Courtyard House: The Chef's Intelligence System

The two leaders were very busy, so they shook hands with Secretary Nie, Li Huaide, and Li Jiuzhou to say goodbye.

Li Jiuzhou's palms were still warm, really warm, and his heart was burning hot too.

At this moment, Minister Wang waved to Li Jiuzhou and the other two.

"minister."

Minister Wang smiled:

"Yeah, you three did a great job, you made me proud. Go back and wait, it's time to give you more responsibilities."

Upon hearing this, the excitement in the eyes of the three was palpable.

Secretary Nie smiled and said:

"Minister, do you mean I'm going to be on equal footing with you so soon?"

After hearing this, Minister Wang cursed:

"Get lost, you wish! Who said that taking on more responsibility means we're on equal footing? You're dreaming!"

Secretary Nie has a very thick skin:

"Hehe, I'm just excited."

"Go back, go back and wait for our instructions!"

On the way, the three of them rode in a car, all sitting in the back seat, and they had something to say to each other.

Inside the car, the three men were smoking. Secretary Nie smiled and said:

"Jiuzhou, thanks to you, this old man is about to get promoted again. I just don't know where I'll go. I guess I'll be transferred directly to the Ministry of Metallurgy."

Li Huaide echoed:

"I guessed so. I just don't know what will happen to me. Will I go straight to vice-ministerial level?"

Secretary Nie nodded:

"That's possible. The advancement of Kyushu is a done deal; such a significant achievement can't be suppressed!"

Li Jiuzhou was also in a good mood:

"If I get promoted to the director-general level, then that means I'll have to make room for someone else. Who will leave, my uncle or Director Yang?"

"I can't just promote me to a higher rank but not give me the corresponding rights, or something bad will happen."

Li Huaide shook his head: "It's probably unlikely that I'll be promoted to vice-ministerial level. Let's not think about it too much and wait for the notification."

A few days later, the news spread, and a small group of people learned about Li Jiuzhou's actions.

Yang Ligong naturally learned about this from his father and was severely scolded.

He was trembling with anger because he wasn't credited for this time, damn it...

The factory's top four managers secretly pulled each other by the pinky finger but didn't include him. What's the difference between that and being sidelined?

Moreover, Yang Ligong's contribution this time was so great that his eyes were red with envy.

He was in a bad mood, so he called a small meeting with a few people.

When everyone had arrived, Yang Ligong complained to Li Jiuzhou:

"Jiuzhou, why didn't you take me with you? You...you're so foolish..."

Upon hearing this, Li Jiuzhou smiled slightly:

"Factory manager, you really have a bad memory. I was the one who asked you to help me get a photocopier back then."

"You said you were busy, so what could I do?"

"I never expected to have this achievement today. Even if I did, it was because you didn't seize the opportunity, so don't blame me..."

Upon hearing this, Yang Ligong was lost in memories. Li Jiuzhou had indeed asked him for help, but he had refused.

Yang Ligong was filled with remorse whenever he thought about it.

At this moment, Secretary Nie spoke:

"You deserve credit for this? That's where you went wrong. If you had participated back then, you would definitely have gotten a share of the credit today."

"Eh..."

Having said all that, Yang Ligong couldn't say anything more; he was just angry.

Because of this incident, he is very likely to be transferred.

It's definitely not a promotion; a lateral transfer is the most likely possibility, because they need to make room for Li Jiuzhou.

Li Jiuzhou is already the deputy secretary; the next step he can take is as factory director.

That evening, Yang Ligong went back to his father-in-law's house to ask him what to do next.

"Dad, what do you think will be my assignment this time?"

Old Wang pondered for a moment, then lit a cigarette:

"It's fine to tell you, but it must be kept secret. After initial communication with our Ministry of Metallurgy, Secretary Nie has been officially transferred to the ministry."

"Li Huaide takes office as the Party Secretary and top leader of Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill!"

Yang Ligong's face looked somewhat bitter:

"Dad, what should I do?"

Old Wang looked at him:

"The ministry wants to transfer you to the First Steel Rolling Mill as its director and deputy secretary!"

Yang Ligong's eyes lit up. This... seems like a good idea. It would give him an extra deputy secretary position.

He could have competed with Li Huaide at the Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill, but now that Li Huaide has made great contributions, he can no longer compete with him and has to find another way.

Old Wang hadn't finished speaking yet:

"That's what the ministry means, but I have other ideas. I'd like to transfer you to Shijingshan District as deputy district head to enrich your political experience."

"What? Only a deputy district head? That's such a low starting point!" Yang Ligong was even more displeased when he heard that it was a deputy district head position, and from a suburban area like Shijingshan.

Old Wang shook his head when he saw that his son was so unhappy:

"Don't think that the deputy district head's position is low. No matter what, it's still in the capital. It's good enough that there's a position available. Do you know how many people would fight tooth and nail for it? And you, you actually picked it."

"Dad, I think I'll go and become the factory manager of the No. 1 Steel Rolling Mill. I'm familiar with that job, and I'm less likely to make mistakes."

Old Wang shook his head with some regret. It wasn't that being a factory director was bad; it was very good, and the prospects were excellent.

If he puts in a lot of effort before he retires, his son can at least become a vice-minister. He doesn't dare to dream of becoming a minister; that depends on opportunity.

It's not just about having a powerful backer; it's about ability.

There are no silver spears and wax heads among the officials; they all have real skills to rely on.

Since our son still wants to be the factory manager, then let him be.

The Ministry of Metallurgy quickly took action, and the Organization Department came down to have a routine talk with Li Huaide, Li Jiuzhou, and Yang Ligong.

Three days later, the job change was announced in the factory.

Secretary Nie was transferred to the Ministry of Metallurgical Industry as Vice Minister, wielding real power.

Of course, someone gave him their seat.

Li Huaide took office as the Party Secretary and top leader of Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill.

Li Jiuzhou took office as the director, deputy secretary, and second-in-command of Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill.

Comrade Yang Ligong was transferred to the First Steel Rolling Mill as its director and deputy secretary.

Yang Ligong packed up and moved away. The family compound of the First Steel Rolling Mill was built to be better and bigger, so he had no reason not to move.

So Courtyard No. 2 became empty.

Secretary Nie originally didn't want to move, but if he didn't, the newly promoted Standing Committee member of the factory would have nowhere to live.

I gritted my teeth and moved away anyway, even though I was very reluctant to leave.

As the current head of the household, Li Huaide could move to Courtyard No. 1, but he doesn't really want to.

They had only just moved in, and now they have to move again.

However, Li Jiuzhou told him that the feng shui of Courtyard No. 1 was excellent.

Li Huaide moved without hesitation. What was there to wait for?

Li Jiuzhou himself did not move and still lived in Courtyard No. 4.

Just kidding, he put a lot of effort into renovating the yard, how could he let others benefit from it?

Does the fact that he doesn't live in Courtyard No. 2 mean he's not the second-in-command at Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill?

Who the hell dares to blow this up?

It can be said that the prestige of the uncle and nephew in the factory has now reached its peak!

The entire No. 95 compound was in an uproar!

Li Jiuzhou has been promoted to factory director! That's a huge factory with more than 30,000 employees! He's second only to the factory director!

One can imagine the extent of their power.

Yi Zhonghai is a little worried. His biggest backer has been transferred. What does the future hold for him?

Will Li Jiuzhou promote him?

The answer is unknown.