MMB Chapter 1309 Former Lovers
Chapter 1309 Former Lovers
Chapter 1309 Former Lovers
Why do we need a motorcycle guard, which is just for show and without substance?
Li Xuewu could understand Wang Xiaoqin's idea. To create a motorcycle patrol team and reform the existing public security mechanism, it was necessary to create a "brand" as a symbol.
At the same time, considering Lao Li's personality of being pretentious, Wang Xiaoqin's move may be intended to please him.
As long as she could get Li Huaide's support, she would start the first campaign after she presided over the establishment of the Quality and Safety Department.
This was not the first time that the Security Department had applied to purchase motorcycles. The most recent application was approved by Li Xuewu.
However, the proportion of motorcycles purchased in the first few times used for patrols was very small, and most of them were used for public security and commuting.
Wang Xiaoqin's current intention is to set up a special security and stability maintenance force in the ecological industrial zone.
Li Xuewu also supports and approves of this. Times have changed, and the safety needs and environment faced by employees of the Red Star Factory have changed a lot compared to before.
Similarly, in response to new security needs and forms, the Security Department's working methods also need to change.
Wang Xiaoqin had never talked to him about these things, nor did she need to talk to him about them. The ecological industrial zone was too large, and bicycles alone were not enough to cover all security needs.
When Li Xuewu was in office, he proposed the arrangement of security booths and dispatched agencies, and had also begun the relevant work arrangements.
But Wang Xiaoqin thought more directly. She had to deal with the problem of large population mobility in the Liangmahe Ecological Industrial Zone in the future.
During demolition and relocation, site entry and completion, people from all walks of life will infiltrate links where the Red Star Factory’s security forces are relatively weak.
Li Xuewu pays attention to dynamic prevention and the combination of prevention and treatment in his work, while Wang Xiaoqin is more motivated to take control and wants to eliminate danger in the bud.
The workload is huge and very hard.
It can be seen that Wang Xiaoqin is under a lot of pressure at the Red Star Group, and it is actually not easy to achieve perfection.
Li Xuewu couldn't persuade her about this matter. He had to wait until she had finished her three burns and see the actual situation before he could calm down.
As for whether the guard team should be placed in the Security Department or the Commission Office, the answer is yes or no.
In terms of organizational attributes, this is a disciplined team with the nature of protection and guarding, so it should naturally be placed in the Security Department.
But in terms of management and use, it is necessary to cooperate with the group's fleet to perform tasks, so there is nothing wrong with placing it in the fleet.
This fire was started by Wang Xiaoqin, so Su Weide must not be very optimistic about it and he doesn't want her to start it smoothly, so he suggested putting it in the Commission's Office.
This method is nothing, at best it is just to save some face for his cup.
The cup can't be dropped in vain.
December 6th, Monday.
Li Xuewu accompanied Dong Wenxue and Cheng Kaiyuan to meet with Chantal, president of Santaya Group and his delegation.
The two sides have been in close contact in recent times, a number of projects have been implemented frequently, and the relevant technologies and funds are being put in place one by one.
After the talks with Santaya Group, Red Star Steel Group is discussing the details of cooperation with several domestic capital banks.
It is very troublesome to discuss the capital injection procedures, supervision details, and profit distribution. Gao Yaqin and Jing Yunong have organized a corresponding negotiation team and are responsible for handling this matter.
In fact, the management team of Red Star Steel Group is still very combative, and the leaders are generally young and motivated.
Especially in terms of business level, they are very thoughtful, willing to take responsibilities, and the related projects are progressing very quickly.
Although Li Xuewu did not directly participate in these actions, he was responsible for coordinating and dispatching various departments to cooperate, and was very busy.
"The aircraft project is still easy to discuss."
In the reception room, Li Xuewu sat next to Cheng Kaiyuan and said to several leaders of the Santaya Group across from him, "At least it's easier to negotiate than the Energy Corporation project."
"I heard that President Chantal was not very satisfied with the basic conditions of some mining industries in Liaodong, right?"
He asked, and when the other party nodded, he continued, "That's normal. The domestic industrial base is like this. If it really develops well, there will be no opportunity and space for us to cooperate, right?"
"Today we are talking about the aircraft project. I have two suggestions."
Li Xuewu looked at Cheng Kaiyuan and Dong Wenxue for instructions. After they nodded, he continued, "Since the framework agreement for cooperation has been signed, I think we can start the project."
"Don't wait. There is no need to waste time for any reason. Set up the racks for the two production lines first."
He crossed his legs and gestured with his hands, saying, "We will discuss the specific technical indicators and cooperation plan slowly. We can't let this stall fail."
Chantal actually cared about his opinion very much, and talked with Dong Wenxue and Cheng Kaiyuan about the difficulty of technology monetization and conversion in the process of international trade.
The export of these technologies has involved great risks for the Santaya Group, and some blockades still exist.
They need to export the relevant technology to countries that comply with trade rules, and only after going through all the formalities can they pass through the port city.
Because technology export and import are not easy and take a long time, both parties are carefully considering the progress and speed of cooperation.
Li Xuewu communicated directly with the other party in French to establish the confidence of cooperating first and then paying the ticket.
We can’t wait. The production line cannot be put into operation. Who knows what unexpected changes may happen in the future.
Fortunately, Chantal thought the same, so both sides were mentally prepared for today's talks.
"To be honest, we are open to planning the construction of the second and third production lines, and we invite your engineers and design team to move in."
Li Xuewu stared into Chantal's eyes and said, "From now on, until the first helicopter rolls off the production line."
"We have to question whether we will continue to cooperate in technology and other fields."
He glanced at Dong Wenxue and Cheng Kaiyuan, and continued, "Moreover, we are willing to hand over the initiative to you."
Chantal looked at Li Xuewu, then turned and had a brief conversation with the vice president and technical advisor.
Without making the people from Red Star Steel Group wait any longer, a few minutes later, she stood up, walked straight over here, and shook hands with Dong Wenxue and the other two.
The translator explained, and Chantal agreed to Li Xuewu's opinion on behalf of the Santaya Group, and cooperation on the aircraft project began immediately.
Dong Wenxue was very pleased and excited. The KH-4 helicopter that was about to be completed at the Gangcheng Aircraft Manufacturing Plant would roll off the production line before the end of the year, and the second and third more advanced and powerful helicopter production lines were about to begin construction and laying.
He said very firmly that within three years, Gangcheng Aircraft Manufacturing Plant would become one of the leading companies in the field of helicopter production in the country.
The effect of technology introduction is so strong.
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"Did the talks go smoothly?" Li Huaide picked up his teacup and asked, "What's going on at the Energy Corporation?"
"I think there's something wrong with my brain." Li Xuewu pulled out a chair and sat across from the desk. "One incompetent general can tire out the entire army."
He put the notebook in his hand on the table and said with dissatisfaction: "It is obvious that the reception work was not done well. The other party must be mentally prepared for the relevant production environment and foundation."
"Yeah, I've been thinking about this as well." Li Huaide nodded, put down his teacup and said, "Ji Jiuzheng has been working in the technical department for a long time, and his mind is obviously a bit rigid and he can't let go."
"It's not appropriate to change people now, give him some more time."
Lao Li chose the person himself, so he had to buy some time for Ji Jiuzheng even if he had to kneel down.
Although Old Li was very stubborn and authoritarian on personnel issues, he still listened to Li Xuewu's opinions.
Especially in terms of business and employment, if Li Xuewu expressed dissatisfaction with someone, he would also use him with caution.
However, Ji Jiuzheng's problem is very special. There is nothing wrong with this person, and his reputation and ability are visible.
What Mr. Li valued when he hired him at the Energy Corporation was his steady character. This was the first enterprise operated by the Red Star Steel Group in which capital and technology shares were majority.
Of course, given Li Xuewu's personality, it is impossible for such an enterprise to allow Ji Jiuzheng to just muddle through, living a life where he does not seek to achieve anything but only to avoid making mistakes.
This project was not only hard to negotiate, but also a capital operation experiment opportunity that he had fought hard for, so he couldn't waste it.
"Then use him for another three months. If the headquarters can't be established, we'll replace him." Li Xuewu had to give Old Li face, but he also set a deadline. "In the beginning, I did Comrade Bu Qingfang's work."
"Well, I trust Comrade Qingfang's ability." Li Huaide nodded knowingly, looked at Li Xuewu and asked, "Aren't you going to recommend her to join your team?"
"I really hope that there will be more combat power in the agency." Li Xuewu pointed at the table, "I'm afraid of the current situation."
"Something went wrong down there, and there's no one available up there, so the work will be delayed."
He paused, then continued, "If Ji Jiuzheng can make achievements in three months, Comrade Bu Qingfang will be transferred to the General Management Department as a manager and deputy secretary-general."
"If he can't do it, then transfer him back to be the manager of the General Management Department, and let Bu Qingfang go to the Energy Corporation."
Li Xuewu's words were a bit complicated. It seemed as if the two people and two positions he mentioned could be done by anyone.
But in fact, the second half of Li Xuewu's sentence had already sentenced Ji Jiuzheng to death. He was transferred back to serve as department manager, but not as deputy secretary-general.
Why should Bu Qingfang be promoted to be the deputy secretary-general?
It's very simple. Li Huaide's attitude is very clear. Dong Wenxue will return to Beijing at the beginning of next year at the latest, and he will go to Liaodong.
It's almost July now. If we don't select the Comprehensive Management Department and the successor, it will be too late.
Li Xuewu had planned to use Bu Qingfang instead of Liang Zuodong long ago because Liang Zuodong was unreliable.
Do you think it's reliable if you ask Bu Qingfang?
No one is reliable, but she is a lesbian, and the two have been together for quite some time, so they know exactly what the other needs.
Bu Qingfang has some shortcomings in her work in the office, and Li Xuewu can make up for her shortcomings.
Therefore, when Li Xuewu left the capital and went to Liaodong, his position as secretary-general would not change for the time being.
In order not to delay the work of the group, someone must come to help him share the work here.
Only after he has established a firm foothold in Liaodong can his position as secretary-general be changed to deputy director of the commission's office, or deputy general manager.
If you want to take a more stable approach during this period, you can take on the position of assistant to the general manager as a transition.
As for who will take over after he steps down as Secretary-General, it depends on his performance.
It is unlikely that Bu Qingfang will take over because she lacks independent management experience. She did take a big wrong step by not taking charge of the work this time.
Even with Li Xuewu's care, this lack cannot be made up. If she wants to make progress, she will have to be transferred to another place sooner or later.
If there were fewer female comrades in the group's leadership team, she might still have a chance, but now there are already three female comrades in the team.
This is already the most enlightened behavior in this era. There is no need to continue adding female comrades to the team.
Li Huaide thought so too. When he heard Li Xuewu say this, he knew that he wanted to give Bu Qingfang a chance.
"What do you think of the work of the Propaganda Department?" He pulled out a document from the drawer and pushed it towards me. "I want to hear your opinion."
"Establishing a literary and artistic troupe?"
Li Xuewu looked at the title on the document, raised his head and glanced at Li Huaide in surprise, then opened the document again and started reading.
"Based on the current size of the art team, whether from a management perspective or performance needs," Li Huaide said in a gentle tone, "it's time to raise the level."
"I have no objection to upgrading according to the system plan." Li Xuewu agreed while reading the document: "It mentions splitting up the existing art team and establishing a professional art troupe..."
"Well, I am also very hesitant." Li Huaide stood up, walked to the window and looked out, saying: "Literary and artistic propaganda work itself has the attributes of serving the public and political propaganda."
"As the group's system reforms and developments progress, literary and artistic propaganda must come first. Especially from the development of the factory's situation in the past two years, the employees' demand for spiritual culture has greatly increased."
He turned around and looked at Li Xuewu. "Of course, I'm not saying that the situation is good and the world is peaceful, so the political propaganda can be ignored."
"Regarding the Art and Literature Propaganda Team, my opinion is to bring it up to the management level and place it in the Propaganda Department."
Li Huaide took two steps toward the desk and spoke to him across the lush green bamboo: "I know your concerns and sense of crisis. I agree and understand this very much."
"So spiritual and cultural needs and publicity work can be separated slightly, which also reflects the professionalism of our group's literary and artistic work."
What Lao Li said may sound high-sounding and seem complicated, but it actually means just one thing: the art and literature propaganda team has fallen behind under the current development situation of the group, and there is no need to show off too much.
Who dares to deny the power of the art and literature propaganda team?
When Li Huaide came to power, he only relied on two forces: the youth assault team and the art and literature propaganda team prepared for him by Li Xuewu.
The Youth Commando existed in name only and few people mentioned it anymore. The Art and Literature Propaganda Team did well, but it concealed some of its sharpness and targeting.
Now that the group transformation is advancing, Li Huaide wants to make changes to all aspects of the group's work.
"I agree with the idea of establishing a professional song and dance troupe." Li Xuewu first expressed his support, then looked at him seriously and said, "But I'm worried that the situation will change drastically."
"Tell me, I just want to hear your opinion."
Li Huaide was not upset by Li Xuewu's doubts. He believed very much in Li Xuewu's political sensitivity. This trust also helped him escape from traps and avoid risks many times.
He walked over to Li Xuewu, tapped the document on the table, and said, "The reason it's still here with me is that I want to wait a little longer to see if the situation has changed."
"Director Li, my judgment may be inaccurate, but," Li Xuewu thought for a moment and said seriously, "You should know that the higher-ups have almost given up on the original way of working."
"Yeah, I thought of that, too." Li Huaide sat back at his desk, tapped the table, and asked, "Do you have any thoughts on the future work style or policies?"
"I'm not sure, but it must be related to propaganda work." Li Xuewu said seriously: "The first phase of the big learning activity has been completed, and the assessment and investigation teams sent to various units and systems have all returned, so there must be some changes in the second phase."
"According to the existing policies and trends, it is no secret that we should strengthen the enthusiasm of workers and farmers to participate in the great learning activities and enhance the voice of the two parties in the reform activities."
Li Xuewu pointed at the documents on the table and reminded Lao Li: "One of the key points of the three branches' work is literary and artistic propaganda. Our factory has always done an excellent job in this regard."
“We must strengthen the construction of literary and artistic propaganda work and establish excellent and upright propaganda concepts.”
He mentioned in a rather cautious tone the changes and adjustments in the direction of the People's Daily from the beginning of the year to now.
Li Huaide listened very carefully and was also thinking seriously.
After a while, when Li Xuewu had finished speaking, he pointed to the document next to Li Xuewu and asked, "Do you think we should postpone this work or make some changes?"
"Director Li, I fully support your opinion." Li Xuewu expressed his attitude. Seeing that Old Li was still looking at him, he answered seriously: "There is no problem in establishing an art troupe, but it does not prevent us from setting up an art propaganda team within the troupe."
"We select outstanding propaganda role models in a targeted manner. We assign comrades who have strong ideas, solid skills and can bear pressure to corresponding management positions. Once there is a need for work, it will be convenient to adjust them."
"Well, you've thought it through very comprehensively." Li Huaide crossed his hands in front of his lower abdomen, looked up at the ceiling light and thought for a few seconds, then looked at Li Xuewu, "Take this document back, modify it in the name of the General Management Department and publish it for execution."
Without waiting for Li Xuewu's reply, he sat up straight again and said, "You will be responsible for guiding and helping the Propaganda Department to set up the Art Troupe. The Art Propaganda Team will be affiliated with the General Management Department."
"There is no problem with the Coordination and Propaganda Department. Should the Art Propaganda Team be affiliated with the General Management Department?" Li Xuewu hesitated and asked, "Wouldn't it be more appropriate to place it in the Organization Department?"
"No, I feel more at ease leaving it in your hands." Li Huaide said in an almost straightforward tone, "That's it."
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After returning to the office, Li Xuewu did not immediately start arranging the work of the art troupe, but instead held the teacup and thought for a long time.
Then he called the Art and Literature Propaganda Team, and it was Wang Yajuan who answered the call.
"Secretary General? You're looking for me?"
"Well, are you free tonight?"
Li Xuewu said on the phone: "If it's convenient, I'll treat you to a meal and chat about something."
"Eat? The two of us?" Wang Yajuan was a little surprised. "I am free, but you——"
"That's settled. I'll pick you up from the propaganda team tonight. How about a Western meal?" Li Xuewu didn't allow her to hesitate any longer and said, "If you don't have any dietary restrictions, let's go try Lao Mo's new dishes."
"Uh - okay." Wang Yajuan only had time to respond before she heard a dead tone in the receiver.
What a guy, he didn't say a word on the phone, and in less than a minute, before she could react, he hung up the phone.
She didn't know what was going on. She was still holding the phone in her hand, and her heart was in a mess for a moment.
If you want to discuss work, just call me to the office to discuss, or you can just ask directly over the phone.
If they were talking about private matters, there seemed to be no connection or involvement between the two of them.
In the past, his younger sister Wang Yamei was in the middle and always brought the two of them together, so he always felt awkward every time he saw him.
Of course, she was surprised by the changes in Li Xuewu after his return, and the series of developments caught her off guard.
Until now she still can't believe that the youngest factory leader is her former lover.
Many people knew about this relationship, and it became the main reason why she stood out in the propaganda team.
No one in the factory dared to pursue her, but some people introduced her to potential partners through her family connections or neighbors on the street.
She only mentioned her basic conditions, and the other party more or less backed off, or she was not satisfied.
She is the same age as Li Xuewu. At 22 years old this year, she should have found a partner a long time ago, but even her family doesn't dare to urge her.
Even her younger sister Wang Yamei came to her senses and, introduced by Li Xuewu, married Pazile, who worked in the Wei San Regiment.
Of course the parents were happy and they specially cleaned up a room in their house for the two to use as their wedding room.
But her situation at home became increasingly embarrassing.
The parents didn't dare to say anything, and her sister's constant indulgence made her feel uncomfortable.
So, taking advantage of the opportunity of the propaganda team's reorganization, she moved into a dormitory with the dance troupe and professional actors.
Although it is a little inconvenient here, it is better than being a redundant person at home.
Sometimes she would think of Li Xuewu and their past, but every time she thought of it, she would end up feeling helpless and sad.
Recently, she has been deliberately avoiding Li Xuewu, trying not to meet him, and not to see him or think of him.
Li Xuewu is the factory leader and is busy every day. It is difficult to see him. If you deliberately avoid seeing him, you will never see him again.
From the beginning of the year to now, the two have not seen or spoken to each other for almost half a year.
His sudden phone call and inviting her to have Western food completely tore off the red cloth that Wang Yajuan had been covering her heart.
She avoided Li Xuewu, but she paid a lot of attention to him. She knew that he even ate Chinese food to maintain his health, so why did he eat Western food?
If you want to eat Western food, why do you have to go to Xicheng Lao Mo instead of the International Hotel? What does this mean?
In the evening, Wang Yajuan, who had been daydreaming and absent-minded all day, came out of the office and walked downstairs with a small leather bag on her back.
Zhou Xiaoling saw her coming down and greeted her with a smile, "Instructor, I've been waiting for you for a long time. Let's have dinner together tonight?"
"Ah? Xiaoling..." Wang Yajuan was worried and was startled by her. "Sorry, I have something to do tonight. Let's make an appointment another day."
Wang Yajuan knew why Zhou Xiaoling was waiting for her to eat. She was planning to be transferred recently and needed her to prepare the files.
I was able to leave the propaganda team with a good review, and I was able to go to the new unit smoothly.
The two used to be comrades in the same art troupe's dance team. Although they are now one on top and one on the bottom, she has never acted pretentiously.
Zhou Xiaoling was probably worried that since the two of them had no previous relationship, there would inevitably be conflicts and quarrels in the process of getting along, which would affect her evaluation.
Seeing Zhou Xiaoling looking somewhat embarrassed and regretful, Wang Yajuan patted her arm and said seriously, "I know everything about you. Don't worry, you don't have to worry about me. I promise to satisfy you."
"Thank you, instructor. I just wanted to treat you to a meal to express my gratitude." Zhou Xiaoling felt relieved, but she still said politely, "Besides, I'm leaving soon, and I want to get closer to you."
“Isn’t the relationship between our comrades close enough?” Wang Yajuan smiled, took her hand and said, “Don’t talk nonsense, prepare for the exam well, and wait for your good news.”
"Then I'll save this meal for when the results are ready." Seeing that Wang Yajuan really had something to do, Zhou Xiaoling stopped forcing her, walked her a few steps, and said, "You can't refuse me when the time comes."
"Don't be polite. I'm almost embarrassed." Wang Yajuan saw the car at the door and quickly waved her hand, saying, "I really have something to do. Let's talk again tomorrow when we're free."
"Okay--" Zhou Xiaoling stood at the gate of the yard, watching Wang Yajuan hurriedly walk out of the door and get on the Volga car that everyone in the factory was familiar with. She was stunned for a moment, and then her eyes flickered.
The car started, Li Xuewu glanced out the window, and asked Wang Yajuan who was sitting next to him, "What does Zhou Xiaoling want to talk to you about?"
"He said we were going to have dinner." Wang Yajuan looked out the window nervously and awkwardly, but she didn't dare to look into Li Xuewu's eyes.
"Haha, it's about a job transfer." The car drove onto the factory road, bypassed the crowd of people going home from get off work, drove out of the vehicle entrance and exit, and went straight to West City.
In the car, Wang Yamei lowered her head slightly and responded, "Maybe, she didn't say it." Suddenly, she turned her head and looked at Li Xuewu, "How do you know - it was you who agreed to her?"
"Are you surprised?" Li Xuewu smiled faintly, "She came to me and asked for my opinion, saying that she wanted to go into flight service management."
"I thought she—" Wang Yajuan shook her head slightly and said, "I remember now, she and your sister are friends."
"You believe it's just friendship?"
Li Xuewu looked at her with amusement, then looked ahead and said, "Li Xue will not intercede for her here, and I will not favor anyone for my own selfish reasons."
"Some jobs require enthusiasm and initiative. Since she is willing to do this, let her do it."
Wang Yajuan didn't say anything, just looked at him. The familiar man in front of her made her feel a little strange, yet a little familiar.
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Lao Mo Restaurant, after being closed, reorganized and rectified, is open to the public again.
I don't know if the waiter and chef have changed, but the taste has changed.
Wang Yajuan ordered the dishes very carefully and did not force Li Xuewu to spend too much money. Instead, he took the initiative to order a few main dishes.
When eating Western food, the main dishes are seafood or beef. The rarer the food, the more expensive it is. However, Li Xuewu was not too greedy.
He ate a lot of the vegetable salad that Wang Yajuan ordered, and then cut the steak and exchanged it with her.
Wang Yajuan seemed a little at a loss when she saw the steak that she had already taken two bites of was handed to him.
He is now the mature person she had expected, but it makes her feel a little at a loss.
"How is Yamei these days?" Li Xuewu didn't pay attention to her expression and asked casually, "I can't see her all the time."
"It's still - it's still the same." Wang Yajuan glanced at him, picked up the small piece of beef he had cut with a fork and started eating.
"Every time I went to the compound to pick up my child, he was either off duty or busy. I didn't even have time to say a word."
Li Xuewu put down the knife and fork in his hand, looked at her and smiled, "What about you, what are you busy with recently? I haven't seen you for a long time."
"Me? I'm the same." Wang Yajuan didn't dare to look him in the eye. She lowered her head and fiddled with the cucumber decoration on the plate. "Go to work, get off work, sleep, what else can I do."
"I heard you live in a dormitory?"
Li Xuewu said casually, "I told the Propaganda Department that professional actors should strengthen political and cultural learning and emphasize discipline and management, but I didn't ask you cadres to follow suit."
"No, I volunteered." Wang Yajuan lowered her head and said, "It's not convenient to go back and forth, so living in the dormitory is good."
How could Li Xuewu not know whether it was good or not? The new workers' village had not yet been built, and the existing workers' dormitories were built twenty years ago. More than ten people were crowded in one room, and the environment could be imagined.
Li Xuewu was not in a position to ask too much about her life, and he talked about Wang Yamei because they had a personal relationship.
Seeing that she was unwilling to talk, he avoided the topic and talked about the situation of the art and literature propaganda team.
"Are you busy with the work of the Propaganda Team?" Li Xuewu pushed the egg custard towards her. "You also work in the Propaganda Department. It's not very hard to reform the system of the organization."
"You treated me to a Western meal just to show your concern for how hard I work?" Wang Yajuan listened to his beating around the bush, looked up at him and said, "Should I be flattered?"
"Can't I treat you to a meal?" Li Xuewu said with a smile, "I want to hear you talk about the Propaganda Team."
"Just for this?" Wang Yajuan looked at him suspiciously, put down the knife and fork in her hand and said, "I don't even dare to eat."
"Are you afraid that I will sell you out? Haha." Li Xuewu joked, and his expression gradually became serious. "I really want to know the situation in your unit, but it's not convenient to talk about it in the unit."
"That's what I told you. How could you possibly think of treating me to Western food?" Wang Yajuan's face showed no emotion. She picked up the knife and fork and started eating. This time she seemed much calmer, but she lowered her head, and loneliness was written on her face again.
"What do you want to know?" She pointed at the steak on the plate and said, "For this meal, I will tell you everything I know today."
"It's not that serious. A meal can't buy you off." Li Xuewu smiled and introduced: "The leader has some ideas about literary and artistic propaganda, so he asked me to do some research."
"You are the first person I thought of. As an instructor, you should be most familiar with the work of the propaganda team."
"Do you have any ideas? What ideas?" Wang Yajuan looked at him curiously and asked, "Is it Director Li or Deputy Director Gu? Or is it..."
"So?" Li Xuewu asked seriously, "If I said the leadership wanted to propose that the propaganda team form an art troupe, what would you think?"
"Me? What can I think? I'm so happy." Wang Yajuan said frankly: "Who doesn't like progress?"
"Then tell me about your ideas for progress." Li Xuewu didn't care about her attitude, nodded and said, "I want to hear your evaluation and opinions on the current art propaganda team."
"I don't have any opinions, they are all good." Wang Yajuan defended her unit. "If I were to give an evaluation, my words would inevitably sound like boasting about my own achievements."
"So why don't you tell me the truth so that I can analyze it from my own perspective and see if it's a good thing or not."
“Hehehe——” Li Xuewu chuckled and shook his head, saying: “We haven’t reached a consensus yet, how can I tell you.”
"Then tell me what you think." Wang Yajuan looked at him, "People say you can be half of the group."
"It would be great if that were the case." Li Xuewu picked up the soup bowl and took a sip, "I will definitely help you improve."
"Come on, if you are so ruthless that you don't even take care of your own sister, how can you take care of me?" Wang Yajuan seemed to point at Li Xuewu unintentionally, and continued: "Can I know who will be in charge of the construction of the art troupe?"
"There's nothing to hide." Li Xuewu nodded and said, "Director Li wants me to be in charge, and I'm considering it."
"Then what are you thinking about? Here comes the chance for me to advance." Wang Yajuan said calmly, "Don't say I didn't give you a chance. Think about what position you want to assign to me."
"What position do you want?" Li Xuewu looked at her with a smile and said, "How about arranging for you to lead the art team?"
"I knew that the art troupe was also used for propaganda and political purposes." Wang Yajuan said with some regret: "But I understand it very well. Maybe this is the meaning of art."
"Art cannot grow wildly." Li Xuewu narrowed his eyes slightly, reminded her, and then said: "The leadership intends to set up a literary and artistic propaganda team within the art troupe."
“The art troupe is still under the publishing house, but the art propaganda team is under the General Management Department and is under my jurisdiction.”
"That's good. At least I'm taken seriously." Wang Yajuan nodded and said casually, "But I don't want to go to the work team. I want to continue working in the group."
"Why?" Li Xuewu was not surprised by her choice. "Is it because of the work or because of the people?"
"What do you think?" Wang Yajuan raised her head and looked at him for a long time without saying anything.
She found this Western meal tasteless and did not taste the flavor of Lao Mo at all. Her mouth was full of bitterness.
After coming out of the restaurant, she originally wanted to call a tricycle to go back to the factory, but Li Xuewu insisted on giving her a ride.
"Please take me home. I want to go home."
After getting in the car, Wang Yajuan turned away and looked out the window, her tone sounding a little lonely and desolate.
Li Xuewu nodded and told Nie Xiaoguang her home address.
This was familiar. He was familiar with the roads leading to all the alley entrances from Wang Yajuan's home and had made a lot of preparations to facilitate his escape.
The two of them didn't talk much along the way. A faint sense of resentment filled the car, making Nie Xiaoguang, who was driving, feel a little depressed.
Unconsciously, the car sped up and soon arrived at the entrance of the alley where Wang Yajuan lived.
"Let me take you in." Li Xuewu got out of the car with her. Her home was still some distance from the entrance of the alley, and there were no lights on this section of the road.
Wang Yajuan said hoarsely, "No need, we're already home, you should go back early too."
"It won't take a while, the road is a little dark." Li Xuewu told Nie Xiaoguang, "Turn around and wait for me here, right away."
Nie Xiaoguang didn't dare to object. He just responded and returned to the car.
The alley is not very dark. Some large courtyards have door lights hanging in the lobby. Although they are not very bright, you won't bump into the wall when walking.
Wang Yajuan walked silently in front, and Li Xuewu followed behind with understanding, until they were almost at her home.
Suddenly, Wang Yajuan stopped, still a few steps away from her home. Looking at the lights on the second floor, she became timid.
"What's wrong..." Li Xuewu walked to her and was about to ask, but he saw her throw herself into his arms and hugged him tightly.
“Learn martial arts, you want me, wuwu——” Wang Yajuan’s emotions, which had been suppressed for a long time, were finally released in the darkness. She cried and said, “I have no home anymore, wuwu——”
Although Li Xuewu didn't know what had happened, he could guess something by looking at the closed gate and the light in her room.
Few people live in big houses these days. Her parents also lived in a house allocated by their work unit on the street. How spacious could it be for a family of four?
The younger daughter was decided to take care of her in her old age, so the older daughter became a problem at home. It's not that her parents don't like her, it's just that the facts exist objectively, and what can parents do about it?
We can't let the newlyweds separate.
The Third Regiment was transferred in later, and if they want to get housing, they can only wait for the garrison district to coordinate, as there is no space available at the base.
Or we could go to the mountains, but Wang Yamei still has classes here, so how could we kick the little girl out for her?
It has nothing to do with family ties, her parents still love her. It is precisely because of this love that Wang Yajuan is in trouble and cannot return home.
Today, she was disturbed by Li Xuewu's phone call. She had been avoiding the pressure that had accumulated for half a year, and coupled with Li Xuewu's conversation, she completely collapsed.
She couldn't tell whether she loved Li Xuewu or not, or whether she just wanted someone to rely on and a home of her own.
When the nerves are tense, just a straw can make one collapse. Under such repression, even crying is done with caution.
Li Xuewu held her in his arms and comforted her gently until her emotions calmed down a little.
"You're not as strong as you look." He patted Wang Yajuan on the back and said softly, "Why make it difficult for yourself?"
Wang Yajuan was unable to answer his question, but just hugged him tightly, holding onto his clothes and not daring to let go.
She would rather this was a dream than look up at his face and accept the embarrassing reality.
Nie Xiaoguang looked at Wang Yajuan and his leader who had come back, and after a little surprise, he got out of the car and opened the door.
Li Xuewu didn't explain much to him. After helping Wang Yajuan get into the car, he gestured, "Go back to the factory, to the guesthouse."