Siheyuan: Since 1962

Chapter 94 Destined
"He's not from another factory. He's Xu Damao, the projectionist at our factory. He's from the same yard as me. He's shown movies to the factory workers a few times, and everyone responded well. Most of the things we served yesterday were found by him. He's the son-in-law of our factory's director Lou."

Zhou Weimin sat down next to Li Huaide and briefly explained Xu Damao's situation.

"Xu Damao, I have heard that he married Director Lou's daughter last year."

Li Huaide stroked his chin, with an inexplicable light flashing in his eyes.

"Yes, he got a permanent job after getting married last year. His father used to be a projectionist in our factory, so he inherited his father's business. His projection skills are no problem. But his relationship with Director Lou doesn't seem to be very good. I don't see him visiting Director Lou very often."

Zhou Weimin knew what Li Huaide was worried about. Xu Damao's identity meant that he could not be promoted, and it would still be very risky to use him.

However, everything has two sides. Xu Damao's shortcomings can sometimes be regarded as advantages, but there are prerequisites.

Li Huaide nodded without comment, and then asked, "Is that so... Wei Min, what do you think?"

"It's hard to say what Xu Damao is like to me, but you definitely wouldn't have any improper thoughts about the factory director. Deputy Section Chief Hong has been transferred, and someone has to take his place. He and Factory Director Yang are not on the same page."

Zhou Weimin smiled, didn't say anything, just stated the interest relationship.

Making decisions for the leader is the stupidest thing to do. Even if things are obvious, the leader still has to make the final decision.

Li Huaide was silent for a moment, then suddenly smiled and said, "I'm going to visit my boss next Friday. Please inform Nan Yi and Xu Damao and ask them to adjust their time. It's an internal film, and they have it over there. They just need to go over there."

According to Zhou Weimin, Xu Damao can be used first, and when necessary, he can also ask him questions to find out the situation on Lou Ruizhong's side.

The most important thing is that this person will not lean towards Yang Shibin. It is safe to use such a person even if there are risks.

"Director, I will go and inform them first."

Hearing this, Zhou Weimin smiled and stood up.

Li Huaide took a sip of tea and asked casually, "We've been entertaining a lot lately, are there enough things in the small warehouse?"

"I just bought some stuff today. It will be fine for a few days."

Zhou Weimin nodded easily. Of course, there were enough things for the reception. He made money to make his leaders happy, so how could he leave the small warehouse empty?

"Is your marriage leave enough? Do you need me to approve a few more days of leave?"

Seeing how relaxed he was, Li Huaide felt relieved.

There is no shortage of supplies, and Nan Yi's craftsmanship is good enough, so this year's exchanges with other factories will definitely be easier than in previous years.

This is the logistical capability and also his achievement. Naturally, the more he looked at Zhou Weimin, the more satisfied he became.

"Three days is enough, but it would be even better if we could have one more day."

Zhou Weimin would naturally not be polite if there was a benefit. It would be great if he could spend one more day with Jiang Qiuna to go out for a stroll. He had hardly been to any of the fun places in the city.

"I'll give you five days' notice. Don't delay the cafeteria business."

Li Huaide did not say anything nonsense and wrote a note for Zhou Weimin and signed it on the spot.

"Hey, I made sure to fill up the small storage room before taking a break."

Zhou Weimin took the note, made a joke, and walked out of the office with a smile.

After going to the Human Resources Department and handing in his leave note, he went straight to the Propaganda Department.

When Zhou Weimin entered the room, Hong Sihai was teaching his apprentices. Seeing him coming, he immediately came over with a smile. "Weimin, how did you find time to come here? Congratulations on becoming the deputy director of the cafeteria."

"I heard that you were going to be transferred to a textile factory, so I came to see you. It will be difficult for us to meet in the future."

Zhou Weimin threw a cigarette to Hong Sihai and pointed outside the door: "Let's talk outside."

Hong Sihai said he was the deputy section chief of the Propaganda Department, but in fact he was still doing the work of a projectionist and did not have an independent office.

The two of them came to the corridor and smoked leisurely.

"The last time we smoked here, I was still a projectionist and you were still a trainee buyer. Life is getting better and better."

Hong Sihai looked at the big tree below and suddenly sighed.

"Then let's try to remove the word 'sub' next time we smoke together here."

Zhou Weimin replied with a smile. He didn't feel any emotion because after all, it wasn't him who smoked with him last time.

"You kid. Tell me, what do you need my help with this time?"

Hong Sihai didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He would be transferred to the textile factory and become the section chief in a few days. It seemed that he was just waiting to be promoted to the canteen director.

Zhou Weimin turned around, leaned on the guardrail, looked at the door of the Propaganda Department and said, "I really just came to see you. After you are transferred, the communes you are in charge of will probably be taken over by Xu Damao. If you have anything to explain, you can explain it first. This should be correct. I just found out about it."

After all, Hong Sihai was in charge of those communes over the years. He didn't believe that he had few friends and was worried.

"You just came out of the office? OK, I got it. I will hand it over to Xu Damao."

Hong Sihai smiled and nodded, then said, "Xu Damao is from the same courtyard as you, right? Did you grow up together?"

Zhou Weimin stamped out his cigarette and said softly, "I guess so. He helped me with some things before, so he's half my friend, but not someone I can confide in."

"You know I won't say much. You're smarter than me, and you have your own plans for some things."

Hong Sihai nodded and continued with a smile: "Bring your wife over for dinner after you get married. Your sister-in-law has been talking about you and said that you haven't come over recently."

"Hey, come along when the time comes. If my family runs out of cloth coupons in the future, I'll count on you to help me find some."

Zhou Weimin agreed with a smile. He had been very busy recently and indeed had spent less time with Hong Sihai.

"Then it's a deal. I'll go call the person out for you."

Hong Sihai took the last puff of his cigarette and turned to enter the Propaganda Department.

After a while, Xu Damao came out with a smile on his face. When he saw Zhou Weimin, he quickly walked to his side.

"Wei Min, Deputy Section Chief Hong said you were looking for me?"

"Well, I won't say much about the rest. Brother Sihai will explain it to you. Make time next Friday, and you and Deputy Director Li will go to the leader's place to show a movie."

"Okay, I'll make time for it."

Xu Damao's eyes lit up. He thought that the person behind Zhou Weimin was Wu Honggang, but he didn't expect it was Li Huaide.

Zhou Weimin looked at Xu Damao and said with a warning, "When you get to the leader's place, just play the movie and don't talk nonsense. The more you talk, the more mistakes you make. Brother Damao, I've said a lot of good things about you to Deputy Director Li, so you can't let me down."

(End of this chapter)