1959Siheyuan, a Turnaround

Section Chief Liu Ming frowned as he looked at his colleagues who were discussing the issue enthusiastically.

He took a deep breath and slowly said, "Dear leaders, the steel mill expansion has put tremendous pressure on our purchasing department. Although we will do our best to ensure the timely supply of materials, in this year..."

He couldn't help but sigh. Carrying such a heavy burden on his shoulders really made him breathless.

"Chief Liu, the factory is aware of your difficulties. Deputy Director Li will take charge of this matter. He will help you complete the procurement task!"

Cao Xiangjun, secretary of the steel mill, looked at Deputy Director Li Huaide and said, "Deputy Director Li, is this arrangement difficult for you?"

Li Huaide was stunned at first, then smiled: "No problem, leader!"

What problem could there be? There are tracks behind the car, and he can fill up the potholes and build bridges across rivers. Li Huaide has such a wide network of contacts, he doesn't believe that anything can stump him.

"Okay, since everyone has no problem, today's meeting ends here. Next, I hope that all departments can coordinate with each other and solve any difficulties together!"

"Yes!"

After the meeting, the leaders left the office one after another, holding their notebooks and tea cups.

Everyone had a different expression on their face, and you could tell from their facial expressions how this incident had affected them.

Liu Ming, head of the purchasing department, had a worried look on his face, with his head hung, as if he was shrouded in a dark cloud.

He knew that the factory expansion would bring huge challenges to the purchasing department and was filled with worries.

He walked out of the meeting room with heavy steps. No matter how difficult it was, the work had to be continued!

In sharp contrast, Ma Haitao was delighted when he heard the news of the factory expansion.

As the news of the steel mill expansion came out, Li Dajiang’s wild boar meat became even more rare. This deal will definitely be accomplished today!

His face was full of smiles, and he couldn't wait to come to Deputy Director Li Huaide, his excitement beyond words.

"Director Li, do you remember that I asked you a few days ago about his wife Wang Guifang's work?" Ma Haitao asked with a smile.

Li Huaide was about to stand up when he paused, nodded slightly, and a trace of memory flashed in his eyes.

"I remember, how could I not remember? It's only been a few days, how could I forget? Has this matter come to a conclusion?"

The two talked as they walked out.

He had a lot of things to do after this meeting and he didn't have time to chat with Ma Haitao here.

Ma Haitao smiled and nodded, his tone full of joy.

"Of course, after I told Li Dajiang about the wild boar, he took his men to the mountains yesterday. And today he came to see me."

When Li Huaide heard the news, he immediately became alert, stopped in his tracks, and asked anxiously, "How is it? How is the harvest?"

Ma Haitao said slowly: "The harvest must be good. But Li Dajiang was not the only one who went into the mountains to hunt. It was the village chief of Li Dajiang's hometown who brought people to hunt with him. A total of five wild boars were caught. In addition to the one I promised you, there are still four."

Li Huaide suddenly became energetic, with excitement flashing in his eyes.

"So many! Take me there."

However, Ma Haitao did not agree in a hurry, but instead pulled Li Huaide back.

"Director Li, the village chief of Li Dajiang wants to exchange the surplus wild boar meat for food. What do you think about this matter...?"

Upon hearing this, Li Huaide fell into deep thought.

In exchange for food?

These days, food is in short supply and hard to find, and the factory is also in difficulty.

He knew that the factory currently did not have enough extra grain to exchange for wild boar meat.

But these four extra wild boar meats were of vital importance to him.

In his hands, these wild boar meats are food and opportunities!

Now that the steel rolling mill is going to be expanded, he will inevitably have to deal with other units in the future. With these wild boar meat, he can do a lot of things.

Li Huaide thought so in his heart and a smile appeared on his face.

"Leave this to me. I'll go back to the office and make a few calls. Old Ma, ask Li Dajiang to come find me later!"

Ma Haitao was delighted, he knew that with the promise of Deputy Director Li Huaide, Li Dajiang's matter would be much easier to handle.

"Okay, I'll go tell him now!"

Ma Haitao ran back to the office excitedly and brought the good news to Li Dajiang.

In the Security Office,

Li Dajiang was anxiously waiting for Ma Haitao's return. He felt like he had fifteen buckets of water in his heart - up and down.

There was no problem with Wang Guifang's job. What he was worried about was the food that the village chief wanted to exchange.

Food is in short supply these days. Although city dwellers are not starving, they are not rich either.

No matter how delicious wild boar meat is, it still needs to be exchanged for food.

Time passed minute by minute, and finally, Ma Haitao appeared at the door of the office.

Li Dajiang immediately went up to him, his eyes full of eagerness and anticipation.

"Da Jiang, good news. Deputy Director Li has agreed. There is no problem with this. You can go to him to discuss the details later."

When Li Dajiang heard this, he suddenly felt a surge of joy in his heart.

He held Section Chief Ma Haitao's hand tightly and said excitedly: "Section Chief, thank you so much! I will never forget your help to me."

Ma Haitao smiled and waved his hands, saying, "Dajiang, let's not be so formal with each other. However, if you catch prey again in the future, don't forget these brothers in our security department."

Li Dajiang nodded quickly and said solemnly: "Chief, don't worry. Next time if we catch prey again, I will let the brothers in the security department have enough to eat."

The two smiled at each other, and the atmosphere became much more relaxed.

Ma Haitao said jokingly: "You are lucky. The leaders are having a meeting and the factory is going to expand. It is a time when we need favors. No matter how much wild boar meat you brought today, Director Li Huaide will not let it go easily."

Li Dajiang was shocked when he heard the news.

His eyes widened immediately and he asked, "Chief, are we really going to expand our factory?"

Ma Haitao nodded and explained, "Yes, the scale of this expansion is not small. Not only do we need to recruit people, but we also need to expand the factory and add equipment. As the number of people increases, the demand for materials will increase. Liu Ming, the head of the purchasing department, is worried."

Section Chief Ma said to Li Dahe on the side: "Dahe, I'm afraid your procurement department's tasks will increase in the future!"

Li Dahe didn't care: "With the expansion of the factory, the tasks of our purchasing department will definitely increase. But I don't think it's difficult to handle. After all, more materials are needed, so we must add more people. More purchasing staff will add up to a lot, and the problem will be solved."

Ma Haitao smiled and glanced at Li Dahe, saying, "You are quite open-minded. But this expansion is not an easy task, and Liu Ming is busy."

When Li Dajiang heard Li Dahe's words, an idea suddenly flashed through his mind, but the idea was fleeting and he couldn't catch it.

Ma Haitao looked at Li Dajiang's thoughtful expression and said, "Dajiang, don't think too much. This is just a good opportunity, you have to seize it. Maybe Deputy Director Li can really help you exchange for food. You should go to him and discuss the details."

Li Dajiang nodded and said, "Chief, I understand. I'll go to Deputy Director Li's office now."

After Li Dajiang left Ma Haitao's office, he kept thinking about the thought that had just flashed through his mind.

As he walked, he kept repeating in a low voice: "Expand, recruit, expand, recruit..."