Chapter 168

Liu Haizhong looked at Hu Haodang.

In this courtyard, there are only three people with higher ranks than him.

Jia Dongxu is a junior, and Liu Haizhong does not care about his opinion. What's more, the other party is the director of the Energy Department, and Liu Haizhong is the deputy director of the management committee of the steel rolling mill. Jia Dongxu is half a level higher than him and cannot control him.

Therefore, the only ones who can manage him are Li Jiandong and Hu Haodang.

At this moment, Li Jiandong was not there, so Liu Haizhong only cared about Hu Haodang's opinion.

Hu Haodang has absolute respect for Li Jiandong.
If Yi Zhonghai made other requests, he might still hesitate, but if he wanted to apologize to Li Jiandong in person, Hu Haodang would definitely not refuse.

So Hu Haodang also nodded and said,

"Yi Zhonghai, you are sensible. Since you have this request, I can ask Director Li for your permission. If Director Li is willing to forgive you, you will still be a member of this hospital. But if Director Li is unwilling to forgive you, you will have to suffer the consequences."

Hu Haodang said with a sneer.

After leaving the courtyard, Hu Haodang soon arrived at Li Jiandong's house.

Li Jiandong was at home with his children. When he saw Hu Haodang coming back, he asked, "What's wrong? Haodang? Why are you back again? Did you drop something?"

Hu Haodang said:
"Director Li, the man Chunming mentioned is indeed Yi Zhonghai. We have just captured Yi Zhonghai using the method you mentioned. Now this guy wants to donate his house in exchange for our forgiveness, so I came here to ask for your opinion."

You Jiandong smiled and said:
"You can decide on your own about this matter, or you can ask other people in our hospital for their opinions. You don't have to ask me specifically."

Hu Haodang sighed:
"Hey, to be honest, I really don't want Yi Zhonghai to stay in our hospital. You can't say that a dog can change its nature of eating shit. If it weren't for the sake of my old leader, I really don't want to give him this opportunity."

Li Jiandong understood what Hu Haodang meant.

"Since it's for the old leader, there's no need to think too much. There will be plenty of opportunities to deal with Yi Zhonghai in the future. However, it won't be that easy to get a house."

I have to say that Li Jiandong's thinking is quite clear.

Although a house is not worth much money, it is indeed difficult to get a house with a title deed since houses cannot be bought and sold now.

Especially now that Director Yang is unemployed and there are no extra houses in Nanluoguxiang, if he doesn't have Yi Zhonghai's house, he can only find a way to rent a house in other streets.

As for Director Yang, he is already in a very poor situation now. If he continues to run around for housing issues, Li Jiandong really can't bear it.

This is why he decided to let Yi Zhonghai go so easily. For people of their age, having a house of their own can really greatly enhance their sense of happiness.
Hu Haodang also understood what Li Jiandong meant.
"Okay, I understand. There is one more thing. Yi Zhonghai wants to apologize in person in front of you. Would you mind going over there?"

Li Jiandong waved his hand and said.

"That's not necessary. I don't live in our courtyard anymore. As long as everyone is willing to let him stay, then let him stay."

Hu Haodang said:
"I think he doesn't trust us. So he wants you to come over and vouch for him."

Li Jiandong thought for a moment and said, "Okay, then I'll go with you."

Although Li Jiandong didn't really want to interfere in Yi Zhonghai's affairs, since this involved Director Yang's house issue, he had to make an extra trip.

After returning to the courtyard, in the presence of Li Jiandong and everyone in the hospital, Yi Zhonghai solemnly apologized to everyone in the hospital and Li Jiandong.

Although Li Jiandong and some discerning people in the hospital knew that Yi Zhonghai's apology was meaningless, how could a dog change its habit of eating shit?

After this incident, Yi Zhonghai has completely returned.

But there was no place for him in Yard 40, and he was not allowed to live even in the tavern dormitory building.

Hu Haodang arranged a dormitory for him in the steel rolling mill.

Even so, Yi Zhonghai is much better off than wandering outside.

After Director Yang got the house deed, his whole spirit and spirit were completely different from before.

Although he also lived in Yard No. 40 before and everyone was very polite to him, Director Yang still always considered himself an outsider in his heart.

Since getting this title deed, Director Yang finally considered himself a member of the No. 40 courtyard.

Spring passes and autumn comes.

In the blink of an eye, another half a year has passed.

This year is 68, the year when the rural labor movement began. For Li Jiandong, who already knew what would happen this year.

This is also a year that requires difficult decisions.

He has four children, some of whom are still young, so he doesn't need to worry about moving to the countryside for the time being.

But Li Xunfu is already old, and if he goes to the countryside, he will definitely have to leave.

This Up to the Countryside Movement will last for several years, and Li Jiandong's second and third sons will probably also have to catch up with this.

Although Li Jiandong is now a leader of considerable stature and has a wide network of contacts around him, he cannot escape this matter.

Li Jiandong is not without any ideas. He dared to have so many children and had already made a plan. However, there are only two choices before him now.

The first option is.

He let his sons go to Jilin and Liaoning. Although Li Jiandong didn't stay there for a long time, he got to know several leaders.

Hu Haodang's hometown is also there. Jia Dongxu stayed there for 4 years and left many connections.

Before leaving, Li Jiandong arranged Zheng Juan to work in a street. Now, Zheng Juan has become a small leader in the street with her outstanding working ability.

If his sons went there, whether it was on the streets or in the mines, there would be someone to take care of them.

The second option is to send their children to Hong Kong.

There is Lou Bancheng in Hong Kong. Although the relationship between Lou Bancheng and Li Jiandong is not as good as those in Jilin and Liaoning, going to Hong Kong also has its advantages.

That is, the education and medical care there are much more advanced than in China.

The only downside is the distance.

A trip there would take several days longer than going to Jilin and Liaoning. Jilin and Liaoning belong to China. Although Hong Kong is also their place, it is now loaned to other countries. It is very difficult to visit it normally.

Li Jiandong was troubled by this matter for several days, and even Qin Huairu could see that she was in a bad mood.

That day, Qin Huairu found an opportunity and asked Li Jiandong.

"Brother Jiandong, what are you worried about recently? Is there anything you want to talk to me about?"

Li Jiandong sighed. He didn't mean to hide it from Qin Huairu. It was just that the document hadn't come down yet. If he told Qin Huairu about it in advance, it would only make Qin Huairu worry for a while longer.

However, he himself was indeed finding it difficult to make a decision, as Qin Huairu was, after all, his wife and the mother of his child.

Even such a big thing requires his participation.

Li Jiandong thought about it and decided to explain the matter to him. So, he took a deep breath and said, "Huai Ru, I heard that they may vigorously carry out the rural activities recently. Each household can only keep one laborer, and all young people may be arranged to go to remote areas to study."

"This matter will last for a long time. Xunfu, Xunxing and Xunzhong may all be sent out."

When Qin Huairu heard this, she became nervous.

Grabbing Li Jiandong's hand, he asked:
"Brother Jiandong, does every family have to arrange for their children to go out? Is it possible for them not to go out?"

Li Jiandong shook his head and said, "This should not be allowed. Not to mention us, even the leaders' families are the same. This is a decision from the top."

Hearing this, Qin Huairu was immediately discouraged.

Some people were at a loss and said, "What should we do? Xunfu and the others are so young. Who can be assured if they go on a long journey alone?"

Li Jiandong also sighed and said, "Yes, that's why I've been upset these past few days. Now there are two paths before us. Can you help me analyze which path is better?"

Qin Huairu nodded and said.
"Brother Jiandong, go ahead and talk. I'm listening."

Li Jiandong said, "The first way is to send the children to Jilin and Liaoning. Dongxu and I know some people there. Hu Haodang's hometown is also there. If Xunfu and the others go to Jilin and Liaoning, there should be someone there who will take care of them."

Qin Huairu nodded when she heard this, and felt a little relieved.

Although she had never been to Jiliao, her man had worked there after all, so Qin Huairu had some good feelings towards Jiliao.

"What about the second way?"

Qin Huairu asked.

Although Jilin Liao is good, if you can stay in Beicheng, it would of course be better to stay in Beicheng.

Even if you go to a slightly closer place, such as the suburbs, it's fine.

Li Jiandong continued:
"The second way is to go to Xiangjiang. Lou Bancheng is there. I have helped them before. He should be able to take care of us when we get there."

"The most important thing is that the education, medical care, and quality of life in Hong Kong are much better than in North City. If Xunfu goes there, he can learn some useful things in the schools there, and he will be able to do more things when he returns in the future."

Li Jiandong has always cared about the upbringing of children.

But no matter what, the educational conditions here in the north city are very limited.

Even universities were closed during this period, so children who wanted to continue their studies had no opportunity.

If I go to Jilin, I can gain some work experience and it is safe, but it will also waste several years.

Li Jiandong is different from other leaders.

He wants to take the route of developing the country through science and technology.

Other leaders may send their sons to Jilin, Liaoning or other remote areas for training, just as a form of gilding and experience, and transfer them back when the time comes, without hindering their promotion.

But Li Jiandong didn't want his children to follow the path of others.

For those who want to do practical things, wouldn’t it be a waste to waste these few years without learning anything?

So in fact, Li Jiandong is more inclined to let his children go to Hong Kong.

Li Jiandong directly expressed his thoughts: "Huai Ru, I want the children to go to Hong Kong. It is more suitable for our children to develop there. But the only difficulty on my side is that I am not very reassured to let the children go there by themselves, and I can't leave here. After all, I am a small leader. I need to apply for going to such a place first, but if you go, there will be no such problems."

Li Jiandong meant to let Qin Huairu take the children to Hong Kong.

Although it is a bit reluctant, this is undoubtedly the best and safest way.

After all, the children were still too young, and even though Li Xunfu was almost an adult, he had no experience of running that far.

In comparison, although Qin Huairu has never traveled far, she is old after all, and has more life experience than the other children.

Li Jiandong would feel relieved if he allowed her to take the children to Hong Kong.

But what troubled Li Jiandong was that if Qin Huairu also wanted to leave, his four children would have to leave with her, even his youngest daughter who didn't need to leave.

Li Jiandong is so busy with work that he would not be able to take care of his daughter without Qin Huairu.

If all the children leave, I will be left alone.

To be honest, his wife and children are still very important to Li Jiandong.

Every day when he goes to work and comes home, he feels that all the hard work is worth it when he sees his wife and children. If his wife and children leave together, and he comes home every day and looks at his empty courtyard, Li Jiandong finds it hard to imagine what that would be like.

However, for the sake of his children's development, Li Jiandong still wanted them to study in Hong Kong.

Qin Huairu understood what Li Jiandong meant and started to feel conflicted as well.

As a mother, she certainly wouldn't want to let her child go and live far away alone.

But as a daughter-in-law, she also doesn't want to leave her man.

If possible, she really wants to send her children to Jilin, even though the education there is backward, other things are also backward, and the environment may be relatively harsh.

But at least I can be with my husband, and when I miss my children occasionally, I can go see them.

But Qin Huairu felt that he could not be so selfish.

A mother who has to sacrifice her children's future just to be able to see them is not what a good mother should do.

"Brother Jiandong, can you give me some time to think about it?"

Qin Huairu said in a conflicted tone.

This is really a difficult choice.

"It's okay. You can think about it slowly. Even if you don't want to leave, it's okay. We still have other ways."

Li Jiandong didn't force her.

He is just like Qin Huairu. If the decision wasn't so difficult, he wouldn't have been struggling with it for so many days.

In fact, the best way is for him to resign from the steel mill and then go to Hong Kong with the children and Qin Huairu. With his system of recruiting apprentices, he may be able to make a name for himself in Hong Kong.

However, as a traverser, as a systematic traverser.

Li Jiandong still feels that he should do more earth-shaking things.

After all, in the era when he lived before, the country was still being blockaded by foreign countries and suppressed in many ways.

Li Jiandong felt very frustrated at the time. He hoped to contribute to the strength of his country, but in fact his ability was very limited.

(End of this chapter)