books44 Chapter 765, I still have it here!
Chapter 765, I still have it here!
Upon arriving at the office, the old geologist clicked his tongue as he looked at the blueprints that Jiang Xia had spread out, almost covering the entire desk and even extending to the chairs next to it. His sharp eyes kept scanning back and forth between Jiang Xia and the dense lines and symbols.
"Tsk tsk tsk..." The old man shook his head, his tone carrying a hint of elder's teasing and a barely perceptible pity, "Now I know why you don't look so robust! Just looking at these drawings makes this old man dizzy and lightheaded! Did you draw all of this by yourself?"
Jiang Xia quickly waved his hand with a smile, resolutely refusing to take credit: "No, no! Please don't flatter me like that! I just made some improvements and additions to these original drawings; it was all just minor repairs."
Pointing to the different handwriting and areas on the drawing, he explained carefully: "These core designs and original architectures were all explored and created little by little by Engineers Chen and Li from Institute 607, leading the researchers in the institute!"
They were the ones who first came up with the idea and overcame difficulties to create the prototype of this downward-looking 'radar.' I was at most a helper who cut in line."
The old geologist raised his gray eyebrows, his mind perfectly clear.
This kid is interesting. Is he genuinely humble or just really cunning?
After drawing geological structure maps his whole life, how could he not tell which lines were old drafts and which were new additions and changes with completely different ideas?
The workload and technical complexity of these numerous "improvements" are probably no less than that of "creation."
However, his close friends all speak highly of him, so it seems to be the former.
at this time--
"Gululu..."
A loud rumbling sound came from Jiang Xia's stomach, particularly clear in the otherwise quiet office. Jiang Xia immediately blushed and awkwardly rubbed her stomach.
The old geologist was taken aback for a moment, then burst into a hearty laugh: "Hahaha! Good! You're a young man after all, you have a good appetite, your body tells a story! Perfect, I brought some newly issued outdoor food in my bag, you can have some today!"
As he spoke, the old man mysteriously opened the old satchel and carefully took out a square object wrapped tightly in thick oil paper.
Jiang Xia leaned closer curiously, wondering what this novelty was. But when the familiar oil paper packaging and the blurry printed words on it came into view, he almost burst out laughing.
What the heck! Isn't this the compressed instant noodles that he had previously instructed Old Wang to have the logistics department try to produce?!
The old man clearly regarded this as a good thing. He carefully unwrapped the oil paper, took out the dry flatbread and seasoning packet, and then magically produced an enamel mug, pouring in hot water with some clumsiness to soak it.
Not only that, he also went to great lengths to take out two eggs from his old satchel and crack them into the eggs!
"Come on, eat it while it's hot! This stuff can be eaten after just soaking in hot water, and it's filling, perfect for us outdoor enthusiasts. It's just a little bland, so I added some seasoning for you!" The old man enthusiastically pushed the steaming bowl of instant noodles with egg drop soup in front of Jiang Xia.
Looking into the old man's sincere and concerned eyes, Jiang Xia's initial amusement instantly turned into gratitude.
The food is ordinary, but it depends on who cooks it for you!
This distinguished old man treated him like his own nephew, a kindness as heavy as a mountain.
Jiang Xia didn't stand on ceremony anymore. He took the jar, blew on it, and started eating with a happy expression. Although the noodles were simply seasoned, the hot soup warmed him up and made his stomach feel incredibly comfortable.
The taste is still so salty. Obviously, the logistics team didn't change Master Nan Yi's original seasoning packet for some reason.
I just don't understand why the old man complained that it was bland...
Seeing Jiang Xia enjoying his meal, the old geologist nodded in satisfaction before steer the conversation back on track. Pointing to the blueprints, he asked, "Alright, while you eat, tell this old man about your 'downward-looking' radar. How exactly does it work? Can it really see through thick layers of soil and reveal what's underneath?"
Jiang Xia quickly swallowed the noodles in his mouth, put down the bowl, and said earnestly, "Old Li, this project is really not led by me. It would be most appropriate for a real expert to report to you on the principles and technical details."
He turned to the squad leader, Ru, at the door and instructed, "Go quickly to the 112 Factory guesthouse and invite Engineer Chen and Engineer Li from Institute 607 over. Tell them that an important senior expert has arrived and wants to hear their detailed report on the ground-penetrating radar project."
Calling it a report is not wrong at all. This seemingly inconspicuous old man who came by bicycle is now the head of the Ministry of Geology and Geology, and the one who truly decides the strategic direction of the country's resource exploration!
Being able to report directly to him is a huge recognition and opportunity for Engineer Chen and Engineer Li's project!
Fortunately, we were busy until late yesterday, so Director Xiong thoughtfully arranged for Engineer Chen and Engineer Li to rest at the factory guesthouse, and they arrived quickly. Not long after, the two engineers rushed to the office.
Seeing the visitors' sleepy faces, Jiang Xia proudly brandished the large enamel mug still steaming in his hand: "Teachers, have you eaten? Old Li has some good stuff here!"
The old geologist was amused and exasperated by Jiang Xia's childish behavior. He reached out and gently tapped Jiang Xia's head: "You little rascal, you're putting me in a bind! But I do have one."
As he spoke, the old man chuckled and pulled out instant noodles wrapped in oil paper from his old satchel, which seemed to be a treasure trove. As he did so, he explained to Engineer Chen and Engineer Li, “Don’t be shy, have some. We geologists are used to eating and sleeping outdoors all the time. The ministry just issued us this new kind of dry rations. I heard it’s quite useful; you just need to soak it in hot water. Perfect, have a taste.”
When Engineer Chen and Engineer Li saw the kind old man in front of them, although they didn't fully recognize him at first, they knew he was no ordinary person. They quickly waved their hands and said, "No, no, old leader, we've already eaten, we've already eaten..." They were too embarrassed to let an elder, who might even be a leader, treat them to a meal.
After all, not everyone is a clueless idiot.
Seeing this, Jiang Xia chuckled and winked at Squad Leader Ru. Squad Leader Ru understood immediately, walked to the wall, and with a "whoosh," pulled open the door of a filing cabinet.
Good heavens! There were hardly any documents in the cabinet, but instead, there were more than a dozen packs of instant noodles wrapped in the same oil paper, neatly stacked up!
"Teachers, don't be so polite with Old Li!" Jiang Xia said with a smile. "We may not have much else, but we do have a bit of this stuff! It's something that Lao Wang and I tinkered around with back in Beijing, and then we had the logistics department try to produce it. Squad Leader Ru, could you please soak some for Engineer Chen and Engineer Li as well? And eggs... do you still have any eggs?" He turned to look at Old Li.
The elderly geologist was amused by Jiangxia's "stockpiling" display and generously pulled out two more eggs: "Here! Eat as much as you like, so you can work better!"
Looking at the cabinet full of instant noodles and the enthusiastic old man and Jiang Xia in front of them, Engineer Chen and Engineer Li could no longer refuse and could only gratefully accept them.
Soon, the aroma of two bowls of instant noodles wafted through the office again.
While eating instant noodles, the elderly geologist naturally chatted with the two engineers: "This trip was rushed, mainly because in a while I might lead a team to explore the Songliao Plain more thoroughly. There have been some discoveries there so far, and it's worth digging deeper. We need to be fully prepared."
Upon hearing "Songliao Plain" and "lead the team to carefully examine it," Engineers Chen and Li were immediately alarmed and realized the identity of the elderly man traveling incognito.
The hot soup dispelled the morning chill and brought everyone closer. The atmosphere in the office was harmonious, and the old geologist, beaming, steered the conversation back to the main topic: "Alright, my stomach's full, and my energy's replenished. Now, let this old man hear for a good look at just how amazing this treasure of yours is, the one that helps us 'see' the earth's veins!"
His gaze was fixed intently on Engineer Chen and Engineer Li, filled with anticipation.
"Okay! Leader, we are mainly considering the following points..."
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Meanwhile, in an office building in the city, the atmosphere was completely different from the technical challenges being tackled in the research institute.
"Don't worry! I've got your back!"
Li Huaide grinned and said to the people in front of him.