The Life of a Son-in-Law in a Courtyard House

Qi Desheng continued, "This is the result of discussions among the leaders over the past few days."

Someone originally suggested giving you the rank of Level 1 Clerk.

The main problem is that you are too young.

However, some leaders have said that there used to be division commanders and army commanders who were twenty years old.

It depends on merit, not just age.

So after some discussion, we decided you could join the cadre team. The higher-ups also wanted me to properly train you, so we directly appointed you as deputy section chief.

Yang Dalin knew that his mentor, Tian Xueyi, enjoyed the benefits of a section chief, but was not a cadre; his salary was that of a top-level driver.

Without subsidies or other benefits, a month's salary is over a hundred.

Yang Dalin didn't want to be a cadre either, especially a few years later, as sitting in an office was too dangerous.

Being a driver is still the most comfortable job.

They were living a good and comfortable life.

If you become a cadre, things won't be so comfortable anymore.

Not only is there not much freedom, but there are also many crucial matters to attend to, frequent meetings, and who knows, there might be quite a few people who want to overthrow you and take your place.

There are too many positive and potential dangers in officialdom.

There are also many constraints.

Those who rise to the top are all people with great fortune.

So Yang Dalin tactfully said, "Brother Sheng, I want the treatment of a deputy section chief."

But I still want to continue driving; I don't want to be a cadre at the moment.

The main problem is that I have low education and no experience in this field, so I'm prone to making mistakes.

Moreover, the interpersonal relationships here are quite complicated.

As a lowly deputy section chief with real power, I'm bound to have many people watching me.

I'll stick to being the driver.

Firstly, I've already gotten the hang of it, I'm familiar with it, I have experience, and I have more freedom, making it easier for me to make contributions and bring honor to you and the company.

Secondly, it won't cause you any trouble or put you in a difficult position.

I'll come to you again when I've grown up in a few years and want to become a cadre.

What do you think?

"You little rascal, I knew you'd say that. But what do you mean by 'the interpersonal relationships here are complicated'?"

Don't talk nonsense, kid!

Did you hear some nonsense from that guy surnamed Tian?

Yang Dalin chuckled and lit a cigarette for Qi Desheng: "Brother Sheng, this is a private conversation between the two of us. Do I, Brother Tian, ​​need to say anything about this?"

Don't you know that yourself?

When you were in the army and hadn't been discharged, was winning battles all you needed to do?

But after being transferred to civilian work and becoming a leader, won't things become much more difficult in local areas? There will be so many more things to deal with, and all sorts of complicated relationships will require your intervention?

"You're young, but you think a lot. Sigh... you're definitely not as pure and simple as you were in the army."

Otherwise, your brother Tian wouldn't have given up his administrative position and continued driving instead.

He felt a little uncomfortable.

"So, Sheng-ge and Tian-ge aren't adapting, do you think I, at such a young age, can adapt?"

"On the contrary, I think you're capable. You're too cunning and slippery, much better than your master."

Your master is utterly useless.

"Hey, Sheng-ge, don't talk about my master's good points."

Everyone has different ideas.

They have different personalities, and you can't force these things.

Don't you also have comrades who, after the war, didn't want to stay in the city to work and applied for discharge to go back to their hometowns to farm?

There are reasons for all of this.

With my personality, skills, and driving abilities, if you put me in an office for a few years, wouldn't I become useless?

I'm still young.

Can I change jobs after I get married and have a wife and kids?

Otherwise, how can we bring honor to our unit?

Yang Dalin didn't mention two other reasons: he couldn't drive to other places anymore, so how could he earn extra money and supplies?

How are we going to fight at Third Brother's house next year?

Sitting in an office is comfortable, but getting good stuff is harder these days.

In these times when people are starving, resources are what matter.

Qi Desheng saw that Yang Dalin was indeed as he had judged.

Fortunately, he stopped pretending: "Alright, stop making excuses. I knew you would think that way."

You've accomplished a lot, so keep a low profile lately.

I'm afraid someone's watching you.

"Yes, I understand, Brother Sheng."

But shouldn't this reward be changed?

"Hey kid, fine, what do you want? Let me hear it."

You've been allocated a house, and your rank will soon be up to par with your brother Tian.

Anything else, as long as it doesn't violate the principles, you can bring it up.

"If it's easy, I'll handle it for you; if it's difficult, I'll go to the supervisor."

"My little brother Ma San, we agreed before that he would join the team next year. Can he join the team this year instead? I want to wait for Yuan Qiao to come and let Qiao Qiao teach him."

Then, when my brother Tian had free time, he would give him some pointers.

"Qiaoqiao? You called her that like a little girl. Is that all?"

"there is none left."

"This is simple. We've already discussed this beforehand. It just needs to be done a little earlier. Thanks to your great contribution this time, I can get it done for you. Your little wife might not even come in right away, right?"

"My sister Yan won't graduate from high school until next summer."

"I'll go straight in after I graduate next year."

"Alright, that's settled then. Don't you want to think about whether you have any other requests?"

Material rewards are also acceptable, such as meat coupons or cloth coupons.

"You can bring it up again, it would be best if we could have that."

"Of course I have it. I've already applied for it for you. Here you go."

Meat coupons: 10 jin; Cloth coupons: 50 shi chi; Grain coupons: 40 jin; White Rabbit milk candy coupons: 1 jin.

Oh, and I confiscated the liquor and cigarette coupons.

My hard work has been wasted.

Oh, and here's a bicycle ticket too.

"No, Brother Sheng, it's not appropriate for you to keep all the wine and cigarette coupons, is it?"

"Why is it inappropriate? You don't smoke much, and you have plenty of alcohol, so what do you need it for?"

"I went through all that trouble to get this done for you, and you're not even going to show your brother some respect?"

"No, Brother Sheng, it's not for me. But it wouldn't be right if I didn't send some to my master, Brother Tian,?"

"Tch, you don't need to worry about him, just say what I said."

That's all. Take it or leave it. Do you still want to get things done with your brother Ma San?

Well, we've been outmaneuvered this time. I'll get Ma San's employment form first, then I'll complain to Brother Tian.

"Alright, alright, you're the eldest brother, so you call the shots."

Yang Dalin said, feigning helplessness.

Qi Desheng knew that Yang Dalin would definitely tell his master when he got back.

He had already planned it out; he would hide half of the cigarette and alcohol coupons first.

When Tian Xueyi arrived, I had no choice but to give him another quarter.

perfect.

That's settled.

Unfortunately, Yang Dalin had already guessed Qi Desheng's plan.

He will definitely exaggerate the quantity.

Qi the bear is delusional, wanting to devour more.

Yang Dalin obtained Ma San's employment application form.

Then he said goodbye and left.

And so, Yang Dalin's new treatment was settled. He would continue working as a driver, earning the salary of a first-level driver, just one level below his mentor, Tian Xueyi, and enjoying the benefits of a deputy section chief.

His mentor, Tian Xueyi, enjoyed the benefits of a section chief.

Yang Dalin then exaggeratedly told Tian Xueyi about Qi Desheng's actions.

Upon hearing this, Tian Xueyi was shocked to learn that this damned Qi Da Xiong dared to steal his wine and cigarette coupons.

We must deal with him.

During lunch, Tian Xueyi and Yang Dalin barged into Qi Da Xiong's office.