Chapter 628: The Chicken That Serves as a Warning to the Monkey

"My mouth tastes more bitter than this tea."

Yang Yang Zongfang set down his teacup, glanced at Li Li Xuewu sitting opposite him, crossed his right leg over his left, pulled a wry face, and sighed again.

Li Li Xuewu merely smiled helplessly and said, "If you keep sighing like that, you'll lose all your vital energy; be careful your sister-in-law checks up on you when you get home."

"You'd better worry about your teacher instead."

Seeing Li Li Xuewu trying to dodge the issue, Yang Yang Zongfang shot him a dissatisfied glance, then raised his eyebrows and asked, "Tell me, what exactly did you learn from Dong Shuji?"

Li Li Xuewu looked at Yang Yang Zongfang, raised an eyebrow in puzzlement, and countered, "What do you mean?"

"Heh, playing dumb, are we?"

Yang Yang Zongfang glanced toward the guesthouse; over there, Zhang Zhang Songying stood by the window, looking in their direction.

There was no doubt about it: as long as Li Li Xuewu waved a hand, the deputy director of the guesthouse would bring him whatever he needed.

Wasn't this even more impressive than Dong Wenxue's stint at the steel mill?

Dong Wenxue, however, grinned mischievously while urging me to drink my tea, then loudly advised, "If we're being honest, aside from these trivial matters, do you really think that with my terrible family background in Jingcheng, I would care about a mere waitress?"

"You said it!" "Who cares!"

"What exactly were those two whispering about just now?"

Air conditioners were considered a novelty back then, though hardly anyone could afford to use one.

"Do you really think I need you to remind me?"

Dong Wenxue tapped his fingers and said, "Ask Han Kezhang about the results of the interrogation."

Dong Wenxue's meaning was quite direct; he made no promises, yet beneath his joking tone lay genuine sincerity.

Li Li Xuewu felt somewhat irritable and hot; pinching his fingers, he dared not look at Yin Yin Maozhe as he murmured, "She didn't say anything, but she seems to know quite a bit."

"You'd better be careful; quite a few people saw the two of you talking at the entrance just now. Who knows what gossip might spread?"

After saying this, he secretly glanced at Yin Yin Maozhe and explained, "It's just that we haven't finished those cans of food yet; I'm feeling a bit stuffed, so we've been using them to stew dishes."

Dong Wenxue smiled bitterly, shook his head, and said, "Those who know me say my heart is worried; those who do not know me ask what I seek."

"I thought as much."

Setting down their teacups again, the smiles on their faces gradually faded; although the scenery in the guesthouse garden was limitless, their time was not, and they didn't have much leisure for idle chatter.

What else could he do? Wasn't he just the current deputy factory director? But if you take a gamble, a bicycle can turn into a motorcycle.

Having said this, he looked at Dong Wenxue, smiled, and said, "Who knows, maybe I won't be able to hold on much longer and will just roll back home early."

"Oh, come on, you're just tired in your heart."

Dong Wenxue sized Li Li Xuewu up and asked with a smile, "Haven't you gained a little weight?"

"That's wonderful then~"

"The factory issued a notice saying that air conditioners must be installed in the offices of all department heads."

"There's nothing to puzzle over."

Li Li Huai De was quite skilled at playing the rogue; in his speech, he never allowed himself to suffer even the slightest loss.

Although the hand-holding gesture vanished in an instant, it still sparked unexpected joy and emotion in Li Li Xuewu's heart.

Yin Yin Maozhe nodded; he had observed Dong Wenxue, who, when looking at the slender, beautiful deputy director of the guesthouse beside him, displayed not a shred of greedy desire—truly, he had not forgotten his original intentions.

"These few people are unsuitable."

Regarding the people arrested yesterday, Dong Wenxue had not intended to talk with Qin Qin Huairu, but yesterday afternoon Gu Gu Weijie had called him, stating that Qin Qin Huairu's actions were somewhat inappropriate.

The two exchanged a smile, each lifting their teacup to take another sip of tea.

The seventh training session at the training ground was a joint class composed of several units, including personnel from the branch factory security departments transferred earlier for training, participants from the sub-bureau, security personnel commissioned by other factories, and so on.

After speaking, seeing Zhang Zhang Songying pout, he walked over to Yin Yin Maozhe and said, "I've already said it: if Wang Wang Yumei comes causing a scene again or spreads gossip, we'll find witnesses; the Security Department is currently cracking down on such matters."

"You shouldn't be so certain."

Dong Wenxue merely smiled, waved his hand to signal her to continue, then turned to Li Li Huai De and said, "No one is perfect; who can guarantee they will remain incorruptible their whole lives, untouched by lust or stained by dust?"

With such a large area, the landscaping was done thoroughly; not to mention the roadside trees lining both sides of the roads, even every nook and cranny not needed for traffic was planted with greenery.

A major benefit of planting trees within the factory compound is the shade they provide, so pedestrians walking on the roads won't feel too hot or suffer from excessive sun exposure.

Speaking of women's matters, at that time they were both a matter and not a matter; although Yang Yang Zongfang was from the Discipline Inspection Commission, he wasn't idle enough to specifically hunt down such trivial domestic scandals.

As for whether the training ground makes money or not, that depends on the present; in the past, it was all done for free, and the money fraudulently obtained from Huaqing has basically been completely exhausted.

"Understood."

Seeing Zhang Zhang Songying criticize Dong Wenxue, Li Li Xuewu actively defended him, saying, "He did tell me; I just hadn't figured it out at the moment and forgot to come back."

Li Li Huai De turned, squinting his eyes at Dong Wenxue, and said, "League Secretary, full-time Deputy Secretary, in charge of the League Committee and Party affairs—this is an advantage only the young can occupy."

Dong Wenxue pointed at the guesthouse and said, "Later, have someone place a few pots of flowers and plants by the entrance; make sure they're large pots so it looks bright and open."

It's no wonder he's sweating; in such scorching weather, he insists on drinking scalding hot water; how could he not sweat?

"Heh, I truly didn't understand."

"Heh heh heh heh~"

"What's the big deal? Who doesn't know that he has nothing to do with you lot?"

Moreover, regarding the use of authority, there is an inherent conflict between the supervising leader and the department head; the key lies in responsibility.

"Heh, what's so great about that? Every day is just play."

Dong Wenxue raised his eyebrows and said, "I just don't believe the Rolling Steel Mill could have a seventy-year-old Division Director."

Li Li Xuewu's previously low spirits were reignited by Dong Wenxue's words of concern; when he looked at Dong Wenxue, his eyes and brows were filled with tenderness.

Li Li Xuewu came to his senses, glanced to his side, and then ran into the main hall.

Li Li Xuewu pressed his lips together and whispered to Yin Yin Maozhe, "It seems the factory director withheld the application and didn't sign it."

Hearing Dong Wenxue casually recount his experiences in the south at this moment, one couldn't help but feel some heartache for him.

Dong Wenxue glanced sideways at Li Li Huai De and said, "Could a decent person come up with such sinister and vicious schemes?"

"Is that so? That's quite cold."

The two of them hadn't sat together for a long time; relevant work and documents were all conveyed through secretaries, or at best, a few words were exchanged during meetings.

Dong Wenxue twitched the corner of his mouth; he truly hadn't expected that episode to occur.

At that moment, Dong Wenxue tugged your hand, gesturing for you to stand under the shade of the trees.

People back then truly lacked determination and perseverance; some technicians and engineers from the Design Department were even privately discussing finding dormitories outside the factory or going home.

"Hehe, once you return, go straight to the Security Department to throw in your lot with him."

Dong Wenxue glanced at the guesthouse building, thinking that Qin Qin Huairu was the type who dared to spend money; since he often stayed there, how could they not have installed air conditioning?

Li Li Huai De lit a cigarette, tossed the pack onto the floor beneath the table, glanced at the retired cadre fishing opposite, and then turned to Yin Yin Maozhe, saying, "It's said that even his position as deputy division chief is about to be shaken."

"If they know, they know," "but there must still be some limit."

Yin Yin Maozhe shot Li Li Huai De a sideways glance, also stood up, gestured to head back, and said while walking, "Remember this at all times: family is most important, while work is secondary; betraying the organization might still be forgiven, but betraying one's family means any attempt at redemption will be too late."

It wasn't that Dong Wenxue feared letting Qin Qin Huairu take the blame for him; rather, Qin Qin Huairu simply wouldn't give him the chance to let her take the blame.

Li Li Xuewu, face flushed, chided Dong Wenxue lightly; the front lines of combat were definitely not safe, playing around every day—this wasn't somewhere just anyone could go.

Seeing Yin Yin Maozhe looking at him with some surprise as he held your hand, he couldn't help but smile and asked, "How old are you now, acting like a little child, saying one thing and doing another?"

After speaking, he knocked on the table in front of Li Li Huai De and said, "Iron-faced and impartial; as long as one is within the Steel Rolling Plant, whoever commits a crime will be dealt with; do those ridiculous matters really warrant affecting you?"

"No, I'm not eating."

This was also an abnormal situation; generally speaking, there was little private interaction between the vice factory director in charge and department heads, with even more attention needing to be paid to public perception.

Dong Wenxue picked up his teacup, sat down, and instructed Yang Yang Fengshan, "Cancel the opening ceremony for the second phase of the training class at the training ground for me; let Director Yu go instead."

Seeing that you were about to turn around to fetch it after speaking, Dong Wenxue hurriedly grabbed hold of you.

Last month's affair was just this trick, and this month it's happening again; it's nothing more than finding the taste too good.

After the commotion at the previous meeting, neither the vehicle maintenance project nor the engine research and development project faced further obstruction; although Xia Xia Zhongquan and Kuang Kuang Yusheng had been reprimanded by Nie Nie Chenglin, they worked diligently despite their anxiety.

After speaking, he took a towel from the office and handed it to Yin Yin Maozhe, saying, "Quickly wipe off your sweat; that person has too many schemes in their heart; they left on their own without even calling you back."

"Mm, make a call to the Factory Office."

Dong Wenxue smiled and waved his hand, saying confidently, "I am a business cadre; having never received organizational training and education, how could I possibly..."

"It's not impossible, but ultimately, it remains a source of worry."

After finishing his conversation with Yang Yang Zongfang, Dong Wenxue glanced at the watch on his wrist, and seeing it was nearly the agreed time, stood up and headed toward the main office building.

Looking at Li Li Xuewu's eager, inquisitive eyes, Yin Yin Maozhe smiled mischievously and said, "In ancient times, the Emperor could decide everything alone, but the Steel Rolling Plant is not like that; when the factory director rejects an application, an explanation must always be given; just wait, the air conditioning will be installed soon."

"Mm, indeed."

Yin Yin Maozhe's expression also turned serious; looking at Li Li Huai De, he said, "You are the vice factory director in charge of this area, and also the deputy secretary managing discipline; is it really necessary to make things so difficult?"

Li Li Huai De curled his lips and said, "Actually, you don't need to learn that hypocritical pretense; you're already doing it well enough."

Fortunately, it was cool by the water; with the scorching sun gone and a gentle breeze present, Li Li Xuewu's spirits recovered quite quickly.

Those who register from now on will be counted as the third phase, grouped together with the third-phase trainees from the Security Department to form another session.

Dong Wenxue somewhat understood Li Li Xuewu; this was someone who had never experienced love, feeling that even a tiny bit of affection tasted exceptionally sweet, sweeter than cream ice cream.

"It's rising again~ People are already spreading rumors!"

Even though Xia Xia Zhongquan had cost Yin Yin Maozhe a lot of money, he didn't feel the slightest regret; science and technology are the primary productive forces.

"Until this matter is settled, no one can say for sure."

Yin Yin Maozhe narrowed his eyes, looked at Li Li Huai De, and said, "What you're doing here amounts to biting the hand that feeds you."

"It's too hot; I can't sleep."

Li Li Xuewu also knew that swift revenge felt satisfying, but they were all adults now; surely one shouldn't execute someone over just a couple of sentences, so the advice Yin Yin Maozhe gave could still be taken to heart.

Just now, Dong Wenxue had stood under the tree shade, but Li Li Xuewu was somewhat concerned, fearing Yin Yin Maozhe would attract gossip, so he didn't dare stand too close to him, even though it meant standing in the sun.

Dong Wenxue cursed with a laugh, then raised an eyebrow and asked, "Staying for a few days? The Secretary definitely has arrangements tonight, so I won't look for you; what about tomorrow? Tomorrow I'll treat you; shall we go eat roasted meat?"

"Hey! Hey! Hey! That's enough!"

Dong Wenxue hadn't had friends for more than a day or two, nor did he expect to make friends within the unit; could friends made within the unit really be considered friends?

"Comparing others to you is truly inappropriate; your life experience and work history cannot be judged by common standards; regarding lifestyle conduct, I believe you can be called a model."

"Impossible."

After speaking, he narrowed his eyes and glanced at Li Li Huai De, saying, "Even if you were willing, wouldn't the female comrade's reputation still need to be preserved?"

A transferred veteran taking up organizational work was completely problem-free; Dong Wenxue truly hadn't expected his identity to be viewed as a weakness.

Yin Yin Maozhe shook his head confidently and said, "Others moving might be acceptable, but if this area moves, neither up nor down will work; chaos will definitely ensue."

Yang Yang Fengshan nodded and said, "I'll go find Han Kezhang in a moment."

Dong Wenxue smiled mischievously at Li Li Huai De and said, "You even know this? So, are you essentially the vice factory director in charge of women's work in Steel City?"

"Hahaha~"

Speaking of which, the refrigerated train that Yu Yu Xiaoru organized belongs to the category of air-conditioned trains, it's just that the temperature setting is a bit low.

"What is it? Oh~ hehe."

The conditions of being able to eat meat and drink alcohol—are they not the front lines of battle against the enemy?

"Hehe, have you finished the canned food?"

"Alright, with those words from you, I can rest easy."

This was Dong Wenxue's habit; the colder it got, the more cold water he drank; sitting for a while would actually allow him to cool down.

One or two might be described as a beautiful and melodious summer movement, but hundreds of them would be a violent storm.

Li Li Xuewu didn't understand what Dong Wenxue meant by this either; he just stared wide-eyed toward the doorway, wondering in his heart what the meaning of placing flowers at the entrance could be.

Seeing Li Li Xuewu acting like a young Miss at this moment, Dong Wenxue couldn't help but laugh and explained, "Since childhood, I've disliked eating cold things; my father is a practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine, and he never allowed us to eat things that were too cold."

"Yo! You even know about that?"

"Is there any~"

Dong Wenxue nodded, crushed out his cigarette butt, and praised: "The first red line guarding organizational purity and danger, I understand his hardships."

Li Li Huai De, having gauged Dong Wenxue's attitude, smiled and countered: "If he said that, would you really do it?"

"Bad~"

Li Li Xuewu watched Dong Wenxue purse his lips, his two long legs trembling with joy until he didn't know how to stand properly.

Dong Wenxue squinted at Li Li Huai De and asked: "Or perhaps taking over at the Steel Plant?"

"This return of mine wasn't my application," "As for Steel City..."

While speaking, Dong Wenxue lit a cigarette for himself, then continued: "The meeting was just held yesterday; stability overrides everything. Who do you think would disrupt stability and sabotage unity?"

Dong Wenxue nodded and said: "Say that I have work to report to Deputy Factory Director Li."

Dong Wenxue nodded and instructed: "Find an opportunity to solidify the evidence; it's best to have witnesses. The Security Section is preparing to crack down on cases of rumor-mongering and troublemaking."

Yin Yin Maozhe left Yin Yin Maozhe, his intellect slowly returning, and he said with eyes full of ruthlessness: "If I dare get caught by you, I'll tear your mouth apart and scratch your face into a flower!"

"It's not us, it's the guesthouse," "What about you? Do you want to come back too?"

Dong Wenxue had also gone to check these past few days; the imitation and development of the engine had already gotten on the right track, and the rest was just a matter of throwing money to push it forward.

Bugs aren't much; they don't make noise to disturb people, it's just these cicadas that are annoying, especially at high noon.

A transferred cadre, with medals, still a Party member, a high school graduate, currently a college student, this year's Model Worker...

"Hehe, saying it like that really surprises me."

As for Yang Yang Fengshan, he understood that the Director had tacitly approved his arrangements, so he turned and went to handle the matter.

"Hehe, impossible."

"It's fine; anyone would get tired of eating it plain."

Zhang Zhang Songying really couldn't stand Li Li Xuewu's legs going weak the moment he saw Dong Wenxue; how could he be so bad!

The Rolling Steel Plant occupied an extremely vast area; going from the factory office zone to the production zone to inspect work necessarily required taking a vehicle, otherwise walking a round trip would take almost an entire shift.

Speaking of this, Dong Wenxue emphasized again: "Still that same sentence: act according to regulations, handle it however it should be handled, and resolve it quickly."

Gu Gu Weijie was the Deputy Secretary in charge of Party affairs; she held propaganda weapons in her hands. Yesterday's incident had everyone trying to suppress the negative impact; the higher-ups probably already know by now, it's just a matter of whether the whip will come down.

Now even Dong Wenxue's smiles and teasing made her feel dizzy.

"Do as the leader says."

Zhang Zhang Songying chided Li Li Xuewu, then said: "The people have already left, so why are you still standing there like a fool?"

"Hehe~" "Mm, understood."

Dong Wenxue sat at his desk looking at documents; the shirt on his body had soaked his back with sweat, while the ceiling fan overhead blew a cool breeze.

This kid spoke so innocently; it seemed that climbing to his current position meant he wasn't some innocent good bird either.

"Really?!"

Li Li Huai De smiled wickedly at Dong Wenxue, whose confidence had been disrupted, and asked: "Didn't you forget the question you came here for?"

Speaking to this point, Yin Yin Maozhe couldn't go on, and the look in his eyes as he gazed at Li Li Huai De became sharp.

After Yang Yang Fengshan finished speaking, Dong Wenxue lowered his head and began reading the documents in his hand.

Qin Qin Huairu wasn't stupid; what pot was given to Dong Wenxue could she possibly get back!

Li Li Huai De took a hard drag on his cigarette, watching Yin Yin Maozhe walk over from the guesthouse carrying a fruit platter, and sighed: "If we all had your self-control, your mind, and understood that lust is a knife above the head, I think my work wouldn't be so bewildering."

A little past eight in the morning, Yang Yang Zongfang brought Dong Wenxue the processing results for the relevant personnel.

Nominally it was a report on the Security Section's handling of yesterday's sudden incident, but in reality, it was Dong Wenxue wanting to have a talk with Qin Qin Huairu.

Li Li Huai De curled the corner of his mouth and said: "One guarding widowhood, one guarding living widowhood; they can't wait to cooperate with you."

Dong Wenxue tapped the processing results and said: "Inciting workers to cause trouble, disrupting the factory's most critical production, the impact is very good."

The Great Auditorium and the Jingcheng Hotel both have air conditioning; many large hotels in Jingcheng have it too, and slightly larger, capable factories also have it.

"Mm, Deputy Factory Director Yang also asked me a few questions about daily life," after finishing, she glanced at Li Li Xuewu and said to Li Li Huai De: "Unless one has a terrible family environment like yours, received higher education, endured the organization's tests and tempering, and possesses abundant treatment and conditions, can one withstand one's original heart and not forget one's initial aspiration?"

Knowing time was tight, Yin Yin Maozhe didn't wait for the training class to recruit too many people; he directly had Wei Tong start a training session first.

In order for Dong Wenxue to resist the temptation of cream popsicles, one must care quite a bit about Dong Wenxue.

"I was just saying, even with a refrigerator it can't be left empty; fortunately the cooling machine at the soft drink factory has started up."

Li Li Huai De's tone still held some suspicion; he took a drag on his cigarette and said: "The unstable factors at the Steel Plant are being generated right now; those two have been contacting the factory side frequently recently, and Dong Shuji doesn't know what he's thinking. Today the Secretary asked me for my opinion of him, and I didn't dare speak too deeply."

With money and no people, yet possessing confidence and perseverance, Dong Wenxue knew that the Rolling Steel Plant's automotive industry could definitely be supported.

Your dissatisfaction with Dong Wenxue stems from Wang Wang Shumin's antics at the Steel Plant; they've even started playing games of selling official titles and positions in the shadows, isn't that just looking for Old Zhao Si?

Li Li Xuewu held the Mao Jin, looking at Yin Yin Maozhe with eyes full of admiration, and said: "I just couldn't think of it; I only took one look and you immediately thought of a solution."

Yang Yang Zongfang also wanted to see what Yin Yin Maozhe meant; in this processing report, she had increased the punishment for the person who did the beating, while reducing the penalties for those who caused the disturbance.

"Do you take me for your confidante Young Lady?"

Hearing Dong Wenxue speak such heartfelt words that didn't fit the "mainstream" actually made Li Li Huai De feel very warm inside.

Dong Wenxue tugged at his white short-sleeved shirt to loosen the clothes sticking to his body, smiling as he explained: "When I was in the army my mouth was greedy too; I grabbed this stuff and ate it ruthlessly, but later I couldn't eat it anymore. There was plenty of this stuff at the front lines of combat, and alcohol too."

After speaking, he looked at Li Li Xuewu, whose expression was somewhat downcast, and said: "You should eat less too; a man's body is even more deficient than a woman's, especially in summer, which is precisely the season of depletion."

Li Li Xuewu stood for a while; seeing Yin Yin Maozhe not speaking, he glanced at him and asked: "Aren't you resting at noon?"

The big sun at noon was at its most fierce; seeing sweat breaking out on Li Li Xuewu's forehead, if he went back under the tree shade without fainting, that would be strange.

Zhang Zhang Songying turned the ceiling fan to maximum, walked back, and said to Li Li Xuewu: "When I was talking with Li Li Huai De just now, you must have seen him looking in my direction."

If one were to understand it literally by the words, she wouldn't know whether she should be happy or believe it.

Li Li Huai De wouldn't let Dong Wenxue pin a label on him; he laughed and scolded while drinking tea, then stood up.

"Qin Yan Jie, he also said that the air conditioning installation application you submitted these past few days..."

Li Li Xuewu watched Dong Wenxue widen his eyes and said: "Zhang Zhang Songying said the possibility is great; initially it was Deputy Factory Director Li who instructed me to submit the application."

"I said to place a few pots of flowers and plants at the entrance, small ones."

That desolation was spoken for Dong Wenxue to hear; wasn't it that Comrade Sha Sha Qizhi would take advantage of me and kick me out early? "Got it~"

"Yes, the train arriving at eight o'clock." "What are you considering?" "What is there to consider?" "Anyway, you believe it~"

Special residential electricity and wiring cannot handle it; it must be a factory or a small hotel to work.

Yin Yin Maozhe flicked off some ash, paying no heed to the opinion within Yin Yin Maozhe's words, and stated directly: "I still hold the Secretary's character in the highest regard, and I am even more convinced that he does not act with bias."

"Mm~~"

Dong Wenxue pursed his lips indifferently, looking at Li Li Xuewu, whose forehead was beaded with relaxed sweat, and said: "Whenever anyone chats with him about daily life, he chats back about benefits; ask him when the welfare and treatment at our guesthouse will be raised again."

The chicken used to warn the monkeys. "Thought of it?"

"Forget it, it's still several days; do you think you're on vacation?"

Yang Yang Fengshan walked over to refill Dong Wenxue's cup with cold water and said softly: "It seems to be because of the matter regarding the big-character poster; our side hasn't released anyone, and several workshops and logistics departments have been called in for reprimands."

Li Li Huai De gave a bitter smile and said: "The Secretary wanted to make arrangements for tonight, but I declined; it was hard enough to return this once, I must spend more time with my family; my train is tomorrow morning."

Dong Wenxue also curled his lips, standing by the lake with a smile, watching the summer wind and listening to the cicadas sing.

And Dong Wenxue's attitude precisely proved your conjecture: those people have become the chickens.

"How did Han Kezhang's interrogation go? Did he truly confess?"

Dong Wenxue was just thinking about Li Li Huai De when Li Li Xuewu's sudden question made him react; he smiled and asked: "Were you on duty last night? Did you meet him?"

"Oh~"

Dong Wenxue smiled lightly and nodded, glancing toward the main office building.

"You understand, yet you still come to deceive me!"

Yin Yin Maozhe patted Yin Yin Maozhe's shoulder and said with a smile: "I actually believe you have no other way."

Or could it be... that the "grasp the degree well" Dong Wenxue mentioned refers to your degree... 36d?

Yin Yin Maozhe gestured again toward the guesthouse and said: "The waitresses in that guesthouse are quite beautiful; surely you wouldn't say they use their beauty to entertain people?"

Li Li Huai De signaled to Dong Wenxue and said softly: "I actually think your latest move was to feign indifference to capture, push with the current, lure the snake out of its hole, and strike one inch."

"Chatting with you is quite depressing, though at least the gloom has lessened, so I can go home properly to accompany my wife and children."

Li Li Huai De smiled and said: "Though 'red sleeves adding fragrance' is good, is it not better to have 'holding the tray level to the brows'?"

Without saying anything else, the investment for the car engine research and development project now lacks confidence.

Sometimes you are also single-minded; if you can't figure it out, go back and think it over slowly, yet you just stood under the cool shade of the trees for a long time without moving.

"To hell with it~"

The largest portion belongs to those who registered before and after the promotion of the dual plan; this group is the largest and the most sincere, after all, they paid money.

"Right in this period."

How could Yin Yin Maozhe speak of future matters? He also disdained using narratives of rain of bullets and hail of arrows to win a woman's heart.

"He is in; it seems he is talking with someone; the office door is closed."

Yin Yin Maozhe looked at Dong Wenxue seriously and said: "It is mid-year; the factory will have some personnel changes; have you really not considered the issues within this?"

Saying one has no experience in organizational learning, but can organizational learning experience compare to military learning experience?

"No, how could that be? Han Kezhang did not interrogate; it was those newly assigned to the section who were interrogating."

Yin Yin Maozhe extinguished the cigarette butt in his hand in the ashtray on the table, looked at Split Lake, and said: "You know my nature; matters of work tolerate no carelessness."

"Could it be that you were the one who reminded the Secretary?"

Yang Yang Fengshan responded: "Then I will go contact Secretary Li from the Factory Office right now."

It was not that Yang Yang Zongfang thought Li Li Xuewu had any improper dealings with that deputy director; he merely felt that in the art of controlling subordinates, Dong Shuji could not compare to this "student" before him. "Very much so."

Dong Wenxue gave a light laugh, the corners of his mouth twitching slightly, his face full of disdain.

"Director Li, this... is there a problem?"

"No, then I will call Li Kezhang Wei in a moment to notify me, and then go find Director Yu."

Li Li Huai De said with a bad smile: "Your file has been flipped through until it's nearly falling apart by the leaders over there; who hasn't seen it?"

After making that remark, half-true and half-fake, Li Li Huai De looked at Dong Wenxue seriously and said: "As much as possible, do not move; in great winds and great waves, boarding a new ship, if you cannot stand firm, you will fall and stumble."

Dong Wenxue said seriously: "I dare not speak for others, but you can go back and ask Xu Ning whether the Steel Mill Security Department can take your orders; if anyone dares to spread rumors recklessly at the Rolling Steel Mill, I will be the first to object."

What else could Yin Yin Maozhe say? He had done everything appropriate; now Qin Qin Huairu simply wanted to poke a hole in the sky above Yin Yin Maozhe, just to expose Han Han Yating's buttocks to the sun.

Li Li Huai De smiled and nodded, looking as if he had breathed a huge sigh of relief.

And the corresponding major drawback is that there are many bugs; at that time there were no pesticides, so one could often see large bugs on the trees.

Yin Yin Maozhe walked over carrying a fruit platter, not yet knowing what had happened, but was stunned by Yin Yin Maozhe's words.

Dong Wenxue waved his hand, gesturing to Li Li Xuewu beside him, and said: "As you just mentioned, 'a modest and virtuous lady, a gentleman seeks her'; who would not dislike a beautiful female comrade like Deputy Director Zhang?"

"Those people caught yesterday cannot be kept waiting indefinitely."

Seeing Li Li Huai De speak so desolately, Dong Wenxue couldn't help but smile lightly and say: "No matter what is said, I won't tell you to roll back here."

Li Li Xuewu replied, then added in a low voice: "There was also a piece of luggage belonging to the companion, but it was taken away this morning and not brought back."

"You are still fine, you are still fine; guarding the Security Department is no problem."

"Your mouth is truly vicious enough~"

The midsummer in Jingcheng is truly unbearable, especially after noon until two o'clock; one cannot sleep for an afternoon nap, with the cicadas chirping loudly enough to annoy one to death.

Dong Wenxue praised you, and of course you are happy, but what you doubt is, has Yin Yin Maozhe forgotten about the matters between the two of us?

"It's fine; I will help you book the train ticket then." "The model has already passed~"

Dong Wenxue said with a smile: "There is a bit of that meaning, but it is not entirely correct."

"You're silly~!"

Dong Wenxue gave a light laugh, lifted his teacup to take a sip, and then said: "Dong Shuji's literary talent is brilliant; he is both a senior and a famous teacher; naturally, what I have learned from him is beyond counting."

After speaking, he nodded to Li Li Xuewu, pointed toward the office building, and then turned to leave immediately.

I suspected Li Li Huai De would return to the Rolling Steel Plant; having been away for only half a year, it was precisely the time to achieve work results, and transferring back then would still offer development opportunities, just like following the path of the Chain Steel Plant.

Dong Wenxue took a sip of cold tea and then said:

"Is Deputy Factory Director Li here?"

"Sigh~ you are also tired in heart." "Ai!"

Li Li Huai De glanced at Dong Wenxue and then said: "The Secretary also asked about his performance during these few business trips to the Chain Steel Plant, specifically asking for your opinion of him; he is quite bold, isn't he?"

Li Li Xuewu looked at Dong Wenxue with a mischievous smile and asked: "Is that not that final 'kept in the center, not issued'?"

Zhang Zhang Songying narrowed her eyes, looking at Li Li Xuewu suspiciously, then chided with a smile: "I was just fooling him; under the little sun up there, what flower could survive?"

"You? Don't know."

At that time, throwing money was also expensive; in his previous life, Dong Wenxue would never have dared to imagine it, nor would anyone have been willing to work so hard on research and development.

"Just tricking you~"

Dong Wenxue turned his head to glance at Li Li Xuewu and asked: "Is the guesthouse planning to install air conditioning?"

"What about the Deputy Secretary? Has he not thought about this situation?"

Zhang Zhang Songying sat in her chair, flipping through the account book, and advised Li Li Xuewu: "Do you really think I have nothing to do all day but handle these trivial matters? Even if they need handling, it wouldn't be me doing it; why unnecessarily add another worry?"

"You understand."

"To hell with him~ hahaha!"

Li Li Xuewu nodded with half-understanding; although he did not fully grasp what Dong Wenxue meant, it did not hinder him from executing things according to Dong Wenxue's words.

"Understood!"

Yang Yang Fengshan also understood Dong Wenxue's meaning; it was better that these people did not open their mouths (Tukou), for if they truly spoke up, Dong Wenxue would indeed have no way to cover it up.

Li Li Xuewu was left clouded and confused by the words of Li Li Huai De and Yin Yin Maozhe, unable to see the truth clearly.

Li Li Xuewu looked at Dong Wenxue, whose eyebrows and eyes were bent with laughter, and asked: "Are you really not eating?"

Zhang Zhang Songying tapped Li Li Xuewu's forehead and said: "Do you still not know him? His scheming heart has more twists than the lotus roots in the lake; placing a few pots of flowers at the entrance means one cannot see what is coming in or going out."

Dong Wenxue narrowed his eyes, gazing at the rippling green waves of the lake, yet his voice asked groundedly: "Is it that you can change, or that I can change, or perhaps that the Chain Steel Plant is to change?"

"Deputy Factory Director Li did mention it." "Ya~ how could I be so stupid~"

Seeing Yin Yin Maozhe speak thus, Li Li Xuewu thought it over carefully, then turned to Zhang Zhang Songying and said: "It seems it really is like that; after the rest seats over there were installed, I felt something was missing, and it turns out it was a privacy issue."

"That is you; of course I trust that, but what about others?"

Speaking, he gestured toward the guesthouse side and said: "Your move happened to step right on certain people's pulse points; they are holding back thoughts to harm you, and the rumors about you and those two female comrades have been going on for more than just a day or two."

Li Li Xuewu did not know if he was bewitched by Dong Wenxue, but Dong Wenxue knew that if she sunbathed a little longer, she would definitely get heatstroke.

Yin Yin Maozhe also had not expected that just after he and Li Li Xuewu finished talking about the air conditioning over there, upon returning to the office, he would see members of the factory engineering team measuring dimensions, and upon asking, it was indeed about the air conditioning.

This was not inside the room but behind the guesthouse door; for Dong Wenxue to dare hold your hand was already an exception, so where would one dare to expect more?

"Did you say that?"

"You do it; what kind of person do you take me for?" "Really?"

"Mm, you don't eat sweets." "Understood."

"Mm, ignoring them is correct."

Dong Wenxue glanced at Li Li Huai De and asked: "Is the situation at the Chain Steel Plant side so urgent?"

Li Li Xuewu knew of Dong Wenxue's identity as a transferred cadre, especially regarding the scar on Dong Wenxue's face; everyone in the factory knew why Dong Wenxue had been transferred back.

"Are you hot or not? The guesthouse got quite a few cream popsicles from the cold drink factory; shall I go get a string for you?" "Goodness, so urgent!"

"Forget it; don't cause me any more trouble."

How much charm must a woman possess to make one bewitched? No wonder Zhang Zhang Songying said she was bewitched by him.

"Speak; speaking until your throat breaks won't poison anyone."

After seeing Yin Yin Maozhe off as he left in his car, Dong Wenxue stood in the shade of the trees by Split Lake, feeling the bursts of coolness coming from the lake water, then turned to glance at Li Li Xuewu and asked with a smile: "Did I stay here last night?"

"You also pay more attention; the Secretary has received some rumors and slander about you; he doesn't believe them, and I even less so."

Seeing Li Li Huai De shake his head with a smile, Dong Wenxue also said with a smile: "The love of beauty is common to all; just maintain a proper degree and do not lose your original heart; if beauty is just beauty, it is not that complicated."

Li Li Xuewu, scolded by Zhang Zhang Songying, felt somewhat embarrassed, unable to tell whether it was from the heat or from shame.

Li Li Xuewu nodded somewhat embarrassedly and said: "I feel like I've gained flesh on my belly; my mouth is really craving food, and I love eating meat the most."

The real big money this time came from the sales of fire equipment and the fire training and dual-contingency plan training classes.

Dong Wenxue glanced at Yin Yin Maozhe and instructed: "The guesthouse does not belong to any individual, nor can any individual have the final say; we must listen to the leadership."

Li Li Huai De shook his head slightly and said: "Let's just do this term well first before talking about anything else."

Dong Wenxue originally did not intend to show off anything, but the more casually and carelessly he spoke, the more it aroused Li Li Xuewu's admiration.

Dong Wenxue looked it over carefully and decided to punish the hooligan who hit Han Han Yating according to intentional injury, while dealing with the others according to the clauses in the public security regulations.

Zhang Zhang Songying stood in the main hall and looked outside; seeing that she was still standing there while Dong Wenxue had long disappeared, she could not help but shout at Yin Yin Maozhe: "No, it wasn't me~"

Li Li Xuewu explained perplexedly: "I was just thinking of seeing if they needed any service; I wasn't trying to eavesdrop."

Just look at that one in the guesthouse; how would she dare act as arrogantly and make such big unauthorized moves as Wang Wang Shumin?

Yang Yang Fengshan agreed very readily, walked over to Dong Wenxue's desk, and carefully listened to Dong Wenxue's instructions.

Speaking of this, Yin Yin Maozhe raised his head somewhat embarrassedly and said: "Those waitresses cleared out from here earlier have been gossiping a lot, saying all sorts of things, some very unpleasant; Qin Yan Jie even told this side not to pay them any mind."

"That's nothing~"

Li Li Huai De chuckled repeatedly at Dong Wenxue's words, pointed at Dong Wenxue, and said: "No wonder you have no friends at the Rolling Steel Plant."

Yin Yin Maozhe glanced at Dong Wenxue with ease; she was still thinking about the words the two of them exchanged when delivering fruit just now, feeling somewhat uneasy, as that person was originally a cadre from Discipline Inspection and Supervision.

Li Li Xuewu knew that Dong Wenxue was not someone who would swallow grievances in silence; talking with him always brought unexpected surprises and passion, and though he looked refined and gentle, he had a personality that protected them.

Yang Yang Fengshan saw several construction workers off, walked back, and explained to Dong Wenxue: "It seems to be work under the responsibility of the Logistics Department; I haven't heard any wind about it."