Siheyuan: Craftsmen of a Great Country

Chapter 258: Forced into a hot potato
Seeing that noon had arrived, Liu Xi and Zhang Shan were asked to take people to the canteen for dinner.

Shangguan Wan'er, who had just left the house, communicated with Liu Xi for a few words and then returned:

"Director Jiang, I would like to ask, what are the requirements for entering your laboratory?"

Jiang Chen said: "You just came here today and you want to enter the laboratory?"

Shangguan Wan'er said: "I took the initiative to come to No. 3 Steel Plant because I wanted to enter the laboratory. This is the stage of my dreams."

"So I want to know what it takes to get in there so I can work towards that."

Jiang Chen nodded: "First of all, you must have a specialty or talent that exactly meets the needs of the laboratory."

"Secondly, he must keep his mouth shut and will not leak laboratory information just because of a momentary outspokenness."

"Finally, with a clean background and a simple resume, there are no risks or hidden dangers."

"It's mainly about these two points. If there is any problem at all, you will not be able to enter the laboratory. Especially the third point, if there is any problem at all, you will not be able to enter the laboratory."

Jiang Chen said: "I'll go there later."

Luo Xue asked: "More beautiful than me and Sister Yue?"

Luo Xue's heart moved: "Isn't it beautiful?"

Luo Xue was stunned, looked at Liu Yue's size, and then looked down at herself.

He pouted, "Lao Gao", and his mood dropped immediately.

Shangguan Wan'er didn't insist: "Okay! Director Jiang, I'm going to eat first."

Jiang Chen said: "There are five employees here, three men and two women."

Shangguan Wan'er said: "How about I treat you to dinner at noon today? This can be considered as thanking you in advance for your guidance and care for me in the future."

She always thought that her and Liu Yue's looks were on the same level, but who knew that in Jiang Chen's heart, she was not as good as Liu Yue at all.

Jiang Chen said: "There is a girl named Shangguan Wan'er. She is quite beautiful. She has good basic skills and communication skills. She is still a college student."

Jiang Chen waved his hand: "Then prove it to me first."

Shangguan Wan'er ran her hand through her hair and said, "Well, I understand. I think I meet all the requirements perfectly."

Shangguan Wan'er nodded: "Okay, I understand! Director Jiang, aren't you going to eat?"

Liu Yue smiled and said: "Xiaoxue, you are serious, the leader is teasing you."

After Shangguan Wan'er left, Jiang Chen went to the laboratory to find Liu Yue, and took Luo Xue with him, who was waiting for him, and the three of them went to eat together.

Luo Xue asked: "I heard that how many new comrades came to the engineering office today?"

Jiang Chen waved his hand: "No, if you want to invite me, go ask Liu Gong. He will be guiding you during this time."

There is even Shangguan Wan'er inserted in the middle.

He is now surrounded by beauties like Liu Yue, Luoxue and Zhao Qi. Of course, he will not easily agree to Shangguan Wan'er's request just because she is beautiful.

Jiang Chen looked at Luo Xue and deliberately teased her: "Maybe worse than Xiaoyue, a little prettier than you, and with a better temperament than you."

Jiang Chen nodded.

Luo Xue said: "No, what the leader said must be true, because he likes big ones."

Jiang Chen was stunned: "Who told you that I like big ones?"

Luo Xue said: "Isn't it?"

Jiang Chen scratched her nose: "I was teasing you just now. In my heart, you and Xiaoyue are both equally beautiful."

"What I like is the whole, not any one part."

Luo Xue felt relieved: "Really?"

Jiang Chen said: "Of course it's true."

Luo Xue said: "Then Shangguan Wan'er is prettier than us?"

Jiang Chen said: "To be honest, in terms of looks alone, Shangguan Wan'er and Zhao Qi are pretty much the same."

"But what's the use of being pretty? Will she prepare a rope for me?"

Luo Xue's face turned red: "You are going to die."

Liu Yue asked curiously: "What rope, what are you doing?"

Jiang Chen chuckled: "Don't ask about adults' matters. If you are really curious, I will find an opportunity for you to experience it too."

After dinner, Jiang Chen walked around the factory with the two girls for a while, and was about to go to the laboratory together when Xiao Yang came over:
"Director Jiang, Mr. Zhou is here and wants you to go to Factory Director Yang's office."

Oh, finally here.

Jiang Chen told the two girls and followed Xiao Yang to the office.

In the office, there was a stranger sitting there with an expressionless face. Jiang Chen could tell at a glance that this was the person he saw talking about tungsten-chromium alloy steel on the podium at the entrance of the industrial department that day. If his expectations were correct, it should be Chen Tongshan.

But, why did he come to No.3 Steel Plant?

Zhou Xinjian sat in Yang Weimin's seat, tapping his fingers lightly on the table.

Yang Weimin and Tao Yuan were both smoking quietly.

The overall atmosphere is not as relaxed as before.

Seeing Jiang Chen open the door and come in, everyone raised their heads and looked at him.

Jiang Chen greeted everyone and then found a seat to sit down.

Zhou Xinjian said: "Xiao Jiang, you're here! Come on, let me introduce you. This is Chen Tongshan, the leader of the alloy steel materials research group."

Chen Tongshan raised his head and glanced at Jiang Chen, with a hint of surprise in his eyes.

Jiang Chen also sat still and said with a smile: "Oh, it turns out to be Team Leader Chen!"

"Team Leader Chen is really talented. He even mobilized the security guards of the Ministry of Industry to prevent me from entering the gate of the Ministry of Industry."

Chen Tongshan opened his mouth, but didn't say a word. He just lowered his head.

Zhou Xinjian waved his hand: "From now on, you don't need to call me Team Leader Chen anymore. This morning, the superiors issued a notice to cancel the alloy steel materials research group."

The corners of Jiang Chen's mouth raised slightly.

The higher-ups dealt with it very quickly. What happened on Saturday, we came up with a solution today.

Yes, it's their own fault.

A group of people engaged in research began to play tricks at all costs, and there was really no need for this group to exist.

Not to mention holding immature data and trying to take credit, which is irresponsible for one's own work and irresponsible for the country's property.

Even though the culprit was Lu Tianyi, as the executor, he didn't even have the courage to refuse and the basic ability to make decisions, so the group was dismissed unjustly.

Zhou Xinjian paused for a moment and continued: "All the members of the original alloy steel materials research team were integrated into the laboratory of the No. 3 Steel Plant. The relevant equipment and equipment were also handed over to the laboratory, under the unified dispatch and command of Comrade Jiang Chen."

what?
All merged into the laboratory of No.3 Steel Plant?

Jiang Chen didn't believe his ears.

Why put this hot potato in there?

Are you causing trouble for yourself?

Jiang Chen looked at Chen Tongshan who had his head lowered, raised his head and said, "Mr. Zhou, is there still room for discussion on this matter?"

"Yes, the laboratory needs manpower, but I only need people who focus on doing things, not people who will do whatever it takes to gain fame and fortune or form a small group."

If they were just competitors, they would hardly be able to say this.

But what the other party did was too disgraceful. If he hadn't happened to have some connection with the chief, he might have suffered a big loss this time.

So Jiang Chen was not polite at all.

Chen Tongshan snorted when he heard this, but remained silent.

Zhou Xinjian shook his head: "This is a notice issued directly from above. We can only implement it unless you go to the leader again and beg him to take back your order."

"But I think the chief is so busy throughout the day. If it's not very necessary, try not to disturb him."

Jiang Chen thought for a long time and nodded helplessly: "Okay, the Human and Instrument Laboratory can accept it."

"But in front of several leaders and Team Leader Chen, I made the ugly remarks in front of them. When they entered the laboratory, I used them whenever they felt comfortable. If they didn't, I threw them into an office and let them know. They retire early.”

Chen Tongshan's fists clenched suddenly, and then slowly unclenched.

Zhou Xinjian looked at him: "Comrade Chen Tongshan, won't you say a few words?"

Chen Tongshan raised his head and looked at Jiang Chen: "Don't worry, Director Jiang. Since we have been incorporated into the laboratory, we will naturally concentrate on our work and study seriously according to the leadership's arrangements."

Jiang Chen said: "You won't disobey discipline, you won't have any random thoughts, and you won't fight for fame and fortune to stumble me secretly?"

Chen Tongshan nodded: "No!"

"Some lessons are learned once in a lifetime and will never happen again."

Jiang Chen said: "Sure, I will believe you just once. I hope you can do what you say."

"You go out and wait for me first. I have something to talk to some leaders."

Since he is in charge, he is his subordinate, so of course he will not be polite.

"Okay!" Chen Tongshan agreed, stood up and left the office.

(End of this chapter)