Siheyuan: He Yuzhu since 1958

When the leaders of the steel mill heard what Li Huaide said, their eyes lit up. Although they could get meat through connections, the quantity was limited, and there were many people in their families. Not only was it not satisfying to eat, but they also dared not eat it openly for fear of being reported by others. Now Li Huaide has got a large batch of meat. They can eat meat openly without worrying about getting into trouble.

After Li Huaide sat down, Hao Shuji asked, "Xiao Li, how much meat did you get this time?!"

Li Huaide replied: "About 3,000 kilograms. The next time will probably be after the New Year."

Hao Shuji nodded in satisfaction when he heard the numbers reported by Li Huaide, and then looked at Director Yang. Director Yang said, "We were originally planning to hold a summary meeting after New Year's Day. Since Deputy Director Li has got the meat, I think we should move the summary meeting forward. How about changing it to this Saturday?!"

The new office director Zhu Junchao couldn't help but say, "Today is already Wednesday, and there are still three days until Saturday. Isn't it too rushed?!"

Hao Shuji pondered for a few seconds and decided, "This Friday. Everyone should work hard these few days to compile all the data. Also, after the summary meeting on Saturday morning, don't arrange work for the workers in the afternoon. Let the workers relax, have a lunch at noon, and organize a movie in the evening."

Director Yang said, "Shuji, it's not easy for the workers now. Except for some who feed their whole family, most of them don't finish their food. I think the factory should be more generous. After the summary meeting, let them go directly to the canteen to get food. Those who want to eat in the factory can eat directly in the canteen. Those who don't want to can go home. But the work pressure of the security department will be greater on Saturday morning."

Li Huaide said: "I suggest that each member of the security department be given two dinner tickets. This is considered as compensation for them."

Hao Shuji nodded and said, "I agree!"

"I agree too!" As Hao Shuji nodded, the other workshop directors expressed their agreement.

Director Yang said, "Since no one has any objection, let's make it this way." Then Director Yang quickly scanned the faces of everyone present, and finally looked at Hao Shuji and said, "I want to remind everyone present. Meat is a good thing now. If you want to eat meat, watch your mouth! At the same time, tell the workers not to say anything that shouldn't be said. If anyone comes to ask for money, and I know who leaked it, I will punish him! Don't say I'm ruthless then!"

Then we talked about some things in daily work and then the meeting ended.

As the meat was transported back to the factory, the workers soon knew about the Saturday lunch party. However, because Director Yang had reminded the workshop directors in advance, the workshop directors also reminded the workshop workers when they issued the Saturday lunch party tickets. In order to eat the meat, the workers knew what to do.

After lunch, He Yuzhu was called to Li Huaide's office. Li Huaide waited for He Yuzhu to enter his office, took out the envelope from the drawer, put it on the table, and said, "Zhuzi, you did a good job this time. A total of 3,300 kilograms. Here are 2,000 yuan and some bills."

He Yuzhu picked up the envelope, took out three hundred yuan and put it in front of Li Huaide, saying, "Brother Li, the other party said that three thousand kilograms is the agreed number. The extra three hundred kilograms of meat are a favor to you, Director Yang, and Hao Shuji. We should keep things one by one."

After hearing what He Yuzhu said, Li Huaide looked at the front and laughed, saying, "You are still a good guy. But you just said that we should keep things to ourselves. You can keep the money first. I will greet Director Yang and Hao Shuji later. Don't worry about the rest. Also, Zhuzi, the New Year is coming soon. Can you help me get another batch of things?!"

He Yuzhu said, "Brother Li, don't say anything else. Give me the list! I'll let you know when I get the stuff."

"I knew you were a kind person!" Li Huaide took out a list he had prepared long ago from his jacket pocket and handed it to He Yuzhu. He Yuzhu took the list and looked at it, then said, "There is basically no problem with these things. If the quantity is not enough, I can help you find other things."

Li Huaide said, "Okay! I'll do as you say. My future depends on you."

He Yuzhu smiled, collected the money on the table, and said, "Then I'll leave first!"

After He Yuzhu left, Li Huaide asked Li Huaian to take 300 kilograms of pork from the warehouse and put it into the small warehouse used for the small kitchen, and then left the office.

More than ten minutes later, Li Huaide walked to the door of Hao Shuji's office and knocked on it. Hao Shuji heard the knock and shouted, "Come in!"

Li Huaide pushed the door open and walked into the office, calling out, "Hao Shuji!"

Hao Shuji saw Li Huaide and asked, "Xiao Li, why are you here? What's the matter?!"

Li Huaide said, "Hao Shuji, we got a total of 3,300 kilograms of pork this time. You and Director Yang each have a quota of 100 kilograms of pork. I have had the meat delivered to the small warehouse used by the small kitchen. Here are the tickets, a total of 100, and each ticket can take one kilogram of meat."

When Hao Shuji saw the note Li Huaide handed over, he said with difficulty: "Xiao Li, this is not appropriate, right?!"

Li Huaide said, "Hao Shuji, what's inappropriate about this?! The New Year is coming soon. You and Director Yang both have social engagements. In previous years, our factory didn't have anything to show off. This year, our factory is doing better, and we can't let others gossip about it, right?!"

Hao Shuji hesitated for a moment, then said with a smile, "Okay! Then I'll accept it with reluctance."

"That's right! I still have to go to Director Yang, so I won't stay here any longer. I'll leave first!" After saying that, Li Huaide left Hao Shuji's office.

Watching Li Huaide's figure disappear at the office door, Hao Shuji suddenly breathed a sigh of relief and muttered, "After all, he is that guy's son-in-law, he is not simple! Xiao Yang will have a hard time working with him in the future." After that, Hao Shuji put the note away.

Director Yang knew Li Huaide's habits to some extent, so when Li Huaide came to the door and mentioned the matter of the 100 kilograms of meat, Director Yang was not polite and directly put away the note.

Saturday finally arrived amid the workers' anticipation. Early in the morning, all the workers arrived at the steel mill in clean and tidy work clothes. After eight o'clock, the workers entered the meeting place one after another in the workshop. At 8:30, the year-end summary meeting began. First, Hao Shuji spoke, followed by Director Yang, and then a series of commendations. The rewards this year were very simple. A paper certificate, an enamel pot or a fountain pen, anyway, the things were very simple. At eleven o'clock in the morning, the summary meeting ended. The workers left the venue one after another and went to the canteen represented by their respective colors to get food according to the color of the meal coupons.

The factory leaders gathered in the small restaurant. Seeing the dazzling array of dishes on the table, the factory leaders' eyes sparkled. Hao Shuji and Director Yang saw the reactions of everyone present. Both of them showed a bitter smile. Then, with Li Huaide's greeting, everyone sat down. Director Yang and Hao Shuji exchanged a few polite words, and finally Hao Shuji announced the start of the dinner. Then, the sound of chopsticks hitting plates could be heard in the small restaurant.

After the meal, Hao Shuji said to Li Huaide: "Xiao Li, you did a good job this time! Don't be proud in the future, keep it up!"

"Hey!" Li Huaide responded obediently. After Director Yang and Hao Shuji left, Li Huaide gave three pounds of meat to each of the section chief and workshop director, with whom he had a good relationship. Anyway, except for He Yuzhu, no one in the entire steel rolling mill was dissatisfied today.