Siheyuan Back to the 1950s

As for why Deputy Minister Bai wanted to go to the Ministry of Machinery, there were three reasons.

First: He wanted to get back the modification drawings of the rolling mill to avoid any further complications.

Second: He wanted to ask Sun Zhengguo in person why he wanted to resign?

Third: He wanted to find fault with Deputy Minister Li, who poached his technical backbone while he was away from home.

The special car went all the way to the Machinery Department. We showed our credentials at the door and the sentry immediately let us in.

When the car stopped at the building of the Ministry of Machinery, Secretary Hu did not have time to open the door for the leader, and Deputy Minister Bai angrily opened the car door himself and walked into the door of the Ministry of Machinery.

In the Deputy Minister's office on the third floor of the Ministry of Machinery, Deputy Minister Li was holding a report just sent by the General Office. When he saw the highest instructions on it, his heart was immediately filled with joy.

It seems that this wave is stable. With this person's approval, who dares to use Sun Zhengguo's age and qualifications as an excuse?

Just as Vice Minister Li was about to arrange for someone to call Sun Zhengguo over, there was a loud bang and the door was pushed open from the outside.

When Deputy Minister Li looked up, he saw that angry old face. Who else could it be but his old comrade-in-arms, Deputy Minister Bai?

"Hey! Old Bai, where did you suffer a defeat and you're taking it out on me!"

Hearing Vice Minister Li's sarcasm, Vice Minister Bai certainly did not back down and immediately fought back.

"You are such a good fellow, Li Datou, stop playing dumb. You poached my people while I was away, and you still think you are right?"

"What a joke. What do you mean by your people? You've forced them to resign, and you still have the nerve to bring this up. But then again, this seems to be your usual good style. It seems like you did this when you were in the army."

Whenever this topic was brought up, Deputy Minister Bai felt a dull pain in his heart.

Back then, due to the instigation of a traitor, he lost a beloved general. Now that Vice Minister Li mentioned this again, he felt very uncomfortable.

"I don't care. I must take Sun Zhengguo away today."

"No way. No one can take Sun Zhengguo away. If you don't believe me, just see for yourself."

After Vice Minister Li finished speaking, he directly handed the report with the highest instructions to Vice Minister Bai.

Deputy Minister Bai took the report with some doubt, but when he saw General Lai’s signature at the back, he was stunned.

He knew this handwriting very well! It couldn't be fake. Now he was in a dilemma. What should he do?

After some hard thinking, and seeing Mr. Lai's signature, Deputy Minister Bai suddenly had an idea.

"Humph! The renovation plan for our steel rolling mill has also been signed by General Lai, and Sun Zhengguo is a direct participant. I must take him away today and ask him to go back and help renovate the steel rolling mill."

It's just the highest instruction, and as if no one has given it, Deputy Minister Bai also took up the responsibility and acted as a banner.

"this…?"

Deputy Minister Li was also troubled, but then he became determined.

"No, he has already joined the Mechanical Department. Even if you report it to the higher-ups, we are still right."

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After a tug of war, neither of them could convince the other.

Finally, seeing that there would be no result if they continued to argue like this, Deputy Minister Bai simply called Sun Zhengguo over first.

The secretary quickly went over to inform Sun Zhengguo. When he learned that Vice Minister Bai had arrived, he quickly brought the modification drawings of the hot rolling mill and went to Vice Minister Li's office.

After entering the office, Sun Zhengguo of course knew Deputy Minister Li, and the remaining person must be Deputy Minister Bai.

"Vice Minister Li, Vice Minister Bai, please look for me."

Sun Zhengguo greeted politely.

Seeing the main person coming, Deputy Minister Bai spoke before Deputy Minister Li had time to speak.

"You are Sun Zhengguo. You are indeed young and not bad. You are worthy of being chosen by Professor Wu. You have superb skills at such a young age. How about coming back to the Ministry of Metallurgy with me?"

As the saying goes, appearance reflects the heart. When Deputy Minister Bai saw Sun Zhengguo for the first time, he had a good impression of him. He didn't believe that such a person would disobey orders without reason. It must be that Huang Guangquan did something despicable.

"Deputy Minister Bai, you are praising me. I am just an ordinary person and I don't deserve your praise."

Hearing that Deputy Minister Bai was still not giving up, Deputy Minister Li was of course unhappy and immediately hit back.

"Old Bai, I think you are feeling uncomfortable. You poached people right in front of me. Do you think I don't exist?"

"Big Li, you are really shameless. If we talk about poaching people, you were the first to do it. You can't deny this, right?"

"I admit nothing. Sun Zhengguo resigned and joined the Mechanical Department. From the beginning to the end, have I ever poached anyone?"

"you……."

The two argued back and forth and talked about Sun Zhengguo's resignation. Deputy Minister Bai was very unwilling to accept this, as if it had become a stain on him.

Therefore, Deputy Minister Bai decided to clarify the matter first before making any plans.

"Comrade Zhengguo, you have been doing a good job. Can you tell me why you want to resign?"

Of course, Sun Zhengguo would not hide anything about this issue. He told Deputy Minister Bai everything about how he had been ostracized, threatened, and exiled since he joined the Ministry of Metallurgy.

"Comrade Zhengguo, what you just said is based on evidence. It's different from what Huang Guangquan said. He said he asked you to go to the Red Star Steel Rolling Mill to help, but you didn't want to go. I don't know which one of you is lying?"

Sun Zhengguo had long been on guard against people like Section Chief Huang, and immediately took out the letter of introduction to the Hongqi Steel Plant from his pocket and handed it to Deputy Minister Bai.

"Deputy Minister Bai, if you look at this letter of introduction, you should know who is lying."

Deputy Minister Bai took the letter of introduction, took just one look at it, and couldn't help but burst into cursing.

"This bastard, how dare he do this? He even dared to lie to my face. Did he really think I couldn't lift a knife?..."

But no matter how much he cursed, it couldn't change the fact that Sun Zhengguo had resigned, so Deputy Minister Bai could only act like a rogue.

"Li Datou, I admit that this was my negligence, but the transformation of the steel rolling mill is also an urgent task from above, so I must take Sun Zhengguo back with me. Don't worry, I will definitely give him an explanation."

Vice Minister Li had actually already planned for such a request. After all, this was also Sun Zhengguo's original request, so he just went along with it.

"We are old comrades, and I can't be rude. How about this! I will give you a favor and second Sun Zhengguo to your Metallurgical Department. Listen carefully, it is a secondment. When he completes the transformation task, we also have tasks here, and he will definitely return to the Machinery Department. You can't stop him."

Although Deputy Minister Bai was reluctant, he had no choice but to compromise. The worst that could happen was that he would play tricks a few more times in the future.

"Okay, it's settled. Sun Zhengguo will report to our Metallurgical Department tomorrow. I still have to go back and deal with Huang Guangquan's matter, so I'll leave first."

After the few people had talked, Deputy Minister Bai left in a hurry. He had to deal with Huang Guangquan before Sun Zhengguo arrived. He had to give the explanation he had promised.

If it weren't for this guy, who deceived his superiors, spread rumors, and was jealous of talented people, Sun Zhengguo would not have left, and he would not have needed to beg his old comrade in such a humble manner.

After Vice Minister Bai left, Vice Minister Li took the report with the instructions and handed it to Sun Zhengguo, speaking earnestly.

"Comrade Zhengguo, you have a heavy burden on your shoulders! I have already made comments on your report. Once you have completed this mission, you can start preparing to upgrade the machine tools."

How could Sun Zhengguo not understand what Deputy Minister Li was thinking? He was afraid that he would be abducted again, so he hurriedly made a promise.

"Don't worry, Vice Minister Li. I will return to the team as soon as I finish this mission. However, I plan to bring Chen Lianshan with me on this mission. This way, we can complete it faster. I hope you will approve it."

Vice Minister Li didn't even consider such a request, he just waved his hand and agreed!