dognovel Chapter 1040 Comrades from the Steel Mill Are Here
Chapter 1040 Comrades from the Steel Mill Are Here
Chapter 1040 Comrades from the Steel Mill Are Here
"Why was there no news before?"
Li Huaide, feeling frightened, frowned and tapped the armrest of the sofa irregularly with his fingers.
Li Xuewu sat opposite and looked at Li Haiyang who was on the phone, and reminded him softly: "Make plans early, otherwise things will change."
"Um—you mean...?"
Li Huaide stared at Li Xuewu, raised his head slightly, and his face was full of gloom.
Li Xuewu remained unafraid and said calmly: "You are the director of the management committee of the Red Star Steel Rolling Mill, and you must be given an explanation for any investigation."
"unless……"
He didn't finish his words, but Li Huaide's panicked heart did not completely lose his rationality and thinking.
Unless this investigation is directed at him and everyone in the steel mill.
Failure to communicate or notify in advance means distrust and being on guard.
Cheng Kaiyuan was going to attend a meeting in the city today. He couldn't contact his secretary and driver, so there must be a big operation going on.
Li Huaide suddenly grabbed the armrest of the sofa, as if trying to grab something.
"Hang up the phone with Director Liu Xiangqian from the city!"
He seriously instructed Li Haiyang who had just hung up the phone: "If he is not in the office, contact the duty room to find his home phone number."
"Yes!"
Li Haiyang first responded, and then reported: "I just contacted the Municipal Discipline Inspection Commission, and the person is not there."
After saying that, he picked up the phone and went to the city as instructed by his leader.
Li Huaide's face became increasingly gloomy, as if it could sink into the water. He clenched and unclenched his fists.
“Since it’s not in the Municipal Discipline Inspection Commission, then it should be in the Ministry’s Discipline Inspection Commission.”
Li Xuewu said softly: "Deputy Director Xue has already contacted them, but I don't know what the result is."
"No need to look for the higher-ups. The person is missing in the city. I'll look for Liu Xiangqian."
Li Huaide said: "At this time, I don't know what they want to do to Comrade Kaiyuan!"
"Leader, I can't get in touch with you"
Li Haiyang reported with sweat all over his forehead: "We couldn't find him in the city. The duty room said Director Liu was not at home and hung up the phone."
"Do you want me to contact Deputy Director Zhang again?"
"No need, they are hiding on purpose so you can't find them."
Li Huaide took out a cigarette from the cigarette box on the coffee table and put it in his mouth.
He did not reach for the matches, but thought and said, "If Liu Xiangqian is hiding, then I really want to see what kind of maze this is."
thump—
The door of the reception room was pushed open from the outside, and Xue Zhifu and Jing Yunong walked in.
"It should be in the department. It was a temporary action organized in the afternoon. No one was notified."
Xue Zhifu also had a gloomy face and said to Li Huaide: "It is not clear where he is being held, but it should be in the city."
"I have asked, the factory has not received any investigation coordination letter recently, and no information has been taken away."
Jing Yunong stood beside Li Xuewu's sofa and said bluntly: "This shouldn't be a problem that arises from the factory."
"Have you contacted Comrade Kaiyuan's family?"
Li Huaide looked at Li Xuewu and asked, "Is there any movement over there?"
"No, I arranged for Zhou Yao from the Security Department to go. Deputy Director Cheng's wife and children are at home."
Li Xuewu shook his head slightly and said: "They have not been subject to any investigation or questioning."
"Deputy Director Gu has passed away"
Jing Yunong reminded him, "She is worried that something... inconvenient may happen at Deputy Director Cheng's home."
"What inconvenience could there be?"
Li Huaide swept a gloomy look over the men and said, "Comrade Kaiyuan is an outstanding cadre selected by the organization from the machinery factory!"
He took out the cigarette from his mouth and emphasized: "During his time at the steel mill, he performed well at work and his personal character is obvious to all. What could be wrong with him?"
This question is addressed to everyone as well as to himself. He emphasized it so much just to boost his own confidence.
Li Xuewu clenched his hands together, thought for a moment and reminded: "Is it possible that he was implicated, or a certain case..."
The room suddenly became quiet, and everyone's eyes were focused on him. For a moment, you could hear a pin drop, and the atmosphere became depressing.
"I can still trust Comrade Kaiyuan"
After a long while, Li Huaide let out a long sigh, clutching the cigarette in his hand and said seriously: "When evaluating a comrade, you must be cautious and fair. I think there is no problem with him."
“Yes, I think so too.”
Jing Yunong glanced at Li Xuewu, then looked at Li Huaide and said seriously: "Regarding the review of Deputy Director Cheng, I think the relevant departments need to give sufficient reasons, otherwise it will not be recognized by all the employees in the factory."
"Especially the unannounced censorship, which makes absolutely no sense at all!"
Although Xue Zhifu is no longer in charge of discipline and supervision work, his words have become more serious.
"I oppose the unreasonable investigation into the steel mill, and I am even more opposed to the ignoring of the opinions of the Red Star Steel Mill this time."
"Then show some attitude"
Li Huaide crushed the cigarette in his hand and said to Li Haiyang, who was standing aside with a pale face due to nervousness: "Call and ask where Leader Du is. I have to go and 'apologize'."
"Good...good leadership"
Li Haiyang shuddered a bit, then quickly walked towards the phone, picked up the phone with trembling hands and went to the duty room of the Ministry of Industry.
"Please work hard tonight, the situation is special"
Li Huaide looked at Xue Zhifu and Jing Yunong and said, "I feel uneasy because there is no one in the factory."
“We’re going back to the factory now.”
Xue Zhifu and Jing Yunong looked at each other, nodded and said solemnly: "Don't worry."
"Well, that's best."
Li Huaide nodded, threw away the broken cigarette in his hand, and reminded: "If I don't have any news tonight, don't call."
Having said this, he looked at Xue Zhifu and instructed: "Tell Comrade Weijie not to waste time, do a good job in the factory, and the overall development cannot be affected."
"Also, about Comrade Kaiyuan"
He looked at Jing Yunong and reminded him: "Strictly observe the propaganda work discipline, strictly control internal public opinion, and do not allow anything to occur that affects the normal working order."
"I see"
Jing Yunong responded seriously: "I will start the arrangements for this work with Deputy Director Gu tonight."
"You can contact Zhou Yao from the Security Department directly."
Li Xuewu added: "She can be trusted, and can also mobilize the special forces of the Security Department."
After saying that, seeing Jing Yunong frowning and looking at him, he nodded slowly and said: "Deputy Team Leader Yu has more important work to do."
What important task could allow him to be bypassed at this time and directly assigned to Security Section Chief Zhou Yao to be in charge of the security forces?
Of course, it is to maintain stability and management.
In other words, Yu Decai from the security team must not get into any harm, at least before the matter becomes clear and Li Xuewu cannot go back.
Li Xuewu's trust in Decai is the same as his trust in Zhou Yao.
The security team does not need nepotism or private transactions. No one can challenge Li Xuewu's authority, and no one can challenge the rules he sets.
Jing Yunong thought of this because he heard him instruct that he could directly contact Zhou Yao from the Security Department.
Li Xuewu couldn't go back with her.
Yes, during this time, Li Huaide made arrangements and instructions to her and Xue Zhifu, but did not mention Li Xuewu.
But Li Xuewu was sitting in this lounge, participating in handling this crisis.
So, there is no need to think too much, wherever Li Huaide is, there Li Xuewu is.
It can be seen that Li Huaide trusts and needs him, and it can be seen even more that his presence is important in times of crisis.
In particular, Jing Yunong had already thought of what Li Huaide meant, which was Li Xuewu's influence.
About Li Xuewu’s background, as well as his performance and involvement in the case some time ago.
More importantly, Li Xuewu understands this case and is aware of the impact and fluctuations behind it.
He is qualified enough to provide Li Huaide with advice, but he is not qualified to take the initiative to extend a knife and share Li Huaide's cake in the subsequent game.
Of course, after this incident, Li Huaide will definitely trust Li Xuewu more, but this kind of exploitation and defense is also a kind of harm.
In Jing Yunong's view, Li Huaide should not only guard against intrusions from the outside, but also guard against more internal conflicts.
To put it bluntly, Li Huaide neither trusted Li Xuewu nor the Dong Wenxue faction behind him.
Because Dong Wenxue is closely involved with Gu Weijie and controls one side in Gangcheng.
What makes Li Huaide even more fearful is that Xu Sinian in Yingcheng has a very good personal relationship with Li Xuewu, and his cooperation with Dong Wenxue in work is becoming more and more tacit.
Once something happened in the factory, to put it extremely, Cheng Kaiyuan was just the beginning, and the fire burned him, then Dong Wenxue's faction would inevitably play a crucial role in the subsequent game.
At least it is certain that Gu Weijie will definitely stand up, and Xue Zhifu and Jing Yunong will most likely unite on their side due to the situation.
When that time really comes, will Li Huaide come back or not?
I'm afraid it would be awkward if I didn't come back, and my position would be even more awkward if I came back.
Therefore, Xue Zhifu and Jing Yunong must be in charge of the steel rolling mill today.
Gu Weijie is guarding Cheng Kaiyuan's house. Li Huaide wants to take Li Xuewu to break through the barriers and rescue Cheng Kaiyuan.
At this time, let’s not talk about the rift between Cheng Kaiyuan and Li Huaide, let alone the internal game within the steel mill.
The current situation is that Li Huaide must cut the Gordian knot. If he doesn't take action tonight, Cheng Kaiyuan may not be able to hold on.
When the time comes, he will spit out something and it’s hard to say who will be bitten.
During this period, there is nothing that cannot be pulled out or pulled out big.
Even if there is no clear evidence that you have a problem, but three people can make a tiger, and gossip can melt gold. If a key person with a special identity really stands up and bites you, you will not be able to hide.
Li Huaide was afraid that Cheng Kaiyuan would be bewitched there, and he was even more afraid that he would not be able to hold on and overturn the table in the steel mill.
Not only was he afraid, but other leaders of the steel rolling mill were also afraid. Upon hearing the news that Deputy Director Cheng was under investigation, the trade union leader Xiong Bencheng was hospitalized due to high blood pressure.
Don't ask, if you ask, I'm just anxious and concerned about the overall stability, but due to health problems, I can only go to the hospital for recuperation.
His presence or absence would not have much impact on things, and Li Huaide also recognized his self-knowledge.
Whether he gave up his martial arts to ensure his purity or surrendered voluntarily due to paranoid suspicion, the last time he participated in Cheng Kaiyuan's action, Li Huaide had a lot to deal with.
Now that Cheng Kaiyuan is in trouble, the first person to be troubled is Kumamoto Cheng.
The second reason why Li Huaide held down Li Xuewu was that he was afraid that after tonight, there would be another disturbance in the steel mill, and someone with ulterior motives would incite the discussions and emotions of the employees, creating instability.
Especially now that the external situation is tense, many factories are undergoing in-depth reforms, which is causing quite a stir.
There is no guarantee that the existing advanced system of the steel rolling mill can withstand the impact of the storm. If there is another change, not to mention Lao Li, even the other leaders will not be able to withstand it.
Therefore, in order to resist foreign aggression, we must first stabilize the internal situation. With Li Xuewu by his side, he can ensure the most direct command basis for the security of the steel rolling mill.
In the end, Li Huaide’s worries were related to several deputy directors in the factory.
After confirming that Cheng Kaiyuan was taken away by the department and that it had nothing to do with his performance while working at the steel rolling mill, everyone felt relieved, but also relieved.
His eyes turned to Li Huaide. If he did nothing when Cheng Kaiyuan got into trouble, or just watched him die without helping, who would still work together with him to plan big things when both the rabbit and the fox mourned their death?
Now Cheng Kaiyuan is under investigation. The ones who are anxious may be him or his family, but the most anxious person is actually Li Huaide.
"Leader, the call is connected"
As soon as I finished explaining this, Li Haiyang came over and reported: "Leader Du is waiting for you in the office."
"I see"
Li Huaide nodded, stood up with the help of the handrail, shook hands with Xue Zhifu and Jing Yunong in turn, and said nothing more.
Everything that needs to be explained has been explained clearly. Today he has bravely entered the tiger's den. If he is killed in it, I believe that everyone in the steel rolling mill will come to rescue him.
Just like he went to save Cheng Kaiyuan without hesitation, this is the rule and also the morality.
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The Volga M24 was running in the dark night. The city had already fallen asleep and the night sky was twinkling with stars.
The weather in early spring is already exceptionally warm; even late at night, the wind blowing in through the gaps in the car windows doesn't feel very cold.
It is a little damp, as if it had drizzled, but cleaner and more refreshing than a rainy night in midsummer.
"You don't smoke anymore?"
Li Huaide withdrew his gaze from the window, turned his head to look at Li Xuewu beside him, and then he remembered that Li Xuewu had never smoked.
I forgot when it started, but I saw Li Xuewu holding a cigarette in his hand but never putting it in his mouth.
"I've quit, I'll learn from you, and strive to work for the health of the organization for 50 years"
Li Xuewu smiled and took out an exquisite metal cigarette case from his pocket, but when he opened it, there were no cigarettes inside.
"What is this? Candy?"
Li Huaide took a closer look under the dim light from inside the car and smelled a sweet scent.
Printed on the wax paper outer wrapper inside the metal cigarette box was a little girl with curly hair and a bow, blowing a bubble bigger than her face.
Li Xuewu picked up a piece and handed it to Li Huaide, motioning him to take a closer look.
Li Huaide took it out of curiosity and looked closely at it under the reading light.
"Modu Tianshan Hui Muslim Food Factory?"
These small words are printed at the bottom of the candy wrapper, indicating the origin of the candy.
The Chinese pinyin of the three words "Bubble Gum" were printed on the big bubble blown by the little girl.
"What kind of candy is bubble gum?"
Li Huaide looked at Li Xuewu with amusement and said, "Why do you always have these fashionable gadgets? Are they for entertaining children?"
"A piece of advice from a friend, who gave it to me specifically after knowing that I wanted to quit smoking"
Li Xuewu helped him open the outer wrapping paper and handed it to him, asking him to try it.
"Don't swallow it, just chew it in your mouth. It can freshen your breath and provide action memory for quitting smoking."
"Really?"
Li Huaide glanced at Li Xuewu, then took the candy and put it in his mouth.
As soon as the white soft candy enters your mouth, you will smell a sweet taste that goes straight to your nose.
After chewing and biting it with the teeth, a little bit of sour taste appeared, but the chewing feeling in the mouth was really interesting.
He patted Li Xuewu's knee in amusement and said, "Let's not talk about whether it works or not. You can tolerate such indecent behavior at home, but do you have to rely on it to relieve your smoking addiction at work?"
"If chewing gum could really help people quit smoking, I don't think tobacco manufacturers would be allowed to produce it."
Li Xuewu smiled bitterly and shook his head, saying: "I just don't want to let down my friends' concern. This kind of concern is what ensures I'll stick to quitting smoking."
“Well, friendship is precious.”
Li Huaide looked at the candy wrapper in his hand and asked, "It's not cheap, is it? I've never seen this before."
“It’s really for kids to chew on.”
Li Xuewu smiled and said, "But there is a certain risk. If it gets stuck in the throat, it will be fatal."
“It’s really expensive, not cheap at all”
He shook the exquisite cigarette box in his hand and said, "The price of a paper box pack of 100 cigarettes is 3 yuan, which is equivalent to 3 cents per cigarette."
"If you really want to use it as a stew, chewing a dozen pieces a month won't be enough."
Seeing Li Haiyang looking back curiously, Li Xuewu smiled and stuffed two slices into his hands, motioning for the driver to have a taste as well.
"Thank you, Deputy Director Li. I'm just curious."
Li Haiyang smiled, took the candy somewhat embarrassedly, opened the package and stuffed a piece into the driver's mouth.
The driver wanted to refuse at first. How could he eat candy from his leader while driving?
But Li Haiyang put the food to his lips without paying attention to his objection, which made him feel a little embarrassed.
"Thank you, Deputy Director Li, that's so sweet."
"Hahaha--!"
Li Xuewu and Li Huaide both laughed out loud, and the depression that had been suppressed in their hearts since they came out of the International Hotel was relieved.
Li Haiyang carefully examined the wrapping paper and deliberately said jokingly, "I'm afraid what Deputy Director Li said is true. If this thing can really help people quit smoking, tobacco companies will be in a hurry!"
"Look at your achievements"
Li Huaide scolded him with a smile, but he ate carefully and smiled for no reason.
Then he turned to Li Xuewu and asked, "Where did you buy it? Tell him and I'll buy more for you to eat as much as you want."
"I'm not sure, maybe it's in the Friendship Store. I'll ask later."
Li Xuewu patted Li Haiyang on the shoulder from behind and said with a smile: "I'm giving this box to you."
"Don't do that, Deputy Director Li, I just want to try something new."
Li Haiyang quickly refused and said: "This is your friend's kindness, how can I accept it?"
He turned around and said with a smile: "Don't bother asking where I bought it. I can't buy things that you can't find in ordinary stores."
"Besides, it's three bucks a box!"
Li Haiyang said somewhat exaggeratedly: "My monthly salary is only more than 30 yuan. I dare not buy it. I really dare not buy it."
"Is it that Zhou Xiaobai?"
Li Huaide looked at Li Xuewu and guessed: "It seems that only young people can come up with such an idea."
"Yes, he went to Tianjin with us a few days ago. He heard that I wanted to quit smoking, so he gave me this when he came back."
Li Xuewu said helplessly and amusedly: "If I really chew it while working, people will spread rumors that Deputy Director Li secretly curses people! Hahaha!"
"Hahaha--!"
Loud laughter was heard in the carriage again, as if trying to use the wanton laughter to give courage and eliminate the urgency and fear of the crisis.
Since the thing has already happened, just try to find a way to solve it. Being panicky and jumping around will only make you lose your composure.
"It's good to quit smoking. My mental state is much better than when I was smoking."
Li Huaide held his hands in front of his stomach and said with emotion: "Food tastes delicious now. I used to have no appetite unless it was strong flavor, but now I taste everything except oil and salt."
"Oh - my stomach is damaged and my body is ruined. I quit smoking too late."
He turned his head, looked at Li Xuewu and said, "You are still young, you have strong willpower, and you are in good mental and physical condition, which is suitable for maintaining good living habits."
"Don't wait until you're my age to think about maintaining your health and taking care of yourself."
"Yes, you said that"
Li Xuewu nodded and explained: "I didn't feel anything when I brought Li Shu home. She was raised by my parents, and I was free."
"I just know that the smell of cigarettes is bad for the child's development, so I only smoke away from her."
He shook his head slightly and said: "Now that I have a family and a son and a daughter, I gradually realized that the smell of cigarettes on me is harmful and has an impact on them."
"Well, you think a lot and have depth"
Li Huaide nodded and said: "If parents don't smoke, their children will lose the learning environment, which is a good thing."
He nodded at Li Xuewu and said seriously: "Do you know what I admire most about you?"
When Li Xuewu looked over, without waiting for him to ask, Li Huaide nodded slightly and said, "It's about the importance and responsibility of the family!"
"As long as a person pays attention to and loves his family, he is mature and responsible."
Li Huaide patted his knee and said, "How can someone who can take good care of his family have problems at work?"
Yes, as long as there are no problems at home, there will be no problems at work.
The problem must be somewhere else.
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No. 16 Fuxingmenwai Street, Xicheng District, is the office address of the First Ministry of Machine Building Industry.
It is adjacent to the Federation of Trade Unions office building and staff dormitory to the east, and to the Beijing Industrial Safety Hospital and staff dormitory of the Ministry of Industrial Safety to the west. There are primary and middle schools nearby, and transportation is extremely convenient.
The First Ministry of Machine Building (abbreviated as the First Ministry of Machine Building) built its office building, family dormitories and single dormitories here in the 1950s, more than ten years ago.
Li Xuewu had been here before, but he was not very familiar with it. After all, this place was dominated by the "compound".
Those who are familiar with it may know that after moving to the city, many government departments were settled in Xicheng.
Especially the departments related to the army and forging, their offices are located from the west city all the way to the north.
As the car passed through the street, more than ten three-story dormitories for family members could be seen. The street lights were very bright, and the main color could be seen to be purple-red.
In fact, you don’t need to look at Li Xuewu to know what color it is. After it is built, it will be a unique landscape in Xicheng.
Not to mention the three rows of single-family buildings.
The Volga M24 stopped at the gate for inspection and questioning, and then drove inside.
This compound covers a very large area. Li Huaide introduced to him that the water diversion channel from Anding River in the south divides the compound built beside the water into "River-South" and "River-North".
Several family dormitories and basketball courts of the Ministry of First Machinery Industry were built in "He-Nan". Many flowers, plants and trees were planted in the park, which is pleasing to the eye.
The scenery of "He-Bei" is even more beautiful.
From January to April and May every year, rows of hibiscus trees on both sides of the "He-Bei" road are in full bloom, and the whole yard is filled with refreshing fragrance.
It was pitch dark, and only under the light of the street lamps could one clearly see some early spring plants blooming green. He could not see any of the scenery that Li Huaide described.
But from his description, we can tell that the scenery here must be very beautiful, which also shows that he is very familiar with this place.
It is unknown what Li Huaide's purpose in introducing these things to him. It can't be that he was telling him how to escape when he was detained.
It's ridiculous just to think about it. The compound is heavily guarded. No matter how good his skills are or how fast he runs, can he be faster than a bullet?
After the vehicle passed a large auditorium with seven large flower beds, we saw our destination, the office building of the First Ministry of Machine Building.
Of course, such a large yard cannot accommodate all the organs and units of the Ministry of Machine Building, and some units have offices outside.
If you want to know which offices are located at a specific location, it’s actually very simple, just take the bus.
Listen, when we arrive at a certain station, the conductor will shout loudly: People going to such and such unit, get off here!
When they really got here, Li Xuewu guessed that the ticket seller shouted: The next stop is the Federation of Trade Unions, comrades going to the Third, Sixth, and Eighth Bureaus of the First Ministry of Machine Building, please go forward!
Yes, the First Ministry of Machine Building is divided into eight professional management bureaus according to the direction of machinery management, including general machinery, machine tools, heavy machinery, power machinery, automobiles, ships, and locomotives and vehicles.
The rolling mill has a steelmaking plant, so why isn’t it managed by the Ministry of Metallurgy?
Because the steel rolling mill itself is a civil machinery category, it must be under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Machine Building.
Steel mills in particular are now dealing with overcapacity issues and implementing new projects set up as part of the industrial transformation process.
Including automobiles, ships, etc., they were actually all applied for by the Ministry of First Machine Industry itself, which was much more convenient than dealing with foreign trade and economic cooperation.
Even the electronics industry now managed by the Fifth Ministry of Machine Building was separated from the First Ministry of Machine Building.
Several leaders in charge of industry who came to the steel mill for research a few days ago were actually in charge of the Machinery Bureau of the First Ministry of Machine Building at the municipal level.
"arrive"
As the vehicle drove towards the office building, Li Huaide's face became stern again and he muttered something.
Maybe he doesn't want to come, doesn't want to come at this time, but he has to come.
The call to Leader Du was actually a test, and the result was very certain, the other party was waiting for him.
laugh--
After the vehicle stopped, Li Xuewu paused, waited for Li Haiyang to get out of the car, helped Li Huaide open the door, and then opened the door and got out.
Two people were waiting at the steps in front of the office building, a middle-aged man and a young man, both wearing Zhongshan suits.
In contrast, Li Huaide, Li Xuewu, and even Li Haiyang all wore executive jackets characteristic of steel mills.
The white shirt inside makes one look younger and more energetic in the dark night, and has a unique meaning compared to the traditional Zhongshan suit.
Especially against the backdrop of Li Xuewu's upright posture, Li Huaide's steps towards the other party seemed more relaxed.
"Director Li, thank you for your hard work."
"Director Han, no matter how hard I work, I can't work as hard as you do."
Li Huaide shook hands with the other party, but there was something else in his words, and his tone seemed a bit intense.
The secretary behind Director Han obviously didn't expect Li Huaide to come and speak so aggressively in the middle of the night, and frowned with some dissatisfaction.
But then his eyes were attracted by the tall and strong figure behind Li Huaide.
Even Director Han had to take the initiative to look at this young cadre with a "ferocious" face.
Generally speaking, people with damaged facial features cannot hold important positions or even enter an organization.
But the fact that he can stand here proves that the injuries on this young cadre’s face were sustained after he joined the organization.
Especially looking at the other person's sturdy aura, you can tell that he is from the military.
"This is Director Han from the Office of Workers"
Li Huaide first introduced Li Xuewu, and then introduced him to Director Han: "Li Xuewu, the head of our factory security team, is also the deputy director of the Management Committee Office."
"Hello, Director Han"
Li Xuewu naturally would not smile as he matched Li Huaide's aura of "raising an army to hold the culprit to account".
Especially in this kind of occasion, just be polite and behave properly.
"Okay, hello."
Director Han didn't care about the attitudes of the two people. He took the initiative to shake hands with Li Xuewu, looked at Li Huaide and asked, "What is the rank of the deputy director of your factory committee office? Deputy director?"
"Yes, it's the deputy director."
Li Huaide nodded, and then said in a slightly arrogant but casual tone: "He is also the deputy commander of the 3rd Regiment of the garrison."
"Really? Okay~"
Director Han was very reserved. He looked at Li Xuewu and did not praise him as a young talent. He just said "good".
He is already the deputy director, so no matter how young he is, he is not qualified to use such words to evaluate Li Xuewu.
Even if this is the definition in my heart, I cannot say it out loud.
Anyone who can be kept by Li Huaide cannot possibly be a small figure.
Did you see Li Huaide’s secretary come over after opening the car door for him?
If you listen to Li Huaide's introduction again, you will find that he has a hidden agenda. Not only did he mention the position at the steel rolling mill, he also specifically pointed out Li Xuewu's identity in the garrison.
why?
Think about the "Three Branches" notice issued on the 19th of this month, which stated that the troops will allocate one-third to two-thirds of their forces to intervene in the activities of the three branches.
In other words, all departments must be fully covered, including the Ministry of Machine Building.
Li Huaide brought Li Xuewu to the door, apparently to apologize, but it seemed like he was coming to call for punishment, and on second glance, it might be that he was hiding a dagger behind his back.
This time, Lao Li is prepared to fight to the death. If someone really wants to set fire to him, then it is inevitable that both he and his family will be destroyed.
Director Han nodded to the two of them with a steady smile, but calmly gestured to the secretary behind him.
Li Xuewu saw it, but didn't understand it.
Just as Director Han led me up the stairs and headed straight for the hall, I lost sight of the secretary at the stairs.
Are you going to summon the executioners?
Li Xuewu was very afraid of death, and his mind was full of these unreasonable thoughts.
Even if I die, I can’t be a scapegoat for Li Huaide!
Besides, he was so young and had just started to quit smoking, why should he die?
It is rare that there is an elevator in an office building.
The elevator in the International Hotel was left over from the beginning of the century and looks like a complete antique.
But the difference here is that the elevators here are the latest application nowadays.
Do you think there are no elevators in the country at this time?
I am not well-informed. At that time, domestic elevators were not only developing rapidly, but also very famous.
The elevators of the Macau Grand Lisboa Hotel were purchased and installed from the Shanghai Elevator Factory.
Director Han stood in the elevator with the two of them without saying a word. It was late at night and quiet, so it was not suitable for chatting.
Especially since Li Huaide came with great momentum and bad intentions, he naturally would not receive any polite treatment from the other party.
The fact that a deputy director went down to greet him was enough to show how important Li Huaide was.
The elevator went straight up to the 9th floor, and a "ding dong" sound indicated that it had arrived at the designated floor.
Director Han raised his hand and invited Li Huaide to go first. Li Huaide didn't hesitate and walked out.
Old Li can make his attitude clear, but Li Xuewu is not here to act tough, nor is he here to mess things up.
If they really behave disrespectfully, they will be the ones who are embarrassed.
So when Director Han was being polite, Li Xuewu insisted on asking the other party to go first.
Director Han smiled and nodded at him, then followed Li Huaide out of the elevator and walked to one end of the corridor.
Only a few offices in the corridor had lights on; the others were closed.
It’s the same for all government agencies; as long as there are people there, the door must be kept open.
The three of them stopped in front of the door of a large office. Li Huaide let Director Han go in first, then he waved to Li Xuewu and went into the office together.
"Leader, Comrade Li Huaide is here"
"Yes, yes, Li Huaide, come on."
Leader Du was reading a document and only raised his head after hearing Director Han's report.
After looking at the two people coming in, he smiled and said, "Why did you bring a soldier with you? Are you afraid that you can't beat me?"
"When Lian Po asked for forgiveness, he also brought witnesses."
Li Huaide no longer had the fierce tone he had downstairs just now, but when he greeted the leader, there was still emotion in his words.
Director Han looked at Li Huaide with some dissatisfaction at this time, thinking that he had lost his sense of propriety.
Li Huaide didn't even bother with him and didn't take him seriously at all.
Leader Du waved his hand generously, signaling Director Han not to take it seriously.
At the same time, he stood up and stretched, glanced at the watch on the desk, and said, "It's already this late?"
"I've reminded you three times, but you haven't rested yet."
Director Han reminded him softly, took the teacup on the table and refilled it with hot water, saying, "If you don't sleep, I won't dare to sleep either. Look, Director Li doesn't dare to sleep either."
"Haha——Li Huaide"
Leader Du walked out from behind his desk, took off the Zhongshan suit he was wearing, waved to them and motioned them to sit on the sofa.
"It's hard to see each other on weekdays. You've been tinkering in your steel mill, and finally you've made some achievements quietly."
"Thank you Director Han"
Li Xuewu quietly thanked Director Han who brought him tea, in order to ease the unpleasantness between Li Huaide and the other party.
Director Han didn't care and said to Leader Du with a smile: "Not only that, you just said that Director Li brought soldiers to see you, that's right, I guessed right."
He gestured to Li Xuewu and introduced him, "Li Xuewu, the head of the steel mill security team, is also the deputy director of the factory management office. You will never guess his other identity!"
Leader Du looked towards Li Xuewu, his eyes were gentle and a little tired, and his words were very kind: "Looks a bit fierce, are you a retired cadre?"
"Yes, leader."
Li Xuewu maintained a proper posture after entering the room, even when sitting on the sofa.
When he heard his leader asking, he straightened his back but did not introduce himself. There was no need to mention the past in such an occasion.
But Director Han still remembered the sword-drawing that Li Huaide had shown him downstairs, so he introduced him: "Comrade Li Xuewu is also the deputy commander of the Third Garrison Regiment, right?"
Seeing Li Xuewu nod, Leader Du raised his eyebrows slightly, looked at him in surprise, nodded slowly, looked at Li Huaide again, and asked with a smile: "Are you really here to fight?"
"You are joking. I am really here to apologize for my crime."
Li Huaide's words were sincere, but it was too obvious that he was feeling aggrieved and standing tall.
He sat next to Leader Du and said helplessly: "It's my fault that I didn't lead the team well, I didn't unite my comrades well, and I didn't care about their thoughts..."
"Okay, stop talking nonsense to me."
Leader Du glanced at him, his face turned serious, and he said, "Is it about Cheng Kaiyuan's matter in your factory?"
"Why? The cadres of the Red Star Steel Mill are like tigers whose butts cannot be touched?"
He criticized in a harsh tone: "Does it require your permission to investigate the cadres in your factory?"
"Li Huaide, you are also an old industry veteran."
Leader Du frowned, looked at Li Huaide and scolded: "I don't need to teach you this truth. This is not the time to protect you."
"Leader, I come to you in the middle of the night because I have something to say to you."
Li Huaide straightened up and said seriously, "As the head of the Red Star Steel Mill, you have to look for your child if he's lost, right?"
"Who stole our child? If I had done nothing about it, how could I still be sitting here? How could I have the nerve to sit here?"
"No matter what the children of the steel mill did wrong, the problem must be dealt with. I will not protect them, and I will not make trouble unreasonably."
He looked at Leader Du and said, "I just want to say one thing. You have to let me give an explanation to the 32,000 employees in the factory, right?"
"Li Huaide, you want to find the child, but I have to take care of the child."
Leader Du looked at him and nodded. His tone was no longer as serious as before, and he said with a little fatigue in his voice: "You must trust the organization. They will not wrongly accuse a good person."
"I believe in the organization, and the Red Star Steel Rolling Mill is a part of the organization. We fully support this."
Li Huaide said with a firm face: "But please believe in me, believe in the steel mill, and give me a chance to understand the situation."
"Comrade Cheng Kaiyuan was a cadre personally selected by the organization and assigned to the steel mill. I didn't know much about him before, but I must say that his performance during his time at the steel mill was satisfactory."
He looked at Leader Du and said, "No one came to the steel mill to investigate, and no one visited Cheng Kaiyuan's home. They took him away in just one night."
"Well - I understand your request."
Leader Du looked at Li Huaide, then nodded to Director Han who was sitting on the other side and said, "If Comrade Wei De hasn't rested yet, please ask him to come over."
"Just say that the comrades from the steel mill are here."
(End of this chapter)