Courtyard House: The Chef's Intelligence System

Xu Damao felt relieved after receiving Li Jiuzhou's promise and started clamoring that he would host a dinner party at home that night.

Li Jiuzhou and Shazhu didn't refuse. In courtyard number 95, Xu Damao's house was the most suitable place for the younger generation to drink and chat, because there were no elders or other people to disturb them.

After tidying himself up, Yang Guangming went to find his uncle, Yang Ligong.

Yang Ligong could tell that his nephew looked rather disheveled, with bruises on his face; even a fool would know what had happened to him.

Yang Ligong frowned. He really didn't want to deal with his nephew's personal issues, after all, he was very busy right now and his situation wasn't very good either.

He just wanted to get through this period, to be very peaceful, not seeking merit, but only avoiding mistakes.

But since his nephew had come, the first thing to do was to find out the reason. However, Yang Ligong's question was very meaningful:

"What's wrong, Guangming? Is it business or personal?"

That simple sentence said it all. I didn't say I didn't care; I was asking if it was a business matter or a personal matter.

Those who understand the meaning should think carefully before answering, and Yang Guangming naturally understood.

Telling my second uncle seemed like tattling, but I couldn't swallow my anger if I didn't, so I gritted my teeth and told him directly.

Yang Ligong didn't show much expression, but listened quietly.

It wasn't a big deal; Yang Ligong didn't take it to heart. He waited until Yang Guangming finished speaking before speaking:

"Using power to intimidate others isn't wrong, but it will give people leverage against you. Guangming, do you want your uncle to be manipulated?"

Yang Guangming answered immediately without hesitation:

"Uncle, of course I don't want that. I'll only be better off if you go further."

Hearing this, Yang Ligong smiled with satisfaction: "The fact that you understand this shows that you're not stupid. Xu Damao is just a nobody; he can't compare to you, an intern cadre."

"Once your administrative rank is promoted, he'll be completely at your mercy, so there's no need to rush."

"A moment of patience brings calm, a step back opens up a vast sky."

"If you really want to make things difficult for Xu Damao, Uncle can also step in."

"No, no, no." Yang Guangming quickly refused after hearing this. His third uncle had already made his point so clear; it would be foolish for him to still want to retaliate against Xu Damao.

"Uncle, let's leave it at that for now. There will be plenty of opportunities in the future."

"That's good. Go on out if there's nothing else," Yang Ligong said calmly.

Yang Guangming left the office. His third uncle's attitude had made him change color several times. He had experienced the authority of a leader up close, and at the same time, he longed for it. This was the taste of power.

Yang Guangming felt he had to work harder. His third uncle was right; there would be plenty of opportunities to deal with a minor character like Xu Damao in the future.

He is now nothing more than the nephew of Deputy Factory Director Yang.

This year, Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill is expanding and hiring more people, recruiting a lot of talents who graduated from vocational schools and universities.

Yang Guangming belongs to the least valuable group because he is not a technical talent.

The steel rolling mill now needs technical personnel who have graduated from vocational high schools.

Otherwise, why would Yang Guangming have been assigned to the propaganda department? It's because his professional skills aren't very good.

Moreover, even though the propaganda department knew he was Yang Ligong's nephew, not many people tried to curry favor with him.

Because he's no longer of any use, Yang Ligong, after being demoted last time, no longer helps people with anything. He'll use any connections or gifts he can get.

In this situation, who the hell would try to get close to you, Yang Guangming? It's a waste of time.

In today's steel rolling mills, there are at least 80 to 100 vocational school graduates. Who's going to curry favor with whom? Whether they can actually become leaders is still unknown.

The steel rolling mill has made very smooth progress in the past six months, with the expansion of the plant and the recruitment of more staff proceeding simultaneously.

Three new factory buildings have been constructed and are nearing completion. The construction is progressing very quickly, and now we are just waiting for the equipment to arrive so that we can arrange for manpower to assemble the production line.

The factory originally planned to expand its workforce to more than 7000 people, but that was clearly not enough, so another meeting was held to expand it to more than 1000 people.

This is a decision made by the higher authorities: if we're going to expand, let's make it bigger, and while expanding, we should also solve problems for society.

For example, the employment issue for ordinary people.

The steel rolling mill has expanded from more than 3600 employees to more than 10,000, and is expected to help solve the employment problem for about 7000 people in society.

This is a good thing, we must do it, and we must do it well!

Recruiting 7000 people is a lot for Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill, but it's nothing in Beiping City.

There are many people without jobs, and not just anyone can get a job at a steel rolling mill.

First, there is a screening process. The first step is a recommendation letter from the neighborhood committee. Families with financial difficulties will receive a red-inked approval and will be given priority in admission, and so on.

Furthermore, they consider the applicant's education level or other skills; if so, the factory will make alternative arrangements.

Young people without skills go directly to become apprentices, such as fitters, blacksmiths, welders, electricians, etc.

Middle-aged people can also be apprentices. It's not that older people can't do it; everyone can participate and learn.

Steel rolling mills primarily employ three trades: fitter, forger, and welder, with other trades as secondary roles.

Of course, the fact that Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill hired so many people means that some had connections or paid to buy work positions.

Although this practice is not openly discussed, everyone knows that leaders at the deputy section chief level and above all have a quota for recommendations.

Take Li Jiuzhou for example. He was given 20 slots by his superiors and asked to recruit people and complete the task by the end of this year.

This isn't a mission at all; it's money being handed to you. The leaders all know this perfectly well; it's an extra perk.

Of course, you have to handle this kind of thing yourself. If someone reports you for buying and selling workstations, you'll basically be in deep trouble.

Each leader has a quota, so they definitely won't report each other. If they did, they'd be foolish, and who the hell would want to work with them afterward? It's incredibly annoying.

There is another consensus: no one will give up their spot at this time.

Only the spots you hold at the very last moment are the real gold nuggets.

Haven't you seen how many ordinary people are going to great lengths to get jobs in steel mills?

Now that things have come to this, there's no need to worry about the final stages, so leaders, just wait patiently.

A workstation in the steel rolling mill now costs 520 yuan. This is a private transaction, and the factory doesn't care or have any say in it. It has nothing to do with them, and the money doesn't even reach their hands.

They have their own benefits, and this recruitment expansion is an opportunity. The factory leaders won't say it outright, but they'll say that you've been given a spot and you can figure out how to operate it yourself. In short, they'll play it safe.

Having a spot is a benefit, but it can also be a liability.

There are generally 20 recommendation slots for deputy section chiefs and section chiefs, and 30-50 slots for deputy section chiefs and above.

Based on current market prices, Li Jiuzhou has over ten thousand yuan in his hands.

When the meeting to allocate quotas had just ended, several deputy section chiefs almost jumped up, their excitement written all over their faces.

How could I not be excited when I'm really about to make a fortune?

I'm about to post this, can't I just have a moment of happiness?