Siheyuan: I am Banggeng's uncle

Chapter 935 Qin Huairu's Doubts!

Around 6 p.m., Jia Dongming rode his bicycle back to the courtyard. As he pushed his bicycle into the front yard, the doorman Yan Bugui quickly stepped forward and greeted Jia Dongming warmly, saying, "Dongming! Why are you so late coming home from get off work today?"

When Jia Dongming heard Yan Bugui's question and saw Yan Bugui's obsequious expression, although he really looked down on Yan Bugui for being so calculating, he couldn't hit a smiling face, so Jia Dongming replied perfunctorily, "Teacher Yan! There was a lot of work at the office today, so I came back so late."

Upon hearing Jia Dongming's answer, Yan Bugui immediately recalled the news Yang Ruihua had told him, and curiously asked Jia Dongming, "Dongming! I heard from my wife that your Banggeng has been transferred to work at the Public Security Bureau. Banggeng's job as a driver at the steel mill was so respectable, why did you suddenly transfer him to the Public Security Bureau?"

The main reason Jia Dongming transferred Banggeng to work at the Municipal Bureau was to prepare for the wave of layoffs that would occur more than a decade later. Those once-enviable "iron rice bowls" would no longer exist due to the layoffs. Although most of the laid-off workers were eventually properly resettled, their retirement pensions were negligible compared to those of the unit's employees and leaders.

Jia Dongming hadn't expected that Yan Bugui was blocking his way here to inquire about Bang Geng's job transfer. Remembering the explanation he'd prepared, Jia Dongming replied, "Teacher Yan! Bang Geng works in the steel mill's vehicle team, and he has to travel out of town almost every month. Before he got married, it was fine, but now that he's married, we can't let him be away on business trips every day! Luckily, the Municipal Bureau needs to recruit drivers, so we transferred Bang Geng to work there."

When Yan Bugui heard Jia Dongming's explanation and learned that Bang Geng was still working as a driver after being transferred to the Municipal Bureau, he suddenly understood and replied, "I was wondering why you would let Bang Geng give up such a desirable job as a driver to work in the Public Security Bureau. Now I know why."

Upon hearing Yan Bugui's words, Jia Dongming stopped arguing with him and pushed his bicycle toward the Intermediate People's Court.

Jia Dongming pushed his bicycle into the courtyard. Banggeng, who was waiting for Jia Dongming to get off work, immediately rushed forward when he saw Jia Dongming return. He took the bicycle from Jia Dongming's hand and said with a smile, "Uncle! You're finally back. The whole family has been waiting for you to come back for dinner."

"Dad! Why are you only coming back now? I've been waiting for you so long my stomach is growling." Jia Dongming followed Banggeng into the courtyard. Jia Anqing, who was sitting under the eaves, saw Jia Dongming come home from get off work and immediately ran up to him, complaining in a coquettish tone.

Upon hearing his daughter's complaint, Jia Dongming immediately smiled and asked Jia Anqing, "Little Qingqing! Since you're hungry, why don't you eat first?"

When Jia Anqing heard Jia Dongming's question, she replied with a depressed look, "Dad! My mom said that you are the head of the family, and we can only start eating after you come back."

Upon hearing his daughter's reply, Jia Dongming led Jia Anqing into the main room, where he saw Qin Huairu and Tang Yanling serving dishes. He then smiled and instructed Qin Huairu, "Huairu! If I come back late in the future, you can eat first. You don't need to wait for me to come back so we can eat together."

The food was quickly laid out, and after everyone was seated, Banggeng picked up a bottle of wine and said to Jia Dongming with a smile, "Uncle! I'll have a couple of drinks with you today." Jia Dongming was somewhat surprised by Banggeng's behavior and asked with a smile, "Banggeng! Why did you suddenly decide to drink with me today?"

When Banggeng heard Jia Dongming's question, he didn't answer it immediately. Instead, he picked up his wine glass and poured a glass for Jia Dongming, Qin Huairu, and Lin Qiuyue. Then he smiled and said to Jia Dongming, "Uncle! I'm happy today, so I wanted to have a few drinks with you."

Hearing Banggeng's words, Jia Dongming naturally knew why Banggeng was so happy, so he instructed Banggeng: "Banggeng! Your uncle doesn't object to you drinking at home, but you are absolutely not allowed to have a drop of alcohol when you are driving!"

When Banggeng heard Jia Dongming's instructions, although he didn't understand why Jia Dongming would give him such an order, he subconsciously felt that Jia Dongming must have his best interests at heart. So he nodded and replied, "Uncle! I understand."

Hearing Bang Geng's assurance, Jia Dongming nodded in satisfaction and then instructed Qin Huairu, "Huairu! During this time, take advantage of your free time to pay more attention to the work of the Women's Federation. If you have any questions, you can call Yuemei."

Upon hearing Jia Dongming's instructions, Qin Huairu looked puzzled and asked him curiously, "Brother Dongming! Why did you ask me to pay attention to the work of the Women's Federation? Do you want to transfer me to work at the Women's Federation?"

When Jia Dongming heard Qin Huairu's question and saw the curious looks from his family, he introduced her to Qin Huairu: "Huairu! It's not that I want to transfer you to work at the Women's Federation, but Director Liu of the Women's Federation at the steel rolling mill is about to retire, and Li Huaide wants to arrange for you to take over Director Liu's position."

When Qin Huairu heard the news from Jia Dongming, her previously puzzled expression turned to shock. She asked Jia Dongming in confusion, "Brother Dongming! The position of director of the Women's Federation is a section-level position. I am only the deputy director of the logistics warehouse office. With my qualifications, I am not qualified to hold this position at all. Why would Director Li suddenly think of arranging for me to take over Director Liu's position?"

Jia Dongming was very pleased to see that Qin Huairu was not overwhelmed by the good news of his impending promotion, but instead asked this crucial question. He smiled and said to Qin Huairu, "Huairu! In the past, with your qualifications, you really wouldn't have been qualified for this position. But now Li Huaide is in charge of the steel rolling mill. If he says you're qualified, then you're qualified. Otherwise, how could Xu Damao, who's just a projectionist, become the deputy director of the steel rolling mill?"

When Qin Huairu heard Jia Dongming mention Xu Damao, she thought of all the things that had happened in the steel rolling mill over the years and nodded in agreement. Then she asked Jia Dongming curiously, "Brother Dongming! Although the director of the Women's Federation is not an important position, she is still one of the factory leaders. Why would Li Huaide want me to take this position? Is there some reason behind it?"

(End of this chapter)