Siheyuan: Grassroots Counterattack

Three days later, the machine tool had been completely upgraded. Section Chief Zhang of the Technical Department walked around the machine tool with excitement on his face. "This is great! I didn't expect that we could upgrade the machine tool ourselves."

"Old Zhang, stop turning. I feel dizzy." Li Tianyi's face was full of helplessness. Why was Old Zhang so excited? It's just a machine tool.

"Oh, Mr. Li, this is not a simple machine tool. This machine tool has increased its efficiency by 30% compared to the previous one, and the upgrade was completed without the guidance of foreign experts. How can I not be excited?"

Li Tianyi ignored him and sat there quietly. He had just asked a technician to find Director Yang. He believed that Director Yang would come over soon.

Soon, Director Yang and a group of factory leaders came to the warehouse. "Engineer Li, I heard that the machine tool is ready?"

"Yes, it has been upgraded. I will ask someone to invite you."

"Okay, then we can try it."

After that, he asked a level 6 worker to start the operation. An hour passed quickly, and the worker stopped what he was doing and said, "Director, I could process 15 parts in an hour before, but now with this machine, I can process 20 parts, and it's done easily."

"Okay, Engineer Li, you guys have really worked hard. You have made a great contribution to the factory this time. I will definitely report this to my superiors. In the days ahead, I will need you guys to work hard to upgrade all the machines in the steel mill."

"Director Li, the factory must ensure the livelihood of our technicians."

"Don't worry, Director Yang. I will definitely keep an eye on it myself."

After that, Director Yang talked for a while before taking his people back.

Because the next machine tool will not be delivered until tomorrow, Li Tianyi and Section Chief Zhang discussed it and decided to give the people in the technical department half a day off. After all, they have been tired these days. As for the factory, Li Tianyi will be keeping an eye on it personally.

Li Tianyi waited until Section Chief Zhang and the others left before coming to Li Huaide's office. "Uncle, are you busy?"

Li Huaide looked up and saw Li Tianyi had walked in. "Tianyi, come and sit down."

"Tianyi, you really made our Li family proud today. You know what? When you finish upgrading all the machines in the steel mill, your superiors will probably reward you, and other factories will definitely invite you to work there."

Li Tianyi smiled and said, "Uncle, this is just the beginning. I haven't shown my true strength yet. Once this machine thing is done, I will start my next project."

"I think Director Yang will make some moves. Uncle should seize the opportunity to climb up the ladder."

Li Huaide's face was full of excitement. Since he entered the steel rolling mill, he never thought of just being a logistics director. He was determined to climb up. Now with the help of his own nephew, he was even more powerful.

When he came back from reuniting with his relatives, he told his father-in-law about this matter. His father-in-law was a vice minister of the Ministry of Industry. Naturally, he knew this young engineer who had just joined the Ministry of Industry. He didn't expect that he was actually the nephew of his son-in-law. Isn't this a coincidence?

"Tianyi, uncle will definitely support you. By the way, what is the matter with you coming to see me today?"

"Uncle, I want to ask, does our factory still have any vacancies for recruiting workers?"

"What about this? Who do you want to find a job for? It's not your girlfriend, right?" Li Huaide asked curiously.

"No, my girlfriend has a job as a nurse at Union Medical College Hospital."

"Ah? You really have a girlfriend, kid? What does your family do? Your aunt said before that she would introduce you to a girlfriend." Li Huaide said with regret on his face.

Li Tianyi smiled embarrassedly, "My girlfriend is Wang Xue. Both her parents were martyrs. She grew up with her grandfather. Her grandfather's surname is Shen. He is now retired and works as a janitor at QH University."

The more Li Huaide listened, the more interesting his expression became. In the end, his face was filled with horror. "Tianyi, you are not talking about the Shen family, are you?"

"Which one?"

Li Huaide swallowed his saliva, then whispered: "The existence of two great generals in one family."

Li Tian nodded, "Yes, Grandpa Shen is the general, and Uncle Shen is the major general."

"Hiss," Li Huaide took a breath, "How lucky are you to be noticed by the Shen family?"

Li Tianyi smiled embarrassedly, "It's nothing, actually. When I was 11 years old, I met Grandpa Shen, and then Grandpa Shen tried his best to bring us together. After I graduated this year, the two families met and set the wedding date. We will get married after the Chinese New Year next year."

Li Huaide's face was full of joy. He didn't expect his nephew to be so capable. When his wife and father-in-law knew about it, his status would definitely improve.

Li Huaide said with relief: "Tianyi, you must treat Wang Xue well, understand?"

"Uncle, don't worry, I will. By the way, let's not talk about this. You haven't told me whether our factory has any quotas?"

Li Huaide slapped his head and said, "Oh, I forgot about this. The indicators for the workshop are not easy to get. After all, they are not under my jurisdiction. The logistics side is easy to get. Tianyi, who are you asking for this for?"

He remembered his brother saying that there were no relatives needed on his sister-in-law's side, but no one in his Li family was needed.

"Uncle, a neighbor asked me for help, so I'm asking you here. You can negotiate the price according to the market price. I've already informed him. I'll just help with the connection, and I won't take care of anything else."

Li Huaide then understood that since Li Tianyi had made his words clear, he knew what to do.

"At Tianyi, there are now two jobs to choose from. One is a warehouse manager with a monthly salary of 28 yuan, and the other is a buyer who specializes in purchasing for the factory's small kitchen. The starting salary is 5 yuan. This job depends on personal effort."

"The warehouse guy can get 600 yuan, and the buyer can get 800 yuan. Both jobs are formal."

Li Tianyi knew that the price was not high. You have to know that the current steel rolling mill is already a large factory with tens of thousands of employees. If the quota of a formal worker is taken to the black market, Li Tianyi believes that there will definitely be someone who will buy it for 1000 yuan.

"Well, I'll send him a letter when I get back. As for whether he wants it or not, it's up to them."

Afterwards, Li Tianyi and Li Huaide said goodbye and left, returning to their offices.

Soon it was time to get off work, and Li Tianyi rode his bike to pick up his younger sister, while Li's father and mother went straight home.

After returning home, Li Tianyi first greeted Li's mother, and then went to Yan Bugui's house.

At this time, Yan Bugui was standing at the door, looking at the people coming and going with his small eyes, trying to take advantage of them.

Li Tianyi stood in the distance and waved to Yan Bugui, asking him to come over.