Siheyuan: I am the Smart Pillar

After staying at Xiao Fenggu's house for an hour, today's trip was finally over. Before leaving, Xiao Ming asked Xiao Fenggu to send He Yuzhu and his group to the door, with some gifts from Xiao Ming for He Yuzhu today. It must be said that Xiao Ming was quite generous, whether it was food or money, He Yuzhu could say that he made a profit today.

Xiao Fenggu looked at He Yuzhu, thought for a while and said, "Master He, do you really not want to accept Mr. Li's kindness?" Hearing Xiao Fenggu's recruitment, Yang Jianye on the side suddenly became anxious. Yang Jianye's face was a little ugly, and he said, "Old Xiao, you are too unreasonable. The steel mill is your old subordinate, you can't transfer Master He away."

Yang Jianye was thinking about having a treat in the future, so that He Yuzhu could show off his skills. This would naturally be good for him as the director of the steel mill, so he was quite unhappy about Yang Jianye's recruitment. He looked at He Yuzhu nervously. After all, what Li Hannian said was right. No matter how good the steel mill was, it couldn't compare to the development prospects of the higher authorities.

Yang Jianye still wanted to try harder, and after thinking for a while he said, "Master He, I feel that Director Huang, the director of the canteen department, is not doing a good job recently. I plan to transfer you to the canteen department as the director. I think you are very capable and can take on this position."

Li Huaide also nodded. The canteen director Wu Yulai was just a director who had been promoted from the bottom without any background. It just so happened that the subordinate factory of the steel rolling mill was short of a deputy director, so Wu Yulai could be transferred to be the deputy director. This was naturally good news for Wu Yulai. I believe that Wu Yulai would not be so stupid.

He Yuzhu smiled awkwardly and said, "Actually, I am very grateful to Director Xiao for your opinion on me. I still say the same thing. As long as we are in Sijiu City and as long as I can help you, I will be at your service at any time." After hearing this, Xiao Fenggu did not persuade him anymore. After all, if he continued to persuade him, he would really offend people.

After instructing Secretary Wang to send the three people home safely, Xiao Fenggu went back to the house. Xiao Ming was sitting in the living room smoking. Xiao Fenggu looked at his father and said, "Dad, the doctor said that your body cannot smoke anymore." Xiao Ming coughed twice and said, "I know my own body. I can't hold on for much longer. My child, Dad is dying."

Xiao Fenggu's eyes were filled with tears. He wiped the tears from his eyes and said, "Father, you can't say that. I'm still waiting for you to take care of my son." Xiao Ming smiled bitterly and said, "It's because you didn't get married early. I'm afraid I won't be able to wait for that day. You sit here, and let's have a good chat."

Xiao Fenggu sat beside his father. Xiao Ming coughed a few times and spat out a mouthful of blood on his handkerchief. Xiao Fenggu was immediately shocked and wanted to find a doctor. Xiao Ming sighed and said, "Okay, why find a doctor? I am already over 60 years old this year. I have lived enough. You sit next to me and listen to me. If I don't say some things, I will have no chance to say them."

Xiao Fenggu's eyes were filled with tears. He actually learned from the doctor that his father only lived for a few months, but as a son, he couldn't bear to see his father go away like this. Seeing his son so sad, Xiao Ming smiled bitterly and said, "As for life and death, I have already put it aside. Compared with those old comrades, I am already good enough."

"Today I called your uncles here, the ultimate purpose is to have a good chat with them. After I die, if there is anything that cannot be solved, go to them. For the sake of my old face, I believe they will not sit idly by. But child, I still want to say something to you. The more you use favors, the less you have. I still think that you should not trouble them unless it is the most critical moment, and don't waste favors in vain."

"You have always been strong-willed, and I am confident in you. But I have to tell you something, if you encounter any problem that you cannot solve, it is not shameful to ask my old guys for help. Connections can be said to be a kind of skill. Also, you can make friends with the chef who came today. Since ancient times, no matter whether it is emperors, generals or peddlers, they all have to eat this habit and it cannot be changed."

"Having a better chef is very useful, whether you are trying to curry favor with your superiors or to build good relationships with your subordinates. Most of the things we men do are settled over the wine table. You must think this through carefully. Well, let's stop here today. There are some things you must think clearly about. Do you understand?"

Xiao Fenggu nodded. He was really grateful to his father! His father's health was already in such a state, but he still worked hard for him as a son. This touched Xiao Fenggu's heart. Xiao Ming smoked a cigarette and said, "I have one last word for you. You must bow your head when you need to. Dignity is definitely good, but such people often die the fastest."

Xiao Fenggu was a little confused. He felt that his father's words were somewhat contradictory. When he was young, he often heard his father say that a man must have self-respect and dignity, but he didn't expect to hear his father say this today. Xiao Ming smiled and said, "Do you think what the old man said is somewhat contradictory?"

Xiao Fenggu nodded and said, "That's true. Didn't you always say that before? We men must be upright and have self-respect and dignity." Xiao Ming smiled and said, "You know I said that when you were young, and now it's a different time. Now you've grown up and have to interact with people in society. If you keep talking about self-respect, it will seem a bit ridiculous."

Xiao Ming flicked the ash off his cigarette with a smile and said to his son, "If you want to climb high and become a high-ranking official, forget about your self-esteem and you must fawn over the superiors. But there must be a limit to this fawning. You must let the superiors know your value, and they cannot think that you are a very prickly person. Don't be too protective of your dignity. Sometimes you have to bow your head when you need to."