Xu Damao's Thirty-Six Stratagems in Siheyuan

A few days later, on a day off, Xu Damao brought two identical gifts, which were mainly food and dried shrimps, and visited Ruan Fangshui and Pu Yulin's homes.

These two teachers at the museum are actually the ones who are most concerned about Xu Damao's professional knowledge and teaching. Professor Hu Tianhua said that Xu Damao is a guide in the field of antiques, and Ruan Fangshui and Pu Yulin are the two who taught Xu Damao step by step. One is good at dating and repairing porcelain, and the other is an expert in miscellaneous antiques, especially various carving tools.

We cannot lose sight of one while focusing on the other. Since we have sent food to Hu Tianhua, I guess the conditions at these two teachers' homes are not much better.

In fact, most families in Kyoto were short of food, but the degree of hunger was different.

Xu Damao was a special case. He had foresight for the next sixty years and made plans in advance. And because of his foresight, Zhang Taihe's family, Lou Zhenhua's family, and He Yuzhu's family all lived quite well.

As expected, Teacher Ruan and Teacher Pu were shocked by Xu Damao's delivery of food.

"Xiao Xu, did you buy this on the black market? You can't go to the black market to exchange it so ostentatiously. The difficulties will pass after you endure it. Our Kyoto is better than other places. Many people starved to death in other provinces. Don't take this risk in the future. Although life is difficult now, you can always have something to eat."

This is Pu Yulin's sincere advice to Xu Damao.

Xu Damao was very touched.

"Teacher Pu, I will be careful. You have taught me so much professional knowledge, it is worth taking some risks. Teacher Pu, you don't know that there are many people in the market who exchange old items for food. I have exchanged a lot of good things recently, and I will show them to you when I have the chance."

Pu Yulin also knew that food was more valuable than antiques. Food could fill your stomach, but antiques were dead things.

"Xiao Xu, even though the situation is like this, you must be careful."

"Okay, Mr. Pu. I'll be careful."

Pu Yulin wanted to take Xu Damao as his apprentice, but he was afraid that Xu Damao would send more gifts to his home, so he swallowed the words back. Everyone was in trouble at this time. If he was given more, he would have less to eat. He couldn't talk about this at this time.

Pu Yulin liked Xu Damao's perseverance, and he also had a solid foundation and liked old things. He wanted to accept such a good student.

Xu Damao had no idea that this delivery of food would touch Pu Yulin's heart.

He should hurry home, as his wife and children are waiting for him to take care of them. Although Yu Li often helps out in the compound, it is not a good idea to always live with someone else. After all, Xu Damao needs to provide more nutrition for Lou Xiaoe and Xu Jun, and sometimes it is not safe to let others know too much.

After rushing to visit two families, Xu Damao returned to the compound in the morning.

Lou Xiao'e had already prepared lunch at home.

"Da Mao, you're back just in time. Lunch has just been prepared. Let's have a simple meal today. I'll add one more dish: pork ribs stewed with radish and steamed bread. Is that okay?"

"It's great. I said I'd hurry back to cook for you three, but I didn't expect it's already ready. Ezi, you've worked hard."

"You have something to do. Have you been to both teachers here?"

"Yes, I went there. They talked to me for a long time, so I came back late. The two teachers have taught me a lot, and I will treat them with respect."

"Yeah, I support that. Then wash your face and have dinner."

Lou Xiao'e knew that Xu Damao knew a lot. She herself had been exposed to antiques since she was a child and had some understanding of them. She knew that Xu Damao did not spend money recklessly and was doing business properly. She absolutely supported him. Moreover, she knew that Xu Damao had hoarded a lot of food now, and it was appropriate and necessary to take some out to do favors.

However, Lou Xiao'e couldn't help but interrupt during the meal.

"Da Mao, you must be careful when you deliver food to others. Everyone is hungry now, so they are very concerned about food. Don't make any mistakes in some links, or else they will catch you. And you must also take care of that little brother of yours, Guo what's his name, and don't let him spread rumors. Once this matter is exposed, there will be risks. I don't want my sons to be without a father."

"Ezi, don't worry. Guo Xiaosan is a smart guy. Besides, our senior brother and his family are there, don't worry."

Time flies, and soon we enter a new year with the cold weather.

Although New Year's Day has passed, life is still the same. However, Xu Damao has ushered in his highlight moment.

On the first day of work in the new year, Li Huaimin came to the information room to find Xu Damao.

"Xiao Xu, last month, Deputy Section Chief Gu officially retired, and all the formalities have been completed. I said that I would give you more responsibilities. Last month, I reported to the factory office that you would be the deputy section chief of the Propaganda Department. The factory has officially issued the order, and your official appointment as the deputy section chief of the factory Propaganda Department will be announced today. So your days of working in the information room are over, and the original office of old Gu belongs to you. You can tidy it up yourself, and if you need anything, just ask the staff below to go to the factory headquarters to get it. Here, this is your office key, Room 207. It's right next to the Propaganda Department's office. When you go to work tomorrow, the Propaganda Department will hold another meeting, and you will officially take office. In the future, we will cooperate with each other to make the Propaganda Department colorful and not inferior to other departments."

"Section Chief Li, really? Oh, this happiness came too suddenly, I was not mentally prepared. Section Chief, I won't say anything, you will lead us to work hard and make progress together in the future." Xu Damao took the key of Room 207 from Li Huaimin and was excited. He was really excited. At the age of 25, he crossed the level of deputy section chief and really stepped into a leadership position. Although he was only a deputy section chief, it was a gap that many people could not cross in their lifetime.

"Section Chief, then we'll go to Director Li to report our thoughts?"

"It's up to you." Li Huaimin knew what Xu Damao meant and looked at him with a wicked smile.

"Chief, I'll go over there later and come back to see you."

Xu Damao calmed down his pounding mood, went to Deputy Director Sankou's office and knocked on the door.

"Please come in." Li Huaide was actually waiting for Xu Damao to come to the office.

Although the position of deputy director of the Propaganda Department is a small role, it is also a big deal for Li Huaide. Now if Xu Damao is one of his own, then he can firmly control the factory propaganda department in his own hands. In fact, Xu Damao's promotion this time was really pushed by Li Huaide with great effort.

The original deputy section chief Gu was a member of Director Yang's team, and Li Huaimin was a member of Li Huaide's team. Director Yang originally wanted to recommend his own people to take control of the deputy section chief position, but Li Huaide did not expect that Xu Damao would strongly recommend him. And the reasons were sufficient: the title of People's Guardian, an advanced individual in the Propaganda Department. Last year, he also stabilized the material supply of the factory across departments. His contribution was not small.

Finally, the leadership team voted by raising their hands and unanimously approved the transfer of Xu Damao.

"Director Li, I'm Xu Damao. I'm here to report to you my thoughts during this period."