Others were not as brazen as Boss Du.
Although what Lin Yan said was very tempting, they still hesitated. They opened the brown paper bags distributed by the assistants.
What was in each person's bag was different. The fabric factory owner's bag contained new formulas for dyes and fixatives.
The food factory owner's bag contained methods for canning and preservation.
Everyone who looked at the information inside was extremely excited. This was exactly what they wanted and what they needed most at the moment.
They felt this was already a show of sincerity. However, since Lin Yan had already shown them these things, wasn't she afraid they would just memorize them and not cooperate with her?
"These are just the tokens of my appreciation. You can all go back and think it over. After all, this matter is of great importance, and you seniors should consider it carefully before giving me your reply."
Lin Yan did not rush them to make a decision. In fact, her objective for today had already been achieved.
With Mr. Du's help, she could establish a munitions factory. At the very least, she could start by producing some machinery. These machines could be of greater help.
If there was no shortage of firearms and ammunition, she believed the country could hold on longer. She truly did not want to see historical tragedies unfold.
Although Lin Yan was not very good at history, she was aware of some major events. Even though this was a fictional world with different historical figures, she knew from the original host's memories that some things would still happen.
What she wanted to do was to prevent these things from happening as much as possible. Even if she couldn't prevent them, she wanted to save more people.
"Boss Lin mentioned this is just a token of appreciation. What other technologies can Boss Lin offer us?"
The bag in his hand contained technology he desperately needed. If she could casually give away such things, she must have much more in her possession.
Thinking of the foreigners who were unwilling to sell their technology to them, his heart surged with excitement.
"That will depend on what you need later. But Boss Wang can rest assured that I will not disappoint you."
After this gathering, it seemed as if nothing had changed. However, several new factory buildings were erected next to the land Lin Yan had purchased.
Although matters here had begun, Lin Yan did not have time to stay. She, along with Mr. Du's second-in-command, went to find a suitable location.
This second-in-command, surnamed Li, was one of Mr. Du's most trusted men. He had learned of Miss Lin's capabilities from his boss and admired her greatly.
They were all rough men with little education. Although he disdained those pedantic scholars, he greatly respected truly capable individuals.
Miss Lin before him was such a person. He was tasked by Miss Lin to oversee all aspects of this factory. This factory was of great significance, and even the builders were their trusted confidants.
On Zhou Wenjie's side, he had just received his first manuscript fee. Although it wasn't much, it proved that this path was indeed viable for him.
When he brought this manuscript fee home, his mother was overjoyed and in tears.
"When you were an accountant, I felt I had failed the ancestors of the Zhou family. After all, the Zhou family was a prominent clan, yet you went to work as an accountant for others.
Now, it's wonderful! Your articles can be published in the newspaper; it's truly as if our ancestors have blessed us!"
Zhou Li said happily, "Jie Ge'er, why don't you go and quit your accounting job tomorrow!"
"Mother, this is just the beginning. This is only my first manuscript fee, just a few silver dollars, which is not enough for our family's expenses. I still need to keep the accounting job. However, I can promise you that once my manuscript fees increase, I will quit the accounting job."
Zhou Wenjie also did not want to continue working as an accountant. The job was too tedious, and the pay was not very high. If he had any other options, he would not have taken this job.
"You've worked hard; it's our whole family that has burdened you!"
Zhou Li felt very sad. If it weren't for her late husband, her son would still be studying and wouldn't have to toil for such meager income.
"Big Brother, where were your articles published? I want to see them too!" Zhou Wencong ran in from outside. When he reached the doorway, he had already heard his sister say that his elder brother had received his manuscript fee.
Big Brother was truly amazing; his articles could be published in the newspaper.
"Why are you so careless!" Zhou Li chided him, feigning anger.
"Mother, you're here too!" Zhou Wencong only then noticed his mother sitting opposite his elder brother.
"Here, this is a sample copy. Mother is right; you were indeed a bit rash." Zhou Wenjie handed him the envelope containing the sample copy and casually patted his head.
"I know I was wrong." Zhou Wencong sheepishly touched his head.
Although this family was poor and everything depended on him, he loved this home very much. In his modern family, although they were wealthy, or rather, his parents were both wealthy, as their child, he felt no warmth of family.
Now, he felt that it must have been when he bravely saved that child that heaven had compensated him with a family.
He would work harder to make his family live better.
"Where are Wen Ying and Wen Fan?" Zhou Li asked.
"They're in the kitchen with Aunt Zhao, saying they want to cook something delicious for Big Brother," Zhou Wencong replied.
"They're just causing trouble!" Although she said this, Zhou Li's face was filled with a smile.
Zhou Li felt very gratified that her children were so close to their elder brother. Although this family had fallen from grace, as long as their hearts were united, this family would not fall apart.
"Brother Xiu Yuan, have you seen the books brought back by Mr. Gao?"
A few days ago, the principal brought back over a dozen books. Those books were handwritten, and he quickly arranged for mimeographing. They had now been printed and were placed in the library. The man speaking was one of those invited by Principal Gao to analyze these books and begin compiling textbooks. The person opposite him was also called by Principal Gao.
"I've seen them too. Those books contain fundamental knowledge in various subjects, very systematic and complete. This is precisely what we have been lacking!" He was very curious where Principal Gao had obtained these books.
These books were not easy to obtain, let alone that according to Principal Gao, more books would follow.
Although the authors of those books were different, the translator was the same: Qi Ming.
They all knew this was a pseudonym, but they still thought the name was very fitting, wasn't it precisely "Qi Ming" (enlightenment)?
This knowledge was sufficient to guide the future path of China's research and development. Although they didn't know how these books had returned, he believed it was certainly not easy.