Chapter 266: Beating the Security Guards

After hearing the news that the Military Statistics Bureau might sabotage the Liangangchang, Liu Rusi felt a chill run down her spine.

This project was one she had truly poured her heart and soul into; once the Steel Smelting Equipment was destroyed, the Bicycle Factory would collapse along with it, and all her investments would go down the drain.

She steadied her nerves and said to He Yuzhu, "Zhuzi, I feel that guarding the factory will have to depend on you."

"The steel mill is huge. It's hard to accomplish this with my strength alone; I need Lou Laoban's cooperation."

"If you have any conditions, just name them, and I will go talk to him."

"My minimum requirement is to be the deputy of the entire Rolling Mill Security Section; the security work for the New Factory Area must be decided by me."

"Anything else?" Liu Rusi pressed.

"The people under me need their compensation increased, and this money must come from the Bicycle Factory," He Yuzhu said.

"Just that?"

"I haven't thought of other requirements yet."

"I agree to all of it. Get yourself ready, and go report to the Rolling Mill tomorrow," Liu Rusi said decisively.

"My home doesn't have a phone installed. You should get in touch with Lou Laoban now, and I'll go after it's settled."

Liu Rusi dialed the phone immediately and settled things with Lou Laoban in just a few words.

"It's settled. Go to his office tomorrow morning," Liu Rusi said.

After leaving Liu Rusi's place, He Yuzhu arrived at He Ji Restaurant and saw Chen Qingshan with his head down, clicking away on an abacus as soon as he entered.

"Boss, bring me one Boiled Fish, one Diced Chicken with Chili, one plate of Twice-Cooked Pork, and two bowls of rice!" he called out loudly.

Chen Qingshan looked up and, seeing it was him, hurried over: "Where have you been running wild, kid? Haven't seen a shadow of you for nearly a month."

"Went to Shanghai to transport a shipment," He Yuzhu replied casually.

"That matter about the share distribution you mentioned last time, I've handled it. I didn't expect all one hundred or so employees to be willing to buy in. They bought 65% of the shares in one go, I kept 15%, your senior martial sister took 5%, and the remaining 15% was sold to a few relatives in Qin Family Village."

"That was handled beautifully! Those 15% can just be saved for your future sons!" He Yuzhu teased.

"You have no sense of propriety!" Chen Qingshan laughed and scolded, "I'm content with the one son I have now."

"You're not even fifty yet, you can still have more. However, I advise you to take advantage of these chaotic times over the next two months to acquire a few more small courtyards."

"No need to tell me that, I've already started. I bought two sets, one for your senior martial sister, and one written in your teacher's wife's name."

"That's good. But don't buy too many; more isn't necessarily a blessing," He Yuzhu reminded him.

Chen Qingshan nodded and asked again: "Right now the employees are full of drive and all want to open new shops. Do you have any ideas?"

He Yuzhu pondered for a moment: "I suggest selecting six or seven people from these hundred-plus shareholders to form a board of directors, then promote capable people from each shop to be Dianshang, with the Dianshang reporting to the board. Whether or not to open new shops should be decided by the board."

Chen Qingshan's eyes lit up: "This method is good!"

"Make sure you don't get a reputation for 'exploiting labor,' or you'll have trouble later. Discuss both big and small matters at meetings, and the Chairman can also be a rotating position."

"Brilliant!" Chen Qingshan clapped his hands and laughed.

When He Yuzhu returned home, he saw Qin Huairu chatting with Shen Guizhi, while He Yushui and a few young girls were upstairs, making a constant racket of laughter, though it was unclear what they were up to.

"Did Qin Jie also buy shares in He Ji Restaurant?" he asked.

Qin Huairu nodded: "I borrowed some money from my aunt and bought 1%, just hoping for dividends in the future."

"That's good. Is that old woman from the Jia Family still giving you a hard time?"

"Yes! That old woman has a vicious mouth. Whenever she sees me, she makes pointed remarks. I haven't let her get away with it either. She's like this every day, and her reputation has stunk up several hutongs; even the matchmakers won't find a match for her son anymore!"

He Yuzhu smiled.

Ever since he transmigrated into this Siheyuan, many people had changed their fates, for better or worse, and he wondered whose turn it would be next.

Early the next morning, He Yuzhu rode his bicycle to follow the neighbors from the Siheyuan to work at the Rolling Mill.

Seeing him following behind the whole time, Yi Zhonghai couldn't help but turn around and ask: "Zhuzi, I know you bought a new bicycle, but there's no need to chase after us just to show it off, right?"

He Yuzhu grinned: "Do I need to show off to you? My sister found me a job at the Rolling Mill, and I'm here to report for duty today."

"What kind of job?"

"Deputy Section Chief of the Security Section."

"Keep dreaming!" Jia Dongxu sneered from the side.

"How can the sparrow know the ambition of the swan!" He Yuzhu said, shaking his head.

This remark infuriated Jia Dongxu; ever since He Yuzhu ruined his marriage prospects last time, Jia Dongxu had regarded him as his lifelong enemy.

"Heh! Zhuzi is doing alright, becoming an official on his first day of work!" Yi Zhonghai said with a hint of jealousy.

"Who told you I have such great ability and Kung Fu!" He Yuzhu deliberately lifted his chin.

Jia Dongxu was so angry he ground his teeth.

As the group arrived at the entrance of the Rolling Mill, a Heilian security guard reached out and blocked He Yuzhu.

He Yuzhu stared coldly at the Heilian security guard and asked: "Why are you blocking me?"

"I don't know who you are!"

"Smack!" A loud slap landed on the Heilian security guard's face.

"Who do you think you're talking to? You death-seeking thing!" He Yuzhu stood in front of him and sneered.

Jia Dongxu and many people from the Siheyuan were watching them.

Jia Dongxu was overjoyed; this kid was causing trouble on his first day at the factory. The people in the Security Section were not to be trifled with; they often beat or scolded factory workers and frequently gathered in groups to intercept and fight people on the road. This time, He Yuzhu would definitely suffer.

"You dare hit me? I'll fight you to the death!" The Heilian security guard pulled a club from his waist and swung it at He Yuzhu's head.

He Yuzhu dodged to the side, grabbed his wrist, and twisted it, causing the guard to howl in pain. He then kicked the Heilian security guard to the ground.

"You dog-eyed thing!" He Yuzhu said.

Just then, a group of security guards rushed out of the duty room with clubs and surrounded He Yuzhu.

He Yuzhu smiled. He charged into the crowd, his movements as fast as lightning, and after a flurry of punches and kicks, seven or eight people were soon beaten to the ground, howling in pain.

Jia Dongxu watched in stunned silence. He tugged on Yi Zhonghai's sleeve and whispered: "This kid is too bold, he actually dared to hit the security guards!"

"He even dares to beat Er Gouzi, let alone these security guards?" Yi Zhonghai said, shaking his head while watching the commotion.

Just then, Lou Laoban ran over with the Security Section Chief, Zheng Yusong.

As soon as Lou Laoban saw He Yuzhu, he shouted, "He Yuzhu, you're really something. You beat people up on your first day of work. What do you think you're doing?"

He Yuzhu replied bluntly, "Lou Laoban, the quality of your Security Team is truly terrible. They have no skills but have foul mouths. I entered the main gate, and without even asking who I was looking for, they just blocked me and even called themselves 'your father.' Who gave them the nerve?"

Lou Laoban glared and said, "Who has such nerve?"

Heilian stepped out and said, "Boss, it was me. I saw this kid riding his bicycle through the gate without getting off, and I just didn't like the look of him!"

"Bai Jiarui, don't think that just because your uncle is the Bureau Chief, you can do whatever you want! I'm telling you, today you provoked the Deputy Section Chief of your own Security Section. Just wait, you're going to get what's coming to you!"

Bai Jiarui was stunned; he never imagined that he had actually provoked the leader who was starting his first day of work.

"You lot on the ground, why aren't you getting up yet? Are you waiting for me to help you up?" Zheng Yusong scolded.

The eight security guards then scrambled to their feet.

Zheng Yusong walked up to He Yuzhu to shake his hand. Having practiced Kung Fu since he was young, he naturally applied force to his grip, but he didn't expect to be grabbed by He Yuzhu's iron-pincer-like hand and found he couldn't pull away at all. He realized then that he had met his match and quickly said with a grin, "Brother Zhuzi, good Kung Fu!"

Lou Laoban shouted to the onlookers, "Everyone go back to work! It was just a misunderstanding!"

The onlookers then dispersed one after another.

Lou Laoban called He Yuzhu into his office and said with a grave expression, "He Yuzhu, I didn't make it clear to your sister yesterday, but our New Factory Area for converter steelmaking has a platoon of soldiers sent by Officer Fu stationed there, and these people are not easy to deal with. According to reports from over there, these people drink in broad daylight, and after drinking, they cause trouble and often beat up the workers there. We don't dare to manage them."

"That's no big deal. I can handle it well, don't you worry," He Yuzhu said confidently.

Lou Laoban was immediately pleased: "Good, I'll give you 30 men; you take charge of that New Factory Area for me!"