The Courtyard House: Xu Damao's Aunt is the Queen of Women

"It's good to get married late. You're only 20, no rush."

"Yes, in response to the national call, we should marry and have children later in life; it is an honor to marry later."

"Xiaomeng is such a good catch, she has no trouble finding a partner. She can consider it again in a few years."

Everyone supported He Xiaomeng's idea, since the central government has been advocating for late marriage since last year, with men set at 28 and women at 25.

The reason was that after the end of the three years of hardship, a compensatory birth peak occurred in 63, with the natural population growth rate reaching 33.33%! This was the highest since the founding of the People's Republic of China.

Of course, this is just an advocacy, not a mandatory requirement. The Marriage Law still enforces the 50-year-old rule of 20 for men and 18 for women!

Otherwise, Liu Hao and Ye Juan wouldn't be able to get their marriage certificate.

After chatting for a while, everyone started working.

Liu Hao was so fast at calculating that he finished all the accounts in less than an hour. Just as he was about to go out for a smoke, Zhou Sheng, the factory director's secretary, walked to the door.

"Deputy Section Chief Zhong, the factory manager is looking for Accountant Liu."

Looking for me?

Liu Hao was puzzled. Why did Yang Xingguo want to see him?

Zhong Chunli turned her head and said, "Xiao Liu, this is Secretary Zhou. Hurry up and go. The factory director probably heard that a great talent has come to our finance department and wants to meet you in person."

"Okay, I'll go then."

Liu Hao got up, straightened his clothes, and walked outside.

Zhou Sheng looked Liu Hao up and down, then smiled and praised, "Accountant Liu is truly a handsome man."

"Secretary Zhou, you flatter me. He is just a bit handsome, but compared to his practical skills, he is really nothing."

Looking at the humble and polite Liu Hao, Zhou Sheng's eyes lit up. This young man is really good.

"Haha, Accountant Liu, you're quite modest."

Secretary Zhou smiled gently, and his tone was friendly.

"Looks are an innate advantage, but skills are earned. Work hard, and the factory manager will definitely appreciate it."

Liu Hao nodded: "I've noted your words, Secretary Zhou. Let's go now, don't keep the factory manager waiting."

"good!"

Following Secretary Zhou to the fourth floor, Secretary Zhou pointed to the factory director's office and said, "Go in. The factory director is in a good mood today, so do your best."

"Thanks."

Liu Hao thanked him and went to knock on the door.

"Enter!"

Pushing open the door, Yang Xingguo was reviewing documents. When he saw Liu Hao, he put down his pen, got up, and came over to invite Liu Hao to sit on the sofa.

"Xiao Liu, let's sit down and talk. I've been too busy these past few days because of the snow disaster. I heard from Section Chief Chu that you're very good at arithmetic, and I wanted to find some time to invite you over to take a look, but I haven't had the time."

"How are you doing? Are you settling in well at the factory?"

Although Yang Xingguo's attitude was amiable, Liu Hao could sense that the guy's motives were not pure.

"Section Chief Chu flatters me. Accounting is my specialty. I'm just a little more accurate at it than anything else."

"I'm adapting well to the job. The two section chiefs and the senior colleagues in the department have been very kind to me and have taught me how to do the job. With their guidance, I've already gotten the hang of it."

Yang Xingguo sighed inwardly. Just based on this humble yet dignified demeanor, Liu Hao was far superior to his own arrogant but incompetent nephew.

Getting Liu Hao to work for you and willingly assist you in becoming the head of the finance department is no easy feat.

He took out a pack of Phoenix cigarettes from his pocket, pulled out two and handed one to Liu Hao, then lit it for Liu Hao with a kerosene lighter.

He leaned back on the sofa, took a couple of puffs, and said, "Xiao Liu, my nephew Yang Weimin is being transferred to the finance department next month. I'd appreciate it if you could help him out."

Upon hearing this, Liu Hao understood: Yang Xingguo wanted to promote Yang Weimin to the position of section chief.

He wants me to help him out... No way, this guy wants me to assist Yang Weimin?

Just as Liu Hao was stunned, Yang Xingguo continued, "I won't treat you unfairly. You just graduated and were assigned a job. Although the process of becoming a permanent employee should follow the rules, there are always exceptions."

"As long as you are willing to work hard to help the people and give them a boost, I guarantee that within six months, you will be promoted to a permanent position."

Holy crap, that's awesome!

Li Huaide promised him a permanent position next month, but you've been waiting for half a year. No wonder you can't beat Li Huaide. When things are tough, you'll end up cleaning toilets.

Liu Hao remained outwardly calm, but inwardly he felt contempt and disdain.

Yang Xingguo felt he was offering Liu Hao an irresistible temptation. He flicked his cigarette ash and said in a condescending manner, "Young people need to be down-to-earth and hardworking. With someone to lend a hand, their path will be smoother."

"Work hard. If you're capable enough, I'll keep the position of deputy head of the finance department for you within two years."

Liu Hao uttered a boastful remark: With Yang Xingguo's limited vision and limited skills, how dare he talk about winning people's hearts?

He can't even make empty promises, so he can only win over idiots like Sha Zhu.

After muttering a few thoughts to himself, Liu Hao wore a perfectly measured, humble smile.

"Factory Director, you flatter me. Comrade Yang Weimin will be coming to the department next month. Helping each other out is just our duty. There's no question of me personally mentoring him."

"As for becoming a permanent employee and getting promoted, I think it's best to follow the factory's rules and let performance speak for itself. I've only been here a short time and there's still a lot to learn in terms of my job. I really don't dare to think about becoming a deputy section chief."

Upon hearing this, a hint of displeasure flashed across Yang Xingguo's face.

He had thought the kid would be sensible enough to accept the offer, but he hadn't expected him to dare to refuse outright.

"It's a good thing that young people are down-to-earth."

Yang Xingguo's tone was unreadable, but it carried a hint of pressure.

"But sometimes, being down-to-earth isn't enough; you need someone to lend a hand so you can walk faster and more steadily."

"I have taken the factory manager's teachings to heart, but I always feel that one must be strong to succeed. I must first master the skills."

"..."

Yang Xingguo wasn't stupid; he knew that Liu Hao had rejected his offer.

Fine, since you don't know what's good for you, then don't blame me for being impolite.

"Okay, go back to work."

He paused, then said something profound.

"The work in the finance department is very complicated. It's always better to be careful. Otherwise, if something goes wrong, you'll have nowhere to turn to complain."

Fuck you, do you think you're so great?

Hey, I've got a short temper, I'm really going to go after you. I don't believe you, Yang Xingguo, are clean.

Liu Hao wouldn't swallow his anger. At worst, he'd go to Liu Hao's house in the middle of the night and throw a grenade at him. What a disgusting person.

"Don't worry, I may not be good at much else, but I am reliable and honest. Every account I handle can withstand scrutiny from anyone."

Liu Hao stood up, finished speaking expressionlessly, turned around and strode away, slamming the door shut with a little too much force.

This arrogant attitude infuriated Yang Xingguo so much that he almost grabbed an ashtray and smashed it over his head.

After catching his breath, Yang Xingguo called out, "Zhou Sheng!"

Standing by the door, Zhou Sheng, who was about to ask Liu Hao what was going on, pushed the door open and came in. Seeing Yang Xingguo's grim face, he understood that the recruitment had failed.

"Factory Manager!"

"Keep an eye on the finance department. If you find any problems, you know what to do!"

Zhou Sheng said somewhat awkwardly, "Factory Manager, Section Chief Jin is recovering at home from a fall, and Zhong Chunli is in charge of the finance department, so..."