Siheyuan: Fighting against the beasts under the pressure of the system

"Brother Hui, I will collect his information as soon as possible and let them work for us."

"I'll teach him a lesson later. I have to teach him a lesson right away, or else I'm afraid he might have second thoughts."

Zhang Minghui handed Li Guoyong a cigarette, lit it, and began to speak in the smoke.

"Well, Guoyong, Lao Zheng is leaving it to you. Just handle it as you see fit."

"Guo Yong, recruit more outsiders. It would be best if you have your own information channels in Sijiu City. I hope that in the next two years, you will find out if there is any disturbance on the ground in Sijiu City."

"We can all receive the news first."

"Also, look for a few empty houses near Hujiayuan in the near future. They will be useful when the time comes."

Li Guoyong listened to Zhang Minghui's words and nodded continuously. However, when he heard Zhang Minghui say that he was looking for a house near Hujiayuan, he asked with some confusion.

"Brother Hui, Hujiayuan is inhabited by a group of poor people, and there are mass graves all around. It's easy to find a house there, but it's a little inconvenient!"

"It's so good to be here in Shichahai. I'm familiar with this area, so it's easy to find a few houses."

Zhang Minghui was silent for a while and didn't say much. Could he tell Li Guoyong that there would be a storm in a few years and that the suburbs were full of poor people and would not be affected?

They all have problematic backgrounds and intellectuals are being persecuted. Isn't Shichahai safe?

Zhang Minghui opened his mouth and spoke.

"Guoyong, don't worry about this matter. I am useful."

The two chatted for a while, and then Zhang Minghui left. He had to go to work the next day, so he had to go back and catch up on some sleep. He couldn't waste his energy like this.

next day

Doudou woke up early in the morning and saw his brother sleeping soundly. Without disturbing him, he quietly got off the kang, started to empty the spittoon and wash up.

The little girl is ten years old this year and is becoming more and more sensible. Although she doesn’t know what her brother is busy with outside every day, Doudou knows that her brother must be busy with something important.

Doudou is not stupid. He often gets up in the middle of the night and can’t see Zhang Minghui. How could he not guess?

So at home, Doudou often helps with housework, washing clothes and cooking, and learns little by little.

Zhang Minghui didn't stop him. He said, 10 years old is not a child anymore, he should study what he should study. Working won't kill him, but not working will make people dislike him. He can't let Doudou develop a lazy and gluttonous character.

There's no harm in being more diligent.

When Doudou went out, he happened to meet Cheng Siyu who lived next door. They chatted happily and walked towards the toilet.

Around seven o'clock, after Zhang Minghui woke up, he went out and saw Doudou making breakfast outside. The little girl was bending over, constantly stirring the vegetables in the pot.

The slender figure wielding a shovel was like a moving portrait, which was taken into Zhang Minghui's eyes.

Zhang Minghui leaned against the door frame and smiled with relief. The little girl has really grown up. He remembered that a few years ago, she would act coquettishly and cutely in his arms.

Unexpectedly, in the blink of an eye, several years had passed. Doudou turned around and saw his brother got up. He smiled brightly and spoke happily.

"Brother, you're up. Hurry up and wash your face and brush your teeth. The food will be ready soon."

Zhang Minghui agreed, and after washing up in the house, he cleaned up the table. After the two siblings had a full meal, Zhang Minghui carried Cheng Siyu and Doudou to school.

Today's bicycles are really sturdy and durable. Even though they have been used for several years, their appearance has not changed at all, they just look a little older.

Zhang Minghui arrived at the factory and went to the Propaganda Department's office. Before he even sat down on his stool, Sister Liu at the next table started talking in a low voice.

"Hey, did you hear? Yesterday at the meeting, Director Yang wanted to deal with Director Ding in the logistics department, but Deputy Director Li pushed back. I didn't expect Deputy Director Li to be so strong."

Speaking of Deputy Director Li, Zhang Minghui thought of the villain in the drama. Li Huaide was very powerful and had just become the deputy director of the factory at the beginning of the year.

Not only does he have connections with his father-in-law, but he also has very strong personal abilities. Li Huaide has done an excellent job as the logistics director over the years. After careful consideration, the factory reported the matter to the department.

After approval from the ministry, Director Li was promoted to deputy director of the factory (deputy department level) and is currently in charge of logistics and factory office.

Logistics includes canteen, office supplies, labor protection supplies, external reception, etc. The Propaganda Department is also under the jurisdiction of Deputy Director Li.

Li Huaide is Zhang Minghui's direct supervisor, but Li Huaide seldom comes to the Propaganda Department. He focuses all his energy on logistics, and everyone in the logistics department is his people.

Director Yang, as the top leader, holds great power. Of course, he is unwilling to give up such an important position as logistics, and always wants to place his own people in the position. Unfortunately, Li Huaide is not an easy person to deal with.

There have been frequent quarrels at meetings in the factory recently. Deputy Director Li united some comrades in the factory, causing Director Yang's hopes to be dashed again and again.

Zhang Minghui did not try to find out about these things, but he could hear about them every day while sitting in the office. The women in the Propaganda Department were all relatives of the main leaders of the factory, and they were all well-informed.

No matter how big or small the matter is in the factory, there is nothing they don't know.

As long as you start talking, these old ladies will start chatting among themselves. They can even describe the expressions of several leaders during the meeting.

Zhang Minghui didn't care much. The factory's affairs were not something a small person like him could get involved in. He knew his own weight. He just treated it as a joke.

Get off work in the evening

As soon as Zhang Minghui arrived in the yard, he was stopped by Cheng Lide. Cheng Lide pulled Zhang Minghui into the living room, poured tea for Zhang Minghui, handed him a cigarette, and was busy with everything.

Looking at Cheng Lide who was busy and chattering, Zhang Minghui couldn't help but ask.

"Uncle Cheng, you don't have to work so hard. You are not an outsider. If you have anything to say, just tell me directly."

Cheng Lide sat on the chair with a smile on his face and first greeted Zhang Minghui.

"Minghui, how are you doing recently? Is your work going well? We haven't talked for a long time. I bought some meat today. Don't cook tonight. How about having a few drinks with your Uncle Cheng?"

Zhang Minghui quickly agreed.

"Okay! Uncle Cheng, you can arrange it. I haven't heard Uncle Cheng's teachings for a long time. This is a good opportunity for me to let Uncle Cheng teach me well so that I won't suffer losses in society again."

Zhang Minghui's words amused Cheng Lide. He pointed at Zhang Minghui and said with a smile.

"Minghui, you are a man of your own ideas. You don't need me to teach you. I have lived here for so long, and I have finally discovered that you are not the kind of person who will suffer any loss."

After the greetings, Cheng Lide's face changed and he spoke a little embarrassedly.

"Minghui, Uncle Cheng has something to discuss with you. I want to use you as the protagonist of my novel. I want to write about what happened in our hospital from your perspective."

Zhang Minghui stared at Cheng Lide in amazement.