Chapter 164 This is our flagship enterprise [Request full order]

Chapter 164 This is our flagship enterprise [Request full order]

Chapter 164 This is our flagship enterprise [Request full order]

Building such a single-cylinder fully automatic washing machine is actually not an easy task.

That also requires a set of production process flow.

Wang Haoran was so straightforward that he even designed the production line equipment.

Of course, this requires help from others.

Wang Haoran found a partner from the Department of Mechanical Engineering of Beijing Institute of Technology to participate.

It only took them a little over a week to make a fully automatic single-cylinder washing machine.

At the same time as the fully automatic single-cylinder washing machine was manufactured, the production line design was also drawn up.

Wang Haoran applied for a patent without hesitation.

At the same time, this achievement was also reported.

The main partners of Beijing Institute of Technology’s Department of Mechanical Engineering are listed as participants in the achievements.

A total of three such washing machines were produced in the experimental factory, two of which were bought by Wang Haoran at cost price.

Keep one for yourself.

The other one was given to my parents-in-law.

The function of a washing machine is actually much greater than that of a refrigerator, and it can also reduce people's labor intensity.

With it, housewives are basically liberated from washing clothes, an important household task.

That evening, Wang Haoran first delivered the washing machine to his parents-in-law.

I called my mother-in-law before coming and asked her to wait for me at home.

Wang Haoran and his helpers carried the washing machine upstairs and knocked on the door.

The person who opened the door was Xiao Renming.

"Haha! I didn't expect that you, Haoran, actually made the washing machine so quickly." Xiao Renming hurried over to help.

Wang Haoran smiled and said, "Dad, take a break. This thing is not that heavy."

Lin Yaling also came over happily and watched Wang Haoran and the people who were helping carry the washing machine into the house.

“I didn’t expect it to be so small.”

"I was worried that it wouldn't fit in the bathroom."

Houses nowadays are quite small.

The bathroom area is at most a little over one square meter, and some can only accommodate a squat toilet.

It turned out that Lin Yaling thought that the washing machine should be at least one meter wide, so it would need a proper place to put it.

But now, this washing machine is only a little over 60 centimeters at most. Of course, it is almost square, and its height is more than 80 centimeters.

"Mom, that's a twin-tub washing machine. One tub is for washing clothes and the other is for drying clothes, so it's wider."

"I think it should be fine to put this washing machine in the bathroom."

As Wang Haoran spoke, he put the washing machine down at the toilet door.

He went into the bathroom and looked.

In fact, the toilet in my father-in-law's house is quite large, about 1.5 square meters.

There is nothing wrong with placing the washing machine.

The key problem now is that there is a sewer pipe and a faucet missing in the house.

In addition to the toilet, there is also a mop pool in the bathroom.

At that time, most houses did not have places to take showers, and people had to go to public baths to take a bath.

"The only way to connect the water pipe is to connect it to the mop pool, and the sewage can only be discharged into the mop pool."

"Just put the washing machine there."

Lin Yaling also followed into the bathroom and said with a smile.

Wang Haoran said, "It can only be placed there. However, if it is placed there, it will be a bit of a hindrance when rinsing the mop."

Lin Yaling smiled and said, "It's okay, it can still be used."

"It's a bit troublesome to think of other ways."

So, Wang Haoran and Xiao Renming carried the washing machine in together.

It is not impossible to insert the drain pipe into the mop pool, but in this case, the water in the washing machine may not be drained cleanly.

There is no other way, so you can only change the pipe under the mop pool into a hose. When the mop pool is not in use, remove the hose and insert the drain pipe of the washing machine directly into the sewer pipe.

When connecting the faucet, you also need to use a special buckle to connect them together.

After finishing his work, Wang Haoran saw his mother-in-law eager to try, so he smiled and said, "Mom, why don't you wash some clothes and see how it works?"

Lin Yaling said, "Then I'll find some clothes to wash."

She searched for a while and found two items, a pair of trousers and a shirt.

This shows how hardworking my mother-in-law is.

She usually washes the clothes she takes off.

"Old Xiao, please change your clothes. Isn't it too little to wash only two pieces of clothes at a time?"

Xiao Renming seemed a little reluctant: "I just put on my clothes today, they are not dirty at all."

Lin Yaling said: "I've been wearing it for a day, how come it's not dirty?"

"Wash it off to get rid of the sweat smell."

Xiao Renming had no choice but to go to the bedroom to change clothes.

Lin Yaling turned around and stared at Wang Haoran again: "Haoran, you should also change your clothes. Change into your father's clothes. Only when you have more clothes can you see whether the washing machine is working well."

Wang Haoran waved his hand quickly: "Mom, no need, I'll go home and wash them. In fact, you can see the effect after washing a few pieces in the washing machine."

Lin Yaling didn't force it anymore.

Soon, Xiao Renming took out the clothes he had changed and handed them to Lin Yaling.

"Just wash the pants by hand and put the other items in the washing machine," said Lin Yaling.

She carefully opened the lid of the washing machine and put the washing machine in.

Wang Haoran has already plugged in the electricity.

Then he taught Lin Yaling how to adjust the washing machine's program, setting the water level to the lowest 17 liters of water and switching the washing mode to quick wash, which would only take about ten minutes to complete.

This is mainly because the clothes are not that dirty and do not need to be washed for so long.

After adjustment, the washing machine starts working as soon as you press the start button.

First, water was released into the tank, which lasted for a little over a minute.

Then start washing.

Just at this moment, someone knocked on the door.

Xiao Renming went to open the door, and it was the neighbors from upstairs and downstairs who came.

Everyone knew that Xiao Renming had bought a new washing machine at home, so they came over to see what was new.

Before long, the small room was packed with people.

This is what the company’s family compound is like. If something unusual happens, the neighbors will gather quickly.

Moreover, everyone knows each other, they are all colleagues and friends, and they get along very well.

Compared with the human touch in commercial housing estates of later generations, it is much stronger.

Even if you live upstairs or downstairs, or even next door to each other in a commercial housing estate for ten years, you may not know each other's names. At most, you are just acquaintances. On weekdays, everyone lives their own lives behind closed doors and basically no one bothers anyone else.

Everyone in the room was chattering and watching the washing machine humming.

It only takes about thirteen or fourteen minutes for the washing machine to finish its work.

Lin Yaling opened the lid of the washing machine and took out the clothes inside. The women all gathered around her.

"Ah! It's almost done!"

"It was washed quite clean. There are no laundry stains on the clothes."

"It only took more than ten minutes to wash. It's much faster than washing by humans."

"What a good thing! With it, the housework is reduced by half."

As everyone talked, their eyes were full of envy.

Lin Yaling was also very proud.

She began to say that her son-in-law made such a washing machine by himself in order to help her reduce the workload of washing clothes.

Everyone in the room began to praise Wang Haoran again.

This made Wang Haoran feel a little uncomfortable.

"Haoran, the washing machine you made is much better than the ones made by Jiaoben people. When will it be mass-produced? I also want to buy one."

"It is indeed very advanced. Look at the row of function buttons on it. It is so shocking. It can even display numbers. I have never seen such a washing machine in Jusa. Domestic products are really amazing."

"Teacher Sun, domestic color TVs and domestic microcomputers are all very impressive, and they were all developed by Haoran. Now, such advanced washing machines have also been developed. Alas! In the final analysis, it is Haoran who is so awesome!"

Everyone was talking at once and Wang Haoran didn't know how to respond.

What everyone is most concerned about is when they can buy such an advanced domestic washing machine, and whether the price is also very expensive...

If it is too expensive, many people will probably give up and simply have no money to buy it.

Teachers at Peking University belong to the elite class of Dragon Country, but their income is still low and they do not have enough money to spend.

Today's industrial products are too expensive compared to people's wages.

For example, for a domestically produced Pangu computer, although Wang Haoran has significantly reduced the price, a university teacher's family, even if both spouses are working, will have to save for two to three years to be able to afford it.

Ordinary farmers and workers, let alone. Wang Haoran thought that in two years, when the industrial production capacity is sufficient, he would still call for a rapid wage increase.

Only when wages rise can consumption increase.

Of course, salary increases are a process.

Wang Haoran felt that he needed to make further suggestions.

I have finished adjusting the washing machine at my parents-in-law's house. It is already past 9 o'clock in the evening.

Wang Haoran went home.

When he got home, his washing machine had already been cleaned up.

It was Guo Mingliang and his team who got it done.

When Xiao Lijuan saw him, she said happily: "I have tried the washing machine, it works very well."

“It feels no worse than a human bath.”

Wang Haoran smiled and said, "If the clothes are too dirty, you should rub the collar and cuffs with your hands, and they will be cleaner when washed."

"Now, the arduous task of washing clothes can be made easier."

Xiao Lijuan held his hand and said, "Haoran, you are so amazing."

"Such an advanced washing machine was developed in such a short time."

Wang Haoran smiled and said, "I really appreciate my wife's praise for me."

"Just now at my parents' place, I was praised terribly, haha!"

……

The next day, Wang Haoran arrived at his own office at Pangu Company. He had just been thinking about calling Dai Hongtao to talk to him about building a washing machine production line when Dai Hongtao called him.

"Comrade Haoran, I heard that we have developed a new major achievement in household appliances?"

Wang Haoran was quite surprised: "No way? Are you so well-informed?"

Dai Hongtao laughed and said, "Because I have been paying attention to your movements!"

"The washing machine you invented is quite a sensation. Anyway, the news has reached my ears."

"Washing machines are a hard currency and are in great demand in China right now!"

"Well, is it okay for me to come visit you now?"

Wang Haoran smiled and said, "I was just about to call you!"

"I am half a Mafang person, so I have to help us develop better."

"I'll leave this project to you, no problem at all!"

Dai Hongtao was overjoyed when he heard this.

He was also very moved: "Comrade Haoran, you are so loyal. The people of Mafang will always love you!"

"I will come to visit you right away. Well, I have a rare visitor here. I will bring him to see you."

Wang Haoran smiled and said, "Come on! Let's chat for a while. I'll explain the project to you."

"Well! You'd better bring your technical team over here, because you need to get the assembly line, raw materials, and everything else by yourselves!"

"Of course, we at Pangu can supply you with the chips and electronic components inside!"

After hanging up the phone, Dai Hongtao rubbed his hands. He was very excited.

The Benma Company he runs is now a model of township collective enterprises.

It is not easy for a small machinery factory in a township to develop into a super large enterprise with hundreds of millions in profits and taxes!

But Dai Hongtao is not satisfied with the current situation. He feels that his business can develop even better.

It can develop in the direction of groupization.

Benma Company produces agricultural vehicles, construction machinery, etc., and there is no problem in opening a factory to produce home appliances!

Dai Hongtao was also full of energy. Pingu County Machinery Factory had acquired the refrigerator production line, and its future development momentum would be very strong.

If his Benma Company sticks to its old ways, it might be overwhelmed by this company in the county in the future.

Therefore, the county machinery factory was reborn from the ashes and established Xinfei Company, which produces more than 10 refrigerators and freezers annually. Then he wanted to set up a large-scale washing machine production enterprise.

"Comrade Li Gang, please come with me to meet Haoran later." Dai Hongtao said to Li Gang who was sitting on the sofa in his office.

Li Gang came to see Dai Hongtao today to discuss the supply of mushrooms.

Benma Company is now a large company with tens of thousands of workers.

The entire stable was turned upside down because of them.

Many farmers have been given the opportunity to recruit workers and eat commercial grain.

Many young people in Licai Village have also benefited greatly from it.

In fact, because of Wang Haoran, the young people in Licai Village were given special treatment. As long as you had a junior high school diploma, you could enter the factory, and some even elementary school graduates were recruited.

Previously, the mushrooms in Licai Village were sold in a scattered manner, with most of them being given to the supply and marketing cooperatives.

During a visit to Licai Village, Dai Hongtao specifically visited the educated youth camp where Wang Haoran had lived, and also saw the room where Wang Haoran had cultivated mushrooms.

Only then did he realize that Li Caicun's largest sideline business now was mushroom growing.

Of course he would support it.

So, I made a special appointment with Li Gang to talk today.

Li Gang rubbed his hands, laughed and said, "It's been a long time since I last saw Comrade Haoran."

"I'm really worried that he won't recognize me. Haha!"

Dai Hongtao said: "How is that possible? Comrade Haoran is very nostalgic. When I talked to him on the phone, he told me several times to take good care of Licai Village."

"Yeah! When he talked about the things that happened in the village back then, he was full of emotion. He was very grateful for your care for him back then, haha!"

Li Gang sighed and said: "The little brat back then has grown up to be a real pillar of the country. I never expected it!"

"He has done a lot of good things for our village."

"Our Licai Village was once the poorest village in the suburbs of Beijing. Now every household has a TV, and some have even bought agricultural tricycles!"

That morning, Dai Hongtao took a bus with a technical team of dozens of people to Pangu Company.

They arrived at the place around ten o'clock.

Li Gang looked out the window, his eyes nearly popping out of his head in surprise: "Is their factory so big?"

"It seems to be much bigger than your Benma Company."

Dai Hongtao smiled and said, "They are using high technology."

"All the computers, printers, and copiers in our factory are made by them."

"They are now starting to export in large quantities overseas!"

"We at Benma can't compare with them."

Pangu Company has several gates. People who come to receive materials and those who come from other places to pick up goods all come in and out from different gates. It is a busy scene.

The bus arrived at the main entrance of Pangu Company, and there were few cars here.

The security guard at the door came over and asked a few simple questions, then confirmed with the office, and Dai Hongtao and his companions were allowed to pass.

"This gate is really impressive, and their building is also very grand." Li Gang's eyes were already a little overwhelmed.

Dai Hongtao said: "This is our country's flagship enterprise!"

"Pangu's importance is now on par with oil, electricity and tobacco."

Dai Hongtao's face was also full of envy.

He clenched his fists and felt that he should follow the example of Wang Haoran's Pangu Company.

The bus stopped in front of the office building and Wang Haoran came out to greet us.

Dai Hongtao jumped down from the car in one quick step. He smiled and said, "Comrade Haoran, hello!"

Wang Haoran shook hands with him and said, "Welcome Mr. Dai to visit and give us guidance! Let's just go to the experimental workshop. There we have a full set of drawings and our technicians. The production equipment is nothing special. All the existing equipment can be used. The key is the integration of the production line."

Dai Hongtao nodded happily: "Okay!"

"By the way, I told you on the phone that I would bring someone to see you. Take a look at who it is."

Li Gang scratched his head and squeezed out from behind the crowd.

He smiled innocently and said, "Haoran, do you still recognize me?"

Wang Haoran's eyes lit up, he went over, grabbed Li Gang's hand and said with a smile: "Uncle Gang is a rare visitor! Hey! To be honest, I still often miss the days in Licai Village."

Li Gang's nervous mood suddenly relaxed.

Because he found that although Wang Haoran had left Licai Village and became a big man, Wang Haoran was still the young man he was familiar with: enthusiastic, kind, and respectful of elders.

There is no airs in him.

"Hey! It's so close, go back and take a look more often when you have time."

"Now our village is not so poor anymore. Almost every family has built a new house, and every household has someone working for Benma Company."

"It's all thanks to you!"

Li Gang's face was full of wrinkles when he smiled.

Wang Haoran nodded with relief and said, "That's good, that's good!"

Li Gang added: "The youth education center where you lived is now protected by the village."

"Now people often come to visit, it's almost become a tourist attraction, haha!"

After chatting with Li Gang for a while, Wang Haoran took Dai Hongtao to the test workshop.

(End of this chapter)