I painted an aircraft carrier on the courtyard house for Dongda University.

Zhou Weiguo waved his hand with a smile: "Don't worry, things have been chaotic for so long, it's time to get back on track. By the way, what's the reaction of the people at the steel mill to this commotion?"

Old Zhang scratched his head and said, "There doesn't seem to be any special reaction. Some people even think the workshop is going to come up with some new invention again. After all, this isn't the first time we've made such a big show of things. But they don't dare to get close; they just watch from a distance."

Zhou Weiguo pondered for a moment and then instructed, "Alright, later you arrange some men for Lao Wang to guard the two gates of the steel rolling mill. Don't let that Liu guy escape, or all our efforts will be in vain. Also, protect the workshop area well, and make sure the researchers don't get hurt; they are the factory's treasures."

After making the arrangements, Zhou Weiguo walked out of the workshop.

The reason he didn't directly arrest the man surnamed Liu was that he wanted to take this opportunity to investigate thoroughly and see who was truly loyal and who harbored ill intentions in this vast steel rolling mill.

Otherwise, if I leave again for a while and then cause trouble at the factory when I come back, I'll be incredibly embarrassed.

Zhou Weiguo went straight to Workshop No. 5, which was the workshop where Yi Zhonghai worked.

As soon as he stepped into the workshop, his face darkened instantly. He saw Dashan and Erniu each holding a broom, sweeping the workshop floor.

Zhou Weiguo strode in and said in a deep voice, "Dashan, Erniu!"

Hearing their master's voice, the two looked up in surprise, their eyes filled with excitement: "Master, you're back!"

Erniu excitedly pulled two steamed buns out of his pocket and handed them to Zhou Weiguo, but then awkwardly said, "Master, have a bun... um... it's cold."

Zhou Weiguo's face was serious, and he asked sternly, "Who told you to sweep the floor?"

Da Shan stammered for a long time, his face turning red, unable to say anything coherent. After a while, he finally said, "Master, we used to be in the cleaning team, sweeping the floor is nothing."

Zhou Weiguo was furious. He said, "When I left, your skills were almost at the level of a level 6 craftsman. You think sweeping the floor is nothing? Tell me! Who exactly made my apprentices sweep the floor? If you don't tell me, I'm not going to acknowledge you two as apprentices anymore!"

Seeing that Da Shan was still stammering, Er Niu quickly said, "Master, don't be angry. After we were transferred back, there were no machine tools available, so Director Guo of the workshop asked us to sweep the floor first."

Zhou Weiguo sneered: "Director Guo? Is that Guo the Great Scoundrel?"

Erniu quickly waved his hand: "Master, no, it's not Guo Da Piezi, uh, not Team Leader Guo, it's the former Section Chief Guo from the union, who has now been transferred to our workshop as director."

At that moment, the workers in the workshop stopped what they were doing and looked over curiously. Just then, a voice came from behind: "Who's looking for me?"

Zhou Weiguo turned around and saw a middle-aged man with a pointed mouth and monkey-like face. Yi Zhonghai was following beside him, and the two walked into the workshop together.

Zhou Weiguo stared directly at the man and questioned, "You're Director Guo? You're the one who transferred my two apprentices from my workshop and made them sweep the floor?"

Director Guo was taken aback at first, then broke into a broad smile: "Oh my, who do we have here? It's Director Zhou from the technical department of our steel rolling mill! What brings you to our workshop?"

Zhou Weiguo completely ignored him, his eyes icy cold as he loudly questioned, "I'm asking you, did you forcibly transfer my two apprentices from my workshop to work as cleaners?"

Director Guo's expression changed instantly. After hesitating for a long time, he said, "Director Zhou, this isn't my fault. It was Factory Director Liu who ordered everyone on loan to be brought back. I was just following orders!"

Zhou Weiguo narrowed his eyes, staring intently at Director Guo: "You mean, that guy surnamed Liu transferred my apprentices back to your workshop and assigned them to be cleaners? Is that what you mean?"

Director Guo blushed and stammered, unable to speak.

Zhou Weiguo gave him a disdainful look, then turned to Dashan and Erniu and said, "You two go back to the workshop immediately. Don't act like idiots, doing whatever you're told. I don't believe they'd dare arrest anyone in my workshop. You're really embarrassing me. Get out of here!"

Dashan and Erniu quickly replied, "Yes, Master, we'll go back now." After saying that, the two tried to walk past Yi Zhonghai and Director Guo to leave.

Unexpectedly, Director Guo spread his arms wide, frantically stopping them: "No, this won't do! Director Liu ordered that everyone from the steel rolling mill must return. Zhou Weiguo, you can't do this! If they leave, they'll lose their secure jobs!"

Zhou Weiguo shook his head, stepped forward, and amidst the astonished gazes of the crowd, lightly slapped Director Guo twice across the face, coldly saying, "Guo, if you want to be someone's dog, I can't stop you. But you should at least understand whether you can afford to mess with the people you're biting. If you dare say another word, I can't guarantee they won't lose their jobs, but I guarantee you will!"

Director Guo's face turned purple, and he was about to retort when a voice rang out: "Director Zhou, calm down, calm down, there's no need, really no need!"

Zhou Weiguo took a look and realized it was Guo Da Piezi.

Remembering how well he had taken care of Dashan and Erniu in the past, Zhou Weiguo softened his tone and said with a smile, "Guo the Great Lad, you're still in this workshop? How's it going, got promoted yet?"

Guo Da Piezi quickly waved his hand and said with a smile, "Director Zhou, please don't tease me. I'm just a team leader, what kind of promotion would I get? But don't worry, Da Shan and Er Niu have definitely not been mistreated in our workshop. They are still working under me, and their wages are still the same as before, without any reduction."

After saying that, Guo Da Piezi glanced at Director Guo, then pulled Zhou Weiguo aside and whispered, "Director Zhou, don't blame Director Guo. He had no choice; it was all arranged by Factory Director Liu. If he didn't do as he was told, he would be the one in trouble. Don't worry, the two kids are doing fine with me."

Zhou Weiguo nodded, then asked, "By the way, how is Yi Zhonghai doing at the factory?"

Guo Da Piezi pondered for a moment, then lowered his voice and said, "Yi Zhonghai is quite low-key in the factory now. Before, apart from not being very good at teaching his apprentices, everyone generally approved of his character. Although some things happened later, since he came back this time, he's been teaching his apprentices without any reservations, and I think he's doing alright."

Hearing this, Zhou Weiguo's eyes lit up, and he pressed on, "Guo the Great, tell me, who in the factory has a good relationship with the new Factory Director Liu?"

Upon hearing this, Guo Da Piezi's expression tightened. He subconsciously glanced back and hesitated for a while before saying, "Director Zhou, I don't know the specifics either. Factory Director Liu was parachuted in and doesn't have any close confidants."