Siheyuan: I just want to live

After Master Lei and his men left, Chen Feng walked to the door, carefully observed the brand new door panel, then gently pushed the door to feel its weight and stability.

After confirming that everything was normal, Chen Feng nodded with satisfaction and said to himself: "Well, it looks like the quality is good, and it's no different from a new door."

He remembered the creaking sound that the door made when he temporarily repaired it last night, so he opened and closed the door a few times again. This time there was no such harsh sound at all, and it was much easier to open and close.

Chen Feng couldn't help but sigh: "Professional is still better!"

Just as Chen Feng was concentrating on trying the door, he suddenly heard footsteps approaching from afar.

He looked up and saw Hou Debang pushing a bicycle with two sugarcanes tied to the bicycle and a cloth bag hanging on the front, walking towards his house.

When Debang saw Chen Feng fiddling with the door of his house, he immediately shouted, "Brother Chen, what are you doing? What's so fun about a door?"

While speaking, he did not stop and continued to push the bicycle towards Chen Feng.

When Chen Feng heard Hou Debang's voice, he quickly let go of the door panel in his hand, a happy smile appeared on his face, and he walked quickly to greet him. He greeted him warmly: "Brother Hou, you are here! It's been a long time since we last met!"

Chen Feng's eyes fell on Hou Debang's bicycle and noticed that it was loaded with sugar cane and a cloth bag. He immediately smiled and said, "Brother Hou, you come here if you want, why do you bring anything with you?"

After hearing this, Hou Debang untied the ropes that tied up the sugar cane and replied cheerfully, "Oh, I've come all this way, I can't come empty-handed, can I?"

He then added: "These are not worth much, but I brought them here specially for you, Brother Chen, to try!"

Seeing Hou Debang's insistence, Chen Feng stopped refusing and just smiled as he walked towards Hou Debang's car and said kindly, "Okay, let's stop chatting here and go into the house and talk!"

After saying that, he reached out to take the sugarcane and cloth bag handed over by Hou Debang, and then led him into the house.

As he spoke, Chen Feng led Hou Debang into the house. Once inside, they found the house was simply and warmly decorated. There were several landscape paintings hanging on the wall, and some books and tea sets on the table, making people feel peaceful and comfortable.

After entering the room, Chen Feng placed the sugarcane upright against the wall, then placed the cloth bag in his hand on the table. He then quickly took out a set of exquisite tea sets from the cabinet and began to make tea.

Hou Debang sat quietly aside, admiring Chen Feng's skillful tea-making movements.

After the two of them sat down, Hou Debang asked Chen Feng, "Brother Chen, what do you think about what I said yesterday about inviting you to work at our steel plant?"

Hou Debang's eyes were full of anticipation, as if he hoped to get a satisfactory answer.

Chen Feng smiled and replied, "Brother Hou, I am very grateful for your kindness, but I have not yet decided whether to leave here. After all, I have my own life and career here. However, I will seriously consider your proposal and give you a reply as soon as possible."

Hearing Chen Feng's words, Hou Debang immediately said: "What is there to consider! Let me tell you, brother Chen, coming to our steel plant is definitely the wisest choice."

He looked at Chen Feng with sharp eyes, and said in a firm and sincere tone: "After you come to our steel plant, not only will your position be improved, but the safety of your family will also be better guaranteed!"

Hou Debang patted his chest and assured: "Don't worry, with the security personnel from our steel plant here, no one will dare to attack the family quarters of our steel plant!"

He frowned slightly, revealing his concern for Chen Feng's current situation: "This is much safer than living in this courtyard now!"

After talking about the advantages of the steel plant, Hou Debang started to criticize the scrap company. He said with a serious face: "Brother Chen, I'm not saying anything bad about you, but the scrap company you're working for now is not only of a low level, but also doesn't have a family quarters, and the people living there are so scattered!"

He shook his head and sighed, "The security department of the scrap company has no way to protect you employees. If something happens, by the time they get here, it will be too late!"

Hou Debang's words were full of concern and worry. He hoped that Chen Feng could understand his situation and make the right choice.

When Chen Feng heard Hou Debang's words, he couldn't help but feel a strong desire to refute, but he found that he couldn't find a suitable reason to refute the other party. Because what Hou Debang said was true, Chen Feng was speechless for a moment and didn't know how to respond.

However, Chen Feng no longer had the idea of ​​leaving. After careful consideration, he realized that the conditions offered by the steel mill were quite attractive.

Not only could he be promoted to section chief, but he could also be allocated a house. These benefits undoubtedly made him very excited.

Therefore, Chen Feng decided to take the initiative to ask Hou Debang: "Brother Hou, if I choose to join your steel plant, what kind of position will you arrange for me?"

Hou Debang was delighted when he heard Chen Feng's question. He immediately understood the change in Chen Feng's attitude, which meant that the poaching was likely to succeed.

His eyes instantly brightened up, full of anticipation and excitement. Now that Chen Feng had begun to loosen up, the next thing would be much easier.

So Hou Debang immediately said, "Brother Chen, as long as you can come, the position can be discussed!"

"The position of Chief of the Third Purchasing Department of our steel plant is vacant, and it's just right for you to fill this vacancy!"

"Besides, my brother is now the deputy section chief of the third purchasing department, and you happen to be familiar with him. It would be perfect for the two of you to work together!"

"And if you can achieve some success as section chief, I will help you and Dekui move up a level!"

When Chen Feng heard that Hou Dekui was the deputy section chief of the third purchasing department of the steel plant and that the position of section chief was still vacant, he couldn't help but feel a little confused.

Chen Feng pondered secretly that this vacant section chief position might have been deliberately left by Hou Debang for his younger brother!

Thinking of this, a complex emotion surged in his heart, so it is easy to be an official if you have someone in the court!

Hou Dekui has only been working at the steel plant for a short time, but he's already a deputy section chief, and Hou Debang is still trying to help him become a section chief.

Although he was recruited to the steel plant by Hou Debang, if he really became the chief of the third purchasing department, wouldn't it block Hou Dekui's path to promotion?

Although Chen Feng knew that with Hou Debang around, Hou Dekui would not dare to say much and would definitely cooperate with his work, but Chen Feng felt that it was better not to do such things that would get in the way of others.

So Chen Feng decided to communicate with Hou Debang frankly. He looked at Hou Debang and said sincerely, "Brother Hou, to be honest, I have been engaged in purchasing work at the scrap yard for many years and I am already exhausted."

"Does your company have any jobs that don't require running around? I really don't want to work in purchasing anymore."

After saying that, Chen Feng looked at Hou Debang quietly, waiting for Hou Debang's response.

Hou Debang heard Chen Feng's words and secretly guessed what he was thinking. Chen Feng's reluctance to go to the procurement department was probably not as simple as he said. It might be that Chen Feng saw that this position was reserved for his younger brother.

But no matter what, Chen Feng's decision was a relief for Hou Debang. He was originally worried that his younger brother would have to wait for two years to get promoted. Now that Chen Feng took the initiative to give up the position in the third purchasing department, he could arrange for his younger brother to be promoted in advance.

Hou Debang smiled and said to Chen Feng happily, "Since Brother Chen doesn't want to go to the Third Purchasing Department, then we have a position in the steel plant that is very suitable for you!"

When Chen Feng heard this, he became curious and asked quickly, "Oh? What position is Brother Hou talking about?"

Seeing Chen Feng asking this, Hou Debang smiled and said slowly, "In the past few years, natural disasters have occurred frequently across the country, and the steel plant's food supply has been short, so the factory decided to build a farm outside West City."

He paused and continued, "The farm is quite large, with more than 10,000 acres of land, and is a deputy director-level unit. The farm is currently vacant for a deputy director position, which is just right for you to serve as a deputy director-level position. What do you think?"

Chen Feng listened quietly to Hou Debang's introduction and nodded secretly in his heart. The deputy position of a section chief was not only of high rank, but also did not require him to bear too much management responsibility, which just met his needs.

So, he smiled and replied: "Brother Hou, I think this deputy director position is very suitable for me!"

Hou Debang was secretly delighted when he heard Chen Feng's response, knowing that his plan to recruit Chen Feng was a success. He made the decision without hesitation and said, "Okay! In that case, I will be the deputy director!"

After that, Hou Debang asked Chen Feng again, "Since the matter has been settled, when will you and I report to the steel plant?"

Chen Feng couldn't help but reveal a trace of embarrassment when he heard Hou Debang's words, and said softly: "Brother Hou, after I go to work at the steel plant with you, I will have to live in the west of the city from now on."

He frowned slightly and continued, "But your sister-in-law is still working at the scrap yard. This means my husband and I will be separated. It doesn't seem very convenient."

Upon hearing this, Hou Debang immediately patted his chest and assured, "Brother Chen, don't worry! I'll take care of this matter! I remember there seems to be a vacant salesperson position in the supply and marketing cooperative in the steel plant's family quarters."

He paused and continued, "I'll help your sister-in-law transfer there, so you and your wife won't have to be separated anymore!"

In fact, Hou Debang had no idea whether there were any vacancies in the supply and marketing cooperative, but even if there were none now, there would be one.

After all, transferring Chen Feng's wife over there is also a way to tie Chen Feng to the steel plant.