Love in the Courtyard: Starting with Engineers

Upon returning to Beijing, Li Yu and Bai Ling first went to the Bai family's residence.

Bai Ling shared her experiences in Hong Kong with her mother and the things she brought for her.

Bai's mother looked at the cosmetics, watch, and clothes on the bed.

He looked at Bai Ling with displeasure as she continued to take things out.

"Xiaoling, why did you buy so much stuff?"

"Look how much money you've spent! Are you two even able to make ends meet?"

Seeing that her mother was unhappy, Bai Ling quickly explained:

"These are all things Li Yu bought for you and Dad."

Bai Ling lowered her head and whispered to her mother, "You have no idea, Li Yu opened an electronics company in Hong Kong, and he's incredibly wealthy now!"

After glancing at Bai Ling, Bai's mother said, "Do you think we don't know?"

"We know everything you do in Hong Kong."

"what?"

"What do you mean, 'huh'? You're also Li Yu, and you've caused such a big commotion, why didn't you stop it?"

"You think you can escape the organization's notice just because you're in Hong Kong?"

Seeing Bai Ling's tense expression, Bai's mother immediately explained, "This is all for your safety."

"Your father, a deputy minister of the Central Investigation Department, personally led a team to receive messages from Hong Kong at any time."

"I almost died laughing at your Uncle Dong."

Upon hearing this, Bai Ling burst out laughing.

"I've never seen you care about me this much before."

"You brat, do you think Beijing is the same as the outside world?"

"That's why I called you back in such a hurry this time."

"On the one hand, it was due to production problems at the steel rolling mill, and on the other hand, the Japanese also found out about Li Yu's movements."

"So we had to call you back, and this time it was someone who made the call personally."

Bai Ling covered her mouth in surprise.

"Oh my God!"

On the living room sofa, Bai's father and Li Yu laughed and said, "You've made quite a stir in Hong Kong this time!"

"Hehehe, there's no other way, is there?"

"The methods don't matter, but you need to know that you are far more important to China than your electronics company is now."

"If it really comes down to a situation where force is needed, you can seek help from the organization."

Li Yu nodded.

After dinner, the two had Bai's father's driver take them back to the courtyard house.

As soon as I entered, I met Yan Jiefang sitting at the door.

Upon seeing Li Yu and the other two, Yan Jiefang stood up, leaning on his cane.

"Brother Li, you're back."

Li Yu nodded.

"Um"

"What happened to your leg?"

"Oh, it's nothing."

"It's just a fracture, it'll be fine in a while."

"It's alright."

After saying that, Li Yu took Bai Ling and went back.

"Who were you talking to just now?" Yan Bugui asked Yan Jiefang, who had just entered the room.

"Nobody, just Li Yu came back and said hello."

"Li Yu is back?"

Yan Bugui's mind immediately started working. He realized that buying a job for his son and paying back the money monthly with interest was quite a good deal.

"I heard from Liu Haizhong a few days ago that Li Yu has been reinstated to his original position, and it seems that the steel rolling mill has expanded its original research workshop."

Thinking of this, Yan Bugui took out the Fenjiu liquor he was reluctant to drink from under the bed.

"Knock knock knock"

Who is it?

Li Yu asked as he opened the door.

As soon as I opened the door, I saw Yan Bugui smiling and carrying a bottle of Fenjiu liquor.

"What's wrong, Teacher Yan?"

"Isn't it because you're back from outside? I came to ask you to have a drink."

Although they knew Yan Bugui must have ulterior motives, they still let him in.

"Li Yu, could you arrange a spot for Jiefang in your workshop?"

Seeing Li Yu frown, Yan Bugui quickly said:

"I won't take your look for free. How much do you want? I'll pay for it."

Li Yu looked at Yan Bugui, surprised that Yan Bugui was willing to pay money to buy a job for his son.

Li Yu never doubted whether he was rich, because he knew from the original work that Yan Bugui's family should be quite wealthy.

"It's not about the money; the key issue is that I've already resigned."

"Brother Li Yu, I've heard that you've been reinstated and are just waiting to go back to your post."

"How about we talk about it after I take office?"

"It's getting late, Teacher Yan, you should go back now, I'm going to sleep."

Although Yan Bugui was unhappy, he still smiled and said, "Okay, okay, let's talk about it next time."

After saying that, Yan Bugui took the wine and went back.

Bai Ling watched as Yan Bugui left with the wine.

Looking surprised, he said, "You bring things back after you've already delivered them?"

"He's already being generous by bringing the wine; if he doesn't get the job done and doesn't take it back, he probably won't be able to sleep tonight!"

The next day, after finishing breakfast, Li Yu rode his bicycle to the steel rolling mill.

When Li Huaide saw Li Yu, he rushed over, grabbed Li Yu's hand, and said:

"Brother Li! You've finally arrived!"

"You have no idea how hard we've been lately!"

Li Yu pretended not to know and asked, "What happened? Did Zheng Qiushi punish you?"

Li Huaide waved his hand: "No, he's in a precarious situation himself. He's probably the one at the steel mill who most wants you back right now."

Next, Li Yu looked at Li Huaide and excitedly recounted the scene of Zheng Qiushi being criticized in a previous meeting.

"Brother Li, you have no idea how exhilarating this was!"

Li Yu quickly interrupted the excited Li Huaide, saying, "Brother, calm down. Tell me how many orders are still needed?"

Li Huaide coughed awkwardly twice and then said, "We still need twenty more."

"What? Twenty units!" Li Yu looked at Li Huaide in disbelief.

"I've been gone for so long, what's the big deal?"

Li Huaide said helplessly, "What can we do? All those core components were made by your research workshop before."

"After the research workshop was disrupted, the output naturally decreased."

"Okay, okay"

Li Yu went directly to the research workshop after leaving Li Huaide's office.

The workshop now occupies twice the area of ​​what it used to.

As soon as Zhou Qiming sat down in his office, he came in.

He shouted angrily, "So you finally decided to come back! You have no idea how many nights I've been staying up late these past few days!"

"Can't you consider my feelings when you're fighting like this?"

Li Yu looked at Zhou Qiming, who had two big dark circles under his eyes, and said with a smile, "Oh, it's okay! I'll give you half a day off today. Go back and get some sleep."

"Only half a day?"

"Do you want it or not?"

Zhou Qiming quickly flattered, "Yes, yes, yes, how could I not want it?"

Li Yu spent the afternoon supervising production in the workshop, and would go over to solve any problems as soon as they arose.

This afternoon, the workers clearly felt much safer with Li Yu around. No matter what the problem was, Li Yu would solve it immediately.

In the late afternoon, just before the end of the workday, Li Yu was called to the conference room for a democratic life meeting.

At the meeting, Zheng Qiushi read his self-criticism aloud in front of everyone.

As he left the meeting room, his eyes were practically spitting fire as he looked at Li Yu.

During this period, he had to work overtime every few days and was also repeatedly scolded by his father.

He blamed all of this on Li Yu.

Back in his office, Zheng Qiushi slammed the thermos he was holding onto the ground.

"That damn guy!"

"Factory manager, should I try to get rid of him?"

"Slap!" Zheng Qiushi slapped Ma Wude across the face.

"Are you out of your mind? You still want revenge on him?"

"roll!"

Ma Wude quickly picked up his glasses from the ground and left Zheng Qiushi's office.