Chapter 234: Chapter 234: Technology Stolen

"Mr. Jiang, Factory Director Yang came to the factory today."

Hearing the guard’s words, Jiang Dahai said his thanks, parked his bicycle, and excitedly headed for the factory director’s office.

Yang Zhigang had been busy recently and was often away from the factory. Jiang Dahai had been waiting for several days and had finally caught him.

Inside Yang Zhigang’s office.

After looking through the thick stack of documents in his hands, Yang Zhigang nodded. "Mr. Jiang, are these the results of your own research?"

Yang Zhigang’s calm demeanor made Jiang Dahai feel a little uncertain.

He had originally been extremely confident in his research. He was so excited about his findings that he even had trouble sleeping at night.

"Yes. It took me more than three months of research, back and forth. I also consulted many mechanical engineers during that time."

Yang Zhigang said with a hint of regret, "Your ideas for technical reform are quite valuable, but..."

Yang Zhigang opened a drawer, took out another file, and handed it to him. "A couple of days ago, Yang Dong also submitted a technical reform proposal. It’s actually quite similar to yours."

Jiang Dahai took the file and began to read it carefully.

After reading it, Jiang Dahai was completely stunned.

Yang Dong’s research direction and theories were practically identical to his own!

This was an outcome Jiang Dahai had not expected, and for a moment, he was at a loss for what to do.

"Factory Director Yang, since Yang Dong submitted his research results before me, the factory should just use his. I’ll take my copy home and work on it some more."

As he spoke, he reached to take back his own documents.

Yang Zhigang placed his hand on the documents, signaling for him not to be hasty.

"You and Yang Dong are both pillars of the technical department, so it’s understandable that your ideas would be similar. How about this: leave your documents with me for now. I’ll discuss it with the factory leadership and give you an answer in a couple of days."

Hearing this, a sliver of hope rekindled in Jiang Dahai’s heart.

...

When she learned that Jiang Dahai’s research had overlapped with Yang Dong’s, Jiang Moli’s first suspicion was that Jiang Qing had stolen Jiang Dahai’s research results.

The pilot-operated return valve was a new technology that wouldn’t appear for another year or two.

Even with the advantage of being reborn, Jiang Qing didn’t understand mechanics and had no opportunity to access core technology. There was no way she could produce something so detailed and reliable.

However, she didn’t voice her suspicions, merely comforting Jiang Dahai:

"Let’s see what the factory says. Maybe they’ll have you and Yang Dong lead the new technology research together."

Jiang Dahai was thinking the same thing.

He wasn’t greedy for all the credit; he just wanted to use this contribution to secure a housing allocation spot.

At Yang Zhigang’s home.

Yang Dong closed the door and asked Yang Zhigang, who was sitting on the sofa, "Second Uncle, what’s so important that you couldn’t say it over the phone? Did you really have to call me all the way over here?"

After he sat down, Yang Zhigang tossed Jiang Dahai’s research documents to him.

Yang Dong opened the documents and began to read. The more he read, the more his guilt grew.

Yet, he put on a puzzled expression. "How are these research results so similar to mine?"

Yang Zhigang stared him down. "I was about to ask you the same thing! Mr. Jiang gave me these research documents this morning. Although the research direction is the same as yours, Mr. Jiang’s work is more detailed and complete. Tell me the truth, where did you really get your research results?"

Yang Dong gave a sheepish laugh. "Second Uncle, where the results came from isn’t important. What’s important is that they’re real and can help the factory develop!"

Qin Yumei understood what was going on and spoke up for her nephew:

"Such a great achievement, it’s better to give it to family than to an outsider. Besides, the fact that Dongzi was able to get these results is a testament to his ability. From ancient times to now, history has always been written by the victors."

Yang Dong clapped his hands in agreement. "Second Auntie is absolutely right!"

...

「Two days later.」

Jiang Dahai rode his bicycle to the factory for work, just as usual.

As soon as he entered the factory gates, he saw a crowd of workers gathered in front of the bulletin board.

He wheeled his bicycle over.

The crowd was too large for him to squeeze through, so he could only stand at the edge and ask around.

"What’s all the commotion about?"

A fitter he knew replied, "Yang Dong from the technical department has been promoted to director. I hear he made a great contribution to the factory!"

Jiang Dahai quickly asked, "Is there anything else?"

"Nope."

"I heard Mr. Yang made improvements and innovations to the hydraulic technology. The new tech isn’t just more efficient with lower fuel consumption, but the service life of the oil pump is also longer."

"That amazing? Mr. Yang isn’t even 30 yet, is he? And he’s already been promoted to director. The younger generation is truly impressive!"

Amidst the envious and admiring chatter of the workers, Jiang Dahai wheeled his bicycle away, his heart heavy.

After starting work, he used the excuse of going to the restroom to make a detour to the bulletin board, where he stared at the announcement, reading it over and over several times.

Not far away, Jiang Qing stared at Jiang Dahai’s desolate back, a smug, cold smile playing on her lips.

Looking at the announcement, Jiang Dahai was overcome with a mix of indescribable feelings.

Just then, office clerk Xiao Jun came running up. "Mr. Jiang, there you are!"

Seeing Jiang Dahai’s questioning look, Xiao Jun quickly said, "Factory Director Yang wants to see you in the conference room."

When he arrived at the conference room, the factory’s leaders were all there.

Yang Dong, the newly promoted director, was also present, looking triumphant and full of vigor.

"Mr. Jiang, we’ve called you here specifically to commend you. As a pillar of our technical department, you are serious and responsible, diligent and conscientious. You even spend your spare time diligently studying technology. You are a model for all the workers in this factory to learn from."

"Furthermore, the factory has decided to have Director Yang lead the formation of a research and development team for the new technology. You will be the deputy team leader, assisting Director Yang to get this new tech implemented as soon as possible. Your experience is rich, and your technical abilities are beyond question. The factory has high hopes for you!"

Yang Dong walked up to Jiang Dahai with a smile. "Mr. Jiang, let’s work together closely from now on."

Glancing at the outstretched hand, Jiang Dahai turned to Yang Zhigang and said:

"Thank you for the factory’s trust, but this is all too sudden. I’ll go back and think it over. By the way, could you please return the research documents I gave you a few days ago, Factory Director Yang?"

Jiang Dahai’s refusal made the atmosphere in the conference room awkward.

Yang Zhigang was especially taken aback.

In his mind, Jiang Dahai had always been a compliant person, someone who understood social etiquette and wouldn’t publicly embarrass him like this.

"If there’s nothing else, I’ll get back to work."

Jiang Dahai left without another word. Yang Zhigang could only give Yang Dong a look, signaling him to handle it.

Yang Dong understood and followed Jiang Dahai out of the conference room.

"Mr. Jiang, I’m younger than you. Making you my deputy is indeed a bit unfair to you. If you have any thoughts, you should speak up. You can’t just walk away in a huff, right?"

"Director Yang, I’m just going back to work right now. Don’t worry, I’ll carry my own weight just fine."

Yang Dong didn’t expect Jiang Dahai to be sarcastic and laughed sheepishly.

"Mr. Jiang, stop beating around the bush. How about this: what are your demands? Just name them."

For a fleeting moment, Jiang Dahai wanted to bring up the housing allocation, but he held his tongue.

"I’ll think about the technical team. I’ll give the factory an answer in a couple of days."

With that, he walked away, his hands clasped behind his back.

Watching his retreating figure, Yang Dong’s expression turned glum.

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