Courtyard House: The Chef's Intelligence System

After Yang Ligong left, Secretary Nie got up and began cleaning his office, much to the astonishment of his female secretary.

He cleaned every nook and cranny thoroughly, then tidied his clothes and brewed another pot of top-grade West Lake Longjing tea.

Don't ask where it came from, just say it exists.

After sending his secretary away and locking the office door, he opened the cloth bag he had brought and took out a neatly folded blue Taoist robe.

The Taoist robe was a bit faded from washing, but it didn't have a single patch; it was very well preserved.

He then pulled out six copper coins from his Taoist robe pocket; yes, he was about to cast a divination…

This divination was performed for myself.

After losing, he took the five thousand yuan given to him by Yang Ligong and went home to retire, while also recommending Li Huaide to become the top leader.

If it works out, I'll still get the five thousand yuan Yang Ligong gave me and serve another term.

Why Secretary Nie knew fortune telling is all ancient history. In this world, one's identity is self-given, and who doesn't know a few underhanded tricks?

Secretary Nie looked at the copper coins on the table with a nostalgic expression and murmured:

"Heh... Thinking back to those days, I was born in a chaotic era, the world was in turmoil, and even cultivating immortality became a joke..."

"For the sake of the Dao in my heart, and for the sake of all living beings, I, the Daoist, have descended the mountain."

"I never imagined that today, for the sake of my future and my descendants, I would actually have the opportunity to use the skills I used to make a living. What a load of rubbish!"

"It doesn't matter. We come from the mortal world and return to the mortal world. Wherever we cultivate immortality, it doesn't matter."

"Who would know that I, Daoist Master, have cultivated immortality?"

After recalling his own experience, Secretary Nie sat down on the prepared meditation cushion and quietly recited the Huang Ting Jing (a Buddhist text)...

After a long while, he got up, picked up six copper coins, closed his eyes, recited a spell, and then threw the coins onto the table.

After the desktop noises stopped, Secretary Nie slowly opened his eyes, and upon seeing the divination result, he burst into uncontrollable joy:

"Holy crap, I did it! Hahahaha!"

Secretary Nie never expected that he would actually draw the Tai hexagram. It was truly auspicious, thanks to the blessings of the ancestral master!

The Tai hexagram, derived from the sixty-four hexagrams of the I Ching, is considered the most auspicious hexagram and is also the most widely recognized auspicious hexagram in folk tradition.

The hexagram: Earth above, Heaven below.

As the weather cools and the earth's energy rises, yin and yang interact, and all things flourish.

Meaning: Peace and prosperity for the nation, harmonious interpersonal relationships, successful career, harmonious family, and all things going well.

Core message: Small gains lead to great rewards; good fortune comes from little effort; much is gained with the help of benefactors.

Secretary Nie was overjoyed to receive this divination, and immediately knelt down and kowtowed three times towards the void:

"May the ancestral master protect us, may the ancestral master protect us."

He then took off his clothes, tidied up his belongings, and before long, he transformed from an old Taoist priest into Secretary Nie.

Secretary Nie sat down at his desk and began to write furiously.

"My dear former leader, it feels like I've seen you in person with these words. A few days apart feels like three autumns. Thanks to you, I'm in excellent health and have a great appetite..."

At the Ministry of Metallurgy, Minister Wang looked at the letter that Secretary Nie had sent, a strange expression on his face.

"You old bastard, you son of a bitch..." Minister Wang couldn't help but curse, but he quickly burst into laughter:

"Hahahaha..."

Minister Wang also liked this older subordinate very much; otherwise, how could Nie Wuji have secured his position as the head of the steel rolling mill?

Every member of the steel rolling mill's leadership team has a powerful backer.

Minister Wang fully agreed with Nie Wuji's idea of ​​serving another term.

This old guy used to be a bit lazy, but it seems that's not the case now.

The steel rolling mill had just been expanded and needed an experienced comrade like Nie Wuji to steer it.

Minister Wang had already made up his mind. Since that was the case, he would let the old man serve another term, after all, the two still had a bond.

As for Yang Ligong and Li Huaide, let's discuss that further.

Having made the decision, Minister Wang immediately put it into action; he was a man of action.

The next day, Yang Ligong also submitted the promotion reports of Secretary Nie's two younger relatives, which were received by the Organization Department.

The other five thousand yuan was delivered to Secretary Nie's office.

"Comrade Wuji, I've taken care of everything. As for the recommendation..."

Secretary Nie smiled and waved his hand:

"Don't worry, I've finished writing the report. Take a look and see if it needs any revisions. If not, I'll send it to the Ministry of Metallurgy today."

Yang Ligong smiled after hearing this, picked up the recommendation report on the table and read it through. Secretary Nie's wording was very precise and realistic, highlighting Yang Ligong's abilities and achievements.

Yang Ligong was naturally very satisfied, and his lips even started to curl upwards.

Secretary Nie felt a little sorry for Yang Ligong when he saw how happy he was, but that's how political struggles are. If you want me to come up, then I have to leave. Why should I leave?

However, he still needed to make things clear to Yang Ligong, emphasizing the need to distance himself from the situation.

"Comrade Ligong, don't be too happy yet. I'm just recommending you; it doesn't mean you'll definitely succeed."

"I have to be upfront about this: if it doesn't work out, the personnel appointments and dismissals cannot be reversed, and the money won't be refunded. You should be prepared for that."

Yang Ligong waved his hand:

"Comrade Wuji, you don't need to worry about this. I have my own way. As long as you recommend me, it's none of your business after that."

Having said that, he extended his right hand:

"Comrade Wuji, it's a pleasure working with you!"

"Hehehe, it's a pleasure doing business with you!"

After shaking hands, Yang Ligong left the secretary's office.

This recommendation report quickly landed on the desks of many high-ranking officials in the Ministry of Metallurgy.

Old Li was completely unmoved after reading Secretary Nie's letter of recommendation.

He had already discussed it with Li Huaide: to make no preparations, to remain calm and wait for the right moment, for not fighting was also a form of fighting.

In the Ministry of Metallurgical Industry, Minister Wang was the one who ultimately made the final decision on personnel appointments and removals.

Even if the top leader recommends it and it adds points, it's not necessarily effective.

Because the leaders of the Ministry of Metallurgy all knew Yang Ligong's skill level.

The advantages are obvious, but the disadvantages are even more damn obvious.

If Yang Ligong is promoted, the Ministry of Metallurgy should be prepared to clean up his mess.

On the contrary, Li Huaide remained very calm and composed.

Therefore, both of them were in the sight of the bigwigs in the Ministry of Metallurgy.

Anyway, it should be settled soon. When Minister Wang convenes another meeting, that will be when the head of the steel rolling mill will be appointed. It will be soon.

Minister Wang frowned again after reading Nie Wuji's letter of recommendation in his office. "What the hell are you up to, old man?"

In yesterday's letter, he said he wasn't old yet and could serve another term, so why did he suddenly recommend Yang Ligong?

He was busy and too lazy to guess, so he simply pressed the call button.

"Hello, connect me to the office of the Party Secretary of Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill."

"Hey, old boss?"

"Old man, what the hell are you doing? Explain yourself!"

Secretary Nie wiped away non-existent cold sweat from his forehead and, with a forced smile, recounted the deal with Yang Ligong.

Minister Wang's expression became even stranger after hearing this on the other end of the phone:

"Old man, that's a bit unethical of you..."

Secretary Nie said with a hint of helplessness:

"Old leader, Yang Ligong is going too far! I haven't even retired yet and he's already calling me 'Comrade Wuji' all the time. If I retire, won't he be calling me 'Old Deng'?"

"If I'm unhappy, how can Yang Ligong be happy?"

"But old boss, I really want to serve another term. I'm only 61, the perfect age to take risks!"

Minister Wang laughed and scolded:

"You're still as vengeful as ever. Don't worry, I'll let you serve another term, but let me make this clear: you have to produce results and not embarrass me, or I'll fire you!"

"I guarantee the mission will be accomplished!" Secretary Nie exclaimed excitedly.