The door of the courtyard house has been welded dead

At noon, at the dinner party with Cui Dake.

Lao Liu had his first contact with a group of people from the Beicheng Street community.

Although most of them are from Heping Street, there is one who is from Dongsi.

Cui Dake, who is good at networking, paid for this organization with his own money. Although they are all grassroots staff, Liu Haizhong used to work in the factory.

Without the connections in this circle, the source of information would be very narrow, and these grassroots staff might be the first to know about many things.

"This comrade, Liu Haizhong, is an old comrade. In the future, you can all work together in the same department to serve the vast community residents. It took a lot of effort to invite you here today~!"

"In terms of age, he is our elder. In terms of position, the factory has decided to send him to the Red Star Community to work with Du Fei from Dongsi Street to manage the Red Star Factory family quarters. We, regardless of age or position, should give him a toast~!"

The organizer, Cui Dake, stood up, picked up the small wine cup on the table, and introduced Lao Liu who was standing next to him, with his mouth full of saliva.

However, the people present have more or less received the news, and they all know it clearly in their minds. More friends mean more paths, and we all eat from the same pot, so it's time to get to know each other.

"Come, come, drink, it's time to go~!"

Everyone who came to this meal was unusually respectful and did not discriminate against Lao Liu simply because he was old and had been a worker.

After all, the others were just ordinary clerks and errand runners, but once this one arrived, he would be promoted to deputy director level.

Old Liu was still unusually reserved in such occasions. He did not take off his black-framed glasses, which made him look somewhat cultured. Facing the toasts from a circle of people, he raised the wine glass with great confidence and drank it all in one gulp.

"This comrade Liu Haizhong works at the Red Star Steel Rolling Mill in Dongcheng. He is a level 7 worker in the workshop. Level 7~!"

Cui Dake pinched the number seven with his fingers, with an exaggerated expression and slightly flushed cheeks, looking extremely excited.

"He only earned more than 80 yuan a month, but in order to ensure that the factory workers could live in peace, he resolutely chose to join the revolution. He did not hesitate at all when he was assigned to the community and his salary was reduced. This embodies the spirit of our revolutionary workers who sacrifice their own families for the sake of everyone. For this, we have to raise a toast~!"

Praise continued, all kinds of horses were praised, and Old Liu felt a little flattered. But when it came to this matter, he felt at ease. The salary was going to be reduced, as Secretary Li had said, and Cui Dake's statement was not exaggerating, at most it was just a slight embellishment.

"Not really, not really. We can't just keep our heads down when we do our work. We have to look forward. Community work carries a heavier burden. As working class people, we have to have this kind of awareness. We can't just look at the salary. We have to look at whether we can make greater contributions to society and the country!"

Lao Liu can now repeat the same words in public. He doesn’t understand what positive energy is or isn’t, but at the moment, saying such things is correct.

These words of "being honest and frank" were like an elder teaching the younger generations present. Everyone listened so seriously and eagerly, as if they had gained greater inspiration from them, like a bright light that lit up in the darkness.

"You're right. We should be a person who serves the people~!"

"Drink~!"

"Ding~!"

Amid the crisp clinking sounds of wine glasses, Old Liu didn't even blink an eye. At the dinner, the food was rather rough and the wine was of poor quality, but the food and drinks, and the atmosphere, were secondary.

The main thing is to get to know each other, so that in the future, if there is any news, help or coordination needed, you can find that person, even if it's just a roundabout way, and just be a go-between.

The newly established community also has one of their people, and he’s even the deputy director.

When Lao Liu was picking up the dishes, these people who had known each other for a long time communicated with each other through eye contact, while Cui Dake, who had the lowest status, was thinking of ways to serve the two groups well.

In order to attract everyone's attention, Cui Dake thought that he could reveal Lao Liu's deeper identity when Lao Liu stopped eating.

It's not enough to just know him. He spent money to organize this dinner. He had to make everyone pay more attention to Lao Liu, and also make Lao Liu remember Cui Dake's efforts.

"Well, there are some things that I think I still need to talk about. Our comrade Liu Haizhong is not only highly conscious~!"

At this point, everyone present heard the hidden meaning in Cui Dake's words, and they all put down their chopsticks and looked at him.

"His eldest son, Liu Guangqi, is also very conscious and is a mid-level leader in the steel mill. He may even have greater development in the future!"

"Oh~!"

"What do you mean?" Hearing Cui Dake say this, the pride on Lao Liu's face was obvious to everyone present. He was a seventh-level worker, and compared with these young people present, his scheming might not be as good as some of them.

But they were all wonderful people who understood the principle of supporting the main role, and they all showed great eagerness to know what Comrade Liu Haizhong's eldest son did for a living.

"The head of the Security Department of the Red Star Steel Rolling Mill is his eldest son. Before that, he was the deputy director of the Steel Rolling Mill Office. A few months ago, he was promoted to section chief, a full-time section chief, and he's not even 30 years old yet~!"

When Cui Dake said this, his expression became even more exaggerated. He looked around at everyone and said, "This Deputy Director Liu and his followers, you may look down on his age, but the eldest son in his family is about the same age as everyone else, and is also the section chief."

"Oh, that's incredible. Director Liu has raised a good son. Like father, like son~!"

"Of course not. Level 7 workers are already senior workers. If you move up, you can get promoted based on your skills~!"

This news was very important to these people, and their attitudes began to change. The fact that he was the son of a section chief immediately won their recognition.

It's so strange. If Lao Liu integrated into this circle as a worker, there might still be some generation gap due to age issues. But since he has a son who is a section chief, it would be very easy for him to integrate into the circle, even if he hasn't come yet.

"I have some experience in educating children. Besides, our eldest son is also very hardworking. Ah, I have had some dealings with several police stations and security departments in East City. They are all our own people, our own people~!"

Speaking of the boss, it really touched Lao Liu's itchy spot. He put his hands on his thighs, and couldn't suppress the smile on his face.

Old Liu demonstrated his own ability, or to be more precise, his son's ability. Although he had just entered the community and did not understand the ins and outs, he still had a son, and they were like one of his own, so they were one of his own.

"Yes, yes, we are all family, family~!"

"Alas, but I heard that the steel rolling mill has changed its name and is no longer under the jurisdiction of the Second Ministry of Machine Building?"

After drinking and eating, everyone at least became familiar with each other. Someone asked about the changes in the steel mill. Cui Dake kept talking about the steel mill. As of now, there was only one Red Star Steel Mill, the one at the Third Branch, in Beijing.

"Yes, that's right. It has been transferred to military industry. It is now called Red Star 787 Factory and is under the management of the military. The signboard was changed a few months ago~!"

Old Liu, with a slightly reserved look, told everyone what he knew. As a level seven worker in a factory like this, even if you leave, you will still have a lot of connections in the workshop.

Otherwise, why didn't the factory send someone else? Why did they send him to the community? Wasn't it because they thought he could suppress those arrogant workers?

"The military factory is incredible, incredible. Two years ago, I heard that something seemed to have happened in the factory, but I didn't expect that it has changed so much now~!"

Everyone started to flatter him again. In addition, they also wanted to know about the story that happened two years ago. As a result, Lao Liu stopped at this point. It is not appropriate to publicize bad things.

"Logically, the security chief should be wearing a military uniform in a military factory, right?"

"I have been issued a uniform and I am wearing it. However, my boss said that I am not officially an officer in the army, but I still have to obey the army's management. I don't know about this either~!"

Lao Liu was at a loss as to his military status. Facing one question after another, he gradually became overwhelmed, which showed that his foundation was still not solid enough.

Workers are workers after all, and there are still some differences between them and the leading cadres who have been promoted.

"Oh~, it doesn't matter. Anyway, the factory has just changed its name. We are all lucky to be sitting here today. Old Pan, didn't you say that your office director's wife will go to the Red Star Community Vegetable Market? When the time comes, talk to your director and get to know him~!"

At this time, Cui Dake did not forget to continue weaving his own network. Although he has not returned to the position of acting section chief yet, in the future, if he has good relationships, he may not only return to being the section chief.

"Yes, yes. Our office director's surname is Duan. His wife works in the Dongdan Vegetable Market. She is in the order section. When the new vegetable market is built, she will be transferred there. When the time comes, I will trouble you to take care of her~!"

After being reminded by Cui Dake, Lao Pan originally wanted to take the opportunity to talk about this matter. Since Cui Dake mentioned it, he picked up the wine glass and took the lead in toasting Lao Liu to establish a good relationship in advance.

Invisible lines quickly connected together on this wine table, just like making a phone call, one answer and one reply.

Lao Liu also enjoyed this kind of dinner party. He broke through his previous circle in the workshop and began to gradually make contact with people in another circle, and was eager to join this group.

The benefits may not be visible for the time being, but at least the people you deal with have completely changed to a different level, and the perception is different.

Compared with the working class in the past, they are heading in a different direction, and they are also moving a little too slowly. (End of this chapter)