Chapter 1267
The eldest sister-in-law's request, Li Aiguo cleverly solves the problem, Factory
It was a little after 8 p.m.
The courtyard house has become much quieter.
Li Aiguo pushed his bicycle into the courtyard.
As soon as they reached their front door, they heard laughter coming from inside, mixed with the laughter of Chen Xingjia and his sister-in-law.
"Brother Aiguo is back!"
Hearing the commotion outside, Chen Xueru quickly came out to greet him and took the canvas bag from his hand.
"My elder brother and sister-in-law have been here for a while."
Li Aiguo hadn't seen the couple for a while, so he offered Chen Xingjia a cigarette and asked with a smile, "Brother, how have things been lately?"
Chen Xingjia took the cigarette: "Now our timber factory has established branch factories in the Northeast and Southwest, and the annual output has increased several times over."
According to the factory leaders, besides the special plywood supplied to the military and a few aircraft factories, the rest has already started to be exported to earn foreign exchange.
Li Aiguo nodded; he was aware of the situation.
Plywood is sold to Western countries through Hextech's distribution channels.
On the Eastern side, Andrei Trading Company is in charge.
"Oh dear, you're such a blockhead!"
The eldest sister-in-law, who had been listening to this for a while, gave Chen Xingjia a reproachful look, then turned to Li Aiguo with a smile.
"Your brother-in-law is asking about your own work, why are you bringing up important matters at the factory!"
"Aiguo, your older brother is really making something of himself now. He's doing exceptionally well at night school and has been identified as a key talent for development by the factory. He'll be promoted to officer soon!"
"Congratulations!" Li Aiguo was also happy for Chen Xingjia.
"This is all thanks to you! If you hadn't helped the lumber mill develop the new plywood, with Xingjia's taciturn nature, would he have ever become a cadre? In his next life!"
While her sister-in-law chatted away about everyday things, Chen Xueru had already quickly brought the food from the kitchen to the table.
"Come on, let's eat and chat."
Although Li Aiguo had already eaten at the locomotive depot's canteen, he still pulled out a chair, sat down, picked up his chopsticks, and opened a bottle of wine to fill Chen Xingjia's glass.
The food on the table was steaming hot.
They talked about mundane things like daily necessities and family matters.
After a satisfying meal, the wall clock had already struck nine.
The older sister-in-law was still rambling on, but her eyes kept glancing at Chen Xueru.
Chen Xueru, being a perceptive person, immediately saw through the situation: "Sister-in-law, you and my brother made a special trip here today, is there something wrong at home? Don't be so formal with us."
"Cough cough..." The older sister-in-law rubbed her hands together.
"Actually, it's not a big deal. It's just that... Xiao Jiu Jin has reached the age to go to daycare."
Your older brother and I were thinking of asking Aiguo for help.
"See if we can get the child into the daycare center at your locomotive depot."
Fearing that Li Aiguo would be put in a difficult position, the sister-in-law quickly added, "We just want a spot. We won't skimp on the tuition or food expenses!"
Li Aiguo chuckled after hearing this, thinking it was some serious, difficult matter.
Now that the locomotive depot is doing well, it invests heavily in the education of its employees' children.
From kindergarten to high school, they are all top-tier institutions in Beijing, boasting a strong teaching staff. Countless people from other organizations are eager to send their children there.
According to principle, locomotive depots do not accept students other than railway employees.
However, policies can be flexible at times. People of Li Aiguo's level naturally have a few internal recommendation slots at their disposal.
His spot had been vacant and unused, but since his relative had asked for help, how could he not lend a hand?
"Sister-in-law, what are you talking about? What kind of situation is this?"
Tomorrow I'll go to the logistics department and give them a heads-up, and report Xiao Jiujin's name.
"Oh, Aiguo, thank you so much," the sister-in-law said gratefully.
"We're all family."
It was getting late.
Li Aiguo and Chen Xueru then escorted Chen Xingjia and his sister-in-law out of the courtyard.
Just as I turned to walk back, I ran into my second uncle, Liu Haizhong, who was carrying an old canvas bag and looking dejected as he came in from outside.
"Second Uncle, why are you so late today? Are you working overtime again?" Li Aiguo asked, puzzled. It was already past nine o'clock at night.
"Don't even mention it, the materials..."
Liu Haizhong subconsciously started to complain, but then suddenly realized what he was saying, swallowed his words back, coughed twice, and changed his tune.
"Well, there was a minor equipment malfunction in the workshop, which delayed production a bit."
"Yeah……"
Li Aiguo glanced at Liu Haizhong's constipated-looking face in the moonlight, and immediately understood, but he didn't point it out.
"Then you should get some rest." Li Aiguo nodded and led Chen Xueru back into the house.
Liu Haizhong stood there, watching Li Aiguo's retreating figure, and sighed heavily.
How could he possibly tell Li Aiguo the truth?
The factory is currently in a state of disarray, and production materials are not being delivered to the workshop at all.
If this gets out, wouldn't it be like exposing our family's dirty laundry?
"I don't know what those bastards in logistics were thinking!"
"They've only had two days of peace, and they've already forgotten the times when they couldn't get paid!"
Liu Haizhong felt increasingly aggrieved and walked towards the Intermediate People's Court while cursing.
Banggeng, Liu Guangtian, and Liu Guangfu, three half-grown boys, were taking advantage of the darkness to stand under the wall and "compete to see who can pee the farthest."
Liu Haizhong was deep in thought when he walked closer without noticing that the spit had landed on his trouser leg.
"Damn it!" Liu Haizhong was so angry from smelling the stench that he grabbed Liu Guangtian, who was closest to him, and roared at the three little brats.
"You've all gone too far! All of you, get your butts sticking out!"
*Clap clap clap*
*Clap clap clap*
Two and a half hours later.
Chen Xueru blushed and, panting, propped herself up with a pillow.
"I've already calculated the dates, and I should be pregnant today."
Li Aiguo wiped the sweat from his forehead, feeling as if he had become a heartless tool.
cough cough cough
I went to work the next day.
Li Aiguo first went to the daycare center, where, upon hearing that he was a relative, they immediately gave him a spot.
Back in the studio.
Zhou Gaoyuan has already drawn up the blueprints for the parts that his subordinate factories will produce.
Li Aiguo took the blueprints and handed them, along with the list, to Section Chief Xing, who then forwarded them to the Ministry of Machine Building.
The Ministry of Machine Building found it somewhat strange that the Qianmen Locomotive Depot had chosen the Machinery Plant.
The contract manufacturing was originally the responsibility of the Qianmen Locomotive Depot, and the ministries rarely got involved, so they contacted the machinery factory.
When Liu Feng from the machinery factory received the call, his eyes widened instantly.
He knew that the voice control parts needed to be manufactured by an OEM, but he never thought he could get his hands on them.
After all, in terms of both scale and the skill level of its technicians, the machine factory cannot compare with the steel rolling mill.
The voice on the other end of the phone was serious: "Director Liu, what's wrong? Is your machinery factory having difficulties? If so, we can find a replacement..."
"No! No problem!" Liu Feng suddenly stood up straight and shouted into the microphone.
"Please rest assured, leaders! Hongxing Machinery Factory guarantees to complete the task! We will absolutely live up to the expectations of the organization and leaders! Even if we don't eat or sleep, we will get this batch of parts sorted out!"
After hanging up the phone, Liu Feng thought to himself that he had hit the jackpot this time.
Others might not understand, but he personally sourced a batch of voice-activated lights from the Qianmen Locomotive Depot, and he was very clear that the production of these things was not just tens of thousands of sets, but possibly hundreds of thousands or even millions of sets in the future.
As long as we stick close to this powerful backer, why would Hongxing Machinery Factory need to repair any more broken tractors?
They turned their fortunes around completely.
After the initial excitement wore off, Liu Feng sat back down in his chair, lit a cigarette, took a deep drag, and squinted his eyes.
There's no such thing as a free lunch; even if there were, it wouldn't fall on Liu Feng's head.
Unless... someone throws it on top.
"It must have been Brother Li's idea." Liu Feng thought for a moment, then picked up the phone and called Li Aiguo.
Of course, Liu Feng did not discuss the origin of the order during the phone call.
They simply said they would fully cooperate, making it seem like a business transaction, but everyone knows the real motives behind it.
After hanging up the phone, Liu Feng immediately convened a meeting of the factory's leadership team.
The leaders were also very happy.
"Comrades, this is a rare opportunity! According to the plan, the locomotive depot will send someone to supervise, and we also need to send a capable person to be in charge of liaison and coordination. Let's discuss who would be suitable to go?"
“I think Comrade Liang Ladi is quite good,” a deputy factory director suggested, raising his hand.
"She has excellent skills and a strong personality. She has experience in handling several OEM projects in the past."
Liu Feng's eyes lit up, and he slammed his hand on the table: "That's right! How could I forget about her!"
Thus, given the importance of this mission.
I propose that Comrade Liang Ladi be promoted to workshop foreman, with full authority over production scheduling for this project!
Liang Ladi recently helped the local area dig air-raid shelters. Although she didn't achieve great success, she still put in a lot of hard work.
In general, someone returning to the factory should be promoted one or two positions.
Taking advantage of this opportunity, they were promoted at the same time.
The group leader is one level higher than the shift leader (in some places, the production group leader).
Being able to manage three shift leaders and be responsible for production scheduling, safety, and the like, while being detached from frontline labor, makes one a mid-level manager in the workshop.
These words immediately caused a commotion in the conference room.
"Old Liu, isn't this... a bit too fast?"
"Yes, Liang Ladi's work ability is undeniable, but her husband, Nan Yi... his family background isn't very good. Shouldn't we reconsider?"
Liu Feng slammed his hand on the table: "Be cautious? If you're too cautious, the daylily will be too late!"
What time is it now? It's a crucial moment for our factory to turn things around!
I need people who can work and fight! Not people with family histories that require a certain background!
"That's settled then! If anything goes wrong, I, Liu Feng, will take responsibility!"
The other leaders exchanged glances and then fell silent.
Who doesn't know that Liang Ladi and Li Aiguo have a good personal relationship?
Promoting Liang Ladi at this time would be a favor to Li Aiguo and also ensure the smooth progress of the project.
Li Aiguo learned that Liang Ladi had become the group leader when the machinery factory was handing over its work.
"Congratulations, Team Leader Liang." Li Aiguo said with a smile as he poured tea for Liang Ladi.
"What group leader? I'm just a liaison officer." Liang Ladi said modestly, but there was an indescribable excitement in her eyes.
"Brother Patriot, leave the work of producing the parts to me. I guarantee I'll get it done perfectly. If anyone dares to cause trouble, I'll be the first to punish them."
“That’s easy to arrange.” Li Aiguo asked Zhou Gaoyuan to bring over the parts drawings and helped arrange the work.
By the time I finished dealing with all these matters, it was already noon.
Li Aiguo was about to go to the canteen for lunch when Lao Chen, who was in charge of the production of oil tankers, hurriedly came over.
"Aiguo, the oil tanks at the steel rolling mill have been delayed in delivery, and we're waiting for them to be installed here."
"Really? Old Chen, don't rush them. Go and urge them to hurry up with the work." Li Aiguo recalled Liu Haizhong's strange expression.
"I'll go hang up right now!"
No sooner had Old Chen left than several workshop directors in charge of excavator and small aircraft production gathered around, all with grim expressions.
The reason was the same: all the spare parts from the steel rolling mill were out of stock.
What's even more infuriating is the reason given by the steel rolling mill.
In response to the call from the Ministry of Machinery Industry to prevent the loss of collective property, the factory is conducting a comprehensive inventory of materials and process restructuring.
After making the call, Director Chen said angrily, "That Factory Director Yang speaks with the loudest bureaucratic airs of anyone!"
He said that steel rolling mills are the backbone of heavy industry.
As the factory director, he must set an example by following procedures and rules, and must never engage in the kind of messy, hasty actions that involve "rushing things without proper preparation."
They even said that if we couldn't wait, we could report the situation to the ministry.
This sounds perfectly reasonable, and no one can find fault with it.
But those sitting inside were all seasoned foxes, and everyone knew that this was a deliberate attempt to make things difficult for people.
Just like some seemingly ordinary things.
It's not that they won't do it for you, they're just going to delay it for a while, and there's no use in getting anxious.
That's just disgusting.
Section Chief Xing also learned of the news and rushed over.
"This is a difficult matter. After all, Director Yang is acting in accordance with regulations. Even if we report it to the Ministry of Machine Building, there is no way to resolve it."
Li Aiguo laughed: "Section Chief, you're 'not recognizing the true nature of Mount Lu,' you've fallen into Director Yang's trap. Let me ask you, who will ultimately use this batch of oil tankers?"
Section Chief Xing was taken aback, and subconsciously replied, "This batch is from Beijing's Nanyuan Airport, responsible for refueling passenger planes, and another batch is for the 3rd Independent Regiment stationed there..."
He was only halfway through his sentence.
Section Chief Xing's eyes suddenly lit up.
"Good lad! You're using someone else's strength against them!"
“We can’t really control Director Yang, but there’s always someone who can make him work out those ‘rules.’ If he wants to play by the rules, we’ll find him an opponent who doesn’t follow them,” Li Aiguo said with a smile. “Okay! I’ll contact Nanyuan Airport and the military right away!”
After Section Chief Xing returned to his office, he not only contacted the airport but also dialed the phone number of the 6th Independent Tank Regiment.
After receiving the call, Staff Officer Wang of the 6th Independent Tank Regiment slammed his fist on the table and exclaimed, "Old Xing, our military-civilian cooperation has been very pleasant. What's going on with you guys this time?"
Don't they know these tanker trucks are for refueling tanks used in the exercise?
What, did you mess with us, whom you consider to be Xiaomei's family?
Do they still not care about us old Huaye?
I'm going to tell Li Yunlong on this and make him teach his nephew a lesson.
That's right, the 6th Independent Tank Regiment was originally the Special Service Regiment of the 12th Column of the East China Field Army, and later participated in the Northern War.
After returning, it was renamed the 6th Independent Tank Regiment, which was the tank regiment closest to Beijing and belonged to the core armored regiment.
Li Yunlong was later seconded to the East China Field Army, and now, with the progress of the war in South Asia, he has become one of the best in the East China Field Army.
"Oh, Staff Officer Wang, please calm down." Section Chief Xing tried to suppress his laughter, but his tone sounded very aggrieved.
“It’s not that we don’t want to deliver the goods, it’s just that the steel rolling mill that’s responsible for producing the oil tanks insists on doing some kind of inventory check, saying it’s for ‘standard’ reasons, and there’s nothing we can do about it.”
"Which factory? The steel rolling mill under the First Ministry of Machine Building, right? Okay, I'll go talk to them!"
"Snap!" The phone was abruptly hung up.
Section Chief Xing put down the receiver, then became excited. "With a patriotic mind like that, it's a pity he's not a staff officer."
Subsequently, Section Chief Xing contacted Nanyuan Airport and seven or eight other factories.
Just as Section Chief Xing was making the phone call.
Factory Director Yang sat calmly, a Zhonghua cigarette between his fingers, watching the anxious Deputy Factory Director Li with a leisurely air.
"Factory Director, the spare parts at the Qianmen Locomotive Depot need to be delivered urgently. When will the logistics department finish its inventory check?" Deputy Factory Director Li was genuinely anxious.
"What's the rush? Can't we take our work one step at a time?"
"Old Li, I have to criticize you. As a leader, you need to set an example and respect the rules!"
Factory Director Yang lit a cigarette, looked at Deputy Factory Director Li, and slowly exhaled a puff of smoke.
"But Director Li..." Deputy Director Li wanted to say something more.
Director Yang interrupted him: "Old Li, you're a veteran comrade, you know the rules. If you think I've made a mistake, you can go to the ministry to report me and let the ministry leaders criticize me."
Deputy Factory Director Li was speechless, realizing that Factory Director Yang was determined to control the Qianmen Locomotive Depot and establish his authority.
How are we going to explain this to the Qianmen Locomotive Depot?
Just then, the phone on my desk rang.
Director Yang picked up the phone; it was a call from a former leader of the First Ministry of Machine Building.
When asked about the orders from the Qianmen Locomotive Depot, Director Yang decided to resort to his old tricks again.
Regardless, he didn't break any rules, and even the Heavenly King himself couldn't do anything about it!
Before he could even speak, a furious roar came from the other end of the phone: "Director Yang! What on earth are you up to?!"
Factory Director Yang was stunned by the shout: "Sir, I'm just conducting an inventory check according to regulations..."
When the old leader of the Ministry of Machine Building heard him quoting regulations again, he got angry: "Inventory my ass! Do you know that the 6th Independent Regiment just called the ministry?"
Staff Officer Wang said that if he didn't see the tanker truck by tomorrow morning, he would point the tank's cannon at the gate of our First Ministry of Machine Building!
There's also Nanyuan Airport, the Aviation Industry Bureau, the Second Ministry of Machine Building, the Third Ministry of Machine Building... Now five or six ministries are asking me for an explanation!
Those leaders even came over and were banging on the table in the top leader's office.
"How many heads do you have? How dare you touch these people's stuff?"
Factory Director Yang was dumbfounded: "Huh?! What does this have to do with the 6th Independent Regiment?"
"Don't you even know what level of mission the Qianmen Locomotive Depot is currently undertaking?! Let me tell you, resume production immediately! If you delay the exercise, you'll know the consequences!"
"Snapped!"
The sound of the phone being hung up hit Director Yang's heart like a heavy hammer.
Factory Director Yang stood there dumbfounded for a long time, his head buzzing.
This is really messing with the Heavenly King himself?
a long time.
He took a deep breath, turned to look at Deputy Factory Director Li, and forced a smile that looked more like a grimace.
"Ahem, Lao Li, regulations are important, but the urgent needs and concerns of our brother units are even more important!"
We can't just study books blindly and rigidly.
Relay my order: the logistics inventory must cease immediately.
The entire factory workshop will immediately commence operations, working overtime to ensure on-time delivery!
Deputy Factory Director Li was stunned by this 180-degree turn.
They immediately realized that Li Aiguo's side must have come up with a surprising move.
"Factory Director, I'll get on it right now." Deputy Factory Director Li had originally wanted to put Factory Director Yang in a difficult position, but after thinking about it, he gave up and stood up.
Deputy Factory Director Li left.
Factory Director Yang's face instantly turned as black as the bottom of a pot, and he gritted his teeth as he squeezed out a few words: "Qianmen Locomotive Depot... Li Aiguo... you're ruthless!"
Secretary Bai, noticing the situation, asked in a low voice, "Factory Director, should we prepare a car to go to the ministry?"
This statement has two layers of meaning.
The first step is to cultivate relationships and eliminate negative influences.
The second step is to conduct a self-criticism.
As for which choice to make, it's up to Director Yang himself; Secretary Bai is only responsible for offering suggestions.
Factory Director Yang hesitated for a moment, then waved his hand dejectedly: "Let's go, to the ministry..."
A dozen minutes later.
Outside Director Yang's office, a furtive figure crept over.
Yi Zhonghai first peered through the window, then pressed his ear against the door and listened for a long time.
"Comrade, what are you doing?" a passing officer shouted sternly.
"Ah, I'm Yi Zhonghai from the project team. I'd like to report to Director Yang." Yi Zhonghai was startled and quickly smiled apologetically.
"Director Yang has gone out. You can go back now."
The staff member stared at him like he was a thief, and Yi Zhonghai could only leave dejectedly with his hands behind his back.
He was suffering inside.
He went twice to see Director Yang because of the deaf old lady, but he couldn't get a chance to meet him. What kind of situation is this?
*****
That afternoon, Deputy Factory Director Li personally went to the locomotive depot to deliver the news of the steel rolling mill's resumption of production to Li Aiguo.
"Nephew, tell me the truth, what kind of extraordinary method did you use to subdue that old bald monk surnamed Yang so completely?"
Deputy Factory Director Li closed the office door behind him, lowered his voice, and offered him a cigarette.
Li Aiguo took the cigarette but didn't light it immediately. He just smiled faintly and said, "Uncle Li, what are you talking about? There's no such thing as tidying up or not. We're just following normal work procedures."
"Ah...right, right, right, normal procedure, look at my brain!"
Deputy Factory Director Li chuckled, but his mind was in turmoil.
This young man could alarm several ministries with a casual wave of his hand; even the old leaders of the First Ministry of Machine Building couldn't protect Director Yang.
I heard that the ministry has given Director Yang a verbal reprimand.
If it weren't for the fact that the 10,000-ton steel rolling mill project couldn't do without him, this old fox, he'd probably be packing his bags and going home to write a self-criticism by now.
"Alright, nephew, it's good that you know what's going on. I have to hurry back and keep an eye on those bastards starting work, so I won't chat with you any longer." Deputy Factory Director Li chatted for a few moments and then left with light steps.
It was almost time to leave work.
Seeing that there was no other work available, Li Aiguo rode his mountain bike back to the courtyard house.
As soon as they arrived at the Intermediate People's Court, Nan Yi, who had been waiting for them, came over.
"Brother Aiguo, Liang Ladi got promoted today. I've prepared some good wine and food at home. Come over later and let's celebrate."
“Okay.” Li Aiguo readily agreed. Today, Chen Xueru took several children to the tailor shop.
"Come on, Patriot Brother, we owe you a lot this time, have some wedding candy."
Nan Yi grabbed a handful of candy.
Li Aiguo didn't stand on ceremony either.
Nan Yi really went all out today, buying several pounds of the finest sugar and delivering it door-to-door.
Xu Damao unwrapped a candy and popped it into his mouth. Watching Nan Yi's departing figure, he muttered to himself, somewhat puzzled, "He's just a team leader, it's not like he's being promoted. Why is he making such a fuss?"
"You don't know anything!" Liu Lan rolled her eyes at him and scolded, "What kind of background does Nan Yi have? He's the descendant of capitalists!"
In the courtyard and factory, he always walks with his head down.
Ladi has now been promoted. What does this mean? It means the organization trusts their family.
Xu Damao scratched his head: "That's true, it's like one person attaining enlightenment, and the whole family turning their lives around."
At this moment, Nan Yi truly felt a sense of triumph.
An invisible mountain was pressing down on him, making it hard for him to breathe.
Others travel light and rush forward, but he carries a mountain on his back and walks through the mud.
It's one thing for him to suffer some injustice.
The key question is, what will happen to the remaining children?
Now that's good, Liang Ladi's promotion is enough to prove that there's nothing wrong with their family.
"We owe this all to our patriotic brothers."
After delivering the candy, Nan Yi went inside and got busy.
night.
It was lively and bustling.
When Li Aiguo arrived at the Nan Yi family's house, Liu Haizhong, Xu Damao, Aunt Liu, He Yushui, Third Aunt, Third Uncle, Yan Jiecheng, and even Qin Huairu were there.
The table was laden with dishes.
Nan Yi even went to the Zhengyangmen Tavern and got the best old wine. He toasted everyone at the table, and after several rounds, everyone was already half drunk.
Liang Ladi quietly pulled him several times, but he gently pushed her away each time.
"I'm happy today."
He held his wine glass and walked straight up to Li Aiguo.
"Brother Patriot, I... I'll toast you again! Without you, there would be no Nan Yi today, and no Nan family today!"
As soon as the words left her mouth, she could no longer hold back her tears, which streamed down her cheeks.
Li Aiguo didn't say much, took the wine and drank it all in one gulp, then turned to Liang Ladi and said, "Ladi, Nan Yi has drunk too much, help him back."
Nan Yi was truly drunk. Liang Ladi called over a few children who half-supported and half-carried him into the house, while he kept muttering incoherently.
"If it weren't for my patriotic brothers... I, the descendant of a capitalist... wouldn't be where I am today..."
The noise in the room gradually subsided, and everyone looked at each other without speaking first.
It wasn't until Li Aiguo stood up and picked up a piece of food with his chopsticks that this happened.
"You know what, Nan Yi's cooking skills seem to have improved quite a bit."
"That's right, Master Nan's skills are the best in the whole hospital, much better than Sha Zhu's!"
Everyone then came to their senses and resumed toasting and drinking, making the room lively again.
Meanwhile, outside...
Yi Zhonghai had just returned from the steel rolling mill looking disheveled.
Hearing the cheerful laughter coming from the Nan family and smelling the tempting aroma of meat, he touched his emaciated belly and felt a bitter pang in his heart.
He waited outside Director Yang's office for a full three hours before finally getting him to return.
The result is unknown.
Factory Director Yang was like a bomb had been dropped on him. Before he could even mention the deaf old lady, he was met with a barrage of insults and kicked out.
"Li Aiguo is certainly riding high!"
Yi Zhonghai gritted his teeth and spat angrily on the ground.
Back home, Yi Zhonghai pointed in the direction of the Nan family's house and asked the old woman impatiently, "What's going on with the Nan family? They're throwing a party and serving meat, are they trying to kill themselves?"
An older woman handed over two pieces of candy: "You don't know yet, do you? Liang Ladi has been promoted to group leader. Nan Yi is so happy that he's been delivering candy to every household and even invited Aiguo and the others for drinks."
Looking at the two pieces of candy, Yi Zhonghai felt even worse.
What is Liang Ladi?
He used to be just a level 4 welder, but now he's become a team leader.
Even though Yi Zhonghai was a level seven fitter, he was just a team leader.
"He must have gone through Li Aiguo's connections!" Yi Zhonghai stormed back into the house, losing all appetite.
The old woman looked at him, sighed, unwrapped the candy, and ate it.
The sugar is indeed quite sweet.
****
Li Aiguo returned from Nan Yi's house at 10:30 p.m. and had just sat down to draw up some blueprints.
The voice of Aunt Zhang from the supply and marketing cooperative could be heard from outside.
"Patriotism, phone call."
"It's here." Li Aiguo frowned. Who called so late?
The locomotive depot? We just finished dealing with the steel rolling mill today, so there shouldn't be any new issues coming up so soon.
Weather station? Old Cat doesn't have any missions lately, nothing major is likely to happen.
The more Li Aiguo thought about it, the more unusual the phone call seemed. He put on his coat and rushed out.
(End of this chapter)