Siheyuan: Since 1962

Chapter 150 Price
"Did you see it?"

Lou Ruizhong was slightly stunned, then smiled bitterly and said, "As it should be. It would be strange if you couldn't see it. It's my fault for protecting Xiao'e too well in the past, so that she had no defense against others."

"This is not Sister Xiao'e's fault. She did it intentionally or unintentionally. Few people will not fall into the trap."

Zhou Weimin comforted her but did not ask what the deaf old lady had done before. It was not important to him.

The deaf old lady can neither hear clearly nor speak now. She is just barely alive and it is hard to tell when she will die.

Even if she survived, her life would not be easy in the future.

For a person like Yi Zhonghai, if the deaf old lady is useless for a long time, I am afraid that he will not even let Aunt Yi take care of her in the future.

Lou Weimin smiled, and seeing that they had already arrived home, he opened the car door and said, "Let's not talk about this anymore, let's go inside and talk. Your aunt Lou is cooking today, you must try it."

Zhou Weimin nodded, did not respond, and followed Lou Ruizhong into the house.

Although it was getting late, it was not completely dark yet.

Looking at Lou Ruizhong's small Western-style building and the vast garden and yard, I couldn't help but sigh in my heart.

Not to mention the factories owned by Lou Ruizhong, even a house this big is enough to attract attention.

"You're here, Weimin. My old Lou often mentions you. Today we're all family members, so just think of it as having dinner at a friend's house."

When Mrs. Lou saw the two men coming, she immediately greeted them warmly.

"Hello, Madam Lou. I've heard from Sister Xiao'e that you are a great cook. I'm so lucky to have a good meal today."

Zhou Weimin smiled and complimented, then sat down at the table at Lou Ruizhong's invitation.

"Xiao'e, why does she always tell others everything? You guys eat first. I have another dish that will be ready soon."

Mrs. Lou smiled kindly, turned around and went into the kitchen.

Lou Weimin took out a bottle of good wine from the wine cabinet nearby, put it on the table and said with a smile: "Weimin, let's eat first. Your aunt Lou has to rest for a while after cooking."

Zhou Weimin nodded obediently, opened the glass and filled both glasses. After clinking glasses with Lou Ruizhong, they started chatting casually.

The two of them talked about recent events elsewhere, and neither of them mentioned the steel mill or their yard.

Only after the meal was over did Director Lou take Zhou Weimin into the study.

He picked up a cigarette from the desk and took out one, then handed the whole pack to Zhou Weimin, lit the cigarette in his hand and took a long puff.

Lou Ruizhong then said quietly, "Wei Min, I plan to hand over the work at the steel mill to Li Huaide. If Xu Damao has any problems in the future, I won't be able to help him."

Zhou Weimin guessed what he meant and said with a smile, "Director Lou, nothing will go wrong with Brother Damao. Deputy Director Li thinks highly of him."

His relationship with Lou Ruizhong was not good enough to discuss these matters, and he could not guess what Lou Ruizhong was trying to do.

"Wei Min, you know what Li Huaide is planning. You can't be blind to this if you can get the approval of Mr. Duan."

Lou Ruizhong and Zhou Weimin looked at each other and made things clear.

The Lou family was in a bad situation right now, and he needed more information channels to determine his future path. He was not afraid to make his words clearer, after all, everyone knew these things, but they just didn't point them out.

If Zhou Weimin is stupid enough to use what he said to gain credit, the only result will be that he will lose Li Huaide's respect.

Zhou Weimin slowly lit a cigarette and said with a smile: "Director Lou, I can guess what Deputy Director Li is thinking, but I am just a small deputy director of the cafeteria, and I don't think I can help you much."

Lou Ruizhong's straightforwardness saved him a lot of effort. The next step was to exchange interests, so there was naturally no need to continue as before.

"You are not only the deputy director of the cafeteria, but also someone that Mr. Duan is optimistic about. I don't know what you and Mr. Duan said, but the fact that you are willing to come to me today means that there is a possibility of cooperation between us."

Lou Ruizhong looked calm. Seeing that Zhou Weimin did not respond, he continued, "Recently, many people I know have lost contact with me. I used to be able to buy information, but now it's almost all gone. Mr. Duan's meaning here is very important. I need you to tell me the direction of the wind after you know the news."

"Director Lou, do you think too highly of me? Are you so sure that I can get information from Mr. Duan? You don't think that Mr. Duan won't get the information when I come to you today, do you?"

Zhou Weimin took out a cigarette and played with it in his hand, raising his eyebrows with a forced smile.

He wasn't sure about other things, but Lou Ruizhong was definitely being closely watched.

Not only Duan Weihong, but the others who were watching might have already known the news.

The reason why he came here despite knowing this is because his current status is not high, and everyone wants to take a piece of fat meat from the Lou family.

Lou Ruizhong has plans for him, and he also needs to take advantage of the Lou family's current appeal.

There is a saying that is true: the higher you stand, the more you will yearn for the scenery above. Now there is still a long time before it becomes a trend. With Duan Weihong's support, he can slowly do many things.

"Although I have to hand over the power in my hands, the relationship is still there. Your brother is now a technician in the steel mill. As long as you agree to my request, I can let him go to the laboratory for further study. Your sister is studying medicine. Technical secondary school is a bit lacking. I can let her continue to study at university after graduation."

Lou Ruizhong stated his price. It would be easier to reach a cooperation by starting with people around him rather than giving benefits to the person himself.

"University?"

Zhou Weimin shook his head. Going to college next year was not a good thing.

"You don't have to worry about my family's affairs. I can cooperate with you, but I won't meet with you alone again."

Lou Ruizhong frowned and asked in a deep voice: "Okay, what do you want?"

The conditions given previously were of great help to Zhou Weimin's younger brothers and sisters. He felt that Zhou Weimin disagreed because he wanted greater benefits.

Zhou Weimin struck a match and lit a cigarette, then said casually, "I'll let you know if I need you. Now you should think about how to contact me in the future."

What he wanted, of course, was for Lou Ruizhong to provide him with assistance when he needed it in the next two years, and then give him a final boost so that he could move up as far as possible.

But now, he doesn't need these, after all, he is still standing a little low.

"Yao Wanhe."

Lou Ruizhong pondered for a moment and whispered a name.

"If you have any news or need my help, you can ask Yao Wanhe, a level 7 worker in the third workshop of your factory, to bring a message to me. You can rest assured that I saved their lives and some of their family's affairs are also in my hands."

(End of this chapter)