Chapter 75 Explanation
"Da Mao, come here for a moment."

Li Jiandong called Xu Damao into the room, then came to the table and asked him to sit down. He placed the things he had just written in front of him and said:

"Look at these. This is what I've been researching recently. It's called urea. Can you understand the chemical formula above?"
Just this morning, when Xu Damao left the courtyard and went to the countryside, Li Jiandong suddenly remembered the sound of ding in his mind.

Everyone was having fun during the New Year, and Li Jiandong was curious about who had helped him improve his career level.

When I opened the apprentice recruitment system, I was stunned. I didn't expect that agriculture had been upgraded to level 6.

Although Li Jiandong's agricultural experience was about to be upgraded, Xu Damao had been in the compound for the past two days, playing mahjong or poker with others. How could he return it to Li Jiandong a hundredfold without gaining any experience?

Li Jiandong stared at the system for a long time before he found out where the problem lay.

While everyone was having fun, Liu Guangqi was still studying in the house, and he was learning chemistry.

Although fertilizer belongs to agronomy, it actually involves work in chemical production, chemical engineering, chemical analysis, etc.

Li Jiandong did not expect that the upgrade of his chemistry career would actually increase his experience in agronomy.

And after he was promoted to level 6 in agronomy, some more information about urea suddenly appeared in his mind.

Although these data are not complete, they are enough to give the Agricultural Research Institute some inspiration.

As long as Xu Damao takes it back to the Agricultural Research Institute, I believe that real urea fertilizer will be developed soon.

"Master, I don't quite understand."

Xu Damao scratched his head. After all, he only had a junior high school education, and reading these things was indeed a bit difficult for him.

“It doesn’t matter if you don’t understand it. When you return to the Agricultural Research Institute after the New Year, take this thing back with you.

Tell the professors in the institute to find someone who knows chemistry to do some research. If this thing is discovered, it should greatly increase the fertility of the soil."

Li Jiandong handed the chemical formula he had just written to Xu Damao.

There are many capable people in the country, and he doesn't need to do everything himself.

Some things cannot be made just by thinking of them in your mind. They also require a suitable R&D and production environment. Therefore, it is most reasonable to leave it to the Agricultural Research Institute.

"Master, when did you start researching fertilizer? Can it really be useful?"

Xu Damao was a little bit unbelieving. After all, there was no concept of chemical fertilizer at that time, only farmyard manure.

Li Jiandong patted him on the shoulder and said, "If the research goes well, it will definitely be useful. When you return to the Agricultural Research Institute and give it to someone who understands it, they will understand what I have recorded here."

Xu Damao put the things away obediently. Although he felt it was unbelievable to use chemical substances as fertilizers, he still had some expectations in his heart.

This year’s New Year’s Eve is still a gathering for everyone in the hospital.

The tavern's business has been growing steadily this year, and the monthly dividends to the 'shareholders' and the public funds of the compound have also increased. The public funds of nearly 30 yuan a month are simply not enough to spend, so everyone spent a lot during the Chinese New Year.

Everyone eats their New Year’s Eve dinner at home. There was no television or TV station in those days, and of course no Spring Festival Gala.

I went to bed early and slept, and when I woke up the next day it was already 53 years.

Li Jiandong put on his clothes and opened the door. Jia Dongxu and a few of his fellow apprentices were already waiting at the door.

"Master, Master's Wife, Happy New Year."

"Hello to you too."

"Here, red envelopes, one by one."

Li Jiandong happily handed out red envelopes, and his son Li Xunfu, wearing clean new clothes, also shouted: "Dad, Happy New Year."

"Well, my dear son, Happy New Year, and all is well with everyone."

Li Jiandong picked up his son, gave him a big kiss on the face, and then took out a red envelope and put it in his hand.

Before the red envelope was even warm, Qin Huairu came over and took it away from Xiao Xunfu: "Xiaofu, be good. Mommy will save it for you when you get married in the future."

When Xiao Xunfu saw the red envelope being snatched away, his mouth turned red and he wanted to cry.

Qin Huairu quickly took the money out of the red envelope and said, "Little Fu, don't cry, mom will return the red envelope to you, and we won't cry anymore."

Then, he put the money away and put the red envelope back into Xiao Xunfu's hand.

Seeing the red envelope recovered, Xiao Xunfu burst into laughter.

This operation stunned Jia Dongxu's disciples.

Li Jiandong also shook his head. It turned out that all mothers in the world are the same. They shed tears when talking about it.

After the New Year's greetings, the people in the courtyard gathered together to have fun.

He Daqing has been addicted to playing mahjong since last year, and he organizes people to play a few rounds during festivals.

This time was no exception. Liu Haizhong and Xu Fugui were both called over, and including Li Jiandong, there were exactly four people.

"Old Yan, why don't you play this time?"

Liu Haizhong sat down and asked while shuffling the cards.

Previously, in several mahjong games, Yan Bugui was always the second most active one, only slightly slower than He Daqing.

However, this time there was clearly nothing to do, so he would rather sit on the sidelines and watch than go to the factory in person.

He Daqing smiled and said, "Do you need to ask how he looks? He is just afraid of losing."

Yan Bugui blushed and said, "Who said I was afraid of losing? Aren't there enough of you?"

"Then I'll give you my seat?"

Li Jiandong also made a joke about Yan Bugui, and Yan Bugui was speechless immediately.

Yan Bugui is different from others, he plays mahjong just to win money. At the beginning, no one knew how to play, but he was smart and could count cards, so he won several times in a row. Later, everyone gradually learned how to play, and he started to lose money.

Yan Bugui has quite a lot of self-control. As soon as he sees he is losing money, he stops playing immediately.

Although I feel sad about the recent losses, overall I have won a lot this year.

"I think, Old Yan, you should go guard the gate. Maybe someone will come to visit and you can get some benefits. You are wasting time here."

Xu Fugui has such a sharp tongue, he always brings up things that are not relevant to the topic.

He Daqing was similar to him. Hearing this, he laughed and said, "Do you think Old Yan doesn't want to go? Today is the first day of the new year. Who would go to visit someone else's house? If no one comes, who will he go to guard the door?"

"Hey, you're wrong. Who said no one came to visit today? There's one in our courtyard."

Yan Bugui suddenly stood up and said with a smile.

He Daqing asked: "Who went out to visit friends?"

"Yes! Old Yan, why do you always say half of what you want to say and leave the other half? If you don't want to say it in the future, just don't say it, so as not to annoy others."

Liu Haizhong said unhappily.

Yan Bugui's habit of keeping people in suspense is sometimes really annoying.

He realized it himself, and quickly coughed twice and said, "Who else could it be? Old Yi. I saw him leaving early this morning. Otherwise, did anyone see him when you were paying New Year's greetings just now?"

Today, everyone in the compound came out to wish each other a happy new year. Even the old lady was greeted by someone, but Yi Zhonghai was nowhere to be seen.

It was New Year's Day and Li Jiandong had almost forgotten about him.

Now that Yan Bugui mentioned this, everyone remembered that they had never met Yi Zhonghai.

At this moment, after walking for a while, Yi Zhonghai finally arrived at Li Huaide's house.

Because there was a seriously ill daughter-in-law at home, and it would be too crowded and uncomfortable to live with her back home.

Therefore, every year Li Huaide would go home at noon on New Year’s Eve to wish his family a happy new year and return to Luogou Hutong that evening.

Apart from anything else, Yi Zhonghai is quite prepared when doing things.

He had already found out that Li Huaide would be at home today.

So, I came to his house early in the morning to wish him a happy new year.

"Director Li, Happy New Year. I'm here to wish you and your wife a happy new year."

Yi Zhonghai knocked on Li Huaide's door and as soon as they met, he greeted him humbly.

Li Huaide was in a good mood, but when he saw it was him, his face immediately turned stern.

"I say, Lao Yi, how come you don't have any sense at all?"

"Last time you asked me to help you, I opened my mouth and Director Wang blocked my way out. You made such a big mistake, and you still asked me to help you change your work status. Aren't you trying to trick me to death?"

Li Huaide took the initiative and turned the tables, giving Yi Zhonghai a scolding.

In fact, he didn't go to see Director Wang at all, but even if Yi Zhonghai knew about this kind of thing, he had no way to obtain evidence.

"Director Li, you misunderstood me. I didn't come here for work status."

Yi Zhonghai had just finished speaking.

Li Huaide said impatiently: "So, you just came to wish me a happy new year, right?
Now that you have finished your New Year greetings, and I have things to do, I will not keep you as my guest, so please go."

After saying this, Li Huaide planned to close the door.

Yi Zhonghai hurried forward, blocked the door and said, "Old classmate, please don't be like this. I'm really not here to beg you this time. Just listen to me. If you still don't want to see me, I'll leave immediately."

Li Huaide dislikes Yi Zhonghai very much.

If he were still a level 7 fitter, perhaps he would not have this attitude today.

"Okay, then go ahead and speak. I'll give you five minutes, so speak faster." Yi Zhonghai only had five minutes, so he didn't dare to talk any more nonsense and got straight to business:
"Actually, it's like this. There's a young widow in our hospital. Her husband died in an accident a few years ago."

"She is alone with her child, so pitiful. I think we are from the same courtyard, so I want to help her."

"She has a good image, so I want to ask if you can help her arrange to work as a kitchen helper in our guesthouse's kitchen.

She is good-looking, and when the waiters see her, they feel happy and enjoy their meals more.”

Yi Zhonghai said everything he wanted to say in one breath.

On two occasions, it was said that Little Walnut had a good image and looked good.

Li Huaide, this pervert, of course heard the key point in these words.

Looking at Yi Zhonghai's expression that said, "You know what I mean," how could he not know what the other person was thinking?

"Old Yi, do you know what I like most about you? It's that you are so enthusiastic."

Li Huaide's attitude changed 180 degrees from before.

"Since we are old classmates, I can help you try."

Li Huaide was serious.

"However, you'd better bring her to see me in advance so that I can see if she really wants to come to our factory. Don't just think it's your own wish. If she doesn't want to, then it will be meaningless."

Seeing that Li Huaide was indeed moved, Yi Zhonghai's lips curled up.

"Director Li, don't worry. I'll tell her about this when I get back. How about we make an appointment tomorrow and I'll ask her to treat you to a meal?"

"Tomorrow, I have to go back to my parents' home with my wife to pay New Year's greetings. How about this, I'll set up a table at Shunde Building tonight and you can just take her there."

Although Li Huaide is lustful, he can also distinguish what is more important.

He could have achieved his current success thanks to the support of his father-in-law, so visiting his wife’s parents’ home to wish them a happy New Year must be given the most important priority.

"Okay, then I'll take her to Shunde Building to see you tomorrow. Director Li, you're busy, so I'll go back first if I have nothing else to do."

Yi Zhonghai bent his back very low and waited until Li Huaide closed the door before turning around and leaving.

The more he thought about it, the happier he became. He even felt like he was floating while walking and started humming a little tune.

Now everything is ready, all that’s left is to take Xiao Hutao to Li Huaide’s place for dinner.

When the time comes, I’ll get her a few glasses of wine with Li Huaide.

Then promise her some benefits. She is just a helpless little widow. Wouldn't it be easy to win her over?
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The day passed quickly.

Pay respects to mother-in-law on the second day of the Chinese New Year.

Qin Huairu got up early in the morning and started packing her things. Li Jiandong also shaved and styled his hair to look very handsome.

After putting the prepared gifts in large and small packages into the basket, Li Jiandong asked Qin Huairu to wait for a moment and knocked on He Daqing's door.

"What's wrong, Lao Li? Aren't you going back to your mother's house today? Why haven't you left yet?"

He Daqing's wife Xu Huizhen's parents are both dead.

Only one younger sister was left, and she also moved in during the Chinese New Year and lived in another room with Yu Shui.

So he doesn't have to go anywhere today. Li Jiandong came to see him because of this.

"Daqing, don't go out today. Stay in the yard and keep a close eye on Lao Yi and Xiao Hutao to see if they have any moves today."

Li Jiandong was free last night and was wondering what Yi Zhonghai had been doing these days.

Why did he suddenly give Xiao Hutao a dinner ticket, go out on New Year's Day, and come back with a proud look on his face?

Combined with the fact that Li Huaide came to the steel rolling mill and was a classmate of Yi Zhonghai.

Li Jiandong finally had a preliminary guess.

But he couldn't be sure yet.

I have to go back to my parents' home with Qin Huairu today, so I can only ask He Daqing to help keep an eye on her.

"No way, Old Li, Xiao Hutao is having an affair with Yi Zhonghai? What kind of vision is that? Yi Zhonghai is infertile and has one arm missing. She is so young, why doesn't she find someone better?"

When He Daqing heard that he was asked to keep an eye on Yi Zhonghai and Xiao Hutao, he immediately lost his mind.

Li Jiandong was speechless and said, "What are you thinking? It's not what you think.

In short, just keep a close eye on them, don't alert them, but don't lose them either."

Li Jiandong said this very seriously, if his guess was correct.

Yi Zhonghai probably wanted to use Xiao Hutao to please Li Huaide.

If that were the case, with Yi Zhonghai and Li Huaide's insidiousness and cunningness, Little Walnut would definitely be eaten up.

Although Li Jiandong has no special relationship with Xiao Hutao.

However, as a respected uncle in the yard, he had guessed that such a tragedy might happen.

He absolutely cannot sit idly by.

In comparison, destroying Yi Zhonghai and Li Huaide's good deeds is secondary.

"Remember, don't lose it, even if you are discovered."

"You must ensure that Yi Zhonghai and Xiao Hutao are within your sight at all times. Can you do it, Daqing?" Li Jiandong asked cautiously.

As for what He Daqing should do after he finds out that Yi Zhonghai and Li Huaide are planning to do something bad?
There is no need to explain Li Jiandong.

Because he knew very well that with He Daqing's character, he would beat them up without hesitation.
"Don't worry, Lao Li. I'll take care of this matter."

He Daqing patted his chest and made the promise, although he didn't know what to prepare.

But his expression was so serious that He Daqing could still realize that the matter was serious.

He Daqing may not be able to do things that require his brain, but he is confident that he can complete tasks like keeping an eye on people.

At this time, Qin Huairu came in from outside holding the child.

"Brother Jiandong, do you have anything else to say?"

"No, let's go now."

Li Jiandong nodded to He Daqing, then left the courtyard with his wife and children.

The roads were slippery due to snow in winter, and it took almost two hours to reach Qinjiazhuang.

At this time, it was almost ten o'clock.

Li Jiandong drove the car directly to the door of Qin Huairu's house. When the people inside heard the sound of the crickets, they all ran out.

There were more than a dozen people in total, and all of Qin Huairu's relatives were there.

"Oh, my son-in-law is back. This must be Jiandong. He is such a handsome guy."

"Huai Ru, you are so lucky to have found such a capable man."

"Huai Ru, Jian Dong, you are back. Everyone please stop crowding and make way for the family of three to go in first."

Qin Huairu's mother Wang Shiyan said with a smile, and Qin Dashan also stepped forward to help get the things.

The people around were all Qin Huairu's relatives, including brothers from her uncles' families and sisters from her aunts' families.

In the past, although everyone would visit each other during the Chinese New Year, it was rare for so many relatives to gather together except on the 30th.

Even if they get together, they always gather at Qin Dashan’s eldest brother’s house.

But today is different.

Twenty years ago, the father respected the son; twenty years later, the son respected the father.

Although Qin Dashan is the fourth child in the family, because his daughter is very ambitious, she found a city man who is an eighth-level worker and a factory manager.

The status of Qin Dashan's family instantly rose several levels.

Now, not to mention in his own home, Qin Dashan has a say, even in the village, people will look for him and listen to his opinions when there is something.

Today is the second day of the Chinese New Year, and I was supposed to visit my mother-in-law.

However, when the family members knew that Li Jiandong was coming, they even stopped paying their respects to their mothers-in-law and just waited to come over to say hello to Li Jiandong and become familiar with him.

"Grandpa, Second Aunt, Third Aunt, you are all here."

When Qin Huairu saw so many family members waiting for her and Brother Jiandong, a bright smile appeared on her face.

Li Jiandong also followed her and greeted her. He called out whatever name Qin Huairu called him.

All the aunts and uncles of the Qin family came with their children.

Fortunately, Li Jiandong prepared enough red envelopes, otherwise, there would not be enough to share.

After entering the house, Li Jiandong and Qin Huairu were directly arranged to sit on the kang.

"Jiandong, I heard that you are now a leader in the steel mill. What do you manage?"

(End of this chapter)