Siheyuan: I, the eldest son of the Liu family, will enter the department!

"Freshly brewed tea, try it!"

Liu Guangqi sat down opposite Director Lin, took the enamel teacup with both hands, and when his fingertips touched the warm cup wall, he had a rough idea of ​​the purpose of his visit.

In the past two days, he had heard some news about the movements of the hot pot and the electric blanket in the Russian bear's place.

But I didn't expect that the director would call me to his office for a private talk.

"Director, I am the one you are looking for..."

He deliberately left the sentence unsaid, his eyes falling on the document in Director Lin's hand.

Director Lin did not answer directly!

Instead, he laughed first, and the wrinkles at the corners of his eyes squeezed into a few ravines: "You kid, you really made our Minister of First Machine Industry proud."

"Do you know what the Mao Xiong people think of your two things?"

In fact!

He had thought that these two items would be very popular in Mao Xiong, but he never thought they would be popular to this extent.

So much so that the Ministry of Foreign Trade called to express our gratitude!

They said that this was the first time in the history of their Ministry of Foreign Trade that they had felt so proud.

……

……

Liu Guangqi couldn't help but smile.

Of course he knew, after all, it spread throughout the department in just a short while!

really!

Just as he thought, Director Lin smiled and said:

"Heating magic from the East!"

Talking time!

Director Lin emphasized his tone, as if recounting some amusing anecdote: "Those old Russians said this three times in their telegram..."

"You said you could save on canned fruit, but this Eastern magic is indispensable—"

"Listen, the tone he used is completely different from when he was exporting canned fruit to us for foreign exchange!"

he said.

He picked up the paper copy of the materials on the table and handed it to Liu Guangqi.

The handwriting on the paper was vigorous and one could see the urgency with which the writing was done. Indeed, words like East, warmth, and necessity appeared repeatedly.

Liu Guangqi looked at the words!

I laughed to myself: This is just the way it is in this era of lack of heat and warmth. If only the power grid was fully laid out and the power supply was stable like in later times...

The popularity of these two items can definitely be called a national artifact!

To know!

Even before Liu Guangqi traveled through time, hot water heaters and electric blankets were still essential necessities for many workers in rental houses and dormitories.

But the weather over there is even colder than the winter in the flower-growing countries!

One can imagine!

What will be their attitude towards this essential need?

The key is……

It would take several years for the real heating element to be made for the first time, but Liu Guangqi has now made it several years ahead of schedule.

Truly exclusive technology!

Given the national conditions of the Russian Federation, how could it not be interested in this thing?

……

……

"so!"

Director Lin took back the paper and said in a serious tone, "The Ministry of Foreign Trade called me and said that a new order for Mao Xiong is on the way, and the quantity is... quite considerable."

"I have to ask you, can the current production volume of the workshop keep up?"

coming.

Liu Guangqi calmed himself down, put down his teacup, and said sincerely, "Director, since you asked, I won't hide it from you..."

"The new workshop has only been established for over a month, and the current production capacity is indeed limited!"

"The workers at the electrical appliance factory have just finished their training, and most of them are apprentices. They haven't yet developed their accuracy, and the pass rate needs to be repeatedly checked."

He paused and added:

"I'm not making excuses, it really takes time."

"But don't worry, the workers are very motivated. With just another half month of training, production will definitely increase."

Director Lin nodded, tapping his fingertips lightly on the table:

“I know the problems with the new workshop!”

"But Guangqi, this opportunity is too crucial - what kind of character are the Russians? They are so unpredictable and demand the goods so urgently. This is the first time!"

"The Ministry of Foreign Trade has already designated these two items of yours as artifacts for earning foreign exchange!"

"The meaning is clear: this is not only about making money, but also about taking advantage of the bear market's rigid demand and gaining a say in the foreign exchange market."

He looked up at Liu Guangqi with expectation in his eyes:

"Therefore, production must be increased as quickly as possible. If you have any difficulties, such as a lack of manpower, equipment, or materials, please let me know and I will coordinate."

"Even if it means other workshops have to stop for a while, they have to give way to you!"

These words made Liu Guangqi feel warm in his heart.

He knew the weight of the four words "foreign exchange earning artifact" - that was the positioning that canned fruit had tried its best to earn in the past.

……

……

Ponder for a moment!

Liu Guangqi went over in his mind the common methods used in factories of later generations.

Then he said: "Director, if you want to save time, I have a way..."

"We can implement a three-shift system, where workers rest but machines continue to run, with three shifts of workers taking turns working eight hours a day. This way, we can maximize equipment utilization."

“Then it’s about expanding the workshop.”

"The current workshop has too few production lines. I want to build two more. If there's not enough equipment, I can transfer it from other workshops. If that doesn't work, I'll apply for emergency procurement."

"As for the workers for the expanded workshop!"

"We can let the existing experienced workers continue to train new workers, teaching them step by step, and add each qualified worker to the production line."

"This way we can ensure quality while quickly expanding our workforce."

A series of plans are finished!

Liu Guangqi looked at Director Lin and added, "If we use these three methods together, I guarantee that within a month, the output can be doubled."

After hearing this, Director Lin slammed the table.

A look of joy appeared on his face: "Okay! I'll do as you say!"

Speaking of it.

Director Lin's eyes were also moved: "Guangqi, we are not only short of foreign exchange, but also short of the demand and dependence of the Russian bear on us..."

"The two pieces of magic in your hand are the keys."

"Good job!"

Upon hearing this, Liu Guangqi nodded seriously and said, "Please rest assured, Director, I will do my best!"

Look at Liu Guangqi who issued the military order!

Director Lin smiled.

Then he picked up the teacup and took a sip before changing the subject: "By the way, did you submit an application for housing to the Ministry a while ago?"

Liu Guangqi's heart moved.

He submitted this housing application a month ago, and he didn't hold out much hope.

after all.

The tube-shaped buildings in the ministries and commissions have always been overcrowded with people and underemployed.

From submitting an application to actually getting the keys, it usually takes at least a year and a half, and at most three to five years.

I am just a deputy section chief!

There are so many people in the department who are higher in rank than him.

Therefore, when he applied for it, he just wanted to rake up some grass, but he didn't expect that the director would bring it up himself.

and.

From Director Lin's casual question, Liu Guangqi keenly noticed something.

When a leader speaks, he probably won't change the subject for no reason.

Usually this is the case.

There must be a deeper meaning behind this, so it is not difficult for Liu Guangqi to guess whether this batch of tube-shaped buildings built by the ministry have been completed and delivered?

……

……

"Yes, Chief!"