Chapter 336 Initiative

"Master, actually I have always wanted to go back to the factory..."

"Don't talk nonsense to me, kid!" Liu Biao rolled his eyes at Xu Qiang and said, "You young people, who wouldn't want to climb the high branches? Besides, you are already such a big expert, our factory is too small to accommodate a big Buddha like you."

"Hahaha!" Xu Qiang laughed out loud when he heard that.

"No matter what, you are the top talent from our factory, and this is also the honor of the whole factory." Liu Biao paused, and then said: "But no matter what, Xiaoying must come back in the future. You and I have no right to control her. Go wherever you want!"

Liu Biao was obviously a shrewd man. He also knew that the relationship between his daughter and Xu Qiang was very stable. As for their discussion of marriage, in fact, Liu Biao and his wife had already acquiesced to it last time. Especially Liu Biao's wife, she was very supportive of Xu Qiang, so even if Liu Biao disagreed, there was no way to stop it.

The reason why Liu Biao had always been reluctant to let his daughter and Xu Qiang be together was because he had already seen at that time that Xu Qiang had a promising future and was definitely not someone that a factory like theirs could retain.

In fact, if Xu Qiang was just generally outstanding, for example, he just worked honestly in the factory occasionally and was a model worker, Liu Biao might not have to worry at all, and he would have readily agreed to their relationship. But what Liu Biao did not expect was that Xu Qiang's subsequent development was simply amazing. Not only did he get into university, he also completed national key projects in succession, won top science and technology awards, and was favored by Minister Zhang. This series of achievements has begun to make Liu Biao look up to him.

Such an outstanding boy will definitely be favored by many girls outside. Even with his current achievements, it will be no problem for him to marry a high-ranking official's woman. Doing so will undoubtedly be more helpful to Xu Qiang's future prospects.

Although Liu Biao's daughter is also very outstanding and can definitely be described as a good girl picked out of a thousand, there is obviously a huge gap in status between Liu Siying and Xu Qiang. If Xu Qiang becomes unfaithful, his daughter will undoubtedly be the one who suffers the most.

Therefore, Liu Biao still needs to "observe" Xu Qiang for a period of time to see if he can withstand the temptation in a "glamorous world" like Shanghai. But from the current situation, Xu Qiang's performance is still good. He has always been very caring towards Liu Siying, which finally made Liu Biao recognize him.

In this case, Liu Biao still plans to let his daughter continue to "tie" Xu Qiang, perhaps she can make more contributions to the factory in the future.

"Haha, no one can predict what will happen in the future. We still have to follow the organization's arrangements." Xu Qiang smiled and continued, "Xiaoying and I are now participating in many national projects together. The superiors also attach great importance to her..."

Of course, Xu Qiang doesn't want Liu Siying to stay in the factory in the future. On the one hand, it's because Xu Qiang will definitely settle in Shanghai in the future. On the other hand, Liu Siying is actually a very strong electronics expert, especially good at designing transistor circuits. Xu Qiang needs her help to design equipment circuits for many chemical equipment production, so the two are now both lovers and partners. Xu Qiang will definitely arrange her to work for him in the future.

"Don't forget, you are assigned to TVU by the factory, and the factory is still paying you. I won't say anything, but Xiaoying must come back." Liu Biao obviously didn't want to give in, and he continued, "This is also a national regulation. College students must return to their hometowns when they are assigned. Can you still violate the national regulations?"

"That's of course impossible, but I think, since Xiaoying is so outstanding, why can't we give her a bigger stage?" Xu Qiang paused, then said: "I think we should talk about this matter later. Who knows what arrangements the superiors will make by then."

Xu Qiang knew that there was no need to argue with Liu Biao about this matter now. After all, the Fifth Ministry of Machine Building was about to be abolished. The future of both him and Liu Siying was still unknown, especially since both of them had won the National Science and Technology Progress Award. It was impossible for their superiors to ignore such talents.

"That's right!" Liu Biao raised his eyebrows and said, "Speaking of which, our factory will also have to make big moves. The department has informed me that the factory will begin to move gradually after the new year. The factory buildings and dormitory buildings in Fuzhou were partially completed two months ago. It is estimated that in two years at most, our factory will be able to move out of here completely!"

"That's great!" Xu Qiang's eyes lit up immediately after hearing this, and he said, "In fact, I have long felt that this poor and remote area is very unfavorable to the long-term development of our factory. This time we move to Fuzhou, and the development will definitely be much faster."

"Yes, I have been looking forward to this day for a long time..." Liu Biao said with some emotion.

"I have half a month's vacation after the Chinese New Year. If the factory has any technical needs, I will definitely help if I can." Xu Qiang suddenly said.

"It's not easy for you now. You have undertaken so many national key projects. If you want to be valued by the new superior leadership team in the future, you need to make a lot of efforts." Liu Biao paused and continued, "As for the factory, the current orders for various military products are very sufficient, at least enough to maintain production for about two years. Even if you can develop new products, it is likely that they will be sold to others. Although it is a bit selfish to say this, I only have such great ability, enough to manage my own factory. I really can't take care of the affairs of other factories..."

"I understand." Xu Qiang nodded when he heard it.

Liu Biao’s words were very clear, that is, at present, Shengli Machinery Factory no longer needs Xu Qiang to carry out research and development of new products.

If it were a private enterprise in the future, of course the more products developed, the better. Even if they are not used temporarily, they can be used as technology reserves and mass-produced when the time is right.

But for a third-line arsenal like Shengli Machinery Factory, it still has to follow the planned economy system. Whenever a new product is developed, it is not necessarily produced in the factory. The superior will designate a certain enterprise to produce it according to the situation of the subordinate enterprises. This means that even if Xu Qiang develops a new product for Shengli Machinery Factory now, it is very likely that it will be mass-produced in other enterprises in the end. No matter how high Liu Biao's awareness is, he will never do something that will make wedding clothes for others.

Moreover, today's Shengli Machinery Factory can be said to be the best-developed third-line enterprise in the whole of Jiangxi. Previously, whether it was the transformation of the chemical workshop to produce fertilizers or the newly introduced military battery production line, the factory had obtained a large number of orders. With good economic benefits, Liu Biao's life naturally became much better. The factory had more and more funds, and the treatment of the workers was among the best among the state-owned enterprises in the whole of Jiangxi. It can be said that since Liu Biao became the factory director, the past one or two years have been the most secure and comfortable time for him.

In addition, Liu Biao's health is getting worse and worse, and his energy is obviously not as strong as before. Although he still patrols the factory every day and strives to do everything personally, after a busy day, sometimes he goes straight to bed without even eating.

"When the factory moves to Fuzhou, this place will become more and more desolate..." Liu Biao looked a little emotional at this time. He continued, "I have worked here for half my life, and too many memories are left in this mountain valley... Maybe when I retire, I will come back here to protect the factory and buildings here..."

"Weren't you from Shanghai before? If you retire, I think it would be better for you to return to Shanghai."

“I can’t go back to Shanghai…”

"How can you not go back? Isn't that your old home?"

"I even gave up my house in Shanghai, how could I have the chance to go back? But to be honest, many of my former comrades and colleagues are there. Xiaoying was also born there..." Hearing what Xu Qiang said, Liu Biao couldn't help but fall into a brief contemplation.

"The house issue is easy. If Liu Siying and I continue to work and live in Shanghai in the future, we will definitely be allocated a house. If that is not possible, I can use the money I earn to buy a house in Shanghai, and then I will give it to you and your wife to live in." Xu Qiang said.

"You are quite conscientious, kid?" Liu Biao nodded approvingly, but then he reacted and said with a gloomy face: "Don't worry about our family's affairs, just take care of yourself!"

"Hey." Xu Qiang responded.

In fact, when Xu Qiang came back this time, he was thinking about settling his marriage with Liu Siying. After all, the two have been in love for more than a year, and now it is time to talk about marriage.

Xu Qiang has always liked Liu Siying very much. In his opinion, meeting such an excellent girl is the biggest surprise he has received after his rebirth.

Perhaps with Xu Qiang's current financial resources and status, he can find a girl with a better family background and who is prettier. But for Xu Qiang, a girl like Liu Siying is the most suitable one for him. She is intelligent and beautiful, and does not covet material enjoyment. Moreover, both of them are engaged in scientific research and have a common language, which is very rare.

Originally Xu Qiang thought that with his current identity and status, Liu Biao should easily agree to the matter between his daughter and himself.

But now it seems that this matter will have to wait a little longer.

But no matter what, Liu Biao is always Xu Qiang's master and old leader, and Xu Qiang still respects him very much from the bottom of his heart.

"Come to my house for dinner tonight and call your mother over too." Liu Biao suddenly said.

"Okay!" Xu Qiang was immediately delighted when he heard that.

It was obvious that Liu Biao was very good at understanding people's psychology. He first poured a bucket of cold water on Xu Qiang, and then gave him a glimmer of hope.

Inviting Xu Qiang's mother to visit actually means that Liu Biao has recognized the relationship between Xu Qiang and his daughter and has begun to treat Xu Qiang's mother as a relative or friend.

However, whether Xu Qiang and Liu Siying's relationship can finally be successful still requires Liu Biao's approval.

The most amazing thing about Liu Biao is that he can always firmly grasp the initiative in everything he does. This is also what Xu Qiang wants to learn from him...

(End of this chapter)