The university's curriculum is very tight, and it is very difficult to complete studies in two years. In addition, Zhu Xuefeng has planned too many research projects for himself, and he successfully passed the assessment and entered a materials research group shortly after enrolling, which laid the foundation for a smooth graduation. foundation.
This is prepared for the graduation thesis. Zhu Xuefeng has already accumulated a lot of experience in material research and has unique conditions. In addition, he is pretty good at German. Although the study time is very tight, but It doesn't seem to be a big problem.
Yanzi took over Zhu Xuefeng's mission and wandered around Europe. He could come over from time to time to stay for a day or two, meet up and wander around again.
The accommodation conditions of the school are not very good. There are three people in a room. The people in the same dormitory are all international students from brother countries. It is difficult to communicate with each other. The other party's Russian, German and English are very difficult, so the three of them Communication is minimal.
The school's requirements are very strict, with typical easy entry and strict exit, and all classes are taught in German. Unlike in China, the school has a very high elimination rate. Those who don't want to fail to graduate have to study hard. Therefore, the dormitory They all work on their own business without interfering with each other, which is quite suitable for Zhu Xuefeng.
There are very few Chinese international students in the school, and most of them go to Daye. Zhu Xuefeng attended the freshman meeting and registered.
The president of the Alumni Association is from Jiangsu, his name is Wang Xiangdong, who majored in mechanical automation. There is a girl from Shanghai in the same major as him, named Jiang Zhiming. After Zhu Xuefeng’s deliberate interaction, they both liked each other. Made a good impression.
Originally, graduate school is a four- or five-year course. Although some streamlining has been made for international students, it is not an easy task to really succeed in two years. Zhu Xuefeng does not just want to study one subject. The pressure was even greater, and the reality was much harsher than Zhu Xuefeng imagined. He could only change some plans and devote all his energy to studying for the time being.
"Xiao Zhu, walk slowly. I will write to Professor Lin. I haven't seen you for so many years. I really miss them. Come and sit down with me when you have time."
"Professor Liu , please stay and come visit again when you have time.”
After bidding farewell to Professor Liu, Zhu Xuefeng had to catch the train back to school. During this weekend of more than a month, Zhu Xuefeng had already visited several professors and scholars who were stranded here based on Professor Lin's letter.
Professor Lin’s letter made them very happy. It was a very happy thing to be remembered by old friends, but it did not seem to change their determination to continue to stay. It was somewhat different to be in the home where they came to study before liberation. These people haven't gone back for more than ten years, which shows that they all have their own ideas.
Considering the big storm a few years later, Zhu Xuefeng did not persuade him. Everyone has his own ambitions. This cannot be forced. Let’s talk about it later.
Zhu Xuefeng just chatted for a while and then left. These people were full of concerns. Zhu Xuefeng had no intention of mobilizing for the time being. However, Professor Arnold, who he met by chance on the plane last time, gave Zhu Xuefeng some ideas through two visits. idea.
On the way back to school, Zhu Xuefeng observed the city carefully. The school was very close to the train station, and it was very convenient to go to various places. There were also many cars, and occasionally some people passed by on bicycles, but Motorcycles are rare, and even if they are, they are mostly side three-wheel motorcycles, and Dongsheng Company's products are not available.
According to Dongsheng Company’s internal sales records, West Germany has experienced rapid development in the 1950s and 1960s, and its economy is now recovering very quickly. Unlike here, West Germany is an important sales area for Dongsheng Company. A total of more than 4,000 units have been sold, including 700 to 800 heavy-duty motorcycles.
The city here seems very quiet. There are almost no pedestrians on the streets. Occasionally, there are a few women passing by with their heads down and walking in a hurry. It is a city where it is difficult to see men in public places.
There are still traces of things from more than ten years ago everywhere in this city. The economic situation should be pretty good. The stores are rich in supplies and the prices are not outrageous.
But it is impossible to rent a house outside. The management here is very strict. There are patrols of Big Goose at night. Big Goose has garrisons in many cities. This is something that the autonomous region and Dongsheng Company cannot do. The reason for opening an office here.
You don’t even have to think about making international long-distance calls. You can’t even contact us by telegraph. You can only communicate. Xiangjiang and the autonomous region cannot carry out official exchanges with East Germania, but occasional non-governmental exchanges are still fine. Only then did people from Dongsheng Company and the autonomous region occasionally come over for a short walk and report on the situation.
Zhu Xuefeng was in self-isolation, and could only eagerly absorb knowledge that he had never been exposed to in his previous life, and then returned to the dormitory to refine and improve it based on what he had seen in later generations.
When you have time, take the initiative to contact Wang Xiangdong and Jiang Zhiming to discuss some technical issues together.
"Senior, senior, I have an idea. I want to be a big guy. I wonder if you two are interested."
"What a big guy, we are studying now, although I have the opportunity to go to the factory and make some small gadgets. It’s not realistic to be a big guy.”
“Of course not here. I don’t know if you have heard of it. The subway project will be launched in Beijing next year.”< br>
Jiang Zhiming looked at Zhu Xuefeng and chuckled, "This is a good thing. We have been verifying it for many years when we left. I heard that we started demonstrating it in 50 years. Now we have finally made up our minds to practice it?"
"Are you telling the truth? For such a big project, there must be a lot of demand for our kind of automation. I want to graduate quickly and go back and invest in this project." Wang Xiangdong has a slightly extroverted personality. When he heard the news, he was a little nervous I can't sit still. According to the plan, if they can graduate successfully, the two of them should go back next year.
"Of course it's true, this thing can also tell lies." The three of them sat on a bench in the woods. Zhu Xuefeng spread his hands, leaned back his neck, and took a deep breath of cool air. Trying to relax himself, today's communication is very important, he will try to pull the two of them to complete a great design.
"Then the big guy you are talking about is related to this project." Jiang Zhiming quickly reacted.
Seeing Wang Xiangdong looking at him, Zhu Xuefeng expressed his thoughts.
"Yes, to build the subway, you have to dig holes underground. There is no shield machine in China now, and we can't afford it. I know that the shield machine has been studied since the beginning of this project. Are you two interested? We will also join this project. Research? "
"Is this happening in China? I'm really not sure what stage it is at now? Where should we start?" Wang Xiangdong is not sure about this.
Jiang Zhiming suddenly thought of a clue, "I don't know the situation in China, but when we visited next door in the first half of the year, there was an abandoned shield machine there. It was said that it was rented for construction before World War II. The result was... The fight started before work started, and then the thing was abandoned there. "
"President, I heard that the country is in a difficult situation now. Without financial support, many research progress is very slow. I mean. , the three of us will start from scratch and design a complete one. I found a lot of information in this area in the library, including working principles and sketches. You two are both students of automation. This big guy has a lot of requirements in this area. I was a little unsure at first, but if the news from the senior sister is true, now we have a real object for reference, and the chance of success will be greatly increased. How about it, are you interested? "
Wang Xiangdong's family is from the Ministry of Railways. , immediately realized the importance of this thing to railway construction, glanced at Jiang Zhiming, the two nodded together, their eyes were full of enthusiasm, and the three of them stretched out their hands together.
Zhu Xuefeng's first major idea took the first step, and he has become busier since then. In addition to studying and researching various experiments of the team, Zhu Xuefeng also has to squeeze out time every day for the three of them to meet together.
At this time, international students had to report to the embassy regularly to receive study abroad subsidies, which were quite generous. Graduate students received 900 rubles per month. The level of support provided by the state was simply unimaginable. In these Eastern European countries, the purchasing power of these rubles It's more than a thousand US dollars, which is already the annual income of a department-level cadre.
In fact, Zhu Xuefeng brought various currencies with him. Unfortunately, here, just like in China, there were few opportunities to use money, so every time he went out, Zhu Xuefeng, like his predecessors, bought all kinds of books.
"Student Zhu Xuefeng, do you have any difficulties studying here? If you have any difficulties, please raise them in time. Our embassy is your strong backing and will definitely help you solve it."
Counselor Fang hosted these international students on behalf of the embassy. This is the favorite of international students. Every time they come, they can taste the flavors of their hometown. Many of them were brought here by people from the embassy all the way. Counselor Fang seemed to be more enthusiastic towards Zhu Xuefeng. He seemed very kind every time and cared about his studies. He always asked questions specifically. Zhu Xuefeng guessed that he must have received special attention.
"Excuse me for your concern, the leader. Everything is fine here. I was a little uncomfortable with eating at first, but over the past month, I have gradually gotten used to it."
"That's right, your school The staple food should also be black bread. We are really not used to eating this stuff. I know that you study hard and you must keep up with the nutrition. Come here and eat more. "
I always go to see Zhu Xuefeng. When sandwiching the bacon, Counselor Fang specially brought the plate to Zhu Xuefeng.
"Leader, this is not okay, it is inappropriate."
There were several international students on the side, and the two partners looked at him in confusion. Zhu Xuefeng was not so shameless. , but this Sichuan-style bacon really suited his appetite, so he picked it up a few more times. Unexpectedly, Counselor Fang paid attention to it.
“A few more pieces. There are some in the kitchen. If they are gone, we’ll get them later.” Counselor Fang couldn’t refuse at all. He couldn’t shirk it, so he had to take two more pieces.
Counselor Fang put down his plate and greeted the other international students loudly, "If you like to eat, eat more. If there is not enough for us, don't be like this classmate, in front of your family, It’s not pleasant to hide it, haha.”
Everyone was amused by Counselor Fang’s words, and the kind laughter also relieved Zhu Xuefeng. In fact, everyone knew that he had brought this all the way here. There can't be too many things.
“The subsidy is enough for everyone.”
"It's enough. I can't spend it at all. I bought a lot of information and planned to take it back."
"Well, that's a good idea. Those who are willing to send it back can send it to the embassy. It's convenient for us to send things back. Click." Counselor Fang once again provided a convenient service and received repeated applause from everyone.
After the meal, the international students left one after another, and Counselor Fang stayed with Zhu Xuefeng. After learning about the progress of his studies, Zhu Xuefeng left a letter home and left the embassy.
"Senior brother, what took you so long? I see that all the other international students have left and you have not come out."
Liang Yan was already waiting impatiently at the hotel not far away. We arrived in East Berlin at the appointed time and we couldn't stay too long.
“I asked the embassy to help me send a few letters to my family, and I was concerned about it by the leader. How about it? I must be tired from the past two months.”
It is already ten years old. In mid-January, Yanzi arrived early and found different translators to follow him, and he has been wandering here for more than two months.
“The mission is accomplished, and the money has been spent. The five thousand dollars you gave me are almost spent.”
“It’s a waste of money, that’s five thousand dollars, and you spent it in two months. ? You are flying here and there, right?”
You know, five thousand dollars was a lot of money at this time, which exceeded the purchasing power of hundreds of thousands of dollars in later generations, and it actually took her more than two months to spend it. , then there is only one possibility, flying. Air tickets at this time are much more expensive than in later generations.
Liang Yan glanced at her stingy senior brother, stretched out her hand, breathed a sigh of relief, then put it on her face, covering her face.
"Brother, you said that we should investigate as carefully as possible, so I spent a lot of time to find out. I don't have time to take trains and ships. You can't be so stingy.
It seems What Yan Zi said made sense, so Zhu Xuefeng stopped asking, "Have everything been done? "
"Well, I drew it very carefully. You will definitely understand it at a glance. "
"That's it, give me the things. You go back to Xiangjiang first. Secretary Chen is coming today. You go with her. As for whether to go to the autonomous region or rest in Xiangjiang, you can make your own arrangements. "
Yanzi opened his big eyes, took Zhu Xuefeng's arm and leaned over, pretending to have a pitiful expression, looking up at his senior brother along his arm.
"Senior brother, you This is really burning a bridge. I have worked hard for more than two months. When you do it, can't you take me with you? "
Zhu Xuefeng has another headache. Every time Yanzi knows that he is going to do something, he always follows him. Of course, she can also help a lot, but it is inconvenient for Zhu Xuefeng to use the space.
"I haven't set a specific time yet. I have to find an opportunity and it has to not affect my homework. You can't stay here alone. You don't understand what people are saying. You can't find a translator to follow you every day. "
Liang Yan seemed to have been prepared, and smiled, "Senior brother, you can't stay here for a long time. I can go to Lundun and wait for you. Hehe, if I guess correctly, you will be the first. Go there, Dongsheng Company happens to have a sales point there, I'll wait for you there. ”
Zhu Xuefeng nodded helplessly, "Okay, then it will be the same as before."
"I know, I know, I have to listen to your head office. Tell me, when did I disobey and take matters into my own hands?" ?”
Zhu Xuefeng thought about it. From the first time they cooperated at Leader Bai’s house, it seems that Yanzi has never caused trouble.
"Then it's settled. I'll go find you then. I'll still have enough money."
"Don't worry about it. This time I'll take the train and the ship. Don't be in a hurry."
Seeing his senior brother relent, Yanzi was overjoyed, "Senior brother, I know you are the best, and I will definitely agree."
Zhu Xuefeng felt that he had been tricked by Yanzi again. I had no choice but to explain.
"If nothing happens, hurry up and go. If there is no accident, I will go there next week, and you should go and make some preparations first. I still have to go find Secretary Chen. I have to catch the train back to school after finishing the work, so I won’t accompany you. You."(End of this chapter)