PS: Two-watch beast sadly evolves into three-watch beast T_T

On the other side.

The report submitted by Director Yang was seen by the higher-ups.

The high-ranking leader's surname is Ji. He's not yet 50. I heard he was originally the political commissar of a military region, and before liberation, he was a top student. Later, he served two terms as secretary in a certain place. Now he's been transferred to the Ministry of Industry as vice minister, in charge of heavy industry in the north—a truly high-ranking leader.

And now, this high-ranking leader is looking at the report submitted by Director Yang.

Actually, Zhao Wuliang had already discussed this with Factory Director Yang beforehand and submitted Wang Shouren's 5S management system.

The top leader also read the report, but at that time, the report was not based on reality. It could only be said that it made sense, but it was unclear how it would be implemented. So, he put it aside.

Unexpectedly, a few months later, it actually happened.

This is serious.

The vision of a top leader is not limited to the steel rolling mill.

After all, the methods Wang Shouren submitted weren't limited to steel rolling mills. To be precise, this management approach could be applied to all manufacturing enterprises. Now that it has been proven effective, industrial output can even increase, which is of great benefit to the country.

"Little Li!"

The top leader shouted.

Secretary Li pushed the door open and came in.

If Wang Shouren were here, he would definitely recognize this man as Li Weiguo, the one who investigated him three years ago. He just doesn't know why Li Weiguo ended up as a secretary under a high-ranking leader. A secretary's position is not one that just anyone can hold.

"Take a look at this report, and also, give me a copy of the author's personal information. We'll be going to the steel rolling mill in a couple of days. Although Yang Guodong is unlikely to lie about this, you should still investigate thoroughly."

Li Weiguo glanced at it and paused for a moment.

This moment of stunned silence naturally did not escape the notice of the top leader.

"What? You know each other?"

"We do know each other." Li Weiguo touched his nose somewhat awkwardly and began to talk about the investigation he conducted on Wang Shouren three years ago and Wang Shouren's personal information.

"You," the senior leader pointed at Li Weiguo, "how can you doubt your own comrade based on your own intuition? So, he's the one who created that famous mind map in the institute."

"Yes, big boss, the main thing is, this enlightenment came about in a rather strange way."

"No, it's not surprising." The senior leader shook his head: "Take another look at this one."

The senior leader handed the report that Wang Shouren, also known as Zhao Wuliang, had initially received from Wang Shouren, to Li Weiguo.

After Li Weiguo looked at it, he asked, "What do you think?"

Li Weiguo frowned: "To be honest, it's strange, it has a kind of pretentious and empty feeling."

“That’s right.” The top leader slammed his hand on the table. “Can’t you see this person’s method? From that famous mind map to these management regulations. What does it mean to be superficial and empty? Many times, what we call superficial and empty is the essence of the matter. Take a look at the specific implementation details he has provided.”

Li Weiguo glanced at the report that Factory Director Yang had brought over. This report was a direct copy of Wang Shouren's; there was nothing he could do about it, given how concise and clear Wang's report was. This gave Li Weiguo a sudden realization.

"Did you feel a sense of sudden realization after reading this?"

"Indeed, it gave me a feeling that I could do it too." Li Weiguo scratched his head. Was this regulation complicated? Not really. In fact, anyone with a bit of insight into production could have figured it out. But nobody had.

"Oh my, this young comrade is interesting." The senior leader smiled. "He's methodical in his work, first considering the essence of a matter, and then looking beyond that essence to figure out how to apply it to reality. He's a promising talent. You just said he's only 21?"

"I'll be 22 after the New Year."

"Good, good, good indeed! What a blessing for the nation!"

Li Weiguo's eyes widened, and for a moment, he couldn't quite control his expression.

Wang Shouren had received such praise from a high-ranking leader, but Li Weiguo had a feeling that something was wrong with him.

Suppressing my doubts, I went to prepare the materials.

The morning of the third day.

Office of Director Yang at the steel rolling mill.

"Yes! Hello! Okay! Don't worry, everything is arranged! Don't worry, Lao Li, we're old acquaintances, you know me, right? It won't be extravagant. Okay, okay, I understand, that's all!"

After hanging up the phone, Director Yang paced back and forth in his office with great excitement.

Although he knew the leader would come, he didn't expect that before he arrived, Li Weiguo would praise him so highly, saying that he valued talent, didn't take credit for himself, and was a good comrade.

Hearing this person's exaggerated words, Director Yang felt lightheaded. This person was his former superior and also his idol.

Director Yang made a phone call, intending to give instructions, but after thinking about it, he directly asked the security department to find the canteen director and Sha Zhu, and also bring Wang Shouren over.

When Sha Zhu saw Wang Shouren, it was like a clash of titans. He immediately spoke in a sarcastic tone: "Oh, Wang Shouren, who do you think you are, daring to come into this house?"

Upon hearing this, Factory Director Yang's face darkened: "Shazhu, what's wrong with you?! I called you here, and this is how you treat your comrades? If you really don't want to work here anymore, just hand in your resignation tomorrow, and I'll approve it!"

Director Yang knew something about the affair between Wang Shouren and Sha Zhu. After all, the matter was suppressed back then thanks to the deaf old lady's connections. Otherwise, in this era, falsely accusing one's own comrade could be a serious matter.

Sha Zhu immediately put on a fawning smile: "Hey, Director Yang, Director Yang, I was just joking."

“Jokes should be used appropriately!” Director Yang pointed out, and without further ado, “Director Ouyang, prepare some fresh ingredients for lunch today. A high-ranking leader is coming over this time. I want to personally entertain him.”

Director Ouyang is the canteen manager at the factory, and nominally, he's also under Director Li's jurisdiction, making him a neutral party. Therefore, Factory Director Yang felt relatively at ease entrusting the task to him.

"Factory manager, don't worry, but we need to make it clear first that this price isn't cheap."

"It's alright, just do as I say. And you, Sha Zhu, make sure the banquet goes well this time, don't mess it up."

Upon hearing this, Sha Zhu immediately raised an eyebrow at Wang Shouren, as if he had shown off his pride, and patted his chest to indicate that there was absolutely no problem.

"Remember, it has to be Sichuan food."

"Alright, just you wait and see!" After saying that, he left with his boss, looking arrogant.