Courtyard House: Starting in a Ceramics Factory

Chapter 279 Deputy Director Li!

At this moment, Li Feng couldn't help but say something to Wu Na, somewhat speechless.

"What is all this nonsense?"

"What do you mean by 'liking' or 'not liking'?"

"Wu Na, what you said is ambiguous."

Wu Na, on the other end of the phone, smiled and spoke to Li Feng.

"Where is the ambiguity?"

"Can't you be a little more upright in your thinking?"

Li Feng countered with a question to Wu Na.

"Where is my thinking improper? I am a very upright person, okay?"

"That's right."

"You just said that Director Zheng wasn't like this before. Did you know Director Zheng before?"

"By the way, wasn't he in the chemical industry before?"

Upon hearing Li Feng's words, Wu Na began to explain to him.

"I know he works in the chemical industry."

"But don't forget, Director Zheng is from Tsinghua University."

"In other words, Director Zheng is my senior from school, someone who is many years ahead of me."

"I've heard his legend at school."

Li Feng couldn't help but ask Wu Na out of curiosity.

"What legend? You've certainly piqued my curiosity."

Upon hearing this, Wu Na simply offered a casual explanation to Li Feng.

"That is, having relatively advanced ideas or something."

"Actually, I don't really understand either. I heard that the teachers at our school value him a lot."

"certainly!".

“We are not in the same department, and we are alumni from many years apart.”

"I heard that his ideas are highly valued by the teachers at our school, and that these teachers are not from the chemical engineering major."

"After graduation, it seems that he didn't initially join the chemical industry system. It was only after some problems arose that he was transferred to the chemical industry system. However, I didn't expect that he would eventually be transferred to our Ministry of Light Industry."

"I heard that my senior has a very powerful background!"

Li Feng couldn't help but think to himself at this moment.

Everyone knows he has a powerful background; otherwise, how could someone in their forties hold such a high position? This is a position that many people wouldn't even dare to dream of in their entire lives.

Most importantly, the fact that he dared to come up with such an avant-garde reform plan for the ceramics factory shows that, just as Wu Na said, he is a person who dares to think and act. Wu Na said that he was transferred to the Ministry of Chemical Industry because of some problems, which shows that Director Zheng's thinking was too avant-garde, so he encountered resistance. The fact that he was able to get out unscathed also shows that Director Zheng has a very strong background.

Most importantly, the events of the past had absolutely no impact on his subsequent promotion.

A 40-year-old deputy director-level cadre.

How much is that?

Moreover, Li Feng felt that this Factory Director Zheng was very likely to be promoted to the ministry level after a few years.

As for whether it was the Ministry of Light Industry, Li Feng had no idea.

After all, Li Feng believed that Director Zheng would definitely not stop at the position of director of the ceramics factory.

At this moment, Li Feng nodded to Wu Na and said.

"I could tell that Director Zheng has a powerful background."

"Director Zheng became the factory director at the age of forty. If he didn't have a strong background and ability, he wouldn't have been able to become the director."

Wu Na was somewhat surprised when she heard Li Feng's words, because she thought that Li Feng was only twenty years old and shouldn't understand these things.

However, Wu Na still smiled and gave Li Feng some pointers.

"Since you know this, then you should work hard with Director Zheng."

"If you do a good job, it will be good for you in the factory in the future."

“I saw from your file that you were recommended by Director Zheng to be the deputy director of the office, which shows that Director Zheng values ​​you highly.”

"You've essentially leveled up two levels in one go."

"However, your previous section-level rank is not recognized in our department. Now you are considered a formal cadre in our department."

"The salary structure for your cadre has been calculated."

"Also, it seems your file hasn't been filed yet. I just went to the personnel department to ask."

"Is something missing?"

Li Feng then told Wu Na about how he had just gone to the factory's personnel department to fill out the cadre appointment form.

Only then did Wu Na nod to Li Feng and say something.

"That means we're still missing some materials, but we'll get those soon."

"Anyway, our top leader has already signed off on your report, so now it's just a matter of going through the formalities."

"That's right!"

"The college entrance exam is coming up soon, are you confident?"

Li Feng calmly said to Wu Na at this moment.

"Confidence?"

"Of course there is, but whether you can get into Peking University or Tsinghua University is uncertain."

Upon hearing this, Wu Na smiled and said to Li Feng.

"Then do your best on the exam. Even if you don't get into Tsinghua University in the end, it's okay. At least you'll be a college student in the future."

"Your future path will be much easier."

At this moment, Wu Na seemed to remember something, so she couldn't help but ask Li Feng.

"By the way, a few days ago, my uncle wanted me to ask you, 'Do you really not want to go to the publicity department?'"

Li Feng was surprised that Minister Feng actually remembered him; this was a high-ranking leader.

However, Li Feng knew that Minister Feng only wanted him to write songs for the publicity department, and Li Feng did not want to do publicity work, so Li Feng directly refused Wu Na.

"Wu Na, songwriting is just a hobby of mine,"

"As for the work in the publicity department, as for working in the publicity department, let's forget about it. I don't want to keep writing songs."

After hearing Li Feng's reason for refusing, Wu Na couldn't help but directly advise him.

"Actually, there are other positions in the publicity department, and it's not always about writing songs."

Li Feng then refused Wu Na again.

"I still want to do something practical; as for other things, I don't want to yet."

When Wu Na heard Li Feng's reason, she felt somewhat helpless, and then she could only nod to Li Feng.

"All right!".

"Since you put it that way, then I won't try to persuade you anymore."

"But you still haven't told me how you were promoted to deputy director of the office by Director Zheng."

Li Feng thought for a moment, and then he simply explained to Wu Na.

"I only gave Director Zheng some suggestions."

"As for the rest, I don't know."

Wu Na was stunned for a moment, and then she began to press Li Feng for answers.

"that's all?".

"That's all?"

Li Feng answered Wu Na seriously.

"That's right! You don't actually think Director Zheng is my relative, do you?"

Wu Na said.

No, not at all.

“If you were related to Director Zheng, you probably wouldn’t be staying at the ceramics factory now.”

After hearing Wu Na's words, Li Feng knew that Director Zheng's family background must be extraordinary. After all, if a job could be arranged so easily, then the family must be quite well-off.

At this moment, Li Feng said to Wu Na.

"So, that's what I meant when I gave Director Zheng some feedback."

"He probably thought my suggestions were useful, which is why he promoted me to deputy director."

Wu Na then asked Li Feng.

"If you go to university in the future, how will you do a good job as the deputy director?"

Li Feng smiled wryly at Wu Na.

"If something happens at the factory, they will ask me to take leave."

Upon hearing this, Wu Na couldn't help but smile, and then she teased Li Feng.

"In that case, it really does seem like his personality!"

"But if we do that, wouldn't that be treating you like an old ox?"

Li Feng said helplessly, "So be it, I'll just be an old ox. Actually, it's not bad to be able to do something for the factory."

"In my opinion, Director Zheng was also doing it for the country."

Wu Na nodded in agreement, then spoke directly to Li Feng.

"Then you two seem to appreciate each other."

"If that's the case, then it means you're doing quite well at the factory."

"Alright!"

"I know pretty much everything about your recent situation."

"Then good luck!"

"I hope you get good results in the college entrance examination."

"I'll call you after you finish your exam."

Li Feng nodded.

"OK!".

After hanging up the phone, Li Feng left the General Office.

Since he was only answering the phone there, he went straight back to his own Asahi-sai group.

Now Li Feng wants to see how well Hou Yun is learning. In Li Feng's opinion, Hou Yun has a foundation and is also very talented, so Hou Yun should be able to draw the lines of the pearl material quite long now.

Li Feng then quickly arrived at the Light Color Group.

At this time, the members of the Qianjiangcai group were mostly painting. After Li Feng scanned the group, he didn't find any major problems.

As for the others, they are basically all issues of penmanship. Things like penmanship require a lot of practice over time.

Therefore, it would be useless for Li Feng to say it now.

If it's about drawing techniques or other issues, Li Feng will still offer some pointers.

This is quite normal. After looking at the paintings drawn by his group members, Li Feng went to Hou Yun's place.

Hou Yun was still practicing his lines at that moment.

At this moment, Li Feng looked at the lines drawn by Hou Yun, and then he said to Hou Yun.

"Um!".

"It's much better than at the beginning."

"I estimate that you'll be able to start drawing in a few days."

"With your skills, you'll soon be able to understand painting."

Upon hearing Li Feng's words, Hou Yun couldn't help but smile and say something to Li Feng.

"Thank you for giving me this opportunity..."

Li Feng paused for a moment, then nodded to Hou Yun and said.

"This is all due to your own abilities."

"Now that I have a new position, I probably won't have as much energy to manage the famille rose porcelain section anymore."

"Therefore, I really need a deputy."

"You are a great choice."

"So I directly asked Master Deng to help mediate and get you to come to our Qianjiangcai group."

"If you can learn it, I will recommend that you be appointed as the deputy leader of the Asahi Shimae group."

At this moment, Hou Yun asked Li Feng with some curiosity.

"A new position?"

"What new position?"

"For us artists, once we become team leaders, that's probably the peak, right?"

"Does the factory want you to be the deputy director of the workshop?"

In Hou Yun's understanding, the highest position given to painters in the factory was usually team leader, although there were also deputy directors.

This is rare; in fact, many team leaders do not want to become deputy workshop directors.

Li Feng nodded to Hou Yun in response.

"The deputy director is the deputy director, but he's not in the workshop?"

Hou Yun couldn't help but ask Li Feng out of curiosity.

"Isn't he the deputy director of the workshop?"

Li Feng shook his head at Hou Yun and replied.

"No, he's the deputy director of the factory office."

Hou Yun was immediately surprised when Li Feng finished speaking.

"Deputy Director of the Factory Office?"

"Isn't that something only cadres can do?"

Hou Yun was aware of this, after all, he had been at the ceramics factory much longer than Li Feng.

Therefore, I know quite a lot about things.

At this moment, Li Feng nodded to Hou Yun.

"That's right."

"Indeed, only cadres can serve as deputy directors of the factory office."

"I just filled out the cadre appointment and removal form today."

"If we follow the normal procedure, the notification should come down in a few days."

It's not a big deal for Li Feng to say this now, since the department's procedures are almost complete. All that's left is for him to fill out the cadre appointment and removal form. Once it's filed, he'll basically be a cadre.

The reason Li Feng told him so much at this time was...

That's because Li Feng wanted him to do a good job, since he definitely wouldn't have much time to manage things here in the future. So he could only ask Hou Yun to work hard and lead the Qianjiangcai Group well.

This was Li Feng's true objective.

At this moment, Hou Yun didn't know what to say, after all, in his opinion...

Li Feng became the deputy director of the factory office, making him one of the busiest cadres in the factory.

If that's the case, then Li Feng really shouldn't have much time to come to the Qianjiangcai Group.

If that's the case, wouldn't I be able to become the deputy team leader and then the team leader very quickly?
As Hou Yun thought of this, his breathing became rapid.

After all, Hou Yun came here to try his luck.

If I stay in the Blue and White Porcelain Group, it will take who knows how long it will be before I become the deputy group leader or the group leader.

Therefore, coming here is still the most cost-effective option.

Most importantly, there is no deputy team leader here. Li Feng just told me that if I can win the Light Crimson Color, he will recommend me to the higher-ups as deputy team leader.

If the team leader can recommend himself as the deputy team leader, then wouldn't it be even more likely that Li Feng, as the team leader of the Qianjiangcai team and the deputy director of the factory office, would recommend himself?
Hou Yun couldn't help but feel excited.

Seeing that Hou Yun understood his meaning, Li Feng nodded to Hou Yun and said.

"Then good luck!"

Just as Li Feng finished speaking, a staff member from the general office of the Qianjiangcai Group arrived.

This staff member from the General Affairs Office was the one who had just called me.

At this time, she also received the news that Li Feng had been promoted to deputy director of the factory office, and she said to Li Feng.

"Deputy Director Li, the factory director wants you to go to his office."

At this moment, Li Feng heard the staff in the general office call him to the factory director's office, so Li Feng nodded to her.

"OK!".

"I see".

"I'll go right away."

When the staff member from the general office saw that Li Feng had overheard, she politely greeted him and then left.

Next, Li Feng addressed Hou Yun.

"Keep it up! I'm going to the factory manager's office."

Upon hearing Li Feng's words, Hou Yun quickly nodded to him.

"it is good!".

"Deputy Director Li, please go ahead."

At this point, Hou Yun quickly changed how he addressed Li Feng.

At this moment, Li Feng only addressed Hou Yun.

"Just call me team leader."

"In the 'Shānjīngcài' group, I am still the group leader."

"If you can take over the entire Asahi-sai group, I will recommend you to the higher-ups as the group leader."

After saying this, Li Feng left the Qianjiangcai Group.

Hou Yun froze on the spot after hearing Li Feng's words.

About a minute later, he clenched his fist. At that moment, he secretly vowed that he must work hard to paint light ochre. Since Li Feng valued him so much, he could not hold Li Feng back.

(End of this chapter)