Siheyuan: Xu Damao's New Life

At the door, Li Huaide, Wang Jinshan and Wu Changzheng walked in, talking and laughing. From their expressions, it was clear that it was nothing serious.

The three of them sat down, Li Huaide looked around and said, "Okay, let's start the meeting now."

"As everyone knows, the bicycle workshop has been expanding. A batch of new equipment arrived this morning and will be installed in the afternoon. Engineer Zhang will send someone to give instructions. Damao, you will also need to allocate some staff to help with the installation. You must pay attention to safety during loading and unloading, and no safety accidents must occur!"

Chief Engineer Zhang Tianchi from the Technical Department, who was sitting in the front row, nodded and said, "Starting from this afternoon, I will arrange for someone to provide guidance throughout the process. I will also go over when I am free."

Xu Damao also said: "Deputy Director Zhou is watching over the unloading of the truck in the workshop. During the installation and commissioning, at least one of the three of us must be on site."

Li Huaide nodded with satisfaction, and then said, "Old Wang, you can also say something."

Wang Jinshan was not polite either. "As everyone knows, the food ration has been reduced recently. Life in our factory is not easy, especially since most of our workers are engaged in heavy physical labor. The first task now is for everyone to work together to see if we can get some food through other channels. The second task is for the workshop directors to pay more attention to the working conditions of the workers. If they are not in good condition, they must not continue to work to avoid work-related injuries."

Li Huaide took over the conversation and said, "The food shortage in the factory is quite large now, and we must unite as one to tide over the difficulties. The factory will not be stingy with rewards for those who can get food. Old Wu, you can also say a few words."

Wu Changzheng took a sip of tea and said, "The work grade assessment for the second half of this year is about to begin. Our factory has recruited a lot of apprentices since the expansion this year, so the scale of this assessment is relatively large and involves a large number of people. The directors of each workshop should urge the workers to cooperate with the work of the technical training team, work hard to improve their work grades, and strive to bring glory to our factory in this city-wide assessment."

Afterwards, Li Huaide made a summary speech, encouraged everyone and announced the adjournment of the meeting. But before the meeting ended, he winked at Xu Damao. Xu Damao nodded to show that he had received it.

Li Huaide's office.

"Brother Li, what do you want to talk to me about?" Xu Damao asked.

"Da Mao, please take a seat. Your application to join the organization has been approved. You just need to go through the motions at the next organization meeting."

"Oh, thank you so much, Brother Li. When my baby is one month old, we should have a few drinks."

"Sure, I heard you had twins, a boy and a girl, and I was thinking about what gift to prepare for you!"

"There's no need for us to be so formal. Just come over when the time comes."

"Da Mao, I want to ask you something personal. I heard that you and the newcomer Qin Huairu are from the same courtyard. How much do you know about her?" Li Huaide said with a red face.

"No, Brother Li, why are you interested in her?"

"I went to a workshop for inspection a few days ago and happened to see him in the workshop. That look! That figure!" Li Huaide said with a smirk.

"She and I don't get along well, and this woman is too scheming for you, Brother Li. If you insist on provoking my brothers, I won't stop you, but you need to wait and see the situation." Xu Damao then told her how Qin Huairu framed him.

Li Huaide took a deep breath after hearing this. This woman was indeed too cruel. "Forget it. According to what you said, this woman would do anything for the child. I'd better not provoke her, otherwise I won't be able to steal the fish and will get into trouble."

"You should pay more attention to this matter. After all, you are such a big leader." Xu Damao reminded him out of consideration for their friendship. As for whether he listened or not, that was none of Xu Damao's business.

"By the way, you have quite a few people in the Propaganda Department now. In order to show the importance the factory attaches to propaganda work, do you think it's time to raise their ranks?"

"My working experience is not enough. Besides, I am afraid that I will not be able to convince others." Xu Damao said modestly.

"Hey, you're just too modest. Everyone knows your contributions. Besides, this is a promotion due to departmental adjustments, not just yours."

"Okay, I'll listen to Brother Li. I'll also use my connections to get some food for the factory."

"That's right. It would be best if we can get the food. But it doesn't matter if we can't. Just wait for the news of promotion." Li Huaide patted Xu Damao on the shoulder and said. Although Li Huaide said this, he knew in his heart that Xu Damao would definitely get the food. How could someone who was called sir by the minister not have a way?

"When can I be relieved from my work in this workshop? I'm really too busy." Actually, Xu Damao just wanted to be more lazy. He didn't need that little salary. He hoped to have more time to do his own things.

"Da Mao, if the situation continues to develop like this, the bicycle workshop will be expanded in the future, and it will definitely be independent and become a branch factory. I put you in the workshop because you designed the speed bicycle, and also because I want you to have more grassroots work experience, so that you will have a better future."

"If you plan to work in the propaganda department for a long time, your career path will be limited. If you work in a workshop, you will definitely become the director of a branch factory in the future. It all depends on your choice."

What Li Huaide said was truly from the bottom of his heart. If he was not a close confidant, he would never have considered him so much.

Xu Damao nodded and said, "Okay, Brother Li, I'll think about it later. You go ahead and do your work. I'll go to the workshop to see how the equipment is being unloaded."

"Well, go ahead. I also need to make some phone calls to find some connections. We really don't have enough food in the factory."

Xu Damao came out of Li Huaide's office and went straight to the workshop. He had to replace Zhou Xiaoguang. This guy was still injured, and it was considered a minor injury and he would not leave the front line.

After the meeting, Wu Changzheng returned to his office. He lit a cigarette, thought about it, and then made a phone call to Liu Haizhong's workshop.

Ten minutes later, Liu Haizhong walked in with sweat on his face.

"Director Wu, do you want to talk to me about something?"

"Old Liu, we will have another major worker assessment next month. There are too many apprentices in our factory this time. How is your teaching progress going?"

Liu Haizhong nodded and said, "Don't worry, Director. The teaching task you assigned has been completed. At least half of the people will be able to pass the first-level examination this time."

"Okay, Lao Liu, you are very capable. I heard that you have made great contributions before. Let me put it this way, as long as the passing rate of our apprentice assessment can reach 60% this time, I will help you solve the staffing problem!" Wu Changzheng said.

He had promoted Liu Haizhong himself, and he had known what kind of person he was during this period of time. He had also made contributions when he was selected last time, so if he could perform better this time, he wouldn't mind giving Liu Haizhong a hand.

Liu Haizhong was overjoyed when he heard this, and patted his chest and promised: "Don't worry, Director, I will arrange for the apprentices to study more at night when I go back, and I guarantee that the pass rate will be raised even higher!"

"Okay, I feel quite confident about you, my old comrade. I'll wait and see!" Wu Changzheng said.

"I guarantee to complete the task!" Liu Haizhong excitedly gave an awkward salute and walked out.