dognovel Chapter 1599 is quite interesting.
Chapter 1599 is quite interesting.
Chapter 1599 is quite interesting.
"Phew—" Li Haiyang blew the cigarette ash off his pants, looked up at Li Xuewu behind the desk, and asked, "Do you really support him taking over the steel and gas company?"
"Hmm? What's wrong? You have an idea?"
Li Xuewu looked up from his documents, glanced at the person opposite him, raised an eyebrow, and asked, "Want to try your hand at Steelworks too?"
"I am still self-aware."
Li Haiyang chuckled, flicked some ash from his cigarette into the ashtray on his desk, and said, "I'm quite surprised that you would choose to support him."
“You still want to go to the steel company.” Li Xuewu put down his pen, looked at him with amusement, picked up his teacup and said, “But you have to give me a good reason.”
“I already said—” Li Haiyang flipped his palm over and said with a smile, “I’m not qualified.”
Seeing Li Xuewu staring at him with a smile but no words, he had no choice but to raise his right hand to signal surrender and stub out the cigarette he hadn't finished smoking in the ashtray.
He looked a little nervous, crossed his hands, tapped his heels, and after making sure he was ready, he began to explain, "I do have some ideas about steel."
"Yes, go ahead and tell me, it's okay."
Li Xuewu nodded slightly, put down his teacup, and listened attentively to his explanation.
Li Haiyang picked up his teacup and took a big gulp before continuing under his gaze: "I know your development plan for Steel & Auto over the next ten years, or even the next twenty years. I am better than him in that respect."
"Of course, I have less experience, I have never done executive work, and I also lack the necessary production management experience."
He raised an eyebrow slightly and said, "But I know what you're going to do, and I know what I want to do."
"Steel and Gas Harbin—"
Li Haiyang cracked his knuckles and gestured, saying, "At least the group's assessment of it is far from its maximum potential value."
In other words, it is underestimated.
"Okay, continue." Li Xuewu nodded slowly, looking at him thoughtfully.
"Looking across the country, Gangqi has the best and most complete parts supply chain system, and has the ability to influence other automobile manufacturing companies."
Under Li Xuewu's gaze, he couldn't help but sit up straight, and his tone gradually became serious as he reported, "Moreover, Steel Auto has the most modern production lines, which can support the production of multiple models and types of automobiles."
"In terms of automobile exports, Steel Auto is not the first company, but it is the brand that has maintained the best sales growth year by year. In this respect, we have done better than Factory No. 17."
Li Haiyang softened his tone slightly and continued, "Back within the group, Steel & Auto has the most comprehensive management system and the best management and production teams."
"Moreover, in terms of realizing industrial value and accumulating technology, Steel & Gas has always been a role model for other industrial enterprises in the group, and no one can doubt that."
He spoke in one breath, then paused to gather his thoughts and emotions before continuing, "In my opinion, steel and automobiles should play a more important role."
"For example?" Li Xuewu glanced at him sideways and asked, "What aspects are worth developing?"
"The first thing we must do is to define and elevate the status of steel and automobiles within the group."
Li Haiyang emphasized earnestly, "Only on this basis can we obtain higher management authority, further break free from the constraints of the group, and achieve independent operation."
"I believe that your efforts to promote the establishment of the group's light and heavy industrial sectors in Liaodong are aimed at the same goal, right?"
He smiled confidently, picked up his teacup, took a sip, and looked at him, saying, "Otherwise, there wouldn't be any rumors about the Northeast branch."
Li Xuewu shrugged noncommittally, not answering his question, but gesturing for him to continue.
"The second is to train the muscles, bones, and skin externally, and to cultivate one's inner energy."
Li Haiyang put down his teacup and said, "The core of the automotive industry is generational change. Exports must conform to global aesthetic standards, while domestic sales must adhere to the essential principles of practicality and durability. This is very important."
"We need to actively expand our channels and collect feedback to develop better products to compete in the international market, while also gaining experience."
He sat up straight, looked at Li Xuewu, and said, "I believe that there must be better automobile production management systems and quality research and development standards abroad."
"I am not a closed-minded or conservative person. I enjoy learning and thinking, and I am willing to accept new things and challenge the limits."
Having expressed his opinion, he calmed down from his earlier excitement and explained somewhat embarrassedly, "Of course, these are just my personal views, but I have a positive attitude towards learning and improvement, and I also have the confidence to challenge myself."
"Yes, you really gave me a surprise today."
Li Xuewu nodded slowly, looked at him and said, "I never knew you had so many ideas."
"Did I say something wrong?" Li Haiyang looked at him nervously, sat up straight, and said, "Maybe I'm overthinking it."
"No, no, no, no—" Li Xuewu said "no" several times in a row, waved his hand, turned slightly to look at Li Haiyang opposite him and said, "You should be confident."
“We are all young people, and in Director Li’s view, we are the future of Honggang Group.”
Li Xuewu said very bluntly, "You must think this way: Honggang Group will be controlled by us in the future, and you and I are both the successors of the group."
“If you don’t have that much confidence, and instead drift along aimlessly, planning to climb the ranks and wait for seniority, thinking about a smooth retirement before even making any contributions, then our group is doomed.”
"Hehehe—" Li Haiyang didn't expect Li Xuewu to say such a thing, and couldn't help but laugh.
"In the new decade, a new generation will replace the old, and our ideas and concepts must also keep pace with the times."
Li Xuewu twirled his finger near his eye socket and emphasized, "If you don't have the spirit to explore and make progress, wouldn't you just be living off your past achievements and running out of resources? Don't you agree?"
“You’re right.” Li Haiyang nodded with a smile and said, “You are the banner of our generation.”
“Heh—” Li Xuewu chuckled and shook his head slightly. He was not modest. Instead, he picked up his teacup, took a sip, and then said, “Lu Yuanshen left in a hurry. Steel urgently needs a leader. I think you can understand my decision.”
"Hmm—" Li Haiyang's smile vanished, his eyes revealing undisguised disappointment.
"If no one from Liaodong can be recommended, the group will have to make a decision."
Li Xuewu looked at him frankly and said bluntly, "I think from the perspective of the Liaodong Industrial Leading Group, you also cannot accept the group parachuting in a factory director, right?"
“I understand your decision.” Li Haiyang quickly composed himself, coughed lightly, and nodded slowly, saying, “You did the right thing.”
"But I must admit that this decision was somewhat hasty."
Li Xuewu stared at him for a long while before sitting up straight and saying, "At least if we push him up, the people in the group won't say much."
"My experience is still too limited."
Li Haiyang could certainly understand his words. He lowered his eyes and said, "This is my weakness."
Snapped--
Li Xuewu gently tapped the table, startling him into looking up before saying, "So you need to do something to make up for your shortcomings."
Seeing Li Haiyang looking at him with a puzzled expression, he tapped the table and said, "You will have at least three chances in the next two years."
"I won't fool you with words of encouragement or to tell you to wait a bit."
He looked directly at Li Haiyang across from him and said, "If the group adopts my suggestion and appoints Yang Zongfang as the head of the steel and gas plant, then the position of executive deputy director of the metallurgical plant will be vacant."
"In the coming year, I will push forward the establishment and establishment of the Northeast Company. The metallurgical plant will be handed over sooner or later."
Li Haiyang frowned, digesting his words. They weren't hard to understand, but the timing was crucial, as was Li Xuewu's step-by-step rhythm.
"In the end, I will have to return to Beijing sooner or later."
Li Xuewu frankly discussed his future plans, a goal that could not be hidden from anyone, and he never intended to conceal it.
"Just as I said, we are the future of Honggang Group, and the future of Honggang Group will be controlled by our generation."
He spread his hands and emphasized earnestly, "I hope you can keep up with the pace and grow quickly so that you can take charge and lead the future of the group."
"Thank you, Secretary-General." Li Haiyang felt as if he had been enlightened, and stood up with excitement in his eyes. He took the other's hand and said, "I understand."
Keep up with the pace, but whose pace are we keeping up with?
He had served by Li Huaide's side for more than three years and had long seen through the true nature of the group's leaders, but Li Xuewu was the only exception.
It cannot be said that other leaders have lost their original aspirations and are only after their official positions, but rather that their original intentions in doing things are not as pure as Li Xuewu's.
It seems that Li Huaide would never speak to him so frankly today, let alone openly discuss future plans.
Even if he guessed it, or heard it from someone, Li Huaide would never admit it.
Director Li is the kind of person who always keeps a distance, likes to enhance his prestige by maintaining a certain distance, and even deliberately creates a sense of mystery.
But Li Xuewu is different. This secretary-general, who has worked his way up to where he is today through sheer hard work, has absolute confidence and clear goals in his work.
Some people used to say that he always secretly took Li Xuewu as a role model, and even recorded what Li Xuewu had said, mocking him for being sycophantic and flattering.
Just kidding, he's Li Huaide's secretary, why would he need to flatter Li Xuewu?
He genuinely admired this advanced young cadre, whose achievements no one in the group has yet accomplished.
It wasn't that he was flattering or admiring the powerful, but rather that he was too eager to improve himself.
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On the 9th, Li Xuewu received a call from Shangguan Qi, who reported that Peter had returned to the research institute, but the specific details were unknown.
But he had a way of finding out about the situation, which came from a phone call from Wang Lu later.
Wang Lu reported the details of the matter to him over the phone, including how Director Li exerted his efforts and, through Director Du, managed to get the person back.
Xia Zhongquan personally brought the person back and escorted him back to the research institute.
But the matter is not over yet. Wang Lu said that his uncle has submitted his resignation to the management committee, made a self-criticism about the matter, and assumed the main responsibility.
Li Xuewu didn't say anything on the phone, and didn't even ask Xia Zhongquan to call him back.
Xia Zhongquan didn't seem to intend to make the call; he simply submitted his application to resign from his key management position at the research institute.
Throughout the entire ordeal, Li Xuewu never considered Gangcheng as the main battlefield of this turmoil. In Beijing, he consistently emphasized that the vortex was in the capital.
The current result is not unexpected. On the contrary, Xia Zhongquan is a little excited and inexplicably adds drama to his life. Has he become a drama queen?
"Secretary-General, Deputy Director Cheng called to discuss the selection of the person in charge of the steel and automobile department with you," Zhang Enyuan reported as he opened his office door.
Li Xuewu picked up the phone, nodded, and said, "Bring it in."
"Okay," Zhang Enyuan replied, then turned and went to the office across the street.
Soon, Cheng Kaiyuan's voice came through the microphone.
"The steel and gas industry cannot function without a plant manager; this matter should be addressed as soon as possible."
Knowing his work style, Cheng Kaiyuan asked bluntly, "Do you have any candidates you would recommend?"
"Yes, I've been thinking about that recently too."
Li Xuewu seemed to have no intention of hiding anything, and frankly said, "Deputy Director Jing called, and Deputy Director Gu also asked the Deputy Secretary-General to convey similar opinions to me."
Cheng Kaiyuan asked calmly, "What's your opinion?" The contest between the two sides had already begun.
"Does the group have any good candidates?"
Li Xuewu, ever the shrewd one, steered the conversation in a different direction and asked for the other person's opinion.
Cheng Kaiyuan didn't want to beat around the bush, so after a moment's thought, he replied, "I've spoken with General Manager Xue, and we think it's more appropriate to send people down from the production system."
"Oh, is there a specific candidate?"
Li Xuewu asked bluntly, "Should we select people from the Production Management Department or the Dispatch and Transportation Department?"
"What do you think of Yao Huiying, the deputy manager of the production management department?"
The two had a tacit understanding and made no attempt to hide anything on such personnel matters. After several rounds of negotiation, Cheng Kaiyuan chose to be honest.
He introduced, "You know Comrade Yao Huiying, she's a veteran of the Red Star Factory, with a tough style and outstanding achievements. She's one of the few female leaders in the group."
"In terms of production management, she spearheaded the compilation and publication of the industrial technology management system standard last year, and also has many ideas on work safety."
This shows that he really wants to promote Yao Huiying, because it's not hard to see from his introduction that these are the key points that Li Xuewu usually values.
Li Xuewu did not give a positive response, but hesitated and said, "Of course I know Comrade Yao Huiying, but someone recommended Yang Zongfang, the executive deputy director of the metallurgical plant."
There was an immediate silence on the other end of the phone, as if someone had some objection.
"Yes, even Li Haiyang volunteered."
Li Xuewu seemed oblivious to the other party's silence and said with great difficulty, "This is also the main reason why I haven't submitted a candidate."
"I won't ask who pushed Yang Zongfang." Cheng Kaiyuan asked in a somewhat harsh tone, "What's the situation with Li Haiyang? He's only been in prison for a year, right?"
“I don’t know much about this situation either. I talked to him about it,” Li Xuewu explained in a calm voice. “What I meant was to tell him to take it slow.”
"Isn't this just making things worse?" Cheng Kaiyuan said sharply, "If this continues, won't we be able to gather a hundred and eight heroes?"
"Hmm?" Li Xuewu asked, feigning doubt, "Are there other candidates for the management committee?"
"You don't know?" Cheng Kaiyuan paused, then explained, "Deputy Director Zhang recommended Gou Zirong, the deputy manager of the sales department, and General Manager Gao naturally wouldn't object."
You need to listen carefully to this. Not opposing it is actually supporting it, because Gao Yaqin is the head of the sales department, and she won't stop her subordinates from making progress.
"I don't know what the other people think yet, but I know that Chen Shuzhi and Yu Decai's names were on the original list."
"Are you sure?" Li Xuewu's voice suddenly turned serious as he asked, "Is the information accurate?"
"How can we be sure?" Cheng Kaiyuan said helplessly. "I can only say that someone mentioned it during the meeting, but who knows who is on the specific list?"
Rumors about a change in leadership at the steel and automotive industry have been circulating for quite some time, and it's normal for the selection process to be hyped up, given that it's a group headquarters.
"Now look what's happened. You came back and took out two candidates." Cheng Kaiyuan's tone was now quite gloating. "Now everything is in complete chaos."
The group's leadership is not unaware of the importance of steel and automobiles, and the deputy director's position has long been assigned. Whoever gets promoted will enjoy the relevant benefits and resources, so it's normal for them to fight tooth and nail for it.
Regarding the two people Li Xuewu "unintentionally" killed, Chen Shuzhi was from the ministry, so it was natural that he had Li's support.
Moreover, Li Huaide had always wanted to consolidate and strengthen his influence in the industrial business sector, so Cheng Kaiyuan's mention of his name was naturally gloating.
No matter what, Li Xuewu was one of the "insiders" in the industrial management system in Liaodong, so what kind of relative was Chen Shuzhi?
In Cheng Kaiyuan's eyes, Li Xuewu was by no means a trustworthy person, let alone someone he could cooperate with for a long time. But he also knew that Li Xuewu was definitely not one of Li Huaide's "own people".
To put it more bluntly, Li Xuewu had long been sitting at the chessboard and was already the one playing the game, not a piece on the board.
But he would rather cooperate with someone like Li Xuewu who dares to get things done than befriend a hypocritical fox like Lao Li.
Therefore, he could call Li Xuewu, but he wouldn't walk to Li Huaide's office.
Li Xuewu, still wielding considerable influence, landed in the capital and first executed Chen Shuzhi, who obeyed summons but not orders, thus disrupting Li Huaide's plans.
Afterwards, in front of Dong Wenxue, he "punished" the ungrateful Yu Decai, which can be considered fair and impartial, and Lao Li had nothing to say.
That's not all. Once Yu Decai made a move, Lü Yuanshen, who had already made arrangements, also had to act. One move could affect the whole situation, and everything was thrown into chaos.
The group's earlier arrangements were completely disrupted by Li Xuewu's return to Beijing and the chaos in Gangfei, which led to a fire.
In Cheng Kaiyuan's phone call, it was even revealed that Su Weide was standing behind Yu Decai.
Surprised?
Of course not, there are no accidents in a just cause.
Li Xuewu's sword does not kill the innocent. Since he intends to take action against De Cai, he must have a valid reason; otherwise, how could he explain it to Dong Wenxue?
Of course, Su Weide's support for Yu Decai does not mean that the two had reached some kind of sordid agreement.
Since Su Weide took charge of the Quality and Safety Department, he has never been able to truly extend his influence into the department, starting with Wang Xiaoqin and then Su Weide himself.
Even though he replaced the deputy manager with Tai Juncai, he was still firmly suppressed by Li Xuewu's old subordinates and could not move an inch.
He had long been fed up with this sense of powerlessness. Since he couldn't control Yu Decai, he decided to promote him and send him away, which led to his secret support.
Why secretly?
Because Su Weide broke his promise to Lü Yuanshen and failed to fulfill what he had promised, the two were not exactly at odds, but they were close.
Sometimes that's how working relationships are; success is either success or failure.
One breach of contract, a lifetime of distrust.
He couldn't accept that the Quality and Safety Department Manager would be someone he couldn't control, so he wanted to put pressure on him to prevent Lü Yuanshen from arriving.
On the one hand, Yu Decai needs to be removed, and on the other hand, Tai Juncai needs to be promoted. He cannot be too proactive because he does not have much say.
Hesitating and looking back resulted in Li Xuewu ambushing him and kicking him in the butt.
Not only did Tai Juncai fail to make any progress, but Lü Yuanshen actually returned to Beijing and became the manager of the Quality and Safety Department. Isn't that disgusting?
That's why Cheng Kaiyuan dared to say that Li Xuewu's return to Beijing was a series of setbacks, and that's why he made this phone call today, wanting to ask him what he was really thinking.
If you ask him whether Li Xuewu's actions and arrangements in Beijing were unintentional, you might as well tell him that Old Li has given up lust; perhaps he can close his eyes and say he believes it.
Believing in Li Xuewu was unintentional? Ha!
If Li Xuewu's actions were unintentional, then all the losses he suffered in Steel City were for nothing!
Tell me, who in the entire group would believe that Li Xuewu is the kind of person who would suffer a loss?
Chen Shuzhi is out of the running, Yu Decai failed the exam, and now there's no one left who can compete. So it's not really incongruous for him to mention someone else, is it?
"Let me tell you something else, but it may not be entirely accurate, just listen," Cheng Kaiyuan said in a low voice. "Deputy Director Dong intends to recommend your deputy secretary-general to Liaodong."
"Ji Jiuzheng?" Li Xuewu was slightly taken aback, then smiled and said, "How could I have forgotten about him?"
“Hehehe—” Cheng Kaiyuan laughed meaningfully, “I don’t think Yang Zongfang is more capable than Yao Huiying, but it’s good to compare them.”
"Hmm—" Li Xuewu remained noncommittal and said, "Is the group in a hurry? Is there a time limit for determining the candidate?"
“You don’t need to drag this out any longer,” Cheng Kaiyuan said bluntly. “Jing Yunong and Gu Weijie have given you the information, so you should make a decision now.”
"Sigh—" Li Xuewu sighed and said, "Let's leave it at that for now."
Cheng Kaiyuan didn't blame him for his ambiguity; after exchanging a few jokes, he hung up the phone.
He didn't come away empty-handed; at least he learned Li Xuewu's attitude toward the matter.
Pushing Yang Zongfang? Don't be ridiculous.
Cheng Kaiyuan dared to swear on Li Huaide's head that Li Xuewu was digging another pit. Killing three warriors with two peaches wasn't enough; he wanted to wipe them all out at once.
The steel plant manager has regained the executive power of the management committee, consolidated his influence over the comprehensive management department, appointed the person in charge of Yingcheng Port Area, and even put Lü Yuanshen in charge right under Su Weide's nose.
To say he killed two birds with one stone would be an understatement; this series of attacks truly left the group members dizzy and overwhelmed.
After the fact, you could say his methods were mediocre, nothing more than scheming, but what about afterwards? You have to admit that his influence in the group has increased again, right?
What is the situation with Yang Zongfang?
Cheng Kaiyuan saw it all too clearly: it was nothing more than Li Xuewu pushing them out to attract attention and distract Li Huaide and others from their covetousness of Liaodong's industries.
Even he couldn't directly say in a meeting that Yang Zongfang was inadequate; he could only suggest that Yao Huiying was more suitable.
This is the tacit understanding that must be upheld when competing for positions in the industrial management system.
Yang Zongfang represents the grassroots management of Liaodong industry and is the core focus of the existing middle-level cadres in the Liaodong industrial management system.
Once he takes over the steel and gas industry, it means that middle-level managers in the industrial system will have the opportunity to break through the glass ceiling and further advance their careers.
Instead of the main leaders of the production units being dispatched from the group or parachuted in from the headquarters.
Li Xuewu's strategy was to use the enemy's strength against them, which would inevitably put the people in the group in a difficult position. He gave Yang Zongfang, who was weak and alone, a different kind of protection.
Whether this outer garment is useful or not depends on actual operation; it will be difficult to hold the next management committee personnel office meeting.
Yao Huiying, Gou Zirong, and Yang Zongfang, these three candidates each represent the will of certain groups within the group, and will inevitably influence the subsequent changes in the group's management.
Do you still dare to say that Li Xuewu fired a dud, all bark and no bite?
Political thinking is like hearing thunder in silence.
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"Why did you make aspic?"
Li Xuewu walked into the restaurant and saw a plate of pork skin jelly sprinkled with soy sauce on the table. He smiled and looked at Yu Li, asking, "Do you want some?"
"I ate there twice in Yingcheng, and it was quite delicious, so I thought I'd give it a try."
Yu Li brought over a plate of stir-fried eggs with chili peppers, pointed towards the study, and asked, "Is Bang Geng still reading?"
“He went to the yard, and I asked him to wash a few radishes.”
Li Xuewu sat down in the chair, picked up a piece with his chopsticks, tasted it, nodded and said, "Not bad, really chewy."
"I cleaned the pig bristles bit by bit with tweezers, and it's very clean," Yu Li said with a smile. "That's how Wen San did it."
"Hehe—" he chuckled lightly, "Trying to please his wife?"
"You could say that," Yu Li said with a smile as she watched Bang Geng run in, pointed to the sink and told him to go wash the vegetables. "He's afraid of Fei Shanying."
"What? You want to have another child?" Li Xuewu asked jokingly. "Is he afraid of that?"
“That’s right—” Yu Li brought over the bowl of sauce and joked, “Fei Shanying said that since he is so unrestrained, he should have more sons so that he can learn to take responsibility.”
"Hahaha—" Li Xuewu couldn't help but burst into laughter. He wanted to laugh every time he thought of Wen San'er's worried face.
He heard that San'er had given birth to a daughter last month, but he didn't go. Yu Li went instead, as she also wanted to see how things were in Yingcheng.
"The little girl looks just like her mother, and her double eyelids are so pretty." Yu Li introduced Wen San's daughter, who had already been named Wen Hao. With two sons and a daughter, of course she could be named Hao (meaning "good").
"Actually, Wen Sanchang's appearance isn't bad either."
Li Xuewu took the water radish served by Banggeng, dipped it in sauce, and ate it. It was refreshing and crisp. With the cool night breeze blowing, he couldn't do without this for dinner.
"Everyone says that a nephew resembles his uncle, but I don't see any resemblance between Biaozi and his uncle."
Yu Li sat down next to him and asked with a smile, "Is he your maternal uncle?"
"If that's what you're asking, I wouldn't dare answer you." Li Xuewu shook his head slightly and said with a smile, "There are just too many things involved here."
"Hahahaha—" Yu Li also found it funny. The uncle and nephew looked completely opposite, with different heights and builds.
"Oh, right, I got a call from Beijing this afternoon." She took a bite of her food before remembering and reported to Li Xuewu, "Zhou Yamei said Mr. Lou came to the club."
"Hmm, what's wrong?" Li Xuewu looked up at her.
It's no wonder he reacted so calmly to this matter. Lou Yu and his wife live in the Workers' New Village, and not many people know about them. They are truly living in seclusion in the city.
Mainly to make it easier for Lou Ting to go to school, Lou Yu has now handed over all the affairs on the mountain and doesn't go up the mountain for months at a time.
Actually, his health wasn't good either. In addition, Lou Xiao'e was doing better and better in Gangcheng, and the other families were all convinced of her abilities, so he had nothing to worry about anymore.
They gave up their illusions and accepted reality.
Relinquishing power in advance can actually give other families some room for trust.
Similarly, his actions gave Lou Xiao'e in the port city more room to maneuver with other families.
This could be considered the old father's final compensation, because he owed Lou Xiao'e something.
"They said a department contacted him and notified him to come and receive the previously confiscated property, including real estate and cars, but he couldn't make up his mind."
Yu Li reported: "Some properties were requisitioned, and some units are now using them for office work. The cars have indeed been returned, but they were also misappropriated."
"What is he thinking?" Li Xuewu took a bite of his egg and asked casually, "Does he want to take back these valuables?"
He said he would do whatever you say.
Yu Li twitched the corner of her mouth and said, "I think he's resentful, after all, it is indeed his property."
"What can I do even if I'm unwilling to accept it?" Li Xuewu put down his rice bowl and said helplessly, "I know where the root of this problem lies."
He explained to Yu Li the instructions about Mr. Z published in the newspaper at the beginning of the month, that all the property confiscated at the beginning of the university study activity should be registered, and he also put forward his opinions on how to handle it.
"It's a good thing, and it can be considered a correction of a mistake."
"So, it can be taken back?" Yu Li asked curiously. "Won't it have any negative impact?"
“Since the document has been issued, it won’t have any impact.” Li Xuewu thought for a moment and said, “As for those cars, if you ask me, we should just donate them all.”
"Even if we take them all back, who will operate them?"
He looked at Yu Li and asked, "Does he want a driver or a nanny now?"
"I've used the car for so many years, I wouldn't feel bad donating it, but what about the house?"
Yu Li explained, "That's probably what he cares about. Older people tend to be more stubborn about this kind of thing."
"Hey—" Li Xuewu shook his head with amusement and said, "How many of the properties in Beijing have been passed down through generations?"
He tilted his chin and said, "Isn't the Forbidden City grand? Ask the Aisin Gioro family if they dare to skip out on their promises and run wild."
"Even with a thousand houses, when you die, you'll only have a place the size of a coffin to rest in. At that age, what else is there to be upset about?"
“That’s what they say—” Yu Li frowned and said, “But when it really happens to you, who can be as open-minded as you are?”
"Then let him collect it," Li Xuewu said indifferently. "Anyway, those units won't vacate the premises anytime soon, so we'll just give him a few cents more in rent."
He shook his head with a laugh and said, "I don't believe he'll dare to collect rent. He'll give up after he's run into a lot of trouble."
"Aren't you going to try to persuade him?" Yu Li raised her eyebrows and looked at him strangely, saying, "After all, Lou Xiao'e is still here."
"Where is she?" Li Xuewu found it amusing and looked at her, saying, "Believe it or not, even if Lou Xiao'e comes back to handle this matter, she will tell me exactly the same thing."
"Didn't I tell you to try and persuade him?"
Yu Li reminded him, "You know he's not in good health, and Lou Xiao'e is thousands of miles away. If something really bad happens to her, how would you feel?"
"Hmph—" Li Xuewu snorted and nodded helplessly, saying, "Fine, I'll write him a letter."
"Catch up more, don't just write about this one thing," Yu Li reminded him with a smile. "Actually, he cares about you quite a bit, you just haven't realized it."
“He cares about me because he’s afraid of me.” Li Xuewu smirked and said, “He’s afraid I’ll make him childless.”
“No, that’s not true at all—” Yu Li glanced at him and said with a smile, “I’ve known him for quite a while and I can tell what kind of person he is.”
"He actually felt quite guilty about Lou Xiao'e, but he just couldn't bring himself to say it."
She explained, "I heard what Lou Ting said, and I felt that he wasn't a bad person, or at least not entirely malicious."
"He told Lou Ting to remember his aunt's kindness, said that the family's misfortunes had nothing to do with his aunt, and that the family's current status was entirely due to his aunt's efforts in maintaining it."
“You should listen to him,” Li Xuewu said, putting down his chopsticks and not paying much attention. “He was able to keep the family business running until after Liberation in that era. Do you think he’s that naive?”
"Like father, like son." He stood up and said calmly, "Today, Lou Xiao'e is at least half the shadow of her father."
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"Practice it again." In the early morning, Li Xuewu stood in the courtyard watching Bang Geng practice his kung fu. He had taught him boxing a long time ago, and today he suddenly felt like seeing how well the kid was doing.
But the more he looked at it, the more something seemed off. Not only were the moves much "smoother," but the imposing aura was gone, and it looked like a big monkey making a lot of noise.
"Uncle Wu, am I alright now?"
Banggeng was completely unaware of his own strength, and even proudly did a somersault on the spot, then demonstrated several moves on the wall.
"Hmm—" Li Xuewu looked at his rudimentary skills and hesitated before commenting, "Your level is alright, because most people can't do a backflip on the spot."
"But to say you're alright, I don't think you're very good at all."
"So what level am I exactly?"
Banggeng hesitated, looking at him and asking, "Okay, or not?"
"Hmm—" Li Xuewu twitched the corner of his mouth and said, "Then let's do halfway."
"What do you mean by 'half a line'?" Big-faced cat complained with a long face. "Isn't my half hour every morning going to be wasted?"
“It’s not a waste.” Li Xuewu nodded very seriously and said, “Your skill level has filled the gap between experts and ordinary people.”
"Should I still practice?" Banggeng asked, confused. "Or should I practice wrestling instead?"
“I have an idea.” Li Xuewu looked him up and down and said, “Eat as much as you want. Once you’re as fat as a ball, no one will be able to knock you down.”
Bang Geng wasn't as pathetic or worthless as he claimed. At least his skills were somewhat decent; he might not be able to scare people, but he could certainly make them laugh.
Times have changed. Even those who can scale walls and leap across rooftops can be shot down, and even a superhuman shield can't stop a 7.62mm bullet. It doesn't matter if you train incorrectly; as long as you're healthy, that's all that matters.
Bang Geng has learned to drive and is now Yu Li's driver and bodyguard. However, this driver doesn't have a driver's license, and as for the bodyguard... well, you've all seen his skills.
To reiterate, it's not that it's impossible, but it's hard to say if it's truly feasible; let's call it half-baked.
The winds in July grew stronger and stronger, and even ordinary people could feel the terrifying pressure under the dark clouds. When the storm came, no one could escape this pressure.
Banggeng helped him mail the letter to Lou Yu and retrieved the letter from home.
It was sent by my third brother, Xuecai. In the letter, in addition to relaying our father's decision on the date of our third uncle's burial, he also mentioned the situation of the family members and asked him not to worry.
At the end of the letter, he also mentioned with a hint of pride the good news that he had become an attending physician, which could be considered as reporting his progress to his second brother.
Li Xuewu was indeed very proud of his younger brother. In fact, he was absolutely sincere in saying that his third brother should inherit the family's medical skills and carry on his father's mantle.
My older brother doesn't like medicine, and he doesn't even like dealing with people. When he was young, he preferred to solve problems with force, so he didn't have the gentle personality that comes with studying traditional Chinese medicine.
The third child, however, was neither the eldest son nor the favored youngest, and thus bore more pressure than the second child, who had lost his parents' attention at a young age.
He has to compete with his sister for the family's attention while also showing the generosity of an older brother. He is thoughtful, gentle, and perfectly suited to study traditional Chinese medicine.
His talent in traditional Chinese medicine is even better than his own and his older brother's. Of course, he is proud of his younger brother for what he has achieved today.
Smiling, he folded the letter and put it back in the envelope. He walked back to the living room, where Yu Li helped him pack his luggage for his business trip and told him to get plenty of rest.
We had arranged to meet Hu Ke in Fengcheng on Friday to discuss the fertilizer plant.
What he initially thought would be an easy and pleasant matchmaking process took an unexpected turn due to changes in Beijing's chemical industry management policies.
Influenced by Honggang Group, Jingcheng Chemical also wanted to experience the group's hardships, which Li Xuewu thought was completely unnecessary, because he really didn't want to put in the effort.
Unfortunately, he had already come this far, and he couldn't afford to break his promise. Overdrawing his political credibility would be tantamount to professional suicide.
Therefore, this time he wanted to find out the bottom line of Liaodong's industry, and then call over the industry in the capital, so that the three parties could sit down together and discuss the next cooperative relationship.
He was not content with simply paving the way for Beijing's chemical industry.
He was not content with simply repaying the favor owed to the people of Liaodong Industry.
Therefore, since both sides believe that the involvement of Honggang Group is necessary to achieve a balance and create better conditions for cooperation, he must play his role well.
The cooperation with Shen Fei was cancelled because of him. Although we can't hold a grudge against him, it ultimately started because of him and ended because of him.
Li Xuewu felt obligated to give all employees of the group an explanation and to create a new cooperative system regarding compensation for severing the transaction with Shenyang Aircraft Corporation.
Of course, the entanglement with Shen Fei is far from over; it's just the beginning.