Siheyuan: Start with a big car

Upon hearing this, Chen Jianren's blood boiled. He raised his hand to punch Liu Haizhong, but due to his weakness, he could only swing his hand in the air and cursed: "You bastard, I believed your lies in the first place, which is why I ended up like this. Now you want to drag me down with you and continue to make mistakes!"

But even though he was scolded, Chen Jianren knew in his heart that although what Liu Hai said was hateful, it hit the nail on the head. Once the matter of paying money to get an official position was exposed, he would never be able to make a comeback in the factory, and the foundation he had worked hard for many years would be destroyed.

He gritted his teeth and remained silent for a long time, his face changing from gloomy to bright. Finally, he sighed helplessly and glared at Liu Haizhong fiercely: "Okay, I'll do as you say, but you better remember, if this thing is exposed, I will be the first to betray you. It's better for us to die together than for me to take the blame alone. Stop playing tricks and be honest!"

Seeing Chen Jianren give in, Liu Haizhong breathed a sigh of relief and put on a flattering smile on his face: "Director Chen, don't worry, I will be honest. I will insist that it was just a normal conflict that escalated and I got into trouble on impulse. I won't admit anything else. I guarantee that I can get away with this."

In the afternoon, the atmosphere in the steel mill security department was so solemn that it seemed as if water could be squeezed out of it. The sunlight shone through the window, casting a few rays of dim light and shadows on the three people who were confronting each other in the room. Liu Haizhong and Chen Jianren stood side by side, the gauze on their heads still smelled of medicine, the bruises on their faces had not yet disappeared, but their expressions were pretending to be calm, but their slightly trembling hands quietly revealed their inner panic.

Section Chief Li sat behind his desk, his eyes sharp as he examined the two "troublemakers" in front of him. He tapped the tabletop with his pen rhythmically, making a "tapping" sound, and each tap seemed to hit the hearts of the two. "Humph, just a quarrel? Can it lead to fistfighting and bloodshed? Do you think I'm a three-year-old child who is so easy to fool?" Section Chief Li's voice was cold and hard, revealing a sharp insight into everything. "Don't waste time here, tell me the real reason for the fight honestly. The factory will never tolerate this. The longer you delay, the more serious the consequences will be for you."

Liu Haizhong and Chen Jianren exchanged glances, their eyes quickly communicating, conveying a tacit understanding to act according to the plan. "Chief Li, it was just a small quarrel. As you know, we are usually under great pressure at work, and some small conflicts have accumulated. We didn't control our temper that day and got angry. We know we were wrong, and we will never dare to do it again in the future." Liu Haizhong spoke first, his voice was a bit flattering and aggrieved, and he secretly observed Chief Li's expression while speaking.

Chen Jianren also quickly agreed: "Yes, Chief Li, it's all my fault for my bad temper. I couldn't control my anger and caused trouble to the factory. Please be magnanimous and forgive us this time." The two of them sang in unison and insisted on this set of rhetoric, like two hedgehogs huddling together for warmth, in an attempt to resist Chief Li's questioning.

Section Chief Li frowned, looking suspicious. Just as he was about to ask more questions, Old Chen from the Personnel Department hurried over. Old Chen was slightly fat, trotting in, with beads of sweat on his forehead and a seemingly sincere smile on his face: "Section Chief Li, don't be anxious yet." He walked closer, patted Section Chief Li on the shoulder, and glanced at Chen Jianren and Liu Haizhong. "Although this matter is of a bad nature, it is after all an internal conflict in the workshop. If the director and the workers quarreled, it would not sound good if it got out. The reputation that the steel mill has worked so hard to build over the years cannot be tarnished because of this matter."

Section Chief Li looked up at Lao Chen, pondered for a moment, and his expression relaxed a little. He knew that what Lao Chen said was true. If he investigated it extensively and caused a big uproar, the outside world would know that the factory management was so chaotic, which would indeed damage its reputation. But he was unwilling to let it go, after all, fighting violated factory discipline.

After weighing the pros and cons, Section Chief Li let out a long sigh and stood up. He stood straight with a stern look in his eyes. He pointed at Chen Jianren and Liu Haizhong and said, "Okay, for Old Chen's sake and for the reputation of the factory, we won't investigate this matter this time. But remember this, don't think that this matter is over. Be honest and do your job in the future. If you dare to cause trouble or violate the rules again, I will settle all the old and new accounts together. I won't let you off so easily then!"

Chen Jianren and Liu Haizhong heard this, as if they had been pardoned. They nodded in agreement and said "definitely", but their lowered eyes were filled with the joy of having gotten away with it.
Chen Jianren and Liu Haizhong signed their names on the transcript. After signing, the two walked out of the security department side by side, without saying a word and walking hurriedly until they turned into a secluded corner that was full of abandoned equipment and sparsely populated.

Chen Jianren suddenly stopped and turned to look at Liu Haizhong. Although the bruises on his face had begun to turn yellow, the anger in his eyes was still so hot that it seemed to burn people. He gritted his teeth and said in a low voice: "Hmph, don't think that the matter is over after signing and passing this level. I still remember the account you cheated me of! There is still a long time to come, you'd better be careful." After that, he glared at Liu Haizhong fiercely, his eyes were like a sharp blade, and then he swung his sleeves and left, his footsteps brought up dust on the ground, which seemed particularly heavy in the silence.

Liu Haizhong stared at Chen Jianren's departing back, and stood there in a daze, his heart full of depression flooding into his heart like a tide, completely drowning him. He raised his hand and touched his head and cheeks, which were still aching, and smiled bitterly, saying self-deprecatingly: "What am I doing this for? I didn't even get my money, but I got beaten up and got into this trouble that I can't get rid of."

Thinking of this, the rage in his heart suddenly jumped higher. The anger that had nowhere to vent found an outlet instantly. He raised his head and yelled at the empty front: "Li Weidong, you 'blockhead', if you had just agreed to let Chen Jianren be the workshop director, there wouldn't have been so many troubles! Now look what you have done. You have messed me up so much that I am neither human nor ghost. I am afraid that I will not have a few days of peace in this factory."

While cursing, he raised his foot and kicked hard at the pile of rusty scrap metal beside him. With a loud "clang", a few sparrows perched in the corner were startled, and they flapped their wings and flew away.

Li Weidong didn't know about these things, and he wouldn't care even if he knew. After deciding on the candidate for the workshop leader, he immediately started to screen the workers.
The afterglow of the setting sun dyed the road to the steel mill orange and yellow. Workers who had been busy all day were walking towards the factory gate one after another, and noise and laughter were intertwined in the air.

Li Weidong was holding a stack of documents in his hand, looking calm and taking big steps, as he was about to go home after get off work. As soon as he turned a corner, he was spotted by the sharp-eyed Liu Guangtian.

Liu Guangtian's eyes lit up, like a hungry wolf eyeing its prey. He grabbed Liu Guangfu, who was hesitating beside him, and with a smile on his face, he trotted towards Li Weidong. Before he could find his footing, he said impatiently: "Director Li, I'm glad to meet you! You see, I heard that our new energy vehicle workshop is about to select workers. This is a great thing. I've been looking forward to entering this workshop. In my heart, it is the most promising place in our factory. I'm just waiting to use all my strength there. Look at me..." As he spoke, he rubbed his hands and looked at Li Weidong eagerly. His flattering attitude made him look like a clown asking for rewards.

Li Weidong paused, looked at Liu Guangtian, frowned slightly, his eyes showed a bit of coldness and scrutiny. He thought of the previous theft of factory data. Although there was no conclusive evidence to point out that Liu Guangtian was the thief, every time he saw this kid with shifty eyes and slick words, he felt suspicious and always felt that he was very suspicious. He immediately frowned and replied bluntly: "Liu Guangtian, it's not that I don't give you a chance. You also know that the factory has always attached great importance to work style issues. What is your work style like? Don't you know it yourself? I dare not put you in this key workshop easily. If something goes wrong, who can take the responsibility?"

When Liu Guangtian heard this, the smile on his face froze instantly, like an eggplant hit by frost. But he was not willing to give up easily. His eyes rolled and a smile appeared on his face again, but this smile was uglier than crying. His voice became a few decibels higher, with a tone of cheating: "Director Li, you are really wronging me! How can you put those groundless things on me? I am loyal to our factory, and I just want to contribute to the workshop. You can't just say that I am the best. Besides, once I enter this workshop, I will definitely change my appearance, perform well, and work harder than anyone else. Please be kind to me." As he spoke, he moved forward, trying to close the distance and increase his persuasiveness.

Liu Guangfu, who was standing by, felt embarrassed when he saw Liu Guangtian being so shameless. He quietly took a step back, his face full of helplessness and disapproval.

Liu Guangtian noticed Liu Guangfu's action, turned his head, glared at him, and cursed in a low voice: "You wooden head, standing here like a mute, why don't you help me speak up!" Liu Guangfu frowned, approached Liu Guangtian, and whispered: "Guangtian, let's not be like this, we have to be honest and do our duty. Since Director Li has concerns, he must have his reasons. It's useless to force him, so let's not embarrass him."

Li Weidong took in the whole scene and had a better impression of Liu Guangfu. He turned his gaze to him and asked in a calmer tone, "Guangfu, do you also want to work in the new energy vehicle workshop?" Liu Guangfu was at a loss when asked this. His face flushed slightly and he scratched his head.

He stammered, "Director Li, I...I actually really wanted to do it. I felt from the bottom of my heart that this was a rare opportunity, but I was afraid that I was not capable enough and would hold the workshop back, so...I didn't dare to say anything."

Li Weidong raised his lips slightly, revealing a hint of smile, and encouraged: "Guangfu, don't underestimate yourself. I usually pay attention to you. You work hard and do your duty. If there is anything you don't understand, you can learn it slowly in the workshop. I think you can do it. If you are willing, you are welcome to join the new energy workshop. If you work hard, you will definitely make some achievements."

When Liu Guangfu heard this, his eyes lit up instantly, his face was full of surprise and gratitude, he straightened his back, nodded hurriedly and said: "Director Li, thank you so much! I will definitely work hard and live up to your trust. When I enter the workshop, I promise to learn well from the masters and do my job beautifully!"

Liu Guangtian watched Li Weidong being so friendly to Liu Guangfu, while he himself was rejected. He felt angry and annoyed. He snorted coldly and muttered, "Humph, what a mess! Why can he get in but I can't? This is too unfair!"

Li Weidong glanced at him, his eyes showing warning and annoyance, and said, "Liu Guangtian, instead of complaining here, you might as well reflect on your own problems. Opportunities are reserved for those who are prepared and abide by the rules. If you are still so dishonest, there will be no hope for you in the future."

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After that, Li Weidong ignored Liu Guangtian, patted Liu Guangfu on the shoulder, and walked away.

Liu Guangtian was so angry that his face turned black and he kept mumbling. When he saw Liu Guangfu walking by, he immediately rushed forward, poked Liu Guangfu's shoulder with his finger, and complained, "You are really amazing, Liu Guangfu. Just now at Li Weidong's place, you were like a dumb gourd, not saying a word and not saying a word to help me! Now, my plan to join the new energy workshop has failed, but you got a big bargain and he took a fancy to you. Do you think you did it on purpose?"

Liu Guangfu frowned, took a step back to avoid Liu Guangtian's hand, and said helplessly and sincerely: "Guangtian, don't be so irritable, we have to be reasonable. Director Li didn't choose you because of the things you did in your daily life. He is worried about you. How can I lie to you and force you to do it? If you keep making trouble like this, you will have no good results in the factory in the future. You'd better control your temper."

Liu Guangtian, however, seemed like a possessed man and simply couldn't listen. His eyes flashed with cunning and resentful light. He snorted coldly: "Hmph, stop preaching here. Li Weidong won't have an easy time if he doesn't give me face. I must make trouble for him." After that, he flicked his sleeves, turned around and left. His hurried footsteps raised a cloud of dust. His back looked exactly like a sulky boy.

Not long after, Liu Guangtian wandered to the gate of the courtyard, kicking stones out of boredom, and looked up to see Qin Huairu walking in with a cloth bag on her shoulder, walking tiredly but neatly. His eyes lit up, and he hurriedly greeted her with a smile on his face. His attentive look was like a different person. He approached Qin Huairu and said mysteriously: "Sister Qin, you are finally back. I have something to tell you. This is big news. The new energy vehicle workshop of the steel rolling mill is recruiting workers on a large scale. It's a big deal. I heard that as long as you can get in, you can get a stable salary of 50 yuan per month, which is more than many people in our courtyard. If anyone in your family wants to find a good way out, you must seize this opportunity."

She looked Liu Guangtian up and down, with a look of inquiry and expectation, and asked, "Hey, Guangtian, are you serious? How can the salary be so high? I'm afraid it's not easy to get in, right?"

When Liu Guangtian saw Qin Huairu's reaction, he was secretly happy and felt that he had made the right move. He put on a deliberately flattering smile, nodded his head like pounding garlic, and said, "Can I still fool you with this? It's absolutely true! This new energy workshop is a key project in the factory. Li Weidong is fully responsible for the planning work. He has the final say on recruiting. Think about it, isn't he still the eldest uncle in our compound? He is the most worldly-wise person on weekdays. Logically, he should take care of you. (End of this chapter)