Xu Damao's Thirty-Six Stratagems in Siheyuan

Xu Damao's suggestion at the meeting spread like wildfire throughout the factory. By the end of the workday, the entire steel mill was boiling like a pot of boiling water. Xu Damao's name, like his title of hero, really became a sensation.

Xu Damao was also a bachelor. He rode his bike away after get off work and didn't care about what people said about his proposal.

I also met Yu Li who was off work at the factory gate.

"Yu Li, didn't Brother Zhuzi go home with you after get off work? Why did you ride your bike home today?"

"Brother Damao, Zhuzi was called away by Director Yang for something. He said he had to cook dinner for someone. He won't be home until very late today."

"Oh, oh, I see. Then go back early, your three children are waiting for you at home. I'll visit you when I have time."

Xu Damao probably guessed that Director Yang had gone to see the senior leader. Director Yang had little time left. He could either retreat and pass on the problem to his superiors, or face the challenge head-on and eat half-cooked food. He must have gone to seek help.

That's fine. Xu Damao thought so. Director Yang didn't have the guts to decide on the implementation of the work reward, but someone could see this fact clearly.

Although he broke the principle he had set for himself to keep a low profile and muddle through life in the factory, Xu Damao did not regret firing a shot at the meeting. Silence, either death or explosion.

The course of history also gave him the opportunity to be the first to come forward, and he did it. Otherwise, you would have looked down on him.

During dinner, Gu Meifang noticed that Xu Damao's drinking behavior was different from usual.

"Boss, is there something going on at the factory?"

"Meifang, you know what, you have a pretty good eye for observation. Something did happen today, but I don't think it was a bad thing. I just spoke out in the factory and gave some rational suggestions to the active workers. It's nothing. How are you?"

"I'm fine. It's not that I'm observant. I just understand you. We've been together for more than ten years. You can't hide anything from me."

"Hey, that's right. Now my Meifang can speak elegantly too. It seems that all these years of letting you learn have not been in vain. You will definitely be a good housekeeper in the future. No, that's not right. You are a good housekeeper now."

Gu Meifang's face was a little hot, "Let's go home, the children are all here, don't praise me blindly."

"What are you afraid of? You are a good housekeeper and a good mother. Hanhan, Dandan, don't you agree? Is your mother's speech very good now?"

"Yes." The two girls said in unison.

"By the way, your mother will give you a little sister in about three months. You four should take care of your mother more and help her with some housework, okay?"

"Dad, can't it be a younger brother?"

"It's indeed a little sister. And unlike the rest of you, there is only one little sister this time. Dad has already picked a name for her, Zhiyue. Let's call her Tiaotiao. It's not easy, kids, so help mom take care of the upcoming little sister, okay?"

"it is good."

Xu Damao now knows clearly that the thing that Gu Meifang is having is a girl. The girl is in good condition and very healthy. Xu Damao can even see the heartbeat and some micro-expressions of the baby in her belly.

That night, Gu Meifang quietly asked Xu Damao on the kang, "Boss, can you really see that I'm carrying a girl in my belly?"

"Yes, I can feel that you are in good health now. Meifang, you have worked hard."

"What's so hard about that? I'm a very happy person, right? I've just stayed at home for so many years, not farming or working."

"No, actually housework is also very tiring. You are pregnant now, and you have four children to take care of at home, and sometimes you have to take care of five. You are old, so you should take it easy. You are already over 40, so you should pay attention. No, I will let Xiaoru and her mother move back to live with us so that we can take care of them. Our steel mill may be busy for a while, and as a middle-level cadre, it is unlikely for me to leave work early."

"Well, okay, if Sister Xiaoru comes back, she can take care of you for me. I am so pregnant that I can't serve you."

"Meifang, that's not important. What's important is that you are safe and healthy. Besides, who said you can't serve me? Now I'll try and let you feel the joy of me serving you."

Through deep communication, Xu Damao nourished Gu Meifang's body, which seemed to be similar to the rumor of "taking yang to replenish yin".

Gu Meifang actually felt the energy coming from Xu Damao's body, it was really amazing...

The Red Star Factory's reward and punishment plan for completing the task before December was finalized as quickly as possible three days later. The Propaganda Department notified the entire factory through posting notices and loudspeaker announcements. The intensity was even greater than Xu Damao had said. There was a final clause attached: the top ten employees in terms of output would be awarded as advanced workers, and the top three would be nominated for the May 12st Labor Medal.

After listening to the broadcast, Xu Damao was quite satisfied. Although this time no system was established for this task, it was a start and it will gradually become a normal practice. It still takes time to test the system. Xu Damao knew that the wage reform would be implemented soon. At the latest next year, that is, in 1978, the higher authorities would establish this bonus system for the wage reform of employees. This is a measure in line with the times. Otherwise, Xu Damao would not have risked the world's disapproval and rushed to the front.

Predicting the direction of the times is a golden finger of your own. Buying old items at low prices, doing business between units, and now proposing a bonus system, maybe buying a house or opening a restaurant in the future, aren't they all based on a clear direction for the general direction of society?

Guan Tao was very excited to visit Xu Damao in Room 119.

"Xiao Xu, you are still the best. You are young, educated, smart and capable. Look, it is almost the same as what you said at the meeting, even better. Now you are considered a celebrity in our factory. At least our union has made a difference."

"Lao Guan, it seems that the people in our union cannot stay out of this matter. We have to divide the work and see how to play the role of the union in this tough task."

"Xiao Xu, what do you think we need to do?"

"Lao Guan, see if you can apply for some funds so that we can comfort the workers at critical moments. We also need to arrange for a few officers to take turns supervising the front-line workers, and try to make the reward and punishment plan fair, just and open, which will be beneficial to the stability of the entire factory."

"Yes, we do need to participate. Okay, I'll listen to you and apply to the factory and other relevant departments as much as possible. We'll always be prepared so that we won't be caught off guard when we need it. Let's have a meeting tomorrow to study how to track, supervise and serve the workshop. This will not make it too hard for us, but also ensure that the tasks and systems are implemented fairly."

"Okay, Lao Guan, Chairman Guan, you are the strong backing of our Red Star Factory employees. I will definitely cooperate with you in your work."

Hahahaha, the two of them laughed heartily knowingly.