Siheyuan (courtyard house): My father, Li Yunlong!

At this point, Li Zhenhua took out a neatly bound, rather heavy-looking document from his briefcase, stood up, and handed it to Director Yang with both hands.

"Director Yang, esteemed leaders. In fact, after Comrade Jia Dongxu's accident, I was deeply shocked and saddened, and immediately began to conduct preliminary thinking and analysis on the potential safety risks in the departments under my supervision. Combining some of the advanced safety management concepts I have studied in my daily life... well, the advanced safety management concepts at home and abroad, and the actual situation of our factory, I have drafted a preliminary 'Some Thoughts and Suggestions on Strengthening Safety Production Management and Establishing a Long-Term Prevention Mechanism', or rather, a preliminary draft of a safety rectification and improvement plan. I originally intended to refine it further before reporting it to the factory leaders and the Safety Committee, but since Director Li has brought up this urgent issue today, I will offer this as a starting point and ask for your criticism and suggestions."

This surprised not only Li Huaide, but also Director Yang and the other factory leaders.

Instead of passively defending himself, Li Zhenhua proactively came up with a plan.

This completely surprised everyone.

Factory Director Yang took the proposal and quickly began to read it. The more he read, the more surprised he became, which was replaced by deep appreciation and amazement.

This plan is detailed and well-structured, far exceeding the vision of an ordinary deputy director.

It not only includes routine security check items, but also proposes many refreshing and even forward-thinking concepts and specific measures:

The "Total Safety Responsibility System" and the "Safety Risk Deposit" system propose to break down safety responsibilities layer by layer and implement them in every position and for every employee, and link them with certain rewards and punishments (it is suggested to set aside a small amount of bonus as a safety deposit, which will be returned and rewarded if there are no accidents in the quarter/year, and deducted according to the responsibility for the accident), so as to change the old concept that "safety is the responsibility of the safety department".

The "Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment" pre-control mechanism requires each workshop team to regularly and proactively identify hazards in their area (such as high temperature, high pressure, mobile devices, special operations, etc.), conduct risk assessments and classifications, and formulate corresponding control measures and emergency plans for different risk levels, transforming post-event handling into pre-event prevention.

The "5S" (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) approach emphasizes maintaining a clean and orderly work environment through standardized on-site management, fundamentally reducing safety accidents caused by cluttered workspaces and misplaced tools. Li Zhenhua skillfully explained the future-oriented 5S concept in language understandable to this day.

Establish a "Work Group Safety Activity Day" system: It is recommended to hold safety learning, accident case analysis, and safety skills training activities at a fixed time every week or every half month, with the work group as the unit, to improve employees' safety awareness and practical skills.

Strengthen the "certification and dynamic assessment of special operations personnel": For special operations personnel such as crane operators, electricians, and welders, it is not only required that they hold certificates, but it is also recommended to establish a regular retraining and skills assessment mechanism, and those who fail to meet the requirements should be suspended from their posts.

It is recommended to establish a "Plant-level Safety Production Suggestion Award": to encourage frontline employees to discover and report safety hazards, and to reward those who make effective suggestions, so as to create an atmosphere in which everyone cares about safety.

These concepts were undoubtedly highly forward-thinking and practical in Chinese industrial enterprises in the early 1960s.

The more Director Yang read it, the more he felt it made sense; it perfectly captured the essence of enterprise management.

He didn't expect that Li Zhenhua could not only make breakthroughs in specific matters, but also had such profound insights into management philosophy.

"Good! Very good!"

Factory Director Yang couldn't help but slap the table, a delighted smile spreading across his face.

"Comrade Zhenhua, your plan is insightful and highly competent! The ideas you mentioned, such as the total responsibility system, hazard pre-control, and on-site management, seem very suitable for our factory's actual situation. They are highly targeted and practical!"

He waved the proposal in his hand and addressed the attendees.

"Everyone, take a look and learn from this! Comrade Zhenhua has put in the effort and truly thought things through! This is the proper attitude towards workplace safety! It's not about waiting for problems to occur before putting out fires, but about proactively investigating and establishing long-term mechanisms!"

He turned to look at Li Huaide, his tone carrying both approval and a subtle, almost imperceptible reminder.

"Comrade Huaide, look, Comrade Zhenhua's plan is a step further than your simple idea of ​​a blanket inspection; it's more systematic and in-depth! I think this major safety overhaul can fully incorporate the reasonable elements of Comrade Zhenhua's plan and use it as an important guiding document for our next step in strengthening safety work, refining and implementing it!"

Li Huaide's expression instantly became quite interesting.

He had intended to use this opportunity to put pressure on Li Zhenhua, but to his surprise, the other party not only easily defused the situation but also presented such a systematic and high-level plan, instantly turning the tables and winning high praise from Factory Director Yang. This made his earlier suggestion seem somewhat superficial and passive. He felt as if his punch had landed on cotton, and the other party had even used his own force against him, causing him to stumble.

He forced a smile and echoed.

"Yes, yes, the factory director is right. Comrade Zhenhua is indeed young and promising, with a broad perspective. This plan... is indeed very insightful. Our Safety Committee will definitely study it carefully and incorporate it into this major rectification campaign."

The other leaders in the meeting room echoed this sentiment, casting surprised and admiring glances at Li Zhenhua.

In this round, Li Zhenhua, with his exceptional preparation and foresight, not only perfectly defused Li Huaide's attack but also made a great impression, further solidifying his position in the eyes of the factory leaders.

Factory Director Yang looked at Li Zhenhua with satisfaction, thinking to himself.

This kid is a real gem! It seems putting him in the logistics department was the right move! He's got drive, brains, and can pull off something really useful when it counts. Li Huaide won't be able to outdo him so easily.

While undercurrents were swirling at the steel rolling mill meeting, a completely different scene unfolded deep within the heavily guarded compound, inside the Lin family's small building.

The restaurant was brightly lit at dinner time.

Lin's father sat in the main seat, still exuding an imposing aura, eating his meal silently. But the observant Lin Tao Tao noticed that her father seemed less stern than usual, with a hint of... softening between his brows.

As always, Lin's mother cared for her daughter, constantly putting food on Lin Taotao's plate.

"Tao Tao, eat more of this fish, it's fresh. Look at you, you've been going out all the time lately, you've even lost weight."

"Mom, I'm not thin at all, I'm quite muscular."

Lin Taotao ate her rice, still savoring the thrill of "hunting" in the mountains with Li Zhenhua a few days ago and... that faint hint of ambiguity.

Thinking of Li Zhenhua's swift action in disarming her, the delicious barbecue and beggar's chicken later on, and especially the moment he gently wiped the ash off her face, her cheeks couldn't help but feel a little hot.

Lin's mother, with her keen eyes, immediately noticed this subtle change in her daughter and asked tentatively with a smile.

"Hey, what are you thinking about? Your face is all red. Did you... go out with that Section Chief Li again?"

She deliberately used the old name.

Lin Taotao instinctively retorted.

"Mom! What Section Chief Li? He's Deputy Director Li now! We were just interacting at work, and incidentally... experiencing life!"

She paused for a moment, then quickly changed the subject.

"Dad, Mom, I have something to tell you. A few days ago, we went to the suburbs, and on the way back we ran into some thugs who wanted to cause trouble."

"What?"

Lin's mother was startled and put down her chopsticks.

"What happened? Are you hurt?"

Even Lin's father stopped chewing and looked sharply at his daughter.

Lin Taotao quickly waved her hand.

"It's nothing! Just a few clueless thieves, I took care of them in no time! And guess what happened during the interrogation? It was one of the henchmen of that guy from the south of the city called 'Black Third Brother,' who was holding a grudge because we had taken down one of his black market locations and wanted to get revenge on me."

"The third brother of the gang?"

Mr. Lin's brow furrowed almost imperceptibly, then relaxed, as if he had only heard an insignificant name.

He picked up his chopsticks again and said something indifferently.

"Yes, that third brother and his so-called gang were all wiped out last night. The nature of the crime was egregious, so I had someone directly oversee the investigation."

His tone was flat and unremarkable, as if he were saying, "The weather is nice today."

But the content of her words stunned both Lin Taotao and her mother.

"It's...it's over?"

Lin Taotao opened her mouth wide in surprise.

"So fast? Dad, how did you know?"

She remembered that she hadn't told her family about it in detail; she had just routinely reported it to the police.

Mr. Lin did not answer directly, but only glanced at his daughter with a meaningful look in his eyes.

"If you don't want people to know, then don't do it in the first place. Your police station is too slow. Keeping this kind of social scum around is just asking for trouble."

He paused, then added seemingly unintentionally.

"I heard that Li Zhenhua reacted quickly and stood in front of you?"

Lin Taotao's heart skipped a beat; her father really did know everything!

She nodded quickly.

"Yes, he reacted quickly, but I took care of those guys before he could even make a move."

She didn't want her father to think that Li Zhenhua was showing off or needed her protection.

Mr. Lin grunted in response and then stopped talking, continuing to eat.

But Lin Taotao and her mother, who knew his personality well, sensed that he secretly approved of Li Zhenhua's performance in that incident.

In that situation, being able to stand in front of the female comrade without hesitation at least shows that one has a sense of responsibility and courage.

This was a significant plus for Mr. Lin, who always valued military bearing.

Lin's mother, however, was thinking more deeply. She looked at her daughter with a smile.

"Oh my, it seems this Deputy Director Li is quite a good person, huh? Young and promising, and reliable in crucial moments. Tao Tao, look at how quickly he's been promoted; his abilities are undeniable. You two... haven't you arranged to meet up again since? Like to see a movie or something? I heard there's a new film playing in the internal theater recently..."

"mom!"

Lin Taotao felt embarrassed by her mother's words.

"What nonsense are you talking about! They're very busy, and I have a ton of cases to handle too."

Even so, a ripple of emotion involuntarily stirred within her.

As luck would have it, the next afternoon, Lin Taotao was organizing case files at the police station when the internal phone on her desk rang.

She picked up the microphone, and a familiar voice with a smile came from the other end:

"Captain Lin, are you busy?"

It was Li Zhenhua. Lin Taotao's heart skipped a beat for no apparent reason, but she pretended to remain calm.

"Deputy Director Li? What are your instructions?"

"I dare not accept such instructions."

Li Zhenhua smiled.

"Well, a friend got two internal movie tickets for the Soviet film 'The Cranes Are Flying,' which I heard is quite good. I wonder if Captain Lin would be interested in joining us tonight to critique bourgeois literary and artistic thought?"

He spoke in a serious tone, but the teasing in his voice was obvious.

Lin Taotao couldn't help but smile. Of course, she had heard of this film; it was quite famous among artsy young people.

She hesitated deliberately for a moment before speaking.

"Hmm... I don't have any plans for tonight. But, Deputy Director Li, aren't you worried about what people will say if you invite me to a movie?"

"A person with an upright character has nothing to fear."

Li Zhenhua answered decisively.

"This is normal comradeship, exchanging ideas and making progress together. Besides, if anyone dares to gossip, I'll invite them to the security office for a chat."

"Virtue!"

Lin Taotao spat, but felt a sweetness in her heart.

"What time? Where do we meet?"

In the evening, Li Zhenhua waited at the alley entrance near the police station on a brand-new Flying Pigeon bicycle.

He wore a dark woolen Zhongshan suit today, which made his posture even more upright.

When Lin Taotao came out, she had changed into casual clothes, wearing a military green wool coat and a red wool scarf, which made her look particularly bright in the twilight.

"Hey, Deputy Director Li, this bicycle looks pretty new today!"

Lin Taotao joked.

"We just had someone buy the tickets; we can't possibly let Captain Lin sit in second class, can we?"

Li Zhenhua patted the back seat with a smile.

"Please get on the bus, it's safe."

The indoor cinema is not far away, the environment is quiet, and the audience is mostly government officials and their families.

The film "The Wild Geese Fly South" tells a love story against the backdrop of war. It features beautiful visuals and delicate emotions, and its style is quite different from the mainstream films in China today.

During the movie, Li Zhenhua did not take advantage of the situation like some young men, but watched with great focus.

Occasionally, when he sees a scene, he will turn his head and comment on Lin Taotao in a very low voice. His comments are insightful and humorous, showing both an understanding of the limitations of this era and a transcendent insight that makes Lin Taotao turn her head in surprise.

For example, when the male protagonist hesitates about whether to go to the front line, Li Zhenhua will whisper something.

"In the torrent of the times, one sometimes has no choice in one's fate, but how one faces it is both courage and wisdom."

While the female lead waits anxiously, he will make a sarcastic remark.

"If this were now, the organization would have arranged blind dates for them to solve their personal problems long ago."

These words struck Lin Taotao as both novel and interesting, completely unlike any other men she had ever encountered.

She discovered that Li Zhenhua was not only skilled and daring, but also had some truly unique ideas in his mind.