Siheyuan: Start with a big car

He had wanted to be promoted to a higher-level leader several times, but because of his bad character, he was never promoted.
Director Zhou only has one son, Zhou Dake. Although he said he didn't care, he was still very anxious in his heart. He stood up from time to time, opened the door and looked outside.

The two waited until after ten o'clock in the evening before Zhou Dake came back.
Zhou Dake's mother looked at Zhou Dake and said, "What's wrong with you? Why did you come back so late? Don't you know that your father and I are very worried about you?"

Zhou Dake said helplessly: "Don't mention it. I worked overtime tonight until after ten o'clock. I am almost dead tired."

Zhou Dake's mother felt heartbroken when she saw how tired he was.
He quickly brought food to Zhou Dake, and while letting Zhou Dake eat, he said angrily: "Why are you so stupid?

You are the factory director's son, how can you be like those ordinary workers? How can you work overtime?

What if you get tired and exhausted? You have to know that you are the only child in our Zhou family.
You are responsible for carrying on the Zhou family's bloodline."

Hearing his mother's words, Zhou Dake said impatiently: "What are you talking about? Do you think I want to work overtime?

I was forced to do this. You don't know that today I finally met Director Li Weidong.

I also told him about my situation. I thought he would take care of me.
Who knew he would scold me?

He also said that he didn't think highly of a factory manager like my dad.

He said if I didn’t want to do it, I could leave now.”

Hearing Zhou Dake's words, Director Zhou frowned tightly.

It was indeed his idea for Zhou Dake to enter the motorcycle workshop.

He did not contact Li Weidong in advance. Of course, this was not Director Zhou's negligence.
After all, in Director Zhou's opinion, as the director of a coal factory, all the factories in Beijing should give him some respect.

You have to know that in those days, all the residents in the capital burned coal.

And the fuel of all major factories is coal, so the coal plant is a very critical factory
Generally speaking, the leaders of those units or factory leaders knew that Zhou Da was his son.
I will definitely try to curry favor with him through Zhou Dake.
Then he will be able to turn the passive situation into active one. This is also a trick played by Director Zhou.

But what Director Zhou didn't expect was that Li Weidong didn't take him seriously at all.
Director Zhou slammed the table and said angrily: "This Li Weidong really doesn't know what's good for him.
Does he think he can be so arrogant just because he is the leader of the motorcycle workshop? He is still too young.

Director Zhou's wife also took the opportunity to say, "Old Zhou, I don't think this is going to work.
Now our son is being held down by Li Weidong in the motorcycle workshop.
Then you will never be able to become a workshop leader in your life, and if you work overtime all day long

Our son’s health is in jeopardy, what should we do?

You should think of a solution quickly.
"

In fact, without his reminder, Director Zhou has already started to think of a solution.

The next day, Director Zhou contacted several factory leaders.
Even the leaders in the department hoped that they could help their sons.

Speak to Li Weidong and he can make him promote his son to be the leader of the workshop.

Those leaders usually have a very good relationship with Director Zhou.
Sometimes we even drink together.

If something happens, both sides will help each other.
But after hearing Director Zhou's request, all the leaders said they were helpless.
One of the leaders who had the best relationship with Director Zhou said bluntly: "Old Zhou, it's not that I don't want to help you, but this Li Weidong is not an ordinary person.

He is now a big celebrity in the department, and this guy is not easily persuaded.
It is said that even if Director Yang of their steel mill came forward, he would not listen.

so
I advise you to give up this idea, otherwise you will only bring shame upon yourself."

Director Zhou doesn't believe these things at all. In his opinion, there is no problem in the world that cannot be solved.

As long as he can pay enough, Li Weidong will compromise with him.

Thinking of this, Director Zhou decided to go to Li Weidong himself.

Li Weidong was still working on the development of the women's motorcycle in the laboratory. After a period of hard work, most of the drawings had been completed.

Work is underway on the bow of the first ladies motorcycle

Because women's motorcycles and original motorcycles are both motorcycles

But it is something completely different, so everything has to start from scratch.
Fortunately, the laboratory now has enough experience. Under the leadership of Zhou Jing, the researchers work day and night.
So the development progress is pretty good.

Just then, the phone on his desk rang.

Li Weidong returned to the office and picked up the phone
"Hello, who are you? This is Li Weidong, the workshop manager of the motorcycle workshop."

"You are Director Li Weidong, I am Director Zhou of the coal factory.

I want to visit you today, so I hope to see you, I wonder if you are free."

After hearing what Director Zhou said, Li Weidong immediately understood
This old guy must be here for Zhou Dake's matter

Of course, Li Weidong did not reject him.
After all, in Li Weidong's opinion, it is better to make this matter clear.
It is not a simple matter to ask the children of factory leaders
It's not a problem that Li Weidong can solve alone, and Li Weidong didn't even think about solving it.

I just hope Zhou Dake can give up and leave the motorcycle workshop. That would be good for both him and Zhou Dake.

"Director Zhou, I'm in the office right now. Please give the phone to the security officer."

At the factory gate, Director Zhou was very depressed and handed the phone to the security officer: "This is Li Weidong's phone. I didn't lie to you just now, did I?
I told you that I was here to see Li Weidong and Liu Yudong would definitely meet me, but you didn't believe me."

When talking about this matter, Director Zhou felt very depressed.

He was the director of a coal factory, a high-ranking official. No matter which factory he went to, the security officers would not stop him after seeing his work permit.

But Director Zhou did not expect that today at the steel mill would be an exception.

He was stopped by security officers and took out his work ID. The security officers just glanced at his work ID and refused to let him in.

The security officers said that if they wanted to see Li Weidong, Li Weidong had to call the security department in person.

Of course, these security officers didn't mean to make things difficult for us.

Director Zhou, after all, Li Weidong is now in charge of the production of motorcycles.

He is considered a precious person in the steel mill and cannot be ignored.

Director Zhou had no choice but to call Li Weidong.

The security officers opened the door only after hearing Li Weidong on the other end of the phone allow Director Zhou to come in.
Let Director Zhou's jeep drive into the steel mill

Director Zhou, under the guidance of the security officers

Came all the way to the laboratory and entered Li Weidong's office
Although Director Zhou had heard of Li Weidong's name several times

But it was the first time he met Li Weidong, and the first impression Li Weidong left on him was that he was young, too young.
A young man in his twenties can accomplish such a big career.
Then there will definitely be a bright future ahead.

Director Zhou could feel himself getting a little jealous.
He was also an old hand, and he carefully suppressed his emotions. Then he looked at Li Weidong and said, "Director Li, I am the director of the coal factory. My last name is Zhou. I came to see you today to reminisce about the past.
As you know, our coal plant has been cooperating with your steel mill for decades.

All the coal needed to make steel in your steel mill is supplied by our coal plant."

Director Zhou said he wanted to reminisce about the past, but all he mentioned was the coal supply.
Li Weidong understood at that time that Director Zhou was trying to tell him that he was very important to the steel plant.

Li Weidong said calmly: "Director Zhou, what you said is wrong. It is true that the coal for our steel mill is indeed supplied by your coal plant.
But the coal was transported from the coal mines. It was transferred by the leaders of the ministry, brought by train workers, and dug out by coal miners.

It seems that it has little to do with you, the factory manager.

Even if you don't become the factory director, will our steel mill lack coal supply?"

As soon as these words came out, Director Zhou's face suddenly changed.
He originally thought that he could use his merits to control Li Weidong, but he didn't expect that Li Weidong would not take the bait at all.

And Director Zhou found himself in an awkward situation
Yes, the coal looked like it was sent from the coal factory.

But it was the coal that was dispatched from all over the country, and it really had little to do with him as the factory director.
As the factory director, he just signed his name on it.

Director Zhou also realized at this time that he had met a difficult opponent, and said with a gloomy face: "Everyone says that Director Li is a young and handsome man. I didn't believe it before, but now I have to believe it.
It's a waste of talent like you to be in a small steel mill.
I know a few leaders in the department, and I'd like to introduce you to them.
If I can be transferred to work in the ministry, I will definitely achieve greater success in the future."

When Director Zhou's plan failed, he tried another one. He used money to lure Li Weidong.
But he still underestimated Li Weidong. The reason why Li Weidong stayed in the steel mill was because it was the safest place in the factory in this era.
If Li Weidong wants to transfer to work in the department, he can do so in a matter of minutes.
And he can also hold an important position, so he doesn't need Director Zhou's help at all.

Li Weidong said with a smile: "Director Zhou, I appreciate your kindness, but I don't like being a weirdo. I just like to tinker with gadgets like motorcycles, so you don't have to bother with it."

Hearing this, Director Zhou knew that his attempt had failed again.

At this time, he already knew that he didn't have any cards in his hand that could tempt Li Weidong.
So Director Zhou chose a straightforward approach.
He looked at Li Weidong and said, "Director Li, you may have already known that my son works in your factory.
My son is a loser, even though I taught him to work hard like a worker.
But you know what? Children don’t like to work, so he just works hard for three days and rests for two days.

But he is a kind-hearted person. I tell you, if you can reuse him,

He will definitely be able to make a significant contribution to you. He is a very smart person and is good at building relationships.
If you give him the job of external communication in your workshop, he will definitely be able to take on this responsibility."

Li Weidong saw that Director Zhou was finally willing to tell the truth, so he stopped hiding it.

Li Weidong looked at Director Zhou and said, "Director Zhou, first of all, I am very grateful that you can send your son to work in our workshop.
This shows that you are very attracted to our workshop, but our workshop is a workshop for producing motorcycles.

The requirement in the workshop is that every worker must work hard.
If your son can't do this, then I'm sorry, even if he has great ability, I can't promote him.

As the director of a coal mine, you should know very well that if you have a worker who is very lazy all day long,
But when the time comes to promote him, are you willing to do so? I believe you are not willing to do so either."

After hearing what Li Weidong said, Director Zhou was speechless.
But for Zhou Dake, he had to stiffen his neck and say, "Director Li, I only have this one son, please give me some favors.
Don't worry, as long as you help me this time, then if there is a chance in the future,

I will definitely find ways to help you. Don't look at me as just a director of a coal factory.

But I tell you, I have made a lot of connections in Beijing over the years.
I have friends in every department and factory in Beijing.

As long as you help me this time, if I need anything done in the future, just tell me and I promise to do it for you properly."

Hearing what Director Zhou said, Li Weidong smiled and said: Director Zhou, what you said is not right. What can happen to me?
No matter what I do, I will follow the rules and regulations. So, you should stop hanging around here and go back quickly.

Of course, it would be even better if you could bring your baby son back.
He has now aroused the anger of the workers in the motorcycle workshop.

You know those workers don't understand the principles.

If they don't like someone, they will really fight.

Although our motorcycle workshop management system is very strict, no fighting has ever occurred.
But if those workers beat your son

Then even if I hold those workers accountable, it will be useless.

This is a naked threat. In Director Zhou's opinion, this is Li Weidong's threat to him.

But Director Zhou had to admit that this threat was very effective.

Director Zhou is the director of the coal factory. He knows very well that the workers usually don't really listen to their leaders.

Even because the children of factory leaders often show off their power in the factory

Therefore, the workers hated the children of factory leaders very much. If they had the chance, they would take action without hesitation. (End of this chapter)