Comfortable life in Siheyuan

"Qingshan! You are finally back. You have worked hard during this period! But you still have a heavy burden on your shoulders after you come back. The new factory has successfully started trial production according to the detailed and thorough plan you left behind.

As for the steel mill, due to time constraints, we may not be able to complete all the preparations before the New Year, but we must start preparing to build a new steelmaking furnace after the New Year! You will be fully responsible for commanding and managing this important task, and I can only do my best to provide you with solid and reliable logistical support and guarantee services in the rear."

Director Yang held Liu Qingshan's hand tightly, spoke to him with concern, and led him to sit on the sofa. The two of them were like close comrades-in-arms.

"Director, I will do my best on the steel furnace. Don't worry, I will sort out all the work in the next few days and try to take care of both ends." Liu Qingshan said with a smile.

"The new leadership team of the luggage factory is already in place. You can go and meet them when you have time. Deputy Director Nie has already taken charge, and your Section Chief Qin has been promoted to deputy director of the factory in charge of safety.

He is currently in charge of the Technical Department. When you come back, you can handle the Technical Department's affairs. I will report to the higher authorities to promote you to the position of Chief of the Technical Department. I estimate that the appointment will be made in the next few days. "Director Yang said to Liu Qingshan with a smile.

"Director, this is too sudden. Isn't the reward for me too much?" Liu Qingshan said flattered.

"Not much, Comrade Qingshan. I went to the Ministry of Metallurgy for a meeting yesterday. The leaders praised you at the meeting, and your work in Shijingshan was unanimously recognized by the higher-ups. Your burden will only get heavier in the future," Director Yang said solemnly.

"Okay, Director, thank you for your trust. I will go back to work now. I still have to report to Section Chief Qin, coordinate work with him, and learn about the situation of the new factory." Liu Qingshan felt relieved and stood up to leave.

"Section Chief Qin is still working in the technical department. He and Xiao Tang have been in charge of the work of the new factory for some time. You can ask them." Director Yang said, and took out an envelope from the drawer, as if holding out a precious pearl.

Then he said solemnly: "This was just sent over from Shijingshan. It's for you."

Liu Qingshan opened the envelope with doubts. Inside was a commemorative medal, shining in the sun like a bright star. This was a medal awarded by the Ministry of Metallurgy to commemorate the successful development of the 100-ton steelmaking furnace, and a letter of praise, as if it was the highest praise for his hard work.

Liu Qingshan held the commemorative medal and letter of commendation in his hands, looking at them carefully. His eyes gradually became moist and tears welled up in his eyes like crystal pearls.

"Thank you, Director." Liu Qingshan said with a choked voice.

"Don't thank me. I should be the one thanking you. Thank you for your contribution to national construction. I heard that you were not at home when your two children were born. You must have worked so hard." Director Yang said earnestly, like a kind elder.

"Our country is still in the development stage and is relatively backward. If I, a college student, don't work hard, who will? Only if our generation works hard and makes progress, can our children have a better life in the future." Liu Qingshan's eyes were firm, and his eyes were full of longing for the future, as if he saw a picture of prosperity.

"Okay, take the things and go find Lao Qin first." Director Yang said no more and patted Liu Qingshan on the shoulder.

Liu Qingshan rushed back to the technical department like a gust of wind and went straight into Section Chief Qin's office. "Qingshan, you're finally back!" Old Qin looked radiant and energetic, as if he had endless energy. "Deputy Director Qin, congratulations! You have to treat me!" At this point, Liu Qingshan became more relaxed and no longer as reserved as he was just now with the director.

"Let's talk about my treat later. Let's talk about you first. Once you leave, you will leave all the things to me. How can you bear it? I'm so busy now. I have to pack up and move to the factory office. I'll leave the job of acting section chief to you." As he said that, Director Qin prepared to get up and pack his things.

"Director Qin, don't be anxious, don't be anxious! We can talk about it. I just got here, you can't be so anxious!" Liu Qingshan hurried over to stop Deputy Director Qin.

"How can I not be anxious? I get up early and go to bed late every day. Look at my hair, the front part is almost falling out." Director Qin said sadly.

"Okay, I'll treat you to dinner. I'll also treat our colleagues from the technical department to dinner in the evening." Liu Qingshan pleaded.

"That's better than right. If you keep this attitude, I can still hold on for you for two more days." Director Qin muttered softly.

"Director, how is the work at the new factory going?" Liu Qingshan asked seriously.

"Everything is going smoothly. We tried production a few days ago and the results were satisfactory. You can go and take a look in the next two days to see if there is anything that needs to be adjusted." Director Qin replied with a smile.

"Okay, I'll go to the suitcase factory tomorrow morning and go over everything." Liu Qingshan became serious when talking about work.

"You should go and have a look at the new workshop in the factory when you have time. It has been in production for more than a year and product production is now on track. You should go and see if there is anything that can be noticed and improved. You are now a serious level eight engineer. You have to take responsibility for many things and don't just focus on the work outside." Director Qin said dissatisfiedly.

"Okay, okay, I'll listen to you. A higher-ranking official can crush people to death!" Liu Qingshan spread his hands helplessly.

"Okay, you can go find Xiao Tang for the luggage factory's affairs. She has been busy all the time and knows everything. Wang Lei is now in charge of the technical issues of the new workshop. Changhai is now mainly responsible for the work of the steel rolling mill, and is also in charge of several technicians assigned here this year. They have all done a good job." Director Qin said with satisfaction.

The two chatted about work in the office for more than half an hour, and Liu Qingshan finally had a general idea of ​​the work.

"Director, where are we going to eat today? I can make a reservation now." Liu Qingshan said happily.

"Let's go to the big office to ask for everyone's opinions and see if the comrades have any good suggestions." With that, the two of them got up and went to the office next door.

As soon as the two entered the office, Director Qin clapped his hands several times, and everyone looked over in confusion. Liu Qingshan even saw some old colleagues showing surprise in their eyes.

"Come, it's a good opportunity to introduce some new colleagues. This is Deputy Section Chief Liu from our factory's technical department, who is also an engineer. The old employees all know him, but you guys haven't met him yet. He just came back from a business trip these few days. You can call him Engineer Liu, or Section Liu." Liu Qingshan smiled and nodded.

"Hello everyone, I am Liu Qingshan, the deputy chief of the technical department. If you have any questions about your work in the future, you can come to me. I will do my best to help you." Liu Qingshan said with a smile.

"Thank you, Engineer Liu." People who work in technical fields still prefer the name Engineer Liu.

"Mr. Liu is treating us today. Where do you want to go for dinner tonight? Tell us about it." Director Qin was discussing with everyone happily.

After a long discussion, they finally chose a pub. This group of people were really simple and honest, and they didn't want Chief Liu to spend more money.