Siheyuan: After becoming a traitor, first let the Huai Ru River overflow its banks.

Inside the security department, Li Weiguo and Ma Sijiu congratulated Li Jianjun.

"Jianjun, you've really made it big now! Congratulations on becoming the deputy section chief."

They both sincerely congratulated Li Jianjun.

During the days I worked with Li Jianjun, Li Jianjun was the one managing the security department in place of the section chief.

Li Jianjun's talents are beginning to be displayed.

"Thank you, thank you. However, I will need your cooperation in my future work."

Li Jianjun showed no sign of the immense sense of superiority that comes with promotion; instead, he appeared quite indifferent.

Ma Sijiu and Li Weiguo greatly admired Li Jianjun's calm attitude.

Anyone would be overjoyed to hear this happening to a young man in his early twenties.

But Li Jianjun happened to act exceptionally mature and composed.

"Jianjun, your promotion is great news. Why don't you treat us to dinner tonight?"

Li Jianjun readily agreed; they were colleagues, and besides, his current salary wasn't low.

"Sure, you can choose any location."

Li Jianjun didn't care about this small amount of money.

When Li Jianjun got off work in the evening, he called Ma Sijiu, Li Weiguo, and another worker from the workshop who was usually on good terms with Li Jianjun.

The four of them went to a restaurant near the steel mill and had a good celebration.

While they were celebrating, the good news also reached the courtyard house.

The people inside the courtyard were all incredibly surprised.

The third uncle was the first to know.

He spends all day guarding the gate, looking for an opportunity to take advantage of other people's property; he's practically become the loudspeaker of the entire courtyard.

"Li Jianjun has been promoted to deputy section chief of the steel rolling mill."

The news spread like wildfire.

An older woman had just returned from grocery shopping when she heard the news.

When she got home, she told Yi Zhonghai about it.

"Old Yan said that it wasn't Xu Damao who became the deputy section chief, but Li Jianjun."

"Isn't this perfect? ​​Xu Damao is very vengeful and ambitious. If he gains power, everyone in our compound will suffer."

The older woman nodded.

"Who can argue with that? This Xu Damao is selfish and doesn't get along with anyone in the courtyard."

"Fortunately, God has eyes."

After Li Jianjun returned from the celebration, his third uncle and third aunt stood directly at the door.

Upon seeing Li Jianjun approaching, the sharp-eyed Yan Bugui was the first to walk towards him with a smile.

"Jianjun, I heard you've become the deputy head of the security section. That's impressive, young man."

Liu Haizhong was very envious when he saw that Li Jianjun had also been promoted.

Even after returning home, I was still feeling down.

Li Jianjun was only 21 years old when he became the deputy section chief.

Liu Haizhong is almost 48 years old this year, and he hasn't even become a minor official.

It seems I need to work harder.

Hearing everyone in the courtyard congratulating Li Jianjun, Liu Hai felt a pang of sadness.

He walked through the crowd without saying a word and went straight home.

All night, Liu Haizhong was thinking about how he should promote this position before he retired.

This will result in a higher pension after retirement.

The next day after arriving at work, Liu Haizhong couldn't wait to find Director Li.

He came up with a way to get promoted quickly. Lou Xiao'e's father was Lou Bancheng, the owner of the Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill back then.

Around 1955 or 1966, the company began to form a joint venture, and the Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill founded by Lou Bancheng gradually became a state-owned enterprise.

Chapter 51 Liu Hai's Plans

Lou Bancheng, as a major capitalist, also received the criticism he deserved.

His home had been raided by the workers' picket team more than once, and the number of small and large yellow croakers inside was countless.

However, Liu Haizhong's wife had previously worked as a maid in the Lou family.

She told Liu Haizhong that the Lou family kept the small yellow croakers in soap boxes, making them difficult for outsiders to spot.

Liu Haizhong participated as one of the members when the Lou family raided their home last time.

This was something his wife recently brought up: the Lou family hiding small yellow croakers in the soap dish.

Liu Haizhong felt this was an opportunity.

If this news is told to Director Li, it will surely be a great achievement.

Then the promotion was a natural progression.

Liu Haizhong's relationship with Director Li wasn't exactly that close.

Before Liu Haizhong knocked on the door of Director Li's office, he had already thought of his specific words.

Although he only graduated from elementary school and wasn't particularly bright, he carefully considered the matter in order to advance his career.

Is Director Li here?

"Who is it? Come in."

With a sound of the door being pushed open, Director Li looked up and saw an elderly comrade he didn't recognize.

"you are?"

Liu Haizhong quickly introduced himself to Director Li.

"Hello Director Li, I'm from Workshop 3, a level 7 fitter, my name is Liu Haizhong."

Despite having over 10,000 employees, the Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill doesn't have many senior fitters.

There are only two or three level-eight fitters like Yi Zhonghai in a single Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill.

There are about seven or eight level-seven fitters like Liu Haizhong at Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill.

"A level seven fitter? Old comrade, you're very skilled."

Director Li stood up and looked at Liu Haizhong.

"Come, come, old comrade, please sit here."

Liu Haizhong was flattered, which greatly encouraged him.

"Director Li, I started working at the age of 18 and I am now 48 years old, which means I have 30 years of service."

"I'm considered one of the older colleagues at our steel rolling mill. I even served as the second oldest in the family compound of the Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill, managing the entire compound."

"Director Li, I'm very ambitious and motivated. Could you perhaps give me a chance?"

Only then did Director Li realize the purpose of Liu Haizhong's visit.

He looked Liu Haizhong up and down. As the saying goes, no one gets up early without a reason, and this guy was also weighing his options.

Liu Haizhong knew it was time to reveal his trump card.

"Director Li, I have something to tell you. The small yellow croakers at Lou Bancheng's house haven't all been caught yet."

“Director Li, I can do anything for you. His little yellow croaker wasn’t caught. If you let me become the group leader of the workers’ picket team, I’ll come back to you directly.”

Director Li didn't expect Liu Haizhong to be so direct.

"You old comrade, you really know how to joke. You can't do things like this, where you pocket the money for yourself."

Liu Haizhong knew that what he was doing was risky, but everyone in the factory knew that Director Li was particularly greedy for money.

Liu Haizhong stood up, as if to show his loyalty.

"As long as Director Li can give me this opportunity, I, Lao Liu, will do my best to serve Director Li in the future."

Liu Haizhong's attitude made Director Li somewhat skeptical.

After all, their relationship hadn't reached that level yet.

Upon seeing this, Liu Haizhong took out 100 yuan from his pocket.

"Director Li, this is just a small token of my appreciation, please accept it."

"As long as you make me the group leader of this workers' picket team, I'll have plenty of opportunities to show my respect to you in the future."

Liu Haizhong's meaning was clear: take 100 yuan to test the waters first.

This was only a month and a half's salary for him, but it got him the position of group leader in the workers' disciplinary team. It was a huge win for him.

Sure enough, Director Li beamed with joy when he saw the thick wad of banknotes.

“Look at what you’re saying, old comrade. You’ve been working for thirty years, it’s time to move around.”

"But if you need anything in the future, just come to me directly, no need to be so polite."

Knowing that Director Li was embarrassed to accept the money in person, Liu Haizhong simply shoved the money into his pocket.

"Then it's settled, Director Li. I'll be waiting for your good news."

After finishing his business, Liu Haizhong slipped out of Director Li's office.

Looking at Director Li's greedy expression just now, Liu Haizhong was certain that he had a very good chance of getting the position.

On his way back to the workshop, Liu Haizhong found his steps becoming lighter and his whole body feeling more relaxed.

He's almost fifty years old, and finally he can move up in his official position.