Siheyuan: Xu Damao's New Life

The next morning, Xu Damao got up on time and washed up. Yesterday, his bicycle was taken away by someone else, so he had to walk to work today. He first bought 20 big meat buns from a roadside breakfast stall, and walked to the factory with a cloth bag. On the way, he also bought a pound of White Rabbit and two pounds of melon seeds from the supply and marketing cooperative. After all, getting a promotion is also a happy thing, and you should know how to share your joy.

People he met on the road greeted Xu Damao one after another, and their attitude was much warmer than before. It was true that when you are poor in a downtown area, no one cares about you, but when you are rich in the mountains, you have distant relatives. It is just normal human nature to flatter the poor. Xu Damao did not feel disgusted and still talked and laughed with everyone as before.

It didn't take long to arrive at the office. Because Xu Damao didn't ride a bike today, he came a little later than usual. Xiao Wang, Xiao Li and Sister Zhao had already arrived. The floor was swept very clean and there was a cup of tea on his desk.

Xu Damao smiled. Now he could be served by others. It seemed that power was really a good thing. Xu Damao put a big bag of buns on the table, picked up one and started to bite. "Has everyone had breakfast? Come and try the big meat buns I bought."

The three of them looked at each other, "Chief, we have all eaten." "Chief, you can eat by yourself." "Chief Xu, I rode your bicycle to deliver someone yesterday, and I left it downstairs of our office building this morning."

Xu Damao felt a little strange. They were all using my words! He also flattered Deputy Director Li in this way. "Come on, come on, try one after you've eaten. There are also melon seeds and candies in the bag, so don't hesitate."

The three of them then took a bun each and started to taste it. After a while, all the people in the office came and saw the things on the table and knew that they were bought by Xu Damao. They congratulated him and started to eat.

While everyone was chatting, Section Chief Yang walked in. "Oh, it's quite lively today. Damao, come to my office later. I have something to talk to you about."

Xu Damao nodded, then stood up and followed Section Chief Yang to his office. The two sat down on the sofa. There was already brewed tea on the coffee table. Xu Damao poured two cups of tea and handed Section Chief Yang a cigarette. "Section Chief, what do you want to talk to me about?"

"Look, you are now a deputy section chief and a cadre. It would be a bit strange to call me section chief. From now on, just call me Brother Yang in private." Section Chief Yang said.

"That won't do. Even if I get promoted, I'm still your soldier. I promise to follow your orders in everything from now on. I'll do whatever you say." Xu Damao said while trying to hold back the embarrassment.

Yang Chao waved his hands, "Don't bother with that useless stuff, we are all one family. Yesterday, the salary for you was set at 87.5 yuan for the 22.5th-level administrative treatment. Since we still need you to work part-time as a projectionist and supervise two apprentices, the factory leaders have decided to give you an additional subsidy of 110 yuan, a total of 110.5 yuan. Your salary is almost the same as mine, and my salary is only yuan without the subsidy."

"Brother Yang, has the factory approved my two apprentices? When will they arrive?" Xu Damao was thinking that it would be better to be an official. As soon as he became a deputy section chief, his salary more than doubled, and he had to flatter his subordinates. No wonder the second uncle wanted to be an official so much!

"Yes, it has been approved. The people will arrive today. One is the distant nephew of Deputy Director Li, and the other is the nephew of Director Wang of Logistics."

"Hey, they are all family. No problem, no problem. I will teach them seriously and try to make them masters as soon as possible." Xu Damao said.

"Now that you are the deputy section chief, it would be a bit inappropriate for you to stay in your previous office. Our former deputy section chief's office is still empty and has been renovated. The tables, chairs, sofas, office supplies and other things have been moved back to the logistics warehouse. You should have someone pack them up later and try to move in today." After Section Chief Yang finished speaking, he stood up, took out a key from his desk and handed it to Xu Damao.

"Okay, I'll arrange it soon and resolutely complete the task assigned to me by the organization." Xu Damao saluted and took the key.

Section Chief Yang pointed at Xu Damao and said, "You, oh, there is something else. You have to go to the Personnel Department to handle the relevant procedures, and then ask them to write a note to the logistics warehouse to collect some office supplies and benefits."

"Okay, I'll go there soon and visit Director Wang by the way." Xu Damao replied.

"Regarding the division of labor, since you still have to train new people for a while, I'll take charge of your external relations team first. We'll make adjustments after you finish your work. Okay, go ahead and do your work. I'll notify you when the new people arrive."

"Okay, Brother Yang, I have a lot of things to do today, so I'll go get busy first." Xu Damao walked out of the section chief's office and closed the door gently.

After leaving the house, Xu Damao went to the Personnel Department Office on the third floor and exchanged two kilograms of melon seeds for his colleagues in the Personnel Department, which earned him many congratulations. As expected, it is easier to get things done by giving something. After successfully completing the relevant procedures and getting a receipt for the relevant supplies, Xu Damao left the Personnel Department and returned to his old office.

"Xiao Wang, Xiao Li, come with me to clean up the former deputy section chief's office. We may also have to move some things from the logistics warehouse." Xu Damao said.

Xu Damao had just treated everyone to a meal yesterday, and now was the time for them to perform. When they heard that they had to clean up the office, there was a clattering sound of chairs being pulled, and everyone stood up except those who were not in the office.

Everyone was eager to go to Xu Damao's new office. Wow, it was newly renovated, with white walls, bright glass, new heating, and smooth floor. It made people feel comfortable, but it was empty.

Xu Damao nodded with satisfaction and arranged: "Sister Zhao, you take a few female comrades to clean up first, and I will take the male comrades to the logistics warehouse to move things." After Xu Damao finished speaking, he went back to the secret base, and then carried a cloth bag and went to the logistics warehouse with a group of male colleagues.

The Logistics Department has always been Deputy Director Li's private territory, and I am also Deputy Director Li's man. However, when I arrive at his territory, I still have to bring some gifts to visit Director Wang, otherwise it would seem that I don't care about him, which is not conducive to unity.

The logistics department is located in a two-story building, and next to it are rows of warehouses. The logistics materials of the entire factory are stored here, including various raw materials needed for production, processed finished products, rice, flour, grain, oil, vegetables and office supplies for the canteen, and the entire administrative system. No matter which department or person, they need to come here with a receipt to collect supplies. It is definitely a powerful department.

Xu Damao asked someone to wait in the warehouse first, and he went to Director Wang's office with his things. Ten minutes later, he came to the warehouse with a note signed by Director Wang to pick up the things. He took out a box of Daqianmen cigarettes and handed it to Xiao Zeng, the warehouse manager. Xiao Zeng saw that it was a good cigarette and he had never smoked it before. He happily led people into the warehouse where office supplies were stored and introduced which things were better.

Xu Damao arranged for people to move things, mainly large items such as tables, chairs, benches, coffee tables, and other miscellaneous items such as pens, manuscript paper, cups, washbasins, towels, etc. There were a lot of things, and it took four or five trips to move them all.

When Xu Damao finally returned to his office with some sundries, the office had been cleaned up and the tables and chairs were neatly arranged. After Xu Damao thanked them, everyone went back to work.

Xu Damao sat alone in the chair, feeling very happy. He finally got an independent office. From now on, he could spend the whole day with a cup of tea, a pack of cigarettes and a newspaper.

Just when Xu Damao was feeling happy, there was a knock on the door.