Siheyuan: Bringing Warehouses to 1959

Zeng Wangcai didn't know much about Zhao Hongqing. The two had only met twice when they were at the steel rolling mill, and that was when they were studying the spirit of newspapers.

But at the same time, Zeng Wangcai, who served in the army, could feel the intimacy of a comrade-in-arms in Zhao Hongqing.

"That's her, my wife!" Zeng Wangcai did not hide Zhang Xiuzhi's fighting ability from Zhao Hongqing. "Although she is a girl, she is good at fighting. It is just right for her to work in the security department."

"Brother, since we both come from the military, I'll remind you." Zhao Hongqing said as he walked before reaching the office building, "Life in the security department is tough, no worse than that of a worker. The public security unit is easier to deal with, managing the workers' dormitories and preventing them from causing trouble, but the security unit is different, not only is it tough but it's also dangerous.

"To put it bluntly, the security team is no different from the soldiers. They have shifts during the day and are on duty at night. They patrol and catch petty thieves. If they are family members of factory workers, they will offend people. In addition, there are spies who sabotage..."

Zhao Hongqing's subtext was that if Zeng Wangcai had any way, he should quickly switch positions with Zhang Xiuzhi.

He also did not hide anything and described the details of the Security Department's work in more detail than Xu Damao. After all, he was the head of the Security Department.

If Xu Damao said this, he could choose not to listen, but if Zhao Hongqing said this, he had to think about it.

"Xiuzhi, what do you think?" Zeng Wangcai looked at Zhang Xiuzhi like Di Renjie.

"No!" Zhang Xiuzhi expressed her opinion succinctly, and asked at the same time: "Chief Zhao, if I catch the thief and protect the factory's property, does that mean I have done a meritorious service? Also, if there really are spies coming to sabotage, and I catch them, does that also mean I have done a meritorious service?"

"Uh..." Zhao Hongqing was slightly stunned. He didn't expect that Zhang Xiuzhi's focus was different.

Generally speaking, new recruits to the security department, if they are former soldiers, may have some ideas of making meritorious contributions like Zhang Xiuzhi, but it doesn't last long and they are basically smoothed out by reality.

What surprised Zhao Hongqing was Zhang Xiuzhi's gender. As a girl, isn't it a bit too aggressive to always think about making achievements?

"It is true that he has made contributions. If the contributions are great, he can be rewarded, and then he can be further promoted in the selection." Zhao Hongqing answered truthfully.

"That's fine, then I'll go to the Security Department!" Zhang Xiuzhi smiled gently.

Okay, you garbage from the steel mill, the people who are going to clean you up... are coming!

Zeng Wangcai saw that Zhang Xiuzhi had made up her mind, so he expressed his certainty to Zhao Hongqing.

Zhao Hongqing stopped trying to persuade her and chatted about the daily life of the factory for a while. Finally, he said, "It would have been better if you hadn't left at that time. Everyone in our factory knows about your situation. If you had introduced your brother to us, our factory's welfare this year might not be the same. You don't know that the food in the cafeteria is not oily at all now. Even a god can't do anything about it."

Speaking of eating again, being full has become an eternal topic nowadays.

It turned out that Zeng Wangcai failed to introduce Lin Huyang as a purchasing agent. As time passed, the matter was gradually known to people in the factory. Many people had complaints about the factory, and later these complaints spread and turned into dissatisfaction with the canteen's purchasing.

Especially Hu Guangyong, the direct beneficiary, was scolded the most. However, despite the scolding, Hu Guangyong remained as steady as a rock and secured his position as the canteen purchaser.

There are a lot of knowledge involved here. One is that if Hu Guangyong was dealt with, it would be tantamount to proving that Yang Weiguo was wrong at the time, and this could not happen. The second is that if Hu Guangyong stayed in office, he would have to hand over more benefits.

"Chief Zhao, does the Security Department also take care of the canteen's affairs?" Zeng Wangcai asked in surprise after learning about the situation.

He didn't have any thoughts about Hu Guangyong, but Zhang Xiuzhi did after learning about this situation.

"If the people in the cafeteria embezzle public property, will the security department be responsible for it?" Zhang Xiuzhi asked as she followed behind.

"This..." Zhao Hongqing smiled bitterly, "It makes sense, but... forget it, it's not appropriate to talk about this now, let's wait until Director Yang meets him." He thought about it, and finally revealed some of it, "The Security Department is responsible for protecting all the property in the factory, but generally refers to production; our Security Department and canteen are both under the charge of Deputy Director Li..."

Got it, wear a pair of pants!

Zeng Wangcai nodded without saying much, and Zhang Xiuzhi also did not express anything.

There is no point in saying more since we haven’t entered the factory yet.

Afterwards, Zhao Hongqing said that if Zhang Xiuzhi really wanted to join the Security Department, he would arrange an "interview" later, but because he didn't know what Yang Weiguo was going to do, he could only ask his men to give her some slack.

"No need, just do it as it should be!" Zhang Xiuzhi nodded slightly and thanked Zhao Hongqing for his kindness. "Wangcai said that Director Yang doesn't seem to agree with my joining the Security Department. If you let me go, I'm sure you'll be blamed by the director. Don't worry, you'll do whatever the director says when the time comes. You'll go with whoever is the most capable person."

So confident?

While wondering, Zhao Hongqing had a good impression of Zhang Xiuzhi. He felt that Zhang Xiuzhi was very easy-going. If it were an ordinary person, he would probably be eager to let her go and would never say anything like being blamed.

"Okay, you have a bit of the flavor of being a soldier. You are worthy of being my sister-in-law." In a blink of an eye, Zhao Hongqing called her his sister-in-law, and the relationship between them became closer.

Soon, the three of them arrived at the office building.

Zhao Hongqing introduced to Zhang Xiuzhi that the security department's office was not here, but in the fleet parking lot behind the factory gate, in a row of two-story buildings, where there was an office and rest area for the security department.

"The armory is also there. If you come in, I'll take you there to get a gun." Speaking of guns, Zhao Hongqing suddenly asked, "Can you shoot a gun? If you say so, Director Yang might arrange a shooting competition."

It’s different from now. Now if you want to find a place to experience the Equality Device, it’s not only difficult but also expensive. A bullet costs several dollars, and the gun is tied with an iron chain when you experience it.

Now, everyone in the factory's security department and militia has fired their guns. Units like the steel rolling mill have heavy weapons and they usually have live-fire shooting during training. The factory is so large that there is also a shooting range.

"Yes, I know Type 54, Type 59, pistols and rifles!" Zhang Xiuzhi nodded and replied.

"You can shoot a gun?" Zhao Hongqing asked in surprise, "Where did you learn it? How good is your shooting skill?"

Zeng Wangcai touched his nose and explained awkwardly, "She learned it from me. To be honest, she is now beside our army. I won't say much about our army, but she can definitely shoot a gun, and... very accurately."

Speaking of marksmanship, Zeng Wangcai had to admit that the wife that God had arranged for him seemed to be born a martial artist. Not only was her kung fu amazing, but she was also able to use a gun once and for all and became an expert in it in a short time. Her marksmanship was better than anyone else in the platoon, and this was gained through her practice in the few hunting trips she had.

Maybe this is talent!

"That's good. It doesn't have to be too accurate. As long as it's acceptable." Zhao Hongqing didn't ask any more questions. He probably didn't think Zhang Xiuzhi's shooting skills were that good. As long as it was acceptable, it would be fine.

Without further ado, he went straight to the third floor.

Yang Weiguo had already arranged all the work that needed to be done, and there was no leader inspecting the steel mill today, so the morning was left to Zeng Wangcai to deal with this matter specifically.

And because the person was going to be sent to the Security Department, Li Huaide was also there when he heard the news.

"Director Yang, Director Li!" Zeng Wangcai was the first to greet Yang Weiguo after entering his office.

When Li Huaide saw Zeng Wangcai's shoulder straps, he couldn't help but sigh in his heart. It was true that it was easy to be an official if you had someone in the court. It had only been a few days and he had become a platoon leader.

He knew the merits of this, so he was very enthusiastic towards Zeng Wangcai: "Oh, Comrade Zeng Wangcai, we didn't keep your talent, but now you have introduced another talent to our factory."

Li Huaide had not experienced the scene at Old Man Liu's house yesterday, and his understanding was still stuck in the past.

Yang Weiguo was different. He said in a businesslike manner: "Whether he is a talent or not, you have to try him to know..."