Siheyuan: The happy life of a little chef

Li Jianjun thought about it and said, "Second Uncle, this matter is actually quite simple."

Liu Haizhong hurriedly said: "Jianjun, you say, I will do it no matter what."

Li Jianjun took a sip of wine and said, "Second Uncle, those team leaders all need diplomas. You don't have enough, so you have to find another way."

Liu Haizhong asked Yan Bugui next to him with a confused look on his face: "Uncle, what do you mean by finding a new way?"

Yan Bugui knew Liu Haizhong's ability and explained, "Just find another way."

Li Jianjun continued, "Second Uncle, your skills have reached level seven, which makes you a master. I've also heard about your work in the factory. You have two apprentices who are level five workers, and many who are level four or below, right?"

Liu Haizhong was a little anxious, but he still remained patient: "Yes, but what does this have to do with my being an official?"

Li Jianjun said, "Second Uncle, the country is in a state of disrepair right now and is in need of talent. You have the ability to teach apprentices, which is your capital for being an official. You can work instead of work, and after get off work, set up a study group to explain technical points to those low-level workers. When their skills improve, you will also benefit. You can't be a team leader or workshop director, but it's okay for you to be a technical consultant for the study group, right?"

Liu Haizhong heard it and said, "Yes, I can teach others the technology. Then the factory will definitely value me. I never hold back when I teach my apprentices. I am not like Yi Zhonghai who is reluctant to teach anything."

Li Jianjun saw that Liu Haizhong understood and said, "Second Uncle, when the time comes, as long as your study group has achieved results, I will propose to my uncle to set up a separate study department so that those apprentices and low-level workers can learn technology after get off work. You will be the consultant of this department, and you will be promoted to cadre level at least. Even if you are a 23rd-level cadre, you are still a cadre."

The more Liu Haizhong listened, the brighter his eyes became. "Okay, I'll listen to you, Jianjun. I will teach you the techniques without reservation. You'll have to talk to Deputy Director Li about it when the time comes. Second Master is counting on you."

Xu Damao and Yan Bugui were both thinking about the feasibility of this matter, and found that there was indeed such a possibility, so they looked at Li Jianjun with burning eyes. Who doesn't want to be an official?

Feeling their eyes, Li Jianjun said, "Uncle San, you can also come to work in the factory. I recommend it."

Yan Bugui smiled awkwardly: "Jianjun, I don't have any skills and I don't have the physical strength, what can I do?"

Li Jianjun smiled and said, "Uncle San, what are you best at? Calculation. You can calculate time and think about how to improve work efficiency in the shortest time. Calculation is also a skill." Later generations called it reasonable planning.

Yan Bugui's eyes lit up when he heard this: "Yes, I am famous for my calculations. I may not be good at other things, but I am the best at this. Jianjun, are you serious? I hope I won't know how to do anything when I go there."

Li Jianjun consoled him, "Hongxin Primary School is also affiliated with Hongxin Steel Mill. We can transfer you there when the time comes. If it doesn't work out, we can transfer you back. There's no loss. Why not give it a try?"

Yan Bugui was tempted: "Then Jianjun, how is the salary calculated?"

Li Jianjun thought for a moment and said, "Uncle, there was no such job before, and we can't give you a clear salary schedule, but don't worry, if you can improve your efficiency, the factory will still treat you unfairly. If you do a good job, your Jiecheng, Jiefang, and Jiekuang families will all have a place to stay."

The more Yan Bugui thought about it, the more excited he became: "Yes, yes, Jianjun, I will listen to you. I will do whatever you say."

Xu Damao also wanted to ask, but was stopped by Li Jianjun, who signaled him to talk about it later.

Liu Haizhong and Yan Bugui were overjoyed, their eyes full of longing for the future.

Li Jianjun knew that if he didn't get Yan Bugui out, he would be criticized in a few years.

Li Jianjun took advantage of their happiness and said, "Second Uncle, I have a small suggestion, please listen to it."

At this moment, Liu Haizhong was full of respect for Li Jianjun: "Jianjun, you say, I will listen to you in everything."

Li Jianjun said, "Second uncle, you must not beat your children at home in the future. Think about it, if you want to be an official, the factory will definitely find out everything. If someone comes to find out, Yi Zhonghai will say that you beat your children at home for no reason and have violent tendencies. How can the factory leaders promote you?"

Liu Haizhong was shocked when he heard this. Indeed, no one would promote a person with a bad reputation to be a leader. Moreover, Yi Zhonghai could do this, after all, he had been competing with him for so many years.

Thinking of this, Liu Haizhong immediately expressed his opinion: "Jianjun, don't worry, I will never beat the children again, and I will treat them well."

Li Jianjun waved his hand: "Normal education is fine, but don't beat him too hard, it will affect your reputation."

Who hasn’t been beaten when they were a child? It’s just that the beating on the bangs was a bit harsh.

Liu Haizhong nodded after hearing this.

Li Jianjun said to Yan Bugui again: "Third Uncle, you can calculate about food, but don't calculate to the point where you include family affection. When you are old, your children will also calculate against you. Who will provide for you in your old age?"

Yan Bugui smiled awkwardly. He also knew that he had over-calculated. "I have no choice. But Jianjun, don't worry. As long as my salary is up, there is no need to calculate that little thing, right?"

Li Jianjun nodded and said, yes, why bother about food when you have money? It’s all because of hunger.

In this way, everyone had a great time drinking. Liu Haizhong and Yan Bugui were a little drunk, so Li Jianjun and Xu Damao sent them home.

Xu Damao knew that Li Jianjun would have something to say to him soon, so he didn't drink too much.

There were only two of them left at home, and Xu Damao asked impatiently: "Jianjun, you have made plans for them, you can't leave me behind."

Li Jianjun took a sip of water and said, "Brother Damao, your situation is a bit complicated."

Xu Damao asked: "Tell me, brother, how complicated is it?"

Li Jianjun explained: "You are Lou Bancheng's son-in-law, and you belong to the capitalist side. Although you are now a red capitalist, you are still a capitalist. You may be liquidated at any time. How can you be an official? Do you understand? Haven't you found that no one dares to let you be an official even if you have a good relationship with the leaders of the factory?"

Xu Damao came to his senses: "I said that we are so close to each other, why didn't anyone promote me? I even gave our section chief a lot of gifts. Is there nothing I can do, brother?"

Li Jianjun thought for a moment and said, "There are two solutions. Either you run away with your father-in-law and don't know when he will come back. Or you divorce Lou Xiao'e and cut off all ties with her."

Xu Damao was shocked: "No, Ezi and I are truly together, we can't get divorced. If my father-in-law runs away, can Ezi stay?"

Li Jianjun shook his head: "No, Lou Xiao'e will definitely be investigated by then, and you won't be able to live a good life."

Xu Damao was anxious: "I can't run away. What will happen to my parents if I run away? I am their only son."

Li Jianjun sighed: "There is another way, but it is unlikely."

Xu Damao seemed to be grasping at the last straw: "Tell me first, and then we can discuss whether it is feasible or not."

Li Jianjun said: "Before the liquidation, let your father-in-law donate all the family property, leaving nothing behind. The sooner the better. There may be unexpected benefits."

Xu Damao was very conflicted: "Is it possible to donate all this money? I'm afraid my father-in-law won't agree, right?"

Li Jianjun advised: "Is this a question of agreement or not? When it comes to life and death, life is more important than money."

Xu Damao didn't expect it to be so serious: "Brother, how about I talk to Ezi and then go to my father-in-law's house to talk. I can't leave the city!"

This is a big deal, and Li Jianjun knows that it is impossible to decide anything right now, and it still needs to be discussed.

Li Jianjun went home and Xu Damao sat there in a daze until Lou Xiaoe came back.