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Chapter 203, Section 202: Feeling Inadequate. A Broad Perspective. Temporary Worker to Permanent Employee. Explanation of the Situation.
On Monday noon, the factory's canteen was still bustling with activity, filled with the aroma of mixed dishes.

Yang Guangming carried the prepared food, his eyes searching for an empty seat among the slightly crowded dining tables.

His aluminum lunchbox contained the cafeteria's most popular dishes of the day: braised pork and stir-fried cabbage, with rice as the main dish, which was still steaming hot.

He immediately noticed that Lang Tianrui, the head of the Labor and Wages Section, was sitting alone at a table by the window, eating while looking at a piece of paper in his hand, his brows slightly furrowed, as if he was thinking about something.

Lang Tianrui had already eaten half of the food in front of him, but he seemed more focused on the contents of the paper.

Yang Guangming walked over and placed the aluminum lunchbox on the table, making a slight sound. This sound broke Lang Tianrui's reverie, and he looked up.

"Section Chief Lang, is no one here?" Yang Guangming asked with a smile, his tone relaxed and natural.

When Lang Tianrui saw that it was Yang Guangming, a smile immediately appeared on his face. He quickly folded the paper and stuffed it into his shirt pocket. "Guangming, no one's here. Please sit down." He pointed to the empty seat opposite him, his movements a little hurried, but his attitude very warm.

Yang Guangming sat down, picked up his chopsticks, and casually greeted him, "You seemed quite engrossed in your work just now, were you busy with something?" His gaze swept over the piece of paper that Lang Tianrui had just stuffed into his pocket, but he didn't ask any further questions.

"Sigh, the labor and personnel department is always busy with endless things, all kinds of reports, applications, and statements. It's overwhelming." Lang Tianrui sighed and pointed to his lunchbox with his chopsticks. "Even eating is a struggle. Look, the food is almost cold, and I've only eaten a few bites."

The two ate a few bites of food with their heads down. Then, as if suddenly remembering something, Lang Tianrui leaned forward slightly, a concerned and inquiring smile on his face, and asked in a lowered voice:
"By the way, Guangming, how did your second brother's trip to Secretary Yue's house go last week? I've been thinking about it ever since."

Looking at Guangyao at work these past two days, he's so energetic, practically walking on air, and he even has a new watch on his wrist. Could it be... the Feast at Hongmen has turned into a Peach Blossom Feast?

As he spoke, he laughed first, his tone relaxed, clearly tinged with a hint of jest and congratulation. But his eyes held a shrewdness, indicating that he was not merely engaging in casual conversation.

Yang Guangming swallowed the braised pork in his mouth, the fatty yet not greasy meat melting in his mouth.

A genuine smile appeared on his face as he nodded: "Thanks to you, everything went very smoothly. Secretary Yue and Aunt Gao were both very kind and understanding, and they had a very good impression of my second brother. Not only did they invite him to stay for a meal, but they also gave him a very generous return gift. That watch was a gift that Aunt Gao insisted on giving to my second brother as a greeting."

"Oh my! This is fantastic news!" Lang Tianrui's eyes lit up, and his voice rose slightly, attracting curious glances from the next table.

He quickly lowered his voice, his face revealing undisguised surprise and joy, "A watch? And it was from Secretary Yue's wife? This isn't just ordinary approval, it's extreme satisfaction! It's a done deal! I knew it, Guangyao is a good young man, and Secretary Yue has excellent taste! Congratulations, Guangming! Your family will soon have double happiness!"

The double happiness he mentioned naturally refers to the fact that Yang Guangyao has not only found a good marriage, but will also receive strong support from his wife's family in the future.

Lang Tianrui's voice carried sincere congratulations, but also a shrewd calculation—this meant that his relationship with Secretary Yue could be further strengthened through the Yang Guangming brothers.

"Thank you, Section Chief Lang. This matter was made possible thanks to your initial arrangements and continued support," Yang Guangming said sincerely.

He knew that Lang Tianrui initially arranged for Yang Guangyao to work as a temporary worker in the accounting group, partly because he thought highly of Yang Guangyao, but more so because of Yang Guangming's influence.

"Oh, don't mention it. It's mainly because they're destined to be together and they hit it off. I was just going with the flow and helping them find happiness."

Lang Tianrui waved his hand, appearing very modest, but the smile in his eyes was unmistakable.

He picked up the soup bowl and took a sip of the cabbage and tofu soup, mentioning it casually, yet with a deliberately serious tone:

"Speaking of which, now that this matter is basically settled, I really need to make time to report to Secretary Yue more often in the near future."

The Labor and Wages Department has a lot of complex and multifaceted affairs to handle. We still need Secretary Yue's supervision and guidance regarding many policies and ideological trends.

My theoretical and intellectual level is still lacking.

As he said this, he looked at Yang Guangming, as if trying to read something from his face, or as if he was expressing an attitude—he would take the opportunity of reporting on his work to mention Yang Guangyao's matter in a timely and subtle way, perhaps to lay the groundwork for future arrangements, or at least to let Secretary Yue feel the positive attitude of his direct superior.

However, after hearing this, Yang Guangming did not immediately express his agreement or gratitude. Instead, he frowned slightly and looked at Lang Tianrui very seriously and deeply.

Lang Tianrui's chopsticks froze in mid-air, and a piece of cabbage almost fell back into his lunchbox. He was a little confused by the way Yang Guangming was looking at him.

Yang Guangming's eyes didn't show much emotion, but they carried a clear sense of judgment and thought, as if Lang Tianrui's seemingly reasonable plan had some shortcomings.

Yang Guangming's brows furrowed slightly, forming a shallow "川" shape, which seemed somewhat unusual on his young face, which was usually always smiling.

Yang Guangming's unusual silence and gaze caused Lang Tianrui's smile to freeze slightly.

Lang Tianrui could certainly notice Yang Guangming's subtle change in expression, and his heart skipped a beat as he quickly recalled what he had said earlier.

Was it an overstatement of loyalty? Or did it seem too eager for quick success? I was a bit confused.

He put down the soup bowl, his fingers tapping unconsciously on the table.

"Guangming, do you... think I've overlooked something?" Lang Tianrui asked tentatively, his tone becoming more cautious.

He dared not underestimate the young man's perspective and depth of understanding. Although Yang Guangming was young, he possessed a keenness and wisdom beyond his years in navigating the interpersonal relationships and power dynamics within the factory.

Yang Guangming seemed to have just snapped out of his thoughts. His expression softened, and he picked up his chopsticks, seemingly casually poking at the vegetables in his lunchbox. He spoke in a flat tone, as if it were just a casual chat:

"No, not at all. Section Chief Lang, it's only right that you report to and consult with your superiors more often; it's never wrong."

I overheard my second brother mentioning it a couple of days ago. He said the accounting team has been incredibly busy lately, especially at the end of the month and the beginning of the year. The sheer volume of data processing and report creation is overwhelming; the few full-time employees simply can't handle it all. The temporary workers can only provide assistance, and we don't dare delegate the core tasks to them, for fear of making mistakes.

He paused, looked up at Lang Tianrui, his eyes calm and unwavering: "My second brother also said that he heard other departments, such as the publicity department and the trade union, often apply for a temporary worker to become a permanent employee, but it seems that they have never been approved."

It's clear that the higher-ups know exactly which departments are short-staffed and will not be fooled.

He remarked with emotion, "Our Labor and Wages Department is really good. Section Chief Lang, you're so considerate of your subordinates. If our department were to submit a report applying for permanent positions for temporary workers, the higher-ups would definitely understand our actual difficulties and might even seriously consider it, make an exception, and approve it!"

Yang Guangming spoke casually, as if he were simply repeating his brother's idle chatter, even carrying a touch of youthful naiveté.

But his gaze never left Lang Tianrui's face, as if he were observing his reaction.

But to Lang Tianrui, a seasoned veteran in the personnel system, this was nothing short of a thunderclap, instantly waking him up!

His eyes widened suddenly, and his hand holding the chopsticks froze in mid-air.

That's right! He applied for a permanent position! How come he didn't think of that!

He had never considered Yang Guangyao before, since things were still very uncertain at that time.

Later, when he learned that the two were dating, he subconsciously thought about how to subtly express his support by reporting his work to Secretary Yue, waiting for the leader to give a hint or take the initiative to make arrangements.

He was completely trapped in the habitual mindset of passively waiting and catering to the leader's intentions!
The path that Yang Guangming pointed out, however, was an active one, and it was done under the legitimate pretext of "work needs" and "solving practical difficulties"!

The Labor and Wages Department is indeed busy. The Accounting Group has heavy tasks and high requirements, so they are applying for an additional formal staff position, and their reasons are perfectly valid!

When the higher authorities approve the application, they will indeed pay more attention to it and consider its rationality and necessity more carefully!
As long as the report is well-written and the reasons are sufficient, and some restrictive conditions such as "must have a certain accounting or statistics background", "priority will be given to returning educated youth" and "must be familiar with the factory's wage calculation process" are cleverly added, it is obvious to anyone with a discerning eye who this quota is tailor-made for!
If the leadership approves it, it means they've fully considered the opinions of the departments below and resolved their practical difficulties; no one can really say anything about it.

Even if the leaders don't approve it for the time being, or have other considerations, they won't blame Lang Tianrui for actively fighting for the department's interests.

This is much smarter and safer than him rushing to Secretary Yue right now to make his presence known and show his loyalty!

These thoughts raced through Lang Tianrui's mind, and a light layer of sweat broke out on his back.

His gaze towards Yang Guangming instantly filled with complex emotions—a sudden realization, admiration, and a touch of self-consciousness. This kid… his insight is too sharp! His mind is too quick!

He took a deep breath, trying to make his tone sound natural, and continued along with Yang Guangming's words, as if he had just been awakened: "Oh dear! Look at my brain! I'm so busy all day that I've overlooked something so important!"

He slapped his forehead, feigning sudden realization, "That's right! Our labor and personnel department, especially the accounting group, has heavier workloads year after year, but the number of permanent staff hasn't increased for several years. We really should submit a report to apply for more manpower!"

Especially key personnel who can immediately get to work! Relying solely on temporary workers means we can't afford to delegate many core tasks, as it affects efficiency and accuracy!

He spoke more and more fluently, as if the idea had just come to him:

"Now that you mention it, I remember, our department has... it's been almost three years since anyone applied for a temporary worker to become a permanent employee, right? I almost forgot about the process."

I used to think that I shouldn't cause trouble for my superiors, and that I should try to overcome any difficulties myself.

Now it seems I'm really falling behind the job requirements, so I need to write an application and formally explain the actual difficulties to the factory leaders!

A perfectly timed smile of approval appeared on Yang Guangming's face, his tone carrying a hint of admiration:

"Section Chief Lang, you truly understand the urgent needs of the people and think what the leaders think."

When encountering difficulties at work, one should first think of overcoming them oneself so as not to cause trouble for superiors; but if one really cannot overcome them, for the sake of the overall work, one should also take the initiative to stand up and report the true situation to superiors in order to seek their support.

A section chief like you enjoys the genuine support of your colleagues and the trust and praise of your superiors.

He paused, looked at Lang Tianrui, and said sincerely, "In this respect, I really have to learn from you. Not only do you have to be good at your work, but you also have to be able to fight for the resources and support that the department deserves in a timely, reasonable and well-founded manner. That is the true attitude of being responsible for your work."

Lang Tianrui felt both pleased and a little embarrassed by Yang Guangming's "praise".

What's comforting is that Yang Guangming's words were beautifully crafted, elevating him to a very high position.

Embarrassingly, this idea was clearly suggested by Yang Guangming, but now it's been portrayed as Lang Tianrui taking the initiative to show consideration for his subordinates and daring to fight for it.

He couldn't help but chuckle and scold, his tone affectionate: "You little rascal! Don't flatter me! You're more cunning than anyone else!"

But in his heart, he was full of admiration: This Yang Guangming, so young, was not only decisive and capable at work, but also so shrewd and shrewd in interpersonal relationships and strategic planning. His perspective and insight into problems often made even the veterans like him feel inferior.

Take Guangyao's promotion as an example. Although he had already thought about getting closer to Secretary Yue and winning his favor, if it weren't for Yang Guangming's "unintentional" reminder today, he would most likely have followed the original plan and frequently reported to Secretary Yue, waiting for the leader to give hints or make a statement.

Even if he manages to get it done in the end, the only favor he'll gain is the impression that he's "good at getting things done and can understand the leader's intentions."

However, the path that Yang Guangming pointed out to him led Lang Tianrui to take the initiative and formally submit a report to apply for the position, citing the needs of the department's work.

The report was submitted with some cleverly included conditions that only Yang Guangyao met, and the leaders were naturally well aware of the implications.

The key point is that the Labor Relations Section has indeed not applied for many years, and the reasons are sufficient and the procedures are proper.

As long as the report is well-written, approval from the leadership is a natural outcome.

In this way, Lang Tianrui became a capable subordinate who took the initiative to discover and solve problems, and a caring person who shared the leader's worries and difficulties before Secretary Yue even spoke up!

The difference is huge!
This sunshine practically pushed Lang Tianrui forward, giving him a huge favor and an opportunity to shine!
Lang Tianrui felt both grateful and admiring. Just as he was about to say something more, Yang Guangming casually added, his voice even lower:

"By the way, Section Chief Lang, now that the application report is written, shouldn't we send it to Factory Director Zhao Guodong for his first signature?"
Previously, Director Zhao didn't pay much attention to personnel reports at the factory.

Whether the leader cares or not is the leader's business; as subordinates, we still need to show our attitude, don't you think?

Lang Tianrui paused for a moment, then subconsciously replied, "According to convention, it's usually sent to Deputy Secretary Yue first..."

His words came to an abrupt halt, as if a lightning bolt had struck his mind, and he instantly understood Yang Guangming's deeper intention!

Yang Guangming looked at him, his gaze calm yet carrying a clear guiding meaning, and continued softly:
"Well, Director Zhao is in charge of production and knows the actual manpower needs of each department best. If he signs off on it first, the application will carry more weight."

If you don't have anything particularly urgent to ask for or report to when the report reaches Secretary Yue, you don't really need to bother him for this.

Just follow the normal procedures.

When chatting with colleagues at the factory, you can casually mention that the report was sent to Factory Director Zhao for approval. After all, Director Zhao is in charge of production and knows best the needs of the grassroots workforce; his judgment is bound to be correct!

Lang Tianrui felt a jolt in his heart; he understood completely!
Yang Guangming was teaching him how to do this more beautifully, more safely, more discreetly, and even... bring unexpected additional effects!

First, get Factory Director Zhao Guodong to sign the agreement.

Zhao Guodong is the second-in-command of the factory, in charge of production. He generally doesn't get involved in personnel matters, but theoretically he has more say in whether a certain position is vacant.

If he thinks the labor relations department's application is reasonable and signs it, then the matter has passed the second-in-command's approval.

Just in case—and he meant just in case—Secretary Yue Xingguo disagrees for some reason, or makes other arrangements for Yang Guangyao, even if the application approved by Director Zhao is ultimately shelved or rejected, Lang Tianrui will not suffer any loss. On the contrary, he will leave Director Zhao with a good impression of actively fighting for the department.

As for his "good intentions," Secretary Yue, unless he was stupid, could guess and remember them.

Secondly, if Secretary Yue Xingguo agrees, then with Director Zhao's initial signature, he only needs to go along with it and sign as well, and the matter will be successfully completed.

This approach avoids any suspicion that Secretary Yue might be directly interfering in arranging his "future son-in-law's" affairs, thus appearing fair and compliant. It also makes Lang Tianrui a hero for proactively identifying and resolving problems, and Secretary Yue will naturally appreciate this favor. Moreover, because it is done so cleverly, this favor will seem even more significant.

Third, and most ingeniously!
As a result, Deputy Secretary Yue Xingguo would owe Factory Director Zhao Guodong a small, almost negligible favor—after all, Factory Director Zhao approved the application first based on work needs, which was reasonable and cleared him of any connection with Deputy Secretary Yue.

Although arranging a formal employee position might be a trivial matter for the two factory leaders, Zhao Guodong implicitly took on the responsibility of being the "first to sign," which to some extent shared the potential public opinion risks for Secretary Yue and also prevented Secretary Yue from being suspected of directly abusing his power for personal gain.

This seemingly small matter could very well become a subtle but positive opportunity for interaction between Director Zhao and Secretary Yue.

Lang Tianrui believes that this third point is likely the outcome that Yang Guangming most wants to see!
Yang Guangming was someone Zhao Guodong had personally promoted, and was widely recognized as "Factory Director Zhao's man".

In the future, he will become in-laws with Secretary Yue.

If Director Zhao and Secretary Yue can establish a tacit understanding or even a more advanced cooperative relationship because of this small matter, then Yang Guangming will be able to benefit from both sides, play a more important role, and have greater room for future development!
This goes far beyond the scope of a work assignment; rather, it is an opportunity, a small chance, to subtly promote a cooperative framework at the factory leadership level!

Although it was just a small opportunity, it was very important!

Many important outcomes and major collaborations often begin with small steps.

Such vision and perspective... Lang Tianrui inwardly gasped, once again lamenting the gap between himself and Yang Guangming.

He felt that his life would likely end with him firmly holding onto his position as head of the labor and personnel department. But Yang Guangming's future was probably much brighter, extending far beyond just being a department head!
He couldn't help but think of Liu Jinsheng, the head of the finance department.

Liu Jinsheng is capable and experienced, but competing with someone like Yang Guangming, who has both strong business skills and such superb political wisdom and long-term vision... Lang Tianrui sighed inwardly. He felt that it was probably only a matter of time before Liu Jinsheng was surpassed or even replaced by Yang Guangming.

Although he and Liu Jinsheng had a good personal relationship, he was more optimistic about Yang Guangming at this moment. "Guangming..." Lang Tianrui let out a long breath, looked at Yang Guangming with a complicated expression, and finally sighed sincerely, "I'm impressed. Okay, I know what to do. Don't worry, I'll write the report properly and the process will be handled smoothly."

He didn't say anything more, but everything was understood without words. He knew that Yang Guangming understood his promise.

Yang Guangming smiled gently, as if they had just had a routine discussion about work processes: "Then I'll have to trouble Section Chief Lang. It's all for the sake of work."

The two exchanged a knowing glance, then continued eating as if nothing had happened.

The canteen was still noisy, and no one knew that a brief conversation that might affect the future of the factory had just taken place at this window table.

After finishing his meal, Lang Tianrui left in a hurry, his steps seeming lighter and more energetic than when he arrived, full of enthusiasm.

He had already begun to conceive of how to write the application report, what data could be used to support the increase in workload, and what conditions could be neither obvious nor detrimental to ensure that Yangguangyao met the requirements.

Yang Guangming watched his departing figure with a calm and unwavering gaze, and continued to slowly finish the last bite of food in his lunchbox.

His movements were unhurried, as if the witty exchange just moments before was merely casual conversation. But a slight upturn at the corners of his mouth revealed a hint of satisfaction—things were progressing as he had anticipated.

In the afternoon, Lang Tianrui returned to his office, immediately closed the door, and personally drafted the "Application Report on Adding One Formal Staff Member to the Labor and Wages Accounting Group".

He pulled out production reports, employee statistics, and wage calculation workload comparison data from the filing cabinet in recent years and studied them carefully.

He wrote with utmost care, detailing specific data and examples of the factory's expansion, increase in the number of employees, and surge in the workload of payroll calculation and various reports in recent years: the total number of employees increased by 15% in the past three years, the number of monthly payroll documents increased by 30%, and various statistical reports increased by 25%...

He emphasized the current shortage of permanent staff and the potential risks to data accuracy and management that could arise from over-reliance on temporary workers, fully demonstrating the necessity and urgency of adding a permanent position.

He put a lot of thought into the job requirements section, making sure it wasn't too obvious while ensuring that Yang Guangyao was the most suitable candidate.

He wrote down several requirements, including "must have a high school education or above", "priority will be given to educated youth who have returned to the city", "must have more than three months of internship or work experience in the factory's payroll calculation-related positions", "must be familiar with the job types and wage grade standards of the factory's various workshops", "must pass the abacus general level 5 or above assessment", and "must have a rigorous and meticulous work style with no record of work errors".

These conditions, when considered across the entire factory, are practically tailor-made for Yangguangyao among the current temporary workers.

Even if we remove the requirement of "priority given to educated youth returning to the city", Yang Guangyao fully meets the requirements of "work experience in the relevant position of wage calculation in this factory" and "no record of work errors" after working in the calculation group for three or four months with excellent performance.

Lang Tianrui even added the "ordinary abacus level 5" requirement because he knew that Yang Guangyao's abacus skills were very good, having reached or even exceeded this level. This skill is currently the most important and essential skill for accounting personnel.

After writing it, he carefully revised and polished it several times to ensure that the report was well-reasoned, logically sound, and appropriately worded, and that it was entirely from the perspective of the department's work, without any hint of personal bias.

He even added a sentence at the end of the report: "The candidate for this position needs to be in place as soon as possible to cope with the upcoming accounting peak."

The next day, as soon as he arrived at work, he had the clerk in the department copy the report neatly in the most legible handwriting, and then he personally took the report to Director Zhao Guodong's office.

Walking along the tree-lined path in the factory area, he felt both excited and apprehensive, repeatedly rehearsing the explanation he was going to give.

As expected, Factory Director Zhao Guodong took the report very seriously when he saw that it was the Labor and Wages Department that had applied for the increased staffing. He carefully read the report and asked several detailed questions, such as the specific basis for the increased workload, the current situation of temporary workers, and the risks involved.

Lang Tianrui was well-prepared, answering questions fluently, providing detailed data, and displaying a sincere attitude, perfectly embodying the image of a capable subordinate who cares about work and shares the burdens of his superiors.

"Director Zhao, as you know, the end of each month and the end of each quarter are the busiest times. With all kinds of reports, quarter-end settlements, and budgets for the next quarter, the current manpower is really stretched thin."

Temporary workers can do basic tasks, but we can't let them handle core data. If they make a mistake, the consequences would be huge.

Zhao Guodong pondered for a moment. He knew, of course, that Lang Tianrui and Yang Guangming had a close relationship, and he might have even overheard rumors about Secretary Yue's daughter and Yang Guangming's brother, but he wouldn't reveal it.

In his view, the report itself was well-written and supported by evidence, and the workload of the Labor and Wages Department had indeed increased, so adding an extra staff member was a reasonable requirement.

As for who gets the position, he doesn't really care as long as they meet the requirements.

Based on the needs of the job, he picked up a pen and signed his name on the report.

Suppressing his excitement, Lang Tianrui accepted the report with both hands and said firmly, "Thank you for your support, Factory Director! We will definitely work harder and live up to the factory's trust!"

Holding the report with Director Zhao's initial signature, Lang Tianrui felt much more at ease.

Back in Corey, he suppressed his excitement, only casually remarking during a chat with Team Leader Wang and a few other key members:
"Director Zhao is really considerate of how hard we work. He understood our department's application and individual reports, and has already signed them. Now we just need to see what the next steps are."

These words quickly spread within the Labor and Wages Department. Everyone assumed that this was the result of Section Chief Lang's hard work, and they developed a better impression of Factory Director Zhao Guodong and Lang Tianrui himself, and were even more eager for the application to be approved.

This atmosphere was exactly what Lang Tianrui wanted—it created a favorable public opinion environment for Yang Guangyao's subsequent promotion and subtly enhanced his own and Director Zhao's image.

The report was sent to Deputy Secretary Yue Xingguo's office according to procedure. Secretary Xiao Chen placed the report on top of Secretary Yue's pile of documents awaiting approval, knowing that it was important because Director Zhao had already signed it.

When Yue Xingguo saw the report, his eyes flickered slightly.

He immediately understood Lang Tianrui's intention and noticed Zhao Guodong's signature. He held the report, examining it carefully for a long time, his fingers tapping lightly on the table. The ticking of the office clock added to the quiet.

He has a clear mind.

Lang Tianrui's move was quite brilliant. He proactively submitted his application, with legitimate reasons and in accordance with the proper procedures. He first gained the approval of his supervisor, completely extricating his future father-in-law from the situation, who might have been accused of "placing his own people" in the application. This also gave him an opportunity to go with the flow and show consideration for his subordinate.

Moreover, Zhao Guodong's act of signing first made him feel a little amused.

This Zhao Dapao (a nickname for Zhao, a famous Chinese comedian) was surprisingly straightforward this time.

A barely perceptible smile appeared on Yue Xingguo's face.

He wasn't actually very satisfied with Yang Guangyao; aside from his good looks, he was quite ordinary. If he had better or more options, he would definitely choose someone else.

But what could he do when his daughter liked it? He tried to reason with her and persuade her, but it was no use. Since he couldn't change her mind, he had no choice but to accept it.

The only thing that comforted him was that the Yang family had three sons, and their daughter would live with her parents' family long-term after getting married, so it wouldn't be a problem.

Since our daughter is destined to marry Yang Guangyao, it's naturally a good thing to secure a formal government job for her future son-in-law in advance.

Now that Lang Tianrui has done such a thorough job, taking all aspects into consideration, what reason does he have to disagree?
He picked up the pen and, almost without hesitation, wrote his opinion after Zhao Guodong's signature: "Agreed. Please have the Labor and Wages Department handle the relevant procedures according to regulations. Yue Xingguo."

In addition, he explicitly crossed out the selection criteria that "priority should be given to educated youth who have returned to the city".

The process went exceptionally smoothly.

The factory office quickly issued an approval document, agreeing to add a formal position to the Labor and Wages Department for accounting work, and requiring the Labor and Wages Department to organize assessments and select suitable personnel in accordance with regulations.

When the approval document reached the Labor and Personnel Department, it caused a small stir. Everyone was happy that the department had finally increased its staffing, and they all speculated about who would get the position.

Lang Tianrui was overjoyed when he received the approval.

He immediately organized a small, perfunctory assessment based on the conditions set in the report.

He specifically invited colleagues from the factory office and the labor union to supervise him, in order to ensure fairness.

The assessment includes an abacus skills test, a written test on basic payroll knowledge, and the creation of a mock report.

As expected, Yang Guangyao won by a landslide, becoming the only candidate for this new position.

He is fast and accurate in abacus calculation, has excellent written test scores, and produces reports in a standardized and clear manner.

Despite the relaxed eligibility criteria, with eight temporary workers now eligible to participate, Yang Guangyao, with his more extensive work experience, still stood out without any controversy.

Everything was done discreetly.

The news that Yang Guangyao had been promoted from a temporary worker to a permanent employee did not cause much of a stir in the factory.

After all, it was just a worker position, and apart from the labor relations department staff and a few well-informed people, most workers didn't pay much attention to it.

Everyone just thought Section Chief Lang was amazing; he really managed to secure a spot for the section. Some people who knew about Yang Guangyao and Yue Xinlei's relationship just thought the guy was lucky to have such a good opportunity so soon after starting work.

After communicating with Section Chief Lang, Yang Guangming kept his mouth shut and didn't even tell his parents or older brother.

This matter needed to be handled discreetly, so when he got home, he casually said to Yang Guangyao, "Section Chief Lang values ​​you highly, so study your professional knowledge carefully these next few days."

Yang Guangyao didn't fully understand the weight of those words at the time, until all the formalities for his official employment were completed, at which point he suddenly realized their significance.

On Friday afternoon, after completing all the formalities, holding a brand-new work permit marked "permanent employee" and related forms and documents, Yang Guangyao walked out, feeling a little unsteady on his feet, as if he were walking on clouds.

The setting sun streamed through the corridor windows, gilding the edge of his work ID with gold.

Overwhelmed with joy and excitement, his heart pounded, his cheeks flushed, and his eyes even welled up with tears.

He never dreamed that he would solve the biggest problem of finding a formal job so quickly!

From now on, he is a formal employee of Hongxing State-owned Cotton Mill!

The seemingly insurmountable gap between him and Xinlei vanished almost instantly!
This means he has a stable income and future, the confidence to pursue Xinlei with dignity, and the ability to provide security for his future family.

He couldn't wait to tell Yue Xinlei this wonderful news.

He strode towards the accounting team's office and bumped into Yue Xinlei, who was coming out with a teacup. She was wearing a white polyester shirt and blue work pants, and her hair was styled in two braids; she looked fresh and energetic.

"Xinlei!" Yang Guangyao's voice trembled with excitement, his eyes shining brightly. He held up his work ID, his smile almost overflowing.

Seeing his expression and the new work permit and documents in his hand, Yue Xinlei immediately understood most of it. A bright smile bloomed on her face as she lowered her voice and asked, "Is it done?"

Her eyes sparkled with joy, genuinely happy for Yang Guangyao.

"Yes! It's all done! You're a full-time employee now!"

Yang Guangyao nodded vigorously, so excited he wanted to grab her hand, but managed to restrain himself. He simply handed her his work ID, saying, "Look! This is wonderful! This...this must be your father...Secretary Yue's help..."

Yang Guangyao was rambling incoherently, his heart filled with gratitude towards Yue Xingguo. He subconsciously assumed that this must be the result of his future father-in-law's arrangements.

Yue Xinlei took the work permit and looked at it, genuinely happy for him.

But remembering her father's conversation with her the night before, she hesitated for a moment, but decided to tell the truth anyway.

She pulled Yang Guangyao to a quiet corner of the corridor, her voice soft yet clear: "Guangyao, I'm happy for you! But... my dad specifically told me yesterday that your promotion was initiated by Section Chief Lang Tianrui, following the normal work requirements process. Factory Director Zhao Guodong was the first to sign off on the report, and my dad signed it later."

Seeing Yang Guangyao's somewhat surprised expression, she continued to explain, "My dad told me that I must make it clear to you that it's not that he doesn't want to help you, but this matter was mainly initiated by Section Chief Lang, and Director Zhao approved it first."

He didn't want you and your family to misunderstand and think he was abusing his power for personal gain... He said that Section Chief Lang handled this matter very well, and Director Zhao was also very supportive of the department's work.

Yang Guangyao was stunned. The excitement on his face subsided slightly, replaced by surprise and contemplation.

So... it wasn't arranged directly by Secretary Yue? Did Section Chief Lang apply on his own initiative? Or was it Director Zhao who gave the initial approval?

He was a little confused by the intricacies of the situation. But he sensed that things weren't as simple as they seemed. Why was Section Chief Lang suddenly so proactive? And why did Factory Director Zhao sign off so readily?
He immediately thought of his younger brother, Yang Guangming. It was Mingming! Mingming must have done something behind the scenes!
Although Xinlei said it wasn't Secretary Yue who directly intervened, Yang Guangyao knew in his heart that without Secretary Yue's connection and without his final approval, Section Chief Lang probably wouldn't have been so proactive, and the matter wouldn't have gone so smoothly.

His gratitude did not diminish, but the objects of his gratitude became more diverse and... subtle.

He took a deep breath, looked at Yue Xinlei, and said sincerely, "I understand. No matter what, I have to thank Secretary Yue... Without his approval, I certainly wouldn't be where I am today."

I also want to thank Section Chief Lang and Factory Director Zhao.

Of course, I want to thank you the most…

His gaze softened. "If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have had such good fortune."

Yue Xinlei blushed and gave him a reproachful look: "Don't talk nonsense again. It's because you performed well that Section Chief Lang and the leaders have noticed."

She paused, then lowered her voice, "My dad actually admires you quite a bit. He says you're hardworking and reliable, a promising talent. He just... doesn't want people to gossip."

Yang Guangyao nodded, a warm feeling welling up inside him. He understood Secretary Yue's concerns and respected his future father-in-law even more.

He secretly resolved to work even harder and live up to everyone's expectations, especially to not let Secretary Yue and Xinlei down.

The two looked at each other and smiled, their eyes reflecting endless joy and anticipation for the future.

The afterglow of the setting sun cast a warm glow on them, and the occasional passing colleagues in the corridor cast kind glances, seemingly able to sense the happiness flowing between the young couple.

Although the process was somewhat unexpected by Yang Guangyao, the result couldn't be better.

His life, because of this formal job and the wonderful girl beside him, has completely embarked on a new and hopeful path.

The work permit in his hand felt heavy, and the sense of security and belonging he felt was something he had never experienced before.

He knew that this was just the beginning.

The road ahead is long, but he is confident that he and Xinlei will walk steadily and happily together.

All of this was made possible by his younger brother Yang Guangming's ingenious arrangements and Section Chief Lang's strong support—Yang Guangyao will forever remember this gratitude and kindness.

As the get off work bell rang, Yang Guangyao and Yue Xinlei walked out of the office building side by side.

Yang Guangyao took a deep breath of the fresh evening air and felt completely refreshed.

As the sun sets, the sky is filled with a magnificent sunset, foreshadowing another beautiful day tomorrow.

(End of this chapter)