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

Later, I found out that I was overthinking it. That idiot Liu Haizhong had got involved in the struggle.

Zhang Minghui was speechless. What were you thinking, Liu Haizhong? You are so old and have lived a dog's life. How can you get involved in the struggles above?

You are even playing the game of taking sides. I really don't know what you are thinking. Wouldn't it be better for you to just be a good worker?

I'm a level seven worker, with a high monthly salary. If I don't get involved in the above matters, I'll be respected in the factory and live a more comfortable life than anyone else in the yard.

He has to rush to seek trouble.

It's like killing a chicken to scare the monkeys. It's become a typical example.

At that time, Liu Haizhong had already gone crazy. He believed that he could become an official by following Director Li. No one could persuade him otherwise, and his disciples said all kinds of good and bad things to him, but it was of no use.

Liu Haizhong never compromised or gave in. He worked so hard every day.

The second aunt couldn't stand it anymore. If the head of the family continued to do this, he would die of exhaustion here. She immediately asked Liu Guangtian to find his eldest brother Liu Guangqi and ask him to persuade Liu Haizhong.

Liu Guangqi had been married for a long time. He married the daughter of a leader in their factory and worked as a minor official in the factory. The couple lived a sweet life and even had a son.

After getting married, Liu Guangqi had not returned home for a long time because he had been traumatized by his family since childhood. After hearing Liu Guangtian's story, he knew he had no choice but to go back.

My dad wanted to be an official so much that he was obsessed with it. If he insisted on being an official, he would suffer a lot. No matter what, he was my dad, I couldn't just stand by and watch.

After Liu Guangqi returned home, he told Liu Haizhong about the struggle at the top and told him that if he meddled, something would get into trouble sooner or later.

He also explained to Liu Haizhong what his father-in-law had told him about the office struggle.

After all, the one who hurts the most among the bangs is Liu Guangqi!

Liu Guangqi's persuasion made Liu Haizhong suddenly wake up. He jumped up and ran to the front yard to settle the account with Yan Fugui and asked Yan Fugui to return the 50 yuan.

Yan Fugui's bad idea not only caused Liu Haizhong to suffer financial losses, but he almost lost his life. How could he not vent his anger?

The two families were fighting fiercely at the time. If the neighbors hadn't stopped them, Liu Haizhong would have beaten Yan Fugui half to death in his rage.

At that time, the two families were fighting. Yan Jiecheng, the eldest of Yan Fugui's family, was not there, and the younger ones were no match for the Liu family. Many neighbors outside the courtyard came to help mediate.

Yan Fugui was hit hard several times and angrily complained to everyone, explaining the reasons.

"When I gave you Lao Liu the advice, you had to beg me to say it. The inability to execute it was a problem of your own ability. You want me to return the money, but you are blinded by your heart."

"How can you do things this way?"

It was only after the neighborhood office came over and threatened to remove the two managers that the two families calmed down.

However, since then, Liu Haizhong and Yan Fugui's family have no further contact.

Later, Liu Haizhong came to the factory, apologized to Director Yang, and said all the nice things he could, and only then did he obtain Director Yang's forgiveness.

Director Yang's "killing the chicken to scare the monkey" strategy achieved remarkable results.

After this incident, Liu Haizhong became obviously much more cautious and did not dare to get close to Director Li. However, Liu Haizhong had noticed the changes that had taken place in the factory over the past six months.

He didn’t understand these things about being an official before, but after being punished last time, Liu Haizhong has learned to use his brain and understand analytical skills.

During this period, seeing that Director Yang's people were being dismissed one after another and Director Li's people were being promoted one after another, Liu Haizhong's heart started to move again, and he secretly contacted Li Huaide.

I fantasize about getting a job as an official.

Director Li's Office

When Liu Haizhong was expressing his loyalty to Li Huaide, Liu Lan came in without knocking. Liu Haizhong didn't know Liu Lan and immediately yelled at her.

"How come you, a female comrade, don't know anything? You came to Director Li's office and didn't even knock on the door. That's so rude. Which department are you from?"

"I need to have a good discussion with your leader about how to discipline his subordinates."

Liu Lan was already feeling unhappy, and when she heard Liu Haizhong's scolding, she immediately started yelling.

"How can you talk like that, old comrade? I knocked on the door, but you didn't hear me. What's wrong with you? You scolded me without knowing the truth."

"You are just worrying about nothing. Just take care of yourself."

Director Li saw the two people arguing and stood up to stop them.

"Alright, this is my office. Why are you arguing? Comrade Liu Haizhong, please go back to work first! I will consider your matter carefully and make good arrangements for you when the time comes."

When Liu Haizhong heard this, he was so happy that he didn't know what to do. He nodded and bowed as he walked out of the office, closing the door before leaving.

Li Huaide's face turned serious, he pushed his glasses down and said dissatisfiedly.

"Didn't I tell you not to come to see me during work hours? It would have a bad influence if others saw you. Why are you here again?"

Liu Lan felt aggrieved. She pouted and said nothing, tears as big as beans kept falling down her face.

Seeing her like this, Li Huaide walked over to her, handed her a towel and comforted her.

"What's wrong? What happened? You look so aggrieved. I'm not blaming you, but there are too many people staring at me right now. It's not good for them to see me. It's easy for rumors to spread."

"Tell me about it! What's going on?"

Liu Lan hesitated for a long time, but finally told Li Huaide what Sha Zhu said.

After listening to Liu Lan's story, Li Huaide thought for a while and asked softly.

"What do you want to do!"

Liu Lan tightly grasped the towel in her right hand and spoke through gritted teeth.

"Can you transfer Shazhu away? He has a foul mouth and dares to say anything. You have to teach him a lesson."

Li Huaide frowned and said unhappily.

"Shazhu is a good cook, so I can use this. Recently, many old comrades have come to the factory for research, and they are quite satisfied with our hospitality."

"He has been transferred away, so you cook for me!"

"Besides, I've already told you to help me keep an eye on the kitchen and pass on any news to me. I didn't ask you to take the lead and go against Sha Zhu. Why don't you know better?"

"Okay, go back first! If people see you here for too long, it won't be good. I'll find a chance to teach that idiot a lesson."

Get off work in the evening

As soon as Zhang Minghui pushed his bicycle into the yard, he was stopped by Yan Fugui. Yan Fugui's eyes were shining as he tried to find out the news.

"Minghui, Xu Damao and his wife are back. I heard from your third aunt that Xu Damao was transferred back to the factory and became the deputy director of the Propaganda Department. Is this true?"

Zhang Minghui glanced at Yan Fugui from head to toe, jokingly.

"What's going on, Third Uncle? You look like you want to be an official. How come you've learned from Second Uncle and become an official fanatic?"