Jiang Shushu and Lin Sanjun had discussed the matter of pots and pans long before Lin San officially took office. They planned to use this matter to establish their authority, so they worked on it secretly together, and when Jiang Shushu was completely in power, they would get it done.
This was indeed a difficult matter a year or two ago, because supplies were scarce at the time and everyone was obsessed with patching things up for three years. So, was it normal for something to have a small tear or a small hole? As long as it was still usable, it was still a treasure, and a treasure should be cherished.
Since 1977, although there has been no specific news, with more and more people being rehabilitated, it seems that everything has become less rigorous. As long as you work hard, there is much more room for maneuver. Only that miser Director Li is a bit difficult to deal with.
After Jiang Shushu left, Sun Shi looked at Zheng Dayong: "Old Zheng, you know Director Jiang quite well. What did she mean by that just now?" Was it an excuse?
"Since Director Jiang said she would try her best to solve it, she will definitely find a way. We'll know when she comes to the next meeting." Zheng Dayong was also unsure.
Sun Shi: "..." What's the difference between saying it and not saying it? Okay, I'll wait. I've waited for so long. I can afford to wait for more than half a month.
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Jiang Shushu returned to the office and was about to report his work to Director Qian when he unexpectedly asked, "Did the meeting go well?"
"It went very smoothly."
"Didn't I ask you for pots and pans?" That shouldn't be the case. Even if others didn't say anything, Sun Shi would definitely not be able to hold it back. If I weren't thick-skinned, I really wouldn't be able to stand up to Sun Shi.
"I asked, and now the rules aren't that strict. I'll go around more and learn more, and try to find a way for them to handle this matter."
"Thank you for your hard work. Logically, I shouldn't have left this mess to you, but the rules were set during my tenure, and it's indeed difficult. Just keep running around, and in six months at most, you'll definitely be able to get this done. Once you're done, you'll also establish a good reputation among the three of them. Their pots and pans are indeed old, and it's quite difficult. If they said something inappropriate today, please be understanding. Alas, it's all because of poverty." Qian Aibing really didn't want to put on a show or run around all the time, because Director Li was so unyielding and difficult to deal with. So, Qian Aibing's original plan was to leave this matter to his successor. That was the thing, but he had to put it in a nice way.
"Okay, Director, I understand. I'll definitely run around more." It's time to do your job. It's come to this. Even if I don't want to run, I have to run! Everyone has weaknesses. I don't believe I can't handle a middle-aged uncle.
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At the end of the month, Jiang Shushu hosted a meal for three managers, Lin Sanjun, Zheng Dayong, and gave Qian Aibing a farewell dinner.
On August 1, Jiang Shushu officially replaced Qian Aibing and officially took over the position of director of the external editing department.
Lin Sanjun: "Director Jiang officially takes up his post today. I have to congratulate him again. Congratulations!"
"Excuse me, Director Lin. Let's cooperate well from now on."
"Of course we have to. Alas, there is still no progress on the pots and pans issue. I've gone there seven or eight times and said everything I could think of, but Director Li just won't budge. He tells us to hold on for the sake of the Party, the country, and the people, and that as long as they can still be used, we should use them." This guy is just stubborn and you can't really reason with him.
"Then I asked you to collect the information of Director Li. Have you collected it all?" I don't believe that the stingy guy has no weaknesses. Even taking a pen is like taking his life. But I haven't seen that idiot mend his clothes for three years after three years. Instead, he changes into new clothes every year, especially in the past year. Director Li keeps them very clean every day.
"I've collected them all. They're in my office. I'll give them to you later."
"Okay, let's think of a way with Director Li. It'd be best if we can get it done before the meeting on the 8th, otherwise it will seem like we are too incompetent. If they make a fuss, we will be the ones laughed at. They will probably think we are incompetent and cannot do things well." Regardless of whether I can stay in this position for a long time, since I have taken this position, I have to do things well. Even if I have to leave, I have to leave with honor.
"I will definitely try my best."
Lin Sanjun returned to the office, picked up Director Li's information on the table and wanted to give it to Jiang Shushu.
What does Jiang Shushu plan to do? Will this information contain the answer?
Lin Sanjun had also read Director Li's information. He opened it again, wanting to see if there was anything he had missed. But after a quick look, he still found nothing. He could only give the information to Jiang Shushu.
Jiang Shushu read the information carefully after receiving it, and at the same time thought about how to get Director Li to sign and approve the note.
Jiang Shushu first went to see Director Li in person, but returned empty-handed after he cried poorly.
Jiang Shushu waited for a few days and finally found a suitable opportunity. He appeared when Director Li was supporting a middle-aged woman, which scared Director Li to death.
Jiang Shushu greeted with a smile, "Director Li, what a coincidence! Is this my sister-in-law? Hello, sister-in-law."
Neither Director Li nor the middle-aged woman spoke, they just smiled awkwardly. Director Li said a few words to the middle-aged woman, and the middle-aged woman left first.
"Director Jiang, what a coincidence! Why are you here? You don't live here, do you?" This woman hadn't been following me, had she? How much did she know?
"Alas, I just came out of the state-owned restaurant and was about to go to the south side of the state-owned restaurant. They complained to me with tears and snot that they had no cooking utensils. I had to investigate on the spot, otherwise I would not be able to find a reason to ask them to insist.
Director Li, our meeting is fate. This place isn't far south of the State-Owned Restaurant, so why don't we go take a look? Manager Sun told me that their chefs cook over a high heat outside the wok and a low heat inside. You're experienced, but I'm still young and don't know as much as you do. Could you please give them some guidance on how to cook food in a wok over a low heat without burning it and without affecting the taste? "If you can still lie to me wherever we go, I'll make sure your son doesn't make things difficult for me. Let's all suffer together."
The middle-aged woman who just got together with Director Li was the sweetheart whom Director Li loved but could not have when he was young. Because their families did not agree, they were forced to separate and get married separately.
Bai Yueguang's husband passed away two years ago, and her son and daughter-in-law are unfilial, so Bai Yueguang has to return to her hometown alone. Coincidentally, Director Li's wife passed away last March, and Director Li and Bai Yueguang met last September. It was like a flash of lightning, and they both recalled the good and the bad of the past. As a result, their old love was rekindled.
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