Courtyard House: Drunk and tipsy, the whole courtyard exposed at the start.

Of course, Zhang Dabiao also knew that these things were not something he, a primary school student, could change. The ingrained ideas of leaders in this era could not be influenced by his guesses or assumptions.

To put it simply, consider him a radical youth, wary of capitalist countries, especially disliking Japan. Most of those above also dislike Japan, so Zhang Dabiao's reminder is actually well-intentioned.

However, if Zhang Dabiao were to emphasize this again after the establishment of diplomatic relations, especially during the period of reform and opening up, it would damage the friendship between the two countries.

So Zhang Dabiao had no choice but to shut up.

"Those who are not in a position should not concern themselves with its affairs," Zhang Dabiao thought, too lazy to bother anymore, since he had already given the necessary reminders anyway.

On that day, Liu Guangqi, Tian Baocheng, the factory director and secretary of the daily necessities manufacturing plant, leaders from the ministry, and Tian Baocheng's uncle all came. The group personally delivered the reward to Zhang Dabiao.

Why is it so important?

After the Red Star Daily Necessities Manufacturing Factory became independent, everyone's administrative rank was promoted by one level, and some family workers were directly promoted to formal workers. This was all thanks to Zhang Dabiao!

And it also created more jobs!

Damn, Zhang Dabiao is a hot commodity right now!

They just made some cream and turned it into an "export-oriented small consumer goods manufacturing plant";

They made sour cream and wild vegetable cookies and created the "Nanluoguxiang Food Processing Company";

This time, they made a fortune by selling lighters, mops, and brooms, and started the "Red Star Daily Necessities Manufacturing Factory".

How many people's employment problems has this solved?

Director Wang and others were also honored and, without hesitation, presented him with a "Certificate of Outstanding Youth," issued by the Jiaodaokou Subdistrict Office. Zhang Dabiao is not yet a formal employee, so he cannot be given the title of "Outstanding Worker," as that title is of a higher caliber.

However, for a boy who has just graduated from elementary school, the honors he has received in the past six months are already quite numerous and dazzling.

The more dazzling Zhang Dabiao became, the less the likes of the Jia and Yi families dared to harbor any ill intentions. After all, if anything happened to Zhang Dabiao now, the neighborhood committee, the police station, and the factory would all investigate thoroughly.

Zhang Dabiao has essentially put on several layers of disguise; although the quality is low, the quantity is large.

Yan Bugui could only feel envy, jealousy, and hatred.

He is now filled with regret. Why did he lose his mind and follow Yi Zhonghai in scheming against Zhang Dabiao?

Look at how fast Zhang Dabiao has risen to power, who can stop him?

Qin Huairu was so regretful she felt like vomiting blood, and Jia Dongxu... he was nominally Zhang Dabiao's distant cousin, and now their relationship was so strained...

Sigh, it's all tears when I think about it.

When Mu Wanqing learned that she had the opportunity to take the college entrance exam, she was so happy that she cried. She couldn't help but hug Zhang Dabiao in front of everyone. After realizing what she had done, she immediately blushed and hid in the house.

Zhang Dabiao was also a little flustered. "Girl, you're overreacting. There are so many people here!"

Can we continue tonight? You can hug me for as long as you want!

However, everyone burst into laughter because Zhang Dabiao had done so much for Mu Wanqing, including taking a knife for her and almost dying.

It's only natural that Mu Wanqing would fall in love with him and repay him with her body; everyone has already tacitly accepted the fact that the two of them are a couple.

But there's a bit of an awkward part—who does Qin Jingru stand for?

Director Wang coughed and said, "Da Biao, be mindful of your image and don't make any mistakes."

Zhang Dabiao looked completely innocent—[I didn't want to either...]

Rain felt a bit melancholy, so she went back inside to read and study. Qin Jingru didn't care and continued cooking, making cookies and cakes. Anyway, she would be starting school with Zhang Dabiao in September, and after graduation, a job and an apartment would be waiting for her. As long as Zhang Dabiao was willing, there was nothing wrong with being his concubine.

After everyone dispersed, the mutual aid society in the courtyard began to hold a celebration. Zhang Dabiao had received awards and bonuses, as well as a position as a designer and researcher. Moreover, his current salary was comparable to that of an eighth-grade worker, making him the highest-paid person in the courtyard. Judging from his current situation, he was definitely destined to become a leader after graduation, or at the very least, a technician or engineer.

Secondly, Liu Guangqi was promoted again; he was previously a level 6 clerk and now an administrative level 24.

Because the Municipal Public Security Bureau awarded him the title of Model Public Security Officer, he was promoted one level.

The factory also has an annual outstanding employee award, and I've been promoted another level; (these days, being a role model or an outstanding individual is a very valuable honor).

Now, because the factory has become independent and changed its name, it has been promoted to the next level.

短短大半年的时间又6级办事员行政24级工资43块，升到了3级办事员行政21级工资62块，而且结婚租房媳妇调职工作的事情全给解决了，你说他高不高兴！

He felt that the best thing he ever did was to get Zhang Dabiao a temporary purchasing permit!

Liu Pangpang was so happy he almost had a stroke. His son had been promoted three levels in just half a year!

If I accumulate more seniority in two years, I might just get promoted to deputy section chief!

My son has the potential to become a high-ranking official!

It can be said that Yi Zhonghai used to protect the Jia family and Sha Zhu no matter what, while Liu Pangpang now protects Liu Guangqi and Zhang Dabiao—following Zhang Dabiao is the right thing to do!

People like Yi Zhonghai, Yan Bugui, and the Jia family have not only ruined their reputations, but almost no one in the courtyard pays them any attention anymore.

The young people were drinking and having a good time, which made Xu Damao, Shazhu Yan Jiecheng, and others envious and jealous. They also wanted to improve themselves!

Xu Damao then asked a crucial question.

"Da Biao, what made you decide to make lighters?"

The actual product was already in Zhang Dabiao's hands. Since he was going to take it to Hong Kong to register a patent, the group played with it for a while and found it quite interesting, but the price was just too frightening.

Once the gas runs out, this thing is useless. To be honest, it's better to buy matches. But for this thing, the higher-ups still gave Zhang Dabiao a certificate and a bonus, which everyone couldn't understand.

Isn't this invention of the lighter a bit of a waste?

So Xu Damao couldn't help but speak out.

Zhang Dabiao and Liu Guangqi were taken aback, then suddenly looked at the key figure, Yan Jiecheng, with a sly grin.

Yan Jiecheng was eating heartily, having finally gotten a chance to freeload a meal, when he noticed the two of them looking at him at the same time—

"Why are you looking at me?"

The two men suddenly stepped forward and grabbed Yan Jiecheng, then began to grope him and pull out matches. Surprisingly, even though it was the middle of summer, Yan Jiecheng was wearing work clothes with pockets, and they managed to pull out four boxes of matches from his pockets!

"Goodness, so it really was you who took it!"

"Why did you take so many matches?"

Yan Jiecheng's face turned pale. This was catching them red-handed, like catching a thief red-handed!

"Da Biao, let me explain. I just did it on a whim. I really didn't mean to."

Four boxes of matches cost only two cents, but if word got out, Yan Jie would be considered a thief!

His life had just begun when he was branded a thief.

He's really finished!