I am doing well in the Siheyuan

In Liu Haizhong's opinion, as long as he gets Ye Ming's support and says a few good words for him at the election meeting, his position as captain of the security team will be secure.

Liu Haizhong's plan seemed perfect, but unfortunately he overlooked a key point: Why should Ye Ming speak for him?

If it was Zhong Yuemin or Zhang Haiyang, Ye Ming would definitely try his best to help. But Ye Ming was not interested in Liu Haizhong. They didn't have much friendship, and Ye Ming was not the kind of helpful person, so he didn't have time to care about Liu Haizhong's trivial matters.

In addition, Ye Ming understood the plot of "Siheyuan" and knew that Liu Haizhong could be an okay worker, but it would be difficult for him to be an official, especially the captain of the security team.

To sum up, Liu Haizhong's expectation of Ye Ming's help was doomed to fail.

Ye Ming glanced at Liu Haizhong and said calmly, "I'm sorry, Uncle Er, I can't help you with this."

Ye Ming's refusal was direct and decisive.

Upon hearing this, Liu Haizhong could not help but anxiously retort: ​​"Chief Qin, please think about it again. There is absolutely no problem with my work ability."

"I am sure that I can be the captain of the steel mill security team."

Ye Ming listened and responded calmly: "Second Uncle, I rejected you not because I doubt your ability to work, but because I don't have that kind of influence."

"In the steel mill, I am just a small propaganda section chief. How can I interfere with personnel appointments?"

"There's really nothing I can do about this."

After hearing Ye Ming's answer, Liu Hai couldn't help but mutter in his heart:

Ye Ming, do you think I'm still a child? Everyone in the steel mill knows that even the factory director will attach great importance to your opinions.

If you don't want to help me, just say so. Why make so many excuses?

Despite this, Liu Haizhong didn't dare to voice these complaints out loud. The reason was simple: he was afraid of offending Ye Ming.

If he offended Ye Ming, not only would he lose his position as the captain of the security team, but he might even lose his job at the steel mill. Liu Haizhong couldn't afford such consequences.

Therefore, Liu Haizhong could only complain about Ye Ming in his heart and dared not criticize him in person. He muttered a few words in his heart and then stopped talking.

He has known Ye Ming's temper for a long time. Ye Ming always keeps his word. Since Ye Ming said he would not help, he would definitely not change his mind.

If Liu Haizhong asked Ye Ming again, he would only be asking for trouble.

"Second uncle, if you have nothing else to do, please go back."

"I have to continue reading."

Ye Ming pursed his lips slightly and motioned Liu Haizhong to leave.

When Liu Haizhong heard this, he couldn't help but sigh: "Chief Qin, you go ahead and do your work. I'm leaving now."

After saying that, he said goodbye to Old Lady Long and left with disappointment.

Looking at Liu Haizhong's departing figure, Ye Ming whispered to himself helplessly:

"Liu Haizhong really takes it for granted. Who does he think he is? He asks me for help right away."

"Whether I help or not, you have to have the ability to do it."

"Why don't you just be a good worker? Why do you have to learn to be an official? It's really incomprehensible."

After complaining to Liu Haizhong for a few words, Ye Ming no longer paid attention to the matter, but picked up the book and continued reading.

......

The next day, Monday, was sunny.

After breakfast, Ye Ming and Mrs. Long rode their bicycles to the steel mill. Twenty minutes later, Ye Ming arrived at the factory, locked his bicycle, and went into the office to start work.

Ye Ming spent the whole day busy.

At six o'clock in the afternoon, it's time to get off work.

Ye Ming closed the document, yawned, stood up from his office chair and walked out of the office.

After leaving the steel mill, Ye Ming did not go directly back to Old Lady Long, but went directly to Kyoto Railway Station. The purpose of Ye Ming's trip to the railway station was to pick up Ran Qiuye. Two days ago, Ran Qiuye went to TJ on a business trip, and today was her return date.

Half an hour later, Ye Ming was already at Kyoto Railway Station. After properly placing his bicycle, he went to the station entrance and waited for Ran Qiuye to arrive. Not long after, Ran Qiuye appeared beside Ye Ming, carrying a backpack and looking exhausted.

Seeing this, Ye Ming smiled and asked, "Qiu Ye, did you encounter any troubles on this business trip to TJ?"

After saying that, Ye Ming took the backpack from Ran Qiuye.

Hearing Ye Ming's words, Ran Qiuye responded: "I'm not bothered, I just feel a little sore after sitting on the train for a long time."

Upon hearing this, Ye Ming immediately held Ran Qiuye's hand and said with a smile: "Traveling by train is indeed tiring. Let's go to my house. I'll ask Jingru to stew an old hen for you so that you can take good care of yourself."

After saying that, Ye Ming and Ran Qiuye walked out of the train station.

Ran Qiuye, who was walking side by side with Ye Ming, couldn't help but reveal a trace of helplessness when he heard his words: "Ye Ming, I just feel a little tired. It will be fine after a day of rest. There is no need to trouble Jingru to stew the old hen to nourish the body."

Ran Qiuye usually tends to eat vegetarian food and doesn't like meat, so when Ye Ming mentioned stewing an old hen, she subconsciously felt resistance.

After hearing this, Ye Ming replied, "Why not? Judging from your current complexion, it is very different from before you left Beijing."

Ye Ming's tone was firm and unquestionable.

Ye Ming knew that Ran Qiuye preferred vegetarianism and did not like meat, but her preferences were her preferences, and she would not give in when it was time to supplement her nutrition. Ye Ming was determined not to indulge Ran Qiuye.

Facing Ye Ming's firm expression and words, Ran Qiuye could only sigh helplessly and replied, "It's all up to you..."

Afterwards, Ye Ming took Ran Qiuye away from the train station and rode his bicycle to take her back to his courtyard.

After returning to the courtyard, Ye Ming immediately found Qin Jingru and ordered her to stew an old hen and cook a fresh fish, both for nourishing Ran Qiuye.

At dinner time, Ran Qiuye stared at the fragrant, well-cooked old hen and fish on the table in front of her, and a hint of helplessness appeared in her beautiful eyes. In fact, just seeing these two dishes made Ran Qiuye feel sick, let alone tasting them.

However, under Ye Ming's piercing gaze, Ran Qiuye had no choice but to pick up the chopsticks.

Half an hour later, Ye Ming saw that Ran Qiuye could no longer eat, so he gave up.

Ran Qiuye picked up the teacup, took a sip, and then said to Ye Ming: "Ye Ming, can you please not let me eat so much meat in the future?"

Upon hearing this, Ye Ming replied, "No, for your health, you must eat meat."

For an adult to stay healthy, the first priority is to ensure adequate daily nutrition. In order to keep Ran Qiuye healthy, Ye Ming is willing to play the role of the "bad guy".

After hearing this, Ran Qiuye couldn't help but show a helpless look on her pretty face.

...

Afterwards, Ye Ming talked with Ran Qiuye for a while, and then rode his bicycle to send her home. After sending Ran Qiuye home, Ye Ming returned to Mrs. Long's residence. After chatting with Mrs. Long for a while, Ye Ming went to rest.

At this time, in Xu Damao's room.

It was nine o'clock in the evening. Xu Damao, who had just returned from watching a movie in Leiming Commune, walked into his room. After entering the room, he sat on a chair and drank a glass of water to rest for a while. Then, he took out a bottle of good wine from under the bed and two dishes from the cabinet, ready to go out.