Siheyuan: The Era of Struggle

Chapter 14 The elder brother's age and the younger brother's name

"You made all this in the past half month?"

Secretary Hu looked at the planning map in his hand and looked at the childish boy in front of him in surprise, his eyes full of surprise.

If we knew that the annual production capacity of the First Machinery Plant was only 31 machine tools, and if it was true as stated in this report, then after re-planning, their plant's production capacity could be increased to more than 40 units.

This is not as simple as adding ten machine tools. You have to know that the role that these extra machine tools can play cannot be simply measured by quantity.

"Well, since I entered the factory, I have conducted a detailed investigation and found that there are many cumbersome procedures. After re-planning, these cumbersome procedures can be greatly reduced, thus improving production efficiency."

Yang Ning looked very serious at this moment, as he knew that whether this attempt would be successful would have a bearing on his next plan.

Because only if I succeed this time can I greatly increase my leader's trust in me, and he will carefully consider any ideas he has in the future.

"Well, I'm not very familiar with these. I'll give them to Director Kong, who is in charge of production, later. As for whether it will pass, it depends on the response of the production department."

Secretary Hu put away the plan and explained it to Yang Ning in a serious tone.

After all, Yang Ning is a talent that the department has specifically instructed to focus on, and he cannot be allowed to feel uncomfortable.

"I understand. If there's nothing else, I'll take my leave." Yang Ning didn't feel dissatisfied after hearing this. After all, the First Machinery Factory was a key enterprise in the city. Any problem would attract attention from above. Being cautious would also be considered responsible for the collective property.

"Okay, I'll let you know as soon as I have any news."

Secretary Hu waved his hand, feeling that this matter would not be so easy to pass.

Sure enough, when Secretary Hu handed Yang Ning’s plan to Director Kong, Director Kong took a look at it and flew into a rage: “This is simply nonsense.

Our production tasks are so heavy, how can we have the time to accompany a young man to play house? If the production tasks are delayed, who will be responsible?"

"I'll do it." Because of the principle of confidentiality, Secretary Hu was the only one in the entire First Machinery Factory who knew a little about Yang Ning's background, so he had more confidence in Yang Ning than himself.

So after hearing what Director Kong said, Secretary Hu expressed without hesitation that he was willing to take on the responsibility.

"No, Lao Hu, although your last name is Hu, you must not be confused about this matter.

Even if Comrade Xiao Yang has great abilities, he is just an intern.

What do you mean by an intern? He is here to learn things from us. Why are you fooling around with him?"

Secretary Hu looked at Director Kong seriously and asked, "What if he really has extraordinary abilities?"

Director Kong was stunned for a moment, looking thoughtfully at Secretary Hu who looked serious, then he pulled him to the corner of the office and asked quietly, "What's the matter? Is there anything else?"

Secretary Hu looked at the curious Director Kong and said with a wry smile, "Old Kong, I can't say much because of confidentiality, but I have more confidence in Comrade Yang Ning than in myself."

"Oh~" Director Kong said "oh" several times as if he suddenly understood something. No one knew what he understood. Then he said to Secretary Hu in a mysterious voice: "I understand, I understand (*'▽'*)."

After saying that, he sat back in his seat, picked up Yang Ning's plan and read it carefully. The more he read it, the more he felt that this plan was not simple.

After all, he was in charge of the factory's production. After reading the plan, Director Kong imagined in his mind what the situation would be like if he planned according to this plan.

"Good, good, you are worthy of being a graduate of Wudaokou Technical School. I don't know how much it will improve after this change, but it will definitely be better than it is now." Seeing Director Kong's excited look, Secretary Hu joked, "Why did you, Old Kong, follow the young people in making trouble?"

"Hey, didn't I just make a mistake of empiricism? I'm now solemnly repenting to the organization. Do you think this matter can be let go, Comrade Secretary?"

"Haha, you, you haven't changed at all after all these years." Secretary Hu was amused by Director Kong's appearance. He smiled and pointed at Director Kong with his hand, looking helpless.

"Hey, isn't this here with you, Old Hu?"

Director Kong didn't care. He looked at the plan in his hand with admiration and thought for a moment: "I think we should discuss it at the meeting, so that no one will say that we are making poisonous vegetables."

"That's what I mean. If we don't discuss it at the meeting, who knows how much trouble we'll have when we implement it. We must first unify our thoughts."

Secretary Hu also agreed with Director Kong's approach, so the two of them discussed it for a while and asked someone to make several copies of the plan. Secretary Hu took one copy and went out directly.

After handing the plan to Secretary Hu, Yang Ning was completely free. Thinking that he had not been home for a long time, Yang Ning asked for a leave and planned to go home while he had time.

"Xiao Ning, why are you back? Today is not Sunday!"

As soon as I arrived at the door, I met the third uncle Yan Bugui who was about to go out.

That’s right, after the martial law ended some time ago, the sub-district office was established and took over some of the powers of the original military control committee.

In order to better manage the residents in the area and prevent enemy spies, each courtyard elected its own manager.

Originally, the manager of the front yard was Yang Dagen, but he was rejected by Yang Liushi. According to Yang Liushi, the manager was a busybody who had no money but was always troublesome and was scolded by others. He had nothing better to do!
When these words reached the ears of the uncle and his men, the three who were still feeling complacent about having just become the uncles in charge suddenly felt as uncomfortable as if they had eaten a fly.

In fact, Yang Liu secretly told Yang Dagen: "Don't think that the courtyard is relatively peaceful now. When these guys grow up, they will make trouble. When you become the head of the family, you will have to help out when someone is in trouble, right?"

After listening to his mother's reasons, Yang Ning couldn't help but give her a thumbs up: She is really clear-headed!
"You didn't go to school either?" Yang Ning's words stunned the third uncle.

Then he explained: "You said, kid, isn't the third uncle planning to go..."

While explaining, he walked away carrying the fishing rod and fish basket. It didn't look like he was going to school.

"Heh~" Yang Ning watched the figure of the third uncle disappear around the corner, picked up his bicycle and walked into the compound.

"Big Pot~ Hug." Before Yang Ning put away his bicycle, his second brother Yang An, who was playing in the yard, ran over and hugged his thighs.

The name sounds strange, right? Originally, my parents were planning to have a girl and had even thought of a name, Yang Jing, which, when combined with Yang Ning's name, would become Ning Jing.

But who would have thought that they would give birth to another boy, which made the mother anxious as she had not prepared a name for the boy. She couldn't continue to name her Yang Jing as it was too feminine.

Finally, my mother slapped her forehead and thought, since peace is not possible, then let's just be at peace.

This made Yang Ning stunned on the spot. No, I am the boss!
However, after the two leaders of the Parent-Teacher Association discussed it, Yang Ning's objection was ineffective.

So the elder brother Yang Ning got the name of his younger brother.

(End of this chapter)