Chapter 141

Originally, everyone was holding their wine cups drinking, after all, this was wedding wine, the wedding wine of the son of the Qingshan Factory's Factory Director, and moreover, the wedding wine celebrating Qingshan Factory's development and growth.

As a result, now no one is drinking; everyone is listening to Qin Miao introduce the second project.

Qingshan Factory never aimed too high; the first project was the pressure cooker—just press the stamping machine up and down and the pot comes out. The other workers in the factory are all doing odd jobs: cutting material, packing boxes, moving things—basically, after being abandoned by their superiors, everyone held their breath and had to work hard!

The factory's benefits have improved many times over compared to before in the military-industrial system; this year, the factory's year-end goods are distributed generously—rice, flour, grain, oil, all kinds of meat—everyone can enjoy a plentiful New Year without spending a penny.

Moreover, grain and meat coupons are no longer needed; reportedly, the supplies were coordinated by the military. Everyone is full of confidence about the future!

Now the second project has arrived, and its technical content is high.

Put rice and water in, nothing else to manage—this pot can cook rice by itself, and it even knows when it's done, switching from cooking mode to keep-warm mode!

High technology, absolutely high technology! Indeed, those who have attended university are just different!

"For now, we will first make a 5-liter electric rice cooker; this capacity is just right for a family of four, and later, once sales open up, we can expand or shrink it. In terms of material, most is steel, with a small part plastic…"

Qin Jianhua also stopped drinking with the other old brothers, listening seriously to Qin Miao's explanation—this electric rice cooker concerns the future of Qingshan Factory!

Although the pressure cooker also makes money, it relies on stainless steel supplied by the military; if one day the military stops supplying, Qingshan Factory will immediately fall into crisis.

This second electric rice cooker is different: its main body is steel, materials are not a worry, and with that whatever ferromagnetic temperature-sensing mechanism and that coating technology, others cannot imitate it—one could say it is practically tailor-made for Qingshan Factory!

Generally speaking, the south mainly eats rice, the north mainly eats steamed buns, but there are exceptions—for example, Northeastern rice, which has always been the most popular; the three northeastern provinces also mainly eat rice; as for the Capital… people from all over the country are there, and rice and steamed buns are necessities of life.

Moreover, people in the Capital have money; with an electric rice cooker, they won't waste time cooking rice anymore.

Once this electric rice cooker sells well, Qingshan Factory will no longer have to worry about the future!

"San Shui, after the electric rice cooker opens the market, what should we make next?"

"Let's combine our electric rice cooker and pressure cooker to make an electric pressure cooker!"

"This… is possible? Everyone is full of envy."

"Then what after that?"

"Then after that, there are two directions; first, we transition to other home appliances." Qin Miao raised a finger: "For example, televisions, electric refrigerators, washing machines—we, Qingshan Factory, will develop into a home appliance conglomerate…"

Back then, Niu Guishan wanted to make these, but Qin Miao opposed, after all, the foundation was thin, couldn't withstand the strain, and besides, these technologies are highly advanced—you can't swallow them in one bite or you'll choke; now Qingshan Factory's foundation is solid, Qin Miao has found his footing, and we can fully develop toward the high end.

"And the second?"

"Second, we transition toward automobile manufacturing, starting with motorcycles, then cars and trucks, developing into an automobile conglomerate…"

Qin Miao said, and everyone listened; unnoticed, the dishes on the table had gone cold.

A glance at the watch showed it was past ten!

"Everyone, hurry up and eat; after eating, go home to sleep! San Shui and Miaomiao are also tired, so don't stand by the table toasting—let's all have one drink together, then let San Shui and Miaomiao go rest!"

"Good!"

The north wind howled, and in this cold winter, two shadows stretched long under the streetlamp.

"Brother San Shui, can Qingshan Factory really develop to that scale?"

Anything Qin Miao said is something only a large state-owned enterprise could do!

Qin Miao smiled: "That's natural! As long as our dad remains factory director for a day, this factory must move upward each day! Who knows, maybe it could even become a global top 500 company someday!"

The north wind blew, and the white breath from his mouth drifted with the wind. At that moment, Qin Miao suddenly felt a heroic spirit; having come to this era, he certainly must make a grand splash!

As they spoke, they had already arrived at the family quarters; Qin Miao had just opened the door when he furrowed his brows.

"You little brats, all get out here for old man!"

No one paid him any heed.

"Old man here has a big unity token; whoever comes out first can get one, but those who come later get nothing!"

Whoosh…

From the wardrobe, under the bed, even beneath the desk… a bunch of little rascals came out.

How old are these kids, already misbehaving, sneaking over to eavesdrop on others' bridal chambers!

"Hello, Brother San Shui!"

"Hello, Sister-in-law!"

These guys, still not shy at all!

Chu Miaomiao watched the little brat snatch the money and run off happily, feeling helpless: 'Brother San Shui, this…'

"Wait, don't rush."

Qin Miao said, walking to the window, opening it; instantly, cold wind whooshed in.

"Hey, you guys, aren't you afraid of freezing to death?"

Several older teens, shivering, crawled in from outside the window, snot and tears streaming.

"Brother San Shui… the unity token…"

"Gone, hurry up and leave!"

Chu Miaomiao poked her head out, glanced outside, and indeed there was a row of heating mains passing outside the window; however… in this freezing weather, sitting on it is truly uncomfortable, these people…

"Oh dear!"

Seeing someone unwilling to leave, Qin Miao lifted a foot and kicked that guy's butt; the fellow stumbled out the door, and then… bang!

Qin Miao shut the door; good, now it's finally quiet—if there are still more… then I can't control it.

"Miaomiao, we… can finally sleep together openly."

"Brother San Shui…"

Before, we always had to sneak around; even at Ha Gong Da, we had to be careful, after all, my sister and brother-in-law are at the school—who knows if they'd snitch to my father-in-law.

Qin Miao embraced his wife, gazing at her lovingly, then lightly pressed his lips to hers.

Youth is great—after exhausting ourselves all day, we're still full of energy tonight; this big bed is truly comfortable, and when we return to Ha Gong Da, we'll need a bed like this too!

The next day, Qin Miao woke up smelling the aroma of food, saw his busy wife in the kitchen, and this feeling of home made him very nostalgic.

"Brother San Shui, you awake? The things for the return visit, our dad has prepared them all."

Mm, after we finish eating we'll go, let's drive that sports car!

Brother San Shui, Wu Dai and Ku Sai…

Mm, this gift is pretty good; we also need to return a big gift.

What gift?

Fighter jet!