MMB Chapter 1301 Artist
Chapter 1301 Artist
Chapter 1301 Artist
"This month, Hongtu Bus delivered another three units, two to the city and one to the Hebei Provincial Government Office."
Xia Zhongquan accompanied Li Xuewu to visit the automotive engineering laboratory of the Institute of Science and Technology, talking as they walked.
"There are two more good news," he said with a smile: "The French Embassy has ordered one, and the British Embassy has also ordered one."
"It's a good thing indeed," Li Xuewu nodded, looking at the work of the Automotive Research Institute, and said, "The fact that the foreign affairs embassy has vehicle entry conditions and can choose our cars proves that we are doing a good job."
"I don't know the specific situation yet, but..."
Xia Zhongquan hesitated for a moment before saying, "The international situation is also very complicated. We are not the only ones who have to tighten our belts."
"I know something about the situation in France." Li Xuewu was not surprised or surprised that Xia Zhongquan understood the international situation and that it was all published in the People's Daily.
Of course, what is published must be a broad range of comments, and the core contradictions still need to be thought out by oneself.
"The change of academic thought has its price," he said, remembering Maggie's introduction, "but don't worry too much about it."
"You should know that the French are keen to politicalize problems and force managers to solve them through widespread mass activism."
Li Xuewu said calmly: "Just get used to it. They treat it as something as simple as having a meal. There are often mass activities on the streets."
"Whenever there is a disagreement, they all hold up signs. The way and method of expressing their demands is very direct and blunt."
"Reforming the old district, haha——"
Xia Zhongquan chuckled and nodded, saying, "Will this cooperation with the Shengtaya Group be the last one?"
"We are all worried about whether the cooperation agreements that have been signed can be implemented, after all, those technologies are still within the scope of the blockade."
"I don't believe in contracts either, but I believe in interests." Li Xuewu turned his head to look at him and continued walking forward. "Don't worry, neither the Santaya Group nor the French will give up their interests in Southeast Asia."
“The old colonial system is no longer in line with the development of the times and will eventually be eliminated. A new economic exploitation system is being established.”
He nodded slowly and said, "Although I am not optimistic about their business layout in Southeast Asia, I have to say that the effect is surprisingly good."
"What are you talking about?" Xia Zhongquan raised his eyebrows and said, "In the past year, the Santaya Group has completed orders worth more than 20 million yuan, and the export destination is Southeast Asia."
"You may not think that this is the most popular product."
Li Xuewu opened the notebook in his hand, took out a photo and handed it to Xia Zhongquan, saying: "Although I had expected it, I still underestimated the market demand in Southeast Asia."
"Comet motorcycle..."
How could he not recognize a product that Xia Zhongquan personally participated in the design and planning of?
The moment he saw the photo, he knew what Li Xuewu was talking about, especially the background of the photo.
"In about a year and a half, the Santaya Group purchased more than 10 Comet motorcycles."
Li Xuewu let out a long sigh and said: "They control 70% of the export volume and have a high market share in Southeast Asia."
Comet motorcycles are assembly line products. With three shifts, the daily production capacity reaches more than 600 units and the annual output exceeds 22 units.
The fact that more than 10 units were sold in a year and a half is enough to prove the market capability of Comet.
"Indeed, I really overlooked the export ratio," Xia Zhongquan carefully examined the photo in his hand and said, "Is this a modified model?"
"Accessories, enlarged the basket," Li Xuewu pointed at the photo in his hand and said, "Adapt to local conditions, and the fittest will survive."
"There are many narrow roads in Southeast Asia, and this motorcycle can be used as both a means of transportation and a means of transport."
Li Xuewu introduced: "In the cooperation agreement just signed, the Santaya Group has added Comet motorcycles and purchase orders after the replacement."
"After seeing this, are you still worried that they will stop doing trade?"
"I was negligent," Xia Zhongquan nodded and said, "I only looked at the annual sales volume and didn't pay attention to the sales direction."
He returned the photo to Li Xuewu and asked curiously, "Is this considered dumping? Won't the local government restrict this?"
"There will definitely be restrictive policies, but they won't have much effect." Li Xuewu put away the photos and explained, "No matter how restrictive they are, our production costs plus transportation costs are lower than theirs."
"This is determined by the industrial base and integrated production."
"The sales of Comet are so good, what about Antelope?" Xia Zhongquan looked at Li Xuewu and asked, "There's no reason why Antelope can't do well."
"It's not bad. You know the total volume of automobile trade. The limitation of the Antelope is still its fuel consumption. It doesn't sell as well as the Gemini."
Li Xuewu introduced: "The feedback from the Hongcheng market is to increase scientific research efforts to reduce the fuel consumption of Antelope Automobile."
"The engines used by Gemini have shown certain competitive advantages, and price wars will not be the main means of competition in the future."
He looked at Xia Zhongquan and reminded him, "We need to make money."
"We can't rush this," Xia Zhongquan raised his hand to indicate the Power Research Center and introduced the engine's development. "From technology to materials, and even processing accuracy, we are making gradual progress."
"The engine of the Gazelle II is a typical example," he explained. "Our goal is to make each generation stronger than the previous one."
"With one year as the deadline, we can achieve a breakthrough in a small generation, and with three years as the deadline, we can achieve a breakthrough in a technological generation."
Xia Zhongquan took a deep breath and said, "We have invested more effort in the automobile industry. I also know that this is a pillar industry."
"More fuel-efficient, more powerful and lighter are the core directions of power development," he stressed. "With the participation of more highly educated and highly skilled personnel, coupled with the introduction of foreign technology, I think this goal will definitely be achieved."
"I don't want to put pressure on anyone, hehe——"
Li Xuewu chuckled and said, "The times are developing and society is progressing. We who run businesses and do production work must also keep pace with the times."
"You just mentioned Britain. Let me introduce you to a situation," he pointed at Xia Zhongquan and said, "In your impression, the British are supposed to be rigid and conservative, right?"
"But the new generation of young people in the UK are more advocating anti-trend and personal liberation. Girls wearing miniskirts can be seen everywhere on the streets."
Li Xuewu introduced earnestly: "British guys in bell-bottom pants and British girls in flip-flops live in harmony on the streets."
"You understand what I'm saying, right?"
"Mini skirt? What kind of skirt is that?"
Xia Zhongquan was still a little confused. He stared at Li Xuewu blankly and asked, "What are bell-bottom pants and flip-flops?"
"Open your eyes and see the world, my comrade!"
Li Xuewu patted Xia Zhongquan's arm with emotion and walked forward with him.
"It is now 1968, and the 1960s are basically over. Looking back, the world is changing dramatically, and the tide of the times is surging."
He pointed to the empty space in front of him and said, "If an enterprise does not understand the times, industrial design and development will be confused. If an individual does not keep up with the times, he is a hooligan."
"I-how did I become a gangster?"
Xia Zhongquan glanced at him with amusement and said, "I am a serious person. You, the Secretary General, can't make such jokes."
"Who is kidding you?" Li Xuewu glanced at him and said, "It would be great if you could be a little more cultured, Comrade Xia Zhongquan."
"A man without a job is called a drifter, and a man without a house is called a hooligan."
He pointed at Xia Zhongquan and said, "I mean that if we can't keep up with the times, we will be left behind and eliminated."
"I seriously suspect that you are taking advantage of this issue," Xia Zhongquan was also a cultured man. He glanced at Li Xuewu and said, "But I have no evidence."
“Hehehe——” Li Xuewu didn’t pay attention to his sensitivity and chuckled, “I’m telling you about the sixties that are about to pass.”
"This is an era that seems to be possessed by madness, an era of change and rebellion. Our generation feels deeply touched, right?"
Li Xuewu touched his arm and said, "I would say this is an era of breaking the old and establishing the new, just like the excitement of spring thunder and the revival of everything."
"The most obvious manifestation is that Chinese and Western youth are restless in the tide of the times. They are like eagles spreading their wings, ready to fight in the sky."
He narrowed his eyes slightly, and in a voice that only two people could hear, he expressed his understanding of the times and his comprehension of the situation.
"More directly, Western youth have overturned traditional aesthetic concepts, and their rebellion has swept the world like a violent storm."
"I don't need to explain aesthetics to you. Destruction and construction are an important watershed in the changing times. You should understand."
Li Xuewu pointed his finger and continued, "Traditional Western elegance was abandoned and replaced by the rise of the 'hippie style'."
"At the same time, on this land under our feet, the originally diverse clothing culture disappeared overnight, and cheongsams and suits became "abandoned children."
His fingers clenched into fists, he spoke solemnly: "The whole of China seems to be united by an invisible force, turning into a world of green, blue and gray."
"Let's not talk about how Eastern and Western cultures change, let alone whether this aesthetic view has progressed or regressed, let's just talk about this cultural attribute."
Li Xuewu looked into Xia Zhongquan's eyes and asked, "Can you grasp the pulse of the times and the direction of this cultural trend?"
"You can't. From the draft opinions produced by the design unit of the department you manage, it can be seen that the aesthetics have been corrupted and are completely out of touch with the trend and direction of the development of the times."
He held down Xia Zhongquan's arm as he was about to speak, and stressed, "If we make the Comet motorcycle according to your draft, do you think it will sell so well just from the appearance?"
"I'm not bragging about my design ability. Let's be honest here. My design ability is not worth mentioning."
"But, in terms of aesthetics, I can beat all of you."
Li Xuewu looked at him seriously and said, "Why? Tell me? Have you ever thought about this question?"
"You have never thought about the seriousness of this problem. You who are in charge of the R&D and design departments are still living in the past three to five years," he said earnestly, "Technological progress does not mean product progress, my chief engineer comrade."
"I would like you to think twice about this."
Li Xuewu nodded at Xia Zhongquan, who was frowning in thought, and then continued to talk about international and domestic cultural development ideas.
"The 60s was a period of high incidence of social movements, including civil rights, anti-war, environmental protection, etc."
He nodded slowly and said, "The French academic and cultural changes we just discussed are also a kind of social activity."
"We need to see the positive side of these movements. They are like waves crashing against the shore, driving social change and development."
"The more conservative, cultural activities in the mainland are in a state of chaos and low density, but you can't deny the occurrence of new sprouts, right?"
Li Xuewu said earnestly: "The fields of music, film, fashion, art and so on have undergone tremendous changes all over the world."
“You may not know this, but the rise of music like the Beatles, the Rolling Stones and some bands has become a sign of the times.”
“Why? Why does the rise of culture represented by music have such a great and far-reaching influence on the development of the times?”
He held Xia Zhongquan down and said, "You may not be able to imagine that a song can make a product a bestseller."
"A song?" Xia Zhongquan was even more confused. He frowned and asked, "What kind of song?"
“Songs that attract the attention of young people and resonate with the times.”
Li Xuewu introduced: "When our agents sell Red Star products abroad, they will do some publicity."
"TV advertising has become a widely used promotional tool. A product introduction video, accompanied by a popular and catchy music, can deeply implant the product into the hearts of customers."
"It's a bit vague, but I understand what you mean." Xia Zhongquan nodded and said, "Publicize it. You mean advertising, right?"
"Yes, it is advertising. It is already an industry in developed countries around the world, a cultural media industry."
Li Xuewu nodded and confirmed: "In Europe, the establishment of the European Economic Community represents an important milestone in the process of European integration."
"Annan's war triggered opposition and resistance from all over the world. This is a manifestation of new thinking, anti-war thinking, and peace thinking. This is also what we must experience when making products and running a business."
"Every war is accompanied by an explosion of technological change," he said, squinting his eyes slightly. "The world's technological landscape is changing rapidly. Did you know that America is preparing a human moon landing plan?"
He looked at Xia Zhongquan who was already dumbfounded, and chuckled, "The advanced computers we just got are becoming popular, and a network connecting computers all over the world is being built. ARPANET, you don't understand, do you?"
"It doesn't matter if you don't understand. I don't understand either. This is exactly why we need to learn," Li Xuewu said as he walked along the road to the office area with his hands behind his back, "Let's not look at anything far away. Let's just look at the port city."
"Data will be shipped in every month, and the Institute of Science will organize researchers to read and study to master the advanced scientific and technological information of the times."
"Why should we look at the port city? It is not only a window for us to access and see the world, but also a signal tower."
Li Xuewu explained to him: "The information between Hong Kong and the UK can basically be exchanged synchronously. This is the most critical thing."
"In this era, if you want to see the world clearly, the easiest way is to look at Britain," he stressed. "Britain's social changes can be said to be a microcosm of the world's social changes."
"As I just mentioned, this era was full of rebellious and innovative spirits. Many new cultures, music and art forms emerged during this period, such as rock music, psychedelic culture and fashion revolution."
Li Xuewu nodded and said, "During this series of changes, Britain became the center of many cultural and anti-establishment activities."
“It also led to some important political and social changes, such as the banning of racial discrimination in the UK in 1965.”
He glanced at Xia Zhongquan and continued, "Britain can also be said to be the fashion center of this decade."
"I don't agree with the British car design style and taste, but that doesn't stop you from seeing the boldness of British car design."
"Overall, the 60s, which are about to pass, were a time of vitality, innovation and change."
Li Xuewu said with emotion: "During this period, the changes in the times had a huge impact on the culture and society of the world, including Britain."
“You have to admit that change is like a wonderful historical picture. Whether it is beautiful or painful, it is memorable.”
"This is the first time I've heard such a brilliant commentary on the times," Xia Zhongquan paused for a while before saying admiringly, "Listening to your words is worth ten years of reading."
"I thought you were going to say that listening to your words is better than talking to you, hehe——"
Li Xuewu made a small joke, turned his head and looked at the research institute not far away and said: "I hope you will not stick to traditional customs, do not be complacent with existing concepts, and strive for individuality and innovation."
“We can boldly introduce and learn aesthetic design concepts and culture, and create our own design language for Red Star Steel Group.”
He pointed at Xia Zhongquan and said, "Whether it's a car or an electronic appliance, the first thing customers see is always the appearance."
"If we can't even leave a beautiful first impression on customers, how many people do you think will pay for our technical strength?"
"When running a business or making a product, the worst thing to do is to flatter yourself," he told Xia Zhongquan sharply, "Don't feel good about yourself. Word of mouth and market feedback are the criteria for judging a product, and they are also the truth."
"Let me give you a suggestion. Think about it carefully."
Li Xuewu turned around and continued walking forward, saying, "You need to set up an appearance design department and introduce the concept and position of product designer."
"Especially for export products, as well as domestic trade products, we need to develop brand culture and design products that conform to scientific laws and are user-friendly. We must never allow the phenomenon of taking off pants to fart to happen again."
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In mid-June, the Santaya Group continued to make efforts and brought high-temperature and high-pressure blast furnace technology introduced from the United States and North Mao to the Red Star Factory.
This is the cooperation content of the previous framework agreement, and it is a step-by-step plan implemented to enable Red Star Plant to complete the metallurgical technology transformation.
Under the leadership of Dong Wenxue, the steel plant overcame a series of difficulties and closed the existing blast furnaces one after another.
Closing the original blast furnace is not the goal, because the production plan cannot be affected, and the development of many heavy and light industries of the Red Star Factory cannot be affected, but technological changes and innovations still need to be completed.
So old blast furnaces are being closed and blast furnaces and production workshops introducing new technologies are being built.
Compared with the completely new construction of a rolling mill, a steelmaking plant is more in line with economic needs and completes iterative updates step by step.
According to the original plan, the technological iteration of all metallurgical equipment and equipment will be completed by the end of next year.
When you go to the steel plant again next year, you will see a brand new metallurgical plant with new equipment and a new plant area that has been moved and expanded to the side.
It is not easy to achieve this goal while ensuring steel for planned production and for our own industries.
Dong Wenxue insisted on staying in Gangcheng to ensure that this development plan and goals would not be affected by personnel changes.
Li Huaide valued him and pushed him to the top step by step, and he also valued his contributions to the Steel City.
Li Xuewu's work is still busy, but after completely handing over the security team's work, he has relaxed a lot.
I can clearly feel the pressure on my shoulders being lightened, because security work is too important and the responsibility is too great.
After Wang Xiaoqin took over, she rarely returned to the Wei San Regiment. She maintained a minimum number of meetings and office needs every month and was busy at the Red Star Factory on weekdays.
One part is three-part work, and one part is security work.
The group's system reform work has already begun, and supervision, security, fire protection and other tasks need to be redivided and adjusted.
The supervision work alone must be divided into multiple departments such as safety supervision, discipline supervision, engineering supervision, etc.
The security system also needs to be rebuilt and adjusted, and the training and education aspects should be placed under the Medical and Education Administration.
The fire supervision work originally in the monitoring system should be integrated into the fire protection system to form a large fire protection system.
After 3 years, the organizational structure of Red Star Factory adapted to the development of the times and underwent another transformation.
Three years ago, the departments were integrated into working groups, and now the groups have been reorganized into large departments and small departments.
The development of the management committee structure towards a group will also see new changes, and professional business management agencies will gradually be established.
This regulation has been established in each branch and subsidiary.
Branch factories and subsidiaries no longer have separate management committees, but are instead managed and led by the group management committee.
The branch factory established the factory director responsibility system, and the branch company established the general manager responsibility system. Everything seemed to have returned to the way it was before, yet a little different.
Li Xuewu discussed and judged with Li Huaide and others that the party organization would definitely be restored because the organizational life had already been restored.
Perhaps in the next one or two years, the group's organizational structure will be adjusted again. The future direction of the organization and how to determine the management relationship are practical issues that Li Huaide must consider now.
It is impossible for Li Huaide to stay in Red Star Steel Group forever, and it is impossible for him to serve as both general manager and director (secretary) forever.
Of course, this is an issue that Li Huaide needs to consider carefully, and it is also a practical problem that all members of the management committee will face.
Once the Management Committee transitions to an operating and organizational body, everyone will face a directional choice.
Simply put, it is a question of whether to be deputy general manager or deputy secretary. The difference is huge.
Some people are confident that they can handle both duties, but they also have to consider the increase in staff that will occur as a result of changes in operating and organizational structures.
The group's corporate leadership team will definitely not consist of only 11 people, and more members will be added in the future as work needs demand.
Adding new members means decentralizing power. What choice should they make?
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"Did they really leave you at the police station?"
Li Xuewu shook the newspaper in his hand, looked at Ji Yuxiu who had just sat down opposite him, and said with a smile: "Director Gao and Director Zheng are really courageous."
"Second brother, should I be happy or sad?" Ji Yuxiu said helplessly, "You make me so sad."
"Hehehe - praising you."
Li Xuewu chuckled as he put away the newspaper, looked at her and said, "Congratulations, Chief Ji. I wish you good luck in your work and a successful career."
"Thank you..." Ji Yuxiu smiled and said, "It's not really an improvement. I'm still a regular student."
"Don't be so ungrateful after getting such an advantage."
Li Xuewu nodded at her with a smile and said, "The head of the Public Security Department's Public Security Section would not change even if two directors were used."
"Duan Suo also said something like this. You two seem to agree on this." Ji Yuxiu introduced with a smile: "He went to Jiaodaokou."
"Oh? That's how it's arranged."
Li Xuewu nodded with some understanding and asked, "Where did Xing Yichun go? Did he go to the police station?"
"Yes, the Public Security Brigade, Captain."
Ji Yuxiu nodded and introduced: "Director Zheng recommended it. There have been personnel changes in various offices in East City, and many people have gone to the agency."
"That's why I said they are so courageous." Li Xuewu nodded and said, "They are brave enough to do this in this period."
“I think it’s more of a forced decision.”
Ji Yuxiu looked back at the hallway and saw Gu Ning coming in. She smiled and greeted him, "Sister-in-law, you're working overtime again."
"There's a meeting in the department. You're off work early."
Gu Ningqian smiled and nodded, put the bag on her shoulder, changed into slippers, walked over and asked, "Why didn't Xuecai come with you?"
"He has to work the night shift tonight and study with Dean Zhang."
Ji Yuxiu smiled and pointed at Li Shu and Li Ning who were running and playing in the room and asked, "Are you annoyed by all the noise?"
"A little bit, but I'm used to it."
Gu Ning took the cup of tea handed over by Li Xuewu, looked at her and asked, "Why are you free today? Are you not busy with work?"
"The case has basically come to an end. The task force is being gradually disbanded, and we have to reassign our positions."
Ji Yuxiu held the teacup and said, "I only have time today. I will be busy again in the next period of time."
"It's rare, we should get together."
Gu Ning looked at Li Xuewu and asked, "Do you have time? Come back to the courtyard on the weekend?"
"I do have time, but I don't want to go back," Li Xuewu rubbed his temple with a wry smile and explained, "Whenever I hear neighbors calling me secretary general or leader, my head starts to hurt."
"Haha..." Ji Yuxiu chuckled, "Are you afraid that they will ask you to do something, about the house?"
"Have you heard about it?" Li Xuewu glanced at her, nodded and said, "There's been a lot of gossip in the factory lately, and I'm scared too."
"Didn't find your office?"
Ji Yuxiu said with a smile: "If this really happens, I won't find it strange at all."
"Not yet, but there are people who block my car," Li Xuewu shook his head slightly and said, "They don't listen to or read the ready-made documents and explanations, but insist on using their connections to inquire and inquire. This is also a problem."
"Don't take it too seriously. Maybe there really is something wrong."
Ji Yuxiu reminded: "If you are afraid of trouble, you really shouldn't go back. I know that many neighbors want to wait for you to come back."
"Have they distributed housing in the factory?" Gu Ning asked curiously, "Our company is also considering this matter. They said they will distribute housing."
"Can your company allocate housing?"
Li Xuewu looked at Gu Ning in surprise and asked, "It's been so many years, where is there any house to divide?"
"They said they did, but I didn't ask," Gu Ning took a sip of tea and said calmly, "We don't lack a house to live in, so why would we offend others?"
"That's right. Houses are for living in." Li Xuewu nodded, looked at Ji Yuxiu and asked, "The branch doesn't have a plan to distribute houses, right?"
"Forget about it. I'm not even married yet. Many married people haven't even been allocated a house yet. The branch office is not like your factory."
Ji Yuxiu said enviously: "Today I heard from the government that the Red Star Factory has good economic benefits and has built so many residential buildings."
"Good efficiency is one thing, but the original intention of building a new workers' village is that the welfare benefits should progress together with the development of the enterprise."
Li Xuewu explained: "The housing estates in the Riverside New Village of the Red Star Factory are not all allocated housing, there are also commercial housing and apartments."
"This is also the most common issue raised by employees. They still have a fixed mindset and think that the factory should guarantee housing allocation."
“Are there no housing quotas allocated?”
Ji Yuxiu asked curiously, "Which factory doesn't care about employee housing nowadays? Your factory's actions will definitely cause discussion."
“Which factory dares to say that it provides housing benefits for all employees?”
Li Xuewu looked at her and said, "Some employees are waiting in line for housing allocation based on length of service and other restrictions, such as restrictions on being married, etc."
"Some factories even restrict housing to dual-employee couples, which cannot provide full housing welfare coverage. Our factory is also trying to do this, at least it provides a certain welfare housing quota."
He introduced: "First of all, we must ensure the construction of apartment dormitories for single employees and the construction of a high-density, highly concentrated living housing system."
"Secondly, we need to ensure housing benefits for advanced technical personnel, and then we need to allocate and replace housing for families of needy workers."
Li Xuewu took a sip of hot tea and said, "In order to meet the needs of engineering construction and to enrich the source of funds for residential construction, high-quality residential areas have been specially built to replace and restrict commercial housing."
"Factory workers can use their status to improve their existing housing, as well as take out loans or pay in full for housing of suitable size."
He explained: "This part of commercial housing includes property rights and usage rights. The factory will coordinate and provide property rights certificates for rights protection."
"As long as you are a Red Star Factory employee, you can buy it?"
Ji Yuxiu looked at Li Xuewu and asked, "Can you buy it?"
"The identity is enough, but the conditions are not enough."
Li Xuewu shook his head slightly and said, "First of all, cadres at the deputy division level and above are not allowed to participate in the replacement and purchase of residential areas in Riverside New Village."
"Secondly, housing will be provided first to workers with housing difficulties, that is, workers with large families, poor housing conditions and poor living environment."
He said: "For people like me who own three houses, we have to wait in line to exchange for commercial housing, but we don't know when we will have to wait."
"Either you change the owner of the house and wait for the factory's unified cadre community to provide housing, which doesn't require waiting in line, but you don't have the property rights."
Li Xuewu chuckled and said, "Everyone in our factory is talking about this, saying that cadres above the deputy director level are not as popular as employees."
“What is this policy for?”
Ji Yuxiu asked curiously: "Cadres have more funds to buy houses, so they should also have the right to buy houses."
“No, the factory does not restrict them from purchasing houses, but only restricts them from purchasing houses during this period.”
Li Xuewu said seriously: "The first phase of Riverside New Village will be completed and delivered by the end of this year, but it will not meet the demand at all."
"The necessary means to resolve the contradiction is to restrict the entry of some people and give priority to ensuring that employees who really need housing can buy or be allocated housing."
He nodded and said, "At least from the current general situation, the housing conditions of factory cadres are still good. There is no need to rush to improve it in the next one or two years. We can wait until the construction of the new riverside village is almost complete."
“Will the commercial housing policy be liberalized as well?”
Ji Yuxiu raised her eyebrows and said with some realization, "Isn't this a targeted refinement of supply and demand for certain groups of people?"
The more she thought about it, the brighter her eyes were as she said, "Once all the houses in the new village for the workers in your factory have been distributed and sold, then it's time to build new houses?"
"Hehehe——" Li Xuewu chuckled and did not answer her question. Instead, he asked Qin Jingru, "Is the meal ready?"
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Ji Yuxiu stayed at home for dinner. Li Shu liked her third aunt very much and kept chattering at the dinner table.
She even placed her own dining chair next to her third aunt, showing her closeness.
"I like Third Aunt, not Younger Aunt."
She was very brave at home, but she would never dare to say such things in the compound, for she was afraid that her aunt would punish her.
Li Xue doesn't tolerate her, which can be called the psychological shadow of a big devil.
"Ka——" Seeing that the young lady was talking happily, Li Ning also joined in the fun. He handed the egg pancake in his hand to his third aunt, being very generous.
"Aren't you afraid that I'll go back and tell your aunt that you said something bad about her?"
Ji Yuxiu teased Li Shu and said, "If you meet her again, she will pinch your butt."
"Aunt San is the best——"
Li Shu has learned to act like a spoiled child, and said sweetly, "I like Third Aunt."
“Hehehe——” Ji Yuxiu was so amused by her that she raised her hands in surrender, “Then you can call Auntie San mom and be my daughter.”
"That won't work—" Li Shu looked at her mother and said with a smile, "I like my mother, too, and my mother likes me—"
"Look at how clever you are. Who did you take after?"
Ji Yuxiu tapped her forehead, pinched Li Ning's fat face, and said, "I don't want you to be my daughter. I can't stand your noise."
“Hehe——” Li Shu also knew that Third Aunt was talking about her, and she laughed and shook her head and said, “I’m being good——”
"Haha, I really believed you."
Ji Yuxiu raised her head and looked at Li Xuewu and Gu Ning and asked, "Is it too early to send her to kindergarten in the second half of the year?"
"Children of my colleagues usually go to kindergarten at this age," Gu Ning explained, "Jingru can't take care of her alone."
"We will send Li Ning to her grandmother's house in the second half of the year. The old lady and her mother won't be able to take care of her, so we'll just send her to kindergarten."
"A few days ago, the cadres of our factory's joint industrial school came to ask me whether we should send Li Shu to the factory kindergarten."
Li Xuewu mentioned this and said, "Basically, they are all children of Li Shu's age. They grow up together while playing together."
"It's too far to go to your factory. It would be fine if I lived over there."
Ji Yuxiu suggested: "I still think it's better for you to stay at home for a few more years. The old lady didn't say she couldn't take care of you."
"Li Shu is too lively and needs a suitable environment to grow up in," Li Xuewu looked at his daughter and said gently, "She should also get to know some other kids as soon as possible, which will be beneficial to her growth."
Ji Yuxiu glanced at her eldest niece, and then she understood what her second brother said.
After all, Li Shu is special. Her appearance is different from that of ordinary children. Living together at such a young age will not have any psychological impact.
Growing up together, they got used to Li Shu, and Li Shu got used to her classmates, which reduced some of the rejection and estrangement.
"I didn't think of sending Li Shu to the factory kindergarten, but she gave me a suggestion," Li Xuewu said, looking at his daughter: "At the age of three, you can learn some musical instruments or artistic talents."
"Learn piano?" Ji Yuxiu knew that her second brother had a piano at home and that her second sister-in-law was also multi-talented. "Let her teach her?"
"I'm afraid Xiao Ning doesn't have time." Li Xuewu glanced at Gu Ning and smiled slightly, "I'll see if I can find a suitable teacher to teach her at home. She can also learn other instruments in the future."
"It's fine to learn a musical instrument, but calligraphy is too hard, and the same goes for painting," Ji Yuxiu said, looking at Li Shu enviously, "I learned calligraphy and painting when I was a child, and now I can't imagine how hard it was."
"I like drawing—" Li Shu didn't know what was going on. When she heard her aunt say that, she hurriedly emphasized, "I can draw foxes, chickens, and flowers."
"Really? That's amazing!"
Ji Yuxiu smiled and praised, then looked at Li Xuewu and said, "Train him well, maybe your family will have an artist in the future."
Don't be too sensitive. Even in this era, art and culture survive. Even if they are deformed, there are still artists.
Do you think there are no songs, no movies, no operas, no plays at this time?
In fact, there are some, but they are limited to a certain range.
"If she can really grow up to be an artist, I would be willing to do that," Li Xuewu said confidently, looking at his daughter. "I want her to be whoever she wants to be and do the job she likes."
"I particularly like the prose poem "On Children" by the Lebanese poet Gibran."
He looked at his children, his wife, his siblings, and the curious Qin Jingru and said, "He said that your children are not your children, but the children that Life desires for itself."
“They come through you, but not from you; and though they are with you, they are not of you.”
“You may give them your love but not your thoughts, For they have their own thoughts.”
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