When Lin Yan and Ye Xiuyuan arrived in the capital, there were still a few days before the founding ceremony.
The receptionists told them that the leaders had reserved seats for them on the city wall so they could witness the entire founding ceremony.
Lin Yan felt a little overwhelmed, but she did not refuse. After all, she was witnessing history! Those who could ascend the city wall were all those who had made great contributions to the establishment of Hua Country.
Their ability to ascend the city wall was also an affirmation of what they had done.
Lin Yan watched the founding ceremony with tears in her eyes, her heart filled with immense emotion. Ye Xiuyuan also tightly held her hand, watching the ceremony together.
Looking at the cheering crowd below, everyone had a smile of happiness on their faces. Ye Xiuyuan wore the same smile.
Finally, this country had stood up. They would strive to let the world see their strength and bring Hua Country back to the pinnacle of the world!
Once the excitement of the founding ceremony subsided, life returned to its peaceful rhythm.
Lin Yan and Ye Xiuyuan were called to attend a meeting. Although they were not the main figures, they were still of utmost importance.
This meeting was about future development. Although a country had been established, after years of war, it was riddled with problems.
They had to revitalize the economy and improve people's lives as quickly as possible.
This was Lin Yan's specialty. The leaders were aware of her capabilities, especially since Lin Yan had provided them with a significant amount of wealth in the beginning, so much so that they were amazed.
Lin Yan also knew the content of this meeting, so she prepared her speech and spoke eloquently in front of all the leaders.
Copies of Lin Yan's proposal were printed, and indeed, the leaders had already seen them. They were also looking forward to the future described in Lin Yan's proposal.
"Comrade Lin, your abilities always amaze us. We wonder what you cannot do," the senior leader was truly glad that Comrade Lin was on their side.
"I know a lot of things, but I'm not particularly proficient in all of them, so we need more talents to research these areas. The development of the country requires talent, and more talents will enable this new country to develop faster.
However, our Hua Country has always been a major agricultural nation, so the most important issue now is food. Therefore, leaders, we must now find talents to cultivate improved varieties. With grain in hand, we can feel at ease."
Although Lin Yan had a wealth of knowledge in agriculture, she had never actually practiced it, and mechanized farming was not suitable at this time. So, she wanted to impart the knowledge she had learned to some professionals.
"I will put all the knowledge in my mind out there. I hope the leaders can help me find suitable people to do this. After all, I am only one person and cannot possibly manage everything. It is better to entrust this work to more capable individuals."
Of course, Lin Yan would not reveal all her knowledge, but she would share all that could be used.
She was currently pregnant and could not do heavy work. Therefore, it would be better to organize this knowledge with Ye Xiuyuan and then let the professionals handle it.
After she gave birth, she would undertake more critical work. The power of "nuclear peace" had been discovered, and without this power, the newly established Hua Country could not truly have a voice.
"We will find enough talented individuals so that Comrade Lin can rest assured and focus on her pregnancy!" a very gentle leader said to Lin Yan.
He also greatly admired Lin Yan. Much of their development was inseparable from her. It could be said that Lin Yan was worth a thousand troops.
"Leader, I'm here too. This is my first child. I request leave to accompany Comrade Lin," Ye Xiuyuan quickly said, fearing that the leaders would assign him tasks.
"Alright, alright. Your leave is approved, but you'll be busy after the child is born," the senior leader said with a smile.
They had watched the couple's journey. For so many years, they had devoted themselves to the organization, not daring to have children for fear of delaying the organization's affairs.
So, this was their first child. It was worth noting that Comrade Ye was already in his thirties. In an era where early marriage and early childbirth were common, he would have had several children by this age.
Aunt Zhang was also brought over from Shanghai and finally reunited with the children she had not seen for many years.
"Young mistress! You've grown up and have your own child now!" Aunt Zhang was very excited to see the pregnant Lin Yan.
Over the years, Lin Yan and the others had left her plenty of money, and with Mr. Du's protection, she had never suffered any hardship. Thus, she looked younger than her actual age. However, she had always worried about the child she had raised.
"Aunt Zhang, please don't call me young mistress anymore. We have the New Hua Country now, and we don't follow the old ways. Just call me Yan Yan!" Lin Yan held Aunt Zhang's hand and led her into the house where they were staying. "You raised me, and I will take care of you in your old age."
Aunt Zhang's eyes reddened. After so many years, she had finally returned to the Lin family.
"How many months are you? Are you experiencing severe morning sickness? Is there anything you want to eat? Aunt Zhang will make it for you!"
"I'm over five months pregnant. The morning sickness isn't too bad. Usually, the child's father cooks for me. Don't worry, Aunt Zhang, your Yan Yan hasn't suffered at all.
You've met the child's father; it's Ye Xiuyuan, who works in my laboratory..."
As Aunt Zhang and Lin Yan walked, Lin Yan shared her experiences over the years.
With Aunt Zhang's care, Ye Xiuyuan felt even more relieved. After all, Aunt Zhang had raised Lin Yan and was familiar with her tastes. Moreover, she treated Lin Yan like her own daughter, so she would surely take good care of her.
With someone to take care of Lin Yan's daily life, Ye Xiuyuan and Lin Yan devoted more time to organizing knowledge. Lin Yan dictated, and Ye Xiuyuan recorded.
Of course, Ye Xiuyuan was not the only one recording; there were also some students, but only Ye Xiuyuan could keep pace with Lin Yan's thoughts. Therefore, Ye Xiuyuan had to be the main recorder.
Many factories were established on the outskirts of the city, a concept proposed by Lin Yan: industrial zones. Initially, some leaders wanted to demolish some buildings to build factories, but Lin Yan refused.
Lin Yan explained that factories were numerous and required a large area, so it would be better to allocate a piece of land on the outskirts of the city.
Factories were quickly established in the capital, covering all aspects.
Lin Yan provided a lot of technology and even some machinery. These machines came from a machinery factory in Shanghai. This factory was located in a rather hidden place, and after Mr. Du left, no one else knew its location.
Therefore, Lin Yan was the only one in the interior who knew the location of this machinery factory, and Lin Yan directly handed it over to the state.
Once these factories were established, Lin Yan knew that the senior leader would no longer utter the words:
"We can build tables and chairs, teapots and bowls... but we cannot build a car, an airplane, a tank, or a tractor."
This time, they would absolutely not face such a situation again!