Siheyuan: The beginning revealed the secrets of the three uncles

After delivering the things, Xu Damao returned to his office.

Before I could even sit down, I saw Li Xinmin walk in.

He looked at Li Xinmin with some suspicion, wondering if this guy wanted to return the red envelope he had given him.

However, given Li Xinmin's character, he shouldn't do that.

Li Xinmin said as soon as he entered the door.

"You are all busy. I came to see Lao Zhang for something."

After saying that, he waved his hand to signal Xu Damao not to worry about it, and then walked straight into the small suite of the Propaganda Department.

This small suite is located inside the office and is an office area specially prepared for the section chief.

Xu Damao watched Li Xinmin leave before sitting back in his chair.

He felt that Li Xinmin's behavior today was a little strange, but he couldn't tell why.

After entering the small suite, Li Xinmin saw Zhang Qingnian wearing reading glasses and reading a newspaper.

He smiled and asked, "Lao Zhang, what have you been busy with recently?"

Zhang Qingnian quickly put down the newspaper, stood up, and answered enthusiastically.

"Hey, isn't this our Director Li? You are a rare guest! The Spring Festival is coming soon, are you going to give some benefits to our Propaganda Department?"

"Hey, Lao Zhang, you are already a veteran cadre, why is your ideological awareness declining?"

"You're still thinking about welfare at this time!"

Li Xinmin looked at Zhang Qingnian and shook his head helplessly.

Hearing this, Zhang Qingnian showed a hint of embarrassment on his face, but still forced a smile.

"Hey, Director Li, look at what you said. I'm also concerned about our Propaganda Department!"

Li Xinmin smiled and patted Zhang Qingnian on the shoulder.

"Although I can't give benefits to the entire Propaganda Department, I do have good news for you."

After saying that, he sat down on Zhang Qingnian's office chair.

When Zhang Qingnian heard this, he immediately took off his reading glasses, his eyes revealing anticipation and excitement.

He hurried to Li Xinmin, handed him a cigarette, and asked impatiently.

"Director Li, what's the good news? Can I retire early?"

Li Xinmin took the cigarette, lit it, took a puff, smiled and shook his head.

"What are you thinking about, Lao Zhang!"

"Given your physical condition, you can work for another ten years without any problem. You're even thinking about retiring early!"

Zhang Qingnian sighed with disappointment and muttered to himself.

"Then you said you would bring me good news..."

Li Xinmin saw Zhang Qingnian's expression and hurried to comfort him.

"Okay, okay, Lao Zhang, don't be too anxious. Sit down first and listen to me slowly."

Zhang Qingnian nodded helplessly, returned to his seat and sat down, staring at Li Xinmin.

Li Xinmin picked up the teacup, blew away the hot steam, took a sip gently, and then spoke slowly.

"Lao Zhang, this incident is actually a good opportunity for you."

Zhang Qingnian frowned in confusion and asked.

"Oh? What opportunity? Director Li, please stop keeping me in suspense. What is this about?"

Li Xinmin smiled and answered mysteriously.

"Haha, although it's not retirement, it's almost like retirement. Isn't Old Liu from the union going to retire soon? You can take over his job then!"

When Zhang Qingnian heard this, he immediately became alert and asked with his eyes wide open.

"Really? That's great!"

Of course, Zhang Qingnian actually applied for retirement a year ago.

He claimed that he was not feeling well and wanted to go home and have a good rest for a while.

But this guy is in great health and enjoys eating, so there is no problem at all. Naturally, the organization will not agree to his retirement application.

But at his age, there was almost no chance for him to advance any further, so he gave up in one day.

The work in the publicity department is basically done by other people.

Seeing Zhang Qingnian slacking off again, Li Xinmin couldn't help but say.

"Old Zhang, look at what you have accomplished!"

"If you just think about retiring and being lazy for a day, why can't you continue to shine and work for the organization for a few more years?"

Li Xinmin shook his head helplessly. He didn't want to say anything more about his old subordinate.

Hearing Li Xinmin's words, Zhang Qingnian said with a grin.

"Director Li, if I were your age, I would definitely try harder, at least to become a member of the factory standing committee or deputy director before I retire!"

"But I'm already this old, and I'm going to retire in just over a year. Can't you just let me retire in advance?"

Li Xinmin took a deep puff of his cigarette, a look of impatience on his face.

"Okay, okay, you've been working for the factory for more than 30 years, so I won't joke with you anymore!"

He flicked the ash off his cigarette and continued.

"It's settled today. The factory director told me personally that you will just stay in the union and wait for death!"

When Zhang Qingnian heard this, he was immediately delighted and quickly replied with a smile.

"Oh, thank you Director Li for your concern! I will definitely thank you very much when I take office!"

However, Li Xinmin frowned and said with some dissatisfaction.

"Don't be too happy too soon. I have something else to ask you. Who do you plan to hand over the future of the Propaganda Department to?"

After hearing this, Zhang Qingnian was delighted.

Of course he knew that Li Xinming and Xu Damao had a close relationship.

But he still pretended to be calm and waved his hands, answering nonchalantly.

"Hey, Director, since you're here to talk about this today, I'm sure you already have a suitable candidate in mind, so I won't say any more!"

Li Xinmin looked at Zhang Qingnian as if it had nothing to do with him and was so angry that he almost jumped up. He pointed at Zhang Qingnian and cursed.

"Good job, Old Zhang, you have already started to be a hands-off boss!"

"Okay, then you just wait. It won't be long anyway. Hand over the work you need to do quickly and don't hold me back!"

After saying that, Li Xinmin finished the rest of the cigarette in one breath and left the Propaganda Department directly.

"Da Mao, come in for a moment!"

At this time, Xu Damao had already guessed almost exactly why Li Xinmin came to the publicity class.

"Chief, you called me?"

"Okay, stop pretending, kid. With your relationship with Deputy Director Li, I will have to give up my position as Section Chief to you sooner or later. Now is your chance!"

"Chief, please don't say that. You still have two years before retirement. Are you kidding me?"

Xu Damao quickly waved his hands, flattered, and pretended to be innocent.

"I don't know what you're thinking, kid. Stop pretending. Help me pack my things and I'll go to the union!"

Zhang Qingnian is a straightforward person.

I don't offend anyone in the factory, I always say whatever I want to say, and I focus on being a clear-headed person.

So I have always had a good relationship with people in the factory.

"Haha, Section Chief, you really see things clearly!"

"I can't hide anything from you!"

Xu Damao smiled awkwardly and touched his head.