Siheyuan diet for men and women

Chapter 1246 A Rose with Thorns
“It’s a company after all—”

Wang Xiaoqin looked at the food on the plate and said with emotion: "It's better than the local troops and better than our garrison."

"That's the only advantage." Li Xuewu smiled and handed her the bowl of soup, reminding her, "Be careful, it's hot."

"Just good treatment is better than anything else!"

Wang Xiaoqin looked at him and said, "Everyone in the regiment is saying that those from other places are helpless, and those who have retired from the army in Beijing are all looking for your connections. Their target is the Red Star Factory."

"Tell the comrades, it's okay."

Li Xuewu said generously: "We will accept as many people as possible. Providing benefits to our comrades and ensuring their salaries are stable is the purpose of my existence as the deputy political commissar and deputy regiment commander."

"That's great, I didn't misjudge you!"

Wang Xiaoqin smiled and nodded, saying, "I will definitely convey Deputy Head Li's instructions when I return, and I will never let you down."

"Once a word is spoken, it is hard to follow."

Li Xuewu said half jokingly and half seriously: "Not only those who have retired from the army, but also those who have transferred to civilian jobs will be accepted. Even if I leave the Third Guard Regiment, this still counts."

"Leave? You're dreaming—"

Wang Xiaoqin glanced at him and said, "Captain Qi has explained everything to the garrison. Can they let you get away?"

"You are free and easy now, but sooner or later that day will come and find you," she reminded him, "You are in the right place now."

"Although they haven't decided what to do with you yet, they definitely won't just let you go and transfer you to another job."

"Isn't this considered a career change?"

Li Xuewu ate his meal and said, "It's just a part-time job at best. If it's gone, it's gone. There's no need to make so much trouble."

"Well, I can't keep you here without any trouble."

Wang Xiaoqin picked up the meat slices on the plate and said, "You are like this now. Many people are jealous."

"Especially the projects with the Light Soldiers Institute," she explained. "The individual equipment and experimental weapons you guys are coveted by so many units, and there are also experimental subsidies."

"You're jealous of this too?" Li Xuewu shook his head in amusement and said, "You're attracted by the content of the three-party cooperation, right?"
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The Light Weapons Institute, Red Star Factory, and Wei San Regiment have a one-stop industrial chain from design to production and then to testing.

From the earliest Type 66-6 sniper rifle, to the later individual auxiliary equipment, to the current cars and so on.

What Li Xuewu provided to the light troops was a set of development ideas for a simple synthetic battalion, designing modules based on the battalion as a unit.

The Third Wei Regiment was transformed from a field combat unit. It retained its original powerful strike capability and was supplemented with half of high-quality basic personnel, making it very suitable for experimental challenges.

In the initial planning, Li Xuewu gave certain suggestions and opinions, including the division of labor among tanks, infantry, artillery, and engineering teams.

Its structure and composition cover almost all the basic arms of the Army, and at the regiment (battalion) level it solves problems such as infantry-tank coordination, infantry-artillery coordination, and clearing obstacles.

Why should we build a simple combined battalion in the Wei San Regiment?
Because the more the combat effectiveness is compressed, the more sharp it can be, and it can also provide ample space and time for experiments.

Qi Yaowu and others saw the merits of Li Xuewu's suggestion, and they had his support at the Red Star Factory.

And we can get new weapons and corresponding experimental funds from the cooperation with the Light Weapons Institute, so we made up our mind.

It can be said that in the process of transforming from 816 to the Third Regiment, they were skirting the line.

We started the cooperation ourselves, and by the time the higher-ups learned about the real situation, the experiment had already produced results.

Soldiers who have been equipped with new training tactics and special equipment shined brightly in the garrison-wide competition.

As soon as the new weapons were unveiled, everyone could see the difference in the fighting will and spiritual level of the Wei San Regiment.

It has its own reclamation area, its own cooperative units, and even the food in the cafeteria is more than one level higher.

The real reason why Qi Yaowu convinced the leaders to pay attention to Li Xuewu was not his influence, but the changes he brought to the team based on his ability to use this influence.

No matter how powerful the Third Guard Regiment is, the garrison will not be very happy. If the combat effectiveness of all the garrison teams is improved, that would be the purpose and reason for keeping Li Xuewu.
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"The tripartite cooperation is already on the right track, and it will be the same even without me."

Li Xuewu said: "The Light Weaponry Institute designed it, the Red Star Factory produced it, the Wei San Regiment tested it, and the benefits were distributed according to contribution."

"Closed-loop cooperation will continuously promote technological progress, expand ideas, and enhance combat capabilities."

"But you are the key to cooperation."

Wang Xiaoqin nodded at him and reminded him, "In the last quarter of last year, the Red Star Factory gave the Third Guard Regiment a subsidy of 430,000 yuan. Do you know how much of a response this caused in the garrison area?"

"The other team leaders are eager to dig deep in the three teams to find professional economic talents like you."

She pointed at the plate and said, "Everyone wants to eat steamed buns, everyone wants oil and meat in their dishes, and everyone wants to make progress."

"Four hundred and thirty thousand yuan may not be a big deal to you, but in the Third Regiment, in the garrison area, this huge sum of money can solve many, big problems and troubles."

"So I took a step back, and you came."

Li Xuewu smiled slightly and did not take the credit too seriously, but instead emphasized Wang Xiaoqin's present.

“With you here, the three-way cooperation and more cooperation can continue, including other projects on the mountain.”

"If you hadn't mentioned this, I would have forgotten it."

Wang Xiaoqin sighed and said, "A tall tree attracts the wind. The reclamation project has been recognized and supported by the leaders above."

"You know that other garrison units are complaining now, saying that the Third Regiment has developed well because of the benefits of the reclamation area. It would be best if we could give them the opportunity to establish a reclamation area based on the Third Regiment's reclamation area."

"If they have money, they can open it. It is indeed very profitable."

Li Xuewu smiled and said, "This is a good thing. There is nothing to be sad about. Even if we lose the reclamation area..."

“The reclamation area must have it!”

Wang Xiaoqin emphasized earnestly: "Only with the reclamation area can we have training support, and further consolidate the foundation of experimental conditions. This is the foundation of the tripartite cooperation."

"What about the future? Not considering this?"

Li Xuewu ate quickly, put down his chopsticks, looked at her and said, "The Weisan Group is changing and improving. There will always be a day when it grows, and the role of the reclamation area will also change."

"You expected this, didn't you?"

Wang Xiaoqin was not surprised by his words. She nodded and said, "So this is why you are not interested in this."

“My opinion doesn’t matter.”

Li Xuewu did not give a direct answer, but emphasized: "Times have changed. Not all questions have answers, and not all answers are the best solutions."

“Standing still is definitely not a way to solve problems and conflicts. Difficulties bring more than just problems.”

He looked at Wang Xiaoqin and said seriously, "There is still a chance."

"Then why don't you stay in the Third Regiment?"

Wang Xiaoqin glanced at him and said, "I believe that with your ability, you will be able to do well."

"There are too many restrictions, I am unwilling to accept it."

Li Xuewu smiled indifferently, pointed at the table, and said, "Let's talk about you. How was your talk with Deputy Director Su today?"

"I'm telling the truth—" Wang Xiaoqin looked up at him and then said, "He's actually a very nice person."

"I asked about his work, not his character," Li Xuewu teased with a smile, "If someone didn't know, they would think you were on a blind date."

"Forget about the blind date. I'm not into that kind of thing."

Wang Xiaoqin said seriously: "As a supervisor, he should be qualified and excellent."

"Oh, the evaluation is so high——"

Li Xuewu nodded without surprise and said, "It seems that you two had a pleasant conversation. Have you reached a preliminary understanding?"

"On the contrary—" Wang Xiaoqin put down her chopsticks and said calmly, "I probably didn't leave a good impression on him."

"Regarding the three-branch work and security work, my work ideas and attitudes did not meet his requirements."

"You've got me confused."

Li Xuewu shook his head and smiled bitterly: "It seems that I was right not to be at home this morning, otherwise there would not be such a wonderful meeting."

"If you say it's wonderful, then it's wonderful."

Wang Xiaoqin drank the soup in the bowl and laughed. She said, "Before you leave, you'd better help me sort out my work ideas. Otherwise, I can't guarantee that I won't cause any trouble."

"Just do it with confidence—"

Li Xuewu nodded indifferently and said with a smile: "I'm leaving now, so why would I care about what you did?"

"I hope you really think so."

Wang Xiaoqin took out the cigarette box from her pocket, looked around, put it back, and said, "You're not allowed to smoke here?"

"Come to my office and smoke it."

Li Xuewu nodded and said, "There are a lot of rules, but you will get used to them slowly. It's actually quite good here."

"Forget it, I have to go back."

Wang Xiaoqin shook her head and said, "I just came here to take a look today as a preliminary visit. I will come here often in the future."

"If you have any problems, you can discuss them with Yu Decai. He is trustworthy. As for the others..."

Li Xuewu thought for a moment and said, "I believe in your ability. Don't consider Tai Juncai, he is from Beijing No. 1 Factory."

"Zhou Zechuan was invited by Deputy Director Su. He previously worked with the investigation team at the Red Star Factory for a period of time."

"Don't be so cautious, right?"

Wang Xiaoqin stood up, holding the plate and walking towards the sink, saying, "Aren't you still working in the factory?"

"People will say I'm reluctant to leave!"

Li Xuewu helped her wash the dishes in her hands and said with a smile: "In order to facilitate your work, it is better for us to have less contact."

"Aren't you?"

Wang Xiaoqin glanced at him with amusement and said, "You are just trying to cover up your mistake. I don't want to play along with you."

"But I promise you."

As she walked out the door, passed the lobby and prepared to get in the car, she said seriously, "It will be the same situation when I took it over as it was when I gave it back to you, no more, no less."
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If Su Weide gave Wang Xiaoqin the impression of being shrewd and scheming.

The first impression Zhang Jinsong gave Li Xuewu was that he was young and handsome, and arrogant because of his talent.

The two met by pure coincidence. They didn't meet at the welcome party, but ran into each other on Tuesday morning.

"I wanted to see you yesterday."

Zhang Jinsong didn't care that Li Xuewu came out of Li Huaide's office. He waved and asked him to go into the office.

"I'm sorry, leader."

Li Xuewu smiled and explained, "In the morning, I took the team to visit the brand demonstration store, and in the afternoon, we went to the construction site."

"Yeah, I know you're busy."

Zhang Jinsong waved his hand, led him into the office, pointed to the opposite side of the desk, and motioned him to sit down and talk.

"I heard that you are assisting and coordinating a lot of work in our factory. Do you smoke?"

"Thank you, I don't smoke."

Li Xuewu raised his hand to decline, and waited until the other party sat down before he sat on the chair.

Zhang Jinsong didn't care. After lighting one himself, he looked at Li Xuewu.

"We've actually met before."

He paused and continued, "At the end of 1965 and the beginning of 1966, at the city's security meeting."

After tapping the ash on his cigarette, he continued, "At that time, I was in charge of security and logistics."

"Is it the case related to confidentiality?"

Li Xuewu's memory was still good. He remembered it as soon as he heard it. He smiled and said, "I almost forgot it."

"hehe--"

Zhang Jinsong took a puff of his cigarette and chuckled.

This laughter was somewhat meaningful, as if it understood everything.

Li Xuewu said he didn't remember, but he could still call out the topic of the meeting, but he also concealed the embarrassment of having no impression of him.

"Comrade Changshan said that you are also in charge of the Commission's office work."

Zhang Jinsong leaned back in his chair and said casually, "I'm surprised at how fast you've grown."

"How should I answer that?"

Li Xuewu narrowed his eyes slightly, and with a smile on his face, he looked like a tiger staring at its prey.

"Saying that I'm grateful for the organization's training is too hypocritical, but saying that it's all my own hard work is too proud. I feel a little embarrassed."

"Hehehe——"

Zhang Jinsong laughed, nodded and said, "I am not a conservative person who cannot stand seeing young faces appearing in key positions. At least capable people should be given a chance and stage to showcase themselves."

"Then I can only thank you for your understanding and support."

Li Xuewu raised his eyebrows and said with a smile: "Excuse me, from the information, you are the model of a young hero."

"Haha..." Zhang Jinsong was not surprised by Li Xuewu's aggressiveness. He chuckled, picked up the teacup and turned his head away, saying with a little arrogance: "I'm thirty years old, it doesn't count."

"You really make me ashamed when you say that," Li Xuewu also shook his head slightly and said, "I still take you as a role model--"

“Hehe – hahaha –”

Zhang Jinsong was completely amused by him, nodded at him with laughter, and said, "I said that meeting him would definitely yield something!"

He flicked the ash in the ashtray and said, "Before I came here, someone specifically told me to talk to you."

"Really? I didn't expect that." Li Xuewu's expression became subtle, and he said, "Do I have such a reputation?"

"Not at all ambiguous—"

Zhang Jinsong blew a puff of smoke, looked at him and said, "You are the hero who created the current scale of the Red Star Factory."

"This is obviously a lie."

Li Xuewu denied his words without hesitation and said seriously: "Red Star Factory can be what it is today because of the hard work of all employees under the wise leadership of the factory management committee."

"I am not being modest. I have made some contribution here, but I am definitely not a hero. You are misleading me."

"Listen to both sides and you will be wise—"

Zhang Jinsong didn't care about his correction and attitude, nodded slowly and asked: "Do you have any suggestions for logistics and service work?"

"I really want to ask this."

Before Li Xuewu could answer, he emphasized seriously: "I'm new here, I want to hear your true thoughts."

"I really don't have any idea," Li Xuewu smiled and replied, "Because I don't get involved in these jobs."

"But since you asked me."

Similarly, just before Zhang Jinsong spoke, he added: "Then let me share my personal views and suggestions."

“It’s just an everyday thought!”

After emphasizing this, Li Xuewu thought for a while and said, "In most office environments, logistics and service work are the focus and core of corporate operations. You can understand this."

"Red Star Factory has established a labor service branch and an internal supply and marketing service branch under the group structure."

"Please introduce this in detail."

Zhang Jinsong interrupted, "I haven't learned about it in detail yet. I heard that it was you who suggested and organized it."

“It was my suggestion, but the service office was established.”

Li Xuewu corrected his perception again and explained: "After the transformation of the major departments, the management functions of the departments were raised and the business functions were transferred to the branches. This is the foundation of the system."

"The Logistics Department, Service Department, and Purchasing and Supply Department correspond to the logistics departments of all the factories and branches of the entire group."

He said earnestly: "When exercising supervisory and management powers, we should also use the labor service company and the supply and marketing company to balance and coordinate internal logistics support."

"For example? Specific suggestions."

Zhang Jinsong tapped the ash from his cigarette and asked, "Constructive suggestions. I think you should think about this."

“An internal supply and marketing market must be built.”

Li Xuewu also spoke openly, saying: "With the unique foundation of the trade management center and supply and marketing supply chain, it is absolutely important to tap the internal supply and marketing potential."

"I won't give you any suggestions on improving service quality and refining the protection plan. They are of little reference value to you."

"Too modest, isn't it?"

Zhang Jinsong smiled with satisfaction, put out the ash in the ashtray, and said, "Now I finally understand why the head of the security team also has to work part-time as the deputy director of the management committee office."

"I will take your words as recognition and praise for my work——"

Li Xuewu also ended his answer with a joke at the right time.

Zhang Jinsong agreed with him and nodded, saying, "Director Li mentioned this to me yesterday."

He looked into Li Xuewu's eyes and said, "I still have a lot to learn about the logistics and service work of the Red Star Factory. Let's communicate more in the future."

"You're welcome. It's my pleasure."

Li Xuewu knew that today's conversation was over, so he stood up and shook hands with him before leaving with him.

The clerks who saw this scene in the corridor raised their eyebrows, and after returning, they made some specious guesses.

Does the new leader also need to pay a visit?
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There was good news from the Steel City on Tuesday afternoon.

“The test run went well and a comprehensive operational evaluation is underway.”

On the phone, Dong Wenxue said with a smile: "All the equipment on the production line is independently produced and one-to-one replica."

This statement seems a bit ridiculous to later generations. How can self-produced products be imitated?
But at that time, being able to imitate was already a great achievement, and the Red Star Factory did not think there was anything shameful about imitation.

"Has the machining shop come up with the production standards?"

Li Xuewu asked while holding the phone: "Their goal is not to copy a production line."

"There is still room for improvement, and it will take some time," Dong Wenxue was very open-minded and said with a smile: "Production work is a process of adjustment."

"Comrade Zihong said that there will be no delay in the export of technical equipment, including the establishment of the supply chain system."

He said confidently: "The operation of the coach factory also means that our factory can provide solutions for standardized production equipment for assembly lines."

"If you have confidence, I have confidence."

Li Xuewu did not emphasize these things again. Dong Wenxue had the industrial development outline in his hand and did not need his special reminders.

"How is the production capacity? Has the auxiliary production of special vehicles met the standards?"

"I think there's no problem."

Dong Wenxue said on the phone: "At present, Hongyun Bus produces about 110 units a day."

“Once you become proficient in the technology, you should be able to improve it.”

"There is no problem with the auxiliary production of special vehicles. It still lies in the issue of standardization."

He reported: "Honghai's production is not high, only about ten units a month, because they are too large."

"Hongtu's is even lower. Due to the limitation of technology, we can produce three units a month. That's about it."

Hongyun is a van with 7 seats; Honghai is a large passenger bus with 45 seats; Hongtu is a customized vehicle with 12 seats.

Hongyun’s sales must be the most extensive, and it still lacks certain competitors in the current domestic automobile sales market.

There are buses with more than dozens of people, and there are also minibuses with about twenty people, but there are few jeeps with more than 212 people.

The 7-seater macro operator fills this gap in the market, especially in the case of assembly line production operations.

The 212 Jeep is still too advanced for some units, as it has a small number of passengers, a high unit price, and high fuel consumption.

If there is a vehicle with more passengers and suitable for field work, it would definitely be the first choice for purchase.

Needless to say, Honghai has learned and referred to a full set of technologies imported from abroad, and has many competitors in the market.

In the absence of large-scale use of assembly line operations, production capacity is limited and can only be developed as a result of technological accumulation.

However, the production capacity of 10 units per month and 120 units per year is also very strong. Not all cities and companies need to purchase large buses. This can be regarded as a public resource.

"Honghai is remodeling a 60-seater, and the factory has ordered units first."

Li Xuewu placed an order directly from Dong Wenxue and said with a smile, "I will go to Tianjin to promote it tomorrow."

"Okay, I won't have to worry about sales with you."

Dong Wenxue also joked, "It would be best to make a fortune in Tianjin and sign all the orders for the whole year."

"Hey! It's not impossible!"

Li Xuewu smiled and said, "The school buses purchased by Red Star United School will be enough to keep you busy for a while."

"Adding the thirty units I just mentioned, the new orders will have to be placed in July or August, right?"

He thought for a moment and said, "I'll call Second Automobile Works and ask them to come over for a visit."

"Don't invest money, do things, but don't see the results."
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It is said that pretty boys have no good intentions.

In fact, he doesn't look like a good person. When Li Xuewu and Dong Wenxue mentioned Beijing Second Automobile Works, they felt bad inside.

When he was planning to do the bus project, Li Xuewu colluded with the other party and invested more than three million yuan to build a factory in Gangcheng.

This is also a key project of United Industries and an important branch of the newly established Red Star Automobile.

Jeeps and sedans share a production line, while buses have a separate production line, also in preparation for the future.

The performance of Hongyun Bus in the market is still unknown, but Li Xuewu has left room for this production line.

The purpose is to produce special vehicles.

The police vans of Hongyun platform, the police command vehicles of Hongtu platform, the police patrol vehicles of Lingyang platform, etc.

The equivalent of these police vehicles are military vehicles.

In particular, the two versions of the Tundra that will be launched in the future need to complete production without affecting the production of civilian vehicles.

There are two production lines, and there will be a third one in the future.

With such production capacity, according to market research in the last quarter of last year, Antelope has posed an absolute threat and impact to the civilian market of 212.

The first quarter of this year is basically halfway through, the influence is increasing, and the performance of the segmented markets is very good.

At this time, the Red Star Factory took advantage of its strengths and launched small and large buses, which was somewhat meaningful.

Of course, outsiders don’t understand this, but since the Red Star Factory makes cars, they naturally pay a lot of attention to intelligence gathering.

Beijing FAW is also working on large passenger bus projects.

But according to what Li Xuewu learned, Beijing FAW has not yet come up with a specific production plan.

If Red Star Factory started the sales of Hongyun and Honghai at this time, it would be a really interesting scene.

With such an interesting thing happening, how could Li Xuewu forget Beijing Second Automobile Works?

The market for large buses is very narrow, and sometimes purchasing is not entirely based on performance and price.

That's why the Red Star Factory didn't increase its production capacity right away. This world doesn't rely on fighting and killing, but on human relationships and social skills.

Li Xuewu was of course very familiar with this, so he dragged Second Automobile Works into the water, and naturally the business in Beijing had to be handed over to them.

He doesn't want to do anything that's too close to his chest, so wouldn't it be easier to stab him in the back?
When Gu Liyi, the deputy director of Beijing Second Automobile Works, received a call from Li Xuewu, he knew that something bad was going to happen.

When he heard the news that he was invited by the leader of the Liaodong Industrial Leading Group of the Red Star Factory to visit the Steel City, Gu Litong was delighted at first, but then he became skeptical.

They also attach great importance to the bus cooperation project. The light truck BJ130 project, the flagship product of Second Automobile Works, started installing the assembly line last year and is expected to be put into mass production in March this year.

When working on the BJ130 project, Second Automobile Works was already interested in developing the passenger bus project, so it asked for this part of the technology and workers when it cooperated and merged with the motorcycle company.

But who could blame the Red Star Factory for its rapid development of its automobile industry, and its acquisition and mastery of technology surpassed theirs?

Gu Litong also stopped losses in time and invested all the technical reserves he had at the time into the Red Star Factory's project.

This led to the agreement for a stake of more than 3 million yuan, taking advantage of the Red Star Factory's bus project.

I didn’t expect that the cooperative project would achieve mass production first, which is of course cause for celebration.

But the person who congratulated was Li Xuewu, which was a bit unusual. Gulitong definitely suspected that he was a weasel wishing a happy New Year to a chicken.

Of course, he hadn't guessed what had happened to Li Xuewu.

But when Li Xuewu invited him to go to Tianjin to attend the product launch of the Red Star Antelope II, he directly refused.

The pit should be here!
He rejected Li Xuewu's invitation, but said he would go directly north and lead the team to visit the operation ceremony of the bus project.

Okay, if you don’t want to jump into this pit, jump into the next one!
Wouldn't that be an even worse fall?
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"How many days will you be gone this time?"

When Qin Jingru heard that he was going on a business trip, she planned to help him prepare his luggage.

She was the one who prepared every time, and she already had the know-how and experience, even down to the number of pairs of underwear, socks and shirts.

"Two days and one night, no need to prepare too much."

Li Xuewu put down the United Industrial Newspaper in his hand, looked at her and said, "Tianjin is warmer than Beijing."

"not necessarily--"

Qin Jingru pursed her lips and said, "Although I haven't heard the news, I also know that the temperature is lower at the seaside."

“What kind of stereotype is this?”

Li Xuewu said with a smile: "Okay, you can prepare it. Just stay overnight and come back in the evening."

Qin Jingru is rather stubborn and sticks to her point. If you try to argue with her, you never know how many words you will have to say.

I just let her do whatever she wants since there is only one bag of luggage.

Seeing him pick up the teacup and start reading the newspaper again, Qin Jingru tilted her head and went to the kitchen to prepare dinner.

"dad--"

It was almost time for dinner when Li Shu came down from upstairs, followed by Li Ning, who was held by Gu Ning.

"Slow down, what if you fall?"

Seeing the big devil coming down, Li Xuewu hurried over to grab Gu Ning.

This fat boy Li Ning is getting heavier but he doesn't look fat.

Compared to when the baby was six or seven months old, he doesn't grow as fast, but he can still eat and play.

"dad--"

At one year old, Li Ning could clearly say the word "Dad", even faster than Li Shu at the beginning.

This is not Gu Ning and Li Xuewu's credit. They really didn't teach him to call dad and mom.

Qin Jingru taught a lot, but the credit did not go to her.

Who is it? It’s the big devil Li Shu.

Li Ning is the little sister's follower. He will learn, play and snatch whatever Li Shu does.

Otherwise, why do they say that the second child is smarter than the first child? It’s all thanks to the training of the big one that the second child can be upgraded quickly.

"Where are you pointing—"

Li Xuewu listened to his son's instructions with a helpless look on his face, sometimes walking towards the flower pot, sometimes towards the cabinet.

He is curious about everything. He is short, and when he was crawling and playing, he scratched all the low things. Now he wants to see the "scenery" in high places.

Coincidentally, his father is a "giant". He doesn't mind being too heavy when he is held in his arms and wants to look around the house.

"Are you still feeling uncomfortable?"

Seeing that Gu Ning looked a little depressed, Li Xuewu took the initiative to enlighten her and said, "It's not because of you."

"Yeah, I know," Gu Ning nodded, his tone still a little low, "I just think of her."

"The kind that you can't help."

She let out a long sigh, looked at the pair of porcelain dolls on the cabinet and said, "If I had helped her that day..."

"Don't think so much, ah."

Li Xuewu patted her shoulder, held her in his arms, and comforted her softly: "You can't help her."

"She has chosen a path that leads to darkness, and unless she changes her direction, something bad will happen sooner or later."

"Have you eaten yet—Sister Xiao Ning?"

Qin Jingru finished cooking dinner and came out to find that Gu Ning was acting strange. She asked softly, "Are you still thinking about that?"

"You are just too kind!"

Seeing Li Xuewu nod slightly, she took the initiative to coax Li Ning, but said: "Do you take this kind of thing to heart?"

"You're already six months pregnant, and you're still taking risks," she said firmly, "You're just courting death. Why do you have to take the responsibility on yourself?"

"Eat and rest early."

Li Xuewu knew that Gu Ning was not blaming himself, nor was he overflowing with sympathy, but was instead sighing over his fate.

The two were college classmates, joined the same unit, went to the front line together, and experienced so much time together.

The dividing point of fate is the change in their friendship, or Tong Yan's betrayal and her mature understanding of feelings.

It can be said that Tong Yan appeared at every key point in her process from an ignorant little girl to maturity.

If it weren't for Tong Yan, her and Li Xuewu's fate would not have been intertwined, and there would have been no meeting and marriage later.

If it weren't for Tong Yan, she wouldn't have recognized the meaning of friendship and feelings, and she wouldn't have matured so quickly.

Neither she nor Li Xuewu had ever thought about how Tong Yan would appear in their lives.

I have never thought about how Tong Yan, who had long faded out of sight, would end this accidental life.

We can't just say that nothing is certain in this world. This really cannot summarize the drama of fate and the cunning way it plays with people's hearts.
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"Is it a bit too much for me to dress like this?"

When Zhou Miaomiao found that Li Xuewu was looking at her, she nervously tugged at her coat, her face full of panic.

"Everyone has a love for beauty, and it's understandable."

Li Xuewu smiled and turned his head to watch the train pull into the station without making any comment on her outfit.

Peng Xiaoli looked at it a few more times and couldn't help but curl up the corners of his mouth, as if he was disdainful and a little surprised.

I have to say, clothes are still picky about people.

It doesn’t matter if you look average, as long as you have a good figure, that’ll still be a plus.

If you look good, you will get extra points on top of the full score.

Zhou Miaomiao is the kind of person who makes people amazed and envied because she got full marks and extra points.

She was the only female comrade traveling with us, and she was like a touch of red among the green leaves, a red that was almost purple.

The camel-colored trench coat can't hide her slim figure, and the half-open neckline is paired with a red sweater and scarf.

The two big red lights made the coat bulge out, and it was very bright and dazzling.

What was revealed at the bottom of the coat was not the loose work pants, but slightly tight stretch pants, with the trouser legs hidden in half-high leather boots, making her look tall and attractive, and very eye-catching.

Dancers all dress in matching clothes and have their own dressing style. Li Xuewu didn’t believe this before, but now…

Now he doesn't even dare to stare at the other person, because if someone doesn't know him, they might think he's trying to do something.

Once on the train, Zhou Miaomiao followed him closely, even squeezing together with him when choosing seats.

Peng Xiaoli was helpless and at a loss as to what to do with her.

It is naturally more appropriate for a secretary to sit opposite the leader, which makes it more convenient to take care of and report.

When there is a female comrade accompanying him, he will usually sit next to the leader and make room for the cadres who come to talk at any time.

Now he is in trouble, Zhou Miaomiao has blocked his way.

"Leader, please call me if there are any more activities."

Zhou Miaomiao was very bold. When the train was halfway there and everyone's attention was no longer here, she took the initiative to speak in a loud voice that no one else could hear.

Li Xuewu looked at her blankly and asked, "What activity?"

"Social activities..."

Zhou Miaomiao smiled and said, "You don't need my help with drinking, but I'm good at livening up the atmosphere."

"I am also good at sports. I can practice table tennis, badminton, and even tennis, which I just learned."

Peng Xiaoli, who was sitting opposite, raised his eyebrows, feeling that he had met his match.

He knew that a secretary had to know everything, but he never expected that there was someone who was better prepared than a secretary.

"Don't you find it hard?"

Li Xuewu understood what she meant, smiled indifferently, and continued reading the documents in his hand.

“Without hard work, there will be no opportunities.”

Zhou Miaomiao said very bluntly: "You haven't heard this saying, a tall building is built from the ground, and glory depends on yourself."

"hehe--"

Not only Li Xuewu laughed, but even Peng Xiaoli on the opposite side couldn't help but snicker.

"Who did you learn this social trick from?"

Li Xuewu turned his head and looked at her, and said, "What do you think? Do you think there are opportunities in social activities?"

"I was also inspired by what I saw and heard."

Zhou Miaomiao twisted her lips, organized her words and said, "What we say in the office is always deliberate, but in private, we can let go and speak more freely. It makes sense."

"Is this what you learned from your foreign education?"

Li Xuewu looked at her, nodded and said, "Okay, it can be considered that you have learned something, which is good."

Zhou Miaomiao was very smart. She clearly wanted to say what she thought of while playing tennis on the weekend, but she spoke vaguely.

After hearing Li Xuewu's comments again, I realized that he understood what I meant, otherwise he would not have emphasized the external affairs.

"So you agree?"

She took the opportunity to say with a smile, "Then I'll be ready at any time!"

"hehe--"

Li Xuewu remained silent, chuckled and shook his head, his eyes never leaving the document in his hand.

What Zhou Miaomiao wants is not only resources for social activities, she also wants to integrate and monetize these resources.

Why didn’t I realize that she had this kind of thinking and ability before?
Did you get enlightenment after just playing a game of tennis?

Li Xuewu understood her current situation. She was still in touch with Old Li and their friendship was still going strong.

As for Dou Yaozu, we can only say that we each get what we need and achieve mutual success.

Dou Yaozu needs to learn the tricks of the corporate world and use her and Li Huaide's resources to expand his business.

She needs Dou Yaozu to provide a good material life.

As for whether there is something going on between the two of them, it is hard to say. It is too clear that they are just taking advantage of each other.

Dou Yaozu looks naive, but he is actually shrewd and experienced.

When Li Xuewu introduced Zhou Miaomiao to him, he knew very well that this was a rose with thorns.

When it comes to the construction industry, he has a good handle on it, but when it comes to playing tricks, he knows he can't beat these people.

Including the young Zhou Miaomiao.

She was able to fight her way out of the harsh and complex ecological environment of the Red Star Factory, and not only found a good partner but also managed to be successful. Do you dare to say that such a girl is naive and pure?

Purely - purely fictional!