Because the factory was also affected, Yi Zhonghai got off work earlier than before.
On the way home, Yi Zhonghai could not help but tell Bao Guangfu.
The recent changes in the rolling mill were too fast. After the establishment of the working group, no one listened to Manager Xu anymore. Now, everyone in the rolling mill knew that the words of the working group were true.
However, there were too many people in the working group. Although there was a director surnamed Li, he was previously in charge of publicity and did not know anything about production. On the contrary, he was said to be quite particular about food and drink.
Since Director Li was no longer in charge, the remaining deputy directors began to speak their own words. However, their words were sometimes the opposite. How could people listen to this? Li Baocai even looked for him twice, saying that he originally thought that the work group was a cake, but after eating it, he realized that it was a piece of chicken ribs. If he had known earlier, he would have been a workshop director like Chen Nuanjin.
There were only six workshop directors in the entire rolling mill, but there were eight deputy directors in the working group. In addition, most of these eight people were promoted through connections, so no one listened to them at all. Therefore, in the factory, the workshop director was much more popular than the deputy director of the working group.
However, Yi Zhonghai also knew that Li Baocai was just saying it. Although there were many deputy directors, they did not have to go down to the workshop to work. However, the workshop director still had to go down to the workshop.
Yi Zhonghai felt that things weren't as good as before. Although Manager Xu had been eating and drinking like a pig, he could still get orders from the higher-ups. At least that would give everyone something to do. But now, Director Li couldn't be counted on for orders at all.
When they arrived at the courtyard, the two of them agreed to let Bao Kangmei and Bao Yuanchao go to Yi Zhonghai's house for tuition in two days. This was also the reason why Bao Guangfu and Yi Zhonghai had been getting closer recently.
Yi Zhonghai heaved a sigh of relief when he arrived at his house. Yi Xuexi was still young, so there were some things that he should not tell him.
After pushing open the door, Yi Xuexi sat at the dining table and read a book like before. As for Aunt Yi, she had already started preparing her summer clothes.
Yi Zhonghai sat on the edge of the Kang after exchanging a few words with Yi Xuexi. When he heard Aunt Yi mention that Yan Jiecheng would be coming to look for him, Yi Zhonghai nodded to indicate that he understood.
He didn't see Yan Jiecheng at the canteen this afternoon. He heard that he had something to do and went out with Factory Manager Xu. He must have gone to someone's house to cook.
Yan Jiecheng's visit this time should be related to what happened during the day.
After Yi Xuexi finished his homework last night, Yi Zhonghai started to check it according to the rules. After making sure that there were no mistakes, Yi Xuexi started to set the special training questions again.
After a few pages of questions, Yi Xuexi took out the English textbook and looked at it.
After Yi Xuexi finished looking at the places he wanted to see today, his work for the day was finally over. He stretched lazily and his family began to prepare for dinner.
After finishing his meal, Yi Xuexi picked up his book and continued reading. Meanwhile, Yi Zhonghai waited for Yan Jiecheng.
It wasn't until the sky was completely dark and it was almost nine o'clock at night that someone knocked on their door softly. Yi Zhonghai couldn't help but frown. Wasn't Yan Jiecheng doing well before? Why was he acting like a thief today?
However, Yi Zhonghai could not say it out loud. He just opened the door and invited Yan Jiecheng and Yu Li in.
"Master Yi, originally, this matter could have been resolved by one person, but I was really a little worried, so I came to take a look.”
After entering the door, Yu Li apologized first.
Of course, Yi Zhonghai could not blame Yu Li. After saying a few words, Yi Zhonghai asked Yi Xuexi to go to the small table on the brick bed to read while he discussed with Yan Jiecheng and his wife at the dining table.
"Master Yi, you know that I wasn't in the cafeteria today. I didn't dare to hide it from you. After work today, Factory Manager Xu called Xu Damao and me to the family courtyard in the city. When we arrived, a secretary brought us in. Xu Damao was in charge of playing the movie while I went to the kitchen.”
"I remembered what you told me before. I just treated myself as mute and deaf. I didn't say anything and didn't remember anything. I just cooked obediently. Then, when it was time to eat, that family seemed to have chased Xu Damao away. The meal time was half an hour earlier than the time they had previously agreed on.”
"After the dishes were served, I waited in the kitchen. In the end, the leader of that family called me over and said that they were short of a chef. He asked me if I was willing to cook at their house. When I came back, it was the leader's driver who drove me back to our alley.”
Although Yan Jiecheng was cautious when he talked about this matter, the smugness on his face could not be concealed.
Today was also his first time taking a car, and it was a sedan. How many people in the entire courtyard had taken a car before? Other than Lou Xiao'e in the backyard, who dared to say that they had taken a sedan before?
"Master Yi, the two of us discussed it at home and felt that this was a good opportunity. However, we didn't dare to make the decision for such a big matter. You know Xie Cheng's parents. They don't know how to talk, so we didn't dare to discuss it with them. After thinking about it, we thought of you.”
Yu Li was also talking at the side.
Deep down, she and Yan Jiecheng felt that this was a good opportunity. Not only would they get a higher salary, but they would also only need to take care of the two of them in the future. They would not have to cook all day like they did now. However, they were still worried, so they specially came to look for Yi Zhonghai.
Speaking of which, Yan Jiecheng was smart. On the way, he had already made up his mind to ask Yi Zhonghai for his opinion. Otherwise, he would not have given Yi Xuexi a few yuan at the door.
After listening to Yan Jiecheng and Yu Li's words, Yi Zhonghai could not help but ponder in his heart. After thinking for more than ten minutes, Yi Zhonghai spoke again.
"Jie Cheng, do you still remember where Factory Manager Xu was sitting when the family was eating?”
Hearing Yi Zhonghai's question, Yan Jiecheng recalled for a while and said with certainty.
"It was on the right side of that person. I remember it very clearly.”
Yan Jiecheng's words were full of confidence because when the leader praised his cooking, which was 60% of the standard of the chefs in the national hotel, Factory Manager Xu even said that 60% was enough for their rolling mill to be proud of.
"If that's the case, it seems like Factory Manager Xu is going to retire.”
Yan Jiecheng and Yu Li did not believe Yi Zhonghai's sudden mention of Factory Manager Xu.
That was the director of the rolling mill. To put it bluntly, there were thousands of workers in the rolling mill who had to listen to Manager Xu. How could he resign so easily? Even though everyone knew that no one listened to Manager Xu because of the working group, no one dared to believe that Manager Xu could resign so easily.
"Think about it, according to Manager Xu's rank, he doesn't have the capital to sit on the right side of that person, unless there's only one situation, that is, that person feels that he has let Manager Xu down, so he arranged for Manager Xu to sit beside him. At this time, there's only one thing that Manager Xu values so much, and that is the position of the director of the rolling mill.”
Yan Jiecheng and Yu Li could not help but nod in agreement.
They hadn't thought of this before, but after Yi Zhonghai's analysis, they realized that just by the order of the meal, they could tell if Factory Manager Xu was going to go behind the scenes.
"Now that we know this, we can talk about you. I know you really want to go, but I still have to persuade you not to go.”
"No, why not?"
Yan Jiecheng didn't quite understand.
After he became a chef in the family courtyard, he only needed to cook two meals a day. It was much easier than working in the canteen of the rolling mill, and his salary was much higher. Moreover, he might be able to get some of the things that others gave to that person.
As a native of the capital, Yan Jiecheng understood what this meant.
"Jie Cheng, don't be angry. There are actually two reasons why I told you not to go.”
"The first point is that your culinary skills are not good enough. I know that your national banquet dishes are not bad, but you only know a few dishes. When the time comes, you can't cook for that person all day long, right?”
After listening to Yi Zhonghai's words, Yan Jiecheng could only admit that Yi Zhonghai was right. He knew better than anyone else what his culinary skills were like. Although the Bamboo News of Peace that he had made was not inferior to anyone else, it was only those few dishes. If it was changed to other dishes, his culinary skills would be greatly discounted.
Just as Yi Zhonghai said, he couldn't cook those dishes for a month straight. If that happened, people would kick him out.
Seeing Yan Jiecheng's disappointment, Yi Zhonghai told him the second reason.
"Other than cooking, I'm also worried that if you go, you might be implicated by that person.”
Upon hearing Yi Zhonghai's words, both Yan Jiecheng and Yu Li looked at Yi Zhonghai in disbelief. Yu Li could not help but say.
"Master Yi, you're worrying too much. That's a big leader who lives in the family courtyard in the city. What could happen to him? Even if the sky falls, it can't hit him, right?”
Yan Jiecheng was also nodding his head non-stop at the side. Today, in front of that leader, Factory Manager Xu was as respectful as a grandson. He had completely lost the arrogance he had in the factory. What could happen to such a big leader?
"Can't hit it? That might not be the case."
After shaking his head, Yi Zhonghai began to explain to Yan Jiecheng and Yu Li.
"Do you still remember what I told you just now? Factory Manager Xu begged that leader, but that leader didn't do it. That's why Factory Manager Xu sat on the right side of that person. Think about it. In the past, a small matter like Factory Manager Xu could be solved with a phone call from that person. Now, if he spent a lot of effort, he should be able to do it. But unfortunately, Factory Manager Xu isn't worth paying such a high price. It could be seen that he was a sick tiger now. It was not certain if he could drag this out.”
Yan Jiecheng and Yu Li nodded their heads repeatedly. That's right, they had indeed thought too lightly before. Now, after Yi Zhonghai's advice, they understood one thing. This leader could no longer be compared to before.
"And Jie Cheng, if I'm not wrong, this leader is already over 50 years old. You might not know the answer to this question yourself, but none of the leaders in Jing City are below 50 years old.”
Yan Jiecheng indeed did not know the answer, but after Yi Zhonghai's explanation, he was certain that this leader was definitely in his fifties.
"When Nuan Jin came to visit me after the new year, he told me something. Jingjing's grandfather told him that the current trend might last for ten years. Think about it. Even if this leader survives the trend, he will have to retire by then.”
Yan Jiecheng had told Yu Li about He Qiang, so they naturally believed Yi Zhonghai's words.
Now, they couldn't help but nod their heads. Ten years. They didn't want to gamble with their ten years. Even if they won, what benefits would they get when the leader retired?
Taking two deep breaths, Yan Jiecheng realized that his back was already wet. However, he had made the right decision to come tonight. If he hadn't come, something would have happened.
"Then, Master Yi, I'll listen to you. Tomorrow, I'll tell that leader that I still like to cook a big pot of rice and won't go to his place to help.”
This time, even Yu Li, who had been hoping that Yan Jiecheng would report to the Family Compound in the city the next day, did not object.
"That's what I mean, but you don't have to be so certain. You can say that you will help them on Sunday. The leftovers you brought back from the canteen were also picked by Liu Lan and the others, so you can bring back some meat to nourish Jiedi and the other children.”
Although he couldn't be too close, he could still help out during the weekends. Even if someone asked him, Yan Jiecheng could confidently say that he was doing private work. The previous person did let him go, but he was dedicated to the rolling mill, so he rejected the high salary and worked hard in the cafeteria all day.
At that time, even the most picky person would not be able to find any fault with Yan Jiecheng.
In addition, he heard that Yan Jiecheng was quite supportive of Liu Lan in the kitchen. If he listened to Liu Lan, he would be listening to Director Li. Director Li would not have to say a word or two when the time came. In addition, Li Baocai, who was the deputy director, would not dare to offend Yan Jiecheng.
"Alright, Master Yi, I'm much more at ease with your words.”
After thanking Yi Zhonghai a few more times, Yan Jiecheng and Yu Li left quietly, just like when they came.
When he got home, Yan Jiecheng immediately changed his clothes. His clothes were soaked. After Yi Zhonghai reminded him, he realized that he had just walked around the cliff. Otherwise, he would have to discuss something with Grandpa Yi.
Yu Li wasn't much better, but she couldn't help but feel pity. After all, it was such a good opportunity. If she missed it, she wouldn't be able to get it.
"Alright, what's there to be regretful about? Have you forgotten that there's still your sister, Haitang? As long as Haitang and Li Baocai are together, aren't we also connected to Li Baocai's uncle? Although the district is not as good as the city, as the saying goes, the county magistrate is not as good as the current one.”
He scolded Yan Jiecheng.
Yu Li couldn't help but think about it. It seemed that if she had time, she would have to go back and ask her good sister about the relationship between Li Baocai and her. They had met during the New Year. It had been almost three to four months, so it was time to confirm it.
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