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

Yang Xingguo was stunned. Only then did he realize that he couldn't afford to offend Zhong Chunli, because her husband was a deputy director-level cadre in the Second Ministry of Machine Building.

It is said that Zhong Chunli's father-in-law is a vice-minister, the same level as her former boss.

Moreover, Zhong Chunli was just there to gain experience; otherwise, he wouldn't have transferred Yang Weimin to the finance department and given him the important position of head of the finance department.

Seeing Yang Xingguo remain silent, Zhou Sheng hesitated for a long time before finally steeling himself and saying, "Factory Director, there's a question I'm not sure if I should ask!"

"speak!"

"I've heard about Liu Hao's arithmetic abilities; they are indeed remarkable, deserving of the title 'genius.' Li Huaide started trying to win Liu Hao over the day he arrived. What promise did you make to Liu Hao?"

"Promoted to full-time position in six months, deputy section chief in two years."

Are you serious?

Zhou Sheng's eyes widened, feeling like his brain couldn't process what he was seeing.

Two years as a deputy section chief is considered average, but to be promoted to a full-fledged position after only six months? Isn't this pure humiliation?

Yang Xingguo frowned and said, "What's with that expression? He's an orphan, and he got promoted to a full-fledged position within six months and became a deputy section chief within two years. Isn't that enough?"

"..."

Zhou Sheng sighed and said helplessly.

"I heard from Cheng Jianjun of the Housing Management Department that Li Huaide personally guaranteed that Liu Hao would be promoted to a permanent position within a month. I guess Li Huaide will also help Liu Hao become the head of the Finance Department."

Yang Xingguo's expression changed drastically. He finally understood why Liu Hao was so arrogant. It turned out that the kid had long since sided with Li Huaide.

I bet Liu Hao was secretly looking down on and mocking me for the conditions I just offered.

Yang Xingguo's face flushed red with shame and indignation. He cursed Li Huaide inwardly for being a scoundrel who had no martial ethics and had actually offered such generous terms.

Put yourself in Liu Hao's shoes; would he also choose to accept Li Huaide's offer of a hand?

"Hmph, this kid looks respectable, but he's just a sycophant at heart!"

Zhou Shengwei gave a barely perceptible purse of his lips, not even bothering to comment on Yang Xingguo.

You want the horse to run fast, but you're unwilling to feed it. If I hadn't been promoted by you, I would also want to join Li Huaide's cause.

Li Huaide is genuinely generous with his benefits; he delivers real, tangible rewards without any pretense.

Unlike you, Yang Xingguo, who only knows how to shout slogans and make empty promises all day long, using vague future prospects and trust as bargaining chips.

They talk a good game, but when it comes to delivering, they pretend to be ignorant, using empty promises like "the organization will test you" and "you'll be rewarded if you work hard" to fool people.

"No, we can't let Li Huaide control the finance department. Go and call Weimin over!"

"OK."

……

Deputy Factory Director's Office.

After leaving Yang Xingguo's office, Liu Hao thought for a moment and decided to talk to Li Huaide.

After knocking on the door a few times, Li Huaide's heavy breathing and impatient voice came from inside.

Who is it?

"Director Li, this is Liu Hao. I need to talk to you about something."

Upon hearing that it was Liu Hao, Li Huaide's tone immediately softened.

"Xiao Liu, please wait a moment."

A few minutes later, Liu Lan, her cheeks slightly flushed, opened the door and greeted Liu Hao with feigned composure.

"Accountant Liu, Factory Director Li asked me to inquire about the kitchen at the third canteen. Please don't misunderstand."

Liu Hao wrinkled his high nose slightly as he smelled a familiar scent.

This Li Huaide is really... full of energy!

"No, no, it's probably about finding out how the new chef is doing in the foundry workshop, right?"

Liu Lan is shrewd; she knows her clumsy excuse won't fool a smart man like Liu Hao.

She just didn't expect Liu Hao to give her a way out, which made her feel very comfortable.

I need to order more food for Liu Hao and Ye Juan from now on!

"Oh right, right, Chef Nan came to work this morning and showed us his skills. His cooking is really amazing, much better than Sha Zhu's."

"Haha, that's great! I'll go try it at noon today."

"Okay, come find me when you get your food. I'll give you a generous portion. You're tall and big, so you must have a big appetite. Don't be shy. We share the same surname, and I'm a few years older than you. If you don't mind, just call me Sister Lan from now on!"

"Sure, Sister Lan. Please take good care of me in the cafeteria from now on."

"Of course! If we don't take care of our own brothers, are we going to take care of that idiot Zhu?"

"..."

Liu Lan harbors a deep resentment towards Sha Zhu.

After chatting with Liu Lan for a few more minutes, Liu Hao went into the office and closed the door behind him.

"Factory manager, just now..."

Liu Hao recounted what had just happened. Li Huaide, who was in a state of enlightenment, sat up straight, his face full of mockery.

"Tsk tsk, Yang Xingguo is really... getting worse as he gets older."

He chuckled and tapped his fingers lightly on the table, his tone full of disdain.

"After all these years, you're still clinging to empty promises. A six-month probationary period? Ha, how can you even bring yourself to say that?"

After making a few sarcastic remarks to Yang Xingguo, Li Huaide said with a smile, "Little Liu, I heard from Deputy Director Peng that you and Ye Juan came to get a certificate to get your marriage certificate yesterday. Haha, you're pretty quick!"

Liu Hao took out a cigarette, handed one to Li Huaide, and pulled up a chair to sit down.

"I have to hurry. Ye Juan is such an outstanding woman, and many people are eyeing her. I'm afraid someone will snatch her away."

"Haha, that's true. Congratulations! You have to invite me when you have your banquet."

"You absolutely must invite the factory manager! Forget about a banquet, I'll treat you to a couple of drinks whenever I have free time. Please don't refuse!"

"No problem, I was just thinking of having a drink with you and having a good chat!"

Li Huaide lit a cigarette, looked at Liu Hao with a half-smile, and said, "Since the Ye family has agreed to your marriage with Ye Juan, you should know that Ye Juan was Ye Decai, the former commander of the Baoding Military Sub-district. He was awarded the rank of senior colonel in 1955 and passed away in 1960."

"Although Commander Ye has passed away, his connections are still there. Moreover, Ye Juan's uncle, Ye Tingming, is a division-level officer, and her aunt is the head of the Jinling Military Region's cultural troupe."

"Your father-in-law's former company commander is Director Chi Zhaoqiang of the Education Department of the Ministry of Metallurgical Industry. Ye Juan's entry into the factory was arranged by Deputy Director Ye through Director Chi. He also sold the abandoned west wing of No. 95 compound to Ye Juan. Xiao Liu, now that you've married Ye Juan, you'll have connections and influence. Yang Xingguo actually tried to win you over by offering to promote you to deputy section chief in six months and then two years... Hahaha."

As he spoke, Li Huaide couldn't hold back any longer and burst into laughter, tears streaming down his face.

Liu Hao was deeply moved. The night before last, after having dinner at the Ye family's house, his father-in-law pulled him aside and introduced him to the Ye family's situation.

The little queen's grandfather was actually a founding senior colonel, a division-level officer, who received the Third-Class August 6st Medal and the Second-Class Independence/Freedom/Liberation Medal. He was also a hero who crossed the Dadu River. He passed away in June 1960.

My uncle, Ye Tingming, was transferred to the 179th Division of the 60th Army of the Jinling Military Region last February as the commander of the division, with the rank of senior colonel. His promotion to major general is a certainty.

After learning about the Ye family, Liu Hao never considered using their connections for anything!

What he finds most unacceptable is that, despite his own hard work and success, others believe he owes it to his wife's family.

Also, Grandma Ye Juan, her uncle and aunt and their good-for-nothing son are all not good people, and I heard that her aunt is no pushover either.

If we were to use the Ye family's resources, what would happen?

Can't afford it!

"Factory manager, please don't say that. You know my wife was adopted by the Ye family, right?"

Li Huaide paused for a moment, then understood what Liu Hao meant.

He reached out and tossed the cigarette butt into the ashtray, his eyes showing even more approval.

"A real man is someone who has ambition, doesn't rely on family background or connections, but makes his way in the world solely through his own skills. From now on, just go all out in the factory!"