Siheyuan: A warm home with wife and children

Therefore, he took Director Yang's sarcastic tone as a question to him.

"I wouldn't presume to offer any profound insights, but I do have some ideas."

Factory Director Yang stopped the two from continuing and interjected, "Jianguo, are you trying to find a high-ranking leader to fire him?"

"Why are you looking for a high-ranking leader?"

Yang Jianguo smiled and said, "A local official is more powerful than a distant one. We can't just ask Buddha for help to swat a fly!"

Factory Director Yang nodded in agreement. If everything had to be handled by the top leaders, then what would be the point of having these guys around?

Besides, they are the ones who serve the leaders and solve their problems.

This commotion seems to have reversed their positions.

So, the big boss is like a front-line soldier and firefighter for you three Yangs, and we have to do whatever you three tell us to do?

The best way to handle this is to resolve it internally.

Those guys at the school probably saw through this, which is why they were so fearless in the face of Director Yang.

"Didn't they want to stay?" Yang Jianguo smiled calmly. "Then let them stay."

"Not only should they stay, we should also transfer them to the cafeteria."

“I remember that nowadays, canteens can also be jointly operated by the public and private sectors. We can ask them to contribute some money to take over the canteen.”

"Once it's done, all the profits belong to them personally, and the school only collects a fixed rent."

Yang Jianguo looked at Director Yang and said, "Ask them if they're willing."

When Director Yang heard his idea, he thought to himself that there was no need to ask any questions; everyone would be overjoyed.

Contracting the school cafeteria is an incredibly exciting thing.

The school doesn't want any of the profits; they give them all to the students.

They only charge a few thousand yuan a year in rent, which is the contract fee for operating the school cafeteria.

Director Yang dared to speak up, and he brought up the matter himself.

The six older women jumped up with joy.

In those days, canteens were contracted out as part of a public-private partnership.

That's like putting money into your own pocket; at the end of the year, when it comes to settling accounts, you'll have to use sacks to carry all the money.

"Let her earn this money," Yang Jianguo said cheerfully. "The only thing we can do is relinquish the management rights of these few individuals."

"We'll settle accounts after the school's cleanup and rectification are finished."

Before he could even speak, Director Yang interjected, "Isn't it up to us to decide?"

After speaking, she looked at Yang Jianguo with a hint of embarrassment.

This idea wasn't even my own; I stole Yang Jianguo's speech. That's not fair.

If you happen to encounter someone petty, you'll definitely hold a grudge against them.

At this moment, Director Yang no longer dared to underestimate the young man opposite him.

Don't let his lack of a beard fool you; he's incredibly capable.

This Yang Jianguo, is he capable of...

When something happens, he really steps up to the top.

The key personnel can hold their own, which also makes the leaders proud.

No wonder Director Yang kept repeating "Jianguo, Jianguo," and even the top leader came to meet him in person.

If Director Yang knew, he would often have special meals at the homes of high-ranking officials.

They not only ate, but also took things with them.

I wonder what Director Yang is thinking!

"Alright, let's do it the way Jian Guo said. You two can discuss the specific issues yourselves." Director Yang waved his hand, setting the tone.

The rest is up to Director Yang.

Although Director Yang said that the two of them should handle it together.

Yang Jianguo, however, had no intention of overstepping his bounds.

He doesn't care about being an official, and he won't take credit for this little bit of work.

Why rush into this thankless and exhausting job?

Of course, this is not the case for others.

Just like Director Yang said, just like Yang Jianguo said, the canteen was contracted out to those six older women.

The current managers behind these six people have already made connections.

Further down the line, this trouble might just turn into an asset, turning a bad thing into a good thing.

It's also beneficial to oneself; whoever is in charge of handling this matter will be credited with the favor.

Director Yang wants this favor; anyone in his position would feel the same way.

So, as soon as he stepped out of the office, he offered Yang Jianguo a cigarette: "Jianguo, have a smoke."

This time, they stopped calling him Director Yang and started calling him "Jianguo" directly.

Yang Jianguo didn't stand on ceremony. He took the cigarette, put it in his mouth, took out a match, struck it, and lit it for him first.

Holding the match in both hands, Yang Jianguo took a couple of puffs, shook it, and threw it on the ground.

Everyone does it this way, so he doesn't need to keep it to himself.

Besides, there isn't even a trash can to be found!

Taking a deep breath, Yang Jianguo exhaled a cloud of smoke and said, "Director Yang, I'll have to trouble you with this matter!"

Seeing his words, Director Yang pondered for a moment and didn't rush to speak.

Could he be being sarcastic, trying to seize power and get rid of me by making me do odd jobs?

Then, they would try to impress their superiors and monopolize the credit and favors.

But the next second, he realized he was wrong.

"I'm too busy in the workshop. I can offer suggestions, but you'll have to handle the specifics. Thank you for your hard work!"

Looking at Yang Jianguo's sincere smile, I felt ashamed, admiring, grateful, and uneasy.

Director Yang was overwhelmed with mixed feelings, a complex emotion he couldn't quite put into words.

He was still thinking that Yang Jianguo was plotting against and trying to suppress him.

Seize power, claim credit, and vie to become a cadre!

Unexpectedly, people didn't care about these things at all, and were only concerned about their work in the workshop.

No wonder everyone looks at Yang Jianguo with admiration.

Give a thumbs up and say, "Well done!"

He was even described as a 'natural worker' and lauded as such.

Initially, Director Yang scoffed at these words.

I think it's nothing more than exaggeration, setting up role models, and overblown hype.

Now, Director Yang himself wants to say, "Well done, Yang Jianguo."

Looking at him with eyes full of gratitude, Director Yang said excitedly, "Jianguo, this, you...I..."

He really didn't know what to say at that moment.

Such a great achievement, and we just gave it to him without hesitation.

No matter how many words were spoken, Director Yang felt they were pale and powerless, unable to express his gratitude at all.

Therefore, he decided to show it through his actions.

From now on, Yang Jianguo will be my best buddy and buddy.

Anyone who tries to harm him is just asking for trouble.

Chapter 199 A Grand Ceremony, A Major Meeting (Bonus Chapter)

In the afternoon, the bell rang.

Qin Huairu said goodbye and left first. Seeing this, someone asked curiously, "Sister Qin, why are you leaving so early today?"

Qin Huairu smiled and replied, "Something has come up at the courtyard, I have to go back."

I won't mention Yang Jianguo at all, no matter who I talk to.

Qin Huai knew perfectly well that what she wanted was Yang Jianguo's favor.

I don't touch anything else.

Yang Jianguo is a man of low-key character and keeps his promises.

One is one, two is two.

If someone gives you one point, you'll give them ten. That's Yang Jianguo.

Therefore, Qin Huai doesn't need to argue with anyone.

There's no need to publicize or shout it out, lest he turn his back on us.

All I need to do is go back and keep a close eye on my master's wife.

As for the rest, we'll just have to wait and see.

Qin Huai was walking briskly out when someone suddenly called her back.

"You are Widow Qin, Director Yang's apprentice, right?" Director Yang was carrying a cloth bag, which was tied tightly in the hand.

Qin Huairu naturally knew Director Yang.

The head of the factory, one of the most powerful directors below the factory director.

He is also the most likely candidate to be promoted to deputy factory director.

He suddenly asked his master, "Why is that?"

Curious, Qin Huairu nodded in agreement: "Yes, Director Yang Jianguo is my mentor."

Seeing that he hadn't made a mistake, Director Yang was pleased.

He handed the cloth bag forward and said, "This is a little something I brought for your master. Please take it to him."

Seeing Qin Huairu's puzzled expression, Director Yang explained, "It would be too conspicuous for me to go; it wouldn't be appropriate."

Director Yang happily handed the bag to her and left.

Qin Huairu looked at his back and then at the thing in her hand, completely baffled.

However, she still remembered what Director Yang said.

It wouldn't be appropriate for me to go to the workshop myself, so giving a gift is definitely the right thing to do.

Since that's the case, she might as well take him home and give him to her master's wife.

However, Qin Huairu felt that she still had to take a look first.

It's probably something strange that frightened my teacher's wife.

Finding a secluded corner, Qin Huairu opened the bag and took a look.

He opened his mouth wide in silence, his eyes filled with shock.

He tore the bag open with both hands, then instantly closed it again.

Qin Huai tightened the bag and hugged it to his chest.

He glanced around and hurried home.

When she arrived at the compound, someone greeted her at the entrance.

Qin Huai nodded in response, and then drifted away like the wind.