Siheyuan: Buyers get rich from hunting

Chapter 777 Young People's Ambition 2

However, the most difficult and urgent problem they are facing is where to get the materials needed for production? Life is really difficult now, and the overall supply of materials in society is extremely scarce. Many things that were originally available everywhere in the market and could be easily bought have now become scarce, and even if you have money, you may not be able to buy them smoothly.

Originally, the three of them were full of enthusiasm and anticipation for the upcoming plan. The plan was vividly described in their minds, as if they had already seen the beautiful scene after success. They were all ready to go and get to work.

However, this sudden material problem that lay before them was like a basin of ice-cold water, which ruthlessly extinguished the burning flame in their hearts.

The excitement that was just overflowing on their faces disappeared without a trace in an instant, like the receding tide. The three of them sat together again, each of them frowned tightly into the shape of a "川" character, with deep worry and confusion in their eyes, and fell into a long period of contemplation, trying to find a glimmer of hope for a breakthrough in this seemingly hopeless predicament.

Liu Guangfu looked helpless, and first he sighed deeply, that sigh seemed to carry all his frustration and helplessness at the moment. Then, he held his head with both hands, his head drooped weakly, and the whole person seemed to be a little breathless under the pressure of this heavy problem.

He said in a low and slightly hoarse voice: "Alas, this material is really a big problem that gives people a headache. You see, the shortage of materials in the market is simply unbearable. We want to make kitchen utensils, and steel is a key material, but where can we find suitable steel now? If we use ordinary iron sheets to make knives, the quality is not up to standard. Ordinary iron sheets are too soft. If you use a little force or use them a few times, the knives will definitely break and cannot be used for a long time. But if you want to find alloy steel of better quality, it is even more difficult. I went to several markets and asked many merchants, but there was no place to buy it. This plan is about to be stranded because of this material problem, which is really worrying."

Liu Guangqi also frowned, his eyes revealed a trace of anxiety, but at the same time he looked back and forth in the surrounding environment unwillingly, as if hoping that every blade of grass, every brick and every tile around him could bring him some inspiration and help him find a solution to the material problem. He was silent for a moment, and then slowly said: "We can't just limit our sights to the things sold on the market. Just because they are not available on the market now doesn't mean they are not available elsewhere. Maybe in some inconspicuous places that we don't pay attention to at ordinary times, there are materials we need. For example, some abandoned machinery and equipment, although they have been scrapped after a long period of use, may contain suitable steel. These steels have been tested in actual use, and their quality may be better than the new ones sold on the market. We can go to the scrap yard to have a look. There are hidden dragons and crouching tigers there, and we may be able to find some materials that are like treasures to us. Although this may be a bit of a matter of luck, we have no better way at present, so we can only try it."

Yan Jiecheng was originally sitting there with a worried look on his face, his brows tightly knitted together, thinking constantly about the problem of materials in his mind. He was completely shrouded in a haze by this difficult problem.

When he heard Liu Guangqi's suggestion that they could go to the scrap yard to look for materials, a glimmer of hope flashed in his eyes. That light was like a bright lamp that suddenly lit up in the darkness, instantly dispelling some of the haze in his heart.

His hunched body suddenly straightened up, as if he had been injected with a powerful force, and he became energetic. His face was filled with excitement, his eyes were wide open, flashing with excitement, and he couldn't wait to say: "Yes! Why didn't I think of the scrap yard! This is really a great idea.

Think about it, there must be countless discarded metal parts and scrap iron piled up in the scrap yard. Those things may be worthless in the eyes of others, just a pile of broken copper and iron, shabby and useless. But in our eyes, they are all potential treasures. Maybe after our careful processing and treatment, these seemingly useless waste can be transformed into good materials for making kitchen utensils.

Moreover, the cost of buying materials from a scrap yard is definitely much lower than buying new steel. We don’t have enough money right now, so we can save as much as we can. This is a win-win situation for us, as it not only solves the material problem but also saves money. It’s perfect!”

Liu Guangfu and Liu Guangqi also nodded in agreement after hearing Yan Jiecheng's excited words, with excitement and anticipation on their faces. The three of them hit it off immediately, as if they had seen the dawn of success in making kitchenware just ahead.

Without the slightest hesitation, they stood up and walked towards the nearby scrap yard in a hurried but brisk pace. Along the way, their steps seemed a little hurried due to their eagerness, and each step was big and fast, as if they were afraid that if they arrived too late, the good stuff at the scrap yard would be picked up by others.

But their eyes were full of anticipation and excitement, like a hungry person seeing delicious food, or a traveler in the desert seeing an oasis. Various possible scenarios kept appearing in their minds: a piece of high-quality steel was hidden in a corner full of waste; or a suitable part could be found in a dilapidated machine, which could be transformed into a key part of kitchenware. They seemed to have seen the treasures they needed hidden in those corners full of waste, waiting for them to discover.

Finally, they arrived at the scrapyard. The scene before them dazzled them, as if they had entered a huge metal maze. Various abandoned machines and equipment were piled up in a mess, some of which were severely deformed, and some were covered with rust.

Metal parts were scattered in every corner in a disorderly manner, some as big as a table and some as small as a fingernail; scrap iron was piled up like a hill, layer upon layer, emitting a pungent metallic smell, which mixed with dust and rust and rushed straight into their nostrils.

But they didn't care about the bad smell and messy environment. They had only one thought in mind: find the right materials as soon as possible. They immediately rolled up their sleeves and began to search through the scrap pile. Liu Guangqi was agile, like a flexible monkey, moving freely in the scrap pile, not missing any possible corner; Yan Jiecheng carefully observed each part, gently touched it with his hands, and felt its texture and weight; Liu Guangfu was not to be outdone, he moved some heavy scraps with force, hoping to find the treasure hidden underneath. Their faces were covered with dust and stains, and sweat kept rolling down their foreheads, but they were unaware and still concentrated on searching...

Liu Guangfu was like an extremely agile monkey, jumping up and down, climbing up and down in the pile of waste. His figure flexibly shuttled among the scattered and messy waste, sometimes nimbly leaping onto a high pile of scrap iron, and sometimes quickly slipping into a narrow gap between the waste.

He was fully focused, his eyes like a searchlight, not letting go of any corner of the scrap pile, even a small screw hidden in the most hidden place, he would never let it go easily. While he kept searching with his hands and feet, he shouted at the top of his voice: "Come and see! There is an abandoned machine tool here. Look at its huge size. Maybe there are a lot of good steel hidden in it! If there is really a suitable one, our material problem for making kitchen utensils this time can be solved by half!" The voice was full of excitement and expectation, as if he had seen the dawn of victory before his eyes.

Liu Guangqi and Yan Jiecheng heard Liu Guangfu's shout and immediately ran over like an arrow from a bow. They surrounded the abandoned machine tool, stared at it closely, and began to examine it carefully. Liu Guangqi was the first to reach out and gently touch the rusty but somewhat hard shell of the machine tool. While touching it, he said thoughtfully: "Look, from the appearance of this machine tool, it is obviously quite old, and the rust on the shell is so thick.

However, the shell feels quite solid, not fragile enough to fall apart at the touch. From this, we can infer that the parts inside it may also be of good quality. Let's not just guess here, let's take it apart and take a look, maybe there really is the good material we dream of inside. "

The three of them acted immediately. They searched around the scrapyard and finally found some worn-out but usable tools, including rusty wrenches, chipped pliers, and a shaky screwdriver. They took these tools and began to carefully dismantle the machine tool. Since they did not have much experience in dismantling large machinery, their movements seemed a little unfamiliar, and each movement was somewhat tentative and cautious, but they took every step very seriously, with determination and persistence in their eyes. They knew that the key materials for making kitchen utensils might be hidden in this machine tool, so they did not let go of any parts, even a small bearing embedded in the deepest part, they would find a way to take it out and check it out.

After a lot of hard work, their clothes were soaked with sweat, and their faces were covered with dust and oil, but they finally succeeded in disassembling the machine tool. As the machine tool shell and parts were separated, various metal parts of different shapes were exposed inside, including round gears, long shafts, square bases, etc., shining with the unique luster of metal in the dim light.

Yan Jiecheng squatted down impatiently, his eyes quickly scanning the pile of parts, and soon, his eyes locked on a gear. He carefully reached out his hand, picked up the gear, and put it in front of his eyes to observe carefully. His fingers gently stroked the tooth surface of the gear, feeling the rough but solid texture, and his face gradually showed excitement. He said excitedly: "Come and have a look! You see, the material of this gear looks really good. Although its surface is a little worn, it feels very hard. I guess its material should be a relatively high-quality alloy steel. If it is used as a knife blade, after some processing and polishing, it will definitely become very sharp, cutting vegetables and meat will not be a problem, and it may be better than those knives sold on the market!" Liu Guangqi and Liu Guangfu heard it, and they also came over and looked at the gear carefully, with happy smiles on their faces, as if they had seen the scene of exquisite kitchen utensils made of these parts in front of them.

Liu Guangfu never stopped exploring the scrap heap. His sharp eyes were like radar, carefully searching every nook and cranny for potentially useful materials. When he moved away a pile of messy iron pieces, his eyes suddenly lit up and he found a steel pipe in an inconspicuous corner. The steel pipe lay there quietly, covered with dust and stains, but it still couldn't hide its original simplicity.

Liu Guangfu squatted down excitedly and carefully picked up the steel pipe with both hands. He first looked at it carefully and saw that although the surface of the steel pipe was a little mottled, it was still straight overall without obvious bending or deformation. Then, he took a deep breath, held the steel pipe tightly with both hands, raised it high, and then knocked it hard on a piece of discarded iron plate next to him. A crisp "clang" sound echoed in the scrap yard. The sound was crisp and pleasant, as if cheering for their discovery. Liu Guangfu listened to the crisp sound and a bright smile immediately broke out on his face. He grinned and said excitedly: "Listen to this sound, how crisp it is! The texture of this steel pipe must be very good. It is perfect for making a handle for a spatula. Think about it, the spatula needs to be frequently stirred vigorously when in use. If the handle is not strong, it will break easily. This steel pipe is thick and strong, and the material is hard. Using it as a handle is both strong and durable. There will be no problem even if it is used for several years."

They were like industrious little bees in the scrap heap, working tirelessly all day long. The sun gradually set from the east to the west, and the blazing light became softer, but they were still immersed in the excitement of finding materials, without any slackness. Finally, with unremitting efforts, they found a lot of suitable materials. There were metal strips of different lengths that could be used to make the blade of knives; there were metal plates of various shapes that could be turned into the bottom of pots after cutting and polishing; there were also steel pipes and gears that had just been found. Although these materials were a bit worn out, some were rusty on the surface, and some had serious wear on the edges, in their eyes, they were like precious treasures, emitting a charming glow.

They carefully arranged the materials one by one and tied them up carefully with thick ropes to ensure that they would not fall apart during the transportation. Then, they each carried a bundle of materials. The heavy weight on their shoulders could not overwhelm the joy and excitement in their hearts. They walked back happily with brisk but firm steps. Along the way, their faces were filled with happy smiles, as if they had already seen the scene of exquisite kitchen utensils made from these materials in front of them.

Back under the familiar tree, they gently placed the materials on the ground, their movements were as gentle as if they were placing precious treasures. Then, they sat together, looking at these hard-earned materials with their eyes, their hearts full of emotion and relief. Liu Guangqi was the first to pat the dust off his body, and the dust was flying in the afterglow of the setting sun, as if it was a testimony to their hard work. He raised his head slightly, with a satisfied smile on his face, and said: "Although I am tired and my back aches today, and my legs feel as heavy as lead, but the harvest of this day is really not small. Look at these materials, each one is the result of our sweat and hard work. With these materials, we can start making samples of kitchenware. I believe that as long as we work together and make them carefully, we will be able to make high-quality kitchenware, and then we may even be able to make a name for ourselves in the market!" His voice was full of confidence and expectation, as if he had seen the dawn of future success.

Liu Guangfu said excitedly: "That's right! Let's get started tomorrow. I'll go prepare the tools first. Guangqi, you continue to improve the drawings of the kitchen utensils. Jiecheng, you clean up these materials first to see which ones can be used directly and which ones need further processing."

Yan Jiecheng nodded and said, "Okay, let's divide the work and work together to make the sample as soon as possible. I believe that as long as we work hard, we will succeed."