darknovel Chapter 3263 The Voice of Our 9th Division
Chapter 3263 The Voice of Our 9th Division
Chapter 3263 The Voice of Our Ninth Division
At one o'clock in the morning, Yang Xiaotao and Chen Lao put the old man in the car and stood there silently.
During the party, the two exchanged glances, and Li Rong even poked him with her finger to warn him to be on his guard.
Throughout the entire evening, except for the scene of "Ten Red Army Soldiers Sending Off," when the old man's face was moved and his eyes were filled with tears, he was smiling the whole time.
They don't just laugh; they also ask questions.
For example, if he receives a game console as a consolation prize, he might wonder about its value.
Yang Xiaotao could only patiently explain the situation abroad. It wasn't necessary to learn about new things from abroad, but it also couldn't be out of touch.
The old man nodded, and then asked about the machine tool.
He said he saw a lot of machine tools when he was in Northeast China, but unfortunately many of them were taken away by the alliance.
Then they inquired about the development of machine tools in China.
When the old man learned that the CNC machine tools developed by the Ninth Division could only be made by the Ninth Division, he turned his head to look at Old Chen. Although he did not speak, Old Chen's arm trembled slightly.
Then the elderly man personally went on stage to present the Outstanding Group Award.
On stage, the old man took off his coat for the first time, revealing his frail body.
Even as it walks, it still exudes an aura of power and dominance.
Over the years, Yang Xiaotao has seen many celebrities who have appeared in film and television works.
I've seen Mr. He's carefree attitude, Mr. Peng's domineering presence, and Mr. Liu's refined elegance. I've also had tea with the unassuming Mr. Xu and dined with Mr. Ye.
You can find something unique in each of them.
Only in the old man before him did Yang Xiaotao see complexity and multifaceted nature.
He can be ruthless and domineering, or refined and composed. Just when you think that's all there is to him, he will reveal a side of himself you've never seen before, in ways you never expected.
All of these elements combined create a unique charm.
After the award ceremony, the elderly man did not rush to leave, but instead asked Yang Xiaotao about the future prospects of computers and their applications in various fields.
After Yang Xiaotao had answered for more than half an hour, the old man asked another question: he wanted a computer.
In this way, he can learn about more new things.
Yang Xiaotao was naturally overjoyed with this, and even offered to give the elderly a new computer with every upgrade.
This kept the old man smiling.
In this way, the satisfied old man was sent away.
"Boss, this is quite a surprise!"
Yang Xiaotao watched the car disappear into the night, and the jeeps flanking it broke the silence.
Old Chen nodded, still frowning.
What happened tonight was unexpected. Someone who had already semi-retired suddenly appeared in public, and in this way, in front of the whole nation.
He couldn't figure out the pros and cons even after thinking about it all night.
Especially their behavior; they really seemed to have come specifically to watch a performance.
But the more this happened, the more uncertain he felt.
Great sound, great sound, great skill but no work!
This guy's plans are always mysterious and unpredictable, making them impossible to fathom!
So he went to learn from others and see what was going on in this situation!
"I go first!"
Old Chen's preoccupied look made Yang Xiaotao swallow his words. He was already hungry late at night and wanted Old Chen to stay for dinner.
"Okay, boss, please drive carefully!"
Old Chen nodded, then waved and quickly got into the car.
After Old Chen left, Yang Xiaotao turned to look at Li Hongfeng and the others.
Yang Youning, Xu Yuanshan, and the others huddled together smoking, their excitement still lingering.
Firstly, the arrival of the elderly brought them a pleasant surprise.
Undeniably, the halo of honor bestowed upon the elderly has this effect.
Secondly, today's live broadcast has come to a successful end!
You see, today's performance is not like the previous ones, where everyone secretly presented awards and performed behind closed doors.
This is being broadcast live to tens of millions of people across the country; every move here will be seen by tens of millions of eyes.
Everything that happened here will become a cherished memory for people in the future.
This time, the Ninth Division successfully completed its mission, marking a significant milestone in its development.
"What, want another late-night snack?"
Yang Xiaotao walked up to the crowd with a grin, his gaze sweeping over each person.
After the performance, everyone left one by one, leaving only a few people from headquarters.
Li Hongfeng, Lao Hong, Xu Yuanshan, Yang Youning, Wang Guodong, Chen Gong, Zhao Gang, Liang Zuoxin, Yu Zecheng, Zhao Chuanjun!
Upon hearing this, Yang Youning spoke first, "No problem! We haven't eaten the dumplings yet, so let's celebrate the New Year together!"
"Get lost! Why are you spending the New Year with a grumpy old man like you instead of your family?"
As soon as Yang Youning finished speaking, Chen Gong jokingly remarked from the side.
The crowd burst into laughter again.
But Chen Gong quickly laughed again, "However, if President Yang is treating me to dinner, I'd be happy to join in!"
"Old Chen, you've gone bad!"
Yang Xiaotao immediately pointed at Chen Gong, looking like he had seen a bad guy.
Xu Yuanshan then urged everyone, "Come on, let's go out for dinner tonight. President Yang is treating and will be cooking himself."
"This is a rare opportunity!"
After saying that, he took Li Hongfeng and Lao Hong's hands and walked back.
Both of them had family members living elsewhere. They had asked their family members to come to Beijing several times, but Li Hongfeng refused each time. Yang Xiaotao and the others couldn't do anything about it.
As for Zhao Gang, he's on duty tonight.
During the Spring Festival, someone needs to be on duty every day, and Zhao Gang happened to draw lots for today.
Of course, this excludes the few people in the security department; they need to pay even more attention than usual.
To this end, Liang Zuoxin and Yu Zecheng were paired up, and Zhao Chuanjun and Chen Mingli were paired up, with the four of them taking turns on duty to ensure that there were no problems at headquarters.
Seeing a group of people walking towards the cafeteria, Yang Xiaotao gave a wry smile.
Then he said to Wang Hao, who was standing next to him, "Have Xiao'e take the child home. I reckon I won't be back until late at night!"
Wang Hao nodded immediately upon hearing this, and then went to the office to find Lou Xiao'e.
Upon arriving at the cafeteria, the group casually found a place to sit down.
It's late, and there aren't many people in the canteen. The people on duty have already eaten, and there are only two kitchen helpers on night duty.
Their task is not to cook, but to reheat the prepared food so that there is something to eat when someone comes to eat.
Seeing such a group of leaders coming to dine, the two men were both excited and their legs felt a little weak. They didn't know how to cook for the leaders. Just as the two were staring at each other blankly, Yang Xiaotao walked in, casually picked up an apron from the side, and tied it on.
Both of them were taken aback.
They hadn't been working in the headquarters canteen for long, but they had heard from the chefs that General Manager Yang's cooking skills were no worse than those of the head chef.
However, as his status has risen in recent years, he rarely cooks in front of others anymore. But in the past, people would flock to Mr. Yang's house for meals, wearing down the threshold.
Judging from this setup, they're going to cook a meal!
"Mr. Yang, what's this?"
The two hurried forward, and Yang Xiaotao waved his hand with a smile, "What else could it be? I've been dragged here to cook!"
After realizing what was happening, the two couldn't help but laugh. Their boss, Mr. Yang, could be terrifying when he got serious.
But when they get friendly, they'll cook without hesitation, without any politeness whatsoever!
"Alright, you two help out. Heat up what you can eat first, I'll go cook a few dishes!"
"Alright, Mr. Yang!"
Seeing that Yang Xiaotao had started chopping vegetables, the two hurried over to light the fire and add water. For them, tonight's events were enough to brag about to their families for the entire first month of the lunar year!
At the dinner table, Yang Xiaotao placed a plate of braised pork in the middle, thus completing the meal with four cold dishes and four hot dishes.
Sitting to the side, I happened to hear Yang Youning talking about the TV station.
"Old Yang, are you really going to do this?"
Yang Xiaotao placed two bottles of beef sauce on the table and casually asked.
Xu Yuanshan didn't stand on ceremony. He opened the package, picked up a scallion, dipped it in sauce, and took a bite. "Looks like he's made up his mind."
As Chen Gong handed out chopsticks to the group, he added, "They probably already had this in mind, and the live broadcast of this performance has given them more confidence!"
After listening to the two of them finish speaking, Yang Youning reached out and took the beef sauce, saying in an annoyed tone, "I do have this idea, but it's still under investigation, isn't it?"
He then looked at Yang Xiaotao and said, "The most important thing right now is that we don't know how widespread televisions are."
"And then there's the electricity situation. Many places still don't have electricity, and I'm really unsure what to do!"
Yang Xiaotao took out a bottle of wine, which Wang Guodong snatched and poured for the group. After listening to Yang Youning's words, he glanced at him and said, "Old Yang, it's up to you what you think about this!"
"If you're thinking of making money off this TV show, you're probably in for a tough time."
"You might even have to put a lot of money into it!"
"In this respect, even the Ninth Division will likely be dragged down!"
Yang Youning scratched his head after hearing this, "I know that. This is similar to running a newspaper; both require a lot of investment."
"It's different. You can make money by selling newspapers, but how do you make money by watching TV?"
Chen Gong added fuel to the fire, and Yang Youning, upon hearing this, immediately picked up a wine bottle and filled it with wine for him, saying, "You talk too much!"
After saying that, the group raised their glasses and clinked them together. Li Hongfeng laughed and said, "Come on, let's toast ourselves and wish each other good health and all the best in the coming year!"
"Let's do it!"
"Dry!"
The group tilted their heads back, downed two ounces of baijiu, and then picked up their chopsticks to start eating.
After a while, seeing that everyone had livened up the atmosphere, Lao Hong looked at Yang Xiaotao and asked, "Mr. Yang, what if this TV program wasn't just about making money?"
Yang Youning, Xu Yuanshan, and the others all looked at Yang Xiaotao after hearing this.
Yeah, what if it weren't for making money?
Yang Xiaotao shrugged and said, "That's for the sake of a good reputation."
"We can entertain the public through television, and that's how our Ninth Department Art Troupe became famous!"
Everyone laughed when they heard this, but Lao Hong, Li Hongfeng, and Zhao Gang laughed with a deeper meaning.
Especially Zhao Gang, who is straightforward and even more outspoken when he's drunk, said directly, "President Yang, this would be useful if it had a TV station!"
"That means our future policies can be broadcast on television."
"Television spreads information faster and more vividly than newspapers!"
"Therefore, we need to be more careful about this radio station matter!"
After Zhao Gang's reminder, Yang Youning, Xu Yuanshan, and the others became serious and slowed down the pace of their chopsticks.
Only Yang Xiaotao continued eating after hearing this, stuffing his mouth full before looking at Yang Youning with a smile in his eyes.
"Old Yang, Old Zhao sees it clearly."
"However, as I said before, the establishment of this television station is of great significance, and it may also attract controversy!"
"Have you thought this through?"
After hearing Yang Xiaotao's words, the group immediately looked at Yang Youning.
Clearly, Yang Xiaotao left it to Yang Youning to make the decision himself.
If all you want is to make money, then don't bother. Why not invest the money in places where it's more needed and build a revolution?
But if it's the latter—becoming famous and gaining recognition—then it needs to be treated with caution.
There are many twists and turns involved; it's not as simple as it seems on the surface.
Yang Youning was conflicted, and everyone around him was waiting for his answer.
A moment later, Yang Youning picked up a wine glass and gulped it down before slamming it heavily on the table.
"Dry!"
"Old Yang, I haven't accomplished anything great in my life."
"Over the years, whether it was the steel rolling mill, the machinery factory, or now the Ninth Department."
"In other people's eyes, I am a lucky guy. I hitched a ride and rose to the top all the way."
"I've felt lost, doubted, and struggled before!"
"But this time, I want to prove that I, Yang Youning, am also a person who can take responsibility!"
Yang Youning spoke with great passion, and his voice echoed throughout the empty cafeteria.
"Good, well done, Lao Yang!"
I support you!
Chen Gong was the first to clap and cheer, followed by Yang Xiaotao, Li Hongfeng, and the others.
"Come on, let's toast Old Yang!"
Yang Xiaotao raised his glass, and everyone else joined in. Yang Youning poured a drink and held it up with both hands, saying, "I'll do this job. If I don't do it well in the future, I'll have to ask you all to help me out!"
"Absolutely!"
They clinked glasses and drank it all in one gulp.
Old Hong laughed and said, "With Old Yang's radio broadcast, the voice of our Ninth Division will be even louder!"
After he finished speaking, everyone followed Lao Hong's gaze and looked at Yang Xiaotao.
Then Yang Xiaotao laughed and said, "That's right, it's time for the people to hear the voice of the Ninth Department!"
After saying that, he silently raised his glass.
At that moment, the sound of glass colliding rang out. The group remained silent, but all drank their beverages in one gulp.