Siheyuan: Classic Siheyuan

Although he said Chu Rongguang could call him Lao Fu, he was not so tactless as to dare to take advantage of others. "Director Fu, I always follow the organization's arrangements. As long as it can serve the people, I am willing to do it, even if it is a bit hard and tiring."

Are you kidding? What hard work can the people in the security department of a steel rolling mill have now? They are just those on patrol.

Compared with those farmers in the countryside and those who tighten screws in the workshop, it is much better.

But nice words still have to be said.

Sure enough, Director Fu was also very satisfied when he heard Chu Rongguang say these words.

At this moment, Chu Rongguang took out two packs of "Qianmen" brand cigarettes, which can be regarded as the best cigarettes nowadays.

"By the way, I took these from home this morning. They were given to my eldest brother by others. As you know, my brother doesn't smoke, and no one in our family smokes either. Let's not waste them." Chu Rongguang put the cigarettes on the table and covered them with the newspaper.

Chu Rongguang bought the cigarettes with his own money. If he wanted to find someone to help him get things done smoothly, he couldn't just talk about it.

This made it impossible for Director Fu to push back even if he wanted to. Old Fu had to admit that the fourth child of the Chen family seemed to be somewhat different from their family and was quite capable of handling things.

Director Fu said a little embarrassedly: "This is what we should do. We are also serving the people. Since no one in your family smokes, then let it go this time. However, this will not happen again. Don't do this again in the future."

"Come, I'll settle your household registration first. I'll write a note for the grain books and let them handle them. I'll accompany you to the steel mill to settle the matter, and then we can come back and get it."

"Thank you so much. Is this too much trouble for you and will it delay your work?" Chu Rongguang said politely.

"Okay, you don't have to be polite. Let's go." Director Fu said.

As he said this, he took out a note, wrote it down, and led Chu Rongguang out.

When I went to the police station to apply for the household registration book, Director Fu was there to talk to me and things went smoothly.

When the household registration police asked Chu Rongguang whether he wanted to register with Chen Gong's family or set up another household, Chu Rongguang chose to set up another household without hesitation.

As for this matter, I can just wait until Chu Rongguang gets off work and come to get the household registration book directly.

After confirming the household registration, I went to the steel rolling mill.

From a distance you can see that the steel mill is still a relatively majestic building, especially the two large steel-making boilers, which are extremely conspicuous, with thick smoke constantly billowing into the sky.

Director Fu showed his ID and the guard let them in after checking it.

Director Fu brought Chu Rongguang to the comprehensive office building of the steel rolling mill with ease.

This is now a three-story building with a very old feel. The sides of the exterior wall are made of cement, but the front is covered with white tiles. There are flowers on the balconies on each floor.

When they arrived at the factory director's office, Director Fu knocked on the door. The person inside let him in. Then Director Fu opened the door and took Chu Rongguang in.

In the room, sitting at the desk in the main seat was a middle-aged man with a square face and wearing a Zhongshan suit. He looked very imposing and was indeed a leader. He was just different.

"Old Fu, you're here." The man in the Zhongshan suit saw Director Fu and stood up.

Director Fu nodded and said with a smile, "Director Yang, I've brought you this young man that you asked for at the steel mill yesterday. He lives in Courtyard No. 28 in our area. His name is Chu Rongguang."

Director Yang looked at Chu Rongguang and said with satisfaction: "The young man is very handsome and presentable, not bad."

Director Fu said, "Yes, he is the son of Deputy Director Chen from the winery. He takes his uncle's surname."

Director Fu also explained why Chu Rongguang was the son of the Chen family and why his surname was Chu.

Director Yang extended his hand and shook hands with Chu Rongguang. "Come on, sit down. Everyone, sit down."

After sitting down, Director Yang said, "The Lou family has already informed me about Rongguang's matter. They told me about his story. The young man has a strong sense of justice and is brave and fearless. Thanks to him, otherwise, Boss Lou would have lost his life."

"And the Public Security Bureau also said that they would honor his courageous behavior. He has such a spirit of dedication, and according to your street, he should be given priority in work."

"We, the steel mill, are naturally obliged to do so, and we are very happy that a good comrade with excellent qualities like you can join our steel mill."

"So, the position we have planned for you at the steel mill is a member of the security department, with a monthly salary of 32.5 yuan. Other benefits will be paid during festivals and holidays. You will work six days a week and rest one day, in two shifts. What do you think?"

"I am willing to do it. As long as it contributes to the people, I am willing to do it and always remember to serve the people." Chu Rongguang said with a solemn vow.

The two-shift system was very normal for work in that era. As for the eight-hour work system, we had to wait two years until 52 when the higher-ups had sorted out all these things before we could make economic plans.

"Well said. You have a high level of ideological awareness. No wonder you can do such a good job. You can come to work tomorrow." Director Yang nodded with satisfaction.

"Yes, don't worry, I will definitely work hard and do my best to contribute to the steel mill." Chu Rongguang said respectfully.

"Good boy, you know how to talk." Director Yang looked at Chu Rongguang's calm demeanor and felt a little more admiration for him.

But it was just admiration. Besides, the steel rolling mill was such a big factory, and Director Yang admired many people. Who was Chu Rongguang?

At best, they just felt that Chu Rongguang was more qualified than other young people.

Just as Chu Rongguang and Director Fu were about to say goodbye and leave, the office door was knocked again.

"Tuk tuk tuk..."

"Come in."

Then, a slightly fat man with a slightly bald head pushed open the door and came in. Wasn’t this man He Daqing?

Chu Rongguang had seen him when he went to look for Sha Zhu that day, and the person following He Daqing was Sha Zhu, right?

When Sha Zhu saw Chu Rongguang, he immediately laughed, "Fourth brother, why are you here?"

"Why are you here too?" Chu Rongguang asked back.

"I...my father brought me here to find a job and asked me to be an apprentice in the canteen's kitchen. What about you?" Sha Zhu confessed everything honestly.

"I'm here to report on the work of the steel mill's security department and will start work tomorrow." Chu Rongguang said.

Sha Zhu was even happier. He was originally honest and simple, but now he looked even more like a fool when he smiled. "Fourth brother, that's great. We can be colleagues in the steel mill from now on."

Director Fu was surprised and asked, "Do you know each other?"

Chu Rongguang nodded, "I know them. Don't they all live in Nanluoguxiang?"

"That's great. I thought you were not used to it because you just came back. It seems that you have integrated into our community very quickly. The son of the He family is well-known for his honesty and is younger than you. You two should take care of each other in the factory in the future."

"Oh, this is Lao He, He Yuzhu's father. He's the chef at your steel mill cafeteria. You know him, right?"

Chu Rongguang shook his head. When he went to see Sha Zhu that day, He Daqing looked at him and didn't seem to like him very much.

"Director Fu, whose child is this?" He Daqing asked.

I have to find out the backgrounds of my son's friends. I asked Sha Zhu that day, but the boy refused to tell me.

If he isn't a good guy, I won't let my son play with him.

"The winery is the fourth son of Deputy Director Chen. He takes his uncle's surname, Chu Rongguang. He is a good guy. He bravely did what was right and saved a police officer." Director Fu accepted the cigarette given by Chu Rongguang, and naturally spoke well of Chu Rongguang.

"I was saying, I heard the other day that a young man appeared in our alley. He was amazing and could even save the police. Turns out it was him." He Daqing looked at Chu Rongguang and said.

"Fourth brother, it turned out that you were the one who saved Old Lou? Tell me about this later." Sha Zhu looked at Chu Rong with envy and admiration and said.

Others' sons are brave and righteous, but my son is just being arrogant all day long. He Daqing said unhappily: "I am not asking you two brothers to reminisce about the past. Director Yang, this is my son, He Yuzhu. He will be our apprentice. I told you before."

"Director Fu, I told your street office about this yesterday. Here is the certificate from the street office, and there is also a certificate from the school."

Director Yang took the certificate from the school and said with satisfaction: "That's great, young man. You have completed your high school studies and are such a good student. Why don't you go to college?"

Director Yang now had no idea that He Daqing had asked the principal and school leaders to prepare two tables of food, and the street director Fu also prepared a table of food.

However, Director Yang looked at Sha Zhu again, and seeing his silly grin, he asked in confusion, "Did you really finish all the exams ahead of time? Did you graduate?"

"Director Yang, how could this be false? Isn't our Zhuzi's graduation certificate right here?" He Daqing said anxiously.

"Okay, okay, you're just here to be an apprentice anyway. It's okay. How about this, let's report together tomorrow." Director Yang waved his hand and said.

He Daqing is a sensible person, so Director Yang is naturally willing to give him some face.

Besides, it's okay for Shazhu, an apprentice, to look silly, as long as he can do his job.

"Director Yang, I feel relieved with your words. Thank you." He Daqing said with a smile. As he spoke, He Daqing gave Sha Zhu a handful of food and said, "Why don't you thank Director Yang quickly?"

"Thank you, Director Yang." Sha Zhu bowed to Director Yang at a 45-degree angle.

Director Yang was happy. "No, no, your father has already informed us about this matter. I have already written the notes. Here are two for each of you. Be careful not to take the wrong ones."

Director Yang went to the drawer and took out two employment approval certificates. Until their work permits were issued, these would serve as their identity documents in the factory.

Although everything seems calm on the surface, there are still many people with various ulterior motives behind the scenes, and these evil spirits cannot be eliminated in a short time.

The steel rolling mill is now an important public-private joint venture factory. Especially now that the country is in urgent need of construction and steel is the backbone of industry, the steel rolling mill now has heavy tasks.

Moreover, the situation in the Northeast is now beginning to take shape.

"Thank you, Director Yang." Chu Rongguang and Sha Zhu said in unison.

"Do a good job. I have high hopes for you two." Director Yang nodded with satisfaction.

"Director Yang, now that we're done with this matter, we'll take our leave first. Thank you for this," said Director Fu.

"Of course, of course. Go ahead and get busy." Director Yang waved his hand and returned to his seat at the desk.

"Director Yang, I'll get busy now. Thank you." He Daqing also said.

Several people left Director Yang's office at the same time.

He Daqing, as a father, still had some conscience. He took out two yuan from his pocket and handed it to Sha Zhu, "Go get a haircut and buy two sets of clothes. You just started working, so you should dress up."