Courtyard House: My System - Artificial Human

Liu Haizhong, on the other hand, got excited the moment he saw Lin Weidong!

He secretly showed it off to his coworkers next to him.

See that guy standing next to Boss Lou? That's Lin Weidong!

He's from our compound! He even made the newspaper for catching an enemy spy! We're really good friends!

Liu Haizhong's coworkers were skeptical but also intrigued; it would be hard for anyone not to get excited in such a situation.

After the inspectors left, Liu Haizhong boasted about his relationship with Lin Weidong, thus gaining considerable prestige.

For a time, he was the most popular person in the forging workshop. Even when the workshop manager heard about it, he didn't criticize him for being passive and lazy. Instead, he offered him a cigarette to save face.

With a wide grin spreading across his face, he was ecstatic!

In addition to inspecting the workshop production, Lin Weidong and his entourage also checked the steel plant's production situation for the month, mainly focusing on procurement and shipment.

Currently, private factories, especially steel rolling mills, are subject to government control and supervision in both raw material procurement and finished product sales.

After inspection by the staff at the company, at least the materials on the surface were not problematic. In the current situation of maintaining stability, Lou Zhenhua is indeed conspicuous enough.

This shows that Lou Zhenhua's decision to donate the steel rolling mill was not without reason, and even demonstrated a certain vision in his view of the situation.

Based on the analysis of the original plot, Lou Zhenhua continued to live a wealthy life after donating the steel rolling mill.

As for the subsequent reports and investigations, he is not an isolated case; it has nothing to do with one's perspective, but rather with one's identity.

Lin Weidong and his two companions spent the afternoon at the steel rolling mill.

In the evening, Lou Zhenhua first suggested going out for dinner, but was politely declined. So he settled for hosting a banquet in the factory's small canteen.

Lin Weidong didn't make any decisions on his first field assignment, leaving everything to the other two. Seeing that they didn't object, he sat down as well.

At the dinner table, glasses jingled. Lin Weidong was a newcomer in the department, but a superior in the steel rolling mill, so he was toasted quite often.

But given his physical condition, he was only slightly tipsy at most, and with the help of the Eye of Truth, he remained composed and clear-headed throughout, whether he was cooperating with the two men in promoting policies or dealing with Lou Zhenhua and his group.

This left everyone stunned, marveling at Lin Weidong's young age and his capacity for alcohol comparable to that of a seasoned connoisseur.

In China's society, where personal relationships are deeply intertwined, being able to drink a lot can signify a wide range of things.

After several rounds of drinks and several dishes, everyone except Lin Weidong was slurring their words.

Lou Zhenhua was worried about the three of them riding alone, so he asked the driver to take them there.

Lin Weidong agreed on behalf of his two drunk colleagues.

He was equally worried; in the dead of winter, if someone got drunk and passed out on the road, they would be a cold corpse the next day.

However, when it was his turn, Lin Weidong politely declined.

Taking advantage of Hao Pingchuan's absence today, he needs to contact Chen Xueru to trigger the reward.

Of course, the truth couldn't be told to Lou Zhenhua.

"Mr. Lou, please don't worry. My situation is special and I wasn't drunk. I can go home by myself."

After giving a vague answer, Lin Weidong got on his bicycle and left.

He believed Lou Zhenhua was a smart man, and smart men love to overthink things.

But things turned out just as Lin Weidong had predicted.

Not long after he left, the information Lou Zhenhua wanted was delivered to his office by his subordinates.

A newspaper, plus the management of a forging workshop.

……

Qianmen Street.

As Lin Weidong entered Chen's Silk Shop and examined the fabrics, the system began loading the "Little Woman Under the Zhengyang Gate" module.

"Sir, what kind of fabric do you need? For making clothes or something?" Seeing Lin Weidong's distinguished appearance, Boss Chen personally greeted him, rubbing his hands as he stepped forward to strike up a conversation.

Lin Weidong's gaze swept over the status bar above his head.

[Identity: Chen Zhongjie (Owner of a silk shop)]

Status: Open for business

[Affection: Neutral/Polite]

"Call him 'comrade'!" Lin Weidong reminded him, pointing to the dark blue fabric displayed in the left corner of the store.

"I'll make a Zhongshan suit using that dark blue fabric."

Chen Zhongjie immediately understood and said, "Comrade, the fabric you chose is plain and unremarkable; it's for government employees."

Although it wouldn't sell for much money, Chen Zhongjie became even more interested. He held up the fabric and explained its advantages and disadvantages to Lin Weidong. Seeing that Lin Weidong had no complaints, he personally picked up a soft measuring tape to measure it.

Seeing that Lao Chen's attitude changed from "polite" to "attentive", Lin Weidong cooperated while chatting casually.

"Where is Mr. Chen from?"

"My ancestral home is Suzhou, but I've been in Beijing for many years. Business used to be unstable, with all the ups and downs, but thankfully, life got much better after liberation!"

Chen Zhongjie spoke with a mix of emotion and flattery, leaving no room for criticism in his words.

Lin Weidong sensed his caution and chuckled softly.

Things will get better and better.

"You're right!"

……

During the measurement process, Lin Weidong met the main character of this trip, Chen Xueru, a beautiful young woman of sixteen who already possessed a touch of allure.

She wore light makeup, with rosy lips, and a tasteful yet eye-catching dark green cheongsam embroidered with various patterns, showcasing her figure and her family's craftsmanship to the fullest.

Chen Xueru accompanied the two female guests down from the second floor, smiling as she saw them off at the door, attracting the attention of many passersby, but she was completely unaware, or rather... indifferent.

Lin Weidong frowned slightly at this.

He found it strange. What did Chen Xueru rely on to be so flamboyant? How did she survive the special period in the drama and then make it to the reform and opening up? Besides Fan Jinyou, did her family have any other official connections?

Lin Weidong's impression of him diminished significantly, and he stopped paying attention to him. Chen Zhongjie witnessed this scene.

After the measurements were taken and Lin Weidong was seen out of the store, he asked thoughtfully.

"Comrade, I noticed something amiss with my daughter just now... Could you please point it out? My Chen family will remember your kindness!"

Businessmen are most afraid of government officials, but Chen Zhongjie, with the mindset of "what can I do, I'll do it anyway," was extremely sincere.

"So it's Boss Chen's daughter. I thought they'd hired some famous performer!"

These words were truly excessive. Upon hearing this, Chen Zhongjie's face turned red with embarrassment, and he wanted to get angry. However, when he saw Lin Weidong raise his hand and point to several simply dressed women on the street, his face instantly turned pale.

"Oh! Thanks for reminding me. By the way, have you eaten yet? I'd like to invite you to Dongxinglou Restaurant. Could you give me some more pointers there?"

In Lin Weidong's view, the positive impression of Lao Chen had changed to one of "excellent gratitude".

It seems that Old Chen realized this, which greatly pleased Lin Weidong. It turns out that an old businessman has good judgment.

It was all for nothing that he had put in such a spur-of-the-moment effort. Just thinking about it made him furious. He, a transmigrator and system owner, lived a very proper life. You, a small merchant family, were so ostentatious. Didn't that make me, Lin Weidong, seem overly cautious?

"It's good that Boss Chen understands. There's no need for a meal. We have rules; we won't take a single needle or thread from the people. Just help me make these clothes, and that'll be enough. Goodbye!"

"Oh! Don't worry, I'll keep an eye on it myself!"

Chen Zhongjie immediately agreed loudly, and at the same time decided in his heart to befriend the other party more.

Chen Xueru propped herself up on her elbows and half-leaned behind the counter, watching everything that had just happened, her heart filled with curiosity.

I don't know who that outstanding young man is, what the two of them talked about, or why my father is being so polite.

Chen Zhongjie did not let her doubts linger for long.