A nation's industrial development begins with junior engineers.

Speaking of Nan Yi, he's quite the unlucky guy.

He was born into the family of a wealthy restaurant owner, and after liberation, he became a chef in a machinery factory.

Unfortunately, he was relegated to cleaning toilets due to his past remarks. He was basically unknown to the public.

Sure enough, the machine factory was going to be merged, and no one notified him. He overheard the workers talking about it while he was cleaning the toilets.

That's how he found his way here and mingled into the morning's work team to enter the steel rolling mill.

At noon, I was thinking about whether I could get some food at the cafeteria, and that's when Director Sun conscripted me.

Just as Nan Yi started busying himself in the cafeteria, Jiang Xia and the others continued their discussion.

"Old Li, I think Xiao Jiang's device for raising groundwater by utilizing atmospheric pressure has great potential!" Director Yang said to Li Changfu as soon as he sat down.

Li Changfu nodded: "Yes! If we connect a flexible hose to the outlet, we can irrigate the fields directly!"

“Especially now, the water level at wellheads in various places has dropped quite severely. With this, we can save at least two strong laborers!” Ma Zhendong added.

Ma Zhendong often goes back to the countryside, and he knows the current situation there very well.

"So that means it's possible?"

"Let's do it!"

“But before we get started…” Director Yang looked at Jiang Xia. “Let’s give this thing a proper name. Atmospheric pressure and stuff like that are just too awkward to pronounce!”

Everyone laughed.

After another heated discussion, the device was finally named the Red Star Pump Well.

Urged by Director Yang, the technical staff wrote the project report right there at the large dining table in the canteen.

Just then, the project book was finished. The food from the kitchen was also served.

Everyone had been busy for a long time and was exhausted and hungry.

As soon as the table was cleared, they started eating heartily.

Towards the end of the meal, Director Sun hesitantly emerged from the kitchen.

"Everyone, how's the food?"

Factory Director Yang gave a thumbs up: "Old Sun, the canteen is well managed! The food is especially delicious today! Your chefs' skills have improved again!"

Ma Weihong and several other people who regularly eat at the cafeteria also nodded in approval, saying it was even better than before.

Director Sun was overjoyed, his eyes darting around. He then called Nan Yi out from the kitchen.

"Factory manager, look, this comrade used to work at the machinery factory. He's the one who cooked today's dishes!"

Yang Youning nodded; the merger notice had already been sent out. It wasn't surprising that employees from the machinery factory were reporting for duty.

However, Yang Youning immediately recalled the advice that Secretary Lin had given him.

Damn it, we must firmly grasp the power over personnel in this merger. That brat Li Huaide is up to no good, I'll chop him up!

Director Sun then said, "Factory Director, I'd like to assign Nan Yi directly to the second canteen. The cook there is retiring next month, so he could fill the gap perfectly. What do you think?"

After a moment's thought, Director Yang nodded.

Director Sun raised an eyebrow at Nan Yi smugly, as if to say, "A real man is meticulous, isn't he? I'll do what I promised you right away!"

But in reality, Director Sun was thinking: Hey, He Yuzhu, aren't you so great? Now someone even more powerful has come along. Let's see how you manage to act all high and mighty now.

Ha, who says people back then were simple-minded? They were all worldly-wise!

However, looking at Nan Yi beside him, Jiang Xia kept having doubts.

Isn't this supposed to be a traditional courtyard house? How did Nan Yi suddenly appear?

He chuckled to himself, thinking, "Whatever. I can be reborn, and I have this unreliable system. It wouldn't be surprising if something else happened."

After finishing their meal, everyone went their separate ways.

Leaving aside the extremely busy Factory Director Yang, the technical department staff split into two groups, with Ma Weihong staying behind in the technical department's maintenance office.

Ma Zhendong led a team to the repair workshop to refine the water pressure well process. Once the workers from the machinery factory arrived, production could begin immediately.

Four Pillars and Five Pillars were taken by Jiangxia to the transport team to install sprinklers on the Jiefang trucks there.

Everything was proceeding smoothly and thriving.

Factory director's office.

"Xiao Liu! Where's Li Huaide?"

"A leader from a higher-level department has arrived, and Deputy Factory Director Li is accompanying him at the guesthouse!"

"Ha, where did all these leaders come from? They're just freeloaders! Since he likes to eat so much, let him eat! Give me the recent list of attendees!"

Secretary Liu wiped his sweat. "Yes, Factory Manager. But the list and daily work reports are in the cabinet, and the keys are with Deputy Factory Manager Li!"

"Should I report this right away?"

"Ha," Factory Director Yang grinned, "No need!"

After saying that, he gave the cabinet a standard back kick.

With a "crack," a large hole appeared in the wooden cabinet.

Yang Youning examined the hole and muttered to himself, "Too small, not enough!"

Then Cool Cool kicked it hard again, turning a perfectly good cabinet into pieces.

"Comfortable!"

"Organize this and move all the documents to my office!"

"If Li Huaide has any objections to this, tell him to come and see me personally!"

After saying that, Yang Youning left with a flourish, leaving his bewildered secretary, Liu.

What to do? Secretary Liu was in a panic. Should she report the situation to her immediate supervisor first, or do as the factory manager instructed?

The commotion in the deputy factory director's office had already attracted the attention of those nearby.

They dared not go out, crowding around the door like sardines to eavesdrop. Only after hearing Director Yang's departing footsteps did they dare to peek out cautiously.

"Hey? What's wrong? Why is Director Yang so angry?"

"I don't know, I couldn't hear very clearly. It sounded like Director Li was talking to the leaders, which angered Yang Youning?"

"Tsk tsk, when gods fight, troublemakers suffer. I can't control it, I can't control it!"

Hearing the gossip, Secretary Liu gave a bitter laugh. "Isn't this just a case of ordinary people suffering? I'm just a lowly secretary, what's the point of all this?"

Should we go to the guesthouse or not?

Thinking of this, Secretary Liu watched as Zhao Dezhu from the personnel department slipped out of the office.

Well, looks like I don't need to run anymore.

Li Huaide was much closer to Zhao Dezhu than to himself.

Secretary Liu squatted down and began organizing the files, her gaze gradually shifting from confusion to determination.

"Factory manager, the files are all here."

"In addition, this is a separate list regarding the policy on changing agricultural residents' status to non-agricultural residents..."

Zhao Dezhu also ran with all his might, covering a distance that usually takes more than ten minutes in just six minutes.

He Yuzhu had just finished cooking the braised sea cucumber with scallions. As usual, he put two into his lunchbox before taking it out the door.

"Braised sea cucumber with scallions, please enjoy!"

Just as He Yuzhu pushed open the banquet hall door, Zhao Dezhu slipped in through the crack in the door.

"Brother-in-law!"

Li Huaide turned around and angrily scolded in a low voice, "No manners! What are you shouting for? Get out!"

Zhao Dezhu felt a little wronged, but he could only pant heavily and slip out through the crack in the door again.

The leader standing nearby spoke up: "Director Li, is there some urgent matter at the factory?"

"Oh, it's nothing. No problem! Taking care of Minister Zhao is the most important thing!"

The leader nodded in satisfaction.

Another leader stood up:

"Haha, Director Li is truly a remarkable person. My son's matter is all thanks to Director Li's help. I, Shu, thank you in advance!"

"Director Shu, you flatter me. Your son is an exceptional individual, destined for greatness. How could he possibly stoop to working at a steel mill!"

"Haha, everyone, drink to your hearts' content!"

Watching Li Huaide at the banquet, he seemed to be in his element.

He Yuzhu cast an admiring glance at him.

That's what a great person is like!