Chapter 107

The weekend is coming soon.

On Saturday night, Li Jiandong convened a meeting of the entire institute.

We had already done ideological work for the residents in the courtyard, so today's meeting was just a formality. After Li Jiandong said that he wanted to include the tavern in the cooperation, the residents in the courtyard all raised their hands to show their agreement.

So the tavern became the first store in Nanluoguxiang to accept cooperation and was widely publicized for a while.

The street hung a banner at the door of the No. 40 Courtyard Tavern, which read "Advanced Shop that Responds to Cooperation".

The street officials were also in high spirits, as they had finally opened the business after so many days of work.

If someone asks them in the future which store they have heard of joining the cooperation, they can at least name one.

The small merchants on the street were also puzzled when they heard that the No. 40 Courtyard Tavern had chosen to cooperate.

This is clearly a case of someone being robbed of their money.

"Huai Ru's belly is really good. She has big fat sons one after another. Li Jiandong was originally a lonely man, but after having Huai Ru as his daughter-in-law, he has made the Li family prosperous in just a few years."

Ye Xiaoning, Li Huilan, Jia Zhang, second aunt Hu Guiying, third aunt Wang Chunmei, and Xiao Hutao all gathered at Li Jiandong's house because Qin Huairu was pregnant again.

The tavern has been handed over these days, and everyone else is still in their original positions.

But since they had come to him, Director Zheng of the street office also hoped that he could help, so he told them some information he knew.

So when they heard that Li Jiandong had "given away" the No. 40 Courtyard Tavern, they wanted to come and learn from him.

But after relaxing for a while, Qin Huairu felt a little uncomfortable. She was thinking about finding something to do all day long, otherwise she would feel uncomfortable being idle.

As Qin Huairu spoke, she pushed Li Jiandong down to sit on the edge of the bed.

"Brother Jiandong, please sit down. I'll help you wash. I've been sitting at home with nothing to do all day, and I feel so bored that I want to serve you."

The third aunt's throwing and praising made Jia Zhang a little happy.

With a capable old man like Li Jiandong, how could No. 40 Courtyard not figure it out?
But if they weren't fooled, why would they agree to cooperate? Is there any benefit in it?
"Director Li, your hospital is the advanced hospital in our street. Everyone wants to hear your opinion. Why do you want to change the tavern to join the cooperation?"

Then she brought the foot washing water and helped him wash his feet.

Jia Zhang was also a little envious.

Ye Xiaoning stayed by Qin Huairu's side. Ever since the tavern joined the cooperation, Qin Huairu had been unemployed and had been playing around with Ye Xiaoning. The two have now become best friends.

In June of 58, the weather was much hotter than in previous years.

The third aunt felt that what Jia Zhang said was a bit embarrassing, so she quickly interrupted and said:
"Old Zhang, what you said is very heartless. When Huairu was the shopkeeper of the tavern, she didn't have a child for more than two years. After she retired from the tavern, she became pregnant that year. If your family wants to have many children, then you should let Ladi retire as well. Anyway, your Dongxu is now a 19th-level cadre and earns more than yuan a month."

When the elders from other hospitals learned that there would be a second phase of comprehensive cooperation in the future, they seemed to have realized something.

Without this job in the tavern, life has definitely become a lot more relaxed.

Li Jiandong was about to wash his feet, but Qin Huairu insisted on helping him.

Because of the breakdown of the relationship with Li Huaide, the two have not been in touch for several years. They only go home together during the holidays.

He smiled and said:

Four years have passed in the blink of an eye.

"We are all neighbors, and we are all in charge. Director Li, if you have any gossip, please don't hide it from us."

This is the third child in four years. Including their eldest son Li Xunfu, Li Jiandong and Qin Huairu now have three children, all sons.

But I still feel that there is no need to respond to the street call so early. However, when we think that No. 40 Courtyard is an advanced courtyard, there is nothing to ask.

This is also the characteristic of people of this generation, mainly because I feel insecure without a job.

Ye Xiaoning herself is unable to give birth, and even has psychological barriers to that matter.

"Huai Ru, on the first day she came to our hospital, I knew she was a good childbearer. If it weren't for that old bastard Yi Zhonghai usurping the throne and introducing Qin Huai Ru to our Dong Xu and then to Li Jiandong, maybe all these sons would be mine now."

Although her wife Liang Ladi has also given birth to a second child, the second child is a girl, and they have been married for six or seven years before giving birth to two children. This is incomparable to Li Jiandong and Qin Huairu.

Although Li Jiandong's family's living conditions are already very good, Qin Huairu doesn't need to work to live well.

"Have you heard any inside information? Are there any other benefits to cooperation?"

Li Jiandong looked at the beautiful and dainty wife in front of him. Even after being married for several years, she was still so popular.

Now that she doesn't have to work, she doesn't have to go to bed so early at night. I must have a good discussion about life with her tonight.

After seeing these old men off, it was already dark.

Only Qin Huairu took the initiative to step down and gave the positions of public representative and shopkeeper to Xu Huizhen and Li Huilan.

Li Jiandong didn't want to meddle in other people's business.

The old men from several courtyards near Courtyard 40 came to Li Jiandong's house to inquire about cooperation.

This is my fourth baby, it’s been over six months, and I expect the baby will be born in October.

But Qin Huairu still needs some time to adjust her mindset.

Qin Huairu saw his fiery eyes and felt a little excited. After pouring the foot washing water, she began to coax the child to sleep. Li Jiandong also lay down and hugged her from behind.
Time flies.

So she was very envious of Qin Huairu for giving birth to so many sons.

"When you have nothing to do in the future, go out and play with Ye Xiaoning, go shopping in the mall or go to the park. If you really want to serve me, then work harder after turning off the lights at night and help me find more brothers and sisters."

"Who says it's not true? My Dongxu is very ambitious. He will be the deputy director of production in the next step. If your Jiefang goes to the steel mill, I will ask Dongxu to take good care of him."

"Oh, thank you so much."

The third aunt said this with a smile, but in her heart she despised Jia Zhang.

I thought to myself, my son Jie Cheng is also a level 29 cadre now, and it’s not certain who will be promoted to deputy section chief first.

By then, even if my family is liberated and goes to work in a steel rolling mill, it will not be your turn to take care of your things.

It would be even better if Li Jiandong could accept Fang as his apprentice.

Deputy Director Zhou is already old, and I heard that he will be retiring to the second line in the near future.

Li Jiandong, the director of the Political Affairs Department, is about to take a step forward. After he is promoted, those who are close to him will be able to take advantage of him again.

Therefore, the residents in the courtyard care more about Li Jiandong's promotion than he does.

This is also one of the main reasons why they came to Li Jiandong's house to visit Qin Huairu today. Not just today, but the house has been crowded every day for more than a month.

TRAIN STATION.

Li Jiandong was waiting at the exit on his scooter. People passing by couldn't help but take a second look at him. There were many people near him holding cardboard boxes with names written on them. Like Li Jiandong, they were all here to pick people up.

Soon a group of people walked out of the train station.

In the crowd, a woman wearing a beige plaid short-sleeved shirt was particularly eye-catching. Li Jiandong saw her from a distance. She jumped off the chair and took two steps forward. Ding Qiunan also trotted over and pounced on Li Jiandong when she got close.

"Hey, what are you doing? There are so many people here."

Li Jiandong didn't expect Ding Qiunan to be so unrestrained. She used to be a very reserved girl. Although she had never concealed her feelings for Li Jiandong, she had never done anything so excessive.

Maybe it was because she had seen a lot in her six years of college life, or maybe it was because she was already 23 years old and much more mature. In any case, this pounce was completely unexpected for Li Jiandong. If he hadn't been strong, he might have been knocked to the ground by her.

Ding Qiunan was just venting her six years of feelings, and after throwing herself on Li Jiandong, she also felt that something was wrong.

But she didn't jump down in a hurry. Instead, she wrapped her arms around Li Jiandong's neck, and said to him face to face, less than five centimeters away, "I'm not afraid. If someone meddles in my business, I'll just say I'm your wife."

"you?"

Li Jiandong didn't know what to say.

I thought that as time went by, when Ding Qiunan met more boys at school and found a new boyfriend, she would slowly let go of him. Unexpectedly, not only did she not forget him, but she became even worse.

Seeing how "arrogant" she is now, Li Jiandong is a little conflicted. Should he take her back to the courtyard, or use his power to arrange for her to go back to her hometown and let her continue to work in the machine repair factory?
But in the end, Li Jiandong didn't have the heart to do it. He just patted Ding Qiunan's waist and said, "Come down quickly, or the police from the station will come to catch the hooligans later."

"whee."

Seeing that he had given in, Ding Qiunan let him go with satisfaction.

On the way, Li Jiandong vaguely mentioned that Qin Huairu was pregnant again, and then said that Qin Huairu had given birth to three sons for him over the years, and this was the fourth one.

I hope Ding Qiunan can hear that Qin Huairu and I have a deep relationship and will retreat when faced with difficulties.

However, Ding Qiunan just listened calmly, occasionally nodded and agreed with a few words, without showing any other emotions.

Li Jiandong knew that this kind of person was the most difficult to deal with. She was stubborn and always stuck in a rut, but she did that just because she liked him.

If she was an enemy, Li Jiandong could still find a way to deal with her, but how could he be so cruel to a woman who loved him?
Return to the Tavern Dormitory Building.

As soon as Li Jiandong stopped the car, Jia Dongxu and others ran down from upstairs.

"Master, junior sister, junior sister should graduate this year, right?" Behind Jia Dongxu, Liang Ladi also came down holding Xiaodang. She knew Ding Qiunan when she was in the machine repair factory, and they were transferred to the steel rolling mill together.

Liang Ladi is now a mother of two children, but Ding Qiunan has just graduated from college.

"Well, I went to school from the factory and graduated two years earlier than I had done in high school. Ladi, is this your daughter? She's so cute."

Ding Qiunan had a good relationship with Liang Ladi and reached out to tease her daughter.

Liang Ladi also handed her daughter to her and said, "Her name is Xiaodang. If you had returned to school a few days later during the winter vacation, you would have seen her when she was just born. She was so ugly at that time."

"Children are like that when they are born, but now they are more beautiful."

Ding Qiunan held the child in her arms, her eyes full of love.

Liang Ladi couldn't help but tease her, "Qiu Nan, you like children so much, you must hurry up and find a man to have a few with you. You didn't have time before because you were in school, but now you must make finding a man your top priority."

"Ah."

Ding Qiunan agreed without saying anything more.

She also wanted to find a man to have children with as soon as possible, but she was unwilling to compromise. The man she liked already had a wife, which made her cry.

"Ahem, what's the solution?"

Li Jiandong didn't want to continue this topic and asked Jia Dongxu.

However, Jia Dongxu's answer made him even more depressed.

"Master, Xie Cheng is also in love. He has been having a hot relationship with Yu Li from the kindergarten. They are probably going to get married soon. I just wonder if Third Master will be so angry with him that he will be sent to the hospital."

Jia Dongxu said with a smile.

It is well known that Yan Bugui dislikes Yu Li. The two of them have been at odds since the day Yu Li applied for the kindergarten job.

But Yan Jiecheng fell in love with Yu Li, and the two had been in a private relationship for many years. However, Yu Li was too young at the beginning, and Yan Jiecheng always treated her as a younger sister. It was not until Yu Li became an adult in the past two years that the relationship between the two changed.

"Is Yu Li old enough to get married?"

Li Jiandong asked.

"It seems that it's not enough yet, but it will be soon. I heard from Jie Cheng that it seems that we can register in October, and even if we are not old enough, we can still have the wedding first. Anyway, the street will turn a blind eye to such things."

Jia Dongxu is usually close to Yan Jiecheng, and they are of similar age, so Yan Jiecheng prefers to discuss his concerns with him.

Jia Dongxu also thinks Yu Li is very good. The problem now lies with Yan Bugui.

"Master, you are the only one in our hospital who can resolve the conflict between Third Uncle and Yu Li. I have talked to Jie Cheng several times before and asked him to ask you for help, but he was embarrassed. How about talking to Third Uncle about this matter some other day?"

As the eldest senior brother, there is nothing wrong with Jia Dongxu discussing this topic with Li Jiandong.

Li Jiandong nodded: "I'll ask Jie Cheng what he thinks some other day."

After settling Ding Qiunan in the dormitory building of the tavern, Li Jiandong returned to the courtyard. When the women in the family saw Li Jiandong coming back, they greeted him and left.

They just came here to make themselves familiar and let Li Jiandong know that they care about Qin Huairu. If they stayed in Li Jiandong's house, it would be a nuisance.

"Brother Jiandong, you're back. Where's Qiunan?"

Qin Huairu stood up, holding her waist. Li Jiandong had told her about this before he went to pick her up at the station.

"What happened to your waist in the tavern dormitory?"

Li Jiandong took two steps forward and put his arms around Qin Huairu's waist.

Qin Huairu said, "I don't know either. There was nothing wrong with me when I gave birth to the three brothers before. But this time I felt pain in my legs and waist. Chunmei and the others said that it might be a girl this time, because girls are just a burden."

"Don't listen to their nonsense. Daughters are great. I just want a daughter."

Li Jiandong still can't understand why it is usually women who dislike their daughters?

Is it because they themselves have suffered from the preference for boys over girls, so they would feel unbalanced if they don’t see the next generation suffer the same way they did?

It would be fine if other people thought so, but saying this in front of Qin Huairu was a bit too much.

"It seems that I have to hold a meeting for the whole hospital to talk about this issue of favoring boys over girls. The saying that women hold up half the sky is not just talk. If anyone dares to say such things again, let the street women's office take them back and give them a good education."

Li Jiandong was really a little angry.

Qin Huairu was worried that Li Jiandong would be unhappy if she gave birth to a daughter. Even if he said he wanted a daughter, Qin Huairu thought he was just comforting her.

Seeing Li Jiandong so angry, she realized that Li Jiandong was not just talking, he must really like the girl. Thinking of this, Qin Huairu felt relieved.

Li Jiandong did what he said and held a meeting for the entire hospital to talk about the issue of favoring boys over girls. He scolded all the women in the hospital, saying that they were the ones who discriminated against girls the most.

the next day.

When Li Jiandong arrived at the steel rolling mill, Secretary Cui was already waiting for him at the door.

"Director Li, congratulations. Director Yang wants you to go to his office. You should be promoted."

Secretary Cui congratulated Li Jiandong as soon as they met, and it was obvious that he had already received the accurate news.

But this is normal. After all, the news that Deputy Director Zhou is going to step down has been widely circulated since the beginning of this spring. Even the workers in the factory know that Li Jiandong is going to take a step forward. Secretary Cui, who is close to Director Yang, naturally knows it better.

The clerks in the political office also heard what Secretary Cui said at the door, and they all became excited.

"Thank you, Secretary Cui. I'll be right there."

Li Jiandong nodded to Secretary Cui, then walked into the office and put his bag on the table.

Some anxious clerks stood up and said:
"Director Li, congratulations on your promotion."

"Congratulations, Director Li."

"Keep a low profile, keep a low profile, it hasn't been announced yet." Li Jiandong said with a smile.

Having worked in the political department for more than four years, he had not expected that it would be so difficult to get a promotion this time. Fortunately, everything came naturally, and there should be no one who could compete with him for the deputy factory director this time.

Arrived outside Director Yang’s office.

Li Jiandong knocked on the door.

Director Yang's steady voice came from the room: "Come in."

Li Jiandong pushed the door open and walked in. He saw Director Yang writing something behind his desk. He looked up, glanced at Li Jiandong and said, "Jiandong, take a seat first."

Li Jiandong sat down and waited for a while. After Director Yang finished writing, he put away the documents and pen. Then he suddenly smiled and said:
"Jiandong, do you know why I'm looking for you?"

Li Jiandong also smiled reservedly: "It should be Deputy Director Zhou's business, right?"

Director Yang nodded. "It seems that you have an idea in mind. To be honest, Deputy Director Zhou should have retired long ago. He has basically been working until now with the intention of retiring directly. However, these are all decisions made by the higher-ups. We just need to obey. It's already a done deal for you, too. You will be appointed soon."

"I called you here this time because I wanted to hold a temporary meeting to discuss the work assignment. Being the deputy factory director will be very stressful, so you should be mentally prepared."

Li Jiandong nodded: "I understand, I am prepared."

At this time, there was another knock on the door.

Director Yang turned his head to look at the door and shouted again: "Come in."

The office door was then pushed open and Deputy Director Dai walked in.

"Director Yang."

"Well, sit down."

Director Yang asked Deputy Director Dai to sit down, and then continued, "Now that everyone is here, Lao Zhou will not attend today's meeting. It will be just the three of us. Let me first talk about my opinions on the work distribution."

"I will still be in charge of the Political and Financial Department, and I will also be responsible for other departments. Dongsheng (Deputy Director Dai) you will be in charge of the Logistics Department, Security Department, Discipline Office, Women's Office, Propaganda Department, Party Building Office, and the Trade Union."

"Leave the rest of the production-related work to Li Jiandong. After all, Jiandong started out as a worker, so he knows more about the following tasks than either of us, and can do them more easily. What do you think, Jiandong?"

In any factory, the production department is one of the most important departments, second only to the political department and even higher than the finance department.

However, because the Finance Department is more sensitive, it is usually headed by the factory director, just like the Political Value Department.

Generally, in an enterprise with multiple deputy factory managers, the deputy factory manager in charge of production is the default first deputy factory manager. Although it is not stated explicitly, the deputy factory manager in charge of production is more likely to be promoted to a regular employee than other deputy factory managers.

Li Jiandong is about to be promoted to deputy factory director. According to normal arrangements, Deputy Director Dai, the veteran deputy factory director, should take over the production system departments previously under the jurisdiction of Deputy Director Zhou, including the production department, safety department, materials department, transportation department, etc.

The production system was assigned to Li Jiandong this time, which shows that the company has a high regard for him.

"I have no opinion."

Since Director Yang and his superiors praised him so much, Li Jiandong of course accepted the offer obediently.

"What about you Dongsheng?"

Director Yang looked at Deputy Director Dai again.

(End of this chapter)