Siheyuan: I am Banggeng's uncle

Chapter 846 A Chance Encounter with Li Huaide!
The next morning, around 7 a.m., Lin Zhongtian arrived at the machinery factory early. He waited anxiously in the department for more than ten minutes. When he saw the department head who was late, he immediately walked up to him and said respectfully, "Department Head Qian! I would like to ask you for leave?"

Upon hearing Lin Zhongtian's words and learning that Lin Zhongtian wanted to ask for leave, Section Chief Qian asked Lin Zhongtian with a puzzled look, "Xiao Lin! Didn't you just ask for two hours off yesterday? Why do you want to ask for leave again today?"

Upon hearing Section Chief Qian's question, Lin Zhongtian, remembering Jia Dongming's instructions from the previous night, quickly reported to Section Chief Qiu: "Section Chief Qian! Here's the situation: Yesterday I received a notification from the training course registration office saying that I didn't pass the selection and that I should go to the registration office to retrieve my personal information."

“When I went to get the materials, I ran into one of my distant cousins. I was curious about why he was there. Later I found out that he was at the university of technology waiting for a relative of his, who was the leader of the expert group for this training course.”

"Section Chief Qian! I'm sure you've heard that among those who signed up for the training course this time, besides us technicians who graduated from vocational schools, there are quite a few technicians with university degrees. Because of the difference in educational background, I was eliminated. When my cousin told me that his relative was the leader of the expert group, I told my cousin about my elimination."

“Last night, my cousin came to my house and asked me to go to the Industrial University this morning. My distant cousin will take me to see his relatives to see if they can arrange for me to participate in the training course. That’s why I came to ask you for leave.”

"What! Xiao Lin! What did you just say? The leader of the training course's expert group is a relative of your distant cousin? Is that true?" Section Chief Qian's face showed shock when he heard Lin Zhongtian's introduction. He asked Lin Zhongtian with disbelief.

Upon hearing Section Chief Qian's question and seeing the shocked expression on his face, Lin Zhongtian replied somewhat shyly, "Section Chief Qian! To be honest, when I first heard my cousin say that his relative was one of the members of the expert group, I didn't quite believe it. But considering the special nature of this training course, I decided to give it a shot and told my distant cousin about my desire to join the training course. I never expected to have this unexpected gain."

As the head of the technical department of the machinery factory, Section Chief Qian knew that this training course was established to train personnel in the control and maintenance of new equipment. If a technician from a certain factory could successfully join the training course and pass the assessment of the expert group, then the factory where that technician worked would have the opportunity to be allocated the new equipment purchased from above.

Upon learning yesterday that Lin Zhongtian had failed to be selected, Section Chief Qian was somewhat disappointed.

Now that he learned that Lin Zhongtian's distant cousin was actually related to the leader of the expert group, and that the other party had even asked Lin Zhongtian to go to the Industrial University today to see if he could join the training class without having to cut in line, Section Chief Qian's eyes lit up immediately. He quickly said to Lin Zhongtian, "Xiao Lin! I've approved this leave. Our factory is quite a distance from the Industrial University, so you should hurry up and head there. Don't keep your cousin waiting too long."

With a heart full of excitement, Lin Zhongtian finally arrived at the gate of the Industrial University after more than forty minutes, where he saw Lin Yuemei waiting by the roadside.

Upon seeing Lin Yuemei, Lin Zhongtian immediately greeted her happily, "Auntie! Good morning! Didn't we agree to wait here at nine o'clock sharp? Why are you here so early?"

Hearing Lin Zhongtian's question and seeing his happy expression, Lin Yuemei replied irritably, "Xiao Tian! Ever since the news spread that the Ministry of Industry was going to set up a training course, your grandfather has been hoping you could join. Now that he's finally gotten you this opportunity, if I slack off, he'll definitely give me a good beating with a broom." Hearing Lin Yuemei's words, Lin Zhongtian thought of his old-fashioned grandfather and immediately asked her, "Aunt! Why isn't my uncle here? Who should we look for if he's not here?"

When Lin Yuemei heard Lin Zhongtian mention the name "uncle," she immediately understood who he was referring to. Considering that her relationship with Jia Dongming couldn't be made public, Lin Yuemei rolled her eyes at Lin Zhongtian and scolded him, "Xiaotian! Is it appropriate for your uncle to appear in this kind of situation?"

"But don't worry, your uncle has already arranged everything here. Now I'll take you to see your uncle's friend, and he'll take care of the rest."

As they spoke, Lin Yuemei led Lin Zhongtian to the security office at the main gate of the Industrial University. The security guard sitting inside, upon seeing Lin Yuemei and her niece, immediately asked them curiously, "Comrades! Who are you two looking for?"

Upon hearing the security guard's question, Lin Yuemei immediately replied politely, "Comrade! Could you please call Wu Tianpeng, the leader of the expert team, and tell him that someone named Lin Yuemei is looking for him?"

Upon hearing Lin Yuemei mention the expert group and Wu Tianpeng's name, the security guard immediately became wary and asked Lin Yuemei with a serious expression, "Comrade! Could you please show us your work IDs?"

When Lin Yuemei heard the security guard's request and saw his wary expression, she wasn't surprised at all. She quickly took out her work ID from her pocket and introduced herself, "Comrade! Hello! This is my work ID."

"Minister Lin! What are you doing here?" Just as Lin Yuemei was showing her work ID to the security guard for inspection, Li Huaide's polite voice suddenly came from behind her.

Lin Yuemei heard a familiar voice asking her question from behind and immediately turned around to look in the direction of the voice. She saw Li Huaide sitting in the jeep.

Upon seeing Li Huaide, Lin Yuemei immediately remembered that he was now a member of the logistics support team for the training course. She then pretended not to know and said, "Director Li! Good morning! My nephew wanted to attend the training course, and Director Jia asked me to bring him here to see Mr. Wu today. What brings you here so early in the morning?"

Upon hearing Lin Yuemei's explanation, and recalling his inner speculation, Li Huaide revealed a meaningful expression on his face. He smiled and said to Lin Yuemei, "Minister Lin! Because this training course is quite special, I was seconded here by the ministry to work in logistics support."

(End of this chapter)