Chapter 59 Cheer up
At this moment, Yi Zhonghai suddenly felt a little frustrated. He doubted whether he still had a chance to replace Li Jiandong.

But soon, Yi Zhonghai regained his spirits and pointed at Li Jiandong and shouted,
"Li Jiandong, do you still have the manners to act like a boss? This is a meeting of the entire hospital, and you, as a boss, told everyone to leave without asking any questions. Do you want to be a local tyrant?"

Li Jiandong glanced at him and said calmly, "Who can make him shut up?"

"I can."

He Daqing just responded to Li Jiandong's order, rolled up his sleeves and walked towards Yi Zhonghai.

He walked away and sneered:

"I've long disliked this bastard. He does nothing good all day and only thinks about making trouble. Come on, Yi Zhonghai, if you have something to say, just say it again. I'll tear your stinky mouth to pieces."

Yi Zhonghai was so frightened that he retreated, but he said unconvincedly: "He Daqing, am I wrong? A gentleman should use words instead of fists. If you think it is wrong, you can refute me, but don't... Ouch."

Yi Zhonghai wanted to talk more, but He Daqing didn't want to listen to him, so he kicked him in the stomach and knocked him to the ground.

He pointed at him condescendingly and said, "If you say that again, I'll beat you up."

Yi Zhonghai didn't dare to speak anymore and got up from the ground, holding his stomach.

Liu Haizhong stared at Li Jiandong angrily and said, "Li Jiandong, what do you mean? You left for two months and ignored the compound. I was just about to do my best for the compound but you came back to cause trouble. Do you really regard the compound as your own personal property?"

Before Li Jiandong could say anything, Yan Bugui beside him started shouting.

"Old Liu, don't you feel guilty for saying this? You mean you want to do your best for the compound? I think you want to abuse your power. Li Jiandong has only been away for two months, and you have turned the compound into a mess. I think you are blinded by power."

"Okay, Old Yan, let's not talk about this anymore."

Li Jiandong patted Yan Bugui on the shoulder, signaling him not to worry about it.

All he cares about now is the father-son relationship between Liu Haizhong and Liu Guangqi.

"Old Liu, you've seen it today. It's not that I don't give you a chance, it's that no one in the compound supports you. Do you know what the problem is? You can't even manage your own son, so why do you think you can manage so many families in the compound? If you don't recognize your own strength, do you think others can't see it either?"

Liu Haizhong was angry and said:

"Li Jiandong, don't go too far. If you weren't occupying the toilet without doing anything, would I want to be the boss?"

Li Jiandong laughed: "Old Liu, who doesn't know that you want to be a boss? You don't think everyone is stupid, do you?"

Yan Bugui smiled and said, "I have long known that Lao Liu wanted to usurp the throne."

He Daqing also said: "At your age, you are living like a dog."

Liu Haizhong was surrounded by a group of people and was confronted by them. His face turned red and he couldn't say a word.

Li Jiandong waved his hand and said, "Okay, Lao Liu, don't be angry. You are really not suitable to be a leader. Even if you are allowed to be a great master, will everyone be happy? This is no longer the era of feudal masters."

Yan Bugui and He Daqing also expressed their deep agreement.

The residents who were watching the fun also understood what was going on. Before, they just thought that Li Jiandong did a good job.

During the two months when Li Jiandong was away, they felt very uncomfortable with Liu Haizhong's management of the compound. They didn't know why before, but now they understood.

Because Li Jiandong is really serving everyone, while Liu Haizhong just wants to show off his power.

The two people have different purposes for being the boss.

Liu Haizhong murmured in dissatisfaction: "What's the point of being an official if you can't show off your power?"

"Hey, you old Liu."

Yan Bugui was so angry when he heard this that he laughed: "Do you think you can be powerful just by shaking? That's because everyone respects you. Take Lao Li for example. Isn't it powerful to have a hundred people responding to your call? How can you be powerful just by shaking when you can't do anything?"

Li Jiandong also said:

"It's a bit harsh what Old Yan said, but it's the truth. Old Liu, if you don't want to be the boss, we can change someone else. If you still want to be the boss, you'd better change your mentality of putting on airs as an official, including to your sons."

After that, he said to the second aunt, "Lao Liu's wife, I will take Guangqi to the bathhouse to take a bath later. You can prepare some more food for him to eat when he comes back. If you are unable to take care of your son, you can leave it to me. Don't let us end up with a quarrel where we become enemies instead of relatives."

Li Jiandong has already helped Liu Haizhong a lot.

If he can't figure it out on his own, then no matter how much Li Jiandong helps him, it will be useless.

"Go take a bath. I want to go too."

He Daqing said happily that taking a bath in the winter is the most comfortable thing.

"Li Jiandong, are you going to treat me? If you do, I'll go too."

Yan Bugui said with a smile, and then added: "I took a rickshaw to the construction site to see you just now, and it cost me 4 cents."

"Wow, this is really new. Old Yan, a stingy man, is willing to take a rickshaw."

He Daqing was very skeptical about this.

This time, he shed a lot of money in order to tip off Li Jiandong.

"Okay, let's go together. It's my treat."

Li Jiandong said with a smile, then went back to the house to change into new clothes.

As soon as he entered the room, he saw Qin Huairu holding her child and looking at him lovingly. He couldn't help but walk over and kiss her on the face.

"Brother Jiandong, are you done with the work?"

Qin Huairu asked expectantly.

But the answer made her a little disappointed: "Not even close. If it's fast, it can be over before the New Year. If it's slow, it should be fine before the New Year."

Seeing that Qin Huairu was unhappy, Li Jiandong said again: "But the next work will not be so stressful. I will try to come back to see you more often."

Only after hearing this did Qin Huairu laugh.

"I just bought some eggs today. I'll fry some for you later. Come back early after you finish your shower."

"Ah."

Li Jiandong agreed, picked up his clothes and bathing supplies and walked out the door.

He Daqing and Yan Bugui were already waiting outside, and Xu Fugui, Jia Dongxu and Yan Jiecheng also came uninvited. It seemed that this free thing was really good, and they were all ready to take a shower.

"Where's Guangqi?"

Li Jiandong asked.

"I'm going back to the backyard. I said I'll be back in a bit."

He Daqing and Yan Bugui replied at the same time.

They waited for a while, and just when Li Jiandong was about to go over to see what was going on, Liu Guangqi walked out from the backyard.

"Master, I went home to get something."

Liu Guangqi compared the towel and soap in his hands with a smile on his face. It seemed that the process of returning home was very smooth.

What Li Jiandong said to Liu Haizhong before should have played some role.
Li Jiandong nodded: "Everyone is here, let's go."

Because it was dinner time, there weren't many people in the bathhouse.

After rubbing everything, Li Jiandong felt a lot lighter.

Back home, it feels like a new marriage.

Although he was a little tired after working hard for two consecutive months, Li Jiandong still worked until midnight before falling asleep.

His son is already 6 months old, and Li Jiandong is also considering having another child since he can afford to raise one.

Of course, the more children you have, the more lively your life will be. You should have more children while you are still young, otherwise your physical quality will not be so perfect after you are over 35.

This year has passed quickly and Li Jiandong will soon be 32.

the next day.

Li Jiandong took Liu Guangqi back to the construction site.

Nowadays, most marriages are based on blind dates, and there are also many arranged marriages. It is not easy for two people to get to know each other and be together on their own. Li Jiandong also wishes them well.

More than a month later, the hydropower plant was finally completed.

The lines have been connected, the cofferdam has been closed, and water storage has begun.

The streets of Nanluoguxiang have been filled with slogans about the hydropower station these days, and workers at the steel mill are also making blackboard newspapers in Jinluoguxiang.

Each workshop has its own blackboard newspaper, and those who do well will get extra points. The end-of-year evaluation will be coming soon, and everyone is brainstorming and racking their brains to make the blackboard newspaper different from others.

This was an era of poverty and backwardness, but also an era of burning passion.

Every worker had a smile on his face and was truly happy about the construction of the hydropower station.

Lunar calendar, the twenty-third day of the twelfth lunar month.

On the day of the Little New Year in the north, the power station completed the water storage and officially prepared for the start-up ceremony. The middle and senior leaders of the steel mill came, as well as many workers and senior leaders.

All the staff members of Nanluoguxiang Street were present. This was a major event for the street and the steel mill. Either those who were sick did not attend, or those who had problems with their thinking.

"Jiandong, you are amazing. You built this hydroelectric power station. You are amazing."

Director Zheng was in high spirits, wearing a suit of Liberation Green, and sent all his best clothes for appearing on camera today.

Factory Director Yang also smiled and said, "Jiandong can always create miracles. I have never doubted that. However, I never thought that he could complete such a dam in less than half a year."

Li Jiandong was praised and said with a smile:

"This is all thanks to the support of Director Yang and Director Zheng, as well as the efforts of the workers. For example, when the dam was being built, 12 trucks were working in unison to deliver cement, sand and gravel, and hundreds of workers were working day and night to fill the dam. They were the ones who rushed out the construction schedule. Without the cooperation of the leaders and so many workers, the project might not be completed by this time next year."

Li Jiandong did not take credit for himself, but instead gave all the credit to his leaders and workers.

It was like while he was eating meat, he also let others drink some soup, making everyone present feel very comfortable.

The newspaper people came.

Now is not the time for explosive growth in hydropower stations.

At this time, the streets and factories spent their own money and effort to build the hydroelectric power station. It was a very eye-catching achievement, and such a big happy event must be publicized in the newspaper.

Director Yang and Director Zheng both asked Li Jiandong to stand in the C position, and Li Jiandong agreed after being polite for a few times.

With the sound of firecrackers, the hydropower station startup ceremony officially began. Li Jiandong, Director Yang and Director Zheng pulled the starting lever together. With a rumbling sound of water flow, the red light representing the start of operation of the hydropower station also lit up.

"Yeah."

"There is electricity, and the hydropower station is operating."

There were cheers all around, and Director Yang held Li Jiandong's hand and smiled happily: "Jiandong, our hydropower station is really a success, you have made a great contribution this time, I will report to the superiors later, and at least promote you to the deputy section level this time."
Director Yang was very happy. The completion of the hydropower station not only brought him honor, but also was an achievement for him as a director. Perhaps with this, he could make another step forward in the future. How could he not be so happy?
Without waiting for Li Jiandong to answer, Director Zheng beside him also said: "Jiandong, why don't you come to our street office? The stationmaster of this hydropower station must be you. After adapting to the physical condition for a period of time, it is not impossible for you to become the deputy director of the street office."

Upon hearing this, Director Yang's face darkened: "Old Zheng, you are a bit unruly. You poached our people in front of me?"

Director Zheng laughed out loud: "Director Yang, I have no choice. I will retire in two years, and I still haven't found a successor. Li Jiandong is not only capable but also has a vision. If he can inherit my mantle, it will be a blessing for all the residents of the street."

Director Zheng had this idea a long time ago, but he just never said it out loud.

If I don't say it today, I will have no chance when Li Jiandong becomes the section chief of the steel rolling mill.

After all, the steel rolling mill is a department-level unit, while the street office is at the deputy department level. A section chief there is almost the same level as the deputy director of the street office. If you want to get promoted, you will definitely have more prospects in the steel rolling mill.

Director Yang will not let go of a talent like Li Jiandong.

The deputy director of the steel rolling mill is at the same level as Director Zheng, both are deputy director-general level.

The deputy director of production is usually at the deputy section level, and sometimes can be a senior low-level position or a low-level high-level position.

But even if it is a low-level high-ranking position, as long as you hold on to this position, your cadre rank will be quickly promoted.

In other words, as long as Director Yang appoints Li Jiandong as deputy director of production, he will definitely be a cadre above level 18, which means he will be a real official.

"Director Yang, Director Zheng, thank you for your affirmation of me. I haven't thought about changing my job for the time being. Being a worker and training fellow workers is more suitable for me, so I can only thank Director Zheng for his kindness to me."

Faced with the olive branches from the two big guys, Li Jiandong knew that he had to give a clear answer at this time.

The more you waver, the more you offend people on both sides.

Hearing Li Jiandong's answer, Director Zheng sighed.

He really wanted Li Jiandong to inherit his position as street director, but since Li Jiandong had other plans, he could only respect his ideas.

Director Yang laughed out loud: "Well, well, well, Li Jiandong is indeed an outstanding cadre of our factory. He has never forgotten his original intention and mission. Old Zheng, don't be discouraged. We will definitely find a successor who is more suitable for you in the future."

"Come on, let's go to our factory guesthouse. We must celebrate today and not leave until we are drunk."

Director Yang was very happy and invited Director Zheng to have dinner at the steel rolling mill.

In addition, people from the newspaper and leaders at all levels of the steel rolling mill also went to celebrate the success of Li Jiandong and the hydropower station.

When the show was over, Director Yang and Director Zheng were both drunk and were overpowered by their drivers and staff.

Li Jiandong washed his face, felt much more sober, and prepared to leave on his bike.

Just as he walked to the side of the boy, Li Jiandong suddenly woke up.

Because he found that Ding Qiunan was standing next to his wife, wearing black pants and a green Jiefang coat, and was standing there looking at him.

"Qiu, Qiu Nan?"

Li Jiandong took two steps forward and asked, "When did you come back? It's vacation time, right? Why didn't you go home for the New Year?"

Ding Qiunan had a holiday two days ago and returned to Beicheng by train just in time for the New Year's Eve.

In fact, there is a bus that can go directly to her hometown after getting off the train, but after a period of mental struggle, she still chose to go to Nanluoguxiang first.

As a result, I heard people talking halfway on the way, saying that the Nanhong Hydropower Station (Nanluoguxiang Hongxing Hydropower Station) was holding a launch ceremony, and Li Jiandong was also mentioned.

So, Ding Qiunan actually followed all the way here from the hydropower station dam.

"Master, you said you would visit me at school, but you never visited me once."

Ding Qiunan spoke in a resentful voice, asking instead of answering.

"Ahem, I'm busy. I built a hydroelectric power station in half a year. When I was busy, I couldn't go home for a month."

Li Jiandong smiled awkwardly and helped her put the things into the basket.

"Let's not talk about this for now. It's hard to take a bus this afternoon. Since you're here, stay overnight in the hospital. I'll take you to the station tomorrow."

After putting the things away, Li Jiandong got on his scooter and said to Ding Qiunan, "Let's go. What are you looking at?"

Ding Qiunan pouted and sat in the chair with a wronged look on his face.

Li Jiandong started the car and drove him slowly out of the steel mill.

The road was full of banners celebrating the smooth operation of the hydropower station.

Li Jiandong parked his car outside the dormitory building behind the tavern.

He bought a room here for Ding Qiunan. Ding Qiunan used to live here, but now the house is empty now that she has gone to university.

"You didn't tell me you were coming here earlier, and I don't know if the bedding in the room is damp or not. Even if you come back in the morning, you won't have time to dry it in the sun."

While helping her carry the luggage, Li Jiandong kept muttering that being a master is like being a father, and both treat their apprentices like children.

While waiting for Ding Qiunan to open the door.

Jia Dongxu, Yan Jiecheng and others also came out. When they saw Li Jiandong and Ding Qiunan, they shouted, "Master, Junior Sister."

"Junior sister, are you back when you were a junior sister?"

Ding Qiunan looked up and smiled at the two people on the second floor corridor: "Big Brother, Second Brother, I just came back."

Jia Dongxu and Yan Jiecheng ran down from the second floor, and a room on the first floor next to them was also opened.

Xu Damao, who had just returned a few days ago, also walked out of the house. When he saw Li Jiandong and Ding Qiunan, he asked,

"Master, Junior Sister will spend the New Year with us this year?"

Li Jiandong said unhappily, "Why would they come to our place to celebrate the New Year when their parents are here? Your sister is just passing by to see you and will be leaving tomorrow."

Ding Qiunan whispered beside him, "I won't go tomorrow."

"Then go back the day after tomorrow. If you're any later, your parents will be worried."

Li Jiandong said domineeringly.

Ding Qiunan is still young and ignorant, and as her master, he can't let her do whatever she wants.

The steel mill has been closed since the Chinese New Year.

Yan Bugui came over from the other side of the street, pushing Li Jiandong's bicycle with a bag of New Year's goods tied to the back seat.

The hydropower station officially started generating electricity today, and the selection of advanced courtyards was held in the afternoon. Yan Bugui, with this year's new courtyard mobile banner in his arms, greeted the people around him with a proud look on his face.

"Lao Yan."

Li Jiandong waved at Yan Bugui, who immediately sped up and ran over while pushing his bicycle.

"Mr. Li, Mr. Li, congratulations."

"What, Mr. Li? Are you talking about me?"

"Of course. Who else could it be but you? Even the hydropower plant got up early. Why don't you give you the title of engineer?"

Yan Bugui said with a smile.

(End of this chapter)