The strong fisherman in the courtyard

Now Li Huaide is not yet the deputy factory director, but still the director of the logistics department. However, it is estimated that he will be promoted soon. Li Ming remembered that in the original drama, Li Huaide's father-in-law was a tough guy, and it was only a matter of time before he was promoted to factory director.

"Hehe, that's great. I was thinking of just buying time, but I got lucky the last time I went to the countryside and got a pig from someone."

"I was afraid it wouldn't work, so I didn't tell anyone first. I thought I would wait until I got the pig."

The two men were smoking while watching Wu Gang and the other three weighing the pigs. After a while, they saw Wu Gang coming over and whispered.

"Captain, we have weighed it. It is about 250 kilograms. How much will Mingzi be charged?"

Xu Qiang glanced around and saw that no one was paying attention to this place, then he continued, "Let's go with 1.2 yuan. There's less meat now, so it's reasonable to be a little more expensive."

As he said this, he winked at Li Ming, and Comrade Li Ming understood immediately.

"Hey, thank you for your hard work, Angkor Wu. When the money arrives, I will take my brothers to Donglaishun with the money I earned this time!"

"Come on, you won't make much here. We can just get two fish and have a meal at Old Xu's house." After Wu Gang said that, he took the other three people to the stock room, ready to get the money for Li Ming.

"Let's wait here for a while. Look, Director Li is here." Xu Qiang said and nodded to the side.

Li Ming had no objection. Maybe he could get some benefits from Li Huaide today.

Li Huaide and his men first went to He Yuzhu to look at the fat pig, and then turned and walked towards Li Ming.

"Director!*2"

Li Ming and Xu Qiang greeted Li Huaide immediately when they saw him coming.

"Well, no need to be so polite. This is Comrade Li Ming."

Li Huaide was very approachable when he first came over and even patted Li Ming on the shoulder.

"Yes, Director. Li Ming is a new buyer in the purchasing department of our steel mill. He also got this pig."

"Not bad, not bad. I remember that our steel mill had set up a system of early regularization to encourage purchases. It's just right. This time, Comrade Li Ming will be regularized. Good job!"

Li Huaide looked at Li Ming with great satisfaction. Nowadays, subordinates who can get things done are naturally likable.

"Comrade Li Ming, please come to my office this afternoon. I will give you some rewards later."

Li Ming was naturally happy when he heard that there were benefits to be gained. It would be better if he could get more. Besides, Li Huaide was famous for his generosity. It didn't matter whether he was generous with public things or not, as long as he was generous, it was fine.

"Okay, Director, I'll come to see you this afternoon."

"Okay, then you guys continue with your work, I'll go back first." After Li Huaide showed his face, he slowly strolled back.

"Okay, Mingzi, it looks like we can get some benefits this afternoon." Xu Qiang was quite happy for Li Ming.

"Haha, we're in time, we're in time, let's go back first. I think it will take until tomorrow to eat this pork."

"Okay, let's go back and give you the money first."

After that, the two of them went straight to the office of the third unit of the purchasing department. After all, it was three hundred yuan, which was not a small amount. Especially since Comrade Li Ming only fished once, although there was still some money left, it would be better to be able to make up three hundred yuan! Almost a year's salary came out.

Office of Unit 3 of the Procurement Section.

Xu Qiang just returned to the office with a handful of money and handed it to Li Ming, "Mingzi, count it."

"Okay." Li Ming took the stack of big black tens and started to check. Don't say anything inappropriate. If you don't count the public funds yourself, you're a fool.

"No problem, Brother Xu."

"Okay, by the way, Mingzi said she would treat us brothers to a meal. Let's meet at my place tomorrow night."

Xu Qiang suddenly remembered what Li Ming had told him about treating everyone, and quickly said something to the four salted fishes.

"Okay, but Mingzi, you have to catch two big fish!" Zhou Tian said.

"Yes, yes, the fish my sister-in-law cooked last time was really good."

"It's a good thing Mingzi knows how to fish. If you guys fish, you won't have any food in your life."

Suddenly, the atmosphere in Sangu became more lively. It was a good thing to improve the food!

Chapter 27 Benefits

Afternoon, Li Huaide’s office.

Comrade Li Ming had just strolled out from the bustling Sangu and put three hundred yuan in his pocket. He was now preparing to find dear Director Li Huaide to redeem his benefits.

"Dong dong."

Comrade Li Ming knocked on the door politely to remind them.

"Come in!"

Li Huaide's voice came from the office, and Li Ming pushed the door open.

"Hello, director."

Li Huaide saw that it was Li Ming coming over and also walked out from behind the desk.

"Well, the pig you got this time really helped me a lot, haha." Li Huaide laughed quite happily. After all, someone pointed this matter out to him at the last meeting, and now it can be said that Li Ming helped him.

"Good luck, it's all good luck." Li Ming touched his head, trying to make himself look more innocent.

"Do a good job, young man. You can always come to me if you need anything in the future."

Li Huaide has always been fond of capable subordinates. Although he has now established a firm foothold in the steel rolling mill, if he wants to continue to climb up, he naturally cannot be without capable subordinates. Now he is extending an olive branch to Li Ming.

Li Ming is naturally not stupid. As a promising young man who has surfed the Internet and watched various reality-themed web dramas in his later life, he naturally understood the meaning of this sentence.

"Director Li, don't worry, I will come here often in the future." Li Ming patted his chest and promised.

Since everyone knows that Li Huaide is the big brother who will make it to the end, there is no harm in getting close to him earlier. Besides, his family background is also excellent, so he is not afraid of being criticized.

Li Huaide was even more satisfied after hearing Li Ming's guarantee. There are not many capable and understanding people who can understand what is said, let alone a young man!

"Okay, your permanent job has been finalized. Just wait and listen to the factory loudspeaker."

"From now on you will be a Level 7 clerk, with a salary of thirty-seven and a half dollars a month."

Li Ming was delighted, for now his starting salary was exactly the same as He Yuzhu's in the original drama. He would surely earn more by 1965!

"Thank you, Director Li."

Li Huaide didn't care when he saw Li Ming was so polite, "Next is the extra benefit I prepared for you."

Then he took out two more tickets from the table and said, "One for a bicycle and one for a radio. Take them. And these meat tickets can be exchanged for some meat and vegetables in the canteen of the steel mill tomorrow. Take them too."

Comrade Li Ming was quite surprised. These two receipts were not easy to get these days. The last bicycle ticket was given by a retired veteran cadre. He really didn't expect Li Huaide to be so generous this time. It could be said that he was spending a huge sum of money to buy a horse's bones.

"Thank you Director Li. Hehe, now my dad's bicycle is out too."

Li Huaide smiled slightly. This sensible, capable and filial young man is liked wherever he goes.

"Don't call me Director Li anymore, call me Uncle Li. I really need a good nephew."

Li Ming's eyes lit up. What the hell is this? This is the thigh that is asking him to hug it. If not now, when will he hug it?

"Hello, Uncle Li!"

Li Huaide was also surprised to see Li Ming change his mind so quickly. He thought this guy still needed to think about it, but he didn't expect him to be so quick.

"Haha, good, you are smart." Li Huaide looked at Li Ming and laughed.

"If everything is ok, I'll go back first, Uncle Li." Li Ming said with a shameless face.

The smile on Li Huaide's face never faded. "Okay, but you should keep an eye on the purchases recently. The steel mill is short of food right now. It would be best if you can get some."

"I don't care where it comes from, as long as it's not against the law, understand?"

"No problem, no problem." Li Ming was worried about the sales of his products. After hearing Li Huaide's words, it became much easier.

"Your uncle Li has been making a lot of noise recently because of these things. Fortunately, you brought back a pig. If you find something good in the future, tell me first and then bring it to the steel mill. Your uncle Li will not let you off the hook."

"Hey, don't worry, I'll leave first."

Li Huaide waved his hand and said, "Go ahead."

Li Ming then left the office holding the two receipts. This trip was not in vain, as he got the regular job and also got two receipts. He also got a uncle for free, which was not a loss at all.

"Did you hear that? Our steel mill has a pig. Everyone can get a meat ticket for the canteen when we get off work this afternoon. We can go there tomorrow with the meat ticket."

"Wow, that's great! I heard it was collected by Mr. Li's son from the welding workshop."

"Yes, yes. Because of this, their eldest son was promoted to a full-time employee ahead of schedule. I heard that his monthly salary is 37.5 yuan."

Father Li was in his workshop, listening to the flattery from his fellow workers, and he couldn't stop smiling. Even the workshop director came over to give him a few compliments.

. . . . . .

"ring bell"

The bell for the end of get off work at the steel rolling mill rang again. The workers who had worked hard all day received their meat coupons and went home in groups of three or five, intending to tell their families about this hard-earned happy event.

Chapter 28 Turn in

Steel rolling mill courtyard, Li family.

The Li family of four were sitting together eating dinner.

"Mingzi, did you catch the pigs in the steel mill today?" Father Li asked after taking two bites.

"Well, that's right. The one I collected has now been turned into a regular. I was planning to tell you about it after dinner."

Li Ming put down the chopsticks and steamed bun in his hand and took a sip of water.

"In the beginning, I was thinking about bringing it to our house, but then I thought it was inappropriate. If someone saw it and reported it to the factory, it would be bad news. It would be even more inappropriate if it was brought to our house and seen by others."

"Especially Mr. Yan who lives across from us."

"That's right, son. We can get some benefits from giving it to the steel mill. As for the 200-pound pig, our family of four definitely can't finish it. It will be troublesome if it goes bad."

Li's mother was very satisfied with her son's performance, and Li's father also nodded in agreement.

Li Ming then took out today's rewards and put them on the table. Li's mother and father's eyes lit up. Li Rui was quick-handed and was about to reach out to grab them, but was knocked by Li's mother with chopsticks.

"This is the reward given by the steel mill today. It includes a bicycle ticket, a radio ticket, and some vegetable tickets for tomorrow's meat and vegetables."

Father Li was amazed and looked at the bills in his hand. "Wow, you got a lot of good stuff just after you started working!"

"The steel mill issued six meat and vegetable coupons. If we fill them up, it's enough for our family to have a good meal. I also received two meat coupons today."

Mother Li rolled her eyes at him and said mercilessly, "You are not as good as the child. Our child can get six tickets. With your two tickets, we can have a meat meal."

When Li Rui heard that they could eat pork dishes tomorrow, her eyes lit up. Although their Li family could eat meat occasionally on weekdays, they haven't eaten it much for a while. They usually ate fish to improve their meals. However, wild fish has a strong fishy smell now, and if you want to cook it deliciously, you have to add a lot of oil and sauce, which most people are reluctant to do.

"We can eat meat tomorrow, yeah!" Li Rui jumped up, causing laughter in the house.

"But don't buy the bicycle and radio for now. We just bought Mingzi a bicycle this year. If I buy more, I'm afraid someone will notice it."

Li's mother had a clear understanding of the neighbors in the courtyard. To put it bluntly, there were not many good people in the entire courtyard. Although the front yard was much better than the middle yard and the back yard, it was not completely separated from the other two yards. It was better to have less trouble.

Mr. Li agreed with it and did not refute it. As for Comrade Li Ming, he didn't mind it at all.

"That's fine with me. I was originally thinking of using this bicycle ticket to buy a bicycle for my dad. He doesn't mind riding it later. If not, we can wait until the Chinese New Year to use these two tickets."

"That's fine, haha." When Father Li heard that the bicycle ticket was for his eldest son to buy him a bicycle, he was even happier and poured himself another glass of wine.

"Mingzi, remember to use the ticket tomorrow, and bring it back tonight to give your mother and sister a meal to improve their meals."

"Okay, but I've been promoted to a regular employee, and I have to have dinner with my colleagues tomorrow night. I'll be back late, so you can eat by yourselves."

Li Ming told his family about his arrangements, and the two elders had no objections, so the family had a lively meal together.

Yan family.

Yan Fugui's house was just opposite the Li family's. The courtyard houses at that time were not like the buildings or courtyards of later generations, and the sound insulation effect was not strong. In addition, the noisy noise coming from the Li family was quite loud, so the Yan family heard it clearly.

"Old Yan, ever since Li Ming joined the steel mill, I've seen the Li family's life getting better and better!"

The third aunt was quite envious when she heard the lively noise coming from the Li family.

Yan Fugui picked up all the peanuts on his plate and put them into his mouth, then took a sip of Erguotou, which he didn't know whether water was added or not.

"There's nothing we can do. The two children of the Li family are both promising. Life will probably be even better when their Li Rui graduates." After saying that, he looked at these disappointing things in his family.

As for the children of the Yan family, they pretended not to hear anything and just ate the food in their bowls without taking Yan Fugui's words to heart at all.

Easy home.

Yi Zhonghai was quite sad when he returned home today, mainly because his own Li family's child was too competitive. Today, he brought a fat pig to the steel mill and was directly converted to a regular employee.

Originally, Yi Zhonghai was a level 6 fitter, and Li's father was a level 5 welder. Normally, Yi Zhonghai could still make up for himself with a sense of superiority in this aspect. But now, although the father is not as good as him, he can't help but let his son do well.