Siheyuan Back to the 1950s

Although the workers' anger subsided, Deputy Minister Bai still looked a little embarrassed.

After hurriedly finishing his lunch, Sun Zhengguo invited him to his office.

"Deputy Minister Bai, please take a seat. I'm really sorry that I couldn't even have a peaceful meal today. I hope you can understand."

As he spoke, Sun Zhengguo came to the cabinet next to him, took out a tea box, and prepared to make a cup of tea.

"Comrade Zhengguo, your words make me ashamed. As the old saying goes, it is not the lack of wealth that is worrying, but the inequality of wealth. I don't even understand such a simple truth. I am really living a dog's life at my age."

After Deputy Minister Bai sat down, he began to reflect on his mistakes and laughed at himself.

This vivid metaphor made Sun Zhengguo, who was making tea nearby, smile slightly.

It was worth his time and effort today to direct and act out this farce. Let's see if the Ministry of Metallurgy dares to play by the rules in the future.

Soon, the tea was brewed, and Sun Zhengguo brought it over and gently placed it on the table.

"Deputy Minister Bai, please have some tea."

"Thank you!"

After expressing his thanks, Deputy Minister Bai picked up the teacup and took a sip before speaking.

"Comrade Zhengguo! I really want to thank you this time. If it weren't for you, I don't know how it would end. But don't worry, I will make them correct their mistakes after I go back. Rewards are important, but they can't provoke conflicts among the workers."

Look! Isn’t this a recognition of the mistake?

Sun Zhengguo didn't say much. As long as it could be changed, he just nodded with a smile.

Next, the two of them put aside these unpleasant things and talked about some work matters...

Half an hour later, Deputy Minister Bai finished two cups of tea and prepared to say goodbye and return to the Ministry of Metallurgy.

The whole play was played out, and Sun Zhengguo was very polite. He sent him downstairs until the car started. He was still waving his hands and shouting, "Welcome to come again next time."

I'm afraid that at this point Deputy Minister Bai doesn't know that all the embarrassing things he encountered today were caused by the person who waved goodbye.

If he knew, I wonder if he would get off the car and fight Sun Zhengguo to the death?

……

The next day, shortly after work started, the Ministry of Metallurgy sent someone to deliver two whole pork slices.

The person in charge of delivering the meat talked with Zhao Guoping for a while and then left the institute.

After this person left, Zhao Guoping went to the office upstairs to report the matter to Sun Zhengguo.

"Director, the meat promised by our department has been delivered. It's two large folds! In addition, the department has also revised the reward."

"Really? Then tell me how to change it?"

Sun Zhengguo put down the pencil in his hand and looked at Zhao Guoping with interest, just to relax.

"That's right, Director. From now on, the workers' overtime pay will be calculated based on their normal wages. The extra money will be exchanged for pork. Everyone will have it in the future. We can improve the food from time to time."

"Well! That's pretty good." Sun Zhengguo nodded with satisfaction. It was fair now.

Although the overtime pay for workers in small workshops is lower, it is still within the normal range and everyone should be able to accept it.

As for the other workers in the institute, although they did not work extra hours and received less salary, they were able to eat the meat, so they can probably breathe a sigh of relief.

It’s really a win-win situation!

At this time, Zhao Guoping saw Sun Zhengguo's expression and had a question in his mind, which he would not be happy if he did not ask.

"Director, you didn't arrange those people yesterday, did you? Then you pretended to answer the phone, and finally came to clean up the mess."

It has to be said that Zhao Guoping has guessed the whole truth, but how could Sun Zhengguo admit such a thing?

"Guoping! You have a really imaginative brain. How could I do such a thing? It's all just a coincidence."

Zhao Guoping was still skeptical about what Sun Zhengguo said. Just as he was about to ask again, the phone on the desk rang.

"Then Director, you are busy. I will go to the workshop first."

Zhao Guoping was also very sensible. When he heard the phone ringing, he took the initiative to leave.

After he left, Sun Zhengguo picked up the phone, but before he could say anything, Minister Li's voice came from the other end of the phone.

"Zhengguo, you did a good job this time. I heard that Bai Laogui was defeated in your research institute yesterday and was embarrassed."

"Minister Li, who spread this news? How come you were alarmed so quickly?"

"Don't worry about who spread the news, just tell me if it's true, hahaha!"

Faced with such a naughty Minister Li, Sun Zhengguo was helpless.

"Yes, yes! And their accompanying gifts have been delivered this morning, two whole slabs of pork. Are you satisfied now?"

"Hahaha……!"

"You did a great job this time. You deserve praise. Please come to the department right away. I have something to discuss with you."

"Minister Li, what's going on? Why are you being so mysterious?"

"What nonsense! You will understand when you come here."

Minister Li was really in a hurry. He hung up the phone right after he finished speaking.

Hearing the busy tone on the receiver, Sun Zhengguo immediately put down the phone and tidied up the desk.

Then he went to Zhou Weimin's office and told him that he had to go to the department to do some work.

After everything was arranged, he went downstairs, got in the car and rushed all the way to the machinery department.

It wasn't long before the car arrived at the Ministry of Machinery and drove smoothly all the way into the ministry compound.

After the car stopped, Sun Zhengguo got out and walked straight to the office on the third floor.

"Minister Li, what exactly do you want to talk to me about? You didn't explain it clearly on the phone, so I'm really unsure."

When he arrived at the office, Sun Zhengguo sat down and asked without any fear.

"Haha! Are you still afraid of not knowing the bottom line? Come on, tell me about what happened yesterday first, and then I'll tell you about your business. It's a good thing to give you a bottom line in advance."

OK! Sun Zhengguo never expected that Minister Li would be so gossipy and actually be so interested in this matter.

In desperation, he could only tell the story of yesterday again.

However, he chose not to mention the ignominious role he played in it.

After listening to him, Minister Li did not ask any further questions. He just looked at him meaningfully, then took out a document and a red book from the drawer and handed them to him.

"See for yourself!"

Sun Zhengguo didn't hesitate to take the document and read it quickly.

The general meaning of the document is that the CNC machine tools he researched this time have once again filled a gap in the country. After research and decision by the Party Committee of the Ministry, he was promoted to a third-level engineer and also enjoyed the title of associate researcher.

And that little red book is the new engineer certificate.

Sun Zhengguo did not expect that he would be promoted to a third-level engineer this time.

You know, reaching this step means that you have entered the ranks of senior engineers.

Moreover, he now enjoys the title of associate researcher, which is further recognition of his academic achievements.

After reading the document, Sun Zhengguo calmed down a little and then began to express his determination.

"Thank you for the kindness of the organization, thank you for the care of all the leaders,......!"