A nation's industrial development begins with junior engineers.

Chapter 614 Places Children Can Go But Adults Cannot.

The next day, somewhere in Beijing.

A group of young men carrying backpacks suddenly appeared in front of a Soviet-style building that had been closed for a long time.

The man in the lead looked somewhat nervously through the guardhouse at the signboard.

"Uh, why aren't there any name tags? But the address is correct!"

Is this the place?

"Swish..." The window of the guardhouse was punched open, and a pretty little face appeared in front of the group of people.

"Are you just here to report?"

"Uh, little girl, where are your parents? Is this the Standards and Norms Association?"

"Yes!"

"Why isn't there a sign? It looks very unprofessional!"

"Who said there isn't!"

So, the group of young men watched as the girl came out of the gatehouse carrying a wooden plaque with a clattering sound, and slammed it onto the wall.

Then, the little girl shouted at the building, "Grandpa Li! Someone's come to report! Do I want to light some firecrackers?"

Before anyone inside could respond, a bunch of dirty children rushed out of the door, each carrying rags, brooms, and other such items.

Hearing that the leader was going to set off firecrackers, the group eagerly lined up on both sides, "Big Sister! After we're done lighting them, can we go find some unexploded firecrackers...?"

"Big sister, waaaaaah, I just fell while cleaning the window..."

"Boss, when are we going to go beat someone up? Cleaning up doesn't make you a hero!"

"Sister Dongdong! Let's stop sweeping, I'll ask my grandpa's orderly to help..."

A group of young girls and boys were arguing loudly in front of the grand iron gate of this magnificent building.

Seeing the chaotic scene before them, the young men dropped their luggage.

"Ma Zhibin, we've come to the wrong place... This is Yuhongyuan!"

“Something felt off. We just signed the transfer letter yesterday, and today they’ve brought us here…”

Ma Zhibin looked at the plaque the little girl had affixed with a troubled expression; the words "China Standards and Norms Association" were incredibly glaring...

Fortunately, the appearance of an old man resolved the awkward situation for the young men.

"You little brats...you're the first batch of association cadres recruited by Comrade Jiang Xia?"

Seeing that someone decent had finally arrived, Ma Zhibin quickly pulled out the transfer letter he had signed yesterday: "Report! Former 'Fourth Team Wheel' appearance group member Ma Zhibin..."

"Alright, alright. Your direct supervisor is Comrade Jiang Xia. I'm just a doorman. It's good that you're here. Come on, let me show you around..."

As soon as she finished speaking, the little girl who was holding up the signboard lit the firecrackers and started jumping and skipping with a group of children.

"Welcome, welcome! A warm welcome!"

The atmosphere was great. If the kids were waving big red flowers instead of rags and brooms, the effect might have been even better.

However, the lively atmosphere made these young people, who felt they had been kicked out, feel much better.

Several people quickly rummaged through their suitcases and took out their treasured Cuban candies to share with the children.

Hey, look, the road has become wider now...

When a young man who couldn't complete a task unintentionally complained to the group of kids, the problem was resolved the next day.

These young people were amazed at how incredibly valuable the candy was...

Even in their old age, some people talk to friends about their most glorious moments:

"Your highlight moment must be when you receive some award, right?"

"Or perhaps when you're being received by so-and-so?"

Whenever this happens, these people always shake their heads, with a hint of nostalgia: "Heh, my most glorious moment was when so-and-so and so-and-so personally greeted me at the entrance of my workplace..."

However, that's nothing compared to what happened later.

These young people are just marveling at the building's somewhat over-the-top decorations.

Crystal chandeliers... gilded candlesticks, a magnificent fireplace, and a rug you can step on and touch your feet.

Ma Zhibin was increasingly shocked as he looked on. They were used to bare beds and thick cotton-padded coats, and had never seen anything like this before!

"Sir... this isn't right, what was this used for before...?"

"Oh, do you know John Leighton Stuart?"

"Of course we know! How could we not have read such a famous article as 'Farewell, John Leighton Stuart'!"

"This is where he used to live..."

"What! Is this the embassy of the Bald Eagle?"

"Um, when you use that form of address, please add the word 'former'."

The old man waved his hand and pointed to the stairwell of the building.

"Go up and take a look yourself. There are a few rooms on the roof; you can use them as your dorms. Assign them yourselves; there aren't many of you..."

"The second floor is the office area, which contains some important equipment. You can study it yourselves."

"Here are the keys. From now on, the Standards and Norms Association is under your management. You'll have to assign someone to guard the gatehouse!"

The old man then called to the children and headed outside.

"Sir! Please wait! This treatment is not in accordance with our rank..."

"Not used to it? Hehe, then adapt as soon as possible. In the future, your work might involve even more luxurious scenarios. Remember your original aspirations then!"

The old man raised his eyelids slightly: "Of course, I didn't say that. It was your direct supervisor who said it. I'm just an old man, and I don't know how extravagant the furnishings can be!"

"I'm leaving, don't bother seeing me off!"

After the group left, the remaining young people looked at each other.

"Team leader! What's going on here? Is this a test for us?"

Ma Zhibin clenched his fist, recalling the old man's meaningful smile, and a tuft of hair flashed through his mind.

"Never mind, since we're here, let's make the best of it! Let's go! Let's take a good look around. Two people with good shorthand skills, please write down all these luxurious items. Don't touch any of the valuables!"

As the group drew and took notes, they entered a large room and were all stunned.

"Big... Big Yellow clones! Two of them! And a printer..."

"Oh, this is a modem! Every Big Yellow has one of these..."

"Not only that! Look, all the phones here are the latest models!"

"Wow... what kind of organization is this Standards and Specifications Association? Its standards are way too high!"

Not to mention the young people who were running around the room, marveling at the luxurious facilities.

Jiang Dong tugged at Old Li, asking curiously, "Grandpa Li, did you change my brother's job?"

"Hey, this isn't a change. Your brother is very capable, so taking on a side job is no problem! But you, wasn't your grandma leading a team to dig a reservoir? Why did you come back by yourself?"

"Grandma asked me to deliver New Year's gifts to my brother's master's wife's sect! And to find my brother a wife while I'm at it!"

"Your brother's teacher's wife? Oh, isn't Li Changfu still working outside?"

Old Li was so confused by the girl's string of "de"s that he couldn't remember who this "master's wife" was.

"Oh my! It's my master's wife's sect!"

"Hey! Her sect, that's not easy to get into..."

"So, I've come looking for you! Since we cleaned that room for you, could you please help me look for it..."

"Sigh..." Old Li smiled wryly. "Come on, I'll take you there. That guy is reflecting on his actions!"

"But your grandma's idea was really good. Adults can't go there, but kids can, especially brave kids like you..."

"After all, he's the bravest person in the world!"