Siheyuan: A warm home with wife and children

"If this continues, the workers will eventually cause trouble for him."

There's no right or wrong in this matter, but a proper balance still needs to be struck.

It's right to make sure our sister companies eat well.

But it's also wrong to let the workers not even see a little meat.

"Okay, I'll go there tomorrow and see what's going on."

"If we're really entertaining too many people, I'll see if we can come up with a solution with the factory manager."

Upon hearing that he was going, Zhang Chao immediately beamed: "With your words, I feel relieved."

"You have no idea how much everyone misses you."

The two women in front of the stove smiled at each other and carried the food to the table: "The food is ready, hurry up and wash your hands and come to the table!"

Once the table was set up, Zhang Yu couldn't help but complain, "Jianguo, don't listen to his nonsense. The factory's hospitality standards haven't exceeded the limit."

"It's just that there are more people coming, and the factory's quota is not enough."

Yang Jianguo, biting into a steamed bun, asked, "Didn't the higher-ups allocate an extra batch specifically for entertaining guests?"

"It's approved, but that quota isn't enough!" Zhang Chao said with a look of disdain.

That's such a small quota, it's not even enough to fill a tooth gap!

When you apply to someone, all you have to say is, "Everyone's standards are the same, so why can others do it but you can't?"

But where do all those people come from to visit and learn from other people's factories?

They all came to Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill. How can the situation be the same?

I know this myself, and the factory knows it too.

The person who issued the approval slip, however, seemed deaf and didn't seem to know anything about it.

Isn't that infuriating?

Chapter 428 Selection of Personnel, Explanation and Promise

The hospitality quota was insufficient, so we used more of the factory's quota.

After a while, the factory workers became unhappy.

To put it bluntly, it's such a small matter, it seems insignificant.

But when it comes to yourself, this is no small matter.

Why do we get to be entertained by exchange and study groups all the time, while we only get to eat meat twice a week?

"Alright, let's not talk about these unhappy things." Yingzi put a piece of chicken on her husband's plate and smiled, "We can talk about it when you get to work."

"Alright," Yang Jianguo said with a smile, "then let's not talk about these things anymore."

“However, there’s something we need to discuss now,” Yang Jianguo said to Zhang Yu, discussing the selection of the working group members.

Tang Youshui, Zhang Yu had a pretty good impression of him.

They have principles, but they don't act recklessly; they know how to compromise.

Some things that Yang Jianguo sees as flaws, she sees as strengths.

Not everyone is like him, so full of honors that anyone who speaks to him feels inferior.

"Can we find someone else, someone like Tang Youshui who does things the same way you do?" Zhang Yu's question stumped him.

Indeed, if Xiao Tang did it like him...

Putting aside whether he can manage such a large operation, the pressure from above alone is enough to crush him.

When those people faced him, they were neither in the right nor assertive.

But when facing him, even if you're in the wrong, you can still act tough.

With a self-deprecating smile, Yang Jianguo said, "Otherwise, why would I consult you? Everyone has limitations; we can only find a solution by pooling our wisdom."

“I support Tang Youshui doing it. He has a bottom line, and even if he can’t control it, you can keep an eye on him.”

Zhang Yu's attitude was simple: she couldn't think of anyone more suitable than Tang Youshui.

The members of the previous group did not take on any responsibility.

Without any support behind you, you're struggling alone in the waves, always fearing the wolves in front and the tigers behind.

Tang Youshui is different; given his personality, he won't go to extremes.

With his background as Yang Jianguo's former secretary and now working under him, everyone has to give him face.

This will also help promote the progress of the reform.

"You should talk to more people; some problems will only lead you astray if you only think about them on your own."

Zhang Yu's suggestion was certainly good, and Yang Jianguo also wanted to find someone to talk to.

But he had too many things on his mind, and there were many things he couldn't mention to Yingzi because of the rules.

At work, none of the people suitable to work are Tang Youshui, his administrative secretary Wu Mei, Xiang Shaodong, or Master Huo.

Because they are all involved and beneficiaries.

He couldn't very well pull Xiang Shaodong aside and ask, "The higher-ups have given me so much money, how much should I give to you and how much to others?"

Everyone wants to get more than their share, even those who have no selfish motives.

Take Yang Jianguo himself as an example. When the higher-ups approve funds, he naturally hopes that more funds will be approved for the department he is in charge of.

With more funding, more research projects can be undertaken.

Progress will be faster, and the rate of results will be higher.

If a high-ranking leader asks for his opinion, he will definitely do his best to advocate for the department he is responsible for.

So it's not that he doesn't want to talk to anyone, it's that there's simply no one to talk to.

"Being a leader isn't easy," Zhang Yu shook his head, sighing deeply.

Zhang Chao nodded and sighed, "Who says it isn't? Just the things I'm in charge of right now are enough to give me a headache."

"It's precisely because it's difficult that we have to do it. In this world, nothing that is right is easy to do; someone always has to do it."

Yingzi playfully slapped him and said, "How can you still say that you called them here just to talk about work?"

Yang Jianguo gave Zhang Yu and Zhang Chao a wry smile, then turned his head and said, "Yes, yes, let's not talk about it anymore, let's drink."

"Let's drink, I won't say anymore, I won't say anymore." Zhang Chao picked up his teacup and clinked it heavily against his.

The wine in the tea mug, carried by inertia, poured most of it into Yang Jianguo's mug.

"When did you learn to be so cunning, kid?" Yang Jianguo said with a wry smile.

Zhang Chao grinned and said, "It's all thanks to my master's excellent teaching."

After finishing their meal and Zhang Yu and Zhang Chao left, Yingzi asked him if he wasn't going downstairs anymore.

"Yes, I'll stay here from now on," Yang Jianguo replied affirmatively.

This made her very happy, and she said that she would gather everyone in the courtyard together for a lively celebration this Chinese New Year.

The next day, Yang Jianguo told Tang Youshui about it.

"After discussion, we decided to entrust this important task to you. I know you have ideals and ambitions."

"With this job, you can also realize your ambitions and do something practical."

Looking at Tang Youshui across from him, Yang Jianguo smiled gently and said, "Tell me your own thoughts."

Tang Youshui's only thoughts were excitement and exhilaration.

At the same time, I also feel a heavy burden and responsibility in my heart.

The boss did such a great job; he doesn't know if he can do it as well.

If you can't do it, or if something goes wrong.

It doesn't matter if he loses face himself, but if he embarrasses his boss, how can Tang Youshui ever face him again?

"What face do I have?" Yang Jianguo said seriously, "Don't talk about face, talk about work, talk about reality."

"Go down there and do your job with confidence and boldness. As long as it's the right thing to do, I will fully support you."

"Even if you're wrong, as long as you haven't made any mistakes or crossed any lines, you can always correct them!"

"Don't put so much pressure on yourself. The organization allows for mistakes. Be bold in trying new things and be willing to improve, right?"

Yang Jianguo is able to do his best because his vision and perspective are beyond his time.

Using him as a standard is unrealistic.

It is asking the impossible.

Therefore, Yang Jianguo untied him in person, telling Tang Youshui to relax and act boldly.

As long as he doesn't make a mistake intentionally, or cross the line or a matter of principle, then it's not a problem.

"However, there are two things I want to tell you."

Once you're at ease, you still need to give him a heads-up: "There are many tricks they'll use to corrupt you with money and sex."

If they can't corrupt you, they'll resort to other means to threaten and coerce you.

"These people will stop at nothing and seize any opportunity."

Approaching him, Yang Jianguo placed his hand on his shoulder and pressed down hard: "There's water. I hope you understand what I mean."

"Don't embezzle, and even more so, don't break the law." Yang Jianguo didn't mention the consequences, nor did he make any threats.

But Tang Youshui seemed to hear everything; once he made a mistake, no one could save him.

Because those who elevate him will also bury him with their own hands.

"Boss, please don't worry."

Tang Youshui stood up and assured him, "I dare not say how well I have done, but I can assure you that I will never embezzle or break the law."

"I, Tang Youshui, assure you with my integrity, absolutely not."

Chapter 429 Being Cold-Hearted is the Key to Old Age Beauty

On the 28th day of the Lunar New Year, Tang Youshui passed away.

He carried with him his ideals, ambitions, and promises, as well as Yang Jianguo's expectations and trust.

"It's almost the 30th, why send someone on a business trip now? Couldn't it have been delayed by two days?"

Upon learning that the secretary accompanying the man was going on a business trip to work in the lower levels on the 28th of the Lunar New Year, Yingzi felt that he was being too inhumane.

This will definitely cause resentment from Xiao Tang's family. Is it a good thing to be blamed for nothing?

"I didn't want to either, but there are priorities, and this matter is very urgent."

Yang Jianguo said with a smile, "Do you think I don't want him to stay for the New Year? I can't wait!"

"So urgent?" Yingzi asked curiously.

"Yes, it's really that urgent. If she doesn't go, thousands of families over there won't be able to celebrate the New Year."

After he said that, Yingzi understood everything. "That can't wait, but can Xiao Tang handle it?"

Now, his concern shifted to Tang Youshui's well-being.

Is he capable of taking on such a heavy responsibility so soon after starting his job?

"It has to work, even if it doesn't work."

Yang Jianguo said seriously, "Not everything will wait until you are ready before it comes. Whether he can withstand it or not depends on himself."

Opportunity favors the prepared mind; if he fails this time, he won't succeed next time either.

If you wait until the opportunity comes to prepare, it will be too late.

Whether Tang Youshui can seize this opportunity depends entirely on his own performance.

"Okay, that's enough. Let's have a happy New Year."