Courtyard House: The Chef's Intelligence System

After receiving guidance from his father, Yang Ligong immediately began preparations.

The next day, a notice was issued to the factory that the highest level of management of the steel rolling mill would organize a democratic life meeting.

The date is set for 10 a.m. the day after tomorrow.

In the deputy secretary's office at the steel rolling mill, Li Huaide frowned as he looked at the notice.

"What's Old Yang up to?"

"Forget it, I'll deal with whatever comes my way. I, Li Huaide, am not afraid of anyone."

The same thing happened to other leaders, who were all puzzled by Yang Ligong's sudden initiation of a democratic life meeting.

But everyone is actively preparing; once the food is on the table, a battle is about to begin.

You can't sit back and relax just because you're not involved.

Secretary Nie looked at the meeting notice in his office with a strange smile, and his aged yet authoritative voice echoed in the room:

"Is this coming for me?"

"They didn't even tell me, the Party Secretary, before they were going to hold a democratic life meeting. Do they think they don't respect me, an old man?"

"Then what's the point of my promotion?"

"This is interesting, this is so damn interesting! This is more like it! Working all day is so boring. It's good for everyone to blush and sweat a little, hahaha..."

Just then, a knock sounded on the door:

"Bang bang bang..."

"Enter."

Secretary Liu Juan entered the room with a document in her hand and respectfully placed it on Secretary Nie's desk:

"Secretary, these are the factory's mid-year production data."

"Hmm..." Secretary Nie nodded without saying anything more.

After seeing that the secretary had no further instructions, Liu Juan walked to the side, picked up the kettle, weighed it in her hand, and feeling that there wasn't much water left, went out to fill it with boiling water.

She returned quickly, put the kettle back in its place, and brewed another pot of hot tea for Secretary Nie.

"Secretary, this is top-quality Da Hong Pao tea, just delivered from above."

Secretary Nie smiled upon hearing this:

"Oh? Getting promoted really makes a difference, huh? Now you're even drinking Da Hong Pao tea, hehe..."

Liu Juan smiled upon hearing this:

"That's right, Secretary. I thought I wouldn't be able to serve you anymore a while ago."

"The secretaries of the other leaders ridiculed me for quite a while." After saying this, Liu Juan looked aggrieved.

Secretary Nie glanced at Liu Juan without saying a word. She was 35, still quite attractive, but unfortunately, I'm no longer capable of handling her…

However, since his secretary had been wronged, he, as her leader, still felt he had to offer her some comfort.

"Little Liu, there's never a shortage of people who fawn over the powerful and bully the weak in this world. As long as I'm still in power, who would dare to laugh at you? If anyone does, just say so, and I'll deal with them."

Upon hearing this, Liu Juan immediately started to shed tears of grievance:

"Secretary, to be honest, even though you've been promoted now, they still laugh at me."

"To say that your secretary, the head of the steel rolling mill, is only a staff member while the secretaries of other leaders are all deputy section-level cadres, is simply an insult to you."

"I...I don't think I'm suited for the job of a secretary. Please let me go back to the logistics department."

"I... I'll embarrass you if I stay by your side any longer."

"Bang!"

Secretary Nie roared angrily:

"presumptuous!"

"How dare you, Xiao Liu! Just listen to me, with me here, you have nothing to fear."

Liu Juan was startled and looked at Secretary Nie in horror.

Seeing that Liu Juan was frightened, Secretary Nie softened his tone:

"Xiao Liu, I didn't mean to yell at you just now. It was my mistake to make you feel wronged at work."

Liu Juan quickly intervened, saying, "No, no, Secretary, you're not wrong. I misspoke."

Secretary Nie waved his hand:

"Xiao Liu, let me finish what I have to say."

Liu Juan nodded respectfully.

"At the time, I thought I was going to retire, so I didn't promote you. At the same time, I was also testing you. I will definitely make arrangements for you after I retire."

"However, I haven't stepped down yet. As the top leader, the secretary's rank naturally cannot be low."

"To make up for it, I'll find a way to promote you later."

After saying this, Secretary Nie looked at Liu Juan and revealed a meaningful smile:

"Little Liu, do you want to improve?"

Secretary Nie's gaze made Liu Juan feel as if her little thoughts had been seen through, but it wasn't a big deal. Since the secretary had asked, she had to answer honestly.

"Secretary... I freaking... I freaking desperately want to get promoted!"

Upon hearing this, Secretary Nie burst into laughter:

"Hahahaha..."

"That's right. It's good to want to improve. Now you need to do your job well and stop letting people bully you. Otherwise, you'll really be slapping me in the face."

Upon hearing this, Liu Juan stood at attention and replied:

"Secretary, thank you for your guidance. I will definitely do my job well!"

Secretary Nie nodded in satisfaction and waved his hand at Liu Juan:

"Go, go and call the Organization Minister over here. Hurry up, run forward! I'll get this done for you today!"

Upon hearing this, a fleeting look of surprise crossed Liu Juan's face, and she quickly replied:

"Yes, Secretary, I'll take care of it right away."

After saying that, he turned and left the office. His future was at stake, so he had to hurry up and get things done!

Soon, Zhang He, the organization minister, arrived at the secretary's office and, at the secretary's request, drafted Liu Juan's promotion report on the spot.

Just as the factory was about to close for the day, Liu Juan's promotion was announced over the loudspeaker.

The announcer was a woman with a very clear voice.

"Now broadcasting a personnel appointment: Comrade Liu Juan has been promoted to the rank of section chief and appointed as the deputy director of the steel rolling mill office, enjoying the treatment of a deputy division chief."

The workers didn't even look up when they heard the news; what did it have to do with them?

However, Yang Ligong's secretary, Yang Yulan, and others were not calm.

Good heavens, the free-range chicken has turned into a golden phoenix! The clerk has been promoted directly to the level of a section chief (with the treatment of a deputy director), and is also the deputy director of the factory's office.

He became the boss of all the secretaries.

Isn't this like taking advantage of them?

How can this be allowed?

So they all went to their leaders and used every trick in the book, hoping to get promoted further.

As a result, he was naturally scolded, since Secretary Nie was the top leader, a deputy ministerial-level cadre.

Is it excessive for someone to promote a secretary to the level of section chief?

That's incredibly low-key. Some vice-ministerial level leaders' secretaries are actually deputy division-level cadres.

This is nothing at all, it's very low-key, okay?

They've already struggled to promote their secretary to deputy section chief, and they still want to make her a full-fledged section chief?

Even though we ate meat, we can't just ignore the rules and do whatever we want; that's not allowed.

Of course, it's still possible for someone like Yang Guangming or Li Huaide to be promoted to the position of secretary.

After all, he's a high-ranking official; they, a bunch of deputy directors, can forget about it.

Besides, this is a steel rolling mill, not a local government. It's good enough that they have a secretary. What more could they ask for?

In the factory director's office, Yang Yulan nestled affectionately in Yang Ligong's arms.

"Old Yang, can't you give me a promotion? It's so frustrating that Liu Juan is always ahead of me..."

Yang Ligong's hands were moving around restlessly, and he replied without even lifting his eyelids:

"I'd like to be promoted like Secretary Nie. Do you think that's allowed?"

"Listen to me, Yulan, you're already a deputy section chief, you should be content."

"Besides, why are you women going around badmouthing Secretary Nie's secretary?"

"Secretary Nie may be getting old, but he's not incapable of wielding a knife."

"Even when beating a dog, you have to consider its owner."

"Don't take me for a pushover. Listen to me, don't cause any trouble. I'll promote you later."

After saying this, Yang Ligong opened his eyes and smiled:

"Magnolia, please treat me to a meal. I haven't had meat in ages."

After receiving Yang Ligong's promise, Yang Yulan decided to reward him.

Besides, it's not even certain who will reward whom.