Chapter 65 Swearing
"Why should I shut up? You should shut up. Ever since you introduced Qin Huairu to my Dongxu, I knew you were no good. Being divorced today is your karma. You deserve to be single for the rest of your life."

Jia Zhang's mouth is quite powerful. When he curses in the streets, no one can beat him.

Yi Zhonghai was no match for him and was almost vomiting blood after being scolded by her.

He covered his chest and said weakly, "I don't care. Huilan is still my wife. I don't agree to a divorce. None of you can take her away."

Director Gu frowned when he heard this and said to Yi Zhonghai in a serious voice: "Yi Zhonghai, you have to understand that we women also have the right to decide our own marriages. Li Huilan is not your personal property. As long as she wants a divorce, she does not need your consent."

Li Jiandong also said:

"That's all for Li Huilan's marriage. Tomorrow, the three of you should go to the street office to handle the divorce and marriage procedures. It's best for everyone to part ways amicably. If you continue to argue, it will be embarrassing."

"Now let's talk about the second question, which is about using our hospital's public funds to help Li Huilan with her serious illness. Let's vote by raising our hands."

Yi Zhonghai was completely confused at this moment. He had no idea how to vote next or when the meeting would end.

Knowing that He Daqing kicked him.

Yi Zhonghai raised his head as if he had just woken up from a dream.

He Daqing said to him, "Yi Zhonghai, go back to your house and sit down. I'm going to collect the stools."

It was only then that Yi Zhonghai discovered that Li Huilan had already packed up and moved out, and he was the only one left in the room.

Yi Zhonghai never thought that he just scolded Li Huilan as usual, but how did it lead to the current situation?
"It's all Li Jiandong's fault. This bastard actually took advantage of the conflict between Huilan and me to add insult to injury. Otherwise, Huilan wouldn't have the courage to leave me. It's all Li Jiandong's fault."

Yi Zhonghai has no idea how to reflect on himself and puts all the blame on Li Jiandong.

However, he could only roar and could not change anything.

the next day.

Li Huilan and Zhao Quezi came to call Yi Zhonghai and went to the street office to get a divorce.

As a result, in order to avoid divorce, Yi Zhonghai ran away early and hid himself.

But he didn't expect that Li Huilan was very determined this time. When she couldn't find him in the courtyard, she took the people from the Civil Affairs Office to the steel rolling mill to look for him.

Yi Zhonghai can run away from the monk but he cannot run away from the temple. It is impossible for him not to go to work.

In the end, I had no choice but to put my fingerprints on the divorce certificate.

Half a month passed in a flash.

It’s time for the twice-a-year spring exams again.

Although Yi Zhonghai has been working in the slag flushing workshop for almost a month, there is no regulation that workers can only take the examination for the work grade of their own position.

Many workers take dual or multiple career exams, for example, Yan Jiecheng is a level 2 driver and a level 3 maintenance worker.

This time, Yi Zhonghai did not apply for the 7th level fitter exam, but for the 6th level, as long as he passed the exam.

Even if he is still working in the slag flushing workshop, he can still receive the salary of a level 6 fitter every month.

However, Yi Zhonghai never expected that after working in the slag flushing workshop for nearly a month, his locksmith skills had deteriorated seriously.

Now it's not even level 6 anymore.
After hearing that he failed the assessment, Yi Zhonghai was completely dumbfounded. He could never have imagined that he could not even pass the level 6 assessment.

As a result, he would have to continue to receive the salary for a level 3 fitter for another half a year, a loss of nearly two hundred yuan.

At this time, the workers who participated in level 7 had just finished the assessment.

Jia Dongxu lived up to everyone's expectations and passed the test in one go. As soon as he walked out of the workshop, he was surrounded by a group of workers from the same workshop.

"Jia Dongxu, you are amazing. Except for Director Li, there is no one in our factory who is higher than you in level among the fitters."

Jia Dongxu was also very happy, and said modestly: "It's all thanks to my master's good teaching. I will continue to work hard and not let him down."

Yi Zhonghai gritted his teeth and clenched his fists, looking at Jia Dongxu who was surrounded by people, looking radiant.

In contrast, Yi Zhonghai felt even more like a failure.

If Li Jiandong hadn't been there, I would have been the one surrounded by the workers.

How abominable.

…………

"Director Dai, I heard you were looking for me?"

As soon as Li Jiandong arrived at work, Director Dai from the Political Duty Office sent someone to call him over.

The Political Affairs Office is responsible for the promotion and transfer of cadres. He handed Li Jiandong a promotion application form.

"Li Jiandong, this is your apprentice Jia Dongxu's promotion application. I have asked him to fill out all the necessary information. Only his signature and fingerprint are left. You are his master, so you should tell him the good news."

Although it is an application form, not everyone can apply.

In fact, only those who have been approved by the leadership for promotion are eligible to fill out the application.

To put it simply, all applications are accepted.

"Thank you, Director Dai. I'll go tell him now. I'll bring Dongxu back to thank you another day."

Li Jiandong took the application. It was an honor for him to have his apprentice promoted.

Came to a workshop.

The workers are working.

Li Jiandong, deputy director of production, had appeared, and workshop director Cao spotted him and ran over quickly.

"Director Li, come over and check the work."

Director Cao was respectful.

Although he had been Li Jiandong's leader before, Li Jiandong's position has now surpassed him.

As a cadre, you must learn to recognize the situation. If you do not complete the role transition as soon as possible, it is easy to offend your leaders.

The same goes for Li Jiandong. Of course, he will not show off to his former leaders just because he got promoted.

He just said in a businesslike manner: "Director Cao, where is Jia Dongxu? Please ask him to come out for a moment."

"Okay, Director Li, please wait a moment."

Director Cao quickly called Jia Dongxu out.

When Jia Dongxu saw Li Jiandong, he grinned, "Master, what's the matter?"

Li Jiandong didn't say anything, but just handed him the promotion application in his hand.

When Jia Dongxu took it and looked at it, his eyes widened and he looked in disbelief.

Director Cao also saw it and congratulated him, "Dongxu, congratulations, we will be in the same grade from now on."

Director Cao said with envy.

Even if Jia Dongxu was promoted, he would still be the same workshop director as him, and deputy director at that, one level lower than him.

But Jia Dongxu is so young, he is only 24 years old this year.

Previously, there was no candidate for the position of deputy director of Workshop No. 7.

There are rumors that they are waiting for Jia Dongxu to pass the Level 7 exam before letting him take the position.

However, because Jia Dongxu is too young and has been employed for too short a time, many people think this is a rumor.

Unexpectedly, it turned out to be him in the end.

I can only say that having a good master is really important.

If Li Jiandong wasn't there, let alone promotion, it's not certain that Jia Dongxu could even pass the exam to become a level 2 fitter.

"Director Cao, you're joking. I've only just started to develop this character."

Jia Dongxu grinned.

The surprise Li Jiandong brought him was too big. He never expected that he would really be appointed as the deputy director of Workshop 7.

Although, now it is just an application for promotion.

But those who understand will understand.

Those who are eligible to fill out promotion applications are already designated cadres.

Currently, except for Workshop No. 7, which is still short of a deputy director, all other places have been filled.

Jia Dongxu knew that this was all because he had a good master.

Otherwise, there are so many level 7 and level 6 masters in workshop 7, even if I pass the level 7 exam, it will not be my turn to be promoted.

"Thank you, Master."

Jia Dongxu looked at Li Jiandong and was so moved that he didn't know what to say.

"Okay, stop being so fussy. This is the result of your own hard work. Fill out the application quickly. When you manage the workshop in the future, if you don't understand something, just ask Director Cao or me. You are still young, so don't act recklessly, okay?"

Li Jiandong preached to Jia Dongxu, and the latter nodded very seriously.

At this moment, a woman from the security department came quickly towards this side and pointed at the door of a workshop from a distance.

"That's a workshop over there. The man at the door seems to be Jia Dongxu you're looking for."

Li Jiandong and Jia Dongxu looked over when they heard the voice and found that it was the widow Sister Ma in the backyard.

Seeing that Li Jiandong was also there, Ma Cuihua quickly trotted forward and said,
"Uncle, you are here too. Dongxu, please ask for leave and go back. Your wife has given birth."

"Ah? Isn't this... still more than a month away?"

Jia Dongxu thought he had made a mistake, as his wife Liang Ladi's due date was still far away.

When I left home this morning, I didn't have any symptoms. How come I gave birth just a few hours later?

Sister Ma said anxiously, "I was wrong. She should be about to give birth. Just now your wife was helping us clean up in the tavern. Suddenly she had a stomachache and her water broke. Sha Zhu happened to be passing by with some people. He rode his bicycle and took Ladi to the hospital. You should also ask for leave and go there."

Now Jia Dongxu became nervous.

Li Jiandong said calmly: "Dongxu, don't just stand there, come with me to the office building, I'll drive you there."

He is the production director, who else does he need to ask for leave from?

Jia Dongxu was very nervous along the way, fearing that premature birth would affect the baby, and even more afraid that the delivery would not go smoothly. What should he do if something went wrong?
During the more than ten-minute journey, Jia Dongxu didn't say a word.

It was not until he arrived outside the production room and saw Liang Ladi being pushed out safely that Jia Dongxu rushed over.

"Lady, Lady."

Qin Huairu, Jia Zhangshi and others were nearby, and they all came forward to check on Liang Ladi's condition.

Li Jiandong was more experienced, so he went straight to the doctor and asked, "Doctor, did the delivery go smoothly?"

The midwife nodded and said, "It went smoothly, but premature babies are weak and need to be observed in the nursery for a while. The mother will wake up after the anesthesia wears off."

"Okay, thank you doctor."

After asking clearly, Li Jiandong walked to Jia Dongxu.

Jia Zhang couldn't wait to ask, "Old Li, what did the doctor say?"

Li Jiandong waved his hand: "The doctor said that both the adults and the child are safe, but the child is premature and needs to be observed. Everyone, please be quiet. Ladi is still under the anesthetic effect. We just need to wait quietly nearby and don't disturb others."

Only then did Jia Dongxu breathe a sigh of relief.

Ten minutes later.

Liang Ladi opened her eyes, but still asked very weakly: "Dongxu, where is the child?"

Jia Dongxu held her hand tightly and said, "The child is fine. The doctor said we need to observe him for a while longer."

When the others saw Liang Ladi wake up, they were relieved.

Just when Jia Dongxu was about to be promoted, he had a son.

It was a double blessing. When Jia Zhang and Liang Ladi heard the good news, they were very grateful to Li Jiandong.

At this time, someone asked: "Dongxu, what do you want to name your child?"

Jia Dongxu and Liang Ladi looked at each other and said with a smile, "We have already thought of the name for the child, it's Banggeng." Li Jiandong's heart skipped a beat.

The butterfly's wings are almost broken, how come it hasn't stopped the stick yet?

Is the world really correcting itself?
Jia Dongxu explained to everyone: "Banggeng is a word used by Ladi and her family. It means something similar to the supporting role in crosstalk. Ladi and I both hope that Banggeng will grow up to be someone who can assist the master's son and bring happiness and joy to everyone in the courtyard."

Li Jiandong's son is not yet one year old, Jia Dongxu gave his son this name, which also shows that he wants his son to continue to follow Li Jiandong's son.
Just like the emperors and ministers in ancient times, one side has been the emperor for generations, and the other side has served the other side for generations.

This is also a reflection of Jia Dongxu's loyalty to Li Jiandong.

The name Banggeng has such a meaning that Li Jiandong could not find a reason to change it to Ming, so he finally gave up.

At worst, I can pay more attention to this courtyard thief in the future.

Even Xu Damao, who was so old, was changed by him, let alone a newborn baby who didn't have a fixed personality yet.

Jia Zhang was very happy to have a grandson and volunteered to take care of Liang Ladi in the hospital.

Jia Dongxu was at a critical moment in his promotion, so it was inconvenient for him to take leave, so he had to return to the courtyard with Li Jiandong and others.

A week later, Banggeng and Liang Ladi were taken home. In order to allow Jia Zhang to see her grandson every day, Liang Ladi and Jia Dongxu also moved back into the compound.

Li Jiandong was quite opposed to this.

But it was not easy to say it directly. She could not let the grandmother see her grandson, so she could only hint at it to Jia Dongxu and Liang Ladi many times.

Remind them that letting grandmother take care of children can easily lead to the development of bad habits.

For example, they don’t know how to be grateful and like to take other people’s things casually.

Jia Dongxu and Liang Ladi both respected and trusted Li Jiandong very much, and agreed that after the confinement period, they would move their children to the dormitory building of the tavern.

Time flies and it's summer again.

As the temperature gets higher and higher, universities, colleges and primary and secondary schools have all finished their exams and gone on holiday.

Li Jiandong rode his scooter to the train station, waiting to pick up Liu Guangqi and Ding Qiunan to take them home.

Among them, Ding Qiunan will work as a helper in the steel rolling mill's medical clinic during the summer vacation.

She originally worked for the steel rolling mill, and since the summer vacation is so long, it makes sense for her to come back and work for a few days.

Li Jiandong had no excuse to reject her.

After a year of study, Ding Qiunan's medical skills have improved significantly.

As a result, Li Jiandong also broke through to level 7 in medical skills.

Li Jiandong's current skills are equivalent to the level of a chief physician in an ordinary hospital, and he is proficient in both Chinese and Western medicine.

It is estimated that in a few years, when Ding Qiunan graduates, he will reach level 3, which is the level of a living Hua Tuo.

As for the existence of the first and second levels, they are not only limited to curing diseases and saving lives, but also require medical inheritance, such as Zhang Zhongjing's "Miscellaneous Treatises on Febrile Diseases" and Li Shizhen's "Compendium of Materia Medica".

"Master."

"Master, we are here."

Suddenly, the voices of Ding Qiunan and Liu Guangqi came from the other side behind.

His boyfriend was so conspicuous that the two of them saw him when they were on the train.

"You two are different after not seeing each other for half a year. Guangqi, have you grown taller?"

Looking at his two apprentices, Li Jiandong was in a very good mood.

Liu Guangqi smiled and said, "Master, you have a very good eye. I have grown two centimeters in the past six months."

Next to Liu Guangqi is his girlfriend Zhou Rong.

In comparison, Ding Qiunan was a little pitiful. He looked at Li Jiandong and said, "Master, what about me?"

"what happened to you?"

"You haven't told me anything different yet?"

There was no major physical change in Ding Qiunan, but her temperament and personality had changed significantly.

In the past, she would never ask Li Jiandong such questions, especially when there were so many people around her.

"You, you have become more confident and smile more, which is good."

Li Jiandong's praise made Ding Qiunan very happy.

Looking at the two disciples and Zhou Rong, Li Jiandong could only say, "The bus can't accommodate so many people. How about I help you take the luggage back? Guangqi, you can take Zhou Rong back by bus."

Liu Guangqi and Zhou Rong smiled at each other and said,

"It just so happens that Zhou Rong's father is coming to see her today. We made an appointment in the letter to meet at the station. Master, you can take Senior Sister back first. We will leave together after Zhou Rong's father arrives."

"Okay, let's go back first..."

After Li Jiandong gave Liu Guangqi instructions, he took Ding Qiunan and went back first.
When they arrived at the door of the tavern dormitory building, Li Jiandong put Ding Qiunan down.

Then, he rushed back to the courtyard to inform Liu Haizhong.

As soon as I entered the door, I saw Yan Bugui preparing to go fishing. When he saw Li Jiandong, he asked,

"Old Li, what happened? You look so anxious."

Li Jiandong said, "Good news. Guangqi brought his classmate back. It is said that his classmate's father will come to see her today. I asked Guangqi to invite him back and have a chat with Lao Liu later."

"Hey, this is really a happy event."

Yan Bugui's eyes rolled, thinking that when there is a happy event, there must be good food to eat. The girl's family has guests coming, even though it is not a formal blind date, at least some good dishes should be prepared to entertain them.

As the third uncle in this courtyard, it is normal for me to be invited over to keep them company.

Thinking of this, Yan Bugui, who had originally planned to go fishing, decided not to go and simply stayed in the yard, waiting for Liu Haizhong to invite him to dinner.

At this time, Li Jiandong had already walked to the backyard.

As soon as he entered the backyard archway, he called out, "Old Liu, are you there?"

Liu Haizhong came out of the room quickly: "What's wrong, Director Li? Didn't you go to pick up Guangqi? Why are you back alone?"

"Old Liu, I've told you so many times, don't call me Director Li outside the steel mill."

Li Jiandong scolded.

Then he walked over and explained the situation, "...you should also get ready."

Liu Haizhong asked, "So what do you think we should prepare?"

Li Jiandong said speechlessly: "What else can you prepare? Pay attention to your image, clean up the house, and then treat everyone to a good meal. Daqing doesn't seem to have any private work today. I will ask Dongxu to buy some dishes and ask Daqing to help cook a table. Also, pay attention to your attitude. Even if you have any opinions, don't say them to his face."

Liu Haizhong is a more realistic person. Li Jiandong is afraid that he will look down on Zhou Rong's family and give them a hard time.

So remind him in advance.

After returning from the backyard, Li Jiandong found He Daqing. When he heard that Liu Guangqi's female classmate and her father were coming, He Daqing readily agreed to cook the meal.

After leaving the He family, Li Jiandong came to the Jia family again.

After knocking on the door and entering, Li Jiandong took out 5 yuan and handed it to Jia Dongxu: "Dongxu, your second uncle has guests at home today, go buy some food for him, here is 5 yuan, spend it wisely."

Generally, wedding banquets only cost one or two dollars per table, so 5 dollars per table is considered a very good treat.

"Okay, I'll go right away."

After saying this, Jia Dongxu took the money and went out.

At this time, Liu Guangqi had already picked up Zhou Rong's father, and the three of them took the bus together and walked down from the Nanluoguxiang stop.

"Uncle, this is our Nanluoguxiang Street. My home is over there."

Liu Guangqi was holding a small bag in his hand, which was some local specialties that Zhou Rong's father brought her.

Zhou Zhigang nodded. This was not his first time to come to North City. The last time he came here was when he was an eighth-level worker doing construction work.

"Come on, uncle. I'll take you to my house."

Liu Guangqi said with a smile, leading the way.

The bus stop was not far from the courtyard, and the three of them soon arrived at the entrance of the alley.

Jia Dongxu was just riding out of the alley on his scooter. When he saw Liu Guangqi, he braked and stopped: "Guangqi, you're back. Zhou Rong is here too."

Zhou Rong also nodded and said, "Hello, Senior Brother Jia."

"Big Brother, this is Zhou Rong's father. Uncle, this is my senior brother, Jia Dongxu, who is also our neighbor in the same courtyard."

Liu Guangqi introduced both parties enthusiastically.

When Jia Dongxu heard that this rough man was actually Zhou Rong's father, he quickly jumped down from the chair.

Seeing this, Zhou Zhigang also stretched out his hand, and the two held hands together. Jia Dongxu said, "Hello, uncle. My name is Jia Dongxu. I am Guangqi's senior brother. Welcome to Beicheng."

"you're good too."

Zhou Zhigang smiled and nodded.

The man in front of him, Jia Dongxu, and his daughter's classmate Liu Guangqi were both very polite.

This made him look forward to the upcoming 'home visit' even more.

After the greetings, Jia Dongxu said hello and continued to buy groceries.

After everyone left, Zhou Zhigang asked, "Xiao Liu, what does your senior brother do? He looks very promising."

The reason why Zhou Zhigang asked this was, firstly, that Jia Dongxu was indeed a handsome man, and secondly, that he was actually riding a chariot.

There are many industrial cities in Northeast China, but only some leaders at the deputy department level and above are qualified to ride in sedan chairs. Leaders at the section level are generally equipped with bicycles.

Jia Dongxu can travel by riding a motorcycle, so either his family is awesome or he is awesome himself.

"Uncle, my senior brother is a fitter, but he is really good. It took him less than two years to pass the 7th level. I heard that he has been promoted to deputy director of the workshop. He is really a promising young man."

When Zhou Zhigang heard about Jia Dongxu's deeds, he also took a breath.

He himself is an eighth-level worker and knows how difficult it is to be promoted to a seventh-level worker.

The young man just now actually passed level 7 within two years. He is definitely a genius among geniuses.

As they were talking, the three of them had already walked into the alley and arrived at the gate of the courtyard.

As soon as Zhou Zhigang looked up, the floating red flag of the advanced compound came into view.

"Guangqi, this must be your classmate's father, welcome to our courtyard."

Yan Bugui had been waiting at the door for a long time.

"Third uncle, you have a good eye. This is Mr. Yan, the third uncle of our school."

Liu Guangqi introduced both parties, and after Zhou Zhigang briefly greeted Yan Bugui, he quickly pulled Zhou Zhigang to continue walking inside.

Wait until they are over the archway in the middle courtyard.

Yan Bugui muttered, "Why does this kid seem to be afraid of me? Does he think I would scheme against my guests? Who does he think I am, Yan Bugui?"

Although Yan Bugui is very stingy, he has principles and does not scheme against everyone.

All I can say is that Liu Guangqi is still young and I don’t know him well enough.

The three of them came to the backyard, and Liu Guangqi walked in front and shouted, "Dad, I'm back."

Li Jiandong was sitting in Liu Haizhong's house. Hearing the shouting, he, Liu Haizhong and the second aunt stood up and went out to greet them.

Liu Guangqi and the other two also walked to the door.

Liu Haizhong immediately put on a smiling face, bent down and extended his hand, "This must be Xiao Zhou's father, I heard that you are also an eighth-level worker, it's a great honor to meet you."

Zhou Zhigang also said politely: "Master Liu, you are too polite. We, father and daughter, came here uninvited. We are sorry to have embarrassed you."

(End of this chapter)