Siheyuan: Grassroots Counterattack

"The Jia family is just going to let it go like this? Given Jia Zhang's personality, she won't let it go so easily."

Father Li shook his head. "How is that possible? Jia Zhang would have definitely made a scene if she didn't get any advantage. But Yi Zhonghai knew him too well, so he gave the Jia family the dozens of kilograms of corn flour he bought, which stopped Jia Zhang from making a scene."

"So how much did our family buy?"

"Not much, only about 50 kilograms. I bought this because I didn't want to arouse suspicion from others."

"Well, Dad, we have enough food to last for a year. You don't have to be too frugal. I'm going on a business trip this time, and it will probably take a long time. If you run out of food, just call me and I'll find a way."

"It's okay, just work peacefully outside and don't worry about home. Your mother and I will take good care of the family."

Just then, my little sister came back from school. Before she even entered the yard, she started to cry out that she was hungry. "Mom, is the meal ready? I'm starving!"

"You are a starving ghost, you are hungry before you even enter the door. Go wash your hands, we will have dinner soon."

Mother Li's voice came from the kitchen. The younger sister shrank her neck, and then she saw her older brother sitting in the yard. The younger sister immediately became excited, "Brother, you're back?"

As she was about to rush towards Li Tianyi, Li Tianyi quickly stopped her, "You are already a grown-up girl, you should be more stable."

The younger sister smiled sheepishly, "Go wash your hands and eat."

Tonight, the Li family had a sumptuous dinner. Although the ingredients at home were limited, Li's mother still tried to make delicious food to nourish her son.

After dinner, Li Tianyi and Xiaoxue sat in the yard to enjoy the cool air. At the same time, Li Tianyi told Xiaoxue that he was going on a business trip. Although Xiaoxue was reluctant, she still encouraged Li Tianyi to work hard.

The next morning, after the family had breakfast, some went to work and some went to school. Li Tianyi and others left before he went out.

Riding a bicycle, Li Tianyi came to his alma mater. Mr. Shen was sitting at the gatehouse door holding a large palm-leaf fan.

Seeing Li Tianyi, Mr. Shen asked the soldiers at the door to let him pass. After Li Tianyi parked his bicycle, he sat next to Mr. Shen.

"Grandpa Shen, how are you feeling recently?" Although Li Tianyi was married to Xiaoxue, he still addressed Grandpa Shen as he did not change, and Grandpa Shen did not care.

"The old man is fine. I heard you've been on a business trip. Are you done with your work?"

"No." Li Tianyi briefly explained his situation. Mr. Shen didn't say anything, but just patted Li Tianyi on the shoulder.

"Work hard and don't let the country down."

"I understand. You should take care of yourself too. If you miss Xiaoxue, let her go back and stay with you for a while."

"It's okay, just take care of yourself."

After that, Li Tianyi talked with Mr. Shen for a long time, and it was almost noon when Li Tianyi said goodbye.

On the way back, Li Tianyi put the food he had prepared on his bicycle before going home.

After arriving home, he first replenished the food consumed during this period, and then added some bacon. He would be away for at least several months, so the supplies at home must be prepared.

Although they were reluctant, time waits for no one. Three days passed quickly and Li Tianyi left the house carrying his luggage amidst the reluctant gazes of his family. This time they were going to gather at the Ministry of Industry, and then the leaders of the ministry would assign them their destinations.

In the office of the Ministry of Industry, all the engineers trained by Li Tianyi gathered here, while Li Tianyi went to the office of Vice Minister Zhao.

"Xiao Li, this is the list assigned by the department. Do you have any questions?"

Li Tianyi took the list and read it carefully. He didn't dare to say that he knew everyone, but he knew the level of most people. This time they were in groups of two, going to one area, and even then the number of people was not enough.

Li Tianyi slightly adjusted the list and handed it to Vice Minister Zhao, "Chief, I slightly adjusted the list, please review it."

"No need. You are their teacher and the one who knows their level best. Since you think this arrangement is appropriate, then let's do it this way."

"Xiao Li, you will be gone for several months. You must rest and not just focus on work."

At this moment, Deputy Minister Zhao, like an elder caring for a younger generation, earnestly reminded Li Tianyi that Li Tianyi was a genius and must not be overworked.

Li Tianyi nodded gratefully, "Don't worry, Chief, I will pay attention."

"Okay, let's go to the meeting room."

Deputy Minister Zhao brought Li Tianyi into the conference room, first encouraged the engineers here, and then began to assign personnel and regions.

Originally, Li Tianyi wanted to go to Hebei Province, which was the closest to Sijiu City, but he put his name on the border. No one wanted to go there. First, it was dangerous, and second, the journey was too far. Since he was the leader of the project, he might as well go.

Vice Minister Zhao naturally noticed this change, but he didn't say anything. Li Tianyi's dedication should be encouraged and affirmed, and he couldn't say anything else to attack him. At the same time, he was also very pleased that Li Tianyi was not only talented but also virtuous. This was what made him and his superiors happiest.

No one would be willing to employ a talented but unethical person, as such a person will never achieve great things.

After the personnel were assigned, the engineers under him also knew the area where Li Tianyi was going. Some of them had discussed before that as a leader, Li Tianyi would definitely go to an area with better conditions.

But reality slapped those people in the face. It is unimaginable how harsh the conditions in the border areas are today, but Li Tianyi went there anyway.

After the letters of introduction and train tickets were distributed to everyone, Vice Minister Zhao announced the adjournment of the meeting, and people in the meeting room left one after another.

Li Tianyi stood at the door and said goodbye to everyone, asking them to work hard and call him if they encountered problems that could not be solved.

Everyone is grateful to Li Tianyi. Li Tianyi not only teaches them the knowledge about this project, but also explains some knowledge related to this project.

Transportation was not well developed in that era, so the engineers did not set out on the same day. Li Tianyi was going to the border alone this time, and his departure time was tomorrow morning.

Having already said goodbye to his family, Li Tianyi did not plan to go home. During the day, he stayed in the office of the Engineering and Technology Department of the Ministry of Industry for the whole afternoon. After get off work, Li Tianyi carried his luggage to the train station.

After a simple meal, Li Tianyi took out his letter of introduction and train ticket and went to the station staff. Because it takes almost a week to travel from Sijiu City to the border by train, the department arranged a soft sleeper ticket for Li Tianyi.

Soft sleeper cars allow people to board the train in advance, so Li Tianyi found a staff member and showed his ID. Then the conductor led Li Tianyi to his carriage.