The days of being a buyer in Siheyuan

As soon as Liu Minghui said no, Director Yang's expression suddenly turned ugly.

With a look of reluctance, he asked, "Is it really impossible?"

Liu Minghui was a little embarrassed, after all, Director Yang had humbled himself to ask, but he still nodded firmly: "Yes, after all, this matter is not my responsibility."

"But...it's not that there is no hope, I just don't know if you can accept it."

Director Yang, who had been in despair, felt that things had turned around after hearing what Liu Minghui had not yet finished saying, and looked at him expectantly.

Li Huaide standing aside had the same expression. He didn't know why Liu Minghui still had a but. Could it be that Liu Minghui had no say over Minister Xu? Li Huaide muttered to himself.

Liu Minghui did not keep the secret, and he coughed and continued, "Although the steel mill does not have a share of this batch of equipment, I still have some here."

As soon as Liu Minghui's words came out, Director Yang's eyes suddenly lit up.

Yes, all the equipment was purchased by Liu Minghui. As long as the channel is still there, just taking out some of it can meet the needs of the steel rolling mill.

The more Director Yang thought about it, the more he felt that it was right. He waved his hand at Liu Minghui and said, "We want all the steel mills. We don't have anything else in the factory now, but we have too much money to spend."

Li Huaide, who was standing by, was choked when he heard this and started coughing non-stop.

Seeing Director Yang's nouveau riche appearance, Li Huaide was speechless. Although he knew that the steel mill had sufficient funds, he couldn't be so arrogant.

Seeing this, Liu Minghui poured cold water on Director Yang and reminded him, "Director Yang, our money is not recognized by others. We need foreign exchange."

Upon hearing this, Director Yang was immediately speechless.

"Ah, we need foreign exchange. How can this steel mill have it?"

Director Yang had a helpless expression on his face. The entire mainland was short of foreign exchange right now, so where would the steel rolling mill get its foreign exchange reserves from?

Liu Minghui showed no expression when he heard this. Anyway, he had come up with the solution, so it was not his business whether it worked or not.

"Old Yang, I think we should go to the Ministry and try to get some help. Maybe we can get some equipment back for the steel mill."

Li Huaide next to him gave Director Yang some advice.

Director Yang wanted to say something, but Liu Minghui spoke up at this time.

"I think this is a good idea. I will try to bring it up with Minister Xu. At least I won't return empty-handed."

After seeing that Liu Minghui really had no other options, Director Yang said helplessly, "That's the only way. I hope Minghui, you can do more."

After saying that, Director Yang thought for a moment and continued, "I remember there was a famous worker in the forging workshop, I think his name was Liu Aiguo, he had good skills, at a young age, he had the skills of a second-level forger, he is worth training, what do you think, Old Li?"

Li Huaide was stunned when he heard this, but he reacted quickly and said, "That's right, we recruit talents regardless of their background. Young people have good brains, and the world will be ruled by young people in the future."

Liu Minghui didn't know how to respond after hearing this. After all, Liu Aiguo was his cousin, and he couldn't praise him in person. That would be too embarrassing.

He knew that Director Yang was trying to show his favor to him so that Liu Minghui could contribute more in the future.

Liu Minghui did not comment on this. After all, if possible, Liu Minghui would definitely help, but he didn't know whether he could talk to Minister Xu.

Xu Damao, who was serving nearby, was surprised. After all, he knew Liu Aiguo's identity. He didn't expect that Director Yang would remember him. With Liu Minghui's support behind him, it might not be long before he could be on equal footing with him.

Xu Damao was very envious, but this also accelerated his desire to cling to Liu Minghui.

"Just do it when you get home tonight, don't forget it then."

Xu Damao muttered to himself.

The meal lasted for about an hour and was a great pleasure for both hosts and guests. None of the three drank much and the movie they mentioned earlier was just talk. Everyone had work to do in the afternoon, so after the meal, they went their separate ways.

However, before leaving, Liu Minghui still went to talk to Li Huaide for a while. When he learned that Director Yang was planning to make some arrangements, Li Huaide expressed the hope that Liu Minghui could lend a hand.

After all, if possible, Li Huaide didn't want to use the means of driving Director Yang out of the steel mill. It would be best if he could succeed him.

What else can Liu Minghui say about this? He can only leave it to fate. After all, Liu Minghui can't tell Li Huaide that he will be the head of the steel mill in a few years and he just needs to wait for the opportunity.

I believe that even if Liu Minghui said it, Li Huaide would not believe it.

When Liu Minghui returned to the office, he heard Zhao Lizhen come to him and say, "Director, you have received several phone calls from factory directors who want to invite you to dinner."

Hearing this, Liu Minghui waved his hands and said, "You didn't agree, I'm not free."

"Of course I didn't agree. I wouldn't dare agree if you weren't here."

Zhao Lizhen explained with a smile.

"That's good. It's such a headache."

Liu Minghui gently rubbed his temples to relieve some of the dizziness caused by drinking.

Afternoon, Minister Xu’s office.

"What's up? You're back. Did you have a good lunch?"

Minister Xu looked at Liu Minghui and asked with a smile.

"Don't mention it, leader. I'm invited by the director of the steel mill. It's hard to refuse. After all, I used to work in the steel mill. How can I refuse?"

Seeing this, Liu Minghui explained it and added one more sentence at the end.

"I didn't promise anything."

Minister Xu nodded in satisfaction and said in a teaching tone, "Yes, your status is not low now. It is normal for someone to ask you for help, but just don't be too partial."

"We are the leaders, and no one below us is worse than anyone else. We must know how to treat everyone equally, and at least make the majority of people satisfied, so that work can be carried out well."

Minister Xu was also aware of Liu Minghui's experience. After all, if others couldn't find someone to plead for them, they would find Liu Minghui, the source. After all, everyone thought that even if Liu Minghui couldn't handle the matter with full authority, he could at least give some suggestions, and it would not be bad to say a few good words for them.

Maybe because of this meal, he could gain benefits for his factory.

Liu Minghui nodded thoughtfully. He was not a young boy anymore, so of course he understood what Minister Xu said.

In the end, Liu Minghui didn't say anything. After all, considering the situation, Minister Xu had already arranged everything, and he, a small fry, had no right to get involved.

When Liu Minghui went to the steel rolling mill today, he did not forget to ask Song Gang to bring the pork. He had arranged it long ago, and Song Gang brought it back at noon and stored it in the canteen's warehouse. I heard that he would give everyone a snack tomorrow when all the people were present.