Siheyuan: All the incense in the family is counting on you

Li Bowen naturally agreed to the old couple's request. It was not like he couldn't make money.

Actually, it doesn’t matter to Yu Li whether she works or not, she just doesn’t want to stay idle at home. After all, job opportunities are quite precious nowadays, and she doesn’t want to waste it.

Now that I'm pregnant, I can take a good rest and take care of the baby at home. I can just apply for unpaid leave from work and go back after I give birth.

So after breakfast, Li Bowen let Yu Li rest at home and went straight to the textile factory. The procedure for unpaid leave was quite simple. After completing the formalities, Li Bowen returned to the steel rolling mill.

A lot of things happened at the steel mill in the ten days since Li Bowen returned home.

The most important project is undoubtedly the milk powder factory built in the grassland.

Li Huaide was very concerned about this kind of thing that could increase his political achievements. Ever since Li Bowen mentioned this idea to him, Li Huaide began to plan it carefully.

He first thought about it for two days, then found his father-in-law, explained his plan in detail, and obtained his full support.

Then, he submitted the proposal to the factory leadership team for discussion without hesitation. The proposal was immediately unanimously approved by the factory leadership team and the plan was quickly reported to the higher authorities.

Since the steel mill has always been profitable and they have sufficient funds, they are willing to cooperate with the commune on the grassland to build a factory. Although the steel mill has no direct connection with the milk powder factory, their superiors still approved their plan.

This milk powder factory is nominally affiliated with the steel mill, but in fact it is a collaboration between the steel mill and the commune.

The steel rolling mill is responsible for providing advanced equipment and sufficient financial support, while the commune is responsible for organizing manpower, material resources and raw material supply.

The milk powder products produced will be sold directly by the ministry, and the profits will be shared by the steel mill and the commune.

Li Huaide and his colleagues don't care about how much money they can make. Selling milk powder can't earn as much as selling steel. They are doing it for political achievements. If they can help the herders on the grassland solve the problem of unsalable milk, they are helping the leaders solve the problem, which is much greater than the actual benefits.

However, although the higher-ups have approved the establishment of a milk powder factory, the specific implementation still requires some time and steps. After arriving at the office, Li Huaide called him over and told him the result. After all, this was Li Bowen's suggestion to him, so he naturally had to tell Li Bowen in person when there was a result.

"Bowen, I have to thank you for this time!" Li Huaide said gratefully.

Li Bowen smiled and replied: "Hahaha, you are too polite. Without you, this would not have been possible. I just gave a random idea. Don't take it too seriously."

"Okay, I won't say so many polite words between us brothers. I will remember all your contributions!" Li Huaide patted Li Bowen on the shoulder to express his gratitude.

"Okay!" Li Bowen replied with a smile.

Although the milk powder factory has been approved, it cannot be set up all at once. There is still a lot of work to be done, such as site selection, factory construction, equipment procurement, etc. All of these will be coordinated and promoted by Li Huaide and relevant departments.

So for the next period of time, Li Bowen had nothing to do.

The factory's purchasing task was not assigned to their four departments. If they were willing to do it, they could go to the countryside to collect the goods. If they were not willing, they could just rest at home.

……

Chen Xueru still had an important matter to deal with, which was to find Er Gouzi to take the blame. The longer it took, the worse the situation might get.

After asking Li Huaide to approve two purchasing positions, Li Bowen immediately went to the countryside again.

There was no need for too many twists and turns between brothers. Li Bowen came to Ergouzi's house and explained his purpose directly.

Hearing what Li Bowen said, Er Gouzi pouted: "You didn't expect me to do good things, but you let me do bad things. You are really amazing. There is no one like you!"

Li Bowen chuckled: "Among the four of us, you are the only one who hasn't started a family yet. If not you, who else can I look for? Just tell me whether you want to do it or not!"

Er Gouzi quickly shook his head like a rattle: "No, even though I'm not married yet, my parents have already arranged a marriage for me, and I'm going to get married in three to five months. If the girl knew about this, she would definitely break up with me!"

"Oh, so that's the case? Never mind. I already have a job position ready here. I'd better give it to someone who is willing to help me!" Li Bowen shook his head with regret, stretched out his hand and took out a work quota and waved it in front of Ergou.

"No, no, who said I won't help? It's my duty to stick up for my brothers. Besides, it's just a second marriage. I'm not afraid. My partner will definitely understand!" Ergouzi immediately put on a flattering face and looked at Li Bowen in a flattering manner.

"Is it not too difficult for you? If you have to force it, then forget it!" Li Bowen asked with pretended concern.

"How is that possible? This is entirely my own will!" Er Gouzi assured, patting his chest. Then he impatiently snatched the work indicator certificate that Li Bowen had taken out and held it tightly in his hand, as if he was afraid that it would be snatched away.

Then, he asked cautiously: "Well, let me ask one more question, does Lao Zhu have any indicators?"

Li Bowen smiled playfully and nodded: "Yes, one for each of you two!"

"Fuck! You can't be like this. Do you think I'll sacrifice myself for all your needs?" Ergouzi immediately wailed.

"Hahaha, you can't go back on your word now that you've promised me. If you do, you'll be a puppy!"

Er Gou just started to act bad: "Woof woof woof! My name is Er Gouzi. What can you do if I change my mind? I'll make you mad!"

Although he said this, since he had already agreed, he must do it. It was just a joke between brothers, and it wouldn't take too long. As long as he and Chen Xueru got the marriage certificate, they could get the divorce certificate in a month or two. In this way, there would be an explanation for the child in Chen Xueru's belly.

As the two were chatting, Li Bowen suddenly felt that it was a waste of resources. He stared at Ergouzi thoughtfully.

Er Gouzi was so scared when he was looked at: "What evil idea are you planning again?"

Li Bowen put his arm around Er Gouzi's neck and said with a smile, "Gouzi, if you drive away one sheep, you can also let two sheep go. Why don't you just be a good person to the end?"

"No, what do you mean?"

"Hey, hey, hey! There are two more people who need your help, okay?"

"Brother, brother, uncle! How many children do you have? It's already been good enough for me to get married for the second time for you, and you still want me to have two more. You are deliberately not letting me get married, right?" Ergouzi said reluctantly.

"How is that possible? I don't want you to be single! So, go talk to your partner first. If she agrees, I'll arrange a job for her in the city when you get married. If she doesn't agree, just pretend I never said anything, okay?"