Siheyuan: Grassroots Counterattack

In the courtyard, there was already a person who looked like a secretary waiting there. When he saw Li Huaide and the other two coming in, he hurriedly stepped forward and said, "Director Li, you are here. The chief is waiting for you."

"Secretary Zhang, please come pick us up."

"It's okay, this is what should be done."

As they were talking, several people entered the house. There was a woman sitting on the sofa in the room. She looked to be over 50 years old. Li Huaide called her "Mom" as soon as he entered the room, and Li Yi also called her "Grandma".

As for Li Tianyi, he didn't dare to speak and just stood quietly behind Li Huaide. The woman first took Li Yi's hand, looked at Li Yi carefully, and then said a few words to Li Huaide.

From beginning to end, the other person didn't even look at Li Tianyi straight in the eye. Li Tianyi was not annoyed at all. After all, he was only coming this time, and whether he would come again or not was not up to her. He could decide on future plans after the attitude of Li Huaide's father-in-law, Mr. Wu, came out.

Li Huaide was very embarrassed when he saw this, and he quickly introduced the two parties. The woman nodded indifferently, and Li Tianyi called out, "Hello, Mrs. Wu."

The word "Mrs. Wu" made Li Huaide sweat. What time is it now? Who can be worthy of being called Madam?

The woman obviously knew this as well. Her expression changed and she looked at Li Tianyi with sharp eyes.

Li Tian was not affected at all. He did not expect that it had only been a short time since the founding of the country, but some people had already developed a sense of superiority. And looking at this Mrs. Wu, it was obvious that she was not from a poor family. This was a typical remnant of the old society.

Just when several people were in an awkward situation, Li Huaide's father-in-law came down from upstairs. He was also puzzled when he saw the scene downstairs. The atmosphere here was obviously not right.

When Secretary Zhang saw his leader coming down, he hurried forward and whispered a few words. Li Huaide's father-in-law glared at his wife, who was obviously unconvinced and turned her head away.

Then he looked at Li Tianyi again. He had heard before that this young man was approachable and polite to everyone. He thought he was a veteran, but he didn't expect to see another side of him today.

He said, young people are all a little arrogant, "What's the matter? Why are you standing? Come and sit down. Xiao Zhang, bring some tea."

"Okay chief."

This time, Li Huaide hurriedly stepped forward to introduce, "Tianyi, this is Li Yi's grandfather, and also the Vice Minister of Industry, Wu."

"Dad, this is my nephew Li Tianyi."

"Hello, Comrade Tianyi, I have heard of your name for a long time, but I didn't expect to meet you today."

"Hello, Minister Wu. I don't have any great reputation. It's all just rumors." He then shook hands with Minister Wu.

"Comrade Tianyi, given your relationship with Huaide, we are not strangers, so I will call you Tianyi. You and Li Yi are from the same generation, so can you call me Grandpa Wu?"

"of course can."

"Hahaha, okay, come and sit down." Old Wu was very happy. He didn't want to offend Li Tianyi because of his wife's inexplicable arrogance. Now Li Tianyi was also very generous to give him face, and the unhappiness between the two sides disappeared.

Old Mr. Wu's wife was very puzzled by her husband's attitude towards this boy named Li Tianyi. His attitude was too different from that of the old man. The old man's subordinates had visited him before, but his attitude was not so kind at that time.

Even if this Li Tianyi is the nephew of son-in-law Li Huaide, does he have to use such a relationship?

Just when Mr. Wu's wife was puzzled, Mr. Wu and his friends had already sat on the sofa and started chatting.

After they talked for a while, Mr. Wu asked his wife to find someone to arrange lunch. He wanted to treat Li Tianyi well at noon.

At the same time, Li Yi was sent away, and then Mr. Wu took Li Huaide and Li Tianyi to the study.

As soon as he entered the study, Elder Wu apologized to Li Tianyi, "Tianyi, don't mind it. Your grandmother Wu has been like this since she was young. She has been like this all her life. No matter what I say, she can't change."

"Yes, Tianyi, it's my fault today. I didn't explain it clearly to mom, and now there is a misunderstanding." Li Huaide next to him also echoed.

Of course Li Tianyi had to know how to respect him. Regardless of whether what Old Wu and Li Huaide said was true or false, he could not let his emotions show. "Grandpa Wu, uncle, don't worry. It's fine once we talk it out. I won't mind it."

Li Tianyi said that he didn't care, but there was something else in his heart that he didn't say. Even if I cared, it was useless. I couldn't do anything to her. Besides, I wouldn't have anything to do with her in the future, so why should I care about it?

"Okay, don't mind it. We are not outsiders. Come to my place more often in the future." Old Wu said happily.

Li Tianyi also nodded obediently.

Seeing that they had almost finished talking, Mr. Wu then brought up the new steelmaking method that Li Tianyi had mentioned earlier.

Li Tianyi gave a brief introduction to Mr. Wu and also sought his opinion.

Old Wu looked at the young man in front of him with a smile in his eyes, and at the same time he was sighing at the good luck of his son-in-law. With such a nephew, it would be hard not to get promoted.

Mr. Wu and Li Tianyi talked about the current domestic situation and the industrial base, and also estimated the actions that the country might take after receiving this new steelmaking method.

Let Li Tianyi keep a calm mind, the country will never treat its heroes unfairly.

Afterwards, he asked about Li Tianyi's work. Li Tianyi also told me about the reward given to him by the Ministry of Industry. He can take the Level 6 engineer exam after the new year.

Mr. Wu and Li Huaide were also happy for Li Tianyi. When they learned of Li Tianyi's wedding date, Mr. Wu said that he would definitely give him an invitation, and even if he couldn't go, he would send someone to go.

The three of them were chatting happily in the study. When the chef prepared the lunch, Li Yi came to the study and asked them to eat. Only then did they realize that it was already noon.

At the dinner table, Li Tianyi accompanied Mr. Wu and his uncle to drink a few glasses. After they had eaten and drunk their fill, Li Huaide and his men said goodbye and left.

After Li Huaide and others left, Mr. Wu told his wife about Li Tianyi, and also told her not to underestimate anyone.

On the way, Li Huaide said that he would visit Li Tianyi's house tomorrow. Li Tianyi of course welcomed him. Halfway through the journey, Li Tianyi and Li Huaide separated and went home respectively.

After returning home, Li Tianyi first went to the courtyard and told his parents that his uncle's family would come to their house tomorrow, and asked his parents to start preparing this afternoon.

Afterwards, Li Tianyi went home to rest and drank some wine. He wanted to sleep for a while, and when he woke up he went to find Xiaoxue. Xiaoxue had said that today was a holiday, as she had been on duty before.

My uncle's family is coming tomorrow, so I can introduce Xiaoxue to them.

An hour later, Li Tianyi packed himself up and rode his bike out.

He missed his QQ car from his previous life very much. The wind was so cold that it was really painful to ride a bicycle.