Siheyuan: Game of Red Dust

Chapter 50 Machine Repair Shop

In the small canteen, Li Weidong and the senior leaders of the steel rolling mill were having a meal. The kitchen staff prepared a banquet for the leaders of the Ministry of Industry and the army, which was a bargain for them.

While eating, they discussed matters related to fans and water pumps. Seeing that Director Wang had almost finished his meal, Li Weidong reminded him with a sly smile, "Director, don't forget the lathe. While I'm here, I'll explain it to you in detail!"

Director Wang was stunned, then he let out a thunderous roar: "Ah! My machine tool drawings! The minister is so cunning! No, I have to go to the Ministry of Industry and get our machine tool drawings back." After that, he stood up and walked out.

Li Weidong, with a dark face, quickly stopped Director Wang and said, "Director, please be more careful. If you go to the Ministry of Industry, will the minister give it to you?
It would be a waste of time to go, I'll draw another one in the afternoon.

Director, the research institute has been established, so the first batch of machine tools must be given to us."

"No problem, Weidong, when you are not busy in the future, please come to the steel mill more often. You are always welcome to the steel mill." Director Wang said with a smile.

"By the way, Director, I have a personal request. I have a cousin named Liang Ladi, a level five welder at the machine repair factory. Her husband unfortunately passed away a few years ago. She and I live in the same compound and have four children. I usually help take care of them after work.

"Well, after I was transferred, it became difficult for her to take care of the child. The machine repair shop is indeed a bit far away. Can you help her transfer to our factory?" Li Weidong said.

"No problem, we just happen to need this kind of skilled welder for our fans and water pumps.

Don't worry, I'll call their factory in a minute. Their deputy director is also my old subordinate. If he dares to disagree, I'll go to his house and beat him up." Director Wang said happily.

"Thank you, Director. I'll go back to the laboratory to draw first. If you need anything, please ask Xiao Wang to call me." Li Weidong stood up and said.

"Okay, Weidong, you go ahead. I'll call the machine repair shop later. Take your time drawing the blueprints. There's no rush." ​​Director Wang rubbed his hands as he spoke, and it was obvious that he didn't mean what he said.

Li Weidong said hello to everyone present and returned to the laboratory.

I used the space in the laboratory to draw the drawings of the machine tool again, and then talked to Team Leader Wang and others about the work changes. The equipment in the warehouse might have to be moved away in a few days, so I asked Team Leader Wang and others to be prepared.

Yes, Li Weidong wanted to take advantage of the Ministry of Industry again. This batch of equipment was specially approved by the Ministry of Industry for Li Weidong to use, so Li Weidong planned to pack it up and take it away.

The main point is a frugal household. Since it is given to me to use, it is mine. I must take my things away.

After explaining the situation to Team Leader Wang, I took the drawings to find the factory director.

After finding Director Wang, he said directly: "Director, this is the blueprint of the new machine tool. Please make a few copies and distribute them to the people in the technical department.

I will explain it to them tomorrow and try to make them fully understand it in the next few days.

I'll go back first, and I need to deal with things at home as soon as possible."

Director Wang took the blueprint and said to Li Weidong, "Okay, then you go back first. I'll make arrangements right away. By the way, your cousin's case has been finalized. Just bring her in tomorrow to report."

Li Weidong quickly said, "Thank you, Director. I'll go back first."

Factory Manager: "Okay, go ahead."

Li Weidong said goodbye to the factory director, took his briefcase, and rode his bicycle directly to the tavern on Qianmen Street.

When we arrived at the tavern, we parked the car at the door without locking it and went into the tavern.

Li Weidong's bicycle is one of only two in the country, and both were made by him. If a thief steals it, they're simply giving the police a hard time. They can't ride it, can't sell it, and have to hide it. If the police catch them, it will take years. After all, this bike doesn't look cheap.

Anyone who steals in this situation is a fool! At least that's what Li Weidong thinks.

After entering the tavern, which of course wasn't open yet, I called out to the backyard, "Sister Huizhen, are you there?"

Soon, a voice came from the backyard: "Who's there? I'm here."

When Li Weidong entered the backyard, he saw Xu Huizhen running towards him.

"Sister Huizhen, it's me."

"Dongzi, why are you here at this time?" Xu Huizhen asked.

At this time, Chen Xueru's voice came from the room:

"Huizhen, is Dongzi here?"

Li Weidong said loudly: "Yes, Sister Xueru, it's me. I have something urgent to do, so I'll leave soon. I'll come back in the evening."

Xu Huizhen quickly asked, "Dongzi, what's going on? If there's anything you need help with, just tell me. If I can, I'll definitely help you."

Li Weidong said, "Sister Huizhen, it's not a big deal. I just want to ask if you know Mr. Niu's address. I have something to ask him."

"I know. Wait a moment, I'll write it down for you." Then he went back to the inner room.

Li Weidong also followed her into the inner room and saw Chen Xueru holding Li'er and looking out the window!

"Sister Xueru, what are you two looking at? I'm already in."

Chen Xueru rolled her eyes at Li Weidong and walked over with Li'er in her arms.

"What do you want from Master Niu? Why are you in such a hurry?"

"I asked Uncle Niu to find out about a yard, and I plan to buy it today. My job will change in a couple of days, so I may not have much time." Li Weidong replied, taking Li'er from Chen Xueru's arms.

"Isn't it forbidden to buy and sell real estate now? If you buy one, will it affect your work?" Chen Xueru asked with concern.

"It's okay. It's registered under my cousin's name. It's a gift. There's no big problem." Li Weidong answered Chen Xueru while teasing her.

"Well, that's good. By the way, where are you being transferred to? You won't be leaving the city, right?"

"No, it's just... well, let's talk about it tonight, it's a bit complicated." Li Weidong said.

After a while, Xu Huizhen brought over a note.

"Weidong, this is Mr. Niu's address. Go and see if he is at home. If not, come back and I will go out and ask for you." Xu Huizhen said.

"Okay, then Sister Huizhen, Sister Xueru, I'll leave first and I'll come over in the evening. You guys don't have to come out, you are not strangers." After saying that, Li Weidong went out.

After leaving the tavern, Li Weidong went to the address given by Xu Huizhen.

I walked to the gate of a courtyard, checked the house number, and confirmed that this was Uncle Niu's home.

He shouted to the yard, "Master Niu, are you home?"

"Who is it? I'm here, come in!" Niu Ye's voice came from the yard.

Upon hearing this, Li Weidong walked into the yard and saw Uncle Niu sitting in the pavilion in the yard drinking tea.

"Uncle Niu, you are in such a refined mood," Li Weidong walked forward.

When Uncle Niu saw that it was Li Weidong, he also stood up to greet him and said, "I was wondering why the magpie was calling just now? It turns out that a distinguished guest has come to visit! Brother Weidong, come and sit down, let's have some tea!" "Okay, then I'll also taste Uncle Niu's good tea." Li Weidong didn't hesitate and sat down directly.

The two drank tea and chatted for a while before Li Weidong got straight to the point.

"Uncle Niu, I may have to transfer my job. Can the seller of that yard handle it today?" Li Weidong asked directly.

"Brother Weidong, is it so urgent? I was planning to take you to see the yard tomorrow and then discuss the price." said Uncle Niu.

"I can't help it. Work is urgent, and I have other things to deal with. It doesn't matter whether you read it or not, Master Niu, I trust you.

You know how much money it will cost? I'll ask my cousin to bring it over later. We'll meet at the tavern, give the money to them first, and then we'll go and transfer the ownership.

"Oh, Lord Niu, this has to be a gift, not a sale. Otherwise, we'll all be in trouble," Li Weidong said. He knew Lord Niu from the show, a man who valued face and loyalty. So, Li Weidong believed Lord Niu wouldn't cheat him. Even if he didn't act like the show, Li Weidong had plenty of ways to deal with him. So trusting him once wouldn't hurt.

When Niu Ye heard Li Weidong's words, he felt a sense of loyalty and swearing death for his friend. He patted his chest and said, "Brother Weidong, leave it to me. I will definitely not let you suffer any loss. I estimate the yard is only about 3,000 yuan, and 4,000 yuan should be enough for you. There are many old items and furniture made of fine wood in his yard. Let's see if 4,000 yuan can buy them all. I'll ask him when the time comes."

"Okay, I'll go pick up my cousin now, and we'll meet at the tavern." After Li Weidong said that, he said goodbye to Niu Ye and left, then rode his bicycle towards the machine repair shop.

Arriving at the factory gate, I gave the guard a cigarette and told him I was looking for Liang Ladi. Then a young guard came into the factory to call for help.

After a while, Liang Ladi followed the guard out.

"Dongzi, why are you here?" Liang Ladi asked when he saw that it was Li Weidong.

"I have something to talk to you about. By the way, did your factory director tell you about the transfer to the steel rolling mill?" Li Weidong said.

"I told you to let me report directly tomorrow." Liang Ladi replied.

"That's fine. Go ask for leave and we'll go out and do something. By the way, can you ride a bicycle? Lend me a bicycle. I can't carry anyone on this one." Li Weidong said.

After a while, Liang Ladi came out pushing a bicycle, followed by a middle-aged couple.

When they got closer, Li Weidong asked, "Cousin, who are these two?"

"Oh, Dongzi, this is our deputy director Liu Feng, this is my master Jiao Min, our deputy director's wife. This is Li Weidong from the steel rolling mill." Liang Ladi introduced.

Li Weidong quickly said, "Hello, Director Liu and Master Jiao. Thank you for taking care of my cousin." He extended his hand.

"Hello, Director Li. I have heard of you for a long time. When you are free, you must come to our machine repair factory to give us some guidance on our work." Liu Feng smiled and shook hands with Li Weidong, complimenting him.

"Director Liu, you're welcome. If I have time, I will come to our machine repair factory to take a look. Let's make progress together." Li Weidong also said politely.

"Director Li, would you like to have a quick meal with us and give us some guidance on our factory's work?" Liu Feng continued to persuade him to stay.

"Director Liu, I really have something to do today. I will spare some time the day after tomorrow to come and take a look. Is that convenient for you?" Li Weidong couldn't refuse either. He also had an idea and wanted to experiment with it.

"That's very convenient. I'll arrange a car to pick you up at the steel mill the day after tomorrow." Liu Feng said with a smile from ear to ear.

"No, no, I can come by myself the day after tomorrow. Don't worry, I will definitely come." Li Weidong waved his hand quickly to refuse.

"Then let's schedule it for the day after tomorrow. We'll be waiting for Director Li to come to the factory."

"You're welcome, you're welcome."

The two exchanged a few more pleasantries, and then Li Weidong took Liang Ladi away.

After they left, Jiao Min asked her husband, "Old Liu, why are you so polite to Xiao Liang's cousin? He's the director of that department."

Liu Feng said: "Her cousin is really something. He is the director of the technical department of the steel rolling mill and has an administrative rank of director, half a level higher than me. Can you imagine that he is a director at the age of 18?

He is also known as a rare genius engineer in Harbin Institute of Technology in a century. He is an 18-year-old seventh-level engineer. Can you imagine it?

But this level seven engineer is not his true level, level seven? Anyone who believes it is a fool! "

"So powerful?" Jiao Min said.

"Of course. If the factory director and secretary hadn't gone to the Ministry of Industry, the three of us would have come together." Liu Feng said.

"You are usually quite nice to Liang Ladi, so you should keep up the good relationship. Maybe if our factory encounters any technical difficulties in the future, we can ask her to help ask Director Li." Liu Feng said again.

"So you want him to come over the day after tomorrow this time?" Jiao Min asked again.

"Didn't I hear that Director Li improved the equipment at the steel rolling mill? The factory director and the secretary have been trying to find connections, hoping to get Director Li to make some improvements for our factory. Didn't they go to the Ministry of Industry again? Just now, my old battalion commander, Director Wang of the steel rolling mill, came to me and asked me to transfer Liang Ladi to the steel rolling mill. When I asked, I found out that Liang Ladi and Director Li had this kind of relationship." Liu Feng said.

"No, Lao Liu. Your old battalion commander is the director of the steel rolling mill. Can't you just talk to him directly? Why do you need the director and others to look for connections everywhere?" Jiao Min asked puzzledly.

"You think we didn't try? It was useless. The old battalion commander just kicked us out.

Finally, after some inquiries, we learned that the rolling mill's technical department was directly under the Ministry of Industry, and that Li Weidong was being closely monitored by the head manager. "Even though my rank is higher than Li Weidong's, it's still unclear who will listen to whom," Liu Feng said.

"My God, Li Weidong is so amazing!" Jiao Min exclaimed.

"Okay, let's go back! I guess the factory director, secretary and others will be back soon. We'll tell them about it then and make them happy." After Liu Feng finished speaking, he entered the machine repair factory.

Jiao Min glanced at the direction Liang Ladi and Li Weidong left, then turned around and went back to the machine repair shop.

Li Weidong and Liang Ladi rode their bicycles towards the Qianmen Tavern.

"Weidong, why is Liu Feng so polite to you?" Liang Ladi asked.

"I am half a level higher than him. Shouldn't he be more polite to his superiors?" Li Weidong joked.

Liang Ladi rolled his eyes at him and said, "Then why does he always want you to come to the factory for guidance?"

Li Weidong replied, "I guess your factory has some technical difficulties, or some equipment problems, and they can't solve them, so they come to me for help."

"Oh, that's how it is!"

"By the way, Weidong, what's the matter that you asked me to take leave?" Liang Ladi asked again.

"I'm buying a yard. My identity is very sensitive, so I want to transfer the yard to your name. When you get there, just say that you bought it, and I'll take care of the rest." Li Weidong said.

"Dongzi, aren't you afraid that I won't return the yard to you in the future?" Liang Ladi teased.

"Given our relationship, why should we make such a clear distinction? With your salary, it will be difficult to find a wife for your child in the future. I have to build some family business in advance!" Li Weidong said with a smile.

Liang Ladi was a little touched, but she still rolled her eyes. She assumed Li Weidong had bought an ordinary courtyard house, one that cost only three or four hundred yuan, or five or six hundred yuan for a nicer one. She hadn't considered a large courtyard house at all, because a large courtyard house with two courtyards would cost thousands of yuan. So she didn't even consider that.

The two rode their bikes and chatted, and soon they arrived at the tavern on Qianmen Street.

(End of this chapter)