“I’ve also heard everyone discussing this. Have the teams been divided yet?” Li Baichuan chimed in at the opportune moment.
"That's what I wanted to talk to you about. Since we're going to split into teams, the transport team will definitely be short-handed."
"After what happened with those two people, the transport team can't just pick anyone when they recruit new people."
"We definitely need to investigate their backgrounds thoroughly before making any decisions. Those with malicious intentions should not be allowed to join our transportation department."
The minister was very upset when he talked about this; it was truly a case of one bad apple spoiling the whole bunch.
Neither Yu Qingfeng nor Gao Fei are good people; their transport team will have to be very careful when hiring again.
"So, how many more people does the minister plan to recruit?" Li Baichuan wondered if he was being asked to recommend someone since he hadn't gotten to the point yet.
"If the transport team is divided into squads, with two people per vehicle and shifts required, then we'll need to recruit three more people."
"Speaking of this, I discussed it with the others, and we decided that you should take over as team leader. Once we find a suitable person, we'll hand it over to you to manage."
"You also have the final say on the task allocation later on. After all, even if we recruit people, it will take some time before they can be trained to the point of being skilled. Right now, everyone respects you."
After much talk, Li Baichuan finally heard what he wanted to hear: the minister was afraid that the next person he hired would cause trouble just like the previous two.
Does she mean she wants him to keep a close eye on people? He's not interested in these things, but his wife said he shouldn't show everything.
“Minister, I’m also a driver. Compared to those veteran drivers, I’m not as experienced. I used to be in charge of people, but everyone was just giving me face and joking around.”
"If this were to be made public, things would be hard to say. Now that the reforms have been implemented and teams have been reorganized, I think we should still listen to everyone's opinions."
Li Baichuan thought of what his wife had said about her promotion last time, and how it was all pre-arranged by the higher-ups.
No matter how much he tries to deny it, it will eventually come down to him.
But he has to say what he needs to say. If he accepts something without saying a word, people won't think he's honest; they'll just think he's arrogant and conceited.
"Comrade Li, while you were away on a long trip these past few days, I spoke with the director of your transport team about this matter, and also with several drivers in the transport team."
"They are very supportive of your appointment as captain. Besides, you've been in charge of the transport team ever since you made a contribution last time."
"I also believe that you can complete the task. Even if new people come, you can lead everyone to get along well."
The minister smiled when he heard this. He had already considered all of his concerns and there was no way he could refuse.
“Alright then, since you trust me and my fellow workers in the transport team trust me, I’ll take this position.”
Li Baichuan hesitated for a moment before nodding. He felt he had done a good job and had put all the lessons his wife had taught him into practice.
The minister was very satisfied with his answer, feeling that he was neither arrogant nor impatient. In fact, people might not even be interested in the work of a team leader.
The reason he's finally agreeing after much deliberation is because he has an emotional attachment to their transportation department.
Li Baichuan only got into the transport team after he and Biancheng sold their fake documents.
"Brother Chuan, what did the minister want with you just now?" Biancheng arrived early and originally went to see the director to cancel his leave.
The director asked him to call his brother Chuan to the minister's office; the leave slip was with the minister.
"It's about the captain's job, and also about recruiting a few new people." Li Baichuan didn't hide it from Biancheng when he saw that no one was around.
He was afraid that if those people found out about recruiting new people, they would start to have ulterior motives.
"I guessed it was because of this. Do I need to say more? Would anyone else dare to compete for this position? Besides, the title of team leader is just for show; the salary isn't much higher."
When Biancheng mentioned this, he had a look on his face as if his brother Chuan had been taken advantage of. He said that if he had so much time to deal with people, he would have been better off making more trips to the black market.
Others may find it appealing, but Brother Chuan doesn't appreciate it; he doesn't think it's anything special either.
“We will be going to Shanghai frequently in the future. Having a position will make things easier. Once the people are assigned, I basically won’t need to drive.”
“But I can choose to go with you. I can always find three days a month to come.”
Li Baichuan wasn't after that little bit of salary; he just wanted convenience for himself.
"That's right, Brother Chuan is so smart. Don't worry, Brother Chuan, you don't need to worry about those people. I guarantee they'll be obedient."
"As for the newcomers, there's even less to worry about. With those two in front protecting them, no one dares to side with them anymore."
Biancheng thought that his brother Chuan was a man destined for great things, and he could manage those people.
“Management is not the focus, and I don’t want to manage them. As long as they complete their tasks, things will remain the same as before.”
"Let's not talk about that. There's nothing to do right now. Cover me for a bit, I need to go to the Kang family's place in a bit."
Li Baichuan and Biancheng worked together quite well; when they weren't transporting goods, they would usually gather together and chat.
Those vehicles were all polished to a shine, but you couldn't find them for any other work, and no one from the transport team came either.
If someone comes looking for you, just make up an excuse to go to the bathroom or something to cover it up. Li Baichuan always goes to the black market with the other two working together.
"Okay, have all the goods arrived? Brother Chuan, where did you put them? Should I ask one of my brothers to keep an eye on them?"
Biancheng knew that Brother Chuan was definitely going to discuss shipping the goods, so he had to act quickly.
"We've arrived. The place where I put it is very safe. I'll go over first. You stay here." Li Baichuan wasn't good at lying, so he turned and left.
There's a small path in the transportation department, which was discovered by Biancheng; otherwise, he definitely wouldn't be able to go out through the main gate during work hours.
The black market in Beijing is well hidden. It is said that this place used to be a desolate graveyard, and everyone says that it is haunted.
As night fell, there wasn't a soul in sight. Li Baichuan didn't know this before, but later he learned that the Kang family had spread the news.
As the story spread, everyone believed it; it became a place that even if you paid people, no one would dare to come.
The Kang family's headquarters are here, but the black market for their goods is located in a bustling downtown area that no one would expect.
Li Baichuan felt that the Kang family was indeed skilled in this area, able to build such a large operation from scratch.
The fact that they were able to quickly turn things around after being hit hard is not only due to their strong backing, but also to their own abilities.
Li Baichuan didn't go directly to the leader of the Kang family; instead, he went to the gossipmonger, a well-known figure in the black market.
He needed to find out more about the Du family's situation before making any decisions.
"Brother Chuan, what brings you here? Are you looking for our boss?" On Kang's territory, in a place that seems deserted, there are actually quite a few people watching secretly.
Everyone noticed Li Baichuan as soon as he arrived, and the gatekeeper hurriedly came out to greet him.
"Is Bao Datong here? I need his help. There's no rush with Boss Kang." Li Baichuan was eager to find out about the Du family.
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