Chapter 140

"Okay, I get it! It wasn't me who beat Li Xinmin, it was Second Uncle who did it.

However, since he wants to cause trouble for me, I will not be polite to him. Just wait and see, I will make him suffer today.

It's almost time for dinner. Please wait in the cafeteria. I'll bring your sister Qin over and call Sha Zhu. We'll eat together. I'll treat you today. We'll be good brothers forever."

Li Zhiguo patted Damao on the shoulder. He didn't believe everything he just said. He might be trying to stir up trouble. But it was normal for Li Xinmin to want to take action. He was just a small worker.

"Okay, I'll wait for you then."

Xu Damao walked away happily, humming a little tune all the way. He finally tricked Li Zhiguo once. This was much better than his other brothers. He ranked second in the courtyard, second only to the first.

Li Zhiguo smiled, went back to the workshop and sat on a stool waiting for mealtime. Man is like iron and rice is like steel, and one will feel hungry if he doesn't eat.

"呲呲!"

Liang Ladi has already welded the frame and is now welding the parts. Her skills are very good and have surpassed those of ordinary regular workers.

Li Zhiguo nodded. Of course, it was impossible to use so much steel for a toy, but this was the first one, used as a model reference.

As for what materials to choose to lower costs later, it is none of his business. It is not him who is running the business and contributing to the collective, so the collective should work together.

It was almost time. Just as he picked up the lunch box, he suddenly heard the voice of Director Yang.

"Director Bi, lunch is ready, would you like to see it?"

"No hurry, I'll go see Li Zhiguo first."

Bi Jianhua said this and walked into the workshop. He still remembered the scene of delivering the car model two years ago, which allowed him to meet the big leader.

He has been following up on this matter. The automobile factory in Jichun has completed the modeling and will be able to roll off the first Jiefang brand heavy-duty truck by July next year at the latest.

Because the plan is for three years, one month longer will mean loss and let down the expectations of our fellow countrymen.

Also, as a gift for next year's National Day, we want to see the trucks we produce passing by the square, attracting the attention of the world.

"Director Bi, why are you here?"

Li Zhiguo was holding two lunch boxes in his hands. He couldn't miss the meal.

"Li Zhiguo, you spent more than a year on this new invention. Of course I want to come and see it."

This is the art of speaking of a leader. You haven't been drawing a salary for more than a year. You have been making inventions. Thank you for your hard work.

It can also be used to express that time has passed too long and we have become slack and lazy, and we need a lesson.

But Li Zhiguo pretended not to understand and said, "You can't see it now. It will probably take until after get off work to make it. They are still busy."

"I want to see the parts, too. Tell me about your design concept. We can have dinner together later. The cafeteria has already made arrangements."

Bi Jianhua also pretended not to understand what was being said. He hurried over to see the scene.

"OK then!"

Li Zhiguo had no choice but to put down his lunch box, thinking that he couldn't treat anyone for lunch, so he should just let Damao eat by himself.

"Director Bi, look, this is the frame of the excavator. I thought it was designed for children aged three to six to play with.

Therefore, the height is very low, with the seat only about twenty centimeters above the ground. Just as Director Yang said, it is about the same size as a winter melon.

It is designed with four wheels, and children can sit on it and slide on the ground with their feet.

But the focus is on the function of the excavator. According to the information I have found, all excavators in the world currently have forward-facing buckets, which are face shovels.

This one I have is a backhoe, and the bucket is facing the machine body, which is the first of its kind in the world."

Bi Jianhua pondered for a moment before digesting this information and asked hurriedly, "What's the difference between the front shovel and the back shovel you mentioned?"

"Director Bi, you are really amazing. You got to the point right away."

Li Zhiguo was very impressed, as others did not have his vision and insight, so he immediately explained: "The palm facing up is positive, and the back of the hand facing up is negative.

If there is an orange on the ground, how do you think you should pick it up?

"I picked it up with my backhand. I understood that the excavator should use a backhoe because it has more strength and is more convenient. It is in line with our habit of using hands."

Bi Jianhua's eyes lit up. He was indeed a genius. He could actually create a new excavator toy with his hands?

“Yes, in my opinion, an excavator is an extension of the human arm, equivalent to a mechanical arm, except that it is replaced by a machine.

We humans are tiny, our hands are only this big, but the excavator bucket is different, and the force is magnified countless times, making it easy to complete mining and other excavation work. "

After a pause, Li Zhiguo continued: "What we are making now are just toys, in order to earn foreign exchange and cheat money from foreign children.

"Ah! You want to build a large excavator?"

“Yes, but we still need a lot of materials and more manpower.

Fortunately, I have already designed the drawings, and I can just assign a few engineers to follow up when the time comes."

How could he have the time to watch over it every day, just for that little reward? The maximum he could give out was 500 yuan, it would be better to give out more food coupons or something, which would be more practical.

Besides, the launch of the public-private partnership is still in its early stages and he won’t be able to let go until next year. He is really busy.

"Li Zhiguo, don't worry. We will provide you with the people and materials you need. We will spare no expense to build the excavator you mentioned before next year's National Day."

Bi Jianhua was excited. There was no need to worry about wasting costs and manpower, because this was all collective and it was not about creating profits for capitalists. What was wanted was the final result, an excavator that could pass through the square.

Who knew that Li Zhiguo shook his head and said: "Director Bi, what I just said is based on the premise that I can have a position in the factory.

But when the salary was paid today, the new leader in the factory withheld my sick leave allowance, suspecting that I was drawing a salary without doing any work.

I thought about it carefully and realized that my white-collar allowance is really not justifiable, so I would just give up the 30 yuan per month.

It just so happens that I have come up with another invention that can be used in agriculture, and they don’t mind me receiving a subsidy, so I’ll go there to recuperate.”

"What? Someone is deducting your salary and wants to kick you out?"

Bi Jianhua was furious on the spot. Who the hell is this person? Does he have a pig brain? It’s only been a short time since the founding of the country, and he has forgotten the principle of raising troops for a thousand days and deploying them for a moment?

"Old Yang, who is messing around? No one can touch Li Zhiguo's position and salary. This is an order from the Metallurgical Department."

"Director Bi, that person is the new deputy director Li Xinmin, he..."

While Director Yang was still thinking about how to explain, suddenly, the real person arrived.

Li Xinmin ran into the workshop sweating profusely. He deliberately took a detour outside and took a deep breath to appear more sincere.

"Hello, Director Bi. I am the newcomer, Li Xinmin. The food is ready in the cafeteria. Please go over there and have your meal."

"Are you Li Xinmin? The factory lunch bell hasn't rung yet, and the workers are still working hard, but you're in such a hurry to eat and drink?
I think you are just a good-for-nothing. The position of deputy factory director is no longer suitable for you.

I will inform you now that all your positions in the steel mill will be suspended until we have a meeting and make other arrangements for you."

Bi Jianhua was really angry. They were still discussing the important matter of earning foreign exchange and presenting gifts to the motherland.

You, a deputy factory director, only know how to flatter and curry favor. In order to save the collective 30 yuan every month, you want to drive away meritorious officials. You are a black sheep.

That's the collective money, not yours, Li Xinmin? What's the point of saving thirty yuan? The sixty factories of the Ministry of Metallurgy are short of thirty yuan?
The more Bi Jianhua thought about it, the angrier he became. If he didn't know who Li Xinmin's father-in-law was, he would have transferred him to the boiler room to burn coal without even holding a meeting to discuss it.

"Director Bi, I am just receiving you normally."

Li Xinmin was dumbfounded. Why was he suspended from his job? How was he going to explain to the tigress when he returned?

"Get out of here and reflect on your actions."

Bi Jianhua didn't want to say more at this moment, so as not to affect his mood.

Li Xinmin was extremely ashamed and glared at Li Zhiguo fiercely, thinking that this guy must be doing something bad.

"what!"

Li Zhiguo frowned, it seemed that this villain was really up to no good. Thinking that this man would become the chairman of the committee in the future, there would be endless troubles.

It would be better to get rid of him completely now.

"Li Zhiguo, let's go to the cafeteria and eat and chat."

Bi Jianhua is seriously hypocritical. He still has to eat and drink.

"Okay, I'll tell you the benefits of this excavation."

Li Zhiguo originally wanted to bring his wife along, but it would not be nice to have one more person eating empty meals at the table, so he gave up.

But he called Tang Rude over and whispered, "Go and call my second uncle, Liu Haizhong, to the cafeteria."

"okay!"

Tang Rude immediately went to find the man and explained the situation. Liu Haizhong didn't even bother to take his lunch box, he ran away, rushed to the cafeteria like a whirlwind, and saw the bad boy waiting at the door.

"Li Zhiguo, are you looking for me?"

"Second uncle, let's go and have a drink with the leaders. Let me tell you, there is not only Director Yang, but also Director Bi from the Metallurgical Department. I am not treating you unfairly."

Li Zhiguo decided to make some arrangements in the factory and let Liu Haizhong guard the second workshop so that he would not be afraid of trouble.

If we think of a way to get rid of Li Xinmin completely and make it impossible for him to make a comeback, then he will be safe in the steel mill and can continue to maintain his status as a worker.

"Li Zhiguo, thank you, Second Master."

Liu Haizhong was extremely excited. He quickly brushed off the dust on his body and smoothed his hair.

In a blink of an eye, Li Zhiguo brought people to the private room and said, "This is the manager of the courtyard where I live, Comrade Liu Haizhong, a senior fitter in our factory. He helped me get my salary back today."

"Hello, leaders!"

Liu Haizhong bowed directly without even daring to take a close look at what his leader looked like.

All the leaders present knew at a glance that this fat man was also a flatterer, but he was brought by Li Zhiguo.

"Comrade Liu, please take a seat."

Bi Jianhua was very considerate and stretched out his hand to make a gesture.

"Thank you, leader!"

Liu Haizhong then pulled a stool and let Li Zhiguo sit down first, and then he sat next to him.

There was nothing else to say, they just ate, drank and chatted. In the afternoon, Bi Jianhua stayed in the workshop waiting for the finished product. The more he looked at it, the more interesting it became.

Li Zhiguo took the opportunity to call Director Yang to a remote place to question him.

"Director, what is Li Xinmin's background?"

In fact, he didn't think much of Director Yang, who didn't know how to use his subordinates' power for personal gain, but he didn't cause trouble.

"He doesn't have much of a background. He used to manage a cafeteria in an office, and he knows how to flatter people.

Later, he found a second-married wife with a child, but her father was a big boss. Although he was not as good as Director Bi, his department was very important. You can understand what I mean, right? "

Director Yang was also speechless. Who could be happy about a deputy director who suddenly appeared out of nowhere and just wanted to gain power?

"Is his wife a widow before?" Li Zhiguo discovered important information, which was very important.

"She is indeed a widow. His wife is not bad looking, but she is very tough. Otherwise, she would not have been given to Li Xinmin."

Director Yang doesn't mind some gossip. Li Zhiguo is favored by Director Bi and they are from the same faction. Besides, he doesn't go to work, so he won't gossip in the factory.

"I understand! I want Li Xinmin to go to the workshop for labor reform. I would like you to help me later. Then you can transfer Liu Haizhong to the second workshop to be a team leader."

Li Zhiguo planned to summon He Daqing back after a while to see if he could capture Li Xinmin's wife and cut off the source of his trouble. If successful, it would be a step up for He Daqing, and he would have no problem returning to the steel mill to be a canteen director.

Anyway, he can take advantage of the He family as he pleases. He is not afraid of He Daqing living a good life. As long as he is useful to him, that's enough.

"Li Zhiguo, you have to talk to Director Bi about this first. I can't bring myself to ask."

Director Yang didn't dare to do that, because in front of Director Bi, he was almost the same as the fat guy Liu Haizhong.

"No problem. I'll bring it up and you'll assist. You're the only one I respect in the steel mill. Don't let Li Xinmin stay here and cause trouble."

Li Zhiguo praised the man and then went back to the workshop.

As the workday was almost over, the toy excavator was finally completed. After it was assembled, it was an eye-opener and was so eye-catching.

It's like a miniature car, with seats, storage boxes, backrests, four wheels, a steering wheel, a horn, etc.

The most rare thing is the excavator boom and bucket, as well as the push rod design.

"This toy is so beautiful that I want to buy one for my son."

"I want to buy one too. Didn't you hear what Li Zhiguo said? This car costs more than 60 yuan, which is equivalent to two months' salary for me. I can't afford it."

"I think this toy excavator can really generate foreign exchange. People abroad have money and can afford to buy it for their children."

Bi Jianhua squatted down and touched the excavator, and exclaimed: "Li Zhiguo, what's wrong with your brain? You actually came up with such a good thing. Can the bucket in front of this car be used?"

"Of course, I'll show you."

Li Zhiguo called Liu Haizhong to come out and carry a bag of river sand over.

Then he sat on the toy excavator. This car became a hot seller in later generations. Basically every household bought one for their little boys to play with. They couldn't resist taking one.

When the river sand fell to the ground, Li Zhiguo slid over on the excavator, grabbed the handle to lift the boom up, operated the bucket to drop into the river sand, grabbed the push rod and pulled it, and the river sand was loaded into the bucket.

Then the man stepped back, rode the excavator to the other side, pushed the push rod forward, raised the bucket, and the river sand fell down.

"Unbelievable, this is so clever."

Director Bi's eyes turned red, and he immediately wanted to send the toy excavator up. It should still be in time at this point, as the big boss works overtime every night.

"Director Bi, please try it. Although this is a toy, it is made of steel and can be used by adults. It's just a little small."

Li Zhiguo stood up and gave up his seat to instruct Director Bi to play with toys?
"Okay, I'm an adult and I'm having so much fun, the kids can't stop me at all."

Bi Jianhua moved the river sand more than ten times before he stopped and wanted to take the excavator away immediately.

Li Zhiguo and his men escorted him to the car. Now that there was no one else outside, he said, "Director Bi, why don't you let Li Xinmin go to the second workshop for labor reform and let him receive education from the workers?"

Director Yang immediately said, "Director Bi, I think this is a good suggestion. How can you lead workers if you have never been a worker?"

"You two! Okay, I'll arrange a meeting tomorrow to discuss it."

Bi Jianhua was in a hurry to deliver the excavator, so he got on the back seat and left without much conversation. The excavator was on the back seat, and he had to watch over it the whole time.

He is ready, and so far, it is quite pleasant to work with Director Yang.

"Okay, make some time for it. Once Director Bi has some news, the excavator project will be launched immediately and you will be the one to lead it."

Director Yang also took the opportunity to put forward conditions, that is, if he ran away, he would not be seen for a year or two and would not be able to make the National Day gift next year.

"Okay, then you can ask Liu Haizhong to notify me. Well, I haven't collected the clothes hanging at home yet, so I'm leaving now."

Li Zhiguo didn't even wait for his wife to get off work. He left as soon as he finished his work.

"You kid!"

Director Yang cursed with a smile, then hurried back to his office to write a formal report.

However, Bi Jianhua hurried upstairs and after briefly reporting the situation, he was taken in directly without being asked to wait.

About ten minutes later, a car came speeding in and upon inspection, it was found to be carrying two bags of river sand.

"Small toys can also have great achievements! Include toy excavators in the five-year plan and give them to your Ministry of Metallurgy. Don't keep any in the country and make every effort to earn foreign exchange."

"Yes!"

Bi Jianhua was ecstatic. The Ministry of Metallurgy now had its 61st factory, and it would receive full support. They would be given both people and materials, and would generate foreign exchange at any cost.

"Jianhua, tell our little Song Jiang a message. I want to see a large backhoe passing through the square on National Day next year."

"Yes, leader!"

Bi Jianhua stood there for a while, then left tactfully. There was still a bag of river sand that had not been shoveled away, so he did not want to disturb his leader's interest.

"Brother Li, Boss Chen asked me to tell you to come over tomorrow."

Cai Quanwu was oiling the wheel of a bicycle in the front yard. It was a second-hand one, so it needed regular maintenance to last longer.

"Okay, I'll go there tomorrow. Old Cai, can you please have a word with me?"

"Brother Li, come to my house."

Cai Quanwu quickly washed his hands, led his people home, and quickly served peanuts and wine. He was not good at cooking, so he waited for Sha Zhu to come back before starting the fire.

When my father was alive, he wanted to teach him, but my mother didn't want to, saying that he should study. So he never learned, and as a result, he became a big guy because of the war.

"Old Cai, how's the situation over there? Have you captured Xu Huizhen?
I thought about it carefully. Your brother is a little old, and Xu Huizhen is only in her early twenties. She is not a good match for your brother.

As for Shazhu, he hasn't grown up yet and needs to continue honing his cooking skills.

Besides, you are his uncle, you can't be single while he gets married, so I decided to give you a crash course in training so that you can marry into his family as soon as possible."

(End of this chapter)