Courtyard House: A Great Musician! Red Songs Resound Worldwide

Some were even more outspoken, directly revealing the various grievances they had suffered over the past year...

However, to Li Chaoyang's surprise, the young man who came from the factory office was...

Although he was promoted to deputy section chief through a work-to-career program, he was essentially doing the work of a librarian while holding the position of deputy section chief.

The young man's name was Qian Jiadong, which sounded like a name from the south.

Previously, because I had attended high school and written some articles, Director Liu transferred me from a factory worker position to an office position in the publicity department.

As a result, after he went to the factory office, he couldn't even work as a librarian anymore.

Because Director Liu stipulated the library's opening hours...

As a result, this deputy section chief, who was temporarily employed as a worker, could only work as a clerk in the factory office, receiving a worker's salary...

Needless to say, the benefits are the same as everyone else's.

But the two who didn't come today are different... They not only brought along the three measly people from the propaganda department.

They could also receive additional benefits from the factory office from Director Liu.

As for where Director Liu got the extra benefits for the factory office, the deputy section chief knew perfectly well where the money came from.

Regarding this, he decided to find an opportunity to report the situation to Section Chief Li privately after the meeting.

Li Chaoyang listened to everyone's brief self-introductions and the specific tasks of each group.

I had already roughly figured it out in my mind.

In short, now that I'm here, the publicity department can no longer be just an invisible department like it was in the steel rolling mill before!

Not only that, but they also have to participate fully in all major events in the factory.

Moreover, this cultural center, which has been closed for nearly a year, must be put back into operation.

After everyone finished speaking, Li Chaoyang had already made many notes in his notebook.

However, things shouldn't be rushed, so Li Chaoyang did a quick review.

The decision was made to start by reopening the cultural center.

After organizing his thoughts, Li Chaoyang closed his work notebook.

Seeing this, everyone knew that Section Chief Li was about to speak, so they all sat up straight and picked up their pens to take notes.

"After listening to everyone's comments, I have a basic understanding of the current situation of our publicity department."

"We also learned about the difficulties everyone has faced in work and life over the past year."

"Next, I think our propaganda department must change the current situation."

"And change begins with reopening this cultural center."

"Reopen the workers' activity room and library."

"This can greatly enrich the workers' spare time and enhance their cultural learning."

"I believe these two points are crucial for a steel rolling mill like ours with tens of thousands of workers."

"What do you guys think?" Li Chaoyang asked, not forgetting to ask for everyone's opinion after he finished speaking.

After all, the meeting was set from the outset with the theme of mutual understanding and discussion...

However, everyone's attention was completely captivated by Li Chaoyang's words about changing the status quo.

I even have an urge to clap my hands in agreement right now...

They desperately wanted to change the status quo!

Of course, some people have expressed concerns about the plan to reopen the cultural center.

And this person was Qian Jiadong, who came from the factory office.

"Section Chief, since you proposed reopening the cultural center, there's something I still need to tell you."

Upon hearing this, the crowd, who had just raised their hands to applaud, paused for a moment and all stared at Qian Jiadong with hostile eyes.

Li Chaoyang looked at him with some surprise, but after a moment he smiled and said, "Tell me what you think."

"Section Chief, there's something that nobody knows: Director Liu wanted to temporarily close the Workers' Cultural Center."

"It was approved by the factory manager, and the reason given was that the workers were neglecting their regular work due to their hobbies..."

"This is also why the library's opening hours are restricted."

"After that, the cultural center became what it is now, only opening when major events are held at the factory."

"It's off the rest of the time..."

Li Chaoyang frowned slightly upon hearing this and asked, "The situation you're describing..."

But before he could even ask, Qian Jiadong blurted out, "Section Chief, this is absolutely true."

"I drafted that report that was submitted to the factory manager for approval..."

"I remember it very clearly... and at that time, many workers did indeed delay production in the workshop because of their hobbies."

"There were even workers absent from work..."

Chapter Twenty-Four: An Unexpected Turn - The Factory Manager Has a Fiery Temper?

Li Chaoyang frowned again at this new situation.

He originally thought that only Director Liu had shut down the cultural center.

But unexpectedly, the factory manager approved this...

Can this matter still proceed?

If it's just because of Director Liu, then he should just open it up directly.

However, to reopen now, it is necessary to communicate with the factory manager first.

Otherwise, it could really get you into trouble....

But he already said it!

Li Chaoyang didn't want to give up on the first thing he proposed because of such a small difficulty.

But after considering it for a while, Li Chaoyang decided to ask for everyone's opinion first...

He believed that his idea would definitely be approved by most of the department members.

After all, he had seen the expectant expressions on everyone's faces when he said he wanted to change the status quo.

Seeing that everyone had fallen into deep thought again because of Qian Jiadong's words, Li Chaoyang asked, "So what are your thoughts now? Do you think it's good for the cultural center to reopen?"

"Is it safer to maintain the status quo...?"

Upon hearing this, everyone suddenly looked up... staring at Li Chaoyang in disbelief.

Ren Guizhong, in particular, asked directly, "Section Chief, of course we hope that the Cultural Center can reopen."

"However, according to Deputy Section Chief Qian, the factory director has already agreed."

"What can we do now?"

"You may not know this, but our factory manager is notoriously difficult to talk to."

"Especially when it comes to production-related issues, he has a terrible temper..."

"Do you think he would agree to us reopening the cultural center?"

The factory manager has a fiery temper? That's new information!

Li Chaoyang recalled the enthusiastic middle-aged man he met when he reported to the factory director's office...

But no matter how I look at it, he doesn't seem like a leader with a fiery temper...

After thinking for a moment, Li Chaoyang said to Ren Guizhong with a confident look, "You don't need to worry about this. I will definitely communicate with the factory director and try my best to persuade him."

"All you need to do is tell me your attitude towards my decision to reopen the cultural center."

Hearing Li Chaoyang's resolute words, hope rekindled in everyone's eyes...

At this moment, a bespectacled employee stood up and said, "Section Chief, just like what Comrade Ren Guizhong said earlier."

"We certainly support your reopening of the cultural center."

"And I often hear complaints from my coworkers that the factory is treating them like machines now."

"After get off work, people usually just eat and rest in their free time; they don't have any recreational activities..."

"I believe that if we reopen the cultural center, not only will we support it."

"The vast majority of my colleagues in the factory will definitely support this..."

"Especially young workers..."

"I think before you talk to the factory manager, you could first gather and collect opinions from your fellow workers..."

Li Chaoyang quickly waved to the somewhat excited young man.

"No rush, no rush, take your time. Nobody has any other work to do today."

"Let's sit down and talk it over..."

This was like opening a floodgate, and everyone started discussing it enthusiastically.