Siheyuan Great Craftsmen

He rose from the deputy director of the technical department to the director of the technical department. This huge change made him feel like he was in a dream. Especially the weapons research institute, it was like he had obtained an indestructible protective card from the military.

It was not until he returned to the office that he gradually woke up from his sleepwalking state. He slowly sat down in his office chair, his eyes still a little dazed, as if he had not yet fully accepted this sudden and major change.

"Chief!" At this moment, the door of Zhou Tian's office was violently pushed open, and Dong Tianbao and a group of colleagues from the technical department poured in one after another, everyone's face was filled with joy that was difficult to conceal.

"Chief, I heard that our factory director has been promoted and the Technical Section will become the Technical Department? Is this true?" Dong Tianbao asked impatiently, his eyes full of eager anticipation.

"Chief, if our factory is upgraded, does that mean our salaries will also increase?" another colleague asked right after him, the excitement on his face evident.

"Chief, is our factory really going to be upgraded?" Someone else couldn't contain his excitement, and his voice revealed irrepressible excitement.

Colleagues were asking questions one after another, and Zhou Tian couldn't help but have a black line on his forehead.

"Okay, everyone, shut up. You're arguing endlessly. How can I answer your questions when you're making so much noise?"

Zhou Tian slammed the table and shouted loudly.

In an instant, the originally noisy scene became quiet. Although everyone stopped making loud noises, they all looked at Zhou Tian eagerly, obviously waiting for him to give a definite answer.

Seeing everyone's anxious expressions, Zhou Tian knew that if he didn't give everyone a clear explanation today, they would probably find it difficult to concentrate on their work.

"The factory has indeed been upgraded, but the specific implementation will take some time. As for whether we will get a salary increase, to be honest, I don't know. But our technical department will indeed be changed to a technical department!"

As Zhou Tian said this, everyone instantly showed ecstasy on their faces and cheered: "That's great!"

"So, from now on we can call you Director?"

Zhou Tian nodded, confirming everyone's statement.

"What's going on? It's so lively!"

As they were talking, a familiar voice came from behind them. Nie Guodong had stood behind them without them noticing, looking at them with a smile on his face.

"Hello, section chief!"

When a group of colleagues from the technical department saw Nie Guodong, they hurriedly greeted him in unison.

"Okay, what's good about that? I heard your noise in the hallway. Why don't you all have to go to work? Why don't you all get back to work!"

As he spoke, Nie Guodong's face suddenly darkened and he spoke loudly.

"Yes, section chief!"

When everyone heard this, they were shocked and quickly left Zhou Tian’s office.

Only after all the technical staff had left did Nie Guodong close the door, then walked towards Zhou Tian and complained, "Tell me what's wrong with you, kid? You actually let them all run to your office. This is too unruly!"

Having said that, he pulled over a chair and sat down steadily opposite Zhou Tian.

"Section Chief, look at what you said. Didn't the old man teach us to get along with the masses? I was just following the old man's words. How can you say that I am breaking the rules?"

While Zhou Tian was explaining, he picked up a new teacup and poured a cup of tea for Nie Guodong.

"Don't try to fool me here, kid. I don't need you to give me a political lesson. But seriously, Xiaotian, you are now the director, and your management style should also change! If you continue to be so disrespectful, if one day you can't control these people, then you will be in trouble!"

Nie Guodong couldn't help but give Zhou Tian a blank look, and spoke earnestly, then picked up the teacup and took a sip. He suddenly felt refreshed, a light flashed in his eyes, and he looked at the tea in front of him and asked curiously.

"Hey? You know what? Your tea is quite good. What brand is it? Bring me some when you leave!"

"What other brand could it be? It's just ordinary green tea. If you want it, I'll pack some for you when you leave!"

When Zhou Tian heard what Nie Guodong said, his hand that was originally holding the teacup and was about to drink tea paused slightly. He pretended to be calm and said, but in his heart he thought it was a bad idea. Brother Song had mentioned it once last time, and now the section chief was here again. It seemed that he had to find some tea leaves for transplantation.

After all, if you always say this, it may be okay once or twice, but if it happens too many times, anyone who is not stupid will realize that you are not telling the truth.

"Green tea? Don't lie to me, can green tea be so delicious?"

Nie Guodong didn't believe it. It was not like he had never drunk green tea before. It was impossible for green tea to have such a refreshing effect.

"Okay, Chief, I did buy green tea. As for why it tastes so good to you, I guess it has something to do with your mood today. If I'm not mistaken, you should have been promoted!"

Zhou Tian quickly changed the subject. After all, if he continued talking about it, he was worried that the section chief would continue to ask questions, and it would be difficult to fool him then. However, this also reminded him that in the future, it would be best not to use spiritual spring water in the office.

Unless there's no one around.

"Maybe what you said makes sense!"

Hearing this, Nie Guodong took another sip of tea, and then said with a little excitement in his tone: "This time I finally crossed the threshold of the department level and was officially promoted to the department level. Speaking of which, our steel rolling mill was able to be upgraded this time, thanks to you. If it weren't for you, our steel rolling mill would have to wait for a long time to be upgraded!"

"It should be said that many leaders owe you a big favor for the upgrading of the steel mill this time!"

"No, please don't say that. The upgrading of the steel mill has nothing to do with me and cannot have anything to do with me. Chief, you are making me hate you by saying that!"

Zhou Tian quickly waved his hand to refuse.

He didn't dare to agree to this. Although everyone knew it in their hearts, he couldn't admit it openly. Otherwise, wouldn't it be suspected that he was seeking credit?

And most importantly, he is already high-profile enough now. When the factory officially announces its upgrade, the news of his promotion will not be concealed for long. At that time, it will be unbelievable for him, a 19-year-old department-level cadre, to tell others about it.

If people knew that the factory upgrading was related to him, he would be put on the spot, which he would not be willing to do.

"I don't know how you, a young boy, get so many ideas. But what you said is true. This is indeed a bit high-profile. I'm afraid it's not good for your future development!"

Upon hearing this, although Nie Guodong was very satisfied with Zhou Tian's approach, he spoke in a slightly lecturing tone.

The two chatted for a while, and then Nie Guodong left with the tea that Zhou Tian had packed for him.

After watching Nie Guodong leave, Zhou Tian felt that Nie Guodong seemed to have changed. If Nie Guodong was a technical talent in the past, he seemed to have gone astray and completely turned into a politician.

Perhaps it was due to the environment, or perhaps as the factory director once said, Nie Guodong was indeed more mature in management than in technology.

But in short, he felt that Nie Guodong seemed to have changed!