Siheyuan Back to the 1950s

The two chatted for more than two hours before there was movement nearby.

Director Zhou and Sun Zhengguo walked out of the office and saw Wang Lefeng standing outside stretching himself. He thought he had been sitting for too long.

"Technician Wang, the superior is here."

Hearing Director Zhou's voice, Wang Lefeng didn't even turn his head, but spoke while twisting his waist.

"No, didn't I tell them I was crazy? These people are just bored, what are they doing here?"

Seeing Wang Lefeng's strong personality, Director Zhou looked at Sun Zhengguo awkwardly, which meant, I didn't lie to you! He just didn't want to leave.

"Comrade Wang Lefeng! Are you going to deceive the organization like this? How dare you lie to me?"

Hearing this strange voice, Wang Lefeng stopped what he was doing, turned to look at Sun Zhengguo, and said with disdain.

"Who are you? Can you represent the organization? I don't even know you. What? Doesn't Huang Guangquan hate me? Why do you want me to go back?"

After hearing what Wang Lefeng said, Sun Zhengguo already had an idea in his mind. He probably was being excluded by Huang Guangquan again. He himself knew nothing, so he buried such a talent.

Sun Zhengguo didn't waste any time and recounted what had happened recently. He also talked about the purpose of his visit and was ready to take Wang Lefeng away.

"Deputy Section Chief Sun, I don't know anything about rolling mills. Why are you taking me back? It's better for me to stay here. At least here I get the respect I deserve."

"No, no! I think you misunderstood. I brought you back not to help me transform the steel rolling mill, but to let you make greater contributions to the country's steel industry. Do you want your talent to be buried here?"

Sun Zhengguo’s purpose is very simple. Why did they transform the rolling mill?

Isn't it for the purpose of improving steel quality and increasing efficiency? Since we can improve it from the source, why not do it?

You have to know how important steel is to a country. It is indispensable for both people's livelihood and military. If such talents are buried for various reasons, it would be unjust.

"But I am a lunatic in their eyes. No one believes me. I don't want to live my whole life like this."

Wang Lefeng yelled hysterically, as if venting years of grievances.

He didn't want to live even one more day being treated like a madman. Only at the Hongqi Steel Plant could he get the respect he deserved.

"I believe you!"

These four short words were like thunder in Wang Lefeng's ears. He was shocked and then looked into Sun Zhengguo's clear eyes, as if he could see endless hope and trust in them.

He thought to himself that perhaps this young and promising section chief could really help him realize his long-cherished dream.

However, the real problems were like a heavy mountain pressing on Wang Lefeng's heart.

"I can go back with you, but what about the workers in the factory? They have elderly parents and young children to take care of. If I leave and the steel produced does not meet the standards, then the factory will inevitably face the fate of closing down. Then, where will they go?"

Faced with the difficult question raised by Wang Lefeng, Sun Zhengguo was speechless and didn't know how to answer.

After a moment's contemplation, he answered frankly.

"I will report this matter truthfully to the leaders of the ministry and do my best to secure a proper resettlement plan for these workers. Apart from that, there is nothing I can do."

Sun Zhengguo's tone was sincere and earnest, without any hypocrisy.

This surprised Director Zhou and Wang Lefeng. After all, the so-called leaders in the past always made all kinds of promises with eloquent words, but in the end, they were all empty.

In comparison, Sun Zhengguo's attitude seems particularly sincere and real.

In the end, after careful consideration, Wang Lefeng nodded reluctantly in agreement.

In the evening, in order to get Sun Zhengguo to help more, Director Zhou specially treated him to a treat. He bought a local chicken from a fellow villager at a high price, and added some grain and wild vegetable cakes. This was the best he could do.

This made Sun Zhengguo feel a little embarrassed. He tried to persuade her but ended up forcing him to stuff five kilograms of food coupons into his mouth.

The accommodation conditions that night were definitely hard to describe. Sharing a bed with Wang Lefeng made Sun Zhengguo unable to sleep well that night.

The next morning, Director Zhou arranged an ox cart to take the two to the town. Before leaving, a group of workers came to see them off, which moved Wang Lefeng deeply.

"Go back! Zhou Changchang, don't worry, I will do my best to help you report this situation to the higher-ups."

"Thank you, Deputy Section Chief Sun!"

After bidding farewell to Zhouchang Factory and leaving Hongqi Steel Plant, the two men took a ox cart to Changyang Town. When the villagers saw that they had completed their mission, they said hello and returned to the countryside.

After the fellow villager left, Sun Zhengguo chatted with Wang Lefeng about family matters until the bus arrived. Then the two boarded the bus back to the city and drove all the way to Sijiucheng.

The journey back to the city was very smooth. The bus did not break down halfway, and we arrived at the station before 12 o'clock.

"Lao Wang, get off the bus. We have arrived at Sijiu City."

Seeing Wang Lefeng still sleeping soundly, Sun Zhengguo reminded him.

Because Wang Lefeng is older than Sun Dajiang, Sun Zhengguo called him Old Wang along the way.

Wang Lefeng was awakened, rubbed his eyes, stretched, picked up his bags, and then got off the bus with the crowd.

The two got out of the car and saw Wang Lefeng looking confused and not knowing where to go, so Sun Zhengguo asked casually.

"Old Wang, you don't even have a house in the city, do you?"

"Deputy Section Chief Sun, to be honest, I really don't have a house. My wife and children all live in the countryside. I have been waiting for the company to allocate a house, and I have been waiting for ten years."

Sun Zhengguo was completely speechless. It seemed that even if Huang Guangquan was shot, he would not be wronged at all.

"Then come with me! Let's go back to my house for a meal first, and then I'll take you to the Ministry of Metallurgy."

After hearing what Sun Zhengguo said, Wang Lefeng didn't hesitate. He said, "Anyway, I was deceived by you, so you have to take responsibility to the end."

The two walked for more than ten minutes and arrived at the courtyard.

Several middle-aged women at the gate of the courtyard saw that the person following Sun Zhengguo was only slightly better than a beggar, so they asked curiously.

"Jungguk, who is this? Do you know him?"

"Auntie, this guy works in the same unit as me. He was just transferred back from the countryside today. I brought him back for a meal."

After saying this, Sun Zhengguo didn't care about the disdainful looks from the aunties and brought Wang Lefeng home.

"Have a glass of water first. I'll go cook."

After entering the house, Sun Zhengguo first settled Wang Lefeng down before going into the kitchen.

In a short while, Sun Zhengguo prepared one meat dish and one vegetable dish, a bowl of soup, and also brought seven or eight white flour buns.

When Wang Lefeng saw this simple lunch, his eyes lit up.

As a result, Sun Zhengguo only ate two steamed buns, and the rest were all eaten by Wang Lefeng.

After finishing the meal, Wang Lefeng realized that this was wrong, and quickly took out the only food coupon he had and handed it to Sun Zhengguo.

"I'm sorry, Deputy Section Chief Sun, these steamed buns are so delicious that I couldn't help but eat them all. I don't have anything else on me, so please accept these two kilograms of food coupons!"

"Put away your food coupons! I promised to treat you to a meal, why are you being so polite? If the white flour buns are not enough, I will go and make more for you. I will make sure you are full."

"That's enough, hehe! Thank you, Deputy Section Chief Sun."

Wang Lefeng was probably really full, so Sun Zhengguo didn't insist. After cleaning up the dishes, they both had another cup of tea.

It was almost time for work when Sun Zhengguo pushed out the bike, locked the door, took Wang Lefeng with him, and rode to the Ministry of Metallurgy.