Chapter 153 He Yuzhu Promoted to Section Chief, Taking Control of the Situation
Early the next morning.
He Yuzhu looked neat and tidy.
He walked straight towards his workplace.
Today is the day he officially reports for duty after returning from his business trip.
He knew it in his heart.
This trip to Andong.
I have finally established myself firmly in my workplace.
Not long after.
He Yuzhu then walked into the office building.
They arrived at the Fourth Department's office with practiced ease.
in the office.
Old Wei was sitting at his desk wiping his reading glasses.
Xiao Zheng lay on the table, listlessly flipping through the old documents in his hands.
He Yuzhu pushed the door open and came in.
The two immediately looked up, smiles appearing on their faces.
"Xiao He, you've finally arrived!"
Old Wei spoke first, his tone full of warmth.
Xiao Zheng also quickly stood up.
"Brother Zhu, you must be tired from this business trip. You're finally back safe and sound."
He Yuzhu smiled and waved his hand.
"It's not hard work, it's all what I should do. Uncle Wei, Xiao Zheng, how have things been at work these past few days?"
"Everything's fine. There's nothing urgent at work, but everyone's been talking about you."
Old Wei said slowly, putting his cleaned glasses back on his nose.
"That's good."
He Yuzhu walked to his desk.
I was just about to sit down, catch my breath, and have a cup of hot tea.
The office door was pushed open again.
Zhang Weimin was dressed in a smart Zhongshan suit.
He walked in with a calm expression.
He is the section chief of his unit.
He usually commands respect at work.
People in the department saw him.
They all unconsciously restrained their expressions.
He Yuzhu saw this.
He immediately stood up straight.
A respectful expression appeared on his face.
Zhang Weimin's gaze fell on He Yuzhu.
He spoke in a flat tone.
"Xiao He, come with me."
"Yes, Chief!"
He Yuzhu did not hesitate at all.
He immediately agreed.
He had a vague idea in his mind.
Zhang Weimin is looking for himself.
It's highly likely related to Anton's mission this time.
Then.
He Yuzhu followed behind Zhang Weimin.
I walked towards the director's office.
The corridor was quiet.
Occasionally, a colleague will pass by.
They all nodded and greeted Zhang Weimin.
Not long after.
The two entered Zhang Weimin's office.
The office is simply furnished.
A large solid wood desk.
A few wooden chairs.
A filing cabinet was placed in the corner.
The overall appearance is clean and tidy.
Zhang Weimin walked behind his desk and sat down.
He then pointed to the chair opposite him.
"Xiao He, have a seat."
"Thank you, Director."
He Yuzhu sat properly in the chair.
His back was straight, and his expression was focused.
Zhang Weimin looked at the calm and capable He Yuzhu in front of him.
A hint of approval flashed in his eyes.
He got up and picked up the enamel teacup on the table.
I walked over to the thermos and poured myself a steaming cup of tea.
He turned around and handed it to He Yuzhu.
"Here, have a cup of tea to warm yourself up."
He Yuzhu quickly took the teacup with both hands.
He thanked them again.
"Thank you, Director. You're too kind."
He held a warm teacup in his hands.
My impression of Zhang Weimin improved even more.
Zhang Weimin returned to his seat and sat down.
Leaning slightly forward.
Looking at He Yuzhu, he spoke with a hint of relief in his voice.
"Xiao He, you did an excellent job on this mission."
He Yuzhu heard this.
She simply smiled slightly and didn't reply.
Zhang Weimin continued.
"Anton just called specifically to let me know."
"Let's talk about the steel we brought back this time."
"They are all made of top-quality steel, without a single flaw."
Speaking of it.
Zhang Weimin's tone became increasingly appreciative.
"Also, all your performance at the Azov steelworks."
"I heard Lao Wei and Xiao Zheng tell me everything in detail."
"After listening, I had only one feeling: it was absolutely amazing!"
"You've really done our unit a great service this time!"
He Yuzhu quickly put down his teacup.
He spoke with a humble expression.
"Director, you flatter me. You're too kind."
"This is all I should do; it's nothing special."
Zhang Weimin looked at his humble appearance.
I couldn't help but laugh out loud.
"You're quite modest, young comrade!"
"Despite achieving such outstanding results, he is not arrogant at all."
He Yuzhu looked calm.
Respond in a sincere tone.
"I really just did what I was supposed to do."
"These are all things that I can handle."
"Any other colleague could have done the same given the opportunity."
Zhang Weimin nodded repeatedly.
He said "good" twice.
"Okay, okay! It's what I should do, within my capabilities."
"But Xiao He, your range of abilities is really wide!"
He Yuzhu raised an eyebrow slightly.
Waiting for Zhang Weimin to continue.
Zhang Weimin counted them one by one on his fingers.
"Look at you, you can drink so much, you've got the person in charge over there completely under your thumb."
"They can hunt, solve the problem of food supply in foreign lands, and protect their companions."
"His culinary skills are exceptional; he used his excellent cooking to build relationships with many people."
"I'd like to ask, what other skills do you possess that I don't know about?"
He Yuzhu heard this.
He shook his head gently.
"That's all, Director. That's all the ability I have, and you've seen it all."
Zhang Weimin clearly did not believe it.
He smiled and waved his hand.
"I don't believe it. You're hiding something."
"Alright, enough with the small talk, let me get straight to the point."
He Yuzhu immediately sat up straight.
His expression turned serious.
"Please speak, Director."
Zhang Weimin looked at him, his tone solemn.
"After careful consideration, the company has decided to give you more responsibilities."
"Your trip to Andong."
They have fully demonstrated their work ability and adaptability.
"Therefore, the company has decided to remove the word 'agent' from your name."
"From this day forward, you are officially the head of the Fourth Section!"
These words were spoken.
A hint of surprise flashed in He Yuzhu's eyes.
He suddenly stood up.
He bowed deeply to Zhang Weimin.
His tone was full of gratitude.
"Thank you, Director! Thank you for the company's and your trust!"
He didn't expect it.
My own promotion and official employment.
They arrived so quickly.
Zhang Weimin looked at his excited expression.
He gestured for him to sit down.
"Don't thank me yet."
"The acting position is gone; you've been given the position of section chief."
"However, there's one thing: your salary hasn't been increased yet."
He Yuzhu was slightly taken aback.
But she quickly calmed down.
A promotion is more important than a salary increase.
He was about to speak.
Zhang Weimin continued.
"Furthermore, I will add more people to your department and increase your workload."
He Yuzhu was genuinely surprised this time.
He blurted it out instinctively.
"what?"
Zhang Weimin observed his reaction.
A smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.
"What, are you scared now that you hear about more people and more tasks?"
He Yuzhu immediately came to his senses.
He quickly shook his head.
"No, Director, I'm absolutely not afraid."
"I just feel that our four departments have only just begun."
"Isn't adding more people and tasks all at once a bit too much of a leap?"
"I'm worried that Corey won't be able to handle so much work right now."
Zhang Weimin heard this.
His expression turned serious.
He said it in a firm tone.
"It's not big at all!"
"The whole country is now making great strides forward, and everything is in need of rebuilding."
"All industries are seizing opportunities and striving to catch up."
"How can our unit proceed with work in a slow and methodical manner?"
"We must keep pace with the nation's progress and accelerate our advancement!"
He Yuzhu listened to Zhang Weimin's words.
My mind suddenly felt clear.
I also understood the company's considerations.
He no longer had any concerns.
He opened his mouth and asked.
"Director, what specific tasks will our Fourth Section be undertaking next?"
Zhang Weimin spoke frankly.
"The core task is to purchase more special steel."
"Moreover, the scope of procurement is no longer limited to steel for bridge construction."
"It should also cover military special steel and industrial production steel."
"Of course, if we could obtain scarce, high-precision specialty steel, that would be even more desirable!"
He Yuzhu listened.
My mind was filled with doubts.
I couldn't help but ask.
"Director, haven't these procurement tasks always fallen under the purview of Section One and Section Two?"
"Why was it suddenly handed over to our Fourth Department?"
Zhang Weimin explained.
"From now on, the core procurement channel of Azov Steel Plant will be fully managed by your Fourth Section."
"Departments One and Two will then connect with other steel plants in the Soviet Union."
He Yuzhu instantly understood the unit's plan.
This means that the highest quality and most stable channels have been handed over to us.
This is an immense level of trust.
A warmth filled his heart.
He then raised his own demands.
"Director, I understand. Can I choose the new staff myself?"
Zhang Weimin looked at him.
He nodded.
"Sure, you can choose your own rights."
"Tell me, what kind of talent are you looking for?"
He Yuzhu did not hesitate at all.
He stated his needs directly.
"I need technical personnel with mechanical engineering backgrounds."
"Research and development talents in materials science."
"There are also practical talents in chemical engineering."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Weimin...
His eyes widened immediately.
I couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.
"Good heavens, that's a really outrageous demand!"
"Which of these types of talent you're looking for isn't a highly sought-after commodity that major companies in the market are vying for?"
"They have the skills and abilities, why would they leave a better platform and come to our small purchasing department?"
He Yuzhu looked resolute.
He said it with a confident tone.
"Director, just tell me directly, does the unit have any such reserve talents?"
"As long as there is a way, I have a sure thing to make them willingly stay in the Fourth Department and work hard."
Zhang Weimin looked at his confident demeanor.
ponder for a moment.
He spoke.
"We do have talent; there are a few professional talents in our unit who are waiting to be assigned."
"But let me make this clear from the start."
"If you can't retain these people, and ultimately fail to make them feel comfortable staying, then..."
"Then, when the time comes, you can only use whatever kind of people your unit assigns you; you can no longer be picky."
He Yuzhu immediately agreed.
"Okay! I promise you!"
Zhang Weimin looked at his confident appearance.
My interest was piqued.
"You seem quite confident. I'd like to see how you're going to retain these highly skilled talents."
He Yuzhu just smiled.
There was no further explanation.
"Just wait and see what happens."
Zhang Weimin shook his head helplessly.
Then I thought about my work schedule.
"By the way, just letting you know, your department doesn't have any urgent business trips scheduled during this period."
I will notify you as soon as there are specific purchase orders.
"Use this free time to prepare for the personnel interviews and get the team in your department up and running."
He Yuzhu took notes carefully.
"Understood, Director. I will definitely get on it as soon as possible."
Zhang Weimin waved his hand.
"Alright, that's all. You can go back and get back to work."
"Your appointment notice as section chief has been posted on the unit's bulletin board."
"You don't need to go through the HR process anymore; it's already been taken care of."
"Take some time to go to the finance department and get all the expenses for this business trip reimbursed."
He Yuzhu stood up.
He responded respectfully.
"Understood! Thank you, Director!"
Done.
He turned and left the director's office.
He returned to his office in the fourth department.
I had just sat down.
He Yuzhu was not idle at all.
He immediately opened his briefcase.
He took out several sheets of paper covered with writing.
The paper contained several simple industrial formulas.
He used these opportunities to drink and cook while he was in the Soviet Union.
It was extracted from those drunken Soviet engineers.
He took the papers and walked over to Xiao Zheng.
He patted Xiao Zheng on the shoulder.
Xiao Zheng was originally just spacing out with nothing on his mind.
Seeing the paper in He Yuzhu's hand.
I felt his movements again.
He suddenly perked up.
He quickly stood up.
"Section Chief, you wanted to see me? What's written on this paper?"
He Yuzhu handed the paper to him.
He spoke.
"You're a technical major, you know more about these things than I do, can you take a look and study it carefully for me?"
Xiao Zheng took the paper with a puzzled look on his face.
He looked down and examined it carefully.
As I watched...
His eyes grew brighter and brighter.
My breathing became rapid.
He suddenly raised his head.
Looking at He Yuzhu, her voice trembled uncontrollably.
"Section Chief, where did you get these things from?"
"These all look like formulas and parameters related to steel smelting!"
He Yuzhu remained calm.
He explained casually.
"It was back in the Soviet Union, when I was drinking with those Soviet engineers. I got them drunk and gradually tricked them into revealing the information."
"I don't know whether it's usable or whether it has any value."
"You're a professional in this area, so please help me carefully verify it."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Zheng...
Doubtful.
But he lowered his head again and carefully studied the contents of the paper.
The more he looked, the more alarmed he became.
The expression on his face changed from confusion to shock.
He couldn't help but shout it out loud.
"Section Chief, this formula seems to be genuine! It really works!"
"I've seen many of the formulas and technical parameters mentioned above in my school textbooks!"
"These are all cutting-edge technical specifications in the industry!"
"You're amazing! You managed to extract such valuable technical information just by having a drink!"
He Yuzhu looked at his excited expression.
A faint smile appeared at the corner of her lips.
"Don't get excited, we still need to verify whether it really works."
"From now on, you should focus on studying these formulas carefully."
"It would be best to find a reliable place to conduct a small-scale test to verify this."
Xiao Zheng was filled with excitement at that moment.
He nodded in agreement without hesitation.
"Okay! Okay! I'll go right away!"
"I'll recalculate these formulas and parameters to make sure there are no errors."
"Then I went to the university to ask my former professors for advice!"
Done.
Xiao Zheng, holding the papers, eagerly returned to his desk.
He buried himself in calculations and began working on them.
He Yuzhu watched him get so absorbed in his work.
Then he turned to look at Old Wei beside him.
Old Wei was looking at the two of them with a face full of curiosity.
He Yuzhu walked up to Lao Wei.
He spoke.
"Uncle Wei, you are a veteran in our department, with a wealth of experience."
"I have something I'd like to ask for your help with."
Old Wei quickly straightened up.
"Section Chief, you say so. As long as it's something I can do, I'll do it without hesitation!"
He Yuzhu said with a smile.
"If you don't mind the trouble, please take a good look at the current state of bridges in our country."
"Especially those large bridges, key projects with high demand and requirements for steel."
"Sort everything out clearly and keep detailed records."
After listening, Lao Wei finished speaking.
A hint of approval flashed in his eyes.
"As expected of a young person, they have drive and vision!"
"I'll take this job, old man!"
However, he then raised his concerns.
"But as a section chief, I can't always be at the office doing this job."
"I need to go out and run around, check information with relevant departments, and ask experienced people in the industry for advice."
"Only by going to the site to understand the situation can we compile accurate and comprehensive information."
He Yuzhu agreed without hesitation.
"Sure, no problem at all!"
"Those of us who do purchasing and technical work shouldn't be stuck in the office all the time."
"We should go out more and get to know the situation on the ground in order to do our work effectively."
"Just be careful when you go out, as these are special times."
Upon hearing this, Lao Wei...
My heart is filled with joy.
I think this young section chief is both knowledgeable about his work and understanding of human relationships.
"Okay! I'll start gathering data tomorrow!"
He Yuzhu nodded.
Watching the two people in the department, each performing their duties and getting busy.
He secretly began to make plans in his mind.
He knew it in his heart.
These formulas were obtained from the Soviet Union.
Submitting it directly would be too risky.
After all, the whereabouts and contacts of people who have been to the Soviet Union are recorded.
Once an investigation begins, problems can easily arise.
Moreover, he was conducting research all by himself.
It is both time-consuming and lacks the necessary venues and resources for verification.
It would be better to hand it over to a young person like Xiao Zheng who has professional knowledge and connections.
Once they have thoroughly researched the simple formula and successfully tested it.
I will gradually come up with more complex and core formulas myself.
of course.
All of this needs a plausible excuse to cover it up.
The best way is before the next trip to the Soviet Union.
Domestically, these formulas have enabled us to achieve some tangible results.
Then you can use this as a reason to apply for special experimental funds from your unit.
Truth and falsehood, reality and illusion.
Even if someone wants to investigate.
They couldn't find any flaws.
After all, even if the Soviet Union knew the formula had been leaked.
They won't admit it easily.
In a few years, the international situation will change.
Decades have passed in the blink of an eye.
By then, it will be impossible to investigate further.
The people and events involved have long since been forgotten.
After making up my mind.
He Yuzhu also focused on the preparation work for the department.
For the next period of time.
The three people in the four departments were all busy with their own duties.
Xiao Zheng became completely immersed in formula research.
Besides doing calculations at work every day.
He goes out whenever he has free time.
Go ask your university classmates or professors for help.
They even went around pulling strings to find a suitable steel mill site to conduct formula testing and verification.
He was so busy he barely had time to breathe, but he was always full of energy.
Old Wei also goes out and runs around every day.
He shuttled between various relevant departments and design institutes.
We consulted a vast amount of information and interviewed industry veterans.
Collect construction information and steel demand data for large bridges across the country.
The documents and drawings on his desk piled up day by day, getting thicker and thicker.
The records became increasingly detailed.
While busy at work.
Some small things also happened in the courtyard.
He Yuzhu had just returned from a business trip and rested at home for a week.
This week.
Xu Damao avoids He Yuzhu every day.
They leave home early and deliberately take a detour to get home.
She was afraid that if she wasn't careful, He Yuzhu would catch her at home.
He knew it in his heart.
He Yuzhu had previously instructed him to study professional and technical books carefully.
But he didn't take it to heart at all.
I didn't even look at a single page.
I'm afraid He Yuzhu will catch me and give me a good beating.
But he doesn't know.
No matter how hard he tries to hide, he can't escape it.
He Yuzhu already had a "whisperer" in the courtyard.
Xu Damao's younger sister, Xu Xiaoman.
It's that adorable little doll-like girl.
He had already proactively pledged allegiance to He Yuzhu.
Every day, he reported Xu Damao's whereabouts to He Yuzhu in detail.
Not a single penny was wasted.
Xu Damao leaves home at a certain time and returns home at a certain time each day.
After you got home, did you read any books, and for how long?
I checked whether the book had made me fall asleep and how long I had been asleep.
These are the little details.
Xu Xiaoman told He Yuzhu everything clearly.
He Yuzhu listened to Xu Xiaoman's report.
He immediately understood.
He finally understood.
That kid Xu Damao.
They readily agreed verbally.
In reality, he didn't take studying seriously at all.
Even if you're sitting at a table with a book in your hand.
She would fall asleep while watching it.
As for whether or not they actually absorbed or learned anything from it.
Perhaps only Xu Damao himself knows the truth.
You can dodge the first day of the month, but you can't dodge the fifteenth.
That evening.
Xu Damao had just entered the courtyard house.
He Yuzhu, who was guarding the central courtyard, caught them red-handed.
Xu Damao looked at He Yuzhu, whose expression was calm.
My mind went blank for a second.
He kept his head down, his eyes darting away, not daring to look He Yuzhu in the eye.
He Yuzhu looked at him, who seemed guilty.
There was no beating around the bush.
He asked directly.
"How's your reading of those technical books I had you look at coming along?"
Xu Damao stammered, unable to utter a complete sentence for a long time.
Ultimately, it couldn't be kept secret any longer.
He could only lower his head and whisper his instructions.
"Brother Zhu, I can't get into any of those professional books."
"Looking at those formulas and parameters gives me a headache; I just can't learn them."
"But I find those literary books and novels quite interesting."
He Yuzhu listened.
Feeling utterly helpless, I couldn't help but shake my head.
He saw it with his own eyes.
When Xu Damao was tinkering with the projector.
They are dexterous and quick-witted.
They understand things very quickly and can even figure out repair methods on their own.
He just didn't believe it.
This is Xu Damao.
They have absolutely no talent in mechanical or electronic engineering fields.
It's simply that they haven't put their minds to it and aren't willing to put in the effort.
He then inquired about Xu Damao's academic performance.
After Xu Damao stammered out his results...
He Yuzhu frowned instantly, his face full of black lines.
Based on Xu Damao's grades...
Graduating from high school smoothly is already a blessing.
He Yuzhu looked at Xu Damao, who was acting nonchalantly.
He sighed silently to himself.
There was only one thought in my mind: this child is probably beyond saving.
But he still didn't want to give up on Xu Damao.
He reached out and patted Xu Damao on the shoulder.
He said it in a serious tone.
"If you can't get into your textbooks, then you should start by learning Russian properly."
"If you master Russian, you can have a skill to rely on in the future."
Done.
He Yuzhu said no more.
He bent down, picked up the professional books that were placed aside, and turned to go home.
He didn't say another word of blame throughout the entire process.
But the disappointment in his eyes was undeniable.
But it was clearly seen by Xu Damao.
Xu Damao stood still.
Watching He Yuzhu's departing figure.
I felt a mix of emotions, and it was a particularly unpleasant feeling.
He understood.
He Yuzhu managed him and forced him to study.
It's all for his own good.
I genuinely want him to succeed so he can have a good life in the future.
But he disappointed He Yuzhu time and time again.
After He Yuzhu left.
Xu Damao stood alone in the courtyard, looking dazed.
He remained motionless for a long time.
He fell into deep self-doubt.
I kept asking myself these questions.
Am I really that useless and worthless?
Even Brother Zhuzi has started to dislike himself.
But he also felt wronged.
Those dry and difficult-to-understand technical books.
He genuinely couldn't concentrate on it; he had absolutely no interest in it.
But it was that disappointed look in He Yuzhu's eyes.
This completely awakened Xu Damao.
From that day onward.
Xu Damao seemed to have suddenly changed his personality.
I've really started to seriously study Russian.
I get up before dawn every day to memorize vocabulary and practice my spoken English.
When I get home at night, I no longer wander around aimlessly.
Instead, he buried himself in Russian books and studied diligently.
Strange to say.
Xu Damao has no talent in technical skills.
He is extremely talented in languages.
I've been learning Russian very quickly.
His sudden change.
This left the entire Xu family puzzled.
Mr. and Mrs. Xu were even more puzzled.
She would steal glances at Xu Damao from time to time.
They were all wondering to themselves: What's wrong with this kid? Why did he suddenly change his personality?
Meanwhile, He Yuzhu's side...
After settling down the work at the department and handling the minor matters at the hospital.
He then devoted himself entirely to the recruitment and interviewing process.
He did as he requested.
I started interviewing various professionals recommended by the company.
However, there were several people interviewed initially.
He Yuzhu was very dissatisfied with all of this.
These people are either obsessed with pursuing an official career and climbing the ranks.
They had no interest in focusing on technology or business development.
Either use the four subjects as a temporary stepping stone.
They just want to gain seniority and experience, and will switch jobs whenever they have the chance.
None of them genuinely wanted to dedicate themselves to the department and do their jobs conscientiously.
He failed several interviews in a row.
This also greatly displeased Zhang Weimin.
He specifically called He Yuzhu to his office and gave him a long rant.
"He Yuzhu, what kind of talent do you want?"
"The company recommended only outstanding candidates with relevant expertise, how come you don't like any of them?"
"If you keep being so picky, when will Corey's work ever get on track?"
Faced with Zhang Weimin's reprimand.
He Yuzhu remained tight-lipped.
He didn't reveal all his true thoughts either.
He knew it in his heart.
There's so much to do in the next four subjects.
Whether it's formula research, steel testing, or subsequent channel expansion.
They all need a group of people who are single-minded and dedicated to technology.
Those who are quick-witted and thinking about career advancement and stepping stones.
Not only will they not be of any help, they are more likely to cause trouble.
Therefore, he would rather wait patiently than settle for less.
Zhang Weimin was dissatisfied.
However, they still value talent and are willing to support He Yuzhu.
Continue to help him find and recommend suitable professionals.
After several rounds of interviews and screenings.
Finally, a technical talent specializing in steelmaking arrived.
He Yuzhu was very satisfied after the interview.
The decision was made immediately to keep the person.
This is the end.
The number of people in the fourth department has increased from three to four.
This new technical talent is named Ou Guanghui.
He was a man in his thirties from Northeast China.
He passed the steelmaking engineer exam entirely through self-study.
I used to work at a steel factory in Shenyang.
He has extensive hands-on experience in frontline steelmaking.
He had already been internally selected by the Beijing Iron and Steel Plant.
I'm about to start my new job.
As a result, Zhang Weimin deliberately intercepted it.
After much persuasion, they managed to lure the person to their workplace.
But when Ou Guanghui learned that he was going to work in the purchasing department...
His expression changed immediately.
He got up to leave.
His mind was completely focused on technology and steelmaking research and development.
I have absolutely no desire to do sales-related work like purchasing.
It was clear that they couldn't keep the staff.
He Yuzhu unleashed his trump card.
He looked at Ou Guanghui and asked in a firm tone with burning eyes.
"Engineer Ou, would you like to see for yourself a top-of-the-line steelmaking machine that can produce 250 tons of steel at a time?"
Ou Guanghui's steps came to an abrupt halt.
He Yuzhu continued to strike while the iron was hot.
"Would you like to see a super-large steel plant with an annual output of up to 500 million tons?"
"Do you want to work hard so that our country can also have such a top-notch steel mill as soon as possible?"
These words.
Every word struck a chord with Ou Guanghui.
As a steelmaking engineer.
He thought about it day and night.
It means having access to the most advanced steelmaking technology.
It can strengthen the country's steel industry.
He turned around abruptly.
Looking at He Yuzhu, he asked in a trembling voice.
"Are you telling the truth? Can you show me these things? Can you make our country truly possess these things?"
He Yuzhu looked calm.
Respond in a sincere tone.
"I can personally take you to see these top-notch steel mills and equipment."
"My individual capabilities are limited; I cannot provide these things to the country immediately."
"But you professional technical personnel, as long as you immerse yourselves in research and practice, you will succeed."
"We will definitely be able to build such a large steel plant in our country as soon as possible!"
Ou Guanghui looked into He Yuzhu's sincere and determined eyes.
My heart was surging with passion.
He gritted his teeth and pondered for a moment.
A decision was made immediately.
"Okay! I'll stay! I'll work with you!"
that's it.
He Yuzhu successfully retained his first core technical talent.
After Ou Guanghui joined the Fourth Department.
It only took one day.
I became familiar with the basic work of the department.
He then immediately devoted himself to formula research.
I formed a technical team with Xiao Zheng.
Ou Guanghui has been working on the front lines of the steel mill for many years.
He is primarily proficient in knowledge related to steelmaking equipment.
I only have a superficial understanding of materials science.
However, its advantage lies in its rich practical experience.
After he obtained those formulas and parameters...
It's immediately obvious that these formulas are practically feasible.
not to mention.
He Yuzhu provided the formula at the same time.
It also details the corresponding smelting equipment and production environment requirements.
This made Ou Guanghui even more certain.
These recipes are real and usable.
He immediately put aside all his concerns.
I traveled around with Xiao Zheng.
He also used his connections from his previous job at the steel mill.
They contacted some familiar small steel mills.
Apply for a site to conduct small-scale smelting tests on the formula.
With Ou Guanghui as a successful example.
He Yuzhu is now more confident in selecting and retaining talent.
Followed by.
He successfully recruited another technical talent with a mechanical engineering background.
During the interview.
He Yuzhu didn't waste any more words.
He directly described the research and development prospects of industrial machine tools to the other party.
It also boasts the cutting-edge production technology of the rolling mill under the Azov steel plant.
This instantly piqued the interest of the mechanical engineers.
They successfully kept the person in the fourth department.
Until the end of the year.
He Yuzhu finally found a suitable chemical engineering professional.
This talent joined the company.
They also joined the formula research group immediately.
He met up with Xiao Zheng, Ou Guanghui, and others.
We have a complete professional technical team.
Those recipes brought back from the Soviet Union.
It was thoroughly studied and understood by several people step by step.
The trials were completed at the small steel mills they were cooperating with.
All tests were successful.
this news.
This excited everyone in the four departments.
Everyone's efforts have finally yielded results.
The only thing that's a pity is...
The production scale of domestic steel mills is too small.
Even if the formula is successful.
It is also impossible to achieve mass production.
Production capacity is far from keeping up with demand.
Everyone looked very motivated.
He Yuzhu also decided to give it another push.
this day.
He secretly produced several new formulas.
He quietly handed it to Xiao Zheng.
He explained casually.
"These are the previous recipes, but I drank too much at the time and don't remember them very well."
"I've been trying to remember this for a while now, so you can keep studying it."
Xiao Zheng took the formula.
I looked through the clear and accurate parameters and formulas on it.
He didn't believe He Yuzhu's story at all.
How can someone who's drunk so much remember such a complicated recipe so clearly?
That's a lie that can't fool anyone.
But Xiao Zheng also knew the truth.
He Yuzhu had his reasons for saying that.
So he didn't expose it.
period.
People from other departments inquired out of curiosity.
When asked about the origin of these recipes...
Xiao Zheng is very tight-lipped.
He remained tight-lipped and didn't reveal a single word.
As for Lao Wei...
Back in the Soviet Union.
He Yuzhu saved his life multiple times.
The two had a life-or-death bond.
They would not divulge a single word to anyone else.
Even if someone asks.
He simply brushed it off by saying that he didn't understand the language or the specific situation at the time.
later.
Xiao Zheng couldn't help himself.
They secretly contacted He Yuzhu.
He said in a low voice.
"Section Chief, recently quite a few people have been secretly inquiring about the source of the formula."
He Yuzhu remained calm.
He opened his mouth and asked.
"Isn't the reasoning I gave before, the one derived from Soviet engineers, acceptable?"
Xiao Zheng looked at him with a helpless expression.
To put it bluntly.
"Section Chief, do you even believe this reason yourself?"
He Yuzhu heard this.
A moment of silence.
They knew they couldn't hide it from this perceptive young man.
So he simply whispered another explanation.
"Okay, then I'll tell you the truth."
"When we went hunting in the Soviet Union before, one of the people in our group came from a family of steel engineers."
Xiao Zheng nodded.
"I know that, so what?"
He Yuzhu continued.
"I went to cook for them many times after that, and we got to know each other after a while."
Xiao Zheng became increasingly puzzled.
"Yes, but what does that have to do with the recipe?"
He Yuzhu said slowly.
"Once, I visited that engineer's home and accidentally saw these formula materials."
"They said at the time that although these technologies were somewhat outdated, they were still classified."
"You can look at it, but you absolutely cannot take it away, and you must not share it with anyone else."
Xiao Zheng's eyes widened.
Looking at He Yuzhu, he tentatively asked.
"Section Chief, you're telling me you wrote all of this down from memory, bit by bit?"
He Yuzhu raised his chin and readily admitted it.
"What else can we do? Is there any other way?"
Xiao Zheng looked at He Yuzhu.
I recall He Yuzhu's extraordinary memory that he had previously demonstrated.
I immediately believed it to some extent.
This reason is far more credible than the one given when someone was drunk.
He remained silent for a moment.
He couldn't help but ask again.
"Okay, I'll reluctantly believe it."
"Section Chief, do you have any other formulas on hand?"
"Not just steelmaking, but any other industrial sector is fine."
He Yuzhu glanced at him.
He asked in return.
"Yes, there is, but do you have the time and energy to study it? Or can you find a reliable person to take over?"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Zheng...
He immediately fell into deep thought.
"I... I'll think about it and then I'll tell you."
Done.
Then he turned and left.
The days passed by.
Ou Guanghui kept the matter of going to the Soviet Union on his mind.
After all, He Yuzhu had made that promise.
Take him to see top-notch steel mills and equipment.
this day.
He specifically sought out He Yuzhu.
He opened his mouth and asked.
"Section Chief, when are we going to the Soviet Union again?"
He Yuzhu looked at his anxious appearance.
He uttered only one word.
"wait."
He knew it in his heart.
Both the first and second departments have fixed performance targets.
It's impossible to simply hand over the procurement task to the Fourth Division for no reason.
Small-scale steel purchases.
There's absolutely no need to send someone on a business trip.
A single telegram is all it takes to complete the task smoothly.
that's it.
He Yuzhu and the rest of the team from the Fourth Department.
I waited until almost Chinese New Year.
No new business trip assignments were forthcoming.
However, during this period.
He Yuzhu also received his own honor.
Back in the Soviet Union, they helped escort troops repel the enemy and protect the country's steel assets.
The matter was officially reported to He Yuzhu's workplace by the Antong authorities.
The organization attaches great importance to this.
A special meeting of all employees was convened.
He Yuzhu was publicly commended at the conference.
It's simply because the company is part of the enterprise's staffing system.
There was no way to claim military merit.
He Yuzhu was ultimately awarded the honorary title of "Advanced Individual".
In addition, He Yuzhu is still young.
He had just been promoted to section chief not long ago.
There was no way to get promoted again.
His employer then gave him a raise.
Such a reward.
People in other departments of the unit were extremely envious.
Everyone knows the answer.
Such a dangerous scene.
If it were anyone else, let alone stepping forward and fighting bravely against the enemy.
If you're not scared out of your wits, you're already considered brave.
But He Yuzhu remained calm and composed.
He also made great contributions.
The honors and salary increase are well-deserved.
In addition to the commendation from the workplace.
Andong also reported the relevant events to the Military Control Commission of Beijing.
At that time, the Military Control Commission was no longer responsible for such matters.
It was then handed over to the local public security department.
After verification and approval.
He Yuzhu received an honorary banner from the public security department.
There is also a weighty Second-Class Merit Medal.
This honor.
He Yuzhu did not want to make a fuss.
But Wang Cuiping still found out.
Wang Cuiping took advantage of the fact that no one was around.
He secretly took the banner and medal home and handed them over to He Yuzhu.
She felt both proud and heartbroken.
First, he earnestly praised He Yuzhu for his courage in protecting state property.
But then...
He then gave He Yuzhu a severe scolding.
"National property is important, but isn't your personal safety important too?"
"You are the most important person in our family; you are the pillar of our household!"
"What will happen to this family if something happens to you?"
"From now on, you must always consider your own safety first when doing anything. Never act so impulsively again!"
Wang Cuiping's tone.
It was full of worry and blame.
His eyes were slightly red.
He Yuzhu looked at his mother, who was heartbroken for him.
I felt a deep sense of guilt.
Admit your mistake immediately and sincerely.
"Mom, I know I was wrong. I will be more careful in the future and will never take risks recklessly again."
"Don't worry, I will definitely be safe and sound."
He Yuzhu gave his assurance.
Wang Cuiping finally calmed down.
Time flies, and it's already past New Year's Day.
That night.
Wang Hongxia led several staff members from the subdistrict office.
I made a special trip to the courtyard house.
He Yuzhu happened to be home from get off work and hadn't gone out.
The purpose of Wang Hongxia's trip.
It involves organizing the residents of the courtyard house and electing a mediator within the house.
He Yuzhu started working away from home in 1950.
He rarely concerned himself with the trivial matters of the courtyard house.
After returning this time.
He always felt that something was missing in the yard.
Until Wang Hongxia came to the door.
He suddenly realized what was happening.
The "old man" in the courtyard has never shown up.
Since he came back.
They never held a single hospital-wide meeting.
I've never even seen the so-called "manager" in charge of the compound.
soon.
Wang Hongxia then notified all the residents of the entire compound.
Everyone gathered at the Intermediate People's Court to attend the election meeting.
This conference.
There was no long table set up, no melon seeds or peanuts prepared, and no tea.
It appears exceptionally simple.
Wang Hongxia has always been decisive and efficient in her work.
Standing in front of the crowd, I stated my purpose directly.
He Yuzhu then learned this from Wang Hongxia.
It turns out that their courtyard house has never had a formal mediator.
Only Yan Bugui served as an assistant administrator in the hospital.
The reason.
It's because Wang Cuiping's son, He Yuzhu, is the head of the investigation section of the Public Security Bureau.
There are people like this living in the courtyard.
Enemy agents and security issues are not something the people in the compound need to worry about.
And now.
Society is becoming more and more stable, and enemy and spy activities are decreasing.
The role of mediators has also changed.
New tasks have been added, including civil dispute mediation and promotion of national policies.
The subdistrict office has also streamlined all its tasks.
They completely took over grassroots management from the military control commission.
Other courtyard houses.
With just a notification, mediators can be selected smoothly.
Only their courtyard hadn't been equipped with one before.
Therefore, the subdistrict office attaches great importance to it.
In the courtyard house.
Only a few families lived in the middle and back courtyards.
Aside from the Xu family, the He, Wang, and Li families are as close as family.
Wang Hongxia was well aware of this.
Therefore, according to regulations, the compound should have originally set up three mediators.
It was reduced to two people.
One person is appointed for the intermediate court and one person is appointed for the front court.
The mediator from the Intermediate People's Court.
There was no election process whatsoever.
Wang Hongxia announced the appointment on the spot.
Upon hearing this, He Yuzhu burst into laughter.
The person appointed was none other than himself.
It was his own mother, Chen Lanxiang.
He Daqing and Xu Fugui.
After hearing this, I was completely dumbfounded.
The two exchanged a puzzled look.
Aren't the mediators in other courtyards all men?
How come she became a lesbian when she got to their Intermediate People's Court?
And the selection of mediators for the front yard.
They then fell into competition.
Yan Bugui and Liu Haizhong became the main competitors.
Since receiving the news from the election mediator.
Both of them put in a lot of effort behind the scenes.
They campaigned everywhere, neither side willing to give way.
Arrived at the election site.
The two even started arguing.
But no one expected it.
Unexpectedly, Cheng Yaojin appeared out of nowhere.
The women in the department also wanted to seize opportunities and strive for advancement.
Especially Jia Zhangshi and Yang Ruihua.
Both of them were eager to try.
Liu Haizhong's wife is a typical housewife.
She only thinks about taking care of her family and doing housework.
I never thought about getting involved in the hospital's management.
Jia Zhangshi was the first to step forward, hoping to secure a spot.
Yang Ruihua immediately stood up to object.
"Jia Zhangshi, you're no good. Your thinking is outdated; you're completely unqualified to be a mediator!"
Upon hearing this, Jia Zhangshi immediately became displeased.
He stood with his hands on his hips and retorted loudly.
"How am I outdated? Why can't I do it?"
Yang Ruihua said without any politeness.
"Don't think I don't know you always indulge your husband, Lao Jia, in promoting feudal superstitions!"
Madam Jia's expression changed, and she hurriedly tried to explain.
"I didn't! Don't talk nonsense and frame an innocent person!"
"How could I be lying? Everyone in the neighborhood knows about this!"
Yang Ruihua refused to budge an inch and turned to look at her neighbors.
The neighbors all nodded in agreement.
"Yes, we can all testify."
"That's right, Director Wang, you really need to keep an eye on Jia Zhangshi. She's always throwing tantrums."
"They even said her dead man was coming back, which was terrifying and disrupted the peace of the compound!"
Wang Hongxia looked at the group of people arguing.
His face darkened.
He raised his hand and clapped it, loudly stopping them.
"Alright! Stop arguing, what kind of behavior is this!"
"Jia Zhangshi and Yang Ruihua, neither of you are qualified to be mediators!"
"With your big mouths, you can't even keep a secret. How are you going to mediate neighborhood disputes?"
Upon hearing this, the two...
I was resentful.
They said it in unison.
"We'll change! We'll definitely change from now on!"
Wang Hongxia snorted coldly.
"Whether it's been changed or not, you know the answer in your hearts. You don't need to make promises to me here."
Jia Zhangshi was still unwilling to give up.
He asked, unconvinced.
"Then why is Comrade Chen Lanxiang allowed to? We don't accept this!"
Wang Hongxia responded with a serious expression.
"The neighbors in the middle and back courtyards have a harmonious relationship and have never had any conflicts or disputes."
"Comrade Chen Lanxiang is kind, reasonable, and respected. She is fully capable of doing this job."
Jia Zhangshi remained defiant.
"We have a very harmonious relationship with our neighbors in the front yard!"
Wang Hongxia looked at her, her tone icy.
Do I really need to recount all the awful things your front yard has done in public?
These words were spoken.
The people in the front yard fell silent instantly.
Jia Zhangshi stole her neighbor's belongings that were outside and even got into an argument and physical altercation with them.
This kind of thing has happened more than once or twice.
During the Chinese New Year, Yan Bugui would write couplets for people and charge them a fee, which drew criticism.
Yang Ruihua also frequently argued and fought with her neighbors over trivial matters.
Liu Haizhong beats his children at home for no reason. When neighbors try to persuade him, he scolds them instead.
Countless similar unpleasant incidents have occurred.
Even when the children in the yard get into a fight, someone will demand money from them.
This unhealthy trend even spread to the neighboring courtyards.
Wang Hongxia separated the mediators in the intermediate court and the front court.
It's because the interpersonal relationships in the front yard are complicated and too difficult to manage.
Once you get involved, you'll only get yourself into trouble.
Seeing that everyone had stopped talking.
Wang Hongxia announced it on the spot.
"Yan Bugui had previously served as an assistant administrator in the court and was familiar with the work, so he was chosen to be the mediator in the front court for the time being."
The voice just fell.
Liu Haizhong immediately stood up and loudly objected.
"I object! I strongly object!"
Wang Hongxia looked at him and asked.
What are your reasons for objecting?
Liu Haizhong said this with a straight face.
"Yan Bugui has no prestige and is completely incapable of mediating neighborhood disputes in the front yard!"
Wang Hongxia countered with a question.
"Then tell me, who has that kind of prestige?"
Liu Haizhong straightened his back and said loudly.
"I have prestige, don't you all agree?"
In order to run for mediator.
Liu Haizhong delivered eggs to each household in advance.
Apart from Yan Bugui's family, almost everyone else benefited.
At this moment, Liu Haizhong asked a question.
They all chimed in with their agreement.
"Our family chooses Liu Haizhong!"
"My family also chose Liu Haizhong!"
The front yard at this time.
There are far more than just the original four households.
New residents have moved into the back room, the through room, and the east wing room.
Even Li Guihua has found a new partner.
Although her belly isn't showing yet, she's already pregnant.
The front yard has seven households of varying sizes, totaling nearly thirty people.
The number of people was neither too many nor too few, but they had their own considerations.
Yan Bugui watched this scene unfold.
I was completely dumbfounded.
In order to win the election, he also gave gifts to his neighbors.
They were just small things like a handful of melon seeds and a few peanuts.
He thought that these sentiments were enough.
But unexpectedly.
But this is the final result.
Yan Bugui was both angry and anxious, pointing at the crowd.
"How could you do this? This is so unfair!"
But he didn't know.
The matter of receiving payment for writing couplets during the Chinese New Year.
This had already aroused the dissatisfaction of the neighbors.
Other courtyards that can write couplets offer their help free of charge.
At most, we'll ask the neighbors to bring their own red paper.
He alone insisted on charging a so-called "writing fee".
In everyone's eyes, this is a bad habit from the old society.
In addition, he is usually stingy and miserly.
The neighbors all thought so.
If he were made a mediator.
The whole courtyard will be influenced to have a stingy and miserly atmosphere.
In contrast, consider Liu Haizhong.
Although he likes to hit his children at home.
But these are all family matters that happen behind closed doors.
He doesn't have any bad habits that would annoy people.
He was determined to become an official and advance his career.
In everyone's eyes, this is a very normal thing.
In addition, the men in the front yard didn't want to deal with the trivial matters in the yard.
Some people took the initiative and even gave generous gifts.
Naturally, everyone is willing to support Liu Haizhong.
He Yuzhu watched the commotion in the front yard, but there was still no resolution.
I'm worried that the weather will be cold and my family will get chilled.
He quietly walked up to Wang Hongxia.
He gently tugged at her sleeve.
He said in a low voice.
"Aunt Xia, I think it wouldn't be a bad idea to have two mediators in the front yard."
Wang Hongxia glanced at him and asked in a low voice.
"What mischievous idea are you plotting now, you little rascal?"
He Yuzhu chuckled.
"No way, I'm doing this for work."
"Liu Haizhong hasn't had much schooling; how can he possibly convey the policy documents from the neighborhood committee clearly?"
Upon hearing this, Wang Hongxia suddenly realized what was going on.
"I hadn't noticed that if you hadn't mentioned it."
"But Yan Bugui is unpopular, so even if he is elected, it will be difficult for him to carry out his work."
He Yuzhu analyzed in a low voice.
"There must be something fishy going on here, but Yan Bugui has been an assistant supervisor for so many years, he has plenty of work experience."
"Let him continue as an assistant supervisor to work with Liu Haizhong, which will make up for Liu Haizhong's shortcomings."
"When the two of them are in charge of the front yard together, the work can proceed smoothly."
Wang Hongxia nodded and said with a smile.
"You're such a cunning little devil, this method will work."
He Yuzhu smiled.
He turned around and went back to his family.
He Daqing looked at him and asked curiously.
"Zhu Zi, what did you say to Aunt Xia when you ran over just now?"
He Yuzhu waved his hand dismissively.
"It's nothing, really nothing, just some trivial matter."
He Daqing raised an eyebrow.
Do you think I believe that?
He Yuzhu smiled.
"Anyway, this has nothing to do with our intermediate court or the backyard. I just want the meeting to end quickly; it's too cold."
The father and son were whispering to each other.
Wang Hongxia has made her final decision.
She looked at everyone and spoke loudly.
"Alright, stop arguing!"
"Liu Haizhong will be the mediator for the front court!"
Upon hearing this, Liu Haizhong...
He instantly beamed with joy, his face blossoming into a wide smile.
But before he could be happy for long...
Wang Hongxia's next words made his face turn dark.
"Yan Bugui will continue to serve as the assistant supervisor in the courtyard. You two will discuss and handle all the work in the front yard!"
Yan Bugui heard this.
A smile instantly returned to his face.
Although assistant administrators are nominally not as good as mediators.
But their actual power in charge is by no means small.
He quickly clasped his hands in a respectful gesture towards his neighbors in the front yard.
He said politely.
"I hope my neighbors will continue to support me in the future. Please forgive any shortcomings in my work!"
Liu Haizhong was unconvinced.
They started eyeing the middle and back courtyards again.
He looked at Wang Hongxia and asked loudly.
"So, who should be in charge of any hospital-wide announcements in the future?"
Wang Hongxia said firmly.
"All plenary meetings shall be chaired by Comrade Chen Lanxiang!"
Liu Haizhong and Yan Bugui were immediately displeased.
The two asked in unison.
"Why? This isn't fair!"
Wang Hongxia's face darkened, and she said sternly.
"On what grounds? Because her son is a war hero, and because their family is a family of honor!"
"So, what makes you think you can compete?"
These words were spoken.
Liu Haizhong and Yan Bugui were instantly speechless.
After holding it in for a long time, he only managed to utter one word: "De!"
Wang Hongxia looked at everyone and asked loudly.
"Any other questions?"
Everyone in the room shook their heads, no longer daring to raise any objections.
Wang Hongxia saw this.
It was announced immediately.
"Since there are no further questions, the meeting is adjourned!"