Siheyuan Great Craftsmen

After today's lottery ceremony, they were in a particularly heavy mood. For the three of them, a house might not be a difficult thing, after all, the house they were allocated was enough to accommodate the whole family and there was still enough space to spare.

However, when they saw many workers crying with joy because they won the house, their hearts were deeply touched and they felt deeply the weight of responsibility they shouldered.

This responsibility is not only about the management and development of the institute, but also about every worker and their family.

"Dean, I want to go to the military to get some information. After all, our real affiliation is still with the military!"

The three of them were silent for a long time. Song Weiguo took a deep puff of cigarette, and said with a firm look in his eyes.

In his opinion, since it is difficult to get approval from the Ministry of Machinery, perhaps he can try to start with the military to explore whether there are other solutions. After all, the workers' eyes full of expectation and desire, as well as their complex emotions when facing housing problems, deeply hurt his heart and made him want to work harder for these workers.

"I'm afraid it's not that simple. Even if the military is willing to lend a helping hand, the construction of the family housing complex involves local affairs after all, and requires local approval and support. The participation of the Ministry of Machinery is indispensable, and the attitude of the local government is even more critical. There is no way to bypass these hurdles."

Zhang Mingzhi slowly exhaled a smoke ring, frowned, and said worriedly.

In fact, not to mention Song Weiguo, even he himself was deeply touched by the emotions of today's workers. Although he often talked about making decisions for the workers, in fact, they all knew in their hearts that there was still a big gap between the workers and them in status and treatment. This gap is not only reflected in the material life level, but also in the distribution and enjoyment of social resources.

"Well, since Weiguo wants to give it a try, let's go for it! As for the local situation, I'll go find District Chief Ouyang and see if there's any hope."

Zhou Tian took a deep puff of the cigarette, and a gleam of light flashed in his eyes.

As the director of the research institute, although he knew that the plan might not work, he was still willing to give it another try for the sake of his fellow workers.

In his mind, it was natural to seek benefits for the workers, and he did not need to fear offending anyone. Even if other factories were dissatisfied or even caused some disturbances, so what? Since he resolutely chose to leave the steel mill and devote himself to the construction and development of the research institute, he was already prepared to face all challenges and difficulties.

And now, with only this little disturbance, he believed that he could bear it. What's more, he did this just to have a clear conscience.

"Okay, I'll go tomorrow!"

After Song Weiguo finished speaking, he put out the cigarette in his hand, his voice filled with a determination to move forward.

"Well, by the way, Lao Zhang, go to the Machinery Department tomorrow and apply again. Although we know that this matter is probably difficult, what if!"

"Okay, Dean!"

Zhang Mingzhi also nodded and agreed. Although he knew that it was impossible, as the dean said, what if he agreed?

After discussing tomorrow's affairs, the three of them went their separate ways.

The next day, Zhou Tian didn't even go into the office, but drove directly to the Fengtai District Government with Liu Yuan.

When they arrived at Ouyang Minghua's office, they naturally received a warm welcome from Ouyang Minghua.

"President Zhou, you haven't come to my place for a long time! I wonder what you want to talk to me about today?"

After the three of them sat down, Ouyang Minghua poured them a cup of tea and asked with a smile.

"District Chief Ouyang, I'm here to ask for your help today!"

Zhou Tian picked up the teacup, took a sip, and said without further ado.

"Ask for help? Dean Zhou, you are joking. You are the dean of the research institute and your rank is higher than mine. What can you ask me for help with?"

It's not that Ouyang Minghua looked down on him, but he was very clear about the institute's status at the top. As the dean of the institute, Zhou Tian was above him in both rank and respect. He couldn't understand why Zhou Tian said that.

"Is such that!"

Zhou Tian heard this, smiled bitterly, and told Ouyang Minghua the purpose of his visit. After he finished speaking, he showed a trace of helplessness.

"I have no other choice, so I asked District Chief Ouyang to come up with a solution. I wonder if the District Chief can teach me anything?"

Unexpectedly, after hearing Zhou Tian's words, Ouyang Minghua fell silent for a while. Just when Zhou Tian was a little disappointed and was about to get up and say goodbye, he suddenly said: "President Zhou, to be honest, I admire you for doing this for your fellow workers, but you also know that the land is now state-owned. Although I am the mayor of Fengtai District, I cannot make the final decision on land matters. If you don't mind my words, I may also apply to the higher authorities, but I don't know how confident I am!"

"Thank you very much, District Chief Ouyang. Regardless of whether this matter succeeds or not, I owe you a favor. If you need me for anything in the future, I will definitely do my best to help you!"

Zhou Tian was already disappointed, but he didn't expect that Ouyang Minghua would say such a thing after such a sudden turn of events. He was deeply moved and promised directly.

"Hey, Dean Zhou, don't thank me yet. After all, this matter has not been completed yet. It won't be too late to thank me after it is completed. I will write the application now!"

Next, Ouyang Minghua really started writing the application in front of Zhou Tian. After finishing, the two chatted for a while. Zhou Tian then said goodbye to Liu Yuan and drove back to the research institute.

Only after returning to the office did he breathe a sigh of relief and feel a lot more relaxed all over. Although he didn't know whether his superiors would continue to approve it, at least he had tried his best and he had done his best.

Next it will be up to Song Weiguo and Zhang Mingzhi.

After thinking about it, he put aside other thoughts and began to concentrate on drawing the military production line.

Time passed quietly. After an unknown amount of time, Song Weiguo and Zhang Mingzhi pushed open the door and walked in with frustrated looks on their faces, looking at Zhou Tian with a puzzled expression.

The two of them shook their heads at the same time. Zhou Tian knew without asking that both of them must have failed.

Sure enough, through Zhou Tian's questioning, Song Weiguo first talked about his visit to the Ordnance Bureau. Although the military finally agreed to communicate with the local authorities, they were ultimately rejected. As for Zhang Mingzhi, the same was true. Before he could even open his mouth, he was blocked by Xie Yuanchang.

Faced with the two people's frustration, Zhou Tian didn't know how to comfort them for a moment, and could only tell them about his own experience.

"Dean, does this mean we still have a chance?"

When they heard that Ouyang Minghua had actually written an application, they suddenly became alert.

"Chance? I'm afraid not!"

Zhou Tian shook his head without hesitation. In fact, after coming out of Ouyang Minghua's office today, he figured out the reason. Although for the Ministry of Machinery, their research institute's application for family housing was not a big deal.

However, after the previous two approvals, their research institute had already been envied by many factory leaders in the city. If the Ministry of Machinery continued to approve it, it would not be as simple as envy. After all, the previous two approvals were due to foreign exchange reasons.

The Ministry of Machinery could also use this excuse to shut up other factories, but the problem is that this time it is different.

If it passes again this time, it would be a challenge to the nerves of all the factory leaders in Sijiu City. It would not be a good thing for the Ministry of Machinery or the entire Sijiu City workers!

Thinking of this, he actually felt relieved.