Siheyuan: The Era of Struggle

Chapter 298 Li Jiefang's Disappointment
Seeing that He Yuanchao's face looked as if he had swallowed a fly when he learned that four new cadres were going to be transferred into the Security Department, Mo Dacheng felt a little complacent in his heart.

If it weren't for the annoying He Yuanchao, I would have wanted to sing "Changbanpo" right away.

"You little brat, you have so many tricks up your sleeve when you talk to me. I thought you were a spirit!"

Muttering to himself, Mo Dacheng suppressed the curling of the corners of his mouth and drank the water from the cup contentedly.

He Yuanchao had heard from his godmother Liu Lihua a long time ago that the Security Department was going to have new people, and the expression on his face at this moment was just half-true and half-pretend.

The whole play was played out. Mo Dacheng had just put the teacup in his hand on the small table next to the sofa when He Yuanchao pretended to be impatient and spoke.

"Minister Mo, can you tell me how the higher-ups plan to arrange these four cadres?"

It was not a secret in the first place, and Mo Dacheng wanted to do a favor, so he did not hide it.

"I was originally going to talk about it at the Security Department meeting tomorrow, but since you asked, I'll tell you."

After saying this, Mo Dacheng pretended to look towards the door, then lowered his voice and told about the factory committee's work arrangements for the four people.

After listening to this, He Yuanchao couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief when he learned that the factory had only arranged one deputy section chief in the Security Department, and the other three would be decided by the Security Department at a meeting.

He had handed over the personnel decision-making power of the factory guard team to someone else, and he got no benefits from the security department. He had made a big fool of himself.

The goal was achieved and everyone gained something. The two exchanged a few more words of greeting, and He Yuanchao stood up and politely said goodbye.

Mo Dacheng did not try to persuade He Yuanchao to stay. He stood up and walked He Yuanchao out, saying with a smile, "Do a good job, Yuanchao. I have high hopes for you. If you have any difficulties in your work in the future, just come to me."

Seeing this, He Yuanchao did not dare to be negligent. He stood at the door and said a few words of thanks before opening the door and leaving Mo Dacheng's office.

Only after watching He Yuanchao walk down the stairs at the corner of the corridor did Mo Dacheng withdraw his gaze.

"Although Wang Lide's son-in-law's work approach is a bit rough, his choices and courage are still worthy of recognition..."

After commenting on He Yuanchao in his mind, Mo Dacheng subconsciously compared the son-in-law of the Wang family with his own children.

After a comparison, Mo Dacheng couldn't help but frown. He stood at the door of the office and thought for a while before turning around and going into the house dejectedly.

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He Yuanchao returned to the Security Department's office, tidied up his desk briefly, and was just about to put on his coat and go home after get off work when there was a knock on the door.

"It's almost time to get off work. Who is so tactless? Is there something wrong again?"

Although he had some complaints in his heart, He Yuanchao never thought of shirking his work. After all, he had to maintain his job ethics.

"Come in."

As He Yuanchao finished speaking, the office door was instantly opened from the outside.

"I really have a bad mouth."

As soon as He Yuanchao saw Li Jiefang's impatient look as he closed the door and went into the house, he almost had the answer in his mind.

"The section chief finally let me catch him this time."

Without waiting for He Yuanchao to speak, Li Jiefang strode to the desk, bent down, and whispered excitedly.

Hearing Li Jiefang's incoherent words, He Yuanchao, who wanted to go home quickly after work, had no time to guess the answer. "I don't have a tail for you to catch. If you have something to say, just tell me now, don't breathe heavily in front of me."

Seeing He Yuanchao's bad face, Li Jiefang, although he didn't understand what was going on, quickly put away the smugness on his face and said, "Section Chief... No, it's Director."

After saying that, Li Jiefang raised his hand and slapped his mouth twice before continuing: "Director, do you still remember what happened with Liu Qiang some time ago?
I finally caught this guy today... and found out what he was up to."

Although he had suffered a lot during this period in order to keep an eye on Liu Qiang, Li Jiefang still felt it was worth it when he thought about getting a promotion.

I have no family background and no connections. If I am not willing to work hard, how can I stand out and be looked up to by others?

When He Yuanchao heard that it was about Liu Qiang's theft, he immediately became interested.

"Where is the person being held? Come on, take me to see."

Having said that, He Yuanchao stood up and walked out of the desk.

Li Jiefang was startled by He Yuanchao's sudden standing up. He came back to his senses from his fantasy of getting promoted through meritorious service and marrying the beautiful and graceful girl Pan'er.

Seeing He Yuanchao already walking behind him, Li Jiefang quickly turned around and grabbed He Yuanchao's arm and said, "Director, the person hasn't been arrested yet!"

"Why are you here to tease me when you haven't arrested anyone?"

Although the two have been working together for more than half a year, Li Jiefang is still somewhat afraid of He Yuanchao in his heart.

Seeing He Yuanchao frowning and staring at him, Li Jiefang felt a chill in his heart.

"Director, didn't you say that Liu Liang would report to you first if he made any move?"

After hearing what Li Jiefang said, He Yuanchao immediately remembered that he had indeed said so.

Seeing Li Jiefang looking aggrieved, He Yuanchao felt a little embarrassed, but his tone did not change at all.

"Since you are reporting the situation, why don't you explain everything clearly after entering the room? Are you trying to show off your achievements to me by talking about this and that here?
Comrade Li Jiefang, I've noticed that you've been thinking very improperly lately..."

Li Jiefang, who thought he could make the matter go away with an explanation, never expected to be scolded. He looked at He Yuanchao with a pale face.

To be honest, if Li Jiefang had been criticized at other times, he would not have taken it to heart. However, this was a critical moment for his promotion, so he could not help but think about it.

Listen to the sound of the gong and listen to the tone of the words. Since it can be said that my thoughts are not correct, I guess there is no chance of promotion this time.

Forget it. No matter how hard I try, I can't earn more than my life. A ghoul like me has no chance of becoming a cadre.

Thinking of this, Li Jiefang, feeling unwilling, hung his head as if all his energy and spirit had been drained away in an instant.

At this time, He Yuanchao also noticed Li Jiefang's abnormality, but he didn't think much about it. After saying a few words of reprimand, he asked about Liu Liang.

Li Jiefang no longer had any intention of making any contribution at this moment. He just wanted to leave He Yuanchao's office as soon as possible and find a place to have a good drink.

As soon as He Yuanchao finished speaking, Li Jiefang took over and told in a low voice the items that Liu Liang had secretly hoarded during this period, as well as the storage locations.

"Are you sure there is special steel?"

When He Yuanchao heard that Liu Liang had stolen a handful of special steel scraps, he couldn't help but raise his voice to confirm.

(End of this chapter)