Courtyard House: The Long-Lost Eldest Son Returns with Military Merit

Li Huaide was very pleased with this trust, and he continued, "Section Chief Jia, the meat processing plant only gives our factory a quota of 800 catties of pork per month. For our factory with tens of thousands of employees, this is just a drop in the bucket."

As the deputy factory director in charge of logistics, I'm under a lot of pressure.

"Yesterday I watched you hunt, and you hit the prey's eyes almost every time."

With your skills, hunting in the mountains would be a piece of cake. Next time you go into the mountains, you must bring some back for the factory too.

Although these days it's hard to buy things even if you have money but no tickets, no one would complain about having too much money.

Upon hearing this, Jia Dongming readily agreed: "Director Li, no problem."

Next time I go into the mountains, I'll try to bring back more.

Li Huaide said happily, "Section Chief Jia, I can finally rest assured with your words."

Jia Dongming smiled and said, "Director Li, it's getting late. I'll take Huai Ru to complete the formalities first, so I won't disturb your work any longer."

Just as Jia Dongming was taking Qin Huairu to the personnel department to process her transfer, in Workshop 2, Yi Zhonghai noticed that Qin Huairu's workstation was empty. He frowned and muttered to himself, "I clearly saw Qin Huairu arrive at the factory in Jia Dongming's car this morning. It's been more than half an hour since we started work, why haven't I seen her yet?"

"Master Yi, what's wrong with Qin Huairu today? She hasn't come to work yet?"

Liu Jianshe stayed in the office for a while as usual, then came out to inspect the workshop. He found that Qin Huairu's post was empty, which puzzled him. He frowned and asked Yi Zhonghai.

Yi Zhonghai shook his head and replied with a puzzled look, "Director Liu, when I came to work this morning, I saw Qin Huairu arrive on Section Chief Jia's bicycle. Logically speaking, she should have arrived earlier than me."

Upon hearing Jia Dongming mentioned, Liu Jianshe realized that Qin Huairu was no longer the same person she used to be.

Considering Jia Dongming's status and position in the factory, Liu Jianshe didn't pursue the matter of Qin Huairu's absence and walked towards other workstations with his hands behind his back.

Accompanied by Jia Dongming, Qin Huairu completed the relevant transfer procedures with the personnel department and then took the documents to the second workshop.

Yi Zhonghai noticed Qin Huairu's appearance, immediately stopped the equipment, and quickly went to greet her.

Seeing Qin Huairu's excited expression, he couldn't help but ask in confusion, "Huairu! Where did you go this morning? Director Liu didn't see you when he was on inspection just now, and he specifically asked me why you weren't at your post."

When Qin Huairu heard Yi Zhonghai ask this question, she remembered that she was about to be transferred to the logistics department, and happily explained to him: "Uncle! Banggeng's uncle thought that I was too tired in the workshop, so he helped me to change my position."

I came back precisely to see the director about the transfer procedures.

When Yi Zhonghai learned that Qin Huairu was going to be transferred, he looked very surprised and blurted out, "Huairu! What did you say? You're transferring to another department?"

Seeing Yi Zhonghai's incredulous expression, Qin Huairu nodded firmly and replied, "Uncle! My uncle arranged for me to work as a warehouse manager in the factory's logistics department. The personnel department has already completed the formalities, and now we're just waiting for Director Liu's signature."

Upon hearing this, Yi Zhonghai's face immediately darkened, and he asked with displeasure, "Huai Ru! Why didn't you discuss such an important matter with me beforehand?"

Yi Zhonghai's reaction surprised Qin Huairu. She replied in confusion, "Uncle! This was decided by my uncle. I only found out last night."

Besides, fitter work isn't really suited for women, so it's perfectly normal for my uncle to help me get a transfer, isn't it?

Yi Zhonghai regretted his words as soon as they left his mouth.

The Jia family of today is no longer the Jia family that needed to rely on him and could be easily influenced by him.

Yi Zhonghai quickly put on a smile and explained, "Huai Ru! That's not what I meant."

Although being a fitter is hard work, the income is much higher than that of a support staff member.

Even if Section Chief Jia is in charge now, as his mother, you still need to save some money for Banggeng's future wedding, right?

Qin Huairu has been in the Jia family for almost ten years.

Over the past decade, she often heard Jia Zhangshi mention that Yi Zhonghai had taken Jia Dongxu as his apprentice in the hope that Jia Dongxu would take care of him in his old age.

Because Yi Zhonghai had a high income and two rooms in the courtyard, Jia Zhangshi turned a blind eye to this.

After Jia Dongxu's death, Yi Zhonghai, under the pretext of taking care of the Jia family, took Qin Huairu as his apprentice.

After working in the workshop for more than a year, Qin Huairu realized that although Yi Zhonghai was nominally her mentor, he did not teach her the skills seriously, which reminded her of her husband, Jia Dongxu.

Jia Dongxu studied fitter work under Yi Zhonghai for over ten years, but in the end, he was still just a fitter.

Qin Huairu has been working in this position for over a year.

Through secret observation, she gradually realized that Yi Zhonghai was not genuinely teaching her his skills.

Considering that the Jia family still needs Yi Zhonghai's help in the courtyard, even though she knew that Yi Zhonghai intended to control the Jia family, Qin Huairu could only choose to endure it for the sake of her family.

Now Jia Dongming has returned and become the head of the security department of the steel rolling mill, earning a monthly salary of 135 yuan.

The Jia family no longer needed to depend on Yi Zhonghai for their livelihood, and Qin Huairu wanted to break free from his control more than anyone else.

Hearing Yi Zhonghai's insincere explanation, and recalling Jia Dongming's words from yesterday, Qin Huairu said confidently, "Uncle! My uncle transferred me to the logistics warehouse as a manager, with a monthly salary of thirty-five yuan and fifty cents, eight yuan more than now."

"In addition, my uncle said that he would help arrange for Banggeng to get married in the future."

As for my salary, I'll keep it for myself.

Upon hearing this, Yi Zhonghai finally realized that Qin Huairu was trying to break free from his control.

Thinking of his retirement plans, which he had been working on for years, he felt a pang of resentment and forced a smile, saying, "Huai Ru! Warehouse manager is a good position. It seems Section Chief Jia has put a lot of effort into your job!"

Seeing Yi Zhonghai's expression, which was more like crying, Qin Huairu smiled and said, "Uncle! I still need to go see Director Liu to complete the transfer procedures, so I'll have to talk to you later."

"Master Yi! Is Qin Huairu being transferred from our workshop two?"

An experienced worker at the next workstation didn't hear the whole conversation because of the equipment noise, but he vaguely heard "job transfer".

Two characters.

Seeing Qin Huairu walking towards the director's office, he approached Yi Zhonghai and asked curiously.

As Yi Zhonghai watched Qin Huairu's departing figure, he felt a surge of anger rising within him.

The old master's visit at this time to inquire about the job transfer was like adding fuel to the fire.

Constrained by his usual "nice guy" persona, Yi Zhonghai could only suppress his anger and feign calmness as he replied, "Old Zhao! Huai Ru's uncle is the head of the factory's security department. With that connection, how could she possibly still be staying in Workshop Two?"

Master Zhao recalled the discussions in the workshop yesterday and replied with a smile, "Everyone says that having connections in high places makes things easier! With Jia Dongxu's older brother looking after Qin Huairu in the factory, she won't have to worry about anyone making a move on her anymore."

Qin Huairu took the transfer documents and quickly arrived at Liu Jianshe's office.

She knocked on the door, went inside, and politely said to Liu Jianshe, who was drinking tea, "Director Liu! My uncle thinks I'm not suitable for workshop work, so he's transferred me to another position."

I came here specifically to ask you to process my job transfer.

Liu Jianshe noticed early in the morning that Qin Huairu had not arrived at her post on time, and speculated that she might be transferred out of the workshop.

As the workshop director, Liu Jianshe knew that although Yi Zhonghai was Qin Huairu's mentor, he rarely taught her any skills; moreover, as a woman, Qin Huairu was not suited to engage in heavy physical labor such as fitter work.

Therefore, for Liu Jianshe, Qin Huairu's transfer was not a loss, but rather a cause for celebration.

After listening to Qin Huairu's explanation, Liu Jianshe smiled warmly and said in a friendly tone, "Comrade Qin Huairu! After learning about your relationship with Section Chief Jia, I understood that Workshop Two couldn't retain a talent like you."

"Here, hand over your transfer documents, and I'll help you with the paperwork."

Qin Huairu sensed Liu Jianshe's enthusiasm and quickly handed over the materials, saying politely, "Thank you for your help, Director Liu!"

Liu Jianshe took the materials, glanced at the new position, and congratulated Qin Huairu with slight surprise: "The logistics warehouse manager is a key position. I hope you will continue to work hard in your new position and contribute to the factory."

Qin Huairu immediately responded solemnly, "Director Liu, rest assured, I will work diligently in my new position and will never let down the training provided by Workshop Two!"

Liu Jianshe took out a pen and a seal from the drawer, first signed the transfer documents, then stamped them with the workshop's official seal, and then handed the documents back to Qin Huairu, saying, "Comrade Qin Huairu! Although you are now in the factory's logistics department, Workshop 2 will always be your home. Come back and visit often when you have time."

After completing the formalities in the workshop, Qin Huairu returned to the personnel department and politely asked the clerk in charge of the job transfer, "Sister Mei! The workshop formalities are all done. Is there anything else I need to do next?"

When Qin Huairu started working at the factory last year, Sister Mei handled all the paperwork.

Mei Jie never expected that this seemingly ordinary young female worker was actually the sister-in-law of the newly appointed head of the security department of the steel rolling mill.

Sister Mei took the materials and checked them carefully. After confirming that everything was correct, she stood up and said kindly to Qin Huairu, "The procedures are fine. I'll take you to the logistics warehouse to report now."

Qin Huairu quickly thanked her, "Sister Mei, thank you so much!"

A moment later, Sister Mei led Qin Huairu into the logistics warehouse office.

Upon seeing the two, the warehouse manager immediately stood up and greeted them warmly, "Sister Mei! What brings you here today?"

Sister Mei introduced with a smile: "Old Guo! Isn't your warehouse short of a manager? This is Comrade Qin Huairu from Workshop Two. She's officially transferred here to serve as the warehouse manager starting today."

Then he said to Qin Huairu, "Comrade Qin Huairu! This is Director Guo of the logistics warehouse. From now on, you will be a member of the warehouse."

Qin Huairu greeted him politely: "Director Guo, hello! I am Qin Huairu. Please give me your guidance in the future, and feel free to criticize any shortcomings."

Although Director Guo was unaware of Qin Huairu's specific background, the fact that she was transferred from the workshop to the logistics department indicated that she was somewhat extraordinary.

Director Guo smiled broadly and said warmly, "Comrade Qin Huairu! On behalf of all my colleagues in the warehouse, I welcome you."

If you encounter any difficulties at work in the future, feel free to come to me.

Seeing that the two had met, Sister Mei said to Qin Huairu, "You can work here without worry. I have things to do in the office, so I'll head back now."

Qin Huairu thanked her again, "Sister Mei, thank you so much!"

Director Guo then said, "Comrade Qin Huairu, please sit for a while. I'll see Sister Mei off."

After leaving the office, Director Guo looked around and asked curiously in a low voice, "Sister Mei, isn't Qin Huairu a fitter in Workshop Two? Why was she suddenly transferred to our warehouse?"

Sister Mei had already seen through Director Guo's intentions. She glanced at him and explained, "Old Guo, do you know our factory's new security chief? Qin Huairu is Section Chief Jia's sister-in-law."

Director Guo had initially thought Qin Huairu had curried favor with some factory leader, but he was surprised to find out she was actually a relative of the head of the security department. He couldn't help but sigh in a low voice, "I thought she had gotten in touch with some leader, but it turns out she's the sister-in-law of Section Chief Jia."

Upon hearing Director Guo's sigh, Sister Mei recalled Li Huaide's phone call early that morning and instructed Director Guo, "Old Guo! This morning, Factory Director Li specifically called to inquire about Qin Huairu's job transfer. I don't need to explain the meaning behind it; you should understand how to handle it, right?"

After hearing Sister Mei's reminder, Director Guo thought of the other warehouse managers and couldn't help but smile wryly, "Sister Mei! Which of our warehouse managers is easy to deal with? Even if you don't remind me, I know how to arrange things."

After arranging Qin Huairu's job transfer, Jia Dongming returned to the security department and instructed Zhang Guoping to summon the three team leaders to his office for their second meeting since taking office.

Jia Dongming sat upright behind his desk, watching the three team leaders arrive one after another, and said solemnly, "Based on the current situation of the security department, I previously proposed that all team members resume their daily drills."

"Some comrades opposed this arrangement at the time, citing insufficient nutrition among the team members. Now that issue has been resolved, I hope to see the team members doing their morning exercises normally tomorrow! I wonder if your three brigades can implement this?"