Seeing that Li Xiuxiu had changed her mind, Lin Wencui began to bewitch Shazhu.
“Zhu Zi, look, your two families are already engaged, and Xiu Xiu has already changed her address to you. Shouldn’t you change yours too?”
"This...?" He was stunned, his face turning bright red. Finally, he called out "Dad" to Li Fugui with great embarrassment.
"Hey hey!"
"Zhu Zi, I won't give you a red envelope now, but don't worry, on your wedding day, I will give it to you along with Xiu Xiu's dowry."
Li Fugui made this promise with utmost solemnity.
Sha Zhu assumed his father-in-law was short of money and didn't take it seriously, simply waving his hand with a smile.
"Dad, it's alright, it's alright. I'm a grown man, why would I need a red envelope?"
But Li Fugui didn't care about all that. He was thinking about what kind of gift he should give them.
What a perfect misunderstanding!
After discussing the wedding, the group talked about registering their marriage, as they were worried about being blocked during the political review process, so they needed to prepare in advance.
However, none of these things mattered to Sun Dajiang and his wife.
With the village's letter of introduction, you can directly contact Lin Hong; there's no difficulty whatsoever.
As for the steel rolling mill, it was also very simple. Sun Dajiang just made a phone call to Wang Quan'an to handle it.
With everything arranged, Lin Wencui urged everyone to hurry as it was getting late.
"Alright, alright, we can't delay any longer, or we'll miss the bus back to the city."
“Yes, yes, let’s get together again next time we’re in the city,” Sun Dajiang chimed in.
“Alright then.” He Daqing immediately stood up. “My dear in-law, let’s get together again in the city next time.”
Although Sha Zhu was somewhat unwilling, he knew that the car wouldn't wait, so he had no choice but to stand up and walk out.
Li Fugui didn't try to stop them. He took his daughter and accompanied them all the way to the village entrance, only returning to the village after seeing them get into the car.
Around 3 p.m., a bus slowly pulled up at the Beijing Bus Station, and a group of people got off, including Sun Dajiang and a few others.
After getting off the bus, the group did not linger and walked directly towards the courtyard house.
As they were nearing home, Lin Wencui thought of some people in the courtyard and felt compelled to offer a reminder.
"Zhu Zi, remember this: don't mention today's blind date to anyone when you get back."
Sha Zhu was originally planning to go back and show off, but after hearing Lin Wencui's words, he immediately understood what was going on.
For the sake of a happy life in the future, he didn't argue and simply nodded to show that he understood.
Sure enough, when the group returned to the courtyard house, the neighbors started gossiping and asking questions.
However, the group brushed these off and went home as if nothing had happened.
The neighbors assumed it was a banquet being held somewhere, and in the end, the matter was dropped...
...
Two days later, in the research institute's workshop, Zhao Guoping was accompanying Sun Zhengguo to check on the production progress of the rolling mill.
Seeing that the workers on site looked a little tired, Sun Zhengguo couldn't help but frown.
"Guoping, I heard you've been working really hard lately, organizing workers to work overtime is the norm. But no matter what, the quality can't be compromised."
After hearing Sun Zhengguo's explanation, Zhao Guoping was determined not to take the blame! He then explained.
"Director, I have no choice. The Ministry of Metallurgy is pressing us hard. But don't worry, I'm personally overseeing the quality! There will absolutely be no problems."
"The workers don't have any objections, right?" Sun Zhengguo looked at Zhao Guoping with suspicion, wanting to hear how he would solve this problem.
"Hehehe! Don't worry, Director. Although the Ministry is pushing us hard, they're also paying quite a bit. Don't let the fact that the workers are all tired fool you; I guarantee that no one will complain."
Hearing Zhao Guoping's confident assertions, Sun Zhengguo immediately became interested.
"Then tell me more details, so I can broaden my horizons."
Once the topic was brought up, Zhao Guoping immediately became enthusiastic and began to speak at length…
It turns out that the Ministry of Metallurgical Industry specially approved a batch of funds and materials for this project in order to speed up the progress of the rolling mill.
In addition to double overtime pay, each worker who works overtime will receive a bonus of 2 jin of meat coupons once the rolling mill is completed.
Furthermore, during this period, the Ministry of Metallurgy also promised to provide certain assistance in terms of living conditions.
They will occasionally send over a batch of pork to the workers who produce the rolling mill, to improve their meals.
After hearing Zhao Guoping's account, Sun Zhengguo's face turned green with anger. This Ministry of Metallurgy has no martial ethics!
Now he finally understood why the workers had been flocking here all this time; it was all because of the rewards.
If things continue to be messed up like this, how will he lead the team in the future?
"Guoping, who set these reward tasks? Is this fair to the other workers?" Sun Zhengguo asked in a harsh tone.
"I don't know that. I only received a notification from Secretary Hu, and I know nothing else."
Just as Zhao Guoping was in a dilemma, Zhou Weimin came running over from the workshop entrance.
"Director, Vice Minister Bai from the Ministry of Metallurgy has arrived, and... and...?"
"And what?"
Sun Zhengguo was already angry, so he spoke a little loudly.
"He also arranged for someone to deliver a large pig's leg, saying it was to supplement the nutrition of the workers who produce the rolling mill."
Well! I was just looking for someone to vent my anger on, and here I am, delivered myself right to my doorstep.
"Hmph! Let's go, let's go and have a go at him."
Hearing Sun Zhengguo's very unfriendly tone, Zhao Guoping became worried and quickly tried to persuade him.
"Director, you can't make a mistake. After all, he's the deputy minister."
"Hehehe! Don't worry, I'm not stupid, I can reason with him."
Sun Zhengguo grinned mischievously, gave Zhao Guoping a reassuring look, and walked outside…
Today, Vice Minister Bai traveled light, accompanied only by a secretary and driver. In addition to checking on the production progress, he also brought some gifts.
He didn't mean anything by it; he just wanted to give the workers a little incentive so they would speed up production.
"Vice Minister Bai, welcome to take time out of your busy schedule to visit and guide our work."
Sun Zhengguo jogged over from a great distance, his voice carrying even before he arrived, sounding exceptionally polite.
When Vice Minister Bai saw Sun Zhengguo like this, he was quite moved to be honest. He quickly took a few steps forward, and the two shook hands tightly.
"Comrade Zhengguo! You've worked so hard these past few days. I should have come to express my gratitude much earlier, but I only managed to find the time today. I hope you won't mind."
"No, no, no, you're too kind, sir. It's all part of our duties."
"..."
"..."
The two exchanged a few more pleasantries, and Zhao Guoping, who had come along, was completely relieved to see that the two got along so well.
At this moment, Li Shengli and others also received the news, and several members of the Standing Committee came downstairs to welcome Vice Minister Bai.
Vice Minister Bai was very enthusiastic, shaking hands with everyone and exchanging a few simple pleasantries before suggesting that he visit the workshop.
The leaders, of course, welcomed this and then accompanied him to the workshop...
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