Siheyuan: The Era of Struggle

Chapter 299 Getting what you want

"I just took a look when Liu Liang was hiding the things. It was a bit far away, so I'm not sure if it was special steel debris."

As soon as Li Jiefang finished speaking, He Yuanchao couldn't help but frown again.

"Didn't you wait until Liu Liang left to check?"

Hearing this, Li Jiefang was silent for a moment before saying, "I'm worried there might be a mark on it, and I'm afraid it might scare him."

In fact, Li Jiefang wanted to say that He Yuanchao had told him not to alert the enemy, but when he thought of the scolding he had just received, he changed his mind when the words were on the tip of his tongue.

After hearing what Li Jiefang said, He Yuanchao nodded, leaned against his desk and thought for a while before asking, "Did anyone arrange to keep an eye on Liu Liang and the place where the stolen goods were hidden?"

"Wang Shengli will watch over the place where the things are hidden, and I will keep an eye on Liu Liang."

After giving a brief reply, Li Jiefang shut his mouth and said no more.

He Yuanchao now noticed that something was wrong with Li Jiefang. He spoke weakly and looked depressed, as if his wife had run away with someone else.

"You're not happy about being criticized and you're throwing a tantrum? No, that's not right. Li Jiefang can't bear that much mentally..."

Staring at Li Jiefang who was lowering his head, He Yuanchao thought about it for a moment and roughly guessed what was going on.

In a country where officialdom is the most important thing, there have been few people who do not want to be an official since ancient times. If Li Jiefang misunderstood that he was not promoted, it would not be surprising that he would be so upset.

Understanding is one thing, but he also needs to be treated for the habit of jumping to conclusions without clarifying things.

Having made up his mind, He Yuanchao did not point it out. He walked around the desk and sat down on a chair and said, "Li Jiefang, could you please stop moving things around like beads on an abacus?

"You've been working in the security department for so long, haven't you learned how to report your work? Tell me clearly what happened, the results, and your thoughts. Do you have to wait for me to ask you one by one?"

As He Yuanchao spoke, he glared at Li Jiefang with a tense face.

I worked so hard to give you a recommendation, and you even dared to kick me after a few words. If I don't take this opportunity to teach you a lesson, I don't know what trouble you will cause next time!
Feeling the coldness in He Yuanchao's tone, Li Jiefang temporarily ignored the grievance in his heart, raised his head and said in a slightly stumbling defense:

"Director, except... except that Liu Liang didn't bring anything out of the factory today, I have reported everything else."

After saying that, Li Jiefang paused, glanced at He Yuanchao who had a sullen face and was silent, and quickly said out loud what he didn't want to say.

"At first I thought it was just a common theft of public property, but if Liu Liang really took special steel scraps, then this case would be a big deal.

Should we arrest him now or wait until Liu Liang brings the goods to the buyer to trade? This decision is up to you, Director. I will resolutely obey your orders. "

The words sound nice, but his little intention of just getting by is obvious.

Catching the opportunity to talk, He Yuanchao wanted to scold Li Jiefang a few more times, but when he saw his red eyes, he swallowed the words of scolding that were on the tip of his tongue.

"Don't make it public until the special steel issue is clear. For now, treat it as a common theft case. Keep a close eye on Liu Liang before he takes the small bag of steel shavings out of the factory, but don't touch him."

After He Yuanchao finished speaking, he suddenly thought of something and hurriedly reminded him, "Jiefang, don't keep an eye on Liu Liang after he leaves the factory.

If there is an emergency and you need to follow me, be sure to check the weapons first, and also pay attention to whether anyone is conducting counter-reconnaissance after leaving the factory, so as not to let anyone take advantage of the loopholes. "

"Yes, Director."

After He Yuanchao finished his explanation, Li Jiefang did not ask about the next plan as he had done in the past, but gave a simple and clear answer.

Although he knew that it was not He Yuanchao's fault that he was not promoted, Li Jiefang couldn't get over it for a while and didn't want to talk. In addition to wanting to have fun, He Yuanchao also unconsciously wanted to test Li Jiefang.

As the saying goes, a journey of a thousand miles tests a horse's strength, and time reveals a person's true character. He Yuanchao wanted to see what choice Li Jiefang would make in this situation that concerned his own interests.

Should I believe that I should just ignore it and obey the arrangement, or should I keep silent and then question myself about the promotion with flattering or angry words?

There were two people in the office, one was sitting behind the desk with complicated thoughts, and the other was standing in front of the desk with anger and grief. No one spoke, and the room fell into silence for a while.

Perhaps he felt the atmosphere in the room was too depressing. About halfway through a cigarette, Li Jiefang couldn't help but speak cautiously.

"Director, if there is nothing else for me to do, I will go back to my duty first?"

Hearing this, He Yuanchao said nothing and nodded expressionlessly.

Seeing this, Li Jiefang didn't waste any time. He turned around and walked towards the door with empty eyes.

"By the way, there will be a cadre meeting at 9 a.m. tomorrow. Bring your ears with you to get used to it in advance."

When he saw Li Jiefang walking to the office door and about to open it, He Yuanchao suddenly spoke.

"Yes, Director..."

Li Jiefang responded casually, then turned around with an incredulous look on his face and said, "Director, what did you just say? Can I attend the cadre... cadre meeting tomorrow... tomorrow?"

The ups and downs, the sorrows and joys came so suddenly that Li Jiefang was afraid that he was hallucinating. After he finished speaking, he stared at He Yuanchao nervously, fearing that he would say something negative.

"Look at you, you're such a coward."

Seeing Li Jiefang's tears welling up in his eyes, He Yuanchao said jokingly, "Tomorrow, wear your ears but not your mouth. Come to the small conference room in the auditorium at 9 a.m. to attend the department's cadre meeting."

After getting the accurate information, the grievance in Li Jiefang's heart disappeared instantly, and tears flowed from the corners of his eyes.

"Got it, Chief. I will be there on time tomorrow."

After saying that, Li Jiefang didn't even wipe the tears from his face. He turned around, opened the door and left He Yuanchao's office.

"Even after becoming a cadre, he still has no composure and is always in a daze."

Understanding Li Jiefang's feelings about being promoted, He Yuanchao muttered to himself as he stood up, walked to the door and put on his coat.

After walking around the office as usual, He Yuanchao turned around and walked out of the office building.

In early spring, the chill of deep winter has not yet dissipated, and the weather is like a child's face, changing at any time.

Glancing at the dim sky, He Yuanchao was afraid that it might rain or snow. After saying hello to a few acquaintances who came to pick up their bikes in the garage, he got on his bike and rushed home.

It was the time when people were getting off work, and the road leading to the factory gate was crowded with people.

He Yuanchao followed the noisy crowd to the gate and saw several security guards carefully checking suspicious people leaving the factory. He did not stop and rode his bike out of the steel mill in a flash.

Halfway through the ride, fine rain mixed with snow flakes quietly fell on the ancient city of Kyoto.

He Yuanchao hurried and finally returned to his home in Chuanban Hutong when the snow foam became bigger.

(End of this chapter)