Siheyuan's Silly Pillar has been replaced by someone else

Knowing that He Yuzhu wouldn't help, Qin Huairu turned her attention to Xu Damao.

Lin Jinghan noticed that Qin Huairu was no longer hanging around the He family, so she asked He Yuzhu what was going on.

He Yuzhu said, "She's delusional, wanting to take over Yi Zhonghai's position."

Lin Jinghan said, "I can't take over now."

"That's why I said she's delusional."

The system of children taking over the family business was originally implemented to ensure the livelihood of workers.

However, too many problems arose during the implementation of the return. These included things like sudden retirements, lowering the quality of recruitment, and corruption.

To stop this chaos, the government abolished the succession system.

During this period, only four industries—mining, exploration, logging, and salt production—allowed children to take over their businesses.

Steel rolling mills are not among these four industries.

When Yi Zhonghai retires, his job will be taken back and then redistributed.

Back when Sha Zhu was in power, Yi Zhonghai had considered having Bang Geng succeed him, but it didn't work out.

At that time, he was still holding the title of an eighth-grade worker, but he still couldn't get it done.

If it were during this period, Yi Zhonghai would have been even less able to accomplish it.

He Yuzhu wouldn't let the Jia family accomplish this.

Banggeng, you should spend a few more years training in the countryside.

Two days later, Xu Damao came to us and brought up Qin Huairu's matter.

"Do you know why Qin Huairu came to me? He actually wants me to find a job for Banggeng."

He Yuzhu said, "Judging from your expression, you didn't agree to her request."

Xu Damao said, "Of course I didn't agree. I'm not stupid, how could I dare to agree to her?"

Did she contact you?

He Yuzhu said, "I did look for them. But I rejected them outright."

Xu Damao said, "Why didn't you remind me? I almost fell for her trick."

He Yuzhu said irritably, "That's your own fault. Haven't you ever seen a woman before? How could you fall for her tricks?"

Qin Huai tried everything he could at the factory, but he couldn't get Bang Geng a job.

She has a bad reputation, and now that she's getting old, the factory leaders don't like her.

Qin Huairu sat in Yi Zhonghai's room, crying incessantly.

Yi Zhonghai felt a hint of joy in his heart: "Huai Ru, children are not allowed to take over the business now."

No one dared to disobey.

Qin Huai said, "I know. I just want to find someone to give your retirement job to Bang Geng."

It's not like no one's never done this before.

Yi Zhonghai said, "Sha Zhu refuses to help, and the factory leaders won't agree. We ordinary people have no way to help."

If you ask me, let's just forget about it.

Qin Huairu suddenly raised her head and stared at Yi Zhonghai: "What about that stick?"
"If he doesn't come back, what will happen to our retirement?"

Yi Zhonghai dared not look Qin Huairu in the eye and said, "Let's wait two more years. The country will also consider this issue."

You wrote to Banggeng, telling him we were trying to find a solution for him. You urged me not to get married there under any circumstances.

Qin Huairu burst into tears.

Yi Zhonghai thought for a moment and said, "Huai Ru, don't cry. This is what I think: the young people in the factory aren't skilled enough."

I plan to talk to the factory and see if I can continue working there after I retire.

"Will this work?" Qin Huairu asked, her expression somewhat complicated.

Since Bang Geng is unable to take over, she naturally hopes that Yi Zhonghai can continue working.

According to regulations, those who have worked for more than 20 years are entitled to a retirement pension of 75% of their salary.

Yi Zhonghai's current salary is 35, but after retirement he will only receive 26.

Our family was already struggling financially, and if we lost another ten dollars, we would be even more destitute.

Yi Zhonghai said confidently, "Why not? Meng Zhenghao from Workshop 7 and Wei Chuheng from Workshop 9 continued to work in the factory after they retired."

Back then, our skills were about the same. They were luckier than me; they passed the Level 8 worker exam. I was a few years younger than them, and my skills weren't any worse.

Qin Huai hesitated and said, "But will Li Huaide agree?"

Yi Zhonghai looked intently at Qin Huairu: "This is where I need your help. If you can help me persuade Li Huaide, there won't be any problem at all."

Qin Huai pondered for a moment and decided it was worth a try.

"Li Huaide won't see me anymore."

Yi Zhonghai said, "We can think of a way. He doesn't want to see you during the day, so we can go to him at night."

"Then you should plead with him to give me the treatment of a level seven worker."

There's no need to say anything more; just look at Qin Huairu's bright, sparkling eyes.

A level 7 worker earns more than 80 yuan a month.

Putting aside other reasons, Qin Huairu would give it a try for this reason alone.

The two of them began to keep an eye on Li Huaide.

One evening, He Yuzhu was working as a hostess when he saw the two men on his way home and immediately sensed something was very wrong.

These two rarely wander around outside.

Qin Huairu was known for being late and leaving early.

Back then, in order to steal Sha Zhu's lunchbox, she would basically leave before the end of the workday.

The goal was to ambush Sha Zhu by the pond before he returned to the courtyard house.

Throughout her life, even without Sha Zhu's lunchbox, her habit remained unchanged.

As for Yi Zhonghai, he was also someone who didn't work overtime. In order to maintain control of the courtyard house, he basically wouldn't leave the house except during working hours.

While others were contributing to the factory and not going home for ten days or half a month, this person could still hold a general meeting of the whole courtyard every now and then to donate money to Qin Huairu.

That's how leisurely he is.

He Yuzhu had never seen the two of them go home after get off work and instead wander around the streets.

Although he didn't know their purpose, He Yuzhu wisely stayed away from them.

When he got home, Lin Jinghan had already prepared dinner and was just waiting for him to come home for the meal.

Why are you all sweaty?

He Yuzhu then recounted what he had seen about the two of them.

Lin Jinghan said, "I just felt like something was missing in the courtyard."

They seem to be coming home very late these past few days. What do you think they're up to?
Is this targeting you?

He Yuzhu's first thought was also this, but it didn't seem like it.

If it were directed at him personally, he wouldn't be dragging his feet like this. You see, Yi Zhonghai and his men have never taken He Yuzhu seriously.

They always treated He Yuzhu like a fool.

"It shouldn't be. I already warned Qin Huairu last time that it's pointless for her to waste her time on me."

Besides, even if he wanted to find me, he shouldn't have brought Yi Zhonghai with him.

Given my relationship with Yi Zhonghai, I definitely wouldn't agree.

Lin Jinghan couldn't figure out what these two people's purpose was. They couldn't possibly be like young lovers, openly flirting outside the home.

"Forget it. As long as it's not looking for you, it has nothing to do with our family."

They have so many troubles; who can possibly take care of them all?

He Yuzhu sat down to eat, but he was a little curious. He thought for a moment and decided to tell Xu Damao so that Xu Damao could investigate.

After hearing this, Xu Damao said, "Why do you care about this? Maybe the couple is just looking for excitement."

He Yuzhu said, "What thrills? No matter how much they're looking for excitement, they shouldn't be doing it near a steel mill."

Think about it carefully. After get off work, don't those two always go back to the courtyard house early?

Xu Damao thought for a moment and said, "That's true. All three of them, including Yi Zhonghai, don't like working overtime."

Then I'll send someone to investigate.

He Yuzhu nodded: "Just keep a close eye on them quietly. Also, I remind you, don't be too strict with those who make mistakes in the factory."

Xu Damao ignored He Yuzhu's reminder. (End of Chapter)