Chapter 680: Celebrating He Yuzhu's Downfall

After hearing what Liu Siman had to say, no one in the investigation team raised any further questions.

Director Chen and Secretary Zhao discussed it for a moment and decided to conclude the questioning for the day.

Director Chen said, "Comrade He Yuzhu, this matter is not over yet; we still need to conduct a detailed verification, so please take a rest at the guesthouse for now."

He Yuzhu said bluntly, "I have a request for the leaders present. For some time now, I have been plagued by petty people. Someone has repeatedly used that clown Xu Damao as a tool to report me again and again, which has seriously affected my work... Our Rolling Mill is currently collaborating with the Military Factory on a Heavy Truck Project, and we are in the critical stage of tackling key problems. I implore the organization to investigate this matter clearly, ferret out the person hiding behind the scenes, and not let them sabotage our production activities anymore."

Director Chen did not respond, and the several leaders from the city also remained silent.

He Yuzhu turned his gaze toward Secretary Zhao.

Secretary Zhao gave two light coughs and said, "The request Comrade He Yuzhu has made is not unreasonable. The Computer project is a key national project, and the founder is Comrade He Yuzhu himself. If we make such a big fuss over a minor matter of personnel recruitment, how will everyone be able to work in the future? Comrade He Yuzhu, rest assured, I guarantee you that I will investigate this case thoroughly to the end and clear your name."

He Yuzhu nodded.

Man Yatou and Qin Jingru also came out along with He Yuzhu.

Man Yatou sighed and said, "Brother Zhuzi, wasn't this matter finished being asked about? Why won't they let you go back yet?"

He Yuzhu gave a hum: "Perhaps there is still disagreement within the investigation team! You don't need to worry about me, just go back and work properly."

Man Yatou nodded heavily.

Qin Jingru whispered, "Brother Zhuzi, thank you."

He Yuzhu said, "No need to thank me. From now on, this splitting method is something you invented; do not tell anyone a different answer."

Qin Jingru nodded vigorously.

At the No. 95 Siheyuan, as soon as Yan Jiecheng returned from the Rolling Mill, he said with a smile, "Dad, He Yuzhu has been removed from his post."

"Really?" Yan Bugui immediately became excited.

"Absolutely true! The announcement has already been posted at the factory!"

"Yang Ruihua!" Yan Bugui called out to his wife who had just entered the room, "Hurry to Dian'anmen and buy some smoked meat. Right, also get a bottle of loose liquor, and don't let them water it down. We are going to celebrate tonight!" Yan Bugui urged.

"Lao Yan, it's not a holiday or a festival, what kind of madness are you having? Don't we need to live our lives?" Yang Ruihua asked, puzzled.

"Didn't you hear? He Yuzhu can no longer be the Factory Director. I want to celebrate. This little bastard, there finally came a day like this!" Yan Bugui said with a smile.

"Dad, this time I think He Yuzhu won't just be removed from his post, he might even end up in the slammer!"

Yan Bugui was so happy his eyes narrowed into slits: "Great! Great! It would be best if He Daqing also went in."

Yang Ruihua disagreed, saying, "Lao Yan, you are happy too soon. Ever since the time the Japanese devils were here, how many crises has the He Family encountered, and haven't they all pulled through? It's been over twenty years, and they haven't fallen yet."

Yan Bugui took off his glasses and wiped them vigorously: "Doesn't Xu Damao go around saying that someone above wants to get him? What's more, this He Yuzhu is too outrageous, fooling around at home with Wang Shucheng's wife all day, how could something not go wrong?"

Yang Ruihua sighed: "You are what they call 'eating radishes and worrying about the saltiness'—meddling in things that aren't your business. Wang Shucheng and He Yuzhu are as close as one person, and they go out to eat twice a week. They are working!"

Yan Bugui shook his head: "Work my foot!"

At Liu Haizhong's house.

After getting off work, Liu Haizhong did not go straight home; he went directly to Tianfu Hao and bought soy-sauce braised pork knuckles and pig trotters.

After returning, he also had his wife stir-fry a large plate of eggs.

When Liu Guangfu returned and saw this, he was startled: "Dad, you didn't eat this well even during the New Year, why is it suddenly so lavish?"

Liu Haizhong said proudly: "You don't know, do you? He Yuzhu has been removed from his post."

Liu Guangfu was stunned for a moment and said: "Xu Damao is really something this time! He asked me to help him introduce Liu Yahui... and through Liu Yahui, he connected with someone else... I didn't expect he would actually manage to take He Yuzhu down; I didn't even believe he had that ability!"

Liu Haizhong waved his hand: "Don't mention this matter again in the future."

Liu Guangfu nodded and asked tentatively: "Dad, if He Yuzhu has fallen, can you become the Workshop Director?"

Liu Haizhong shook his head: "It's unlikely. I went to find Li Huaide, and he said he couldn't manage my affairs."

Liu Guangfu's eyes rolled: "Dad, then you should go find Xu Damao. Isn't he on good terms with a newly arrived director? Let him introduce you."

Liu Haizhong slapped his forehead: "It looks like I really have to beg Xu Damao; maybe he really can get me reinstated to my old position."

"But that guy is ruthless! He might just fleece you for a meal!"

As the father and son were talking, they heard Xu Damao humming a tune as he returned from outside.

Just as Xu Damao was about to enter his home, he was grabbed by Liu Guangfu, who rushed out from the side room.

Xu Damao glanced at him sideways and asked, "Do you have something for me?"

Ever since he connected with Deputy Director Nie, Xu Damao's tone was very different from before, and he was no longer as servile to Liu Guangfu as he used to be.

Liu Guangfu had been feeling dissatisfied for a while, but since he was here to ask for a favor today, he still apologized with a smile and asked: "Brother Damao, my dad wants to invite you to a meal and chat about work."

Xu Damao said with ill intent: "Did the sun rise from the west? Your dad is actually inviting me to eat? It's to ask for a favor, right?"

Liu Guangfu hurriedly said with a grin: "I went to your house to look for you, I called once, but you weren't there, so we thought you weren't coming home to eat and started eating first. It turned out that just as we started, you came back."

Xu Damao gave a hehe laugh: "You sure know how to talk. I think you never intended to invite me at all."

Liu Guangfu got a bit anxious: "Brother Damao, how can you say that? My dad usually thinks a plate of eggs is good enough, but today he specifically bought soy-sauce braised pork knuckles and pig trotters from Tianfu Hao; this is the first time in history."

Xu Damao added sinisterly: "I think it's to celebrate He Yuzhu's downfall."

Liu Guangfu couldn't keep his face straight and said sheepishly: "Hey, it's both. Brother Damao, you've gotten a bit full of yourself; is it really that hard to invite you to a meal?"

Xu Damao asked with a face full of suspicion: "Is your dad trying to get reinstated to his old position because he saw I connected with Director Nie?"

When Liu Guangfu heard this, he became even more unhappy: "Brother Damao, talking like that is meaningless, isn't it? You were able to connect with Director Nie, and I had a part in that, didn't I? If I hadn't introduced Liu Yahui to you, would you have been able to connect with him?"

Xu Damao didn't want to make the relationship too stiff, so he smiled: "One doesn't hit a smiling face; I'll go and listen to what your dad wants."

"A person shouldn't forget their roots!" Liu Guangfu added sarcastically.

Xu Damao pushed him and scolded with a laugh: "I was just teasing you, can't you even tell that?"

After entering the door, Liu Haizhong deliberately stood up to welcome him: "Damao, hurry, hurry. I originally had Guangfu go to your house to check, but found no one home."

Once Xu Damao heard that Liu Haizhong had the same story, he believed it seven or eight parts.

He sat down and asked straight to the point: "Second Uncle, what do you want with me? I'm a person who likes to be direct."

Liu Haizhong stammered as he opened his mouth: "Damao, can you go to Deputy Director Nie and put in a word to let me be reinstated as Workshop Director? Now that He Yuzhu has fallen, there are quite a few people who followed him, so there should be a position for me, right?"

Xu Damao didn't reply, but thoughts were turning in his mind.

To tell the truth, he felt somewhat uneasy about today's interrogation.

That Secretary Zhao actually had people drag him out. It seems there is a disagreement within the investigation team.

At a time like this, if Liu Haizhong wants a promotion, he has to fish for some benefits from him; if He Yuzhu were to return, all his efforts would be in vain.

Thinking of this, he said slowly, "Second Uncle, Deputy Director Nie is someone who comes from a family of Cadres; he insists on the best tea and cigarettes. Every time I go, I have to spend one or two months' wages. Actually, you could also buy some things and go deliver them yourself."

Liu Haizhong shook his head: "I'm not familiar with him; even if I sent them, he wouldn't dare to accept them."

Xu Damao shook his head and said: "Then I'm out of ideas."

Liu Haizhong gritted his teeth and said: "Damao, I'll provide the money, you help me procure some things to send to Deputy Director Nie, do you think that will work?"

Xu Damao shook his head: "What if I send the things and he doesn't get the job done? We live in the same courtyard, wouldn't that be awkward to talk about?"