Siheyuan: Sap is the last word

Yan Bugui nodded, with a hint of admiration in his eyes, "You are really courageous, kid. Things in the factory are not so easy to meddle with."

He Yudong smiled a little embarrassedly, "I just want to get some opportunities for Uncle Yi Zhonghai. After all, his contribution to the factory is obvious to all."

Yan Bugui's expression turned serious. "He Yudong, although you did the right thing, you have to be careful about some things. People in the factory are uneasy right now, and everyone is afraid of being laid off. You have to be careful not to let people think you are playing tricks."

He Yudong was stunned for a moment. He didn't expect Yan Bugui to say that. What Yan Bugui said did make sense. In such a sensitive period, any action could cause unnecessary suspicion.

"Uncle Yan, I will pay attention. I just want to help Uncle Yi Zhonghai. I don't have any other intentions." He Yudong said seriously, but he was a little worried in his heart.

Yan Bugui nodded and patted He Yudong on the shoulder. "I know you mean well. Everyone in our hospital can see that you are an honest person. But the situation is complicated now, so you have to be careful."

He Yudong looked at Yan Bugui gratefully, knowing that he was doing this for his own good. He nodded, "Uncle Yan, I'll remember that. Thank you for your reminder."

Yan Bugui smiled slightly, "Okay, just work with peace of mind, and don't forget to discuss anything with me."

He Yudong felt warm in his heart. He knew that in this complicated environment, he was lucky to have someone like Yan Bugui who cared about him. After Yan Bugui left, He Yudong returned to work, but he was still thinking about Yi Zhonghai. He knew that the matter had not been completely resolved and more efforts were needed.

A few days later, He Yudong received a notice from Director Zhang that Yi Zhonghai's downsizing issue was temporarily put on hold, and the factory leaders decided to observe for a while. When the news reached the workshop, everyone breathed a sigh of relief, especially Yi Zhonghai himself, who said to He Yudong gratefully: "He Yudong, this time thanks to you, uncle really thanks you."

He Yudong waved his hand, "Uncle Zhonghai, don't say that. This is what I should do. Besides, the factory knows your value and is reluctant to see you retire so soon."

Yi Zhonghai's eyes were filled with tears. He was a strong man, but at this moment, he felt extremely warm in his heart. "He Yudong, uncle knows that you care about everyone in your heart. I feel relieved to have a young man like you in the factory."

He Yudong smiled, feeling satisfied. Although the process was difficult, he finally bought more time for Yi Zhonghai. This was not only a help to Yi Zhonghai, but also a responsibility for the future of the entire workshop.

That night, He Yudong returned to the yard and saw Qin Huairu hanging clothes in the yard. Banggeng was playing with stones in the yard and seemed to be in a much better mood.

"Huai Ru, are you still busy so late at night?" He Yudong greeted with a smile, still thinking about Bang Geng's matter.

Qin Huairu looked up and saw He Yudong, and smiled slightly, "Brother He Yudong, you came back early today. Is there anything going on at the factory?"

He Yudong smiled and said, "It's OK. The factory has been very busy recently, but fortunately nothing serious has happened."

Qin Huairu nodded. "That's good. The courtyard has been quite quiet recently. Everyone is busy with their own things."

He Yudong took the opportunity to watch

He Yudong walked around the courtyard. A peaceful atmosphere permeated the courtyard. The evening breeze blew gently, bringing a little coolness, and the leaves on the treetops rustled. He Yudong saw Liu Haizhong sitting in the yard, smoking a dry pipe, with a serious expression.

"Uncle Liu, why didn't I see you go to the card table today?" He Yudong walked over and asked with a smile.

Liu Haizhong looked up at He Yudong and sighed, "He Yudong, I've been feeling unhappy these days and have no mood to play cards."

He Yudong saw that he looked unhappy, and asked with concern: "Uncle Liu, is there anything bothering you?"

Liu Haizhong patted the stone bench beside him and motioned He Yudong to sit down. "He Yudong, you are also a smart person. Everyone in our compound knows that life is getting harder and harder. The factory needs to reduce its staff, and I am very worried."

He Yudong nodded. He knew that Liu Haizhong was in a bad mood recently, but he didn't expect that he was also worried about the downsizing. After all, Liu Haizhong had worked in the factory for so many years and had rich experience. He was usually valued by the factory leaders.

"Uncle Liu, you have worked in the factory for so many years, it should not be your turn to be laid off, right?" He Yudong asked tentatively.

Liu Haizhong smiled bitterly and shook his head. "He Yudong, you young man don't know that the wind direction in the factory has changed. In the past, we old workers could still do our job steadily, but now there are more young people, and the factory leaders want to make room for them. In addition, we are old, and our efficiency is not as good as before. Sooner or later, we will be eliminated."

He Yudong was silent for a moment, and he sighed in his heart. He knew that Liu Haizhong was telling the truth, the factory was indeed moving towards younger people, which was indeed a great pressure for old workers like them.

"Uncle Liu, don't worry too much. If the factory is downsizing, priority will definitely be given to those workers with low efficiency and small contributions. You have always been a technical backbone, so this is not a big problem." He Yudong tried his best to make his tone sound more relaxed, trying to comfort Liu Haizhong.

After listening to He Yudong's words, Liu Haizhong sighed, "He Yudong, I know you are trying to comfort me, but the panic in my heart is not something that can be eliminated just by saying so. Besides, I am old now, and it is inevitable that I am not able to do my job well. If I am really laid off, it doesn't matter if I go home to retire, but the key is that my children are still young, how can I live?"

He Yudong also felt heavy in his heart. He knew that what Liu Haizhong said was very realistic. Life in the old city was stressful. Without the income from the factory, the quality of life of the family would be affected immediately. Especially for a family like Liu Haizhong, who had elderly parents and young children, a stable source of income was needed.

"Uncle Liu, I recently heard that there may be some job transfer opportunities in the factory. Why don't you try to apply for a transfer to an easier position? This way, you can keep your job and worry less." He Yudong thought for a moment and suggested.

A glimmer of hope flashed across Liu Haizhong's eyes, but then they dimmed again. "Transfer? I've heard about this, but who wouldn't want to take one of those easy jobs? Old workers like us don't have much connections, so how can we get a turn?"

He Yudong's heart tightened, knowing that Liu Haizhong's worries were not unreasonable. In the factory, resources were always limited, and the competition was even more intense. Especially those relatively easy positions were the most coveted ones that many people were eyeing.

"Uncle Liu, how about I go to the factory and ask around for you to see if there is any opportunity? We don't rely on connections, but on your experience and ability. The factory leaders will always take it into consideration." He Yudong said seriously, wondering if he could help in this matter.

Liu Haizhong looked at He Yudong gratefully and patted him on the shoulder. "He Yudong, you are a kind-hearted child. Uncle Liu will remember it. But don't offend anyone for me. Things in the factory are very complicated. We just need to know some things by ourselves."

He Yudong shook his head. "Uncle Liu, it's too polite of you to say that. No one in our courtyard can stand by and watch someone in trouble. Don't worry, I will do my best to find out for you."

Liu Haizhong nodded, revealing a rare smile on his face, "Okay, then I won't be polite. He Yudong, you are a promising child, and you will definitely achieve great things in the future."

He Yudong smiled, but in his heart he was thinking about how to get a suitable position for Liu Haizhong. This matter was too important for Liu Haizhong, and he couldn't take it lightly.

As they were talking, Yi Zhonghai came in from the courtyard gate. Seeing Liu Haizhong and He Yudong together, he smiled and greeted them, "Haizhong, you are here? It's just right. I have something to discuss with you."

Liu Haizhong quickly stood up and said with a smile: "Zhong Hai, if you have anything to say, just tell me. We are all family."

Yi Zhonghai nodded, walked over and sat next to Liu Haizhong, "It's not a big deal, I just heard recently that there might be some job transfer opportunities in the factory, and I was thinking that we should discuss it together to see if we can get a good position."

He Yudong was relieved when he heard this. It seemed that Yi Zhonghai and he had the same idea. If several old workers could join forces to fight for this matter, the possibility of success would be greater.

When Liu Haizhong heard this, a hint of expectation flashed in his eyes, "Zhong Hai, you heard about it too? I thought this matter was unrealistic."

Yi Zhonghai nodded, "Yes, I just heard the news recently. Although we old workers are old, our skills and experience are there. The factory cannot completely ignore these. If a few of us join forces to fight for it, maybe there is still a chance."

After hearing what Yi Zhonghai said, Liu Haizhong felt relieved. "Zhonghai, now that you mentioned it, I feel a little hopeful. He Yudong also mentioned this to me just now, saying that he wanted to go and ask around."

Yi Zhonghai glanced at He Yudong and said approvingly: "He Yudong is a kind-hearted kid. It's rare that you can think so much about everyone. The future of our factory still depends on you young people. We old guys just hope to have a suitable position and pass on our experience."

He Yudong waved his hands quickly, "Uncle Zhonghai, Uncle Liu, please don't say that. The factory needs technical backbones like you, and we young people still have a lot to learn from you. I will try my best to inquire about the transfer, but it depends on you two to fight for it."

Yi Zhonghai nodded, his expression solemn, "He Yudong is right, we still have to fight for this matter ourselves. I plan to talk to Director Zhang in the factory in a few days to see if I can get some feedback first."