Siheyuan: Sizhu starts blindly and takes a new path

Li Huaide answered Secretary Yang's question: "My idea is to fire the projectionist who caused the problem in Xiangyang Brigade, and demote the other projectionists and fine them. This way, we can give an explanation to the production team and keep up with the subsequent work arrangements."

After hearing what Li Huaide said, the other members of the Party Group looked at Secretary Yang. They all agreed with Li Huaide's opinion. Although Deputy Director Qi wanted to take this opportunity to make trouble for Li Huaide, or take some power away from him, if all the projectionists were really fired, it would be a big deal. The film screening tasks of each production team would not be completed, and the criticism from above would not be directed at Li Huaide, who was in charge of logistics, but at all the factory leaders.

Secretary Yang looked at everyone looking at him expectantly, sighed, and said, "Okay, Director Li has some truth in what he said. After all, he has been managing logistics for a long time and has experience."

Li Huaide quickly said: "Secretary Yang, I am also responsible for this matter. I am the supervisor and I must be responsible. Please ask the organization to punish me as well."

"Comrade Li Huaide's attitude of admitting his mistakes is quite good. I don't think he needs to be punished. Just let him make a self-criticism at the Party Committee meeting. Carrying out criticism and self-criticism is also a fine tradition and style of our Party. It is our magic weapon for victory." Secretary Yang did not take any harsh measures in this matter.

Deputy Director Qi reminded: "Speaking of the projectionist's punishment, the head of the Propaganda Section, as the direct supervisor, has an unshirkable responsibility. Although the projectionist said in the materials that it was a personal behavior and the head of the Propaganda Section was not aware of their private problems, it was because he did not communicate with the production team about the completion of the projection task for a long time that the current irreversible situation was caused. He failed to supervise and neglected his duties. Director Li, how do you think he should be dealt with?"

Li Huaide looked at Deputy Director Qi, who was ranked low with him, and said, "Jin Dachui, the propaganda section chief, does have problems, but it can only be regarded as poor supervision, not dereliction of duty. He didn't think it was wrong to find out about the projectionist's work situation, but later when he found that there were bad signs, he also reprimanded and stopped it, but it was ineffective, so I don't think it can be regarded as dereliction of duty. However, there should still be punishment for poor supervision. I suggest that he be transferred to the workshop to work."

Secretary Yang nodded and said, "Director Li, as his direct superior, since you think he failed to supervise properly, it is reasonable for you to propose punishment for him. However, the head of the Propaganda Department was transferred to the workshop, and the projectionist was punished. Isn't it too turbulent and not conducive to work?"

Li Huaide could tell that Secretary Yang was defending Jin Dachui, and said, "Secretary Yang, there is another projectionist who is not a problem. His name is Xu Damao. I suggest that he be promoted to deputy chief of the Propaganda Department and have him temporarily replace Jin Dachui to manage the Propaganda Department. He is a projectionist himself and understands the work of the Propaganda Department, so he should be able to get started faster."

Secretary Yang had some impression of Xu Damao when he first heard his name, but after repeating it twice in his mind, he remembered who he was and asked, "Is this Xu Damao Lou Bancheng's son-in-law?"

Li Huaide replied: "I heard that he is, but he should be the ex-son-in-law. He and Lou Bancheng's daughter have divorced."

"Oh." Secretary Yang paused and said, "Are you sure he didn't have any problems before? He never took bribes or asked for anything."

"He was just like the other projectionists before, but he has changed recently. Yesterday, the Logistics Department and the Security Department conducted an investigation. The members rarely said bad things about him, and nothing that shouldn't be found in his home was found. The Security Department can testify to this."

Everyone looked at the security director and nodded. Li Huaide continued, "We always emphasize reforming and letting bygones be bygones. When all the projectionists made mistakes, he was able to withstand the pressure and correct his mistakes, which is very commendable."

Secretary Yang tapped the table lightly, thought for a while, and asked, "So do you think he is doing work instead of work?"

"Work instead of work." Li Huaide was very straightforward.

"Since it's a work-for-work arrangement, let him try it first. If it works out, he can continue. If not, he can be dismissed and continue working as a projectionist." After saying this, Secretary Yang looked at the other people present.

The factory leaders saw that Li Huaide was well prepared and had already found someone to temporarily replace Jin Dachui. They had no chance to intervene, and of course they would not cause any trouble. They all raised their hands to show their agreement.

After Xu Damao received the notice that he became the deputy section chief of the Propaganda Section, he was happy. He touched the new desk given to him and thought, "Finally, I have become an official. I just made some slight changes and successfully became a deputy section chief. Then it is not impossible for me to become a section chief, a department director or even a director in the future."

Thinking of this, Xu Damao looked at the table opposite him. It was empty. It belonged to Jin Dachui. Xu Damao's eyes became vicious: If I can get you to the workshop next time, I can make you stay there forever. I will definitely be the propaganda section chief.

Rubbing his face, Xu Damao rode his bike to his father's house, and then went to Li Huaide's house while it was still dark.

Li Huaide's wife Zhang Ping opened the door and saw a horse-faced man with a big smile on his face and something in his hand. She knew it was a gift for her husband.

She let Xu Damao into the house, but did not entertain him. She just asked Li Huaide to come out and deal with it.

Li Huaide came out in his pajamas and didn't recognize him. He asked, "Who are you?"

"Director Li, I'm Xu Damao. You just promoted me to the position of head of the publicity department today."

Li Huaide quickly corrected the other party's mistake: "Don't say that, you are the deputy director of the Propaganda Department, and this is an organizational decision, not my promotion."

"That was also your suggestion. I heard it all. You recommended me to be the propaganda section chief against all odds." Xu Damao still did not add the word "deputy" to his title.

Li Huaide also heard the other party's ambition from Xu Damao's words: It's good to be ambitious, such people are the easiest to control.

Li Huaide pointed at the canned food and snacks on the ground and asked, "What do you mean? You just became a leading cadre and you're engaging in corruption?"

"It's not corruption at all. It's just a small token of my appreciation. It's not much money. I just want to thank you for your cultivation of me."

"We don't need these things at home. If you work hard, that's the best way to thank me. Take them when you leave."

"Leader, it's not right to take something away after giving it away. If you don't want it, you'll have to throw it away. Anyway, I can't take it away." Xu Damao was very firm and said, "It's getting late, I'll go back first. You can see how I perform in the future. I will never let you down."

"It's not about not letting me down, it's about not letting the people down, not letting the leaders down!"

"Yes, I won't let you down, leader." Xu Damao bowed deeply, then said goodbye and left.

Li Huaide picked up the canned food and snacks, took a look at them, put them down again, and curled the corners of his mouth.

Xu Damao walked out of the residential building where Li Huaide lived. After walking a long way, he took out a large yellow croaker from his pocket, weighed it in his hand, and said to himself: "It's not the right time yet. If I give it now, what will I do in the future? After all, there is only this one!"