Chapter 2769
Let them laugh for a while first
Chapter 2769 Let them laugh for a while first
However, before Yang Xiaotao could even start cooking, Wangcai's barking could be heard from outside the yard.
Then Xiao Wei's voice came, and Yang Xiaotao was stunned.
A moment later, Old Chen hurriedly passed through the hanging flower gate, his eyes fixed on the cucumber in Yang Xiaotao's hand.
He took a few steps forward, snatched one, rubbed it in his hand, and put it in his mouth to bite into.
Yang Xiaotao glanced at Li Rong, who had followed behind him, and then at Secretary Guo beside him; both of them were dressed very formally.
With a sinking feeling, Yang Xiaotao quickly put down the fruit basket in his hand.
"Sir, what's wrong?"
"It's nothing, I just came to see you. I heard you've been working hard lately, are you resting at home?"
Old Chen crunched on the cucumber, and to be honest, it was quite sweet. He decided to take some home with him.
Yang Xiaotao gave an awkward laugh, then quickly invited the group into the house.
When Comrade Jin saw the leader arrive, he hurriedly greeted him with a smile, acting like the master of the house.
Old Chen's expression was much kinder when he was talking to older comrades.
Yang Xiaotao served water to Old Chen, and after a while, Old Chen looked at Yang Xiaotao and asked, "You look quite tired?"
"You've rested enough?"
Yang Xiaotao nodded hurriedly, "I've been trying to clear my head, and now it's all better, absolutely better!"
Old Chen nodded and then explained his purpose.
"The new game console at Xiao Rizi's place has already been completed, which is somewhat unexpected!"
Li Rong added from the side, "Originally, we thought they might have to wait for a while, at least a month."
"I didn't expect them to make such rapid progress. I heard that they've come up with four game consoles this time, and they're about the same size as ours."
After Li Rong finished speaking, Yang Xiaotao continued pouring water, not taking it to heart.
Seeing this, Li Rong looked at Old Chen and then continued, "Xiao Tao, this is somewhat different from our plan."
"The plan is to strike them dead the moment they show their true colors."
"Now everyone else has already done it, and we haven't even made a move."
"This"
Yang Xiaotao glanced at Li Rong, thinking to himself how much this auntie was living a miserable life.
They finally managed to get it done and there was a glimmer of hope, and then you just want to crush it with a single blow. It's unbelievable.
Too anxious.
“Aunt Rong, I think that since they went through so much trouble to make it, we should let them produce more so that the warehouse is full, right?”
Li Rong frowned slightly when he first heard this, but after hearing the rest, his eyes widened, as if to say, "You really are still the same as before."
Old Jin, on the other hand, was dumbfounded. What was all this about?
Why do I have this feeling that my eldest grandson is a little wicked?
"Let's put this matter aside for now; the other party has finished making the photocopier."
Old Chen spoke again, "Our people sent back news that the photocopier is basically just a reskinned version of ours; the internal components are the same."
"That's absolutely shameless."
Li Rong added, "And they started to promote it internationally, saying that they had been researching photocopiers all along."
"They're just not as fast as us, but they've produced a research timeline."
"That thing, even if I could make it to the Tang Dynasty, I'd be just fooling people."
"But those guys in the United States actually believed it."
"What a bunch of bastards."
After Li Rong finished speaking, she looked at Yang Xiaotao, but found that the other party still did not react to the matter.
"Xiao Yang, this time it's not a game console, this time it's a photocopier."
Yang Xiaotao simply nodded, then smiled again, "Aunt Rong, I'll say it again: they went through so much trouble to make them, so we should let them make more to fill the warehouse."
"Besides, we've finally managed to have a good time, we can't let them down."
"Listen to me, let them laugh for a while first."
Yang Xiaotao spoke as if he were trying to comfort someone, saying things that Comrade Lao Jin couldn't understand.
But Old Chen, Li Rong, and Secretary Guo knew the truth.
That brat's been holding back a mile.
This young Yang is fearless and has nothing to fear.
Yang Bu is truly a master strategist.
Despite their differing opinions, the three individuals unanimously expressed their approval.
That means Yang Xiaotao must have made preparations long ago.
At this moment, seeing the three of them calmly drinking tea, Old Jin belatedly realized that his grandson was indeed wicked.
But he likes it.
noon.
Yang Xiaotao cooked the meal himself.
Chen Lao, Li Rong, and the other two did not leave, but instead had a sumptuous lunch with the Yang family.
Comrade Lao Jin stayed by Old Chen's side, Li Rong chatted with Ms. Cui and Ran Qiuye, and Secretary Guo frequently toasted Yang Xiaotao. As a result, the children were left unattended and ran to play in the yard after the meal.
After everyone finished eating, Ran Qiuye went to the yard to pick cucumbers and tomatoes, while Yang Xiaotao invited Old Chen and Li Rong into the study.
Comrade Lao Jin didn't get involved; he's still waiting for a call from Shanghai, and he's even more anxious now.
During the meal, Old Chen asked about it once, but Yang Xiaotao didn't say much. However, Li Rong from the foreign trade department was overjoyed, saying that Great Wall Motors would become a world brand in the future, and that they were cooperating with a French agent to open a store in the United States, so that they could go to the United States and earn US dollars directly.
Hearing that made me feel proud.
But how could he accept that their Shanghai-based car factory hadn't participated in such a proud event?
However, looking at the children at the door and the closed door of the study, Old Jin sighed, remembering what his wife often said: children and grandchildren have their own blessings, and they are getting old and should learn to let go.
Thinking of this, although I was unwilling, I was powerless to do anything about it.
With his hands behind his back, Comrade Jin walked out, intending to take a stroll in the courtyard to clear his head.
In the study, Old Chen looked around and nodded to himself, indicating that there was something in the study.
He then sat down in the chair, patted the back of the chair with both hands to check its comfort, and then asked, "Tell me what you think?"
"Don't try to fool me!"
Li Rong, who was standing nearby, also perked up her ears, because the Ninth Department's ideas were directly related to their foreign trade strategy.
Yang Xiaotao didn't hide anything after hearing what Old Chen said. He walked over and sat down, then smiled and said, "The game console issue hasn't been finalized yet, but it will be soon."
"Xiao Pang and his team are working hard on the problem. Once they overcome the difficulties, it will only be a matter of time before the new game console is available."
At this point, Yang Xiaotao looked at Li Rong and said, "Aunt Rong, if you can make this game console as cheap as possible, as long as we don't lose money, that's fine."
"I'm sure their costs aren't lower than ours!"
Li Rong nodded with a smile. In Hong Kong, labor costs need to be factored in, but in the country…
Human resources are our biggest advantage.
"Are you going to keep waging a price war?"
Yang Xiaotao shrugged, "There's no other way. These game consoles will be obsolete sooner or later. Rather than letting them rot in the warehouse, we might as well use them to make some money and give them a final boost!"
Old Chen picked up a book from the table, glanced at it—computer science research theory—and chuckled, “You’re putting your remaining energy to good use. I guess those people getting moldy in those warehouses are going to be in trouble!”
Yang Xiaotao waved his hand, "There's nothing we can do, this is the advantage that technology brings."
Then Yang Xiaotao looked at Li Rong and said, "Aunt Rong, don't let this get out of Hong Kong."
Li Rong nodded; the previous technology leak had served as a reminder to her.
She wouldn't make a mistake on something this important again.
As for how to explain this, it's easy; at worst, just give them a larger share.
"Where's the photocopier?"
Old Chen closed the book. He recognized the words, but when they were put together, they made him dizzy and he couldn't understand them.
"The modularization of the copier has been completed, and the improved version is already being tested internally."
Yang Xiaotao spoke casually, but Old Chen's eyes lit up.
Li Rong sat up straight. "When did this happen? Why haven't we heard anything?"
Old Chen nodded, looking at Yang Xiaotao with some reproach. Why were you keeping the matter of the Nine Departments from him?
I'm not the type to take advantage of others...
Seeing their reaction, Yang Xiaotao quickly explained, "This was just made a few days ago. It's just that the toner cartridge is made disposable for easy operation. Nothing else has changed."
"We're just trying it out ourselves first, and we'll report back to you once we've confirmed it works!" Yang Xiaotao explained, but Old Chen and the other man didn't believe him at all.
The current photocopiers are good, but they use up ink too quickly, and their work requires copying a lot of documents.
Therefore, the ink will be used up in just one or two days after each refill.
Moreover, each time ink is added, the copied documents are initially darker, but the color becomes lighter over time.
Although it's much better than before there were photocopiers, it's still best to use a uniform color scheme for formal documents, especially those involving international relations.
Therefore, the more it is used, the higher the demand becomes.
Naturally, the more faults one will find, the more criticisms one will receive.
For example, after prolonged use, the ink storage area needs to be cleaned; otherwise, excessive buildup will affect the copier's operation.
Moreover, adding ink to it every time is a hassle.
Although they had never done it themselves, they had personally witnessed their subordinates make mistakes several times, leaving them covered in dirt and embarrassment.
So when Yang Xiaotao said that, he immediately became curious.
Under their persistent questioning, Yang Xiaotao had no choice but to offer an explanation.
"So, when the toner cartridge is used up, you can just pull it out and replace it with a new one?"
When Mr. Chen inquired, Yang Xiaotao nodded, "Theoretically, that's how it is, but it still needs to be tested in practice."
“That’s easy. Send us one tomorrow, and I’ll personally test it for you.”
Old Chen immediately spoke up, leaving Yang Xiaotao speechless; he knew it would turn out this way.
Li Rong, who was standing nearby, also wanted to say something, but seeing Yang Xiaotao's expression, she decided to wait a few more days.
She remembered that when Yang Xiaotao talked about the Japanese photocopier, he told her not to rush. What does that mean?
This means they are accumulating strength!
That kid is definitely up to no good.
Listening to Yang Xiaotao talk about the photocopier, Li Rong suddenly asked curiously, "What about the remaining toner cartridges? Can they be reused?"
Yang Xiaotao nodded with a smile, "This is also one of our important inventions. As long as the toner cartridge is recycled, refilled with ink, and repackaged, it can be reused, saving costs and increasing utilization."
Upon hearing this, Li Rong quickly sketched out a business chain in her mind, and her expression became even more eager.
"Should we lower the price?"
"Should we lower the price before their photocopiers are even installed?"
Thinking of the game console, Li Rong took the opportunity to ask.
To everyone's surprise, Yang Xiaotao shook his head, "No need. This price reduction will only harm our own interests, and it's not worth it."
"Moreover, the new copiers are more expensive; otherwise, how can the advantages of the new machines be demonstrated?"
"As for the other party's photocopier, it doesn't matter! I think those who have been through the trouble of ink will know how to choose."
Upon hearing this, Old Chen laughed out loud, "That's right. The eyes of the people are discerning, and they will make the right choice."
Yang Xiaotao laughed along with him.
He knew very well that the photocopier of later generations would be able to enjoy global popularity because of this small change.
It is clear that the driving force behind human invention is simply laziness.
For the wealthy, saving a little effort and spending a little more money is no big deal.
Because they will pass on this extra expense to other people.
But what does this have to do with them?
The three of them stopped the conversation, since they already had a solution and there was no point in saying more.
Then Old Chen inquired about the development of the Nine Departments, and Yang Xiaotao gave a brief explanation.
Aside from the major commotion over the cars, the nuclear power plant is also a busy place.
However, since someone was already taking care of both matters, Old Chen didn't ask any further questions.
When asked about machine tools, CNC machine tools are the core of the projects in Department Nine.
With this, processing and manufacturing will reach a new level.
So it wasn't just the projects in the Ninth Department that were waiting for him; he was also concerned about them.
After all, CNC machine tools represent a country's industrial strength.
How many countries are there in the world now?
To date, there have only been the United States and Germany.
The league is far inferior in this respect.
They had a period of good business before, but then two epidemics crippled them. The engineers in charge of research and development either died or were half-dead, and they also suffered economic losses.
It can be said that these two epidemics were God's revenge on our lives.
Today, if China were to manufacture CNC machine tools, it would certainly be among the world's top, if not the third largest.
The higher-ups are watching this matter.
Speaking of this machine tool, Yang Xiaotao gets a headache.
He underestimated the difficulty of CNC machine tools and overestimated his own abilities.
Even with the design difficulty reduced, there's still no clear direction; it's like hitting a dead end.
Fortunately, the wall in this dead end is relatively low, and you can climb over it if you put in the effort.
"CNC machine tools are quite challenging, and we are still working hard to overcome them."
Yang Xiaotao phrased it tactfully, but Old Chen understood the meaning behind his words.
Yang Xiaotao had never mentioned anything difficult before.
After glancing at Li Rong, both of them realized that Yang Xiaotao might really be in trouble this time.
“Don’t be stressed!”
"This matter, if it's urgent, we should proceed slowly; if we proceed slowly, things will turn out smoothly!"
"If you can't rush it, then take it slow!"
Yang Xiaotao nodded in agreement, without saying anything more.
The three chatted in the study until late afternoon before leaving.
Yang Xiaotao saw Old Chen and the others off at the courtyard gate. Old Chen waved and then said as he turned around, "If you're too busy with the car factory, ask the foreign trade department for help. Don't carry everything on your shoulders. We're a team, so just say what you need among your colleagues."
Li Rong, who was standing nearby, nodded hurriedly, "We will never refuse to help as long as we can."
Yang Xiaotao looked at Old Chen, then nodded and smiled, "That would be best."
"I'll have Li Shengli contact you later. He's one of your old subordinates; you know him better than I do!"
Li Rong didn't think much of it and just smiled and nodded.
As the car drove away, Yang Xiaotao stood at the doorway, lost in thought.
A moment later, footsteps came from behind, and without even looking, one could tell it was Comrade Jin.
"Old Chen is only doing this for your own good!"
"Such a big stall, so many people are looking at it!"
"It's a good thing to step down from the forefront and move to the second line!"
Comrade Lao Jin leaned against a stone lion, took out a cigarette from his pocket and offered one to Yang Xiaotao, who lit it.
"I know!"
"Old Chen is right. When things are urgent, we should proceed slowly; when things are slow, we can achieve a better outcome."
Yang Xiaotao took two puffs of his cigarette, then calmly uttered the remaining sentence, "Wait until the time is right!"
"Perhaps we're all in too much of a hurry. It would be good to slow down!"
Old Jin took a deep breath as he listened. He felt that his grandson was frighteningly mature, not at all like someone in his thirties.
He looks more like an elderly person in their fifties or sixties.
Meanwhile, in the car, Old Chen closed his eyes to rest.
Li Rong realized what was going on; they were being sent to take over from the Nine Divisions and lead the charge.
This is clearly an attempt to protect the Ninth Division and Yang Xiaotao!
He wanted to say something, but seeing Old Chen's expression, he didn't dare to speak.
All I could do was sigh silently in my heart.
Compared to the Ninth Department, their foreign trade department is like an adopted son, something they picked up off the street; there's no comparison!