Chapter 165: The Foolish Pillar Was Caught

The next day.

Liu Haizhong and Yan Bu Gui called Yi Zhonghai and Xu Damao to Zhongyuan.

"Old Yi, let's be straightforward, huh."

Yi Zhonghai said, "Speak up, if there's something, say it."

Liu Haizhong said, "Um, I, I have just been promoted in our factory, you both know that, right?"

Yi Zhonghai and Xu Damao nodded.

Liu Haizhong said, "I, I discussed it with Old Yan, uh, we just talked it over."

At that point, Liu Haizhong raised his hand and scratched his forehead, about to speak but hesitated.

He had already thought it through: dismiss Yi Zhonghai, make him First Elder, Yan Bu Gui Second Elder, and Xu Damao Third Elder.

Because after Yan Bu Gui and Xu Damao learned of his promotion, they both flattered him, sucking up, saying everything must revolve around him.

So he became a bit complacent and impatient to push Yi Zhonghai off his position.

From then on, this Siheyuan would be under his sole authority.

Only...

He still harbored some apprehension toward Lin Shengli.

Director Li had said, Lin Shengli is Director Li's brother.

He warned him never to provoke Lin Shengli.

Seeing him about to speak but stop, Yan Bu Gui spoke up:

"Um, Old Yi, as a member of the Working Class, ah."

"As an old comrade who holds the Level 8 Pipe Worker qualification."

"I think your Political Consciousness, ah, is too low."

"You can no longer keep up with the development of our current era."

"I think you should rally your spirit, lead our entire courtyard, and keep pace with the times."

Yi Zhonghai asked in a deep voice, "How do you intend to have me lead?"

Yan Bu Gui remained silent, while Liu Haizhong slammed the enamel water jar in his hand onto the table.

Yi Zhonghai said coldly, "It seems I really am not fit to be First Elder."

Just then, Yan Jiecheng's voice suddenly rang out:

"Who said First Elder is unsuitable?"

Everyone quickly turned their heads, and saw Yan Jiecheng and Liu Guangtian approaching with a few people.

Lin Shengli followed behind.

Liu Guangtian said, "You have the nerve, trying to force First Elder to relinquish his seat?"

"Did you ask us?"

Yan Jiecheng said, "That's right, with us here, you don't dare succeed."

After the situation shifted, Liu Guangtian and Yan Jiecheng became minor leaders, each with subordinates, and their speech grew more forceful.

They now stand entirely on Lin Shengli's side.

Yan Bu Gui dared not speak.

Two days earlier, Yan Jiecheng had led people and almost launched a struggle session against him.

Liu Guangtian as well; two days earlier, he led people home, and Liu Haizhong was frightened.

Of course.

Now that Liu Haizhong has been promoted, he pays no heed to Liu Guangtian and the others.

But Lin Shengli is present.

Director Li, who promoted him, had said that Lin Shengli is Director Li's brother.

Lin Shengli wore a faint smile at the corner of his mouth and stepped forward.

Xu Damao quickly stood up, bowed and nodded to Lin Shengli, and said respectfully:

"Shengli, have a seat."

"Actually, I oppose Second Elder and Third Elder doing this."

"Alas, my voice carries little weight."

Lin Shengli made a nasal sound and said nothing.

He looked at Yi Zhonghai and said:

"Uncle, as long as I'm here, it's fine, ah."

Yi Zhonghai felt gratified.

Fortunately, Lin Shengli was there.

Otherwise, he would have been quite aggrieved.

Lin Shengli looked at Yan Bu Gui and asked:

"Third Elder, what did you just say? I didn't hear it."

"I would like to hear it again; could you say it once more?"

Yan Bu Gui forced a smile and said, "No, no, I didn't say anything."

"This, this idea came from Old Liu; I'm just cooperating with him."

Lin Shengli nodded and asked again:

"Then, do you have anything else you want to say now?"

Yan Bu Gui shook his head and said:

"No, absolutely not."

"I resolutely obey First Elder's leadership."

Yan Jiecheng: "Then why are you still sitting there?"

Yan Bu Gui gave Yan Jiecheng a glance, stood up, and left.

The situation now is different.

Although Yan Jiecheng is his son, Yan Jiecheng has men under him, so saying to launch a struggle against him can indeed attack him.

After Yan Bu Gui left, Lin Shengli turned his gaze toward Xu Damao.

Xu Damao hurriedly stood up and said:

"Um, Shengli, I remembered, I still have something to take care of, I'll leave first."

In an instant, only Liu Haizhong remained in the arena.

Liu Guangtian brought a chair over, sat opposite Liu Haizhong, said nothing, and just stared at him.

He, in that instant, also felt a chill from being stared at.

Of course, that's not the main point; the main thing is that Lin Shengli is still here.

At that moment, Lin Shengli looked at him, smiled, and asked:

"Second Elder, what else would you like to say now?"

Liu Haizhong forced a smile and said: "Um, Shengli, actually I, I, have you here, how could I dare say anything."

Saying that, he looked at Lao Yi and continued:

"Old Yi, I'm… I'm delirious, please don't compare yourself with me."

Having said that, without waiting for Yi Zhonghai's reply, he stood up and left.

Night.

Shazhu was sitting at home when Liu Haizhong arrived with members of the Security Division.

Shazhu frowned and asked:

"Anything?"

Liu Haizhong placed his hands behind his back, hummed, and shouted:

"Take them down."

Two Security Division men immediately rushed forward and twisted Shazhu's arm.

Shazhu, while struggling, shouted angrily:

"Why are you grabbing me?"

"What crime have I committed?"

Liu Haizhong: "Do we still need a reason to grab you?"

"Let me tell you, this is Director Li's order."

"Take him away."

"Wait, I'll go out first to see; I'll let you take him away, then you take me away."

After saying that, Liu Haizhong walked out.

He was worried about running into the Deaf Old Lady.

After going out, he looked around, saw no one, and immediately made a gesture to his subordinates to take Shazhu away.

About half an hour later.

Shazhu was alone in the storeroom, amusing himself, using the table as a drum and beating it vigorously, when the storeroom door opened and Director Li walked in.

He took a deep breath, slipped his hands into his pockets, and strained to put on a self‑perceived fierce expression.

Director Li smiled, sat down, and asked:

"Shazhu, first tell me, do you submit?"

Shazhu: "I submit, what part of me wouldn't?"

"Who are you?"

"You are the boss of our factory."

"How could I dare not submit?"

"Alright, let's not talk about those useless things."

"You just call a few of us in."

"Pin me here, give me a nasty beating, then the two of us can settle this, okay? I'll have someone go right now."

Director Li: "Stand there, I guess you still don't know why I brought you in, do you?"

"Besides, I'm not as rude as you."

Shazhu: "You can be rude, but don't turn back and give me a pair of small shoes to wear; that's more painful than beating me."

Director Li shook his head and laughed: "Shazhu, I just want to give you a small shoe; you'll never have a chance again."

Hearing that, Shazhu's complexion changed, and he asked:

"No, you, what do you mean?"

Saying that, he grinned and asked again:

"Could it be that you still want to fire me?"

Director Li nodded.