dognovel Chapter 1486 Industrial Electricity
Chapter 1486 Industrial Electricity
Chapter 1486 Industrial Electricity
"Secretary-General, it's time."
Sun Jia went to the office to remind Zhang Enyuan, who then came to inform Li Xuewu that it was time for the research visit.
Li Xuewu glanced at the document in his hand one last time and instructed, "Find me the total coal production figures for Liaodong in the second half of this year, as soon as possible."
"Okay, I'll have Wang Min make the trip."
When Zhang Enyuan came in, he took the coat hanging by the door and helped Li Xuewu put it on after he got up.
"Deputy Factory Director Zhou is already waiting."
There was no deliberate reminder; they just said that in a low voice, and that was the end of it.
Li Xuewu didn't say anything. He simply tidied up the table quickly, took the leader's handbag and thermos, and followed him out the door.
"Secretary-General."
"Comrade Zechuan, let's talk as we walk."
Zhou Zechuan was waiting at the stairwell, and when he saw Li Xuewu come out of the office, he took the initiative to greet him.
Li Xuewu nodded and waved, saying, "Time is a bit tight; a document has caused a delay."
The two had greeted each other at the meeting that morning, and they had interacted before.
Seeing that Li Xuewu didn't offer any polite greetings or pleasantries, Zhou Zechuan secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
If Li Xuewu is really polite to him, then he should get nervous.
"The energy company has its sights set on the thermal power plant in the steel city."
Li Xuewu made no attempt to hide anything from him, saying as he went downstairs, "We may be initiating acquisition negotiations soon, and the group has assigned me to keep an eye on it."
He didn't initially think that Li Xuewu was just being perfunctory.
Yes, that's right. Some units deliberately make people wait a while in order to give new members of the leadership team a hard time.
But at least in Zhou Zechuan's mind, Li Xuewu would never do such a thing.
You can say Li Xuewu is cunning and shrewd, or you can say he is worldly-wise, but you absolutely cannot say he is treacherous and cunning, because this secretary-general has never acted like a villain.
The gentleman is magnanimous, but the villain grows sorrowful.
The secretary-general always gives a direct answer when he wants to do something; he never resorts to underhanded tricks.
So when Zhou Zechuan heard that he was to be assigned to the Steel City Metallurgical Plant, his first feeling was not fear, but dread.
The petty person fears power but not virtue, while the virtuous person fears virtue but not power.
Within the group, in Liaodong Industry, and in the metallurgical plant, Li Xuewu truly established prestige and virtue.
He said that the delay was caused by the documents, and it certainly wasn't intentional.
He said he was looking at coal-related documents and that he was definitely not someone who had been caught off guard and was trying to explain the situation to him.
Because Li Xuewu didn't need to explain it to him in any special way.
From Yang Zongfang, the executive deputy director of the metallurgical plant, down to all other members of the leadership team, all were absolute subordinates.
Don't even mention collective decisions; Li Xuewu wields absolute power within Liaodong Industrial, a subsidiary of the group, let alone in the metallurgical plant.
"I've never heard of that before."
Zhou Zechuan walked half a step behind Li Xuewu, his pace down the stairs perfectly controlled.
"Is this President Bu's first major move since taking office?"
"Hehehe——"
Hearing the joke from the former head of the group's inspection department, who always presented a serious image, Li Xuewu genuinely laughed.
He nodded to the clerk who was standing at the bottom of the stairs and greeting him, saying, "Not the first one."
The group descended the stairs and headed straight for the main entrance. The guards were already standing at the entrance of the hall. As they approached, they opened the door and saluted.
Li Xuewu personally created the group's security system, and today all the security guards who enjoy the benefits of the security system genuinely respect him; this respect is impeccable.
However, Li Xuewu simply smiled and nodded. Since he was no longer in charge of security, he had not returned the greeting, at least not within the group.
You could say it's a deliberate attempt to downplay this identity, or you could say it's to put Old Li at ease.
With a secretary-general who wields absolute influence in the security system and can mobilize absolute power at any time in the team, Old Li might even be awakened by nightmares while sleeping.
Security personnel must be serious and conscientious, while professional personnel must adapt to the environment and be flexible in their responses.
Do what you're supposed to do in your current position, and don't let your past achievements hold you back from moving forward.
Zhou Zechuan, who was walking behind him, felt this particularly deeply. He had just arrived, and every little thing about him was a focus of attention and a sensitive point for Zhou Zechuan, who was very thoughtful.
A secretary-general who is fully in control of the industrial pulse of Liaodong is also a very capable figure in the group's leadership team.
There's a saying that goes, "Gold shines wherever it is," but the Secretary-General's brilliance was unsettling.
Who would have thought that in less than a year, Li Xuewu had completely sorted out Liaodong Industry and even gradually promoted business expansion in the second half of the year.
Infrastructure construction in the Gangcheng Hongxing Industrial Zone, in-depth cooperation between Gangfei and Shenfei, complete relocation of the steel rolling mill, construction of industrial exhibition halls, construction of Yingcheng Port Area, Tadong Airport project...
No one in the group dared to say that the secretary-general was a mere figurehead who was not doing his job properly.
The Northern Industry Daily's statement doesn't count. The group's construction speed for projects such as the joint hospital, workers' residential area, and sanatorium in the steel city is very fast. Even the underground waterproofing project in response to the policy of digging deep tunnels did not delay the planning and speed of the industrial zone's infrastructure construction.
Talk is cheap; such overall management and coordination skills are unmatched among the younger generation of cadres in the group, and even among the group's leaders, how many can achieve this?
Go hunting in the mountains on the weekend? Learn to pilot a helicopter? Go to the gym to practice wrestling and boxing?
These extracurricular activities, coupled with his absolute ability and dazzling achievements, became part of his unique personal charm.
The image of an all-around tough guy who can wrestle, fight, and use his brain is deeply rooted in the hearts of employees throughout the group.
Compared to other cadres who spend their rest time drinking tea or reading newspapers, this secretary-general broke the employees' stereotypical perception of cadres.
Young, capable, proactive, and responsible—who wouldn't like or respect such a cadre?
Zhou Zechuan had only been there for half a day and hadn't even left the office building yet, but he could already feel the influence and pressure from the Secretary-General everywhere in this new office environment.
Li Xuewu's positive and energetic attitude also contributed to the tense and positive working atmosphere throughout the metallurgical plant.
There was no need to go down to see, much less visit other units in the industrial zone. Zhou Zechuan believed that it would be the same everywhere, with Li Xuewu's symbols and imprints everywhere.
"You could say this is the second spark."
Just as he stepped out of the gate and down the steps to get into the car, Li Xuewu smiled and said to him, "The first fire burned down three section chiefs and two deputy section chiefs of the Energy Corporation. Now you call that ambition and aspiration."
"Hehehe——"
Zhou Zechuan understood the unspoken meaning in his words: sometimes ambition and aspiration are not so different.
A business executive who lacks ambition lacks fighting spirit, and one who lacks drive lacks the means to achieve it.
What kind of achievements can business cadres without fighting spirit and skills accomplish?
Yes, Li Xuewu is talking about Bu Qingfang, but he is also definitely referring to him.
This was telling him that he needed to actively change his mindset, transforming from a supervisory cadre to a professional cadre, and that he needed to demonstrate ambition and drive.
Some say being a leader is really tiring, because even your words are full of hidden meanings and sharp wit.
Actually, that's not the case. I've long been accustomed to being concise and to the point, expressing my opinions in the simplest terms and with the most harmonious and orderly manner. That's called basic work ability.
Your lack of this ability means you need to learn and improve yourself, rather than dividing yourself into social classes.
Zhou Zechuan is new here. Should Li Xuewu bluntly remind him to be mindful of his new identity?
That kind of relationship and attitude seems too stiff. The two are comrades, not teacher and student.
To add to that, this is also a common perception in society: teachers are difficult to get along with, while government officials are just nice guys.
There are no complex social relationships between teachers and students. They have long been accustomed to being straightforward and direct, and with increasing teaching pressure, they have lost their ability to communicate effectively in society.
However, in organizations where interpersonal relationships are the foundation of competence, social relationships are also an aspect of the job.
Without his past achievements, Zhou Zechuan would probably have been nothing more than an empty shell even after arriving in Liaodong and the metallurgical plant.
The group's decision to assign him to work at the metallurgical plant was not simply an attempt to get rid of him; the organization has principles in selecting and appointing personnel.
Li Xuewu would not tolerate a cadre who knew nothing and had no work experience being appointed as the deputy director in charge of production at the metallurgical plant.
Today, I personally brought him down to conduct research, and when we arrived at the No. 4 furnace workshop, it was with the intention of reminding and helping him.
Going to Furnace No. 4 was a reminder of how his predecessor had fallen from grace.
Going to Furnace No. 4 was also to help him; it was the end point for the previous leader and the beginning point for him.
With the secretary-general personally leading him to the No. 4 furnace workshop, he had taken his first step steadily in the metallurgical plant.
This also demonstrates Li Xuewu's approval of him, which he showed to the other cadres in the metallurgical plant.
He was presented with the task of taking over production work as soon as possible, with the support of the secretary-general as his deputy director.
Bu Qingfang was already preparing to make a second move when he arrived at the Energy Corporation, so how would he make a third move when he arrived at the Metallurgical Plant?
***
"The problem must lie in the materials."
As the head of the No. 4 furnace renovation project team, Wang Yizhou was under tremendous pressure.
It wasn't just the high intensity of his work that caused it, but also the recent series of controversies that left him exhausted.
Today, the Secretary-General brought the new Deputy Director of the Metallurgical Plant in charge of production to the site for research. This was also the first time he reported on the major progress of the project.
“We used the process of elimination to select key points from the overall project of Boiler No. 4 and conducted sampling analysis.”
Wang Yizhou pointed to the location on the blueprint in his hand, and then pointed to the actual location of Furnace No. 4 and gave an explanation.
“Right at that location, we determined that substandard construction materials were likely the main cause of the safety accident at Boiler No. 4.”
He looked at Li Xuewu and explained, "It's not that we can't clearly articulate the problem, it's just that the workload is too large and there are too many key points that need to be eliminated."
"Yes, I can understand you."
Li Xuewu looked at the spot he had just pointed to with his hands behind his back, but he couldn't see anything unusual.
That's obvious. If it were really possible to tell with the naked eye, Liu Yongnian would have found out long ago after investigating for months.
"Identify the problem as soon as possible and put the results and responsibilities on paper."
He turned to Wang Yizhou and said, "I need to see the rectification plan for Boiler No. 4 as soon as possible."
"You should know that every day that Boiler No. 4 is shut down results in huge losses."
“I know we are working on it.”
Wang Yizhou nodded in agreement: "In the next few days, we will conduct a comprehensive analysis of the newly discovered problematic areas and continue to investigate other parts."
"Well, you guys will still be in charge of the specific work." Li Xuewu was very understanding of them, saying, "You are the professionals, and everyone has their own area of expertise."
"Thank you for your understanding."
Wang Yizhou was really touched; he was just afraid that the leaders would come today to urge them to speed up their work.
There's nothing wrong with speeding up construction progress; it's simply a matter of increasing the number of workers and extending working hours.
But engineering surveys are different. This work not only tests thinking and patience, but also requires keen insight to accurately grasp the problem.
You can get by with physical strength, but you need to use your brain to do research.
Zhou Zechuan stayed by Li Xuewu's side the whole time, observing more and asking fewer questions.
His original identity was enough to illustrate the group's dissatisfaction with and emphasis on the metallurgical plant's production work.
Generally speaking, deputy factory directors in charge of production are promoted from their original units and are cadres with work experience and background as workshop directors.
This time, the group selected a supervisory cadre to serve as a production cadre, and this cadre had never been involved in production work before. What does the group mean by this?
Many people have been thinking about this issue, and some even say that Zhou Zechuan was sent by someone.
Zhou Zechuan didn't hear these words; if he had, his expression would definitely have turned displeased.
Which cadre transfer isn't arranged by someone else? To say that he came with some ulterior motive is really unfair.
Since their last encounter, he has become an outsider, unwanted by both his maternal and paternal relatives.
Even if he rejoins the game now, it won't be voluntary on his part, and no one will tell him what to do.
Zhou Zechuan had already decided on his way here that since he was already here, he might as well make the best of it. Even if he had to spend his whole life stuck in the steel city metallurgical plant, he would accept it. Killing someone is just a matter of beheading them, after all.
He simply refused to believe that working diligently and conscientiously would invite Li Xuewu's resentment and harassment.
That's right, Zhou Zechuan completely abandoned the group's attention and expectations, and his biggest goal was to satisfy Li Xuewu.
Once he confirmed this, his situation and mindset in the steel city became much more relaxed.
As long as he works hard and achieves results, no matter how difficult things are for him, Li Xuewu will stand up for him. This is his duty as the head of Liaodong Industry.
On the way back to the unit, the two people in the car exchanged views on Furnace No. 4 and the work to be done at the metallurgical plant.
Li Xuewu was very frank, and Zhou Zechuan was also sensible. Without Li Xuewu needing to remind him, he had already learned to adapt to his new identity.
If you don't understand something, you can learn it. The group has put him in production management, not in the workshop to work.
"Starting the year before last, the group decided to implement technological reforms, and the metallurgical plant took the lead."
Li Xuewu emphasized: "At that time, our first target was special steel and alloy materials."
"The subsequent comprehensive technical cooperation with the Santa Y Group provided a strong impetus to this project."
He said to Zhou Zechuan beside him, "In just three years, more than a dozen blast furnaces and workshops have been built. The development of the metallurgical plant can only be described as rapid."
"It's not a problem if problems arise at this extraordinary pace of development; it's a problem if no problems occur."
"I understand what you mean."
Zhou Zechuan understood Li Xuewu's words and nodded slightly in agreement, saying, "I'm afraid the problems will accumulate into a disaster."
"We have learned a profound lesson."
Li Xuewu sighed and looked out the car window, saying, "This year's work safety accidents could have been avoided, but they happened in the wrong places."
"We need to find the root cause and also look for solutions in daily management."
He turned to Zhou Zechuan and said, "I have already spoken with Comrade Zong Fang, and he will cooperate with you to help you understand the situation as soon as possible in the near future."
"Thank you, I will do my best."
Zhou Zechuan nodded solemnly; his dissatisfaction with being assigned a secretary that morning was nothing at this moment.
Perhaps Li Xuewu was truly acting out of public interest, wanting him to get into character quickly, which is why he acted so arbitrarily?
"I don't have time this afternoon, maybe tomorrow."
Before getting out of the car, Li Xuewu said to him, "Let Director Sun accompany you to visit Comrade Yu Tiecheng's wife."
"Is he the chief designer of Furnace No. 4?"
Zhou Zechuan couldn't have come to the steel city without any preparation, especially given the recent turmoil surrounding the metallurgical plant.
He had heard the name before and seen related news in the newspaper, so it wasn't unfamiliar to him.
Li Xuewu nodded and said, "Now is the perfect time to go. It's best to see her before the problem is truly investigated."
"I understand, I will talk to Director Sun."
Zhou Zechuan nodded seriously and said, "I will report to you immediately if anything happens."
"Let's get on with it as soon as possible." Li Xuewu glanced at him and got out of the car. He waited for the other person to come over before they walked together. "I have other work to do next month, so I'll try to get a grasp of the work situation as soon as possible."
"must."
Zhou Zechuan was the kind of person who would turn a blind eye to everything, so since Li Xuewu was being so frank, he couldn't be ambiguous either.
When Li Xuewu says "as soon as possible," it means the situation is urgent; when he says "definitely," it means "definitely"—he is determined to complete the mission.
Now that the problem with Furnace No. 4 has been identified, his next task is to comfort the family, resolve the issue, take over production, and handle the aftermath.
With the help of Executive Deputy Factory Director Yang Zongfang and the support of Secretary-General Li Xuewu, he will have ample space and time to grasp the situation.
This is already very rare, and we must be grateful.
He was not worried about Yang Zongfang embarrassing him, nor was he afraid of anyone tripping him up at this time.
Now that Li Xuewu has made his stance clear, anyone who dares to target him is targeting Li Xuewu.
Anyone who dares to target him is undermining the overall situation.
Li Xuewu may not be the absolute authority within the group, but in Liaodong Industry, in the metallurgical plant...
Yang Zongfang was the executive vice president, so there was no need to target him, an outsider, who was also a vice factory director who didn't understand production but was in charge of it.
Although the two had never worked together, they were not strangers; he was good to Yang Zongfang.
When he got into trouble, Yang Zongfang couldn't escape it either.
Therefore, the metallurgical plant was more united than ever before with Li Xuewu in charge. This is evident from the fact that Liu Yongnian was able to persist for so long, which shows the Secretary-General's care and protection for the metallurgical plant.
Perhaps coming to the steel city isn't something to be sad about.
-
Qin Huairu did not stay in Gangcheng for long. Once she was sure that her son had not completely gone astray, she returned home.
Of course she was worried, but she couldn't bring herself to persuade her son to return to Beijing.
It's not just that Banggeng has found a new life and hope in the steel city, but also because of herself.
It can't be said that there was no affection in her marriage with Liu Guoyou, but it had been worn down by the various changes over the past year.
The unexpected events eroded not only her feelings for Liu Guoyou, but also her longing for married life.
She originally thought that she would have someone to rely on after marriage, even though her partner also had two daughters. She believed that as long as they supported each other, they could go further together.
She simply underestimated the complexity of second marriages, especially since her family situation was quite unique.
She has three children and also has to support her mother-in-law.
Even if her status and identity can solve the problem of food and clothing for her family, they cannot resolve the contradiction of harmonious coexistence.
To this day, her mother-in-law has not forgiven her and has never even eaten a meal at her and Liu Guoyou's house.
Even though they lived across the hall from each other, it was only Liu Guoyou and her who went to the other side; the old lady never came to their house.
Every time Liu Guoyou brought something to his family, he was met not with a smile from his mother-in-law, but with a glare.
In her mother-in-law's mind, it was Liu Guoyou who couldn't tolerate her behavior and instigated her to make such a scene.
If it weren't for Banggeng writing home after she went to the steel city, her mother-in-law wouldn't have allowed her to come home.
Qin Huairu now feels like she's caught in the middle, with her son having grievances against her and her two daughters' personalities changing quite a bit.
After she got married, she lived with Liu Guoyou, along with his two daughters.
The grandmother and children lived across the street.
This arrangement also reflects the mother-in-law's intention, as she hopes that Bang Geng will inherit the house across the street in the future.
After Kebang threw a tantrum, her mother-in-law stopped acknowledging her faults and started secretly complaining that she didn't care about the well-being of the family.
It would be one thing if he said this to her, but to nag her in front of the children is quite another.
Even if the children are close to her, it doesn't change the fact that she lives across the street.
It was after Banggeng caused that incident that Liu Guoyou took the initiative to discuss with her the idea of letting the girls live with the old lady across the street, while Banggeng would live with them.
That was the plan, but Banggeng didn't give them a chance to implement it before he kicked off and ran away.
Even now, Xiaodang and Huaihua don't want to leave their grandmother, and Liu Guoyou's two daughters don't want to leave their father.
Most importantly, the mother-in-law can't stand her two daughters. Even when they meet, they're always at odds. How can they live like this?
She wasn't the only one caught in the middle; Liu Guoyou was too.
Gradually, the couple who married later in life communicated and talked less, and when they returned home, it was all about the mundane matters of daily life.
Even intimacy has become a routine and a way to satisfy physical needs; she's only thirty-three years old this year.
At thirty-three, an age when one should be able to sit on the ground and suck up dirt, he has already begun to live a cold and indifferent life.
If she had known that married life would be like this, she would have preferred to remain a widow.
Although life has many hardships and some sweet moments, she really couldn't bear to have to endure a hundred hardships just for one sweet moment.
Before returning to Beijing, she sought out Li Xuewu once again, wanting to have an open and honest conversation.
Zhou Yamei only stayed at home for one night before going to Fengcheng the next day. So after dinner, Banggeng washed the dishes and tidied the table, and the two went to the study.
The study door was half-open, and no matter how curious Bang Geng was, he didn't dare to eavesdrop while he was busy in the kitchen.
He really wanted to know what his mother and Uncle Wu would talk about, because he knew that the core of their conversation would definitely be him, and that his mother's purpose in coming to Steel City was also for him.
"Steel City has been in turmoil lately, are you alright?" Qin Huairu asked, holding a cup of hot tea and looking at him sitting opposite her on the sofa. "Are you in any danger?"
"It's nothing, it's all normal work."
Li Xuewu was also sizing her up, and asked, "You've talked to Banggeng? How did it go? Do you have a better understanding now?"
"I'm even more uncertain now—" Qin Huairu gave a bitter laugh and looked at him, asking, "What exactly are you thinking? Can't you tell me?"
"It won't work if I tell you."
Li Xuewu smiled and said, "If you're going to commit to keeping him in Steel City, then don't ask any questions."
"If you really want to know what I'm thinking, then be prepared to take him back to the capital."
Although he had a smile on his face, he emphasized very seriously, "I did not prepare a second plan for him."
"I really have a headache—"
Qin Huairu put down her teacup, raised her hand to rub her forehead, and said, "This child has given me so much worry."
"Hmm." Li Xuewu glanced at her and simply hummed in response. What did that mean?
"I didn't strongly object to him and that..." Qin Huairu hesitated for a long time before continuing, "He definitely doesn't understand matters of the heart, so let's just call it a setback."
“You should be glad he found a girl three years older than him,” Li Xuewu said casually. “What if she were three years older than you? Doesn’t it make things much easier to think about it that way?”
"You're really good at giving advice—"
Qin Huairu looked at him speechlessly and said, "If he really wants to find someone three years older than me, is he looking for a partner or a mother?"
"So you knew about his problem too."
Li Xuewu looked up at her eyes and said, "You've protected him too well, making him used to having a mother in his life. So when he first fell in love, he unconsciously chose a considerate and caring older sister."
"what do you mean……"
Qin Huairu was completely dumbfounded. She could understand Li Xuewu's words, but she couldn't understand his. This was too...
"If you want to learn more about this, you don't need to ask me, you can ask Zhou Yamei."
Li Xuewu continued, "I believe she can give you a systematic explanation of the reasons for this mentality."
"What I can tell you is that boys are different from girls after all; in the future, he will be the one to support the family and establish a household."
He tilted his head and looked at Qin Huairu, emphasizing, "Unless you can protect him for the rest of your life and tolerate his perpetually immature personality, then don't hurt him anymore."
"How could I be harming him—"
Qin Huairu was naturally unconvinced by Li Xuewu's words, but she was also afraid of his wisdom and intelligence.
She had become accustomed to Li Xuewu's commands and requirements, which allowed her to make steady progress in her work.
Every time Li Xuewu gave advice, he hit the nail on the head, making her feel astonished.
Her surprise and admiration did not receive much positive feedback from Li Xuewu; in other words, her so-called success was worthless in Li Xuewu's eyes.
How could someone so intelligent lie to her?
"If we compare a child to a flower..."
Li Xuewu spread his hands and said, "With a family formed by his parents to shelter him from the wind and rain, he will grow up healthily, and it is normal even if he has some personality flaws."
"But he only has you in his upbringing. When faced with the lack of fatherly love, he will actively turn to you, rely on you, and try to seek and gain your attention."
He leaned back on the sofa and said, "He's grown up now and needs a harsh environment to hone his ability to survive independently. If you keep protecting him, how long can he withstand the storms that come his way?"
"I..." Qin Huairu was speechless, unsure of what to say. After a long while, she looked at Li Xuewu and asked, "What do you plan to do with him?"
"Your son has nothing I can use."
Li Xuewu ignored the hesitation and worry in her words and said frankly, "To put it bluntly, half of the reason I've taken care of him until now is because of you, and the other half is because I think he's not a bad person at heart and is a promising talent."
“I am not his parents, and I cannot give him the care of a family, but I can give him the light and the storms he needs to grow up.”
He nodded slightly and said, "If that's what you think too, then there's no need to worry about his future."
“If you have other plans for his future, I would prefer that you take him back to Beijing. After all, there are more opportunities for development in Beijing, and he would be happier living with his family.”
Happiness my ass!
Qin Huairu is now trapped in the marriage she created herself; where is there any happiness to be found?
To sum up her relationship with Liu Guoyou in one sentence: We just got by, what else could we do but break up?
“I heard him say that he works at the docks.”
Qin Huairu thought for a moment and asked, "What kind of work does he do?"
"How did you two talk?"
Li Xuewu asked with amusement, "Didn't he tell you the truth?"
"Actually, it's just about getting by and learning from others."
He crossed his right leg and said, "Where there is work that needs him to do, and what can he do?"
“He didn’t tell me that. He only said that he worked at the docks and that he got a salary every month.”
Seeing his barely concealed distress, Qin Huairu said, "That's why I know I can't take him with me."
“Paying him a salary is to help him develop his own values and outlook on life,” Li Xuewu explained. “This is not to prevent you and your son from being reunited.”
"Actually, I didn't really manage him much. If he wanted to read, he would study; if he wanted to go out and have fun, he would hang out with the crowd."
Li Xuewu said casually, "If you really want to train, go to the docks and hang out there. There are plenty of people there."
“This isn’t even free-range.”
Qin Huairu said weakly, "I'm really afraid he'll go astray, and even more afraid he'll cause you some trouble."
"You need the means and the guts to go astray."
Li Xuewu said with a smile, "You used to think he was a tough guy just because he carried a small knife on his waist. Do you see that knife still there now?"
"I was just wondering," Qin Huairu said in surprise, "I haven't seen that knife this time."
"That silly Zhu is really something. Of all the things to give him, he had to give him something dangerous."
"He put it away."
Li Xuewu picked up his teacup and said, "I arranged for someone to send him to Yingcheng some time ago, so he could experience the wickedness of people's hearts. It seems he has grown a lot since then."
Qin Huairu was truly speechless this time. Did a serious illness have to be treated drastically?
Her son isn't some heinous villain; does he really need such a thrilling and dangerous experience?
Li Xuewu calmly recounted Bang Geng's experiences in Yingcheng, leaving Qin Huairu speechless.
Bang Geng, who was sitting in the living room in a daze, was still hesitating whether to eavesdrop, when he saw that his mother had already come out.
When Qin Huairu looked at her son again, her gaze held less doting affection and more seriousness.
It's not that her son isn't good enough, it's that she's too stupid.
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"What I need is not the dilapidated equipment of thermal power plants, but the power infrastructure and qualifications."
Bu Qingfang emphasized: "Now may not be the best time to get involved in the power system, but it is definitely a critical moment to plan for the future."
She explained her purpose and viewpoints in detail in Li Xuewu's office, and even brought a lot of materials to support her claims.
Li Xuewu listened very attentively and also obtained some other information.
"You know about the situation at the No. 7 Thermal Power Plant, right?"
He looked up at Bu Qingfang and said, "That's not just a pile of junk, there are hundreds of workers involved."
"The qualifications you want are worthless in Steel City. The group is ready to apply for establishment at any time."
"But the group doesn't control the power infrastructure network."
Bu Qingfang emphasized: "The equipment in Factory No. 7 is old and frequently breaks down. Steel City has invested funds several times to address the problem, but with little effect."
"I've thought about it. We'll change everything that can be changed, and operate Plant 7 as the starting point project for the Energy Corporation's power development plan."
She explained, "The first step is to ensure electricity supply and gradually increase production capacity and scale."
"The second step is to gradually expand our influence and production scale, increasing power generation capacity while ensuring the coal industry's foundation, and achieving this through technological means..."
"Perfect timing, that brings us to that."
Li Xuewu handed her a chart showing the total coal production capacity in Liaodong for the second half of this year.
"You see, coal production capacity is declining."
He shook his head slightly and said, "Yes, that's right. The decline in coal production capacity in Liaodong is related to the complete shutdown and rectification of small coal mines. But what about analyzing it from a long-term perspective?"
"Power plants will face a coal shortage for a long time to come, and the cost of burning coal is much higher."
"What should I do?"
Bu Qingfang spread her hands and asked, "The energy company plans to start its expansion in Northeast China from Steel City, and then develop southward."
“Market-oriented operation.” Li Xuewu pondered for a moment, then said, “You’d better be careful with your words.”
"Although there is no municipal power company in the city, there is a supply department. It is no problem to generate electricity for our own use, but we have to be prepared to operate within the power grid."
"Prepare what? To be taken away?"
Bu Qingfang frowned and said, "What I mean is to build an integrated electricity distribution and service system in the three northeastern provinces."
“That’s too big.” Li Xuewu pointed at her and emphasized, “Your ambition is too big. It’s not easy for the higher-ups to make this decision.”
"If you really make this system work, you could form a group company just for the power industry in Northeast China."
He said with a laugh, "It's not that I don't support your ideals, but you can't be too idealistic."
"Let's change our approach and focus on industrial power generation."
Without waiting for her to think, Li Xuewu said directly, "Let's break with convention and provide electricity services only to industrial enterprises."
"You mean—" Bu Qingfang asked thoughtfully, "that in response to the current power shortage, we should selectively supply electricity to industrial enterprises that need more power?"
"That's what you call being targeted."
Li Xuewu raised his eyebrows and said, "You can't just create a market for something just because it's good."
"Think about it again, industrial electricity is a more promising market."