Chapter 230: Li Xuewu

Li Xuewu waved his hand at Xu Sian, "Okay, brother, I will go to the factory director to report work."

Xu Sian stared at Li Xuewu's expression and asked, "Is it a serious report?"

Li Xuewu tidied up his clothes, "Work is work. How do I know if it is serious?"

As he spoke, he had already left Xu Sian and walked to the office next door.

The door of the factory director's office here has

Li Xuewu pushed open the door and walked in. Seeing Factory Director Yang hunched over the desk looking at the documents in his hand, Li Xuewu closed the office door behind him after entering the room.

"Good day, Factory Director. I've come to report on work to you."

Hearing Li Xuewu's voice, Yang Fengshan raised his head to look, but didn't stand up. He held a fountain pen in his hand, pointed to the opposite side of the desk, and said: "Li Xuewu, sit. Come over and sit."

There was neither the closeness of a pleasant countenance nor the cold indifference of a stern glare; what remained was the look of worry from being troubled by the documents in his hand.

In reality, there were very few things that could catch the eye of someone at Yang Fengshan's level, and it was even less likely that he would get tangled up in personal grievances at work.

They were all cadres of the struggle-hardened type with decades of experience; how could they care about such a small, trivial matter? Just as Xu Sinian had said, what Yang Fengshan was waiting for was an attitude from Li Xuewu.

The promises that could be made had already been made before Li Xuewu had even returned, expressing great goodwill. This was the excellent political experience of a high-level leader: magnanimous, steady, and unflappable even if Mount Tai were to collapse before him.

Over these years, Yang Fengshan had managed the rolling mill, rising from a branch factory to the main factory, and then merging with other factories to become one of the top large-scale steel enterprises in the surrounding area. If he were truly so narrow-minded, he wouldn't have been able to achieve such great results.

Li Xuewu taking the initiative to come and report work to Yang Fengshan was an attitude—the very attitude Yang Fengshan wanted as the top leader—so he did not express any surprise at Li Xuewu's arrival.

They were all adults. Whether it was the guidance of Li Xuewu's teachers or the mature political experience he personally displayed, Yang Fengshan was not worried about Li Xuewu playing tricks on him.

Don't look at how fiercely the rumors are spreading inside the factory now; these are all people with ulterior motives making trouble. Li Xuewu knew this, and Yang Fengshan knew it even better, which is why Li Xuewu could get accurate political signals from Xu Sinian's side.

And Li Xuewu coming today was not just to ease his relationship with Yang Fengshan, but even more so to broaden his own path and pass on this signal of easing tensions.

He didn't need to pass it on himself; those people peeking in the corridor just now would help pass it on.

If Li Xuewu wants to move forward toward this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity now, he must talk about discipline and politics.

Once a deputy division chief enters the officialdom, from then on, grievances are but smoke and clouds.

Only by reaching the level of deputy division chief can one be considered to have officially entered the system. The expression of personal emotions is always secondary, and it should even less become one's label.

"Vegetable-Growing Skeleton's Exotic Reclamation"

Because at this level, one no longer needs these labels to protect oneself; they are more likely to become shackles that limit oneself.

Li Xuewu walked lightly to the desk, pulled out a chair, and sat down. He didn't rashly say anything, just watched Factory Director Yang's pen dancing like a dragon and a snake on the document.

"I remember you have a high school education, right?" Factory Director Yang asked while writing without raising his head.

"Yes, I enlisted after graduating from high school."

Li Xuewu's voice was also unhurried. There was no resentment from their last meeting, nor the arrogance of a dragon trapped in a well for ten years suddenly rising to the clouds; what remained was only a mature and steady indifference.

Factory Director Yang stopped his pen, raised his head, and glanced at Li Xuewu, saying: "The article was written really well. I read it; it's full of ups and downs and is fascinating. The writing style is crafted with great ingenuity, especially the theme and the ideology, which were grasped very accurately. How about it? Come and be my office director."

Li Xuewu understood Factory Director Yang's meaning; he was talking about the report he had written. After Dong Wenxue had passed a message to him, Li Xuewu had written a report article about the rolling mill leadership's meticulous deployment, the personal on-site guidance of Security Department Deputy Chief Dong Wenxue, the united efforts of the security section, and the heavy-handed strikes in conjunction with the investigation department and local bureaus to destroy a rat's nest.

Li Xuewu didn't know if Factory Director Yang was speaking from the heart, but well, leaders' words, haha.

"Factory Director, Director Xu might be listening right outside the door. If I go out in a while, won't he come looking for me to fight? Hahahaha."

"Hahahaha."

Factory Director Yang was amused by Li Xuewu's words and laughed heartily. He took the opportunity to cap his fountain pen and pointed at Li Xuewu with his finger.

"You, you just keep teasing Old Xu. You've really got him hooked."

While speaking, Yang Fengshan shook his head and said half-jokingly, half-seriously: "I really didn't expect you to have such great talent, and I didn't expect you to grow so fast. Otherwise, I definitely would have kept you by my side. How could I have let Dong Wenxue take advantage of that?"

"Hahahaha." The two of them smiled at each other again.

"You flatter me. I must thank you for your valuation and tolerance, and also thank Director Xu for his care and looking after me."

Yang Fengshan shook his head and said: "To be honest, Old Xu is a bit strained as this director. Whether it's in terms of boldness or literary talent, he's lacking a bit. But fortunately, he is diligent and self-aware, and he has never made any mistakes, which is why I kept him in that position."

Li Xuewu knew this was Yang Fengshan speaking well of Xu Sinian, with the intention of protecting Xu Sinian, and also fearing that he would come looking to settle scores later.

"Director Xu is conscientious and diligent, managing such a large department, communicating between superiors and subordinates, and serving the whole factory. Being able to avoid mistakes is already a merit. I can't even compare to one-tenth of Director Xu."

"Hahaha, the Tiger of the Security Department has started to be modest. What, did Xu Sinian feed you some soul-stealing soup just now? Huh? Hahaha."

Li Xuewu also laughed along a few times, while inwardly cursing, who the hell has nothing better to do than give him a nickname!

What "Smiling Tiger"! "Tiger of the Security Department"!

What kind of names are these!

The rafter that sticks out gets rotten first. Besides, in Northeast dialect, "tiger" isn't exactly a flattering term.

"No soul-stealing soup, but I did drink plenty of tea soup, haha. Director Xu talked to me about the upcoming work, and I'm feeling a bit unsure, so I wanted to report my ideological state to you."

Yang Fengshan waved his hand and said: "If you want to talk about ideological state, you kid must be looking for the organization to introduce a partner to you, right? Go find Party Yang Shuji. If you're reporting work, then talk about work. Do we need to hide or cover up our operational work? Just say it directly. I'm busy here."

Li Xuewu smiled and didn't speak. This matter shouldn't be something he takes the initiative to bring up; wouldn't that make him a beggar on his knees? Li Xuewu now wants to eat his meal standing up.

"I know, you have a burden in your heart. That's very normal, and I understand."

Yang Fengshan tossed a cigarette to Li Xuewu, lit his own, and said: "Just like I said, there's no need to hide or cover up our operational work. Xu Sinian reported his work ideas to me, and I've looked at them. No problem. You are young, have drive, and have ambition. That's a good thing."

Li Xuewu also lit his own cigarette, knowing the meaning of this cigarette: it was only for the duration of this last cigarette.

"We will give young cadres opportunities. Just like Party Yang Shuji said, you are the Youth Assault Team. Not only should you charge to the front in work, but you should also charge to the front in progress. 'Past the sunken boat, a thousand sails pass; in front of the sick tree, ten thousand trees spring.' Each generation of new people replaces the old; the orderly succession of leading cadres is the work rule of the new era."

After Factory Director Yang finished flicking his ash, Li Xuewu also flicked his ash and listened carefully to Factory Director Yang's words.

"I have a lot of work here too, so I'll just set a few requirements for you."

As soon as Factory Director Yang finished speaking, Li Xuewu snuffed out the cigarette in his hand and placed it in the ashtray.

Factory Director Yang's gaze instantly became much softer, and his look at Li Xuewu became increasingly satisfied.

Although Yang Fengshan was unwilling to build personal grievances at work, every leader has their own emotions, which will inevitably be brought into their work.

"First, do your own job well; there must be no problems in the security section, and make the security work solid. Second, assist Deputy Division Chief Dong in doing the security department's work well; he is having a very difficult time right now. Third, prepare for the relocation of the security department's exclusive office building. Fourth, actively cooperate with the tasks assigned by superiors, unite with comrades, and you yourself must also actively learn; only then can you make progress. That's all for these few points."

"Yes, I guarantee to complete the mission!" Li Xuewu stood up directly, stood at attention, and saluted.

Factory Director Yang stood up, shook hands with Li Xuewu who had finished his salute, and said: "'The mountain pass is like iron, yet now we step over it from the beginning.' Go back and work hard."

"Yes!" After finishing the handshake with Factory Director Yang, Li Xuewu responded again, turned around, and walked out of the factory director's office.

Just as he walked out the door, he ran into Xu Sinian. It seems this guy had been waiting for him in his office.

"Come, come, come."

Seeing Xu Sinian beckoning to him, Li Xuewu shook his head and said: "I still have a meeting."

"You're busy, but I'm not, right? Because of you, I've pushed back several people reporting work. You've really done a number on me. Come in, I have something to tell you."

Li Xuewu walked into Xu Sinian's office without closing the door. The two stood in front of the desk, and Xu Sinian asked in a low voice: "How was it? Did the talk go smoothly?"

Li Xuewu raised his eyebrows and looked at Xu Sinian without speaking, because Li Xuewu didn't believe Xu Sinian hadn't been eavesdropping.

"Ahem, I'm looking for you to tell you to hurry up and decide on the candidate for the guesthouse manager. I'm afraid that delays will lead to complications. Secondly, hurry up and formulate the relocation plan for the security building. I'm annoyed to death by people blocking my door."

Li Xuewu raised his eyebrows and said: "You asking me about the guesthouse's work is just nonsense."

As soon as Li Xuewu finished speaking, Xu Sinian became anxious. Why did this brat change his tune again? If he didn't stuff this candy into his mouth, not to mention that he wouldn't be able to rest easy, even the factory director would have a word to say about it.

"However," Li Xuewu smiled and nodded, "I do know how chaotic the guesthouse is. If you ask us to support you with a few cadres and backbone members to rectify the guesthouse, I am duty-bound. In public, it's for the good of the factory; in private, it's also for you, Big Brother."

When Xu Sinian heard this "however," he knew this kid was up to no good. Well, you see it now; not only did he not mention the benefits he gained, but it turned into him begging him for help.

"Fine, fine, fine. Let's just say I'm asking you, Li Kezhang Li, for help. You transfer a few people to me."

Li Xuewu smiled and said: "How about Li Kezhang Xu Ning from our security section?"

Xu Sinian widened his eyes and asked in disbelief: "Really? Are you really willing to part with your right-hand man to go to the guesthouse?"

Li Xuewu nodded without caring at all: "They are all cadres of the factory, obeying orders and listening to commands. If they don't listen, wouldn't that be a rebellion? Of course, after it's rectified and a functioning team is established, he still has to come back."

Xu Sinian squinted his eyes, pointed at Li Xuewu, and said: "I knew it. Fine, let him go directly to the guesthouse to start work in a while. If there's anyone to adjust, just have him go talk to Li Kezhang Xie of the Personnel Section directly. I've already made arrangements here."

Li Xuewu raised his eyebrows and asked: "In such a hurry?"

Xu Sinian spat and said: "That bastard Huang Ping made the guesthouse a complete mess; no one is staying there anymore. As for the service staff, you can let Xu Ning handle it himself. The Service Department has plenty of positions to arrange."

Li Xuewu nodded, said goodbye, and walked out of the building toward the auxiliary building.

The building where the security section currently works is on the right side of the main entrance, while the auxiliary building to be relocated to is on the left side of the main entrance. It is a bit smaller than the office building currently in use, but it has more floors, and the security department will still have a whole building to itself.

By the time he entered the large conference room on the first floor of the auxiliary building, everyone had arrived.

Han Yating and Wei Tong from the Public Security Section, Xu Ning and Li Shu from the Security Section, Han Zhan and Liu Zhaolun from the Guard Team, Yuan Ruicheng from the Gun Warehouse, and Zhang Li from the Militia Management Office.

"Meeting time." Li Xuewu sat down in the seat Han Yating had prepared for him, with his notebook and fountain pen brought over by Han Yating in front of him.

Seeing Li Xuewu take his seat, everyone stopped talking and waited for Li Xuewu's arrangements.

Li Xuewu opened the notebook in his hand, looked at everyone, and said: "The security section has just finished a battle, and the result is a complete victory. We have cleared out the rats and protected the purity of the rolling mill workers and the security team. However, there is more work waiting for us to do in the future. Everyone, pull yourselves together."

After saying a few opening remarks, Li Xuewu made work arrangements one by one according to the contents of his notebook and his own thoughts.

"First, let's talk about personnel arrangements." As soon as Li Xuewu finished speaking, everyone became nervous. They knew that after this storm, Li Xuewu would definitely clean up the security section, and everyone had a few people under them who were jumping around.

"Wei Tong."

"Here."

"Go to the Guard Team and serve as the Guard Team Captain. You know my requirements. The Guard Team will independently establish a police dog squad, controlled at 5 people. In addition, write a training syllabus and hand it to me. Starting tomorrow, the Guard Team will have a major training session. If there is another pursuit mission, don't let there be any more jumping over walls and spraining ankles, or using your butt to push when getting into a car. It's embarrassing enough to lose face to the ends of the earth."

"Yes, I guarantee to complete the mission."

He waved his hand to tell Wei Tong to sit down and continued: "Han Zhan."

"Here."

"Go to the Security Section and serve as the Li Kezhang. Your task is to quickly rectify the Security Section, establish an attendance system, and strengthen security training. In the future, I want your section to take on the gatekeeping and street patrol tasks yourselves. The Guard Team will be set up as a rapid response team and will no longer carry out routine patrol tasks."

"However, the police dog squad will serve as an auxiliary force for gate checks and daily patrols. Cancel the gate personnel checks and switch to rapid passage, with the police dogs completing the early warning work. Increase the severity of punishment for personnel caught."

While speaking, he pointed at Han Zhan and Wei Tong and said: "You two communicate with each other. The Guard Team will dump those with poor physical fitness and those who can't keep up with training to the Security Section. Wei Tong, I allow you to streamline the Guard Team to twenty people. We are all eating meat from the same pot; I don't care which side has more or less, I only care which side tastes better."

"Yes!" Wei Tong and the other responded in unison. Although both were a bit unconvinced in their hearts, they still firmly executed the order.

Li Xuewu pointed at Han Yating and said: "Li Kezhang Han, take the lead, with the Security Section cooperating, and join forces with the Guard Team's police dog squad to hold a sweeping operation. Carry out a carpet-style inspection of all workshops, office buildings, and dormitory areas in the factory. For those who have recently committed crimes such as theft, carry out severe strikes. I want security work to present a wave-like strike trend that has a deterrent effect."

"Yes!" These few people all responded in unison again.

Li Xuewu pointed at the list submitted by Han Yating and said: "Pull these people out and have them stand by first. Send them to the training base for duty in the next few days. In the future, whichever department has slackers again, send them there to replace them."

"Yes!" The heads of each department knew who the people on the list were. They had been jumping around happily for a while, and now it was time to settle the score.

"Personnel shortages in each department should be discussed and adjusted. If you need to recruit people, recruit them, and report it to Li Kezhang Han."

"The work of the gun warehouse is a priority. Yuan Ruicheng is now the resident firearm manager. The Public Security Section will take turns sending one person to the gun warehouse to participate in management. Establish a complete issuance and receipt system. You must register the number of firearms and the number of bullets well. In the future, the management of all firearms for missions and after missions must be meticulous, putting an end to situations like this time where a certain unit lost a gun and didn't even know it when they went to commit a crime."

Li Xuewu didn't forget to Diss his "uncle's" unit while assigning tasks.

"Yes, I guarantee to complete the mission." Yuan Ruicheng was participating in a meeting chaired by Li Xuewu for the first time, and he was very impressed by Li Xuewu's clean, neat, and crisp style. His response was also full of disciplinary style.

"Finally, there is Zhang Li. Preparations for the New Year's major training can begin. I will arrange the location for you later. You must take charge of personnel, materials, logistics support, etc. For labor personnel, use those people who were kicked out just now."

"Yes, I guarantee to complete the mission."

After finishing the work assignments for the few, Li Xuewu closed his notebook and said: "I have good news for everyone."

Hearing Li Xuewu mention good news, everyone sat up straight, waiting for Li Xuewu's announcement.

"In view of our excellent performance in this mission, the Factory Committee has decided to deliver the new building next to us to our Security Department for use."

"That's great!" These few people were all heads of departments, and they had been complaining for a long time about their offices being scattered here and there. Now that they could move into a new office building, they were of course happy.

Li Xuewu said to Han Yating: "Hand over the section's affairs to Ren An and the others. You first formulate a relocation plan with me. I need you to run around and coordinate for our department."

"Okay." Han Yating agreed very readily.

"Alright, if there are no other questions, the meeting is adjourned. Xu Ning, come to my office."

After finishing his words, he took his notebook and fountain pen, walked out the door, and returned to the second-floor office.

The office was still in its original state. Liu Fusheng hadn't come in to work at all, and the door key was still hanging on the wall.

Li Xuewu walked into the room, and Xu Ning followed him in.

"Do you have any thoughts?" Li Xuewu took off his overcoat, hung it on the coat rack at the door, sat in the chair, and looked at Xu Ning sitting opposite him with a smile.

"No thoughts. Whatever you say is what it is. I listen to you."

Li Xuewu nodded and said: "Alright, you go to the guesthouse now and serve as the manager."

"What the hell?" Xu Ning looked at Li Xuewu in surprise and asked back.

Li Xuewu laughed and said: "Didn't you say it yourself? Listen to me."

Xu Ning said with a wry smile: "That Yan Jiecheng is from the Guard Team. If you want to clean house, you should transfer Han Zhan to the guesthouse. Why transfer me?"

Li Xuewu asked with a smile: "Not willing?"

Xu Ning shook his head and said: "Still the same sentence: wherever you tell me to go, I'll go."

Li Xuewu nodded and said: "Then go to the guesthouse."

Xu Ning said helplessly: "You're not joking, are you? You're really letting me go? You've got quite a reach; you can even make your voice heard at the guesthouse."

Li Xuewu grabbed the cigarette box on the table and threw it at Xu Ning.

"Who are you saying has a reach! Who the hell do you think I'm doing this for!"

Xu Ning chuckled, caught the cigarette box, and put it back by Li Xuewu's hand.

Li Xuewu glared at Xu Ning and said: "The guesthouse is a bit chaotic. After you go over, start rectifying it. Those who can stay, stay; those who can't, send them directly to the Service Department. Director Xu said they are short of people to clean toilets there. Also, there's the hygiene situation, service situation, etc. Once you've figured these out, tell me, and I'll find someone to help you."

Seeing that Li Xuewu was talking about serious work, Xu Ning could only nod helplessly and agree.

Li Xuewu smiled and said: "Don't look so dejected. That's a deputy section-level unit, understand?"

Xu Ning instantly raised his head and asked: "Li Kezhang, are you getting promoted?"

Li Xuewu scolded with a smile: "I'd like to be promoted, but I have to have that thing first."

Seeing Xu Ning's "you're lying" expression, he was so angry his teeth itched.

Why did no one believe him, such an honest and trustworthy good young man? Xu Sinian didn't trust him, and Xu Ning didn't trust him.

Li Xuewu could only smile helplessly and say: "Don't go around talking nonsense. Rectify the guesthouse well, and by the way, get your injuries healed. When the time is right, I will naturally transfer you back."

How could Xu Ning not know what Li Xuewu meant? He saw that his own level wasn't high enough to take over, so he was preparing to let him jump out of the Security Section first, become the top leader of a deputy section-level unit, achieve some results, and then transfer him back to be the top leader of the Security Section.

Of course, what the Li Kezhang just said about finding someone to help him must mean that the person the Li Kezhang is preparing to arrange for the guesthouse position doesn't have a high enough level and needs his help to occupy the position and clear obstacles. Helping someone onto the horse and sending them on their way—he was familiar with this job.

"Yes, I guarantee to complete the mission."

Li Xuewu nodded and said: "Take a few people with you. If anyone acts up, just cuff them."

Xu Ning chuckled and said: "Don't worry, forget about a few people. I'll go alone to meet them. It's nothing more than a few women; what's there to be afraid of? I'm carrying a gun, after all."

"Just carrying one gun, how many people can you fight? Be careful not to come back."

"Hahahaha, this gun of mine is steel."

Li Xuewu wasn't afraid of Xu Ning causing trouble; this was the most capable cadre he could put forward. Don't look at him saying he's carrying a gun; he definitely wouldn't use it. If he had sent Wei Tong, no need to think, he would have shot them all and hung them on a tree.

"Go, do your research, and come find me in the afternoon."

"Got it, Li Kezhang. There's one more thing."

Xu Ning took out an ID card from his pocket and handed it to Li Xuewu, saying: "This is your ID. Your large Type 54 and your Type 56 have been sent back to the gun warehouse. If you need them, you can go get them. I told Yuan Ruicheng to mark them well."

Li Xuewu waved his hand and said: "Not needed for now. We'll talk about it later."

Xu Ning seemed to remember something else and said: "By the way, Han Zhan said that it was that Yan Jiecheng who found him and said you instructed him. He was seconded to the section, saying he's a full-time motorcycle driver."

Li Xuewu looked at Xu Ning. Now the clerks of the Security Section are all attached to the Security Section, so if Yan Jiecheng was seconded to the Security Section's organ, he must be attached to the Security Section, which is under Xu Ning's management.

"Hmm, it was my instruction. He's getting older and can't keep up with the training progress. Let's arrange a driver's job for him. Let him learn to drive, and he'll be a driver in the future."

Xu Ning raised his eyebrows and said: "Li Kezhang, you are really kind-hearted. How come I didn't know you were so good before?"

Li Xuewu scolded with a smile: "Get out, get out, get out of here."

After scolding him with a smile, he explained: "That kid lives opposite me. He's always crying, and his family is really in difficulty. He wants to earn overtime pay. Tell Han Zhan to arrange more overtime for him in the future."

Xu Ning raised his eyebrows and said: "Since that's the case, then he can work without any days off all year round."

Li Xuewu laughed and didn't nod or shake his head. But who was Xu Ning? He could be called Li Xuewu's lackey, an absolute confidant. He grinned and walked away.