Courtyard House: The Chef's Intelligence System

The steel rolling mill is not always smooth sailing; occasionally, people get injured while working.

There are all sorts of workplace injuries, including being hit on the head by parts, being electrocuted, and having broken arms or legs.

This kind of thing is unavoidable; the safety facilities are still far from adequate.

Even in Li Jiuzhou's cafeteria, someone broke their leg while going down the steps, which is just ridiculous.

After the steel rolling mill was expanded, there were more people and more things to do.

A large factory with more than 15,000 employees pays nearly one million yuan in salaries every month.

The food was alright; the workers paid for their own meal tickets, and the factory basically sold the food at cost price, so they could break even.

Fortunately, the factory's output was astonishing. When Secretary Nie convened an expanded meeting, he also reported the good news: the factory's reserve funds reached as high as 20 million yuan.

As long as no major disaster or calamity occurs, Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill will remain as stable as Mount Tai.

Twenty million! All the leaders, big and small, who came to the meeting gasped in shock. How much would twenty million be if it were piled up in front of them?

It should be a small mountain. This money belongs to the country. Everyone may be envious, but no one dares to have any crooked thoughts about it.

There's no way for an individual in a steel rolling mill to move funds within the plant.

That would only be possible if the top three leaders colluded in corruption.

The first, second, and third hands eat the meat, and the rest drink the soup.

The approval process for funds is very strict.

With so much money in hand, the top leaders were happy but also reluctant to spend more.

It's all hard-earned money; it's all from enduring hardship.

Large sums of money can be spared, but small sums must be spent. Summer is inherently dull and long, so psychological counseling for workers is also very important.

This expanded meeting convened by Secretary Nie was also for this reason: he wanted to spend some money to provide some benefits for the employees.

After all, the factory's success is partly due to the hard work and contributions of its workers.

Secretary Nie spoke from the main seat:

"Please feel free to speak; you may use any methods you have."

Yang Ligong picked up the conversation and said with a smile:

"How about this, or maybe we could add extra meals? Let the workers eat better?"

Secretary Nie smiled:

"Director Yang, the idea is good, but just adding extra food isn't enough."

Yang Ligong wasn't annoyed and looked at the others:

"The Party Secretary said the extra food wasn't enough, so what are your suggestions?"

Everyone was whispering among themselves, seemingly discussing what they could do.

But after discussing it for a long time, no one spoke up.

Secretary Nie looked around at everyone and suddenly saw Li Jiuzhou leaning back in his chair with a cigarette in his mouth, comfortably resting with his eyes closed, as if it had nothing to do with him.

"Comrade Jiuzhou, why don't you tell us?"

Secretary Nie decided to teach this unlucky kid Li Jiuzhou a lesson. "I'll make sure you can rest easy."

I could still scold you without giving you a proper explanation.

Li Jiuzhou quickly opened his eyes, gave Secretary Nie a resentful look, and said, "Why are you looking for me? I'm just the head of the cafeteria."

However, he wasn't intimidated. It was just a matter of having some good prize-winning activities, and he had already guessed what Secretary Nie was thinking.

The factory isn't busy right now, it's just a bit hot and the workers are lacking energy, it's no big deal.

Li Jiuzhou stubbed out his cigarette and stood up.

"Since the secretary has called on me, I'll share my humble opinion."

Secretary Nie's eyes lit up: "Oh, you really do have something! Tell me quickly."

Li Jiuzhou nodded:

"We can hold this tug-of-war competition, with the entire factory participating, lasting for two days, and teams competing according to department and workshop."

"Of course, if we've said the whole factory will participate, we can't leave out the leaders, so we also need to set up a leadership group."

"Let the workers see that we leaders are not only good at coordinating work, but also top-notch in tug-of-war."

"The top three teams will receive awards. The prizes are up to you, but they can't be too stingy, or there will be no motivation."

"Of course, the extra meals that Director Yang just mentioned will also be provided at the same time. The workers are under a lot of stress from working for long periods of time, so it's good to let them relax a bit."

"Then we'll take out some money to buy some daily necessities, ensuring that everyone in the factory receives an incentive bonus."

"Of course, we must invite reporters! It would be too presumptuous not to seize such a great publicity opportunity!"

"Bang! That's way too presumptuous!" Secretary Nie slammed his fist on the table and shouted.

He applauded Li Jiuzhou's idea, not that he was angry.

"Jiuzhou, did you come up with all of this yourself?" Secretary Nie asked with a smile.

Li Jiuzhou's eyes darted around:

"Not entirely. It was Deputy Secretary Li Huaide who often gave me guidance, saying that the workers have it tough, and we must ensure that they eat and drink well, and also relax after work."

Li Huaide was stunned by his nephew's words. "Damn it, they're targeting me?"

But why am I so happy?

Damn it... why did the corners of my mouth turn up like that? This is infuriating...

Secretary Nie couldn't hold it in any longer and burst into laughter:

"Hahaha, great! Comrade Li Jiuzhou is very good, and Comrade Huai De is also very good."

The remaining hundred or so people were speechless. Li Jiuzhou insisted on pinning the credit on Li Huaide. We're not stupid, we can see through it. Have some shame, you bastard!

However, they agreed with Li Jiuzhou's idea.

The entire audience participated, and reporters were even invited to witness it; it couldn't be better.

Moreover, it's a way to cool down the whole factory, and while having fun, they also get to eat and take things. What's wrong with that?

How much money can be lost if work is not started for two days?

With over 20 million in his account, he's got a backbone as strong as iron.

Besides, what's wrong with letting the workers enjoy themselves after working so hard for so long?

This is the true meaning of balancing work and rest.

If our Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill continues to suffer losses and continues to act recklessly, I will accept your criticism.

But now that we have over 20 million in savings in hand, are you still going to complain?

That would be a bit difficult to handle.

Secretary Nie asked everyone to raise their hands to vote, and without exception, it passed unanimously.

Next, we discussed the details, such as how many items to buy and what to eat for extra meals.

Li Jiuzhou was appointed as the general director of this event, in charge of all competition matters.

The factory's broadcasting station promptly relayed the message after the meeting.

The workers erupted in cheers upon hearing this.

They immediately began selecting people to join the tug-of-war competition.

Everyone was very motivated to participate, but a team could only have 20 people.

The only contest they can have is a contest of strength, like arm wrestling.

Inside the fitter's workshop, Yi Zhonghai had defeated fifteen opponents in a row, and was in high spirits.

Comrade Jia Dongxu defeated twelve people in a row, arrogance reigning supreme!

In the First Canteen, Sha Zhu created an invincible legend.

The farm... everyone except the elderly works at the farm, because there aren't many people.

Regardless of winning or losing, I'm actively participating.

The publicity team carried cameras and ran around taking pictures in various workshops of the factory. These were all materials, and also beautiful moments.

The news that the Red Star Steel Rolling Mill held a tug-of-war competition during its two-day holiday quickly spread throughout Beiping.

Workers from many other factories were also eager to participate after hearing the news; they wanted to do the same thing!