Chapter 3105
It's not shameful to work for your son-in-law
Chapter 3105 It's not shameful to work for your son-in-law
Time flies, and soon May Day is over, and May has arrived.
Yang Xiaotao's work also became increasingly busy.
Busy with a touch of anxiety.
He was neither clear about nor interested in the world situation; all he knew was that he hadn't done many of the things he was supposed to do well.
All he knew was that the goals that were supposed to be achieved in the plan could not be accomplished.
The situation at the High-Tech Industry Research Lab is also not optimistic. It has been established for three months and has not produced any results. Everyone else is waiting for it.
If this continues, it will be a huge blow to public confidence and will also cast a shadow over the future development of high-tech industries.
More importantly, he would betray the leaders who believed in and trusted him.
During this period, Yang Xiaotao tried to make one day count as two, spending most of his time working with researchers at the research institute in order to produce results as soon as possible.
The lack of breakthroughs in printer research, in particular, greatly worried Yang Xiaotao.
If the printer fails to appear, it means that a crucial part of the computer's operation cannot be completed.
This is crucial for enhancing the computer.
Perhaps aware of the pressure Yang Xiaotao was under, Li Hongfeng, Lao Hong, Chen Gong, and others began to take the initiative to take on more work, and even Wang Guodong devoted some of his energy to the management of the Ninth Department.
Although everyone was busy during this period, they also became more cohesive.
As night fell, Yang Xiaotao patted his head, stood up from his chair, and prepared to leave.
Ran Hongbing was waiting at the door. Upon seeing Yang Xiaotao, he hurried forward and said, "Brother-in-law!"
Yang Xiaotao nodded, then smiled, "Let's go, don't be late!"
Ran Hongbing scratched his head. "Mom said you can go over after you're done with your work. There's no need to rush."
Before joining the Ninth Department, he always thought that his brother-in-law's life should be about drinking tea, reading newspapers, and holding meetings to make decisions when necessary.
This is the kind of life the old men under the trees on the street are talking about.
But after entering the Ninth Division, everything changed.
It was completely different from what he had imagined.
They arrive early and leave late every day, and even their meals are served to them by others…
His work involves a wide variety of tasks, and he's already struggling to manage even one job. It's hard to imagine that my brother-in-law has to oversee so many projects and do so many things.
Indeed, being a leader is not easy.
Being a good leader is especially difficult.
That's why Ran Hongbing admires his brother-in-law from the bottom of his heart.
Yang Xiaotao smiled and said, "Let's go, let's get there soon!"
"Ok!"
The two left the research institute together. Yang Xiaotao got into the car, and Ran Hongbing sat in the passenger seat.
Suddenly, Yang Xiaotao asked with a smile, "I heard you've been getting quite close to a few girls?"
As soon as Yang Xiaotao finished speaking, Ran Hongbing immediately shook his head, "Brother-in-law, that's not true, really not!"
Upon seeing this, Yang Xiaotao also laughed.
"Why are you so nervous? You're at the age where you need to get married and start a family. It's not like it's a monster. When the time comes, you should do what you're supposed to do."
"The Ran family still needs you to carry on the family line!"
Ran Hongbing immediately pouted, "I'm not in a hurry, anyway, I still have my second sister!"
As he spoke, Yang Xiaotao shook his head again, then laughed, "Waiting for your second sister? Well, you'll have to wait!"
Ran Xinrui is now focused on her career, and she is making rapid progress under the guidance of Comrade Lao Ran.
Before the Lunar New Year, Ran's mother had mentioned that Ran Xinrui should consider her own affairs. As a result, Ran Xinrui insisted on staying in the courtyard house until the sixth day of the Lunar New Year, and then went to Kuizhou with Old Ran.
Now Ran's mother dared not say anything more; her daughter was grown up and she couldn't be controlled anymore.
Even Ran Qiuye was helpless. Her younger sister had always been stubborn and sensible since she was little. Now that she's grown up, she simply won't listen to anything she says.
Of course, it also depends on who says it. If Yang Xiaotao speaks up, we might actually consider it.
Nowadays, the Ran sisters trust their brother-in-law Yang Xiaotao more than they listen to their father, Old Ran.
"If you don't want to, then be careful!"
Yang Xiaotao saw through Ran Hongbing's meaning and realized that he hadn't considered his own affairs, so he reminded him, "It's said that it's easier for a woman to pursue a man than for a man to pursue a woman."
"If you don't want to, you should just refuse."
"Also, boys must be careful to protect themselves when they're out, especially from girls with bad intentions..."
"Besides, our situation is rather special right now. There's a good chance someone might have designs on you, you know?"
Yang Xiaotao, speaking from experience, offered earnest advice, and Ran Hongbing listened attentively.
He wasn't a delicate flower either; he had seen plenty of filthy things when he visited the courtyard houses before.
"Brother-in-law, don't worry, I understand!"
Ran Hongbing nodded solemnly, "I know those guys have ulterior motives, but I'm on guard."
"It's good to know!"
The two chatted all the way and soon arrived at the Ran family's large courtyard.
As soon as I got off the bus, I saw Dudu running around with Wangwang on a leash at the entrance. I couldn't tell if the person was pulling the dog or the dog was dragging the person. A group of children were following behind them, yelling loudly.
Yueyue and Rongrong were jumping rope with the girls in the yard. I didn't see Duanwu and Miaomiao; they were probably helping out inside.
Well, the Dragon Boat Festival might actually do more harm than good.
"Brother-in-law!"
As soon as she entered the house, Ran Xinrui ran out, her crescent-shaped eyes full of smiles.
"What about your sister?"
Yang Xiaotao nodded, and then spoke about Ran Qiuye.
Ran Xinrui pouted, "Brother-in-law, you come here and immediately look for my eldest sister, without even seeing how much work we've done!"
Yang Xiaotao then noticed that the table was already full of food.
Before Yang Xiaotao could speak, Ran's father came out of the inner room carrying Duanwu and said, "They're here!"
"Dad, I just got here!"
Then, after glaring at Duanwu, the boy quickly jumped down from his father's arms and ran out of the yard.
"Duanwu is a smart kid. I just tested him on a few physics questions, and he answered them all quite well..."
The two sat down, and Ran's father began to speak. Yang Xiaotao quickly said, "Master often gives them lessons in the courtyard!"
"That's it! With Master Ye here, the studies won't be bad!"
Thinking about all of Master Ye's current students, Ran's father knew that if Duanwu really studied hard, his future achievements would be remarkable.
Of course, it would be even better if she could inherit her son-in-law's business.
However, it seems quite difficult now.
Especially since their son-in-law is still on the rise.
Thinking of this, Ran's father focused his attention on his children and grandchildren, and that's when he saw Ran Hongbing.
My own son!
It was my fault back then for not disciplining the child properly.
"I heard he's going to France?"
"Yes, I'll be going next week, as a contestant."
As soon as Yang Xiaotao finished speaking, Ran's father sighed and said, "Child, you should focus on your studies." "I'm telling you, eating is eating. The family should be getting along well. Can't you talk about something else?"
"I think Xiao Duanwu is very good. She studies well and can bring honor to others."
Ran's mother came out, followed by Ran Qiuye carrying a basin. Yang Xiaotao hurriedly stepped forward to help.
"Yes, yes, you're the most important person today, let's not talk about these things, let's not talk about these things!"
As Mr. Ran spoke with a smile, Ran Hongbing called the child back, and the family sat down one after another, and then the lively feast began.
The dinner table was lively, filled with laughter and conversation, discussing everyday matters and returning to family life.
Most of the conversation focused on the children.
Some people said that Miaomiao would study during the Dragon Boat Festival, but her family wasn't worried about that.
Everyone agrees that the older sister is more obedient than the younger sister, Yueyue and Rongrong.
They also said that Dudu was naughty and got a beating during the Dragon Boat Festival. Ran's father said that the older one has to discipline the younger one, and the beating was justified.
Dudu looked aggrieved.
In short, everything about the children, good or bad, becomes entertainment for the adults to chat about at the dinner table, regardless of whether the children are happy or not.
After the children finished eating and ran out to play, the conversation shifted to work.
When Ran's father talked about the satellite launch center, he said, "The use of computers has indeed improved the operating procedures, but there are still some unsatisfactory aspects."
Ran Xinrui added from the side, "Brother-in-law, can your computers be made a little better? The current response speed is too slow!"
"Of course, it's much better than before!"
Yang Xiaotao nodded. "We have been continuously improving the performance."
"However, the technology hasn't broken through yet, which is a major hurdle. And right now, we're still focusing on printers, which is a real headache!"
Mr. Ran nodded, “You can’t be impatient when doing research. You have to stay calm, especially when it’s a critical moment.”
“Especially what you are doing now, it’s already very good. There is no one in China who is better than you. This is an advantage, but also a pressure.”
"I've heard about printers. They involve many fields and aren't something you can just make casually; you need a lot of experience..."
"It would be great if you did research together with universities and research institutes..."
Ran's father spoke logically and clearly, and Yang Xiaotao nodded in agreement.
Even Ran Hongbing chimed in, "Dad, our entire research institute, with over a hundred people, is struggling with this printer. It's been going on for over half a year since last year, and we still can't get past it!"
Ran's father glanced at Ran Hongbing and said seriously, "I just said, don't be impatient."
"Back when we were in the Northwest, we could spend half a year calculating a single number. You guys are nothing compared to that!"
Hearing what Ran's father said, Yang Xiaotao also realized that he had been a bit too impatient lately.
It's possible that the computer's sales to external customers did not meet their expectations.
Or perhaps Ran's father was right: haste makes waste.
Just as Yang Xiaotao was agreeing, Ran's mother, who had been listening for half the night, became unhappy when Ran's father brought up the Northwest issue, especially since he was talking to his one and a half son.
So he coughed lightly and looked at Ran's father, saying, "You make it sound so easy. If they weren't in a hurry, they would be so busy that they'd neglect their families and no one would care about them."
"If you're so kind, go and help. You can't help yourself, so why are you standing here pulling away someone else's ladder?"
"How did I remove the ladder? Research has to be done step by step!"
Mr. Ran felt he was right, but Mrs. Ran didn't care. She just thought Mr. Ran was wrong. "Then why don't you do it? Xiao Tao happens to have a research institute there. Why don't you go and lend a hand?"
As it turns out, mothers-in-law tend to find their sons-in-law more and more pleasing to the eye the longer they look at them.
The facts also prove that women have a natural advantage when it comes to bickering.
After a few words, Ran's father lost face.
Did he not want to go to the Ninth Research Institute?
He did it for the sake of building the revolution; the revolutionary post required him.
he…
He's not the kind of person who's old-fashioned; there's nothing shameful about working for your son-in-law.
Seeing that Ran's father's expression was off, Yang Xiaotao quickly looked at Ran Xinrui beside him and asked, "When are you leaving?"
Ran Xinrui immediately said, "Of course, the sooner the better!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he saw his mother staring at him with a deathly gaze, so he quickly lowered his head and stuck out his tongue, "Well, Dad's the boss."
Ran's father glanced at Ran's mother, then said to Yang Xiaotao, "That depends on when your satellite needs to be launched!"
Yang Xiaotao never expected that the topic he had brought up would actually come back to him!
"Well, I'll ask Teacher Shu later to see what the arrangements are."
"We may launch two this year, but the time between launches might be a bit short."
"Dad, you really need to keep a close eye on things in Kuizhou. It's worth billions!"
He nodded to Ran's father as he spoke, and Ran's mother, upon hearing that it was several billion, quickly said, "That important?"
Then she looked at Ran's father, who chuckled and said, "It's alright, I'm used to it!"
Only then did Ran's mother nod, and her gaze towards Ran's father became more pleasing.
Ran Qiuye then changed the subject and started talking about education.
Every time this topic comes up, Comrade Ran sighs for a while, then feels a sense of pride that there are successors.
He was the one who led Ran Qiuye onto the path of becoming a people's teacher, but unfortunately, after taking the lead, he went to the Northwest and didn't give his daughter much guidance.
Later, he changed jobs, and his former dream of becoming an educator became a beautiful memory.
He is very pleased to see that Ran Qiuye has been able to persevere.
Especially as I get better and better at this job, I feel even more proud.
"I heard that you guys have to pay for school? That's quite an expense!"
Speaking of this, Ran's father recalled that when Old Wang learned about this, he was first distressed about spending so much money, and then he looked overjoyed.
"Our leader said that if he weren't short of money, he would have to contribute something!"
Yang Xiaotao listened without saying anything; he knew that Old Wang was really capable of doing such a thing.
Of course, some people have already started taking action.
Take, for example, Mr. Huang and Mr. Zhang.
Upon learning of this, the two did not say much, but held a private meeting and allocated a portion of the funds from the First Ministry of Machine Building and the Third Ministry of Machine Building.
It wasn't much, but Ran Qiuye was extremely grateful.
Similarly, when Uncle Qing and the others found out, although they didn't say anything, they were all very clear about it.
Ran Qiuye smiled at her father, "Although the expenses are not small, the classrooms at school are full of children this year."
At this point, Ran Qiuye took a deep breath and said in a proud voice, "What child in the countryside doesn't want to go to school? It's always the case that even a hero can be brought down by a penny!"
"Now that we've provided them with this small amount of money, their families in the countryside have no worries about their livelihoods, and their children can go to school."
"Let them know that children can not only learn knowledge by going to school, but also earn money for the family, and let them do the math themselves."
"So far, the number of students enrolled in primary schools around Beijing has doubled!"
"In rural schools across the country, the number has more than doubled!"
When Ran Qiuye said this, she was filled with pride.
She finally turned her dream into reality.
One day, she wants all the children in the country to be able to sit in classrooms and read aloud in front of the blackboard.
We are proud Young Pioneers, we are the successors of our motherland's future.