Siheyuan: A warm home with wife and children

"It's good that you think this way. I was worried you'd get stuck on one thing!"

Xiang Shaodong breathed a sigh of relief; he was genuinely worried that Yang Jianguo might do something rash and jeopardize his future.

He's not alone now; he has a whole host of people following him around, begging for food!

If Yang Jianguo gets into trouble, everyone on this line will be in trouble.

This includes his relationship with the young master.

Look at him exhaling a long breath, his expression relaxed.

Yang Jianguo joked, "What, did I scare you?"

"No," Xiang Shaodong instinctively retorted.

Seeing the smile on his face, he paused for a moment, then shook his head with a wry smile and said, "I guess so. You're holding several positions now; the research institute and Loongson are all counting on you!"

Yang Jianguo calmly replied, "Don't worry, I know what to do."

The higher-ups didn't want him to go down to the front lines anymore and directly participate in frontline work.

Instead, they oversee the overall situation from the back, leaving the work to the working groups.

When he first heard it, Yang Jianguo was indeed somewhat resistant.

But upon closer reflection, the decision made by the higher-ups was also correct.

He's just one person. No matter how hard he tries, can he possibly visit all the hundreds of thousands of enterprises, factories, and organizations across the country?

Certainly not.

Instead of clinging to it, it's better to let go early and focus our energy on cultivating talent.

The members of the working group were also clearly stated at the meeting.

His opinion will be the guiding principle, and he will be responsible for selecting suitable members.

Given this situation, Yang Jianguo had no reason to resist.

Sitting in the capital, he oversaw the entire situation, and the direction and progress of the reform were still in his hands.

It's very easy to find out how the working group is doing!

After the restructuring of a region is completed, just send a senior official down to take a look.

He doesn't trust anyone else, but he has 100% trust in the big guy.

He's always been an honest person; you can't teach him to lie.

Secondly, this matter has no bearing on his interests, so whether it's good or bad, it won't affect him.

As a third party, I am naturally undisturbed and can make the most objective judgment.

The third one!

Big Guy followed him through the restructuring of the suburban machinery factory and the comprehensive restructuring of Chang'an Textile City, and he participated in both.

Having a standard in mind means that even a tall person knows what to look at and what to pay attention to when going down to the ground.

How do we determine whether the restructuring work is progressing well or poorly?

Therefore, he is the most ideal candidate.

Yang Jianguo was still not entirely sure about who would lead the restructuring team.

"Oh, right, I also need to report something to you."

Xiang Shaodong gave him a comprehensive report on the research institute's recent achievements and its cooperation with various local factories.

In addition, there is the issue of Loongson's technical support to Loujidian, the degree of cooperation between the two parties, and the points of conflict.

All of these were compiled into written reports and handed to him.

The so-called point of conflict mainly lies in the pursuit of interests; the Lou-style management team is more concerned with revenue and its impact on the company's future development.

The masters, on the other hand, are more concerned with technical aspects.

For them, acquiring advanced equipment is more important than money.

“You should talk to the masters about this yourself and tell them that they cannot impose their demands on the Lou family.”

"Lou is a business, not a charity, and has no obligation or responsibility to take on these responsibilities."

"If they have any needs, they can apply to the company, and Loongson will do its best to meet them if it can."

Xiang Shaodong nodded and said, "I understand. I'll go make the call first."

"Yes, if anyone has any objections, let them call me directly," Yang Jianguo replied.

I spent the whole afternoon reading reports, but I didn't receive a single phone call.

As Yang Jianguo left work, he thought to himself, 'The young master's abilities are quite impressive.'

During my absence, he was in charge of all the research institute's operations.

Based on previous reports, he did an excellent job.

If only I had known earlier that I would be staying in the capital to oversee things...

He should have taken him with him when he went to Chang'an.

Yang Jianguo would definitely feel at ease if he were appointed as the leader of the restructuring team.

However, it's too late to say all this now.

If we let Xiang Shaodong try and explore again, the previous successes could easily influence his personal evaluation.

Therefore, it's better to find someone with experience.

Tang Youshui?

Yang Jianguo knew he was quite suitable, but he also had some concerns.

This Tang Youshui is not very firm in his thoughts and will.

They are particularly susceptible to external influences, and if no one is watching them, they might go astray at any time.

But keeping him around all the time would be unfair to him personally, and it would also be a waste of his talent.

Yang Jianguo decided to talk to both of them separately before deciding whether it would be feasible to have Zhang Yu partner with him.

First, we need to talk to Zhang Yu and ask for her opinion.

When he got home, Yang Jianguo called Zhang Chao's family.

Upon learning that his master had invited Zhang Yu to his home for dinner, Zhang Chao insisted on coming over for a free meal as well.

Yang Jianguo readily agreed and told him to bring his wife and children along.

He hasn't met with his eldest apprentice who took over his job since he came back.

Let's meet up and have a good chat!

Chapter 427 Master and Disciple, Everyday Life

"Master, mistress." Zhang Chao greeted them warmly as soon as he entered the door, carrying large and small bags.

"Here you go, sit down."

Yingzi saw the iris in his hand and scolded him angrily, "You came all this way, why did you bring the iris?"

“That won’t do. How can an apprentice come to his master’s house empty-handed?” Zhang Chao chuckled as he piled Dong Qian against the wall.

Yingzi offered a helping hand and casually asked, "Where are your wife and child?"

"The two of them went back to the wife's parents' home. They hadn't been back for a while and missed home, so they went to visit."

“That’s only right,” Yingzi nodded and smiled.

"Zhang Chao, come sit over here." Yang Jianguo beckoned to him and called him over.

"You two chat, I'll go see if there's anything I can help with," Zhang Yu said, rolling up his sleeves and heading to the stove.

Yang Jianguo wasn't in a hurry, so he first chatted with Zhang Chao about the work at the steel rolling mill.

Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill can be considered a golden brand in Beijing.

Since the initiative to promote external exchange and learning was launched, Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill has become a "benchmark" for learning.

No matter where the delegation is from, the words "Red Star Steel Rolling Mill" will always be on their itinerary.

Every day, the various forms of hospitality alone cost a considerable amount of money.

This made the factory employees very unhappy, but the new factory manager was quite pleased.

Showing off!

Brother factories from all over the country come to our factory to learn from our experience.

This brings honor to both myself and my boss!

This is such a great opportunity; others would beg for it.

"Master, you have no idea. The entertainment expenses alone amount to several thousand yuan every month, and that's just for meals eaten at the factory."

"Who knows how much money they spent on those meals outside?"

"Go ahead and eat! It won't affect the workers' wages anyway. The factory has money, and the higher-ups don't care. You can do whatever you want."

"But the grain and meat are still rationed. We're hosting exchange groups all the time, and they get all the good food, while our factory workers don't get any."

"Many people have expressed their opinions, but the factory manager acts as if nothing happened."

Yang Jianguo put down his teacup and asked, "You didn't react?"

Zhang Chao, with his neck stiff, said, "Why isn't there any reaction? If there is, it's useless."

"As soon as people open their mouths, they start making a big deal out of it, saying things like they're responding to a call to action. This is something the higher-ups decided, how could our Red Star Factory possibly go against it?"

"Our factory is the pride of the capital city; we can't let down the leaders or the steelworkers."

Zhang Chao tilted his head and spat, "Pah! Talk about saving face for the leader. I think his own face is more important."

"Ahem." Yang Jianguo coughed and said, "You're a mid-level manager now, so watch your words."

Zhang Yu, who was helping out at the stove, had been listening intently. Seeing that Zhang Chao had been scolded, she turned around and said, "I've told him this so many times, but he just can't change."

"Hey, how dare you undermine me in front of my master?" Zhang Chao said unhappily.

Zhang Yu turned to face him and said, "Would you listen if I didn't say it in front of Jianguo?"

Zhang Chao muttered a couple of things under his breath, then hunched over and sat down.

Zhang Yu had said this to him many times in the past, but he never took it seriously.

Well, that's a good opportunity to teach him a lesson in front of his master.

Okay, you're pretty good.

“Zhang Yu is right, you should listen to her.”

Yang Jianguo looked at him and said seriously, "Some things are better left unsaid; saying hurtful things is pointless."

"Either do something practical, or keep your thoughts to yourself and complain all you want when you get home. Nobody can stop you."

"If you openly challenge the factory manager's authority in the factory, do you think he'll treat you well?"

"Besides, what the person said wasn't wrong. This is indeed what the higher-ups advocated. It's a good thing that Red Star can become a brand."

Yang Jianguo said that it was a good thing for the factory to be constantly hosting banquets.

But you really can't find fault with this. People are just following the rules, and it's not like the money ended up in their own pockets.

That means we're using all of it to entertain our sister organizations!

They traveled all the way to the capital to visit and learn about the advanced management knowledge and concepts of Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill.

You can't just give them two big white steamed buns and call it a day.

This is not proper etiquette. What will people say about your Red Star Steel Rolling Mill when they get back?

Our brother unit came all the way from afar, and all we get is some cabbage stalks and steamed buns? Is that acceptable?

“Master, I know that makes sense, but we can’t always treat you like this.”

Zhang Chao spread his hands and said, "Everyone works hard every day, and they can't even get a bite of meat. How can they not complain?"