In the reborn era, the lucky bag is enjoying the show in the factory area.

Director Xu was very pleased with Luo Yu's return.

"I thought you wouldn't be back until after October 1st. It's good that you're back; I have a mission for you."

Luo Yu was delighted, "I guarantee I'll complete the mission."

Upstairs, when Xi Beizhan arrived at the mine manager's office, Mine Manager Hao was having a heart-to-heart talk with Ding Weimin, or rather, it was Mine Manager Hao giving his opinion unilaterally.

“Xiao Ding, you and Xiao Luo arrived at the mine one after the other. Look at Xiao Luo, not only has she been promoted, but she’s also been given a promotion. When she comes back, she’ll be promoted to deputy director next year.”

I'm not urging you, but you still need to work hard to improve.

It'll be another six months before I get my permanent position, right?

Take a look?

Is it because you're not proactive enough? You need to think about how to improve your professional skills and how you can better serve the people.

Xiao Ding, you're a college student, much better than Xiao Luo and the others. Let's not rush things, let's wait another six months. Six months later, you...

Ah, even after becoming a full-fledged member, he's still not at the same level as Ronaldinho.

Look at you, you went to university, and you're not even as successful as Luo, who only went to high school…

Ding Weimin listened to Mine Manager Hao's rambling without expression. Hearing a noise outside, he turned around and saw Xi Beizhan.

I've never found this man so pleasing to the eye in my entire life!

Savior!

"Captain Xi is back. Come in quickly. The mine manager has been waiting for you for many days. He's been talking about you every day while you were away."

Director Hao slammed the lid of his teacup shut. "Nonsense, I wasn't thinking about him at all."

"Yes, yes, I was just talking nonsense. I don't know who's been drinking a lot these days."

Xi Beizhan could also tell that our Mine Manager Hao had drunk too much today.

Xi Beizhan leaned against the door frame, watching Director Hao with an expression of anticipation, and also gave Ding Weimin a wink.

Remember, I saved your life.

Ding Weimin: [I'll remember. I'll treat you to drinks later.]

Xi Beizhan squinted and calmly walked into Director Hao's office. Ding Weimin took this opportunity to leave quickly, making sure to close the door before leaving.

"Where did our Mine Manager Hao get so drunk today? Aren't you afraid my aunt will scold you when she gets home? Don't come begging me for mercy when you're forced to kneel on a washboard!"

Mine Manager Hao hadn't fully recovered yet. He looked Xi Beizhan up and down carefully, then rubbed his eyes. "You're really drunk. How come I saw that kid Xi?"

That old Xing, he didn't even try to shield me. What use is he? My son Xi is much better. I just wonder when he'll be back?

"That brat, he didn't even bother to call me! He let me out and then disappeared without a trace. He doesn't even think about this old man!"

Upon hearing this, Xi Beizhan felt a surge of warmth in his heart, clicked his tongue, and tears welled up in his eyes, which he forcefully suppressed. He then got up to help Director Hao.

"The old man was really drunk; he didn't recognize me for a long time. I ended up taking all his tea leaves."

He helped Mine Manager Hao lie down on the sofa, and to keep him warm, he covered him with the coat he had hung by the door. He then sat in the chair and watched him for a long time. Seeing that he was still fast asleep, he quietly left the mine manager's office.

As soon as they stepped outside, Ding Weimin looked over and asked, "Asleep?"

Xi Beizhan nodded, tossed a cigarette to Ding Weimin, and the two went outside, squatting on the corridor by the door, taking puffs of smoke.

"Who was the old man drinking with?"

Ding Weimin said with a smile, "The director of the mining bureau came down to inspect and had lunch in our canteen. A new chef just happened to come to the canteen. You know what kind of person your Uncle Hao is. He gets cocky when he gets some good food, and that's how it ended up."

Xi Beizhan smiled helplessly, "Old man, you haven't changed at all. It's been so many years and you're still like this. You don't remember anything."

You have no idea. Back in the army, whenever the regiment had something good, he would go out and show off. We would also show off whatever merits we had. In the end, a drinking session would settle things, and all the money would end up in someone else's pocket.

He even abstained from alcohol for this old man, but after only two days, a few kind words from him lifted the ban, and he went back to his old ways.

It's only because we were sentimental and didn't want to keep moving around, and he knew that if he got rid of us, he would have nothing left, that he kept us. Otherwise, we would all have run away.

Ding Weimin looked at Xi Beizhan with envy.

Joining the army? Who hasn't dreamed of that when they were a kid? Boys all think about joining the army when they're young, and he was no exception. If his health hadn't prevented it, he would have gone too.

"Don't envy me. I earned everything I have by risking my life. I'm not like you college students."

Putting everything else aside, once you're officially hired, which month will you earn less than me?

Ding Weimin smiled and nodded, "That's true, we're all serving the people, it's all the same."

Xi Beizhan glanced at Ding Weimin but didn't say anything.

Ding Weimin then asked, "Captain Xi should be promoted to deputy section chief now that he's back, right?"

Xi Beizhan nodded, his brows furrowing slightly. "It should be about time before the New Year. If it weren't for supporting my family, I wouldn't bother being this section chief."

He found it troublesome and was unwilling to do it. Otherwise, he would have become the section chief when he came last year, and Lao Xing would have gone to the Armed Forces Department long ago. He has essentially delayed Lao Xing's career here.

Ding Weimin whispered, "Xing Ke will be leaving at the end of next year, Captain Xi should prepare."

Xi Beizhan sighed, "I know, otherwise Lao Xing wouldn't be in such a hurry to send me to study. He's even more enthusiastic than I am."

Ding Weimin smiled and said, "You and Comrade Luo are lucky to have caught up with the situation. The Security Section is in dire need of a section chief, and the Women's Federation is in dire need of a director. Director Xu is someone the higher-ups have been looking for. If there were no one else to take over, she would have left long ago."

"That's great! Next year, when Comrade Luo is promoted to deputy director, you'll be the section chief. You and your spouse will both be promoted!"

Xi Beizhan offered him another cigarette, saying, "You'll be promoted soon too. Once you're officially promoted, will it be difficult for you to get a promotion? You'll just be promoted one level at a time, and sooner or later you'll be a full section chief."

Ding Weimin smiled and nodded, "I'm just a nobody with no connections or background. It's already a miracle that I've reached the level of a full section chief. I don't ask for anything more."

Xi Beizhan leaned closer to Ding Weimin and whispered, "The mining bureau is full of old guys who will retire sooner or later. If you work hard, find an opportunity to learn something there. Once you're transferred to the mining bureau, you'll have a chance."

Ding Weimin's eyes lit up upon hearing this, and he looked at Xi Beizhan with a smile.

"Thanks, Captain Xi."

Xi Beizhan shook his head. "Why are you being so polite? Your wife and my wife have a good relationship, and you're an upright person with no ulterior motives. Otherwise, I wouldn't have said so much."

Ding Weimin knew that Xi Beizhan had always been lukewarm towards him, and the fact that he was talking to him like this today was all thanks to the good relationship between his wife and Xi Beizhan's wife; otherwise, he really wouldn't have paid any attention to him.

After smoking three cigarettes, Ding Weimin felt dizzy, and only then did Xi Beizhan stand up and leave.

"Let me know when the old man wakes up, and I'll come over."

Ding Weimin waved his hand at Xi Beizhan, "I know, I'll call you."

Xi Beizhan left without looking back. Ding Weimin smiled helplessly at this and got up to go back to his office.