The strong fisherman in the courtyard

"Did you take Ruirui out just now? When I came back today, I saw that Ruirui was in a bad mood, and I was planning to talk to you about it now."

Women are very delicate in their thoughts. If Li Ming hadn't been paying attention to his own sister, he might not have noticed if it was someone else.

Li Ming nodded, then took out a cigarette and lit it. He had been busy coaxing his sister just now, and now that he was done he subconsciously wanted to light up a cigarette.

"I have dealt with Ruirui's problem. In fact, it was one of her former classmates who had some problems in the countryside recently, and the girl couldn't accept it for a while." This kind of topic cannot be said too obviously. Besides, Wu Xuanxuan on the opposite side is also a smart person. After hearing what Li Ming said, she naturally understood it.

"It's good that it's okay."

"But if it's convenient for you in the future, please help take care of her at the steel mill. I'll think of a way to get Ruirui into your publicity department during this time, okay?"

Wu Xuanxuan laughed out loud when she heard it, as if the summer breeze was gently brushing her cheeks, bringing a hint of coolness.

"Okay, I get it. Ruirui is really good to have a brother like you."

"Of course!" Comrade Li Ming accepted the compliment straightforwardly. When Wu Xuanxuan saw this, the smile on her face became even brighter.

"Then shouldn't you show some appreciation?" Wu Xuanxuan suddenly became interested and joked to Li Ming.

Li Ming was stunned for a moment, then nodded, "No problem! How about treating me to a meal?"

"can."

"Tomorrow night we'll have hot pot at Donglaishun?"

Wu Xuanxuan nodded, with a smile flowing freely in her eyes.

It's no wonder that Li Ming chose Donglaishun every time. There were many places to eat in the city at that time, but few were suitable for Li Ming of his age.

Although there are still quite high-end restaurants like Lao Mo, Li Ming, who traveled through time from the future, has been to more than one or two more luxurious restaurants. Moreover, the people who often visit Lao Mo at this time are generally the children of wealthy families.

The Old Beijing Moscow Hotel is a Russian restaurant with a profound historical heritage. It was founded in 1954 and was originally intended to serve the Russians and some other foreigners. As time went by, the Moscow Hotel gradually became synonymous with Western food in the minds of the citizens of Old Beijing.

Now, ordinary people can go there, as long as they have enough money! The hotel's architectural style and interior decoration reflect a strong Russian style, from the gorgeous chandeliers to the exquisite murals, to the traditional wooden furniture, all of which reveal classicism and elegance. On the menu of the Moscow Hotel, classic Russian delicacies such as braised beef in a pot, baked fish with cream, cream of mushroom soup, baked mixed salad with cream and foie gras are all must-have dishes for diners. These dishes are not only authentic in taste, but also finely made, and are deeply loved by customers.

To be honest, Li Ming didn't like having anything to do with the kids from the compound, so he didn't have any thoughts about the Moscow Restaurant in this old city. His goal after traveling through time in this life was very simple - make some money!

No matter in which era, the money in the pocket is always what most people pursue. Li Ming is also an ordinary man, so naturally he has a deep obsession with money.

Moreover, after becoming rich, their family can at least live a better life in this era. That's enough. Li Ming is quite satisfied!

After leaving the outer courtyard, Li Ming walked happily towards his home. Although he had to treat everyone tomorrow, it didn't matter. Comrade Li had plenty of money! What's more, he was having dinner with a beautiful woman, which was even more pleasant!

"Xuanxuan, were you chatting with Mingzi in the yard just now?" Mother Wu asked curiously when she saw her daughter coming in with a smile on her face.

Wu Xuanxuan nodded, and then briefly recounted the content of the conversation she had just had with Li Ming.

"Ruirui is lucky to have a good brother!" said Wu's mother with a smile.

Wu Xuanxuan nodded with a smile.

"Then will you go out to dinner with Mingzi tomorrow?" Wu's mother made an unexpected turn.

Wu Xuanxuan's smile froze. She had just said it, but she didn't expect her mother to bring it up again.

"Well, he wants to treat me to dinner." Wu Xuanxuan said casually. What she just said to her mother had been processed by Wu Xuanxuan, so there was nothing wrong with her saying that.

This time, Wu's mother didn't say much. She went back to the house with a smile. As for the children's affairs, just let them develop on their own.

It’s not that their family hasn’t arranged blind dates for Wu Xuanxuan, but every time the blind date partner has some issues.

It seems like it’s not easy to meet a normal person!

Later, after the three of them moved into this courtyard house, they saw that their daughter had different feelings for Li Ming, so they just went along with her.

To be honest, Wu Xuanxuan is not very old. Although she seems a little old for a woman who has not yet married at this age, the Wu family is not a pedantic family. They are very concerned about the marriage of their own daughter and respect Wu Xuanxuan's choice.

When Wu Xuanxuan saw that she was alone in the room again, she couldn't help but pat her chest and breathed a sigh of relief. She couldn't explain it, she was just a little nervous just now!

Chapter 379 Promotion and salary increase!

Time flies and it's the end of the month in the blink of an eye. Li Ming is now in Li Huaide's office.

"You kid got a good deal this time, haha!" Li Huaide was laughing when he heard what Li Ming said about the group of losers in their three groups competing for the position of section chief.

"You bought a position as a section chief for 100 kilograms of food. Hey! This business is what you do!"

Li Huaide was really happy for Li Ming. After all, he was one of his own. How could he not be happy when he got the position of section chief for free? Li Ming was less than 20 years old, and he had already become a section chief. He would definitely be a key member of Li Huaide's team in the future.

Although Li Huaide has just become the deputy factory director and is far from the position of factory director for a while, it does not affect his preparations in advance at all, right?

Li Ming nodded with a smile, "You are right, I did pick it up this time, haha!"

The steel mill just reported to Li Ming three times in a row, and now the people in the factory are discussing it lively! As I said before, it is not easy to get so many things in public!

No matter how Li Ming got it, can't he be cleared of the crime with the help of the deputy factory director?

It’s not like the steel mill didn’t pay for these hundred kilograms of grain. The steel mill paid and provided the location. What’s the difference between this and picking it up for free?

"This time your level has been directly promoted to level 4 clerk, which is equivalent to a regular college student. Your monthly salary is 55 yuan, plus the subsidy for your purchasing section chief, it's 60 yuan a month. Boy, you are almost earning as much as your father now." Li Huaide likes Li Ming more and more. He is so young and has a great potential!

At the age of less than 20, you can earn the salary of a level 4 clerk, which is the same as a college student after being converted to a regular employee. You definitely have a bright future! Although college students earn a lot of money after being converted to a regular employee, they may not necessarily be able to become a section chief, right?

"Anyway, it's a little higher than my mom's level 5 clerk, hehe." Li Ming smiled and handed Li Huaide a cigarette, lighting it for him attentively, "But it's still my uncle Li who is awesome, right? Otherwise, where would I get so much food?"

These words touched Li Huaide's heart. Although he had promised Li Ming before, the other party now took all the credit for him, which made Li Huaide even more satisfied.

"But you should just stay in this position for the next two years. There's no benefit in us promoting you too quickly! The most important thing is that you are still young and have a lot of time left!"

"Don't worry, I'm not greedy. I'm very satisfied now." Li Ming said happily.

Li Huaide did this for his own good. Li Ming was not the kind of person who couldn't tell good from evil, so he naturally understood what was meant.

"Then let's do this for now. Go back to your unit and get along well with your colleagues. When it's your turn to recruit more people in the future, I'll let you know."

"But don't be lazy, kid. As a section chief, if you forget to report for the meetings at the steel mill twice a month, I will ask Secretary Wang to go to your house and drag you away!"

"Well, don't worry, your nephew knows what's going on!"

Li Ming chatted with Li Huaide for a while before walking out of Li Huaide's office. Secretary Wang in the small office outside also congratulated Li Ming and said it was not an exaggeration to say that he had a bright future!

The second canteen of the steel rolling mill.

As Li Ming's apprentice, Ma Hua was very concerned about all matters concerning Li Ming. Li Ming's affairs were just called out three times through the loudspeaker, which shocked Ma Hua so much that he couldn't close his mouth!

I didn't expect his master to be so awesome! Not only is he younger than Ma Hua, but he also got a position as a section chief. It's amazing! Ma Hua's thighs are getting bigger and bigger!

As the new canteen director of the second canteen, Xu Qiang has been very concerned about the canteen's affairs recently. When he heard the announcement on the loudspeaker, he couldn't help but feel happy for Li Ming.

There was nothing wrong between him and Li Ming. It was his former subordinate's ability to climb up to the top! They still had a close relationship!

Everyone in the second cafeteria was surprised, but they were the only ones who were working happily. As for He Yuzhu? His face looked like someone had dug up his ancestral grave!

With a dark face, he sat in the corner, gloomily thinking about something! It was only at this moment that the canteen was done, otherwise Xu Qiang, the canteen director, would have to give this fool a good beating!

Steel rolling mill welding workshop,

When Comrade Lao Li heard the loud speaker of the steel rolling mill, the tools in his hands fell on the operating table. However, no one cared about these little things. A son is honored by his father, and a father is honored by his son. In fact, the principle is the same.

Not to mention that Li Weiguo had been popular in their workshop before, now their son has become a real leader. Let alone something falling on the operating table, even if he just dropped the welding gun, it would be nothing!

"Haha, Lao Li, congratulations!"

"This kid Li Ming really brings honor to your Li family!"

The workshop director also came to Li Weiguo when everyone was unaware, "Good fellow, Old Li, your eldest son insisted on having this!"

"If my son could be half as capable as Li Ming, I would wake up laughing in my dreams, haha!"

The workshop director pulled Li Weiguo, who was still in a dazed mood, out of the workshop and handed him a cigarette. Only then did Comrade Li react.

"Haha, thank you, Director!"

"Why are you being polite? We have known each other for many years!" The workshop director pretended to be dissatisfied.

It’s no wonder that Comrade Li Weiguo was surprised. Although he was sure that his son would do better and further in the steel rolling mill, he never expected that his eldest son would go so fast!

You may say that others rely entirely on their legs, but his son's speed is as good as riding a bicycle!

"Let's move around more often in the future. It will be a good thing for the next generation of children to strive to do well. It's a great thing!"

"Great!" Li Weiguo was overjoyed.

Steel rolling mill fitter workshop.

When Yi Zhonghai and the lame Jia Dongxu heard the announcement from the loudspeaker, their faces turned pale in sync, and they all looked down, the last thing on their faces being smeared with black mud.

If you say it was someone else, they would be happier. But if you say it was Li Ming, they really wouldn't be happy. The relationship between the two families was not good to begin with. They were suppressed by someone before, and now it's better, and they are suppressed even more.

If there are any disputes in the courtyard in the future, won’t the two families have a more miserable life?

"Master?" Jia Dongxu looked at Yi Zhonghai weakly.

Chapter 380 Surprised Neighbors

Yi Zhonghai kept his head down, "Don't think too much, just work hard!"

Listening to the noisy conversations of the people around them, the master and his disciple wished they could crawl into a corner and work!

Steel Rolling Mill Publicity Section.

"Xuanxuan, Li Ming really got a promotion!" Mother Wu patted her daughter's shoulder happily.

If the two of them had settled their relationship now, she would definitely be happier, but she is also quite happy now. After all, they are neighbors in the same courtyard and the relationship between the two families is pretty good.

Wu Xuanxuan also nodded happily. She didn't expect that Li Ming had become a small cadre before he was 20 years old. Although he was a cadre before, he didn't have much power at that time, right?

"This boy is quite capable, Xuanxuan, if you..."

Before Wu's mother could finish her words, her daughter interrupted her with a blushing face, "Mom!"

"Okay, you young people have the final say in yourselves." Mother Wu said happily.

Steel rolling mill engineer's office.

Wu Qiangguo was serving Li Huaide in front of him with a gloomy face. After this bastard came to him, he drank several cups of the tea he brought from the Li family last time.

"What? I can't even drink some of your tea leaves?" Li Huaide glared.

Wu Qiangguo waved his hand and said, "No wonder you were able to become the deputy factory director. It turns out that it was all thanks to this face!"

"Why the hell didn't you tell me that you smoked several of my special supplies?"

This pack of cigarettes was given to him by Li Ming last time. Wu Qiangguo couldn't bear to smoke it and only smoked one cigarette a day. He didn't expect to be so unlucky today and meet such a shameless person like Li Huaide.

Li Huaide didn't argue with him and continued to sip the tea happily.

"Li Ming is a promising kid. Lao Wu, if you plan to recruit him as your son-in-law, you have to act in advance. This kid was a hot commodity before, and now he's the section chief, hehe!"

Wu Qiangguo's face froze. He did want to do that! But the problem was that the two kids were not in a hurry, what could he do? He couldn't tie Li Ming and his girl together, could he?

So does he want to keep his dignity as an engineer?

"Shut up, you can't even stop smoking or drinking tea!"

"Hey, I'm just saying it, just don't regret it later!"

Two old classmates are slacking off and bickering in the office, it's so lively!

Office of Section 3, Purchasing Department of Steel Rolling Mill.

As soon as Li Ming returned to the office, four salted fish surrounded him.

"Hello, Chief!"

"The chief is smoking!"

"Drink tea, drink tea!"

"I don't think we have any tea?"

"Hey, I just touched it in Director Xu Qiang's office!"

Li Ming's eyes twitched when he heard this. He saw a bag of Gaosu on the desk, and estimated that it weighed at least two taels!

"Okay, brothers, stop praising me, your younger brother. There's no need to call me like that when we're just a group of people!" Li Ming said with a smile while looking at the team in front of him.

Even though they like to slack off, they still have abilities and skills. It's pretty good that he has such a team right after taking office, not to mention that new people will be added in a while!

"Do you guys have anything to do? If not, pack up. I'll treat you. Let's go to Donglai!" Li Ming took the cigarette handed over by Wu Gang and lit it.

"It's okay! What could possibly happen?"

"Nothing is more important than eating!"