Reborn in 1977, I will no longer be my brother's blood bag.

At 8:30 the next day, Lin Xiuhe arrived at the entrance of the canteen.

Li Mingyuan stood on the left side of the steps, holding the project blueprints.

Zhou Zhiyuan parked his bicycle on the right, the handlebars were empty.

Lin Xiuhe approached.

"You're all really empty-handed?"

Li Mingyuan lifted the project bag.

"You need to bring this."

Zhou Zhiyuan lifted the curtain for her.

"I'm free."

The three of them had just sat down when Professor Chen's student came over.

"Engineer Zheng wants you to go to the department office now."

"People from Beicheng Machine Tool Factory have also arrived."

Li Mingyuan asked, "For the returned plan?"

"We're talking about that."

Lin Xiuhe put down the steamed bun.

"Let's go there first."

There were two more people in Professor Chen's office.

A man wearing blue overalls, his hat clutched in his hand, his trouser legs still stained with machine oil.

The other was under thirty, wearing a neatly ironed white shirt and a work ID from the Beijing Institute of Mechanical Engineering pinned to his chest.

A plan was laid out on the table.

There are two red stamps on top.

return.

Engineer Zheng introduced: "He is Section Chief Gao from the Equipment Department of Beicheng Machine Tool Factory."

He then pointed to the young people.

"Zhao Wenbo is a technician in the research institute's control room. He was in charge of this design, which won first prize in last year's mechanical design competition."

Section Chief Gao slapped his hat onto his knee.

"I came to Professor Chen today to check the old equipment data and also to return the solution."

Zhao Wenbo pushed the document forward.

"The protection level and stability meet the requirements. The factory keeps returning them, and I want to know where the problem lies."

Section Chief Gao only replied with one sentence.

"We don't want to."

"The equipment is severely outdated and needs a complete overhaul."

"We just don't want it."

Engineer Zheng pressed down on the file.

"Let's discuss the intention to take over first; we'll talk about the factory later."

Zhao Wenbo picked up Lin Xiuhe's cold storage records.

"Engineer Zheng said you've done fieldwork before."

He flipped over the sketch of the traffic lights.

"The method is practical and suitable for emergency response at the grassroots level. The equipment at the Beicheng plant is much more complex, and we cannot rely solely on simplified operations."

Lin Xiuhe took the proposal he handed over.

The paper is very thick.

The protection level, control indicators, and test results were written in a document that spanned more than ten pages.

She only flipped through the first few pages.

"How much would the whole renovation cost?"

Zhao Wenbo gave a number.

A crease appeared on the brim of the hat in Section Chief Gao's hand.

How long will the installation take?

"Twelve days."

"If a common malfunction occurs during the night shift, can the workers fix it themselves?"

"Technical personnel are needed to inspect it."

How many technicians are there in the factory?

Zhao Wenbo turned to Section Chief Gao.

Section Chief Gao did not answer.

Lin Xiuhe put the proposal back on the table.

"The factory can't afford it, and it doesn't dare to install it."

A new crease appeared between Zhao Wenbo's brows.

"You only read the first few pages."

That's enough.

"The most important aspects of this solution are stability and security."

"If we stop for twelve days, the factory won't be able to meet its targets. After installation, if there's a minor problem during the night shift, we'll have to wait for the research institute to send someone. Even if it's safe, they won't know how to use it."

Zhao Wenbo pointed to the budget sheet.

"Costs can be adjusted in stages. There's no point in constantly adapting to old equipment and upgrading it."

Lin Xiuhe asked, "Is the factory willing to halt production in several phases?"

Section Chief Gao pulled out a returned opinion from the document bag and spread it on the table.

Three lines were written on the paper.

The expenses exceeded the annual budget.

The production stoppage lasted too long.

The existing staff are not capable of operating and maintaining it independently.

Section Chief Gao pointed at the piece of paper.

"She was inside for less than ten minutes, and she knew everything."

Zhao Wenbo picked up the returned opinion.

"These issues can be coordinated."

"You've been in the factory for three days," Section Chief Gao said. "The workshop director mentioned the budget, and the team leader also said they're short-staffed for the night shift. You told us to accept the plan first, and we'll figure out the rest later."

"Technological transformation must always move forward."

"The factory has to stay open first."

Section Chief Gao took Lin Xiuhe's cold storage records.

"How much did this renovation cost?"

Lin Xiuhe stated the number of materials.

"How long will the downtime last?"

"We make changes during the day and test them at night; the entire warehouse hasn't been shut down."

"How many days did the workers on duty learn?"

Wang Chunmiao tried it once.

Section Chief Gao flipped to the on-site usage certificate.

"When the red light comes on, which lane should stop first? Can the workers just follow a schedule to handle it?"

"Take care of what can be resolved first; if it can't be resolved, then shut down the system and find someone to help."

"That's exactly what our factory needs."

Zhao Wenbo said, "Cold storage and machine tools are not comparable."

"I didn't ask her to copy it exactly."

Section Chief Gao pushed the records in front of him.

"What I want is to see how much money the factory has, how many people it has, and how many days the machines can be shut down before making a plan."

He turned to Lin Xiuhe.

"The North City plant is having its renovation review next week. Are you coming?"

Engineer Zheng frowned.

"She hasn't officially started working at the research institute yet."

"I asked her to take a look at the factory."

"The reviewers need the complete plan."

Lin Xiuhe asked, "Are the records for the old equipment complete?"

"A few official drawings are missing, and the maintenance team has its own records."

"Will the team leader participate?"

"join."

"Then I'll go."

Section Chief Gao pushed a review notice in front of her.

"The factory will only select one set. If it works, we'll install it."

Zhao Wenbo rearranged the materials on the table.

"The review process doesn't just look at who saves money."

Lin Xiuhe put the notice into the document bag.

"The factory doesn't just look at who writes the thickest pages."

Li Mingyuan took out the previous site records of Qimingxing from the project bag.

"She followed up on everything from the blueprints to the installation of the final piece of equipment for the competition. She also personally oversaw the construction of the food company's cold storage facility."

He placed the materials in front of Engineer Zheng.

Whether she has the ability to apply it or not, it's all in the records.

Zhao Wenbo looked at him.

"You're also participating in the judging?"

"The initial direction the research institute gave me was equipment application."

Li Mingyuan tied the bag shut.

"This matter is within my purview."

Engineer Zheng picked up the letter of acceptance that Lin Xiuhe had not yet signed yesterday.

"The research institute originally planned to have you do the auxiliary design first."

Lin Xiuhe asked, "And now?"

"Participate in next week's review."

"Has it been reviewed?"

"After receiving, proceed directly to the application project."

"Didn't pass?"

"Go to the control room as originally planned."

Lin Xiuhe took the pen and signed her name on the "Acceptance" side.

Engineer Zheng put the materials into his leather bag.

"One reviewer cannot tell the whole story."

"The factory chose the proposed solution."

"You're not in a hurry to compete."

"The machine won't turn on its own, regardless of who is higher or lower."

Section Chief Gao turned his hat back on.

"Professor Chen, your student speaks in a way that suits my taste."

Professor Chen was holding a teacup.

"Don't praise me yet. If you can't get the stuff out next week, you'll have to come back to me."

"I admit I can't produce it."

Section Chief Gao walked to the door, then turned back.

"Don't be late next Wednesday. The factory manager is coming too."

After he left, Zhao Wenbo picked up his proposal.

"What the factory needs is a complete overhaul, not just a few on-site experiences."

Lin Xiuhe put the letter of intent to receive the document into a document bag.

"See you next week then."

Zhao Wenbo stopped at the door.

See you next week.

He walked out of the office.

Zhou Zhiyuan then came in.

Engineer Zheng asked, "Has the training center previously coordinated parts and equipment for the Beicheng factory?"

"I've done it twice."

"When the review is next week and they need on-site materials, please contact them for me."

"OK."

Zhou Zhiyuan took the review notice, checked the date, and then handed it back to Lin Xiuhe.

"Time is running out."

"Enough."

Li Mingyuan stood next to her.

"The old records should be available this afternoon."

Lin Xiuhe carefully held the documents.

"Go back to the cafeteria first."

"What about the plan?" Li Mingyuan asked.

"We'll see after we finish eating."

Zhou Zhiyuan had already started walking out.

"The steamed buns are getting cold."

The three of them had just gone down to the first floor when Professor Chen's students chased after them from behind.

"Lin Xiuhe, Section Chief Gao sent someone with a message."

She stopped.

"What?"

"The factory manager has seen your cold storage usage certificate."

"You'll be the first to speak next week during the review."