Siheyuan, Shazhu: I have both parents in this life

Chapter 291 1977
Five minutes later, in He Yuzhu's CEO office, Xu Damao sat opposite He Yuzhu and said, "Brother Zhu, I want to hand over the retail division?"

"Have you chosen your partner?"

"Ah."

"Xiao'e, right?"

"how do you know."

"Do you think I don't know what you're thinking?" He Yuzhu said irritably.

"Hehe." Xu Damao gave an awkward laugh.

"Does the Lou family have some ideas?"

“They want Xiao’e to go back; my father-in-law is gone.”

"Boss Lou isn't very old, is he?" He Yuzhu asked.

"Oh, heart disease, couldn't be saved."

"Condolences!"

"What did Xiao'e herself think?"

"She didn't want to go back and compete with her brothers; it was her mother's idea to bring her back."

"Lou Tan Shi?"

"Correct!"

"She doesn't want a share of the family property anymore?"

"We should still divide the money among ourselves. My mother-in-law wants to live with us."

"What do you think?"

"It's okay to live together, I can afford to support you now anyway."

"Heh, you've got guts now, kid."

"That's all thanks to you, brother. My mother-in-law actually wanted to open a restaurant, the Tan Family Cuisine Restaurant."

"If you have something to say, just say it."

"Isn't my master a successor of the Tan family cuisine? Oh right, you can cook it too, brother."

"You should discuss this with the old man yourself. Don't do it behind your master's wife's back, or I won't be able to save you."

"I understand, I understand! What about Xiao'e?"

"I agree. You're really willing to let go. You've put a lot of effort into this, haven't you?"

"The responsibility you've given me is too heavy. I have a feeling that you're not just asking me to do an evaluation."

"You've made progress, kid. You're going to investigate both medical equipment and pharmaceutical factories. Just because we can't do it now doesn't mean we won't in the future."

"I see."

How's your English now?

"It's alright, it's fine for everyday conversations."

"That's good. You'll be traveling to Europe and America quite often from now on."

"Then I need to practice more."

"Alright, the group will issue a document about the appointment in a while. Go back and let Xiao'e know beforehand, so as not to catch her off guard."

"No, she can handle it right now."

"You, it seems I've been too lenient with you before. You've been slacking off quite a bit, haven't you?"

"How could I dare? I'm out there running around, choosing sites and finding distribution channels," Xu Damao protested.

"Alright, go back and hurry up and do what I told you to do."

"Okay, brother, I thank you on Xiao'e's behalf."

"Get lost! I don't need your thanks. Let her come to my house and thank me herself!"

"Then I'll bring my whole family. I'm really craving Master's cooking."

"Go, go, go discuss it with your master." He Yuzhu waved his hand.

"Then I'm off, bro."

"No delivery!"

He Yuzhu then called A Lang. Although the guy had an office at headquarters, he spent most of his time at Huanghe Industry.

“Ah Lang, Taishan Security has split off a ‘Taishan Rescue Team.’ They need a new training ground that is large enough and professional enough. You know Hong Kong best, so help them find a place. Also, I plan to build a hospital, and we need to choose a location that is convenient for transportation, close to the city but quiet, and with enough room for future development.”

"Understood, boss. Both President Qiao and Shi Bin have spoken to me."

"Well, you can discuss the specifics with them. If I didn't make this call to you, I'm afraid your call would have come to me anyway."

"Of course, such a big move definitely needs your approval, boss, otherwise I wouldn't dare to do it."

"Alright, I hope everything will be alright at home while I'm away."

"It's alright. Mr. Qiao told you as soon as you got back. By the way, I was in Haojing when you came back and didn't pick you up."

"It's okay, I didn't expect so many people to go."

"Then I'll get busy."

"Okay, beep beep beep"

A few days later, deep within the Tseung Kwan O Industrial Park, in a highly confidential laboratory.

The core team at Fairchild from North America is conducting final integration tests on the core avionics components.

On the experimental platform, next to the original avionics core components disassembled from the CH-47 Chinook, is a replica that Fairchild's team has painstakingly worked on for months—a core module of a flight control system that can be completely manufactured independently.

The circuit board layout, chip packaging, and interface definition are all designed to be consistent with the original product, but the internal logic code and alternative solutions for some non-critical components are the result of their independent research and development.

The chief engineer ordered: "Connect the analog signal and initiate a full system self-test."

"Initiating self-test... Communication link normal... Navigation data injection... Attitude sensor response... Engine parameter simulation... Flight control surface feedback..." The test personnel's voice carried a hint of barely perceptible tension as they reported item by item.

On the CRT monitor screen, green dots representing the status of each system quickly lit up, converging into a stable green ocean.

Finally, a simple English prompt appeared in the center of the main control interface: "SYSTEM READY".

"99.8% match! Error is within acceptable limits!" an engineer reported, barely containing his excitement.

The chief engineer's tense shoulders finally relaxed. He took off his glasses, rubbed his temples, and said in a tired but incredibly clear voice, "Notify Mr. He. We succeeded. The avionics system was perfectly replicated."

After listening to the secretary's report, He Yuzhu simply hummed in response, showing little surprise on his face, as this was the expected outcome.

Fairchild's breakthrough only represents the current level. This technology will continue to improve. Moreover, fire control and radar have not yet been incorporated, so it can only be considered a small-scale success.

However, he still offered encouragement, and naturally, project bonuses and celebrations were indispensable, though he had Gu Yuanheng handle those on his behalf.

The last quarter of 1976 passed peacefully. The training ground for the Taishan Rescue Team was chosen on an outlying island, while the Yan On Hospital was finally selected in Tseung Kwan O after much deliberation.

He Yuzhu attended the groundbreaking ceremony for 'Ren'an Hospital', which attracted widespread attention, though opinions were mixed. This was mainly because the Yellow River Group had never done anything like this before, so many people actually wanted to see it fail, given the large scale of the hospital's plans.

The plan includes a land area of ​​20 square meters, a total building area of ​​37 square meters, and 2000 beds, which are almost all-inclusive, something unimaginable in this era.

Of course, He Yuzhu wouldn't offer any explanation; a hospital's reputation isn't built on empty words.

Time flew by, and it was 1977. The He family had a very lively New Year, much more so than the previous year, when there was no alcohol at the meal due to special circumstances.

Another thing is to celebrate Ho Yu-yao's joining the West Kowloon Organized Crime and Triad Bureau. This kid could have graduated a long time ago, but he stayed at school and studied with Yu Ze-cheng for a while before reporting for duty.

Orion gave him the green light for this. By the way, Orion has now been promoted to assistant director, but there is no position available at headquarters, so he is still in West Kowloon for the time being.

He Yuyan seems to be very interested in military affairs, but unfortunately there are no corresponding schools in Hong Kong. This kid asked He Yuzhu for help, and He Yuzhu helped him get the entrance exam qualification for the Virginia Military Academy. However, he used false identity information when he came, otherwise it is hard to say whether he could have come back.

That kid did well; he actually passed the exam and will be going to Virginia Military Institute after the New Year.

It was a day in April 1977.

Deep within the Tseung Kwan O Industrial Park in Hong Kong, the Fairchild team's laboratory is filled with the scents of solder rosin, ozone, and a faint, almost imperceptible smell of burnt coffee.

The green light band on the oscilloscope danced silently on the screen, while various precision testing instruments emitted a low hum.

Team members are engrossed in their workbenches, conducting extreme stress tests on a newly designed integrated chip.

Just then, the lab door was flung open, and David, a young research assistant, practically rushed in, clutching a copy of the Wall Street Journal, still smelling of fresh ink. His voice trembled as he exclaimed, "Dr. Peterson! Dr. Peterson! Look! Apple in California! They've launched a personal computer! A personal computer for the average user!"

"Personal computer?" A female engineer who was soldering intricate circuits looked up, full of doubt. "What does that mean? A minicomputer?"

David spread the newspaper out on Dr. Peterson's main workbench, his finger jabbing at the headline that took up half the page and a clear color photo of the product: "Not a minicomputer! It's a 'Personal Computer'! They call it the Apple II! This is it! It has a keyboard, a display port, can run programs, play games... and costs just over a thousand dollars! It's for families and individuals!"

The laboratory fell silent instantly, with only the low hum of the instruments running.

Everyone stopped what they were doing and turned to look at them.

The air seemed to freeze, and the focused atmosphere that everyone had just been immersed in tackling technical challenges was replaced by an invisible sense of astonishment and pressure.

Dr. Peterson picked up the newspaper, read through its contents, and then handed it to the person next to him. The newspaper was then passed around among the engineers.

"MOS 6502 processor... 4KB base memory... BASIC language embedded in ROM..."

"Color graphics output? Game support?"

"An open architecture that encourages third-party expansion cards..."

"This...this is simply an extreme simplification and optimization of the minicomputer architecture, reducing costs to an unbelievable level!" Emilia, the female engineer in charge of circuit design, said in a hoarse voice, filled with disbelief. "How did they do it? The performance of the MOS 6502...they found the most cost-effective balance!"

"The key is the concept!" Another senior engineer, Mark, slammed his hand on the table, his face flushed with excitement, yet tinged with frustration. "It's not about the most powerful, but the cheapest and easiest to use—moving the computer from the server room into the study!"

"My God, this positioning is too precise! While we're still working on a million-dollar avionics system for our aircraft, they're already tapping into a market that could be worth tens or hundreds of billions of dollars!" Norton, who used to be in charge of external liaison for the team, exclaimed.

Who doesn't yearn to be at the forefront of technological advancements? Their team had wanted to create something like that before, but unfortunately, they failed, which ultimately led to the demise of Fairchild.

“David, you haven’t even gone out, where did you get the newspapers?” Dr. Peterson asked.

"Doctor, this newspaper was delivered by security. They said the boss specifically asked them to send it over."

Dr. Peterson looked up abruptly. "Was this specially delivered?"
All eyes in the lab were on Dr. Peterson.

The boss's move was by no means accidental!

“What does the boss mean?” Emilia frowned. “Is he telling us we’re outdated? Or… is he trying to remind us of something?”

"The core of the Apple II was the MOS6502, an 8-bit microprocessor with a relatively simple architecture, low cost, and sufficient performance to support personal computing needs. Its success proved the enormous potential and feasibility of large-scale civilian application of microprocessors. And we…"

He glanced around at the more complex and sophisticated avionics system components in the laboratory. "Our direction seems to be stuck in specific 'high-precision' fields."

Dr. Peterson replied in a deep voice, "But microprocessor technology itself is interconnected. The success of the MOS6502 precisely confirms the correctness of Mr. He's initial vision—the future of computing inevitably belongs to smaller, more ubiquitous devices. The Apple II is merely the first shining signpost on this path!"

His gaze swept over the faces, some dejected, some thoughtful: "Ladies and gentlemen, dejection and panic are pointless. The boss sent this newspaper not to discourage us, but to help us see our direction! To see where our real battlefield lies!"

Dr. Peterson walked to a blackboard, picked up a piece of chalk, and wrote down a few keywords: microprocessor, low cost, widespread adoption.

"The Apple II proved the viability of this path and demonstrated the market's hunger. But this was just the beginning!"

His voice carried a surge of excitement, "Its performance is still very basic, and its applications are still in their infancy. Our Fairchild team possesses the world's most advanced semiconductor design and integration capabilities! We're not chasing after them; we're going to surpass them!"

"Should we continue to study this avionics system?" someone asked.

“Of course, Iverson, please don’t put the cart before the horse. Avionics is our most critical task recently. It’s to prove our strength. If we can’t even handle this, do you think the boss will let us continue to work on other things?” Dr. Peterson’s tone was a bit unpleasant.

"Yes, doctor."

"I think the boss is urging us to speed things up because there's a bigger stage waiting for us. And this avionics system has given us a lot of new things, all of which will be used in the future."

“I don’t completely agree. I think we can’t abandon the current system either. We’ll definitely need to allocate manpower to continue iterating on it. That’s what the boss wants,” said Alexander, the team’s deputy.

"Mr. He has gathered us here and invested huge resources. Is it just to replicate someone else's avionics system? No! I believe he sees much further ahead! He sees the value of the chip itself, and he sees the core position of the microprocessor as the 'brain' in countless fields in the future—not just personal computers, but also industrial control, communication equipment, and even the aircraft control we are currently working on!"

“I agree!” Dr. Peterson said.

"Then what's next?"

"We'll continue researching avionics. Also, I'll go back and ask the boss for some equipment. We also need to prepare for the development of MOS6502 in advance."

"Okay, Doctor."

"Alright, everyone get back to work. I'm going out for a bit," Dr. Peterson said.

Dr. Peterson hurriedly left the laboratory and drove straight to the Yellow River Building.

He needs to ascertain his boss's intentions and secure the resources to advance the new direction.

He Yuzhu seemed to have anticipated his arrival and gestured for him to sit down. The Wall Street Journal was spread out on the table.

"Doctor, did you see the newspaper?" He Yuzhu asked.

“Yes, boss. The arrival of the Apple II truly proved your foresight. The wave of civilianization and popularization of microprocessors has begun. Our team was deeply shaken and felt that time was of the essence.” Dr. Peterson took a deep breath.

"So, what brings you here?"

"I want to split the team and set aside a portion of the staff to work on something similar to what Apple does."

He Yuzhu nodded and said, "You are very perceptive. As for equipment, make a list for Gu Yuanheng and he will fully cooperate in the procurement."

"Great, thank you for your support, boss!" Dr. Peterson felt a huge weight lifted off his shoulders.

"If you don't come to me now, I will come to you later."

"It seems I arrived just in time. Also, there's the issue of the laboratory. Our current facilities and equipment are already overcrowded for supporting the avionics project. To explore new research directions, especially those involving more cutting-edge microprocessor design and system integration testing, we face a severe shortage of space and dedicated equipment. Mr. Chen Sheng's new laboratory..."

"I asked the Singapore side, and they said it will take more time."

"That"

"You guys should expand your existing ones a bit more. Just ask Gu Yuanheng for help. I'll put in a good word with him."

"There's also the manpower issue, boss."

“You’ve recruited quite a few students, haven’t you? You haven’t had them start working yet, or maybe you’ve sent them to study elsewhere. I think it’s time to put them to use.”

"Yes, I was worried that the company would have difficulty making arrangements, since there are quite a few people."

"Don't worry about where you'll stay, I'll have someone arrange it. You can go and contact those people now."

"Okay, then I'll go get to work." Having achieved his goal, Peterson was in a hurry to leave.

“Feel free to bring up any difficulties you may have. If Gu Yuanheng and the others cannot resolve them, you can come directly to me.”

"I understand, boss. I will do that from now on."

"Go ahead, I look forward to your results."

"We will work hard!"

Time flies, the years are like a shuttle.

On June 6, 1977, the Yellow River Grand Hyatt Hotel project, located in the heart of Manhattan, New York, overcame numerous challenges and finally completed its main structure.

This landmark building, which blends modern design with oriental elements, symbolizes that the Yellow River Group has officially joined the ranks of the world's top hotel operators. Its dazzling glass curtain wall shines brightly on the banks of the Hudson River, becoming the most dazzling piece of He Yuzhu's global layout.

On July 10, 1977, relying on Fairchild's team's in-depth digestion and absorption of the Chinook avionics system, and combined with its own accumulation in the field of mechanical manufacturing, the aviation department of Yellow River Heavy Industry successfully achieved the independent research and development and manufacturing of the first medium-sized general-purpose helicopter.

When this steel eagle, painted with the Yellow River logo, soared smoothly over Tseung Kwan O, it marked that Yellow River had officially acquired helicopter manufacturing capabilities, providing solid domestic equipment support for the future "Taishan Rescue Team" and even a broader market.

On August 8, 1977, the third large-scale public housing estate project in cooperation with the Hong Kong government was delivered on schedule and with guaranteed quality.

Tens of thousands of families were able to move into brand-new, well-equipped homes, greatly alleviating the housing pressure on Hong Kong's lower-income residents.

With its reputation for efficiency, reliability, and community building, Huanghe Industrial (Real Estate) has further consolidated its important position in Hong Kong's social and livelihood sectors, winning widespread praise from citizens and deep trust from the Hong Kong government.

On September 9, 1977, the Tseung Kwan O Pier was completed.

The modern deep-water wharf project配套的现代深水器器工程，将全程完成。

This comprehensive logistics hub, which integrates cargo (oil) loading and unloading, warehousing, and transshipment, boasts advanced automated equipment and an efficient operating system. It has significantly improved the massive logistics throughput efficiency of the Yellow River itself, while also injecting strong momentum into the industrial development and foreign trade of the entire eastern New Territories, making it one of Hong Kong's important emerging ports.

On October 23, 1977, the top-tier luxury residential project in Central, the heart of Hong Kong, the Yellow River "Cloud Top Mansion" was successfully topped out.

Positioned as the epitome of luxury and privacy, the project employs cutting-edge design concepts and top-tier building materials, setting a new benchmark for luxury residences in the prime Central district and showcasing Huanghe's expertise in the high-end real estate sector.

On December 1, 1977, with Chen Sheng’s full support, the cutting-edge semiconductor research and development laboratory in Singapore was finally completed and put into use.

Equipped with the most advanced equipment in Asia, this facility has become the most important R&D base for the Fairchild team (now the core of Yellow River Semiconductor) outside of its Hong Kong headquarters, focusing on microprocessor design, process optimization, and the exploration of future electronic technologies.

It is not only a technology incubator, but also a key step for the Yellow River to integrate into the global science and technology industry chain.

What no one knows is that Huanghe has already completed the design and sample manufacturing of his own MOS6502 structure and has begun testing. He will apply for a patent as soon as the test is successful.

As 1978 arrived, only He Yuzhu knew that a much larger era was slowly unfolding.

(End of this chapter)