Siheyuan, Shazhu: I have both parents in this life

Chapter 399 Give Me a Chance to Lift Me Up
"You provide the list, and we'll take everything if it's suitable." The chief engineer, realizing he'd overstepped his authority, turned to Factory Director Song and asked, "Old Song, what do you say?"

"Okay!" Director Song couldn't afford to undermine his own people at this moment.

"Okay, let's move on to the third question, avionics and radar."

"You have this too?" The people on the other end were surprised.

“I own a helicopter factory,” He Yuzhu admitted.

"Ah, from a helicopter!" The person on the other end was clearly disappointed.

"Why do you look down on helicopters?" He Yuzhu laughed, then recited a few parameters. The people on the other side began to gasp. If this were an armed helicopter, equipped with the right weapons, their plane could really become a target.

"What do you want?" Director Song asked.

"What I want is very simple: the right to supply the parts," He Yuzhu said. He felt that since the negotiations had begun, he might as well go all out. If it didn't work out, so be it; there was no loss.

"That technology?"

"We can share it, but you can't use it elsewhere, especially with manufacturers that compete with us. If your research is advanced and can be used in the civilian sector, I hope you can license it to me."

"We can't decide that for now, but we've noted down your request."

"It's okay, just ask and I'll tell you my demands."

"Mr. He is too modest. This is not a request at all; you are helping us."

"It's mutual, and there's another point I think can promote our cooperation."

"You said that the precision manufacturing plant is actually under the name of the Guangdong Provincial Military Region. If the policy doesn't change, the radar and far-infrared equipment should also be registered there."

"That's wonderful, this is truly unexpected. Mr. He, did you know this day would come?" Director Song said.

"I had no idea. I just did what they needed me to do."

"Well done, well done! This will really shut a lot of people up."

What was originally planned as a one-day visit turned into a three-day one. The last two days were spent giving lectures by He Yuzhu, who talked about the outside world, enterprise management and development, and technological innovation. The people in the factory benefited a lot from the lectures. It would be impossible to just follow his advice, as the lectures were of great reference value.

On the afternoon of the third day, He Yuzhu and his son finished their visit to the factory.

Before leaving, Director Song held He Yuzhu's hand tightly: "Mr. He, this conversation with you has been more valuable than ten years of study. It's not just about the technology and equipment; the new ideas you brought have broadened our horizons. Rest assured, we will immediately compile a report on your proposed cooperation and report it to our superiors as quickly as possible."

Chief Engineer Li also solemnly said from the side, "We will immediately organize people to investigate the technologies of those universities. Please also provide us with the equipment list as soon as possible."

"Definitely." He Yuzhu nodded. "I will have someone contact you regarding the specific details."

Back at the hotel, Xiaoman and the others weren't there, and He Yaozu finally asked the question that had been bothering him for days.

"Dad, what are you trying to achieve by doing this? They don't seem to be able to offer us anything, do they?"

"I don't want anything in return. I just hope we can have a strong backing, otherwise our experiences overseas will keep repeating themselves."

Is this all you need to do?

"Of course not, we will cooperate with many more such organizations in the future."

"I understand. So, what's my next task?"

"You should go back to Hong Kong; that's where your future battlefield lies."

"Oh, aren't you and my mom coming back with us?"

"I promised your mother that I would take her to see all the beautiful landscapes of our motherland."

"No way, you're not planning to retire this early, are you?" Ho Yiu-cho complained.

"I'm still a long way from retirement. With your current level of skill, I'm afraid you'll destroy the Yellow River."

"Am I really that bad?"

"But it wasn't particularly outstanding either."

"I will work hard."

In the evening, Xiaoman and the others returned. They didn't ask the father and son about the specifics of their trip, but only asked where they were going next.

He Yuzhu had already made plans, saying that he would head east along the river to Hubei Province, where he could take a look at the steel plant project.

With no objections, the convoy replenished its supplies and then entered Chongqing via Nanchong and Dazhou, before passing through Wanzhou and Wushan to enter Yichang, Hubei, heading towards its destination, Wuhan.

Let's talk about the progress of Factory 541.

Mei Suxin made a trip to Beijing. Following He Yuzhu's advice, she went directly to the ministry and mentioned "Yellow River Group." Surprisingly, she was granted a personal meeting with the leader.

The leadership attached great importance to the cooperation plan, giving clear instructions to "boldly try and forge a new path for military-to-civilian conversion," and tasking relevant departments to handle the matter with special attention and expedite its implementation.

Mei Suxin privately asked her secretary and learned that her boss and the He family were actually related by marriage.

Of course, she didn't believe that the leaders would show favoritism; there was only one possibility: the ministry had a lot of cooperation with the Yellow River.

Although there were still some minor disagreements in the subsequent negotiations, the general direction has been determined.

Now all that's left is for He Yuzhu to register the company, but the problem is that she can't get in touch with He Yuzhu right now.

After arriving in Wuhan, He Yuzhu made a phone call to Mei Suxin.

"Uncle He, I've finally gotten in touch with you! You're like a dragon that you never see again."

"Communication is difficult on the road. How's it going? Any news from the ministry?"

"Everything is going smoothly! The leader personally approved the plan and requested that it be expedited. Now we are just waiting for you to decide which company to cooperate with and the specific terms of the agreement."

"Contact your Uncle Yuxin. I had him register a company called 'Huaxia Holdings.' By the way, your factory needs to be renamed."

"Oh, we have to change the name?"

"if not?"

"What would you like to change it to?"

"Since you're also located near the Yellow River, let's call it the Yellow River Special Vehicle Manufacturing Company."

"Well, I still couldn't escape the Yellow River."

"What's it called, Sanjin? 541?"

"These two are not as good as the Yellow River, and they are not well-known either."

"You even know what fame is?"

"Of course, there are so many provincial and ministerial-level excellent brands, so of course the Yellow River is well-known."

"I didn't even know there was such a thing."

"How many ordinary people don't know about the Yellow River? Your cars are everywhere, and you sponsor refrigerators, color TVs, and TV dramas."

"Heh, so you've done your research."

"That's right, otherwise how would I dare to discuss cooperation? My dad doesn't have that much influence."

"I need to talk to Lao Mei about this."

"Please don't, I'm afraid he'll start nagging me again."

"Alright, let's get back to business. The new company will focus on developing heavy-duty off-road vehicles, special vehicle chassis, engines, and special vehicles such as armored cash transport vehicles. You'll remain the factory manager, and also hold the position of deputy general manager. I need to send a general manager, as well as a finance and legal team. Is that alright?"

"I'm fine with that."

"Then you need to coordinate well with those below you, and make sure the restructuring is done properly, otherwise you'll have a lot of trouble waiting for you later."

"it is good."

After a brief stop in Wuhan to inspect the site selection and initial progress of the steel plant project, the He family's journey was drawing to a close.

He Yaozu and Le Huizhen flew directly from Wuhan to Guangzhou and back to Hong Kong. He Yaozu had to handle the group's daily affairs, which was a new test given to him by his father.

Although Ho Yiu-chung was still not satisfied, Ho Yu-chu sent him back to Beijing. He still had things to do and needed to ask for leave before returning to Hong Kong to finish filming his second movie.

As for He Ningxue, she went directly to Shen City, where the real estate project was at a critical stage and she was needed to go back and oversee it.

In the end, only He Yuzhu and Xiaoman were left. After calling home, the couple embarked on their journey again.

They went to Jiuzhaigou and were amazed by the vibrant colors of the lakes.

They went to Zhangjiajie, hiked along the Golden Whip Stream, and gazed up at the towering peaks.

They went to Guilin, took a boat trip on the Li River, and enjoyed the picturesque scenery.

They went to Huangshan and waited for the sunrise amidst the swirling clouds and mist.

Finally, they reached the summit of Mount Tai, where, in the biting morning wind, they watched the red sun leap out of the sea of ​​clouds, its rays shining brightly.

Xiaoman held He Yuzhu's hand tightly, her eyes glistening with tears, not of sadness, but of contentment.

"Brother Zhu, thank you," she said softly.

He Yuzhu put his arm around her shoulder without saying a word.

Years of weathering storms together need no words.

During their travels, the new "Yellow River Special Vehicle Manufacturing Company" was officially established.

The general manager and team appointed by He Yuzhu have moved in and begun to take over management, carry out technological upgrades, and train personnel.

When Mei Suxin received the call from He Yuzhu, her tone was full of enthusiasm and anticipation: "Uncle He, the equipment is arriving one after another, and the workers' eyes lit up when they saw those new gadgets! Although the training was tough, everyone is very motivated!"

"That's good. Remember, there will definitely be growing pains during the transition period. Keep people calm and focused."

"Yes! We will definitely live up to your expectations!"

"What are your expectations for the new home?" "Yes, a new home."

Meanwhile, Ho Yiu-cho gradually stabilized his position in Hong Kong.

Although he was not as shrewd as his father, he was calm, steady, and good at listening to advice. With the help of the veterans, the group's daily operations were well-organized.

He Yaozong's second installment of "The King of Thieves" has officially started filming, and he has devoted himself wholeheartedly to the production.

The real estate project that He Ningxue was in charge of was progressing smoothly. She demonstrated excellent business acumen and negotiation skills, which impressed He Yuxin.

Although there has been no breakthrough progress in the cooperation with the aircraft factory.

However, they have begun to make progress slowly. The technical team they sent conducted on-site inspections of the precision manufacturing plant and the infrared detection plant in Huacheng, and carried out detailed testing on the airborne radar provided by the Yellow River Group.

Although the working environments and performance requirements of helicopters and fighter jets are vastly different, the technological foundation and design concepts provided by Huanghe have greatly inspired them.

Ultimately, they decided to take a few core components back with them for adaptive modifications and preliminary flight tests.

They also had another team that started traveling to universities across the country to verify the technologies He Yuzhu had described.

When the couple returned home to Beijing from Mount Tai, Chen Lanxiang naturally gave them a lecture about how fast they could run.

Xiaoman felt a little embarrassed about this, as she was being nagged by her mother-in-law at her age.

He Yuzhu didn't care and said directly, "Mom, I've been busy for so many years, what's a few days of fun?"

"How many days is this? Don't you even know what month it is?"

"Can't the house function without the two of us?" He Yuzhu asked.

"Hmph, old man, you won't even help me."

"What can I say? Zhu Zi is right. He hasn't had any time for himself all these years. He should have some fun. Besides, Xiao Man hasn't had a break since she married into the family."

"So I'm the bad guy?" Chen Lanxiang said, feeling wronged.

"Mom, I know you're worried about us. It's safe in the country. We're back now, aren't we?" Xiaoman quickly tried to smooth things over.

"Look at you two, father and son, all you do is make me angry."

The father and son exchanged a glance, then silently walked out.

"Why are you going?"

“Let’s go outside and cool off, so you won’t find it annoying,” He Daqing said.

"I'll go cook," He Yuzhu said, but he didn't dare say that.

"Bring me all the new dishes you learned when you left home," Chen Lanxiang shouted.

"There are too many, let's make a few today," He Yuzhu could only reply.

As a result, a table full of Hunan dishes was laid out on the He family's dining table that evening. Even though the He family is known for their tolerance of spicy food, they were still quite overwhelmed by the spiciness.

The little ones even had two separate dishes prepared for them, which they simply couldn't finish.

The day after He Yuzhu and Xiaoman returned to Beijing, Lao Fang and Lao Zhao strolled over.

The two sat down in He Yuzhu's study, and Lao Fang got straight to the point: "Zhuzi, you've traveled to most parts of China this time, how does it feel? You've seen the situation in various places with your own eyes, haven't you?"

He Yuzhu poured them tea, his expression calm: "I've traveled to many places, visited many factories, and talked with people from all over. My feeling is that there's a huge gap. Coastal areas and some key cities are developing rapidly and have new ideas; but the further inland and into the grassroots, the more difficulties there are, and the heavier the mental burden becomes. Many old factories have outdated equipment and backward products, so transformation is no easy task."

Old Zhao sighed: "We had a weak foundation and started late, there's nothing we can do about it. Back then, we started from scratch when we were building our country. It's really difficult to catch up now."

Old Fang didn't respond to that, instead looking sharply at He Yuzhu: "I heard you even made a special trip to that factory in the south? Don't try to fool me, you know where I'm talking about. What, you're also eyeing things in the sky?"

He Yuzhu knew he couldn't hide it from him, so he smiled and said, "I was just curious and went to take a look. Their technology is cutting-edge, and we can't compete with it with our limited resources. However, I did see a real gap, and in many aspects, it's not something that can be caught up with overnight."

Old Fang leaned forward slightly and lowered his voice: "Just to take a look? Do you think I don't know you? Tell me, what are you really thinking? If you want something more substantial, I was careful back then and didn't submit the whole file. I kept a copy for myself and stored it in a safe place outside. It might come in handy if necessary and help you get some benefits."

Upon hearing this, He Yuzhu paused, his hand holding the teacup still, and frowned slightly: "Uncle Fang, didn't I destroy that file a long time ago? This is a violation of discipline."

Old Fang waved his hand, his expression somewhat complicated: "Rules are rigid, but people are flexible. You deserve credit for what you did back then, and some relationships shouldn't be severed just like that. This document might help you avoid some obstacles in the future. Of course, whether you use it or when you use it is up to you."

He Yuzhu was silent for a moment, then shook his head: "Thank you for your kindness, Uncle Fang. But I think it's fine as it is now. As a businessman, I can do more and more flexibly. If I really bring out that identity, it will involve too many things and restrict my actions. As long as we keep that in mind, it's fine."

Old Fang stared at him for a few seconds, and seeing that he looked serious and not like he was faking it, he leaned back and said, "Alright, you have your reasons. Then let's stick to the current approach. But remember, if anything needs to be coordinated, don't try to handle it head-on; find someone to help you if necessary."

“I understand,” He Yuzhu nodded.

"That file?"

"Please give it to me, I'll keep it as a souvenir."

"Okay, I'll bring it to you another day. By the way, do you still have that calligraphy piece?"

"What word?" Old Zhao asked curiously.

"Never mind that, I'm asking about Zhu Zi."

“That’s a family heirloom, of course we’ll keep it,” He Yuzhu said with a smile.

"Can I see it?"

"Hehe, no way!"

"Can you stop being so stingy? I got that for you."

"Now that it's mine, of course I get to decide."

"What exactly are you two talking about?" Old Zhao was completely confused.

"We won't tell you!" they both said in unison.

"You, you guys, so I'm the only outsider here?!" Old Zhao almost fainted from anger.

"The fewer people you know, the better!" Old Fang said.

"Then why did you say it in front of us?"

"Will you tell anyone?" Old Fang asked.

"What do you think?" Old Zhao asked in return.

“That’s it,” Old Fang said.

"Then why can't I know what it is?" Old Zhao said angrily.

"you guess!"

"You, fine, you wait and see if I'll ever let you win again."

You think I'm afraid of you?

He Yu rubbed his forehead, feeling that Lao Fang was doing it on purpose; he wondered how many games the old man had lost recently.

An argument was bound to be fruitless, and He Yuzhu wouldn't take the item out. It wasn't time for it to see the light of day again, and he was afraid that if he took it out, he wouldn't be able to keep it.

Besides this, there are many other things in the space that cannot be taken out and we still need to wait.

He Yuzhu watched the two old men bickering with a smile, and only after they calmed down a bit did he interject, "Uncles, would you like to stay for lunch? I've prepared a few new dishes that I learned to make."

Old Zhao's attention was immediately diverted: "Sure! It'll be a good opportunity to see if your cooking skills have deteriorated."

Old Fang also said, "Since we have Zhu Zi's vegetables, let's play a game of rock-paper-scissors later."

"Just come."

As a result, not only did the two old men get drunk, but He Daqing also got drunk and ended up getting a scolding from Chen Lanxiang, who said that he was so old and still acted like a child.

He Yuzhu escorted the two elders, Fang and Zhao, back to courtyard number 66, and Wang Hongxia naturally uttered a few complaints.

When He Yuzhu got home, he finally breathed a sigh of relief. The two old men were like two children, and with his father He Daqing also there, it was quite a lively bunch.

Upon learning that He Yuzhu had returned to Beijing, Xu Damao immediately made a phone call.

"Brother, since the beginning of this year, a lot of new factories have sprung up in the Special Economic Zone, all eyeing the electronics sector. I've looked into it, and some of them seem to have some rather complicated backgrounds. I'm worried about what might happen."

"Why are you getting more and more timid? What are you afraid of? Can they make our current products, or can they imitate our lab?"

"Well... I'm worried someone might sabotage me."

"There aren't that many people who don't follow the rules. Even if there are, when you go to translate, someone will take care of you."

"Oh."

"By the way, have your people visit more top universities. The talent program is about to be implemented in China. Discuss with Yuxin about how to handle this."

"Understood. There's still no news about the precision engineering, infrared, and radar technologies."

"No rush. I'm just testing the waters. If it doesn't work, I'll stop. You need to speed up the development of your routers and multi-layer switches."

"I'm keeping an eye on it, but I just want to ask, can this really be sold? There doesn't seem to be much customer demand right now."

"Just because it's not possible now doesn't mean it won't be possible in the future. Just wait and see, it'll be soon."

"what?"

"What do you mean, 'huh'? I've asked you to keep in touch with Chen Sheng more often, and you haven't?"

"Yes, we contacted them, but we didn't discuss this."

"Then you can talk about this next time."

"Ok."

(End of this chapter)