Chapter 2832
We Made It
Chapter 2832 We Made It
Time flies, and the second Dragon Boat Festival has arrived in the blink of an eye.
Why mention the second one?
Because this year has a leap month in the fifth lunar month, there are two Dragon Boat Festivals.
Of course, everyone has been the first one; now it's just a name.
Department Nine, Yang Xiaotao's office.
"Aunt Rong, I wasn't prepared at all for your arrival!"
Yang Xiaotao sat at the table and looked at the old woman in front of him with a smile.
Liu Lixue poured a cup of tea for everyone, and then sat down beside them.
Li Rong looked at Yang Xiaotao, then smiled at Liu Lixue, "Xiaoxue, your service is getting better and better!"
"Would you like to come and gain some experience in our foreign trade sector?"
As she spoke, she looked at Yang Xiaotao, while Liu Lixue, who was standing to the side, also observed the changes in Yang Xiaotao's expression, but Yang Xiaotao did not change at all.
The hand that was drinking tea didn't even tremble.
Li Rong shook his head inwardly. He had already put the words on the tip of his tongue, so what was wrong with the kid saying something polite?
Not only will it win Liu Lixue's favor, but there are also many other benefits behind it.
These men are all such scoundrels.
When Liu Lixue saw that Yang Xiaotao didn't speak, she felt a little disappointed at first, but then she smiled. She had been with Yang Xiaotao for so many years, but their relationship had always been that of working colleagues.
If there was any personal relationship involved, it was with Lou Xiao'e; she had more respect for Yang Xiaotao than anything else.
Now, there is one more form of worship.
“Aunt Rong, that’s not something just anyone can do. I’m doing fine here.”
"Besides, isn't it all for the sake of revolution and construction, no matter where we are?"
Liu Lixue spoke with a smile, and Li Rong nodded again, seeing the shadow of Secretary Tang in this girl.
That person is capable.
"Yes, it's all for work, but some people, whether they're really busy or just pretending, neglect their legitimate business and insist on messing around."
"Don't you think so!"
Li Rong looked at Yang Xiaotao as she spoke, "Ah! Department Head Yang!"
Yang Xiaotao put down his teacup with a calm expression, not taking the other person's words to heart at all.
Even now, he's still pondering the commotion that Dawson caused.
When Yang Xiaotao returned to Beijing from Dengzhou last time, he handed over the matter of the two projectors to Chen Gong and then plunged into computer research.
As a result, he forgot about the matter and Chen Gong was too busy to take care of it. So, after more than three months, Dawson couldn't wait any longer and tried to contact Yang Xiaotao.
But Yang Xiaotao is not someone he can easily get close to.
Having no other choice, they contacted the foreign trade department, but the people below didn't dare to make the decision, so they passed the buck to Li Rong.
“You’re right. As long as it’s necessary for revolutionary construction, we have to do it well.”
"That makes perfect sense."
After saying that, Yang Xiaotao laughed to himself.
Hearing this dismissive tone, Li Rong gave a cold snort of annoyance.
"Yeah, you just say a few words and then walk away, leaving a mess for someone else to clean up. Do you think that's a good idea?"
Yang Xiaotao just smiled; he couldn't respond to that.
Hearing this, Liu Lixue chimed in, "Aunt Rong, we've been really busy lately. Director Yang is practically sleeping in the office; he's so busy he barely has time to breathe."
This is true.
During this period, anyone who has seen Yang Xiaotao at work will come up with one word.
Madness.
That's right, that's the impression Yang Xiaotao has given everyone lately.
Because they were working too hard.
Even Li Hongfeng and Zhao Gang, who are known for their dedication, secretly shook their heads after seeing this. What they said most often was that if young people put in the effort, there would be no room for them.
To what extent should we push ourselves?
Some people have personally experienced this. Yang Xiaotao once went three days and three nights without closing his eyes. Except for going to the toilet, he stayed in the research institute. His meals were delivered to him, all for the sake of making the computer motherboard.
That time, of the seven main players, only Yang Xiaotao persevered; the other six couldn't hold on after two all-nighters.
Finally, under Yang Xiaotao's leadership, a 12-bit word-length processor was completed, and a standardized bus for the new computer was also developed, which could connect multiple peripheral modules.
It also has three more slots than the PDP-8 model.
It was that incident that reminded the entire Nine Departments of the days when they were dominated by Bai Ju.
At that time, the entire Ninth Division was being driven at breakneck speed by Yang Xiaotao, with no time to stop.
Now it's the computer research institute's turn.
It was only after Li Rong arrived that Liu Lixue pulled Yang Xiaotao out of the research institute to meet her.
At the same time, Liu Lixue was also worried about whether Yang Xiaotao's health could hold up, so she took this opportunity to come out for some fresh air.
Li Rong, seizing the opportunity, then said to Yang Xiaotao, "Of course I know he's busy, so busy that I can't reach him by phone. I had no choice but to come myself!"
After saying that, Li Rong glanced at Yang Xiaotao again.
But Yang Xiaotao remained unchanged, as if he hadn't heard anything.
However, she could also see the fatigue on Yang Xiaotao's face, especially the mustache on his lip, which looked like it hadn't been groomed for a while.
"Alright, I know you're busy, I won't bother you anymore."
Li Rong is also someone who knows when to stop. Saying too much about certain things will only lead to estrangement and is not a good thing.
"The other party's goods are ready this time. What are your opinions?"
Getting down to business, Yang Xiaotao rubbed his temples and then asked, "I don't know much about the film industry, so I'd like to ask if China can manufacture 35mm film?"
"If it's possible, then we can do it!"
"If it doesn't work, then forget it. Anyway, it was just a verbal agreement, and there was no formal contract."
Yang Xiaotao spoke nonchalantly, but Li Rong's face fell; she was speechless at Yang Xiaotao's indifferent attitude towards business.
"How could you do this?"
"In business, integrity is paramount. A person cannot stand without integrity, and a business cannot thrive without it."
"In doing business, especially in international business, it is even more important to uphold the spirit of contracts, and even verbal promises must be kept."
"Especially now..."
Li Rong suddenly stopped speaking, and Yang Xiaotao also looked up, wanting to hear what was going on.
Seeing that Li Rong stopped talking, Yang Xiaotao immediately pressed, "What's the situation now?"
Seeing Yang Xiaotao staring at her with curiosity, and glancing around the room where there was no one else but Liu Lixue, Li Rong whispered, "There's quite a stir in the United States right now, and the current administration is using this deal to their advantage, touting its contribution to peace."
"Damn, I knew these guys were up to no good."
Yang Xiaotao cursed under his breath, but then smiled and said, "But we didn't lose out this time. At least we bought a lot of good stuff."
Li Rong nodded, then added, "Two groups in the United States are fighting over this, and frankly, it's all about votes."
"However, the current administration has made a good move. Its position, which was originally shaken by the war in Annam, has begun to stabilize. According to media statistics there, its approval rating has increased by five percent in the latest round, which is a good sign."
Yang Xiaotao curled his lip upon hearing this, thinking, "What kind of approval rating is this? It's all just bought with money."
Whoever has more money has more ability.
Thinking of the feud between the donkey and the elephant in later generations, Yang Xiaotao curled his lip, "It's just a gimmick!"
"Would those arms companies be happy to stop the war now?"
"Would those who profit from the war be happy about this?"
Li Rong glanced at Yang Xiaotao, surprised by his sharp eye, and then explained, "You're right, it's just a trick to fool people."
"but…"
A smug look appeared on Li Rong's face, then she whispered, "I heard that the other side must have been quite a shock because of this!"
Yang Xiaotao's eyes widened. "Tell me quickly."
"It's actually very simple. They see that we have trade relations and are worried that the relationship between the two sides will ease."
"What if things get better between them?"
"So they are both worried and afraid, and I heard that some people have been cursing a lot because of it." Li Rong said with a smile, "It's not just over there, there's also trouble in Annam."
“Especially Bei’an, upon hearing about this, sent a telegram overnight to inquire about our stance.”
At this point, Li Rong's voice became much louder, "We explained that it was just ordinary folk interaction, but they didn't believe us and even sent that guy surnamed Ruan over. He's probably arguing with Old Chen right now."
"Ruan Wenzhe?"
Yang Xiaotao remembered a name; it seemed this guy was very active between Bei'an, China, and the Alliance.
"Yes, yes, that's the guy."
Li Rong immediately nodded, "You don't know? This guy is shameless and willing to go to any lengths; he's really difficult to deal with."
Yang Xiaotao laughed too, "So what if they're difficult to deal with? We'll just stick to our guns and not let go. Do they still dare to be so presumptuous?"
"If they push us too far, we'll cut off their supplies and see what they do then."
Yang Xiaotao spoke with great conviction, but Li Rong just smiled. They only discussed such matters privately, and the specifics depended on the higher-ups' decision.
Li Rong then discussed the recent international situation and returned to the previous question.
Then Liu Lixue said, "Minister Yang, I have previously learned about the situation of domestic films. There is no problem with the film stock issue; it can be resolved."
Upon hearing this, Yang Xiaotao looked at Li Rong.
"Xiaoxue is right!"
After Li Rong finished speaking, she looked at Yang Xiaotao and said, "I've already spoken to the leader. This is also to enrich the spiritual activities of the revolutionary masses. The higher-ups can provide some support, but of course, you'll have to pay the bulk of it."
Yang Xiaotao nodded, then looked up again, "Aunt Rong, why are you asking us about something that the higher-ups have already agreed to?"
Li Rong raised her eyelids, realizing she had misspoke, but her experienced expression quickly returned, and she cleared her throat, saying, "Of course I'm here to inform you!"
"In addition, a comrade from Hong Kong is coming to Beijing for tourism. They are a distributor for your Ninth Division and will come to visit your Ninth Division. Have you made the arrangements?"
Yang Xiaotao didn't take it seriously and gestured towards Liu Lixue with his chin, "I'll leave this to you!"
Liu Lixue nodded, "Okay, I'll make the arrangements then."
After the three finished speaking, Li Rong got up to say goodbye, and Yang Xiaotao and the other man saw her off at the door.
After watching the car drive away, the two headed towards the research institute.
Liu Lixue followed closely behind.
"I'm saying, jobs in foreign trade are really good, lucrative, and you get to experience the outside world. Don't you want to go and see for yourself?"
Yang Xiaotao said without turning his head.
Liu Lixue was taken aback, then raised her head and said, "I'll go wherever I want."
After saying that, the two continued walking forward. But when they were almost at the research institute, Yang Xiaotao suddenly said, "Actually, I think you'd be qualified as a secretary."
After saying that, he walked into the research institute.
Liu Lixue's expression changed as she came to her senses, and then she stretched out her ten fingers and swished them in the air, saying, "Yang Xiaotao, you just wait."
After saying that, she followed him inside, still fuming.
Just thinking about Yang Xiaotao's current appearance, I suddenly felt that this unshaven guy actually had a bit of a manly charm.
She then shook her head vigorously to shake off the unrealistic images in her mind; she did have someone she liked.
half a month later.
Yang Xiaotao sat to one side of the research institute, rubbing his stubble with his fingers, his gaze fixed on the people busy at work.
Also watching were high-ranking officials including Li Hongfeng, Lao Hong, and Zhao Gang.
And the directors of the various research institutes within the institute.
It's fair to say that everyone here has a high social status.
At this time, there were very few people sitting there like Yang Xiaotao.
"Minister Yang, comrades, based on the other party's principles, we modified some parts and created our No. 9 Machine No. 1."
The name "Nine Machines No. 1" was given by Yang Xiaotao after listening to everyone's opinions.
Lu Tao explained from the side, and although most of the people couldn't understand, they all looked shocked.
"We are now installing the computer's motherboard, which we completed under Director Yang's leadership. The entire motherboard consists of three parts, and its capabilities are theoretically superior to the prototype."
Everyone unconsciously glanced at Yang Xiaotao, feeling a surge of admiration.
This is a skill that most people can't do.
Yang Xiaotao, who was being watched by everyone, remained calm.
His gaze fell on the motherboard being installed, and he glanced at the credits on his system.
3280.
Of these, 280 is what was left after the computer was activated last time.
Three thousand credits, that's what the panel in front of me gives me.
Of course, the system evaluation is only good to above.
It didn't even reach the level of "excellent".
The fact that the system gave a rating means that the design is usable.
Yang Xiaotao conducted many experiments afterward, but none of them led to a re-evaluation of the system.
So we used this set.
As for the other parts of the computer, Yang Xiaotao did not participate, but handed them over to others. With the motherboard as the core, all research focused on it.
That's how we got the current No. 9 machine, No. 1.
"Look, everyone, the green light means there's nothing wrong with our motherboard."
Following Lu Tao's gaze, everyone saw that after Xiao Pang turned on the power, the indicator light next to him turned green.
Papapa
Applause suddenly broke out, and then grew louder and louder.
Yang Xiaotao snapped out of his daze, glanced at the scene, and then joined in the applause.
In no time, the computer was assembled, and then everyone turned their attention to Yang Xiaotao again.
"Director Yang, you can turn on the machine now."
As Lu Tao spoke softly, Yang Xiaotao pressed his hands on his legs, then got up and walked forward.
The computer in front of me was about twice the size of the prototype, but much smaller than the large computer in the 'glass cabinet'. It was somewhere in between, so calling it a small computer would be a perfect description.
Yang Xiaotao paused his finger on the switch for a moment, then said to everyone, "Isn't this what you call 'one finger for success or failure'?"
Laughter filled the room, and before anyone could react, Yang Xiaotao pressed the button.
The next second, the computer started buzzing, and the whole room fell silent.
Everyone turned their attention to the machine that held their hopes.
Even breathing stopped at that moment.
All eyes froze at that moment.
"opened."
Yang Xiaotao's voice softly reached everyone's ears, and then the computer's indicator light lit up before returning to normal operation.
Many people clenched their fists at that moment, and then Lu Tao, Wang Kun and others excitedly came to the computer to start the testing phase.
So, in this quiet room, everyone waited for almost two hours.
During this time, everyone's eyes were focused on the computer that was constantly making working noises, until Wang Kun held up the test data, at which point they became nervous.
"Minister Yang, the results are in."
Wang Kun handed it to Yang Xiaotao, but the excited look on his face betrayed his feelings and made those around him vaguely guess.
Yang Xiaotao took the data sheet and looked at it carefully. Then he looked at Li Hongfeng and Yang Youning, who were craning their necks to look at him, and then smiled and said, "Preliminary calculations show that the calculation speed exceeds 100,000 times."
"The final result should be no worse than the prototype."
After speaking, he stood up from his chair and glanced at everyone present. Some people were laughing while hugging the person next to them, some were laughing while wiping away tears, and some had already clenched their fists and gathered them in front of their chests.
"Comrades, we've made it!"
Bang bang bang bang
At this moment, the applause grew louder and lasted for a long time.