its final acceptance after several years.

"So you're not going to this one either?" He Yuxin asked, pointing to the report.

"No, Ah Lang is here. You two should arrange your schedules so that you don't clash."

"How is that possible? This is such a big thing."

"Alright, go downstairs, I need to make a phone call."

"it is good."

He Yuxin went out, and He Yuzhu picked up the phone and dialed a number. "A Lang."

"Boss, is this about Kowloon Tong?"

"Yes, I've read the final report for the Kowloon Tong project, and it's well done."

"Thank you for the compliment, boss!"

"You've even learned to be polite."

"hey-hey."

"There's something else I want to do."

"You say!"

"Pass down the notice that the group headquarters and all core departments will begin relocating to the Yellow River Building (formerly the Yihe Building) in batches starting early next month," He Yuzhu said.

"It's time to move. Kowloon Tong isn't as convenient as the other side. What about the Yellow River Industrial office building? What should we do with it?"

"Do you think it's better to stay there, or to move together?"

"Let's split up. Both sides need to expand their businesses in the future," Ah Lang said after thinking for a moment.

"Okay, then it'll be the moving group."

"Hey, boss, you've moved out. It won't be easy to see you again."

"Go away, Hong Kong is so small, you're making it sound like I'm on the other side of the world."

"Hehe, it's just that I'm reluctant to part with it!"

"If you can't bear to part with it, then you can keep an office for yourself in the Yellow River Building."

"Okay, that's what you said, I'll keep it."

"Such a big building, do you think it's lacking just one more office for you?" He Yuzhu said irritably.

"It's not that I'm afraid; even if I keep them, do they still want me?"

"You think everyone is like you."

"not necessarily."

"Go ask and you'll find out. There's something else," He Yuzhu said.

"You say!"

“I won’t be going to the ribbon-cutting ceremony in Kowloon Tong either. I just told Yuxin about the ribbon-cutting ceremony in Kwai Chung. You can go with him.”

"No way, boss, you're not going to participate in something this big?"

"Having you all is enough."

"Okay!" Ah Lang's tone was a little disappointed.

“You can have Chen Sheng come back.”

"Really?" Ah Lang was pleasantly surprised; it would be even better if his old partner could come back.

"fake."

"No, no, I'll call him right away," Ah Lang said hurriedly.

"Go ahead and call, then hang up, beep beep beep."

June arrived quickly, and He Yuzhu's office desk at the Yellow River Building was already covered with various reports.

"Confirmation Form for the First Batch of Materials Entering the Warehouse of Yellow River Medical Equipment Company" - Xu Damao.

"One hundred 'Rock' trucks have been modified, fifty refrigerated truck chassis have all rolled off the production line, and the body assembly is 90% complete" - Yang Tao.

Memorandum of Understanding on the Cooperation Framework Agreement with the Hong Kong Branch of the Red Cross Society – Qiao Lingyi

Report on the successful completion of Phase III of Kwai Chung Port Area and the "Yellow River City" project in Kowloon Tong – Hong Lang/He Yuxin.

Summary of Installation and Commissioning Progress and Problems at Special Equipment Plants – Gu Yuanheng and Xian Xingyao.

"Results of the Interim Assessment of Helicopter Flight Trainees" - Bai Yifeng.

List of Disaster Prevention Materials Entering the Warehouse – Bai Yifeng.

"Results of Training and Assessment of Security Vehicles in Mount Tai" - Shi Bin.

"Interim Report on the Singapore Semiconductor Laboratory Project" - Chen Sheng

"Interim Report on the Development of Helicopter Laboratory" - Gu Yuanheng.

"Progressive Report on the Construction of the Materials Laboratory" - Xian Xingyao.

"Interim Report on the Establishment of the Global Legal and Compliance Department" - Wilson

Construction Progress Report of the Grand Hyatt New York – Allen Sheffield

Xiaoman was sitting opposite him at that moment, reporting on another matter.

"The Red Cross has agreed to issue a public call for volunteers, in a joint capacity, to registered doctors and nurses throughout Hong Kong, seeking experienced surgeons and emergency nurses."

He Yuzhu picked up the document Xiaoman handed him and quickly skimmed through the core terms: "What are the conditions? Can you guarantee responsiveness?"

“The Red Cross endorses it, so there’s no problem with its credibility. We’re responsible for all the volunteers’ travel, accommodation, and basic insurance, and we’ve set up a special subsidy fund to provide them with a daily living allowance, which is higher than their usual daily wage,” Xiaoman replied.

"That's not the problem. The problem is whether they're willing to go to dangerous places, and what about their service hours?"

"The call for volunteers clearly states that it is for 'major humanitarian emergency relief preparedness,' requiring volunteers to be able to respond at any time and guarantee a service period of at least one month. According to the initial feedback, several large hospitals contacted by the Red Cross have received preliminary inquiries from more than 20 senior surgeons and more than 40 nurses with emergency care experience, and we are continuing to expand our outreach."

“Okay.” He Yuzhu put down the document. “The screening of personnel must be strict, especially for surgeons. Their experience as chief surgeons and their ability to handle complex traumas and large numbers of wounded are hard requirements. The same goes for nurses; they must be proficient in emergency procedures. Once the preliminary list is finalized, an agreement must be signed. Although it’s not mandatory, anyone who backs out at the last minute will be blacklisted from now on.”

"Understood." Xiaoman nodded.

"This needs to be done quickly; it would be best to finalize it before the end of the month."

"I will be there the whole time."

"Regarding medical devices, you should also have those doctors make a list, and then go to Da Mao. His new company will expedite the procurement."

"Okay, I'll take care of it."

He Yuzhu nodded, and Xiaoman got up and went out.

He Yuzhu then went out as well. He was going to the helicopter training ground to check on the training of the 'Wolf Fang' personnel using CH-47 Chinook helicopters.

He didn't bring out all five aircraft; he only provided one for their training. For security reasons, he himself was the instructor, and all the others who had been invited were asked to leave.

This is the third week of Wolf Fang training. For the first two weeks, He Yuzhu basically spent all his time at the training ground with them.

Before He Yuzhu even reached the helicopter training ground, a torrential downpour began.

He sped up; only in these extreme weather conditions could he really see the skills of those guys.

When he arrived at the training ground, he found that training had been suspended.

"Old Wolf, is this how you supervise training?"

"Boss, the rain is too heavy! The visibility is too low, and the crosswinds are too strong! It's too dangerous!" Old Wolf tried to explain.

"They'll be flying in the future, and things might be even worse than this. Does that mean they won't fly at all?" Although He Yuzhu's voice wasn't loud, anyone could tell that he was very unhappy at that moment.

"Continue training, hurry up, board the plane!" Old Wolf shouted through a megaphone.

Signal flags are being waved.

The first, smaller training helicopter roared to life with its engines, its rotors kicking up a violent cloud of water as it struggled to lift off the ground.

Inside the cockpit, the young pilot gripped the control stick tightly with both hands, his knuckles white, and his forehead covered with fine beads of sweat, but his eyes were fixed on the instrument panel, operating according to every instruction taught by the instructor.

Hovering, lateral movement, low-altitude flyby, simulated emergency landing...

Rain lashed violently against the portholes, and crosswinds caused the aircraft to sway wildly. Every maneuver was fraught with danger, leaving the ground crew on the edge of their seats.

"Stay calm! Pay attention to your posture! Feel the wind direction!" He Yuzhu's voice came through the intercom, calm and without a trace of emotion.

One small helicopter after another, the young men completed their basic training in the raging storm.

(End of this chapter)