Chapter 235 Done
"Junior high school education!?"

Not only Zhou Guotao, but even the two experts from the 201 Institute behind him were stunned with surprise.

"In fact, Comrade Xu Qiang was admitted to the TV University last year. In a few days, he will report to the school in the provincial capital." Liu Biao said quickly.

"You haven't been to college yet." Zhou Guotao felt more and more unbelievable and said, "Xu Qiang, you haven't been to college yet, so how did you learn how to make aramid paper?"

“Does the university teach how to make aramid paper?”

“This…I won’t teach you…”

"That's it. Even if I go to college, I still can't learn how to make aramid paper." Xu Qiang said with a smile.

"..."

"Actually, I made this thing because of a sudden inspiration, thanks to that foreign book. Otherwise, I would have no idea..." said Xu Qiang.

"Forehead."

Xu Qiang's few casual words made the two experts from Institute 201 present feel a little ashamed.

Back then, in order to break the monopoly of Europe and the United States, the Fifth Ministry of Machine Building gathered the national strength to develop this aramid paper product. There were many senior engineers, masters, doctors, and even academicians among them, but the final result was still failure.

Nowadays, it is quite ironic that a young man with only a junior high school education has successfully developed it due to a sudden inspiration.

"It's already eleven o'clock... Comrade Xu Qiang just came back from a business trip today and didn't get much sleep yesterday. I think we should just leave it at that for today." Liu Biao said, looking at his watch.

"Okay, that's it for today." Zhou Guotao nodded and said, "Thank you Director Liu and Comrade Xu Qiang for your work tonight. We have truly seen the technical strength of your factory. We will return to BJ tomorrow. I will report what happened here to the minister truthfully."

"Director Zhou, I know you are eager to go home, but I also have a request, and I hope Director Zhou will agree." Liu Biao said.

"Director Liu, please tell us if you have any problems. We will definitely help us if we can," said Zhou Guotao.

"My request is that Director Liu and the others could stay one more day tomorrow so that I, as the factory director, can play the role of host. At the very least, can we have a drink together?" Liu Biao said with a smile.

"Well... Director Liu, we have discipline..."

"Let me put it this way. The three of you have been in our factory for a few days, and every day you only eat the noodles and fermented tofu that you brought with you. If this matter gets out, how will people from other units view me as the factory director? Am I ignorant or too stupid? Who will be willing to visit our factory in the future? Maybe the provincial leaders will criticize me..." Liu Biao said with a sigh.

"Hahaha!" Zhou Guotao laughed out loud upon hearing this.

"So I hope Director Zhou can give me a chance, even if we just sit for a while. You can talk to the minister whatever you want later. At least I can't feel guilty." Liu Biao paused, then said, "Don't worry, Director Zhou, I will pay for the meal out of my own pocket and will not spend a penny of the factory's money. If you feel bad about it, you can treat me to Peking duck next time I go to BJ. I haven't eaten that thing yet..."

Liu Biao was determined to treat Zhou Guotao to a meal. As for the reason, it was just as he said. Although the country had expressly prohibited enterprises from spending public funds on food and drink, in fact almost every factory would reserve a sum of "entertainment expenses". The smaller the factory, the more they would care about the pomp.

However, Liu Biao really paid for his superiors' meals out of his own pocket. His salary was not low, 220 yuan per month, several times higher than that of ordinary workers, but one-third of it was used to treat his superiors to meals.

Moreover, for Liu Biao, the leader of the inspection team sent by the Fifth Ministry of Machine Building is equivalent to an "imperial envoy". If he can have a good relationship with such a person, it will definitely be very beneficial to the factory director in the future. You know, Liu Biao has been the factory director for so many years and has never had the opportunity to meet the minister. Now is undoubtedly a good opportunity to communicate with superiors and promote his own company.

"Haha, okay, then we'll stay one more day and apologize for causing trouble to Director Liu." After hearing what Liu Biao said, Zhou Guotao finally nodded.

At this point, Zhou Guotao no longer needed to reject Liu Biao's kindness.

It was obvious that Xu Qiang had proved with his strength that he had indeed mastered the production technology of aramid paper. The newly made samples were also recognized by the two experts. Even if Liu Biao did not entertain them, he would definitely report truthfully.

Moreover, the successful development of aramid paper is a major breakthrough for the development of China's high-tech materials. It will not only have very important practical significance and value for the country, but also have a huge impact on Shengli Machinery Factory. If nothing unexpected happens, Xu Qiang and the factory director Liu Biao will receive high-level awards. "No trouble, if you come every day, I will treat you every day!" Liu Biao said with a smile.

"That's it, let's all go back and rest first." Zhou Guotao said.

"Okay, everyone go back and rest." It was only at this time that Liu Biao signaled everyone to leave.

"Xu Qiang, congratulations!"

"Too good!"

"Let's have a meal together sometime. After all, we have worked in the workshop together before. I have even helped you unload the truck..."

For a moment, everyone surrounded Xu Qiang and came forward to congratulate him.

Everyone can see that the new product developed by Xu Qiang this time is definitely extraordinary. After all, even people from the department came, which shows that it is not a trivial matter.

Xu Qiang's performance tonight also amazed everyone. They also saw with their own eyes that Xu Qiang used the machine he made to make aramid paper, which was like a magic trick.

In addition, anyone with a discerning eye can see that Xu Qiang’s successful development of this new product will definitely receive a huge reward. You know, Xu Qiang had already won the title of model worker of the factory for his successful development of military batteries. This time even people from the department came, so the reward must be quite high!

"Thank you, thank you everyone. I will treat you all to a meal when I have time."

After putting everyone off, Xu Qiang felt very tired. During these days of business trip, he had been working in a high-intensity state and was seriously sleep deprived. At this moment, his eyes were already bloodshot.

"Go back and rest." Zhou Guotao obviously noticed Xu Qiang's fatigue, so he walked up to him and didn't say much. He just patted him on the shoulder and told him to go back to sleep.

"Go to the guesthouse for lunch tomorrow at noon. Remember not to be late."

Liu Biao gave Xu Qiang some instructions, then turned around and saw Zhou Guotao and his group off.

Afterwards, people began to disperse. After He Yonghong turned off all the equipment, he rode Xu Qiang's motorcycle and took Xu Qiang back to his new home.

"You have made our factory director proud this time." On the way, He Yonghong was also very happy. He only heard him say, "I think this time, the factory may not be able to keep you..."

He Yonghong could also see that Xu Qiang's technical ability was really strong. Even when He Yonghong was at his most glorious time in the army, he had never received such high-level attention. Such talents were destined not to be confined to a remote arsenal in the future, but would definitely move to a higher level.

If there is any unknown factor in Xu Qiang's future, it is his academic qualifications. Under the current domestic system, the higher you go, the more stringent the academic requirements become, especially in top scientific research institutions. Even the smallest intern technician must have a college degree or above.

Therefore, even if Xu Qiang graduates from university in the future, he will not be able to reach a higher position and stage if he does not continue his studies.

But no matter what, being able to make a breakthrough in such a major scientific research project will definitely be valued by the department, and there is a high probability that Xu Qiang will be transferred to work in BJ.

"Who knows... I just want to sleep now." Xu Qiang smiled and said, "No matter what the future holds, I will take you with me. If you are willing to follow me, I guarantee that you will be able to make a lot of money."

"What do you mean? It's not a big deal that you're rich?" He Yonghong turned his head and glanced at Xu Qiang.

"That's right, I am rich and that's great! What? Do you look down on capitalists?" Xu Qiang said with a raised eyebrow.

"Just wait for the list to be drawn up in the future, hahaha!" He Yonghong laughed, then stepped on the accelerator. Amid the roar of the motor, the car quickly shuttled through the road in the factory area...

(End of this chapter)