MMB Chapter 1378 Kind Eyes
Chapter 1378 Kind Eyes
Chapter 1378 Kind Eyes
"Good leadership."
Li Xuewu and Dong Wenxue returned to the office together and found that the room had been tidied up and someone was cleaning it.
"Boss, these two were sent by Director Liao to help out. Thanks to them, we just finished cleaning up."
Upon seeing his boss return, Yu Zhe stopped mopping the floor, turned around, greeted him with a smile, and offered an explanation.
He was stunned, but he wasn't stupid. Old Zhang had already given him the whole story, so how could he not know what to do?
Of course, saying thank you would be too much; he had no connection with Lao Zhang and had no reason to accept his help.
Thinking about it this way, the other party's "politeness" must be aimed at Li Xuewu, wanting to curry favor with him?
Yu Zhe explained the situation to the two people who had just greeted the leader in a relaxed tone, but did not introduce their names.
Interesting, isn't it?
After receiving the news that he was going to come to Gangcheng with Li Xuewu, he had to go to his sister's place to "study" during his work hours.
His sister called it studying, but he saw it as being scolded.
After more than half a month, he has not been without gains. His sister is now the office director, and he has learned a little bit of the basics.
This little bit of knowledge was enough to give Old Zhang and his apprentice a hard time; you could tell the power of those words just by looking at the change in Old Zhang's expression.
That's incredibly unfair to the driver!
Old Zhang inwardly groaned. He hadn't offended the other party, so how did he end up like this?
Everyone says people from the Guanli region are cunning, and it's no exaggeration. If even a lowly driver can be so shrewd, then I must have misjudged him earlier.
"Hello, boss. I'm Zhang Enyuan from the office, and this is my colleague Ma Baosen."
Zhang Enyuan, after all, possessed considerable composure. Seeing the leader looking over, he earnestly introduced himself.
As she responded, her gaze unconsciously drifted towards Director Dong beside Li Xuewu, as if pleading for help.
Dong Wenxue smiled, ignoring his gaze, and walked to the sofa to sit down. His secretary, Zhang Wei, glanced around the room and silently went to make tea.
"Thank you for your hard work." Li Xuewu smiled slightly and said casually, "There's a lot of stuff, but we can pack it up slowly, no rush."
"It's alright, boss." Seeing how kind the boss was, Zhang Enyuan felt much more at ease. The little bit of anxiety he had left was also replaced by his usual composure thanks to the presence of Director Dong.
"Xiao Ma and I eat quickly, and we just happened to run into Director Liao when he came back. So he arranged for us to come and see if there was anything we could help with." He explained with a smile, "Many hands make light work. We've put the documents you brought into the cabinet in order."
Zhang Enyuan turned around and gestured to the filing cabinet behind him, saying, "If you have any other requirements, we can do them right now, so they don't take up space in the room."
"Hmm, it's pretty good." Li Xuewu had already noticed it; the filing cabinet was neat and tidy, clearly the work of an experienced craftsman. He used to have this skill, but he didn't need it anymore.
"Yu Zhe," he turned to Yu Zhe, who was carrying a mop, and instructed him, "I have some good cigarettes in my bag to share with them."
"No, no, no, how could I accept your gift?" Zhang Enyuan waved his hands repeatedly, declining the offer. "It's inappropriate. We're just doing what we can..."
Yu Zhe was quite decisive. After listening to the leader's instructions, he ignored what Lao Zhang and the other man said, put down the mop, took out two packs of Daqianmen cigarettes from his bag, and handed them over.
Seeing that they were still trying to refuse, he ignored them and stuffed the bags into their hands. One bag for each of them, no more, no less.
"Boss, this—"
Zhang Enyuan looked at Li Xuewu with a troubled expression, then his gaze fell on Director Dong, who was holding a teacup.
Office workers rarely receive this kind of treatment, unless Director Dong is in a good mood and you get a share of cigarettes.
But such occasions are extremely rare. What leader would voluntarily offer cigarettes to their subordinates? That would be going against the natural order.
Back then, what kind of behavior did top leaders have? Workshop workers rarely saw them. Cadres like Li Xuewu, who were willing to go to the workshop, conduct research with grassroots management, and care about workers and actual production, were actually quite a rare breed.
Because of his actions, he achieved excellent results in the relationship between cadres and the masses at the grassroots level, and other leaders followed suit.
Therefore, compared to other companies, the leaders of Hongxing Steel Group are quite unusual, as they frequently go down to the grassroots level.
However, the situation is different at work, where the relationship between superiors and subordinates is serious and clearly defined, and everyone puts on airs.
Rumors circulated that Li Xuewu was imposing and domineering, quite intimidating. But when he actually waved a cigarette at them, Old Zhang was in a dilemma.
How am I supposed to accept these cigarettes? If it were just one, I could politely say thank you, boss. But they gave me a whole pack right off the bat.
Is the leader showing such favor because he intends for the leader to be eternally grateful, to devote himself to the cause until his dying breath?
"Is this young man new here?"
Seeing Li Xuewu sit down on the sofa, Dong Wenxue then looked at the young man standing next to Lao Zhang.
"Hello, Director Dong. My name is Ma Baosen. I've been working at your factory for a month now and am currently learning from my mentor."
"hehe--"
Seeing that the young man answered quite readily and did not appear petty, Dong Wenxue nodded in satisfaction.
He turned his gaze and introduced to Li Xuewu with a light laugh, "Old Zhang is a veteran in the office. He was here before I arrived. He was promoted to deputy supervisor last year, right?"
This question was directed at Old Zhang again. When Li Xuewu saw him say this, he looked over as well, realizing the immense pressure he was under.
"Yes, it was proposed last June." Zhang Enyuan forced a smile and tried to keep his tone respectful and calm. "Director Dong, you still remember me."
"We only have a few people in our office with good writing skills."
Seeing that Lao Zhang said this, Dong Wenxue smiled, picked up his teacup and said, "Alright, take it if it's yours."
"After all, it's been a long and tiring afternoon."
He took a sip of hot tea, put down the teacup, and said, "Go on, I need to talk to him. You all go about your business."
"Well—" Old Zhang glanced at Director Dong's expression, then at Li Xuewu, before smiling nervously, "Then I'll accept it. Thank you, leader, thank you, Director Dong."
"Thank you, leader. Thank you, Director Dong."
Ma Baosen, along with his mentor, greeted the two leaders before leaving together at Zhang Wei's signal.
Yu Zhe was more self-aware than the others; he picked up the mop and went out right after delivering the cigarettes.
No need to ask, he's either washing his car or finding a place to sunbathe. This kid is easy to fool; as long as no women are walking by, he's a decent guy.
***
"Don't worry about home. I'll tell Han Shu to run around more." Dong Wenxue took a sip of hot tea and looked at his student, saying, "We still need to keep things stable here."
"Yes, everything is arranged at home."
Li Xuewu offered an explanation, and then asked, "Has Director Li spoken with you about the arrangements after you return to Beijing?"
"Hasn't everything already been decided?" Dong Wenxue raised an eyebrow slightly and said casually, "He will be responsible for technical work and oversee the construction and operation of the Liangmahe Industrial Zone."
"Let's talk to Deputy Director Gu."
Li Xuewu glanced at him and said meaningfully, "I've already spoken with Deputy Director Xue. The situation is passable. You can gradually get in touch with him and sort things out after you return to Beijing."
"Gu Weijie—"
Dong Wenxue raised his head slightly, hesitated for a moment with a blank look in his eyes, and then looked at Li Xuewu with a serious expression and said, "You don't need to worry about her. At worst, we can just play one round first."
"Sometimes relationships are like that; they're nice when you're far away, but not so nice when you're close. There's no need to be too accommodating to her."
"The situation is changing too fast."
Li Xuewu frowned slightly and said, "Director Li's meaning is very clear: to make trouble for us and stir up this mess."
“Him—” Dong Wenxue shook his head slightly, let out a long breath, and said, “You can’t say he’s petty.”
"If you were in his position, you would also be trembling with fear, walking on thin ice, and seeing everyone as a bad guy."
“It’s not that serious—” Li Xuewu said with a laugh, “He’s not just judging who looks like a bad guy, he really sees everyone as a ghost, leaving no room for doubt.”
"Yes, I know what you're talking about."
Dong Wenxue nodded cautiously and said, "Those things that happened some time ago did indeed provoke him, so it's normal for him to react strongly. Let's see how it goes."
"Then I won't worry about it." Li Xuewu smiled and said, "It will take at least three months in Steel City."
"Six months won't be a problem." Dong Wenxue laughed and said to him, "I'm confident in that much."
After the joke, a hint of disappointment appeared on his face.
"Give me three more years, and I promise I won't leave you with such a mess. I'm so sorry."
"Plans can't keep up with changes, that's normal." Li Xuewu blew on the hot tea in his teacup and said, "I didn't expect to jump so aggressively back then, it was really a bit too radical."
"While it's not to say that we ran out of steam, the whole plan has fallen apart. In fact, I'm the one who dragged you down."
Let's not stand on ceremony—
Dong Wenxue looked at him with amusement, waved his hand and said, "The difference between what you left me in the capital and what I left you in the steel city in three years is too great."
"This isn't a business transaction; there's no way you can get a bargain here."
Li Xuewu didn't want him to feel guilty or apologetic; there was really no need for that between the master and disciple after all this time.
Ever since he came to the steel city to deal with that waiter, the relationship between the master and apprentice had become somewhat delicate. It wasn't that they had grown distant, nor that they were annoyed; it was just that things had become complicated. Perhaps even Dong Wenxue didn't want to bring up the past again.
Furthermore, as the gap between their job ranks narrows, this teacher is likely feeling somewhat anxious and uncertain.
Li Xuewu respected Dong Wenxue's opinion and stopped calling him "teacher" a long time ago, nor did he call him "student" anymore.
In such a complex organizational ecosystem within the group, the mentor-apprentice relationship is really not something to talk about openly; it's too conspicuous.
Think about why Qi Tongwei and Gao Yuliang were feared and why they formed this gang and that gang; this is the root of the trouble.
Same-sex relationships are simpler and leave no room for criticism.
Dong Wenxue drank a bit too much at noon, and it was hard to tell whether he was happy, helpless, or experiencing some other emotion.
According to the original plan he and Li Xuewu had made, he could serve at least one more term in the steel city, giving Li Xuewu some time to adjust.
Li Xuewu could have taken on a deputy position next year or the year after, and then held it for a while after returning to Beijing, so the two could have seamlessly transitioned roles.
Although he has achieved his goal, he still feels that something is missing.
Was Li Xuewu parachuted in as a leader of the management committee, or did he cleanly and decisively hand over all the group's rights in Liaodong?
Returning to Beijing is not a time of leisure. At this time, technical work at Hongxing Steel Group is of paramount importance, especially since he also oversees the Liangmahe Industrial Zone.
But ultimately, I felt a little disappointed.
However, looking at Li Xuewu's resolute and youthful face, he still tried his best to calm down and said, "Liaodong is a bit complicated."
"The Liaodong Industrial Leading Group is a disorganized mess. How to unite them into a cohesive whole depends on your abilities. I don't have time for that now."
He thought for a moment and then introduced: "Xu Sinian of Yingcheng Shipbuilding, Kuang Yusheng of Gangcheng Rolling Mill, Lü Yuanshen of Gangcheng Automobile, Bi Yuding of Hongxing Electronics, Xiao Zihong of Fengcheng Machinery, Kong Xiaobo of Gangcheng Aircraft, and Ji Jiuzheng of United Energy."
"You're familiar with these, so I won't go into too much detail. What I want to emphasize is the business and development of these companies."
Dong Wenxue frowned slightly and said, "The construction of Yingcheng Port Area has begun, and countless people are eyeing this lucrative opportunity."
"You'll have to talk to Xu Sinian yourself to find out what he's really thinking. He hasn't contacted me, and I'm too lazy to bother with him."
"Old Xu is a bit cunning."
Li Xuewu smiled, picked up his teacup, and looked at Dong Wenxue, saying, "He even explained to me today that he had absolutely no intention of competing with me."
"You believe him—" Dong Wenxue curled his lip and said with drooping eyelids, "What was Director Li trying to achieve by suppressing him in Yingcheng all these years?"
What else could it be for? It couldn't be that Old Li is petty, nor could it be that Old Li is afraid of his talent. It's fair to say he deserves it.
Xu Ssu-nien's management skills are passable, and his execution ability is also quite good, but his vision for the future is really not good.
If he hadn't placed most of his bets on Li Xuewu, he would have been transferred back to Beijing and dealt with by now.
When the group was undergoing restructuring of its departments and offices, managers were assigned to lead various units, and Li Huaide intentionally arranged for Xu Sinian to return to Beijing.
What can he do back in Beijing?
There's no position for him on the group's management committee, but he could be a department manager. Would Xu Sinian be willing to take it?
Of course not. Does he really want to stay in the position of department manager until retirement? He's so young; he still wants to give it his all.
As long as he's in the factory, there's hope that he can take advantage of the industrial development to get into the management committee; Old Xu has big ambitions.
Dong Wenxue said he was not trustworthy, which was meant to be a reminder to Li Xuewu, but he didn't seem to realize that Li Xuewu had never completely trusted anyone.
He didn't even want to consider Lao Xu's claim that he had no intention of actively competing. Now that everything was settled, why create targets and enemies for himself? Aren't competitors enemies too?
Therefore, Xu Sinian denied it, and Li Xuewu agreed. As long as Xu Sinian didn't turn against him, Li Xuewu wouldn't take the initiative to act.
"You can easily contact Kuang Yusheng and Bi Yuding, and you shouldn't have any problems with Xiao Zihong either." Dong Wenxue thought for a moment and said, "This Lü Yuanshen is quite cunning. He has some ability, but not much."
"Ji Jiuzheng hasn't even cleaned up his own mess yet, so he won't easily jump up and show his teeth. On the contrary, he's asking you to make decisions for him."
Dong Wenxue chuckled and looked at Li Xuewu, saying, "But you should also be careful, this is a wolf that can't be tamed."
"Yes, don't worry, I'm not afraid of wolves." Li Xuewu nodded confidently and said, "I don't like keeping small animals either."
"Hehe—" Dong Wenxue chuckled and continued, "The Steel City Aircraft Manufacturing Plant is still quite small, and Kong Xiaobo's relationship with you..."
He hesitated for a moment, then laughed and said, "Forget it, I won't say any more. If I say too much, it will seem like I see everyone as a bad person."
“You can’t—” Li Xuewu took the initiative to get the thermos and poured him some hot water, and also poured himself half a cup. “I look like the bad guy.”
"Hahaha—" Dong Wenxue looked at him, as if he had remembered something, and burst into laughter.
Li Xuewu found it amusing to recall the way the secretaries in the office looked at him when he first arrived in Gangcheng; these days, there's no shortage of fortune tellers.
Don't believe me? Go to his workplace and take a walk around. You'll definitely hear plenty of rumors about his appearance. Combine that with his resume and achievements, and they'll be able to concoct a fascinating little story for you, the kind you could never finish telling.
The rumors about him being "a general's success built on the bones of ten thousand" were, in his opinion, completely unjust. He claimed that he personally killed several of the soldiers sent to the shooting range.
He can say without any guilt that he has not shed a drop of blood on his hands, and it would not be an exaggeration to say that he has the heart of a bodhisattva and a kind and benevolent face.
Didn't you see him just handing out cigarettes to those two in the office? That's quite a kind word, isn't it?
It's a pity; there was no excitement on their faces at all, only a hint of apprehension. Was he really that scary?
“We can take our time with the industrial management team, but you need to figure out a solution for the metallurgical plant.”
Dong Wenxue's face became more serious as he said, "Xu Sinian might not be genuinely interested in competing, but Yang Zongfang is truly eyeing the position of head of the metallurgical plant."
“Everyone has the right to dream, doesn’t he?” Li Xuewu lowered his eyes and slowly took a sip of tea, saying, “He thinks, as long as it doesn’t interfere with work, it’s fine.”
"I'm holding back a lot of anger."
Dong Wenxue shook his head slightly and said, "When he came to Gangcheng, he was promoted to deputy manager before you. Now you've left him far behind."
"Is this still my fault?" Li Xuewu raised an eyebrow, a hint of fierceness in his eyes, and said, "Then there's really no reasoning in this world."
These words sounded vague, but coming from Li Xuewu's mouth, they revealed his sharp edge. He didn't mind making a big show of things as a new official, and he didn't care who it affected; he'd see who dared to disobey him then.
Li Xuewu didn't come to Gangcheng to become the head of the metallurgical plant; he was a leader of the group and was there to take control of the industrial management team.
We need to integrate resources, build the Steel City Industrial Zone, construct the Yingcheng Port Shipbuilding and Trade Zone, and use Fengcheng Machining and Mechanical Technology Solutions as a springboard to extend the influence of Hongxing Steel Group to the entire Northeast.
One metallurgical plant is not enough for him to mess with. If these people don't cause trouble, fine, but if they do, he will deal with them one by one.
Don't be fooled by Dong Wenxue's current attempt to prepare him; he's trying to persuade him to be polite first and then take a chance.
But in Li Xuewu's view, no one should be spoiled. Dong Wenxue was too soft-hearted in Liaodong.
Li Huaide only gave Dong Wenxue three years; he would never give him four. In his upcoming three-year term, will he be able to build up the steel city industrial zone, support the Yingcheng port shipbuilding and trade zone, and open up the entire industrial system and market of Northeast China?
Whether he can complete these tasks successfully and achieve results will completely determine the treatment he will receive over the next three years, as well as his arrangements after returning to Beijing.
Dong Wenxue said it would take three years, and Li Xuewu would also need three years. Would Li Huaide still be around after three years? If he was, what should be done?
The group is like a giant tree; it only grows taller, never falls. Every single one of the group's industrial entities in Liaodong dares to hinder it, and it will show absolutely no mercy.
Within the group's Liaodong industrial system, he is the top leader; without that authority, one could expect endless disputes.
He had already made up his mind: let the villains be villains. At his level, there was no point in trying to please everyone and offend no one.
It's possible to engage in abstract thinking, but if you really want to do business, you'll offend a lot of people in the future. It's better to shed your burdens, pick up the knife, and charge forward.
He knew almost everyone in the management committee of the metallurgical plant. Yang Zongfang was a given; he used to be the head of the first supervision section.
Yang Shuxing, who is in charge of logistics, and Yin Zhongyao, who is in charge of organization and personnel, were transferred from the steel rolling mill when the management of the Hongxing Steel Plant in Gangcheng was shaken up. They have been working in Gangcheng for three years.
Dong Wenxue made progress and didn't forget them. This time, although they stayed in the steel city while Dong Wenxue returned to Beijing, the group was about to complete its organizational restructuring, and the metallurgical plant would be upgraded sooner or later.
So even if you stay in Steel City, you can just wait for the same upgrade and you won't lose out at all.
Their treatment couldn't compare to Dong Wenxue's, because Dong Wenxue was a top-level executive and faced much more pressure.
Cen Fuyao, the former deputy director in charge of industrial production, was first transferred to the management office, and later transferred to the head of the food company.
The person in charge of industrial production at the metallurgical plant is Liu Yongnian, who was transferred in after the merger of sixteen enterprises.
Yao Huiying, who was originally in charge of the management team, has been transferred back to the group and is now the manager of the production management department.
The person in charge of management at the metallurgical plant now is a female cadre named Wang Shuqiong, who was transferred in after the merger of Fengtian No. 1 Machinery Plant.
The union leaders, Dou Changfang and Li Xuewu, were even more familiar with each other, having been leaders of the steel plant at the time. However, they had been sidelined by the then-plant director, Luo, and became mere figureheads. Yang Yuansong, annoyed by this, didn't even bother using them anymore, simply leaving them to retire in their union positions.
He saw the other person at the dinner table today; his hair was all gray, which shows that he hasn't had an easy time in his position at the union.
Are you worried about the future of the metallurgical plant?
Of course, Li Xuewu wasn't completely without connections at the metallurgical plant. Han Zhan, the security manager, was formerly the head of the fire prevention section of the security department at the Hongxing plant; having one person was enough.
If you just have one sentence and they're all executed, how many people can you still use?
As for Director Liao Jinhui, whom Zhang Enyuan just mentioned, he is also a veteran of the metallurgical plant.
When Yu Decai, the director of the steel plant's office, went to Beijing, Liao Jinhui took over his position.
Li Xuewu didn't know who his men were, nor did he want to know, since Dong Wenxue hadn't given any explanation anyway.
Use them if you can, otherwise go to the trade union to help Dou Changfang. Haven't you seen how hard Dou Changfang works, working tirelessly day and night?
Dong Wenxue only mentioned two people: Zhang Jing and Zhang Wei. Of course, they weren't brothers.
Zhang Jing was his former secretary; she is now the deputy director of the office of the metallurgical plant's management committee.
Dong Wenxue's idea was to use him if he could, and transfer him back to the group if he couldn't, since they were short-staffed there anyway.
Li Xuewu's reply was also straightforward; he had no plans. If Dong Wenxue needed someone, he would transfer them; if not, he wouldn't make any other arrangements—things would be handled as they were.
Zhang Wei is his current secretary. Dong Wenxue's idea is that Li Huaide and Gu Weijie are both returning to Beijing tomorrow, and he has finished handing over his work, so they should go back together. However, he is worried that Li Xuewu might not be able to sort out his work in a short time, so he left Zhang Wei here.
His idea was to wait until Li Xuewu was familiar with the job before letting him go, and then continue to use him.
Li Xuewu was naturally grateful for the teacher's care and help, and he also acknowledged Zhang Wei's assistance.
He also assured that he would quickly grasp the work process here and try his best not to affect the teacher's work after returning to Beijing.
Li Xuewu's arrangements within the group are all superficial. If Dong Wenxue wants to use someone, he doesn't need to consult him; everything has been pre-arranged. The master and apprentice are quite in sync on this point.
There is another person named Sun Jia.
Even Dong Wenxue forgot to introduce this person to him, because the group has developed too rapidly in recent years and has undergone personnel changes. Therefore, there has been a lot of personnel turnover, both in the company and on the production line, and the turnover is still ongoing.
According to the personnel management goals set by Li Xuewu, the personnel work in the unit and on the production line should be dynamic.
Who is Sun Jia?
When Li Xuewu first met him, he was still the deputy head of the security department, while the other was the factory office secretary. Xu Sinian arranged for him to come to see him.
He was not yet thirty years old at the time, and his wife was tactless. When Li Xuewu was in decline, she stopped Sun Jia from getting close to him and even forbade him from shaking hands with Li Xuewu. The couple almost got into a fight.
It was truly his bad luck; when the city gates caught fire, the innocent bystanders suffered; when the kings of hell fought, the little devils were the ones who got hurt.
Li Xuewu tricked Xu Sinian back then, and Xu was terrified. Fearing that Li Xuewu would cause trouble for him through Sun Jia, he arranged for Sun Jia to come to Gangcheng.
Old Xu is a scoundrel. He knows perfectly well that Lao Luo has made the Steel City Metallurgical Plant so impenetrable that no one can get through to him, yet he still dares to send people down there.
Xu Sinian originally arranged for Sun Jia to serve as the office director at the steel plant, but what happened?
Everyone knows that the director of the steel plant's office was originally Yu Decai, and later Liao Jinhui, so there was no one with the surname Sun.
What's going on?
Luo is ruthless. Sun Jia came with a transfer order, but he doesn't acknowledge it at all and has no intention of releasing her.
He was so arrogant back then, thinking he could fool the leaders in the main factory. He even dared to deny the transfer order issued by the director of the commission office.
Sun Jia was tricked by him; she had just arrived at the steel plant and spent the night with a woman from the same office because of a welcome banquet.
He naturally felt wronged, because he knew he had drunk too much, but not to the point of being unconscious; he had been set up.
That woman has probably already been through several hands, so she doesn't care about this little bit of influence at all and listens to Lao Luo's arrangements.
As a result, he was morally corrupt, his transfer order was revoked, and he became like a lost soul, neither daring to return to the capital to plead his case nor daring to complain to his wife.
So even after Dong Wenxue came to work in Gangcheng, Sun Jia remained the deputy director of the office, the kind of person who was laughed at and disliked.
Why does Li Xuewu still remember him?
He met her upstairs. He has such a good memory that even if Sun Jia's work has been unsatisfactory in recent years and she looks old, he can still recognize her.
As for why he had to pay special attention to such a wandering ghost, Li Xuewu had his own calculations. Han Zhan's knife was too sharp and too big; it was out in the open and everyone could see it, so it could only be used openly and honestly.
If Han Zhan was a swift blade, then Sun Jia was a dagger, a dagger tempered with the poison of injustice for three or four years, capable of striking from behind and drawing blood instantly.
Although Li Xuewu had never worked in the steel city, it didn't mean he knew nothing about it.
When Jing Yunong went to Fengcheng No. 1 Machinery Factory for negotiations, he was able to have Lao Biaozi hand over a detailed investigation report to Jing Yunong. Now that he has come to Gangcheng to take up his post, how could he not have a clear understanding of the situation of the metallurgical plant?
Not to mention the metallurgical plant, he wouldn't say he knew everything about all the units involved in the industrial management group, but he wasn't blind either.
Now we'll see who behaves well and who doesn't.
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Li Xuewu didn't want to adopt a work ethic of working tirelessly from dawn till dusk as soon as he took office, so he didn't plan to deal with any documents on his first day.
After talking with Dong Wenxue, seeing that he was not in good spirits, he asked Zhang Wei to take him home to rest, while he looked at the office furnishings.
This was Dong Wenxue's former office. It was very large, even larger than the office he used in the security department.
Think about it, Dong Wenxue was the head of the metallurgical plant, and his working conditions were not much better than they were back in the steel rolling mill.
Everyone says that office space is scarce and insufficient, but if you look at Li Huaide's office, it's enough for seven or eight old ladies to do square dancing.
His current office is not much inferior to Li Huaide's; even the office furniture is new and made of high-quality solid wood.
You mentioned new furniture, but you can't smell it at all. Is that intentional or unintentional?
Speaking of Cao Cao, Cao Cao will arrive.
Li Xuewu was looking through the documents in the cabinet when there was a knock on the door.
"Boss, you haven't taken a break?"
Liao Jinhui's voice came through, as if she was very worried about his health. She stepped into the office and asked him if he had rested.
He only said that now because he saw that Li Xuewu had drunk a lot of wine at the banquet at noon.
Everyone in the group knows that Li Xuewu is a master of wine, but unless you see it with your own eyes, who would believe that he can drink a thousand cups without getting drunk?
Li Xuewu turned around and saw him walk in. He nodded slightly and said, "I'm fine. I'm not sleepy. The new environment is a bit unfamiliar."
"That's the thought in my head," Liao Jinhui said with a smile, holding a notebook in his hand. "Why don't you go to the guesthouse to rest for a while?"
He glanced at Li Xuewu's face. Old Zhang had just gone to report to him, but hadn't said anything.
All I know is that the leader doesn't plan to stay at the guesthouse, nor did he say where he'll stay; even the car was transported from Beijing.
As soon as that Volga M24 entered the factory area, many people couldn't take their eyes off it; this was the kind of grandeur a high-ranking leader would have.
Is it appropriate for Li Xuewu, given his status, to use such a car?
There's no need to hesitate about this issue, because even Director Li didn't see anything wrong with it, so what's the point of their suspicions?
Liao Jinhui had never worked with Li Xuewu; he had only met Li Xuewu a few times when Li Xuewu came to Gangcheng for research.
Li Xuewu did his homework on Gangcheng and even Liaodong, and the cadres in Gangcheng will also do their homework on him.
From the day Liao Jinhui learned that Li Xuewu was confirmed to be coming to Liaodong, she inquired about Li Xuewu's work habits and hobbies.
I just don't dare to ask openly, for fear of causing some misunderstanding, so the information I can gather is limited, and I'm still unsure.
He said this to test Li Xuewu, to see if he wanted to stay at the guesthouse, and then added, "Director Li and the others are over there."
"Hmm, no need, I'll leave work later." Li Xuewu glanced at the documents in his hand and said casually, "Leave early today, settle in your accommodations, and thank you for your hard work, Director Li and Deputy Director Gu."
"Not hard, not hard."
Liao Jinhui smiled and said, "Director Li asked about the hot springs at noon. Once they wake up, I'll arrange for them to go to the hot springs on the mountain."
After saying this, fearing that Li Xuewu might misunderstand him as acting arbitrarily, he added, "Director Dong also wants to arrange it this way."
"Yes, that's fine, no problem."
Li Xuewu looked up from the documents and said gently, "I won't come tonight. I'll see them off tomorrow morning."
"Then I will make the necessary arrangements."
Liao Jinhui was very good at speaking. He first agreed to Li Xuewu's arrangement, and then reported: "I have arranged Comrade Yu Zhe's dormitory."
He observed the change in Li Xuewu's expression and tentatively asked, "If you don't need the guesthouse's arrangements, what's the contact number...?"
I'll let you know tomorrow.
Li Xuewu shook the documents in his hand and said, "If I forget, just ask Yu Zhe. He'll take me back in a bit."
"I was just about to report this to you."
Liao Jinhui seized the opportunity and finally found a good chance to speak. He tentatively asked, "I wonder if it's a bit early to ask you for your permission at this time, regarding your choice of secretary... should I give you some information..."
"No need." Li Xuewu glanced at the materials in his hand, put them back in the filing cabinet, and said casually, "Zhang Enyuan, who just came to the office, is fine. Let's use him."
"Zhang—is—" Liao Jin was caught off guard by Li Xuewu and even stammered when he spoke.
He really hadn't expected Li Xuewu to choose Zhang Enyuan as his secretary. Was this too casual? Was he just joking around?
Zhang Enyuan is almost forty years old; he's hardly a good candidate for secretary. Although he's a skilled writer, he lacks a certain flair.
In Liao Jinhui's opinion, Li Xuewu should have waited a few more days to assess the situation before selecting a secretary; he had already made preparations.
The reason Zhang Enyuan and Ma Baosen were brought to the office to help was to prevent them from taking the position of secretary.
Old Zhang is too old, lacks inspiration and courage, while Ma Baosen is too young and inexperienced; neither of them will be selected.
The reason for arranging for Lao Zhang and Xiao Ma to come was to make Li Xuewu dislike the older ones and look down on the younger ones.
How old is Li Xuewu? Liao Jinhui thinks he should choose someone between nineteen and twenty-one years old.
why?
Because he had already found out that Li Xuewu was most skilled at educating secretaries, and both of his secretaries had become successful. But being a know-it-all is also a flaw.
He was trying to figure out Li Xuewu's shortcomings so he could give him a chance to educate others, but the result surprised him greatly.
"What? He can't use it?"
Li Xuewu put down the documents and turned around. Not receiving a reply from Liao Jinhui, he glanced at him and asked, "Or do you have other suggestions?"
"No. No." Liao Jinhui instantly regained his composure, not even noticing that the tone of his two "no" statements had changed.
He forced a smile and said, "Comrade Zhang Enyuan is a conscientious and responsible worker. He is hardworking, diligent, and dedicated. He gets into his role quickly. You have excellent judgment."
"Is he really that good?" Li Xuewu glanced at him again, nodded, and said, "It seems so, you've praised him enough."
After saying that, he ignored Liao Jinhui's astonished expression, picked up the phone, and dialed the small car team using the phone chart under the glass of the table.
They got a car from the duty room, and they already knew who he was. Not only did they go to inform Yu Zhe, but everyone in the unit must have memorized his information.
"Well... Boss, do you need Zhang Enyuan to accompany you back today?"
Liao Jinhui had already composed herself by the time Li Xuewu called, and when she asked for instructions again, her tone was full of concern.
He also figured it out; Li Xuewu must have taken a liking to Zhang Enyuan's efficient way of organizing documents, which allowed Old Zhang to get the better deal.
Knowing that Li Xuewu selects his secretary this way, he would never let Lao Zhang do it under any circumstances. Anyone can organize documents.
But Li Xuewu had already made his choice, so he didn't dare to complain.
He praised Lao Zhang a few times, following Li Xuewu's lead. Even if he was feeling resentful, he had to try to think more positively. Lao Zhang it was, he was one of his men after all.
Old Zhang is just too honest, sometimes a bit of a blockhead, and not as quick to understand things as other young people.
It's too late to say anything now. We really need to adjust our attitude towards Lao Zhang. Who told him to turn a stone from a cesspool into a gold nugget?
No matter how ordinary or mediocre Old Zhang was before, from now on, who dares to call him Old Zhang? They have to call him Deputy Director Zhang.
"No need, just have him come over tomorrow morning."
Li Xuewu casually arranged, "I won't go out these next few days. If he has work to do, he can hand it over slowly. There's no rush."
"It's alright, the handover will be quick."
Liao Jin saw Li Xuewu walking out, so he followed him out. He hadn't seen the luggage next to the sofa when he came in; it must have been carried into the car by Yu Zhe.
This old man is really hard to please. He won't say where he'll live, and he can choose his secretary however he wants. Don't make any rash decisions!
"You go about your business and take good care of Director Li and the others."
Li Xuewu walked down the steps of the office building, turned around and said to Liao Jinhui that Yu Zhe had already opened the car door for him and was waiting on the side.
"Okay, don't worry, I'll arrange it properly."
Liao Jinhui rushed to hold the car door open, and after Li Xuewu got in, she closed it with appropriate force, then took a step back and stood beside the car.
Yu Zhe returned to the driver's seat after being snatched by him. He didn't show it on his face, but he was inwardly sulking. He muttered to himself: "Another lackey."
He didn't even consider that Li Xuewu had clearly said he didn't need to open the car door, so who was it that was acting like a lackey, insisting on being so attentive? The crow, perched on the coal pile, couldn't bear to see others' blackness, nor could it bear to see its own.
(End of this chapter)