Courtyard House: From Bloodsucking Jia Zhangshi to Industrial Giant

Chapter 71: News from Guangtian!

It's always better to be someone who shifts blame and aggressively drains others than to torment yourself through internal conflict.

After talking about dinner, Er Ya mentioned that her daughter-in-law always waits on her hand and foot after she gets off work every day.

"Third Uncle, you're right. Before, I didn't earn money, and although Qin Huairu served me at home, she was always unwilling."

Now that I'm earning money, although she still takes care of me, things are quite different from before.

Zhang Chengfei thought to himself, "Isn't that exactly what happened? Zhang Erya doesn't know how to make money. When she gets old, Qin Huairu would be more than happy to see her die."

But if she can earn money and has a pension, then in Qin Huairu's eyes she's like a golden hen that lays golden eggs, so wouldn't she have to be taken good care of?

Of course, these words that undermine unity should not be said.

After recounting her wonderful life, Zhang Erya suddenly changed the subject: "It's a pity that the bastard guarding the factory gate is so awful. He's always making things difficult for me. I even had a fight with him this morning on my way to work."

Zhang Chengfei thought for a moment: "You mean Grandpa Qin?"

"Who else could it be but him? That bastard has a grudge against me, and he doesn't like me now either."

Just as Zhang Chengfei was about to ask her what old grudge she had, he saw Zhang Wenkui come over to urge Er Ya to get to work.

"Sister Er Ya, hurry up! Everyone's back in the workshop, we're just waiting for you."

Er Ya reluctantly got up: "No matter how busy you are at work, you still have to feed people, right?"

"Aren't you full? I think you're just a lazy donkey with lots of shit and piss!" Wen Kui criticized his cousin, who was thirty years older than him, as if he were criticizing his grandson.

Compared to the lazy and slacking Er Ya, Wen Kui is hardworking and has a very good reputation in the workshop.

After finishing his meal, Zhang Chengfei returned to his office to continue checking the blueprints.

I used to think that having the system meant I could rest easy.

But once I actually started working, I realized that R&D is a meticulous job. Even if my skills improved, there were still many areas where I needed to work hard.

The reason he sought out Lao Tai to learn German was because most professional books of that era were written in German.

At 8:30 p.m., after checking the blueprints, Zhang Chengfei stretched and loosened his muscles before pushing his bicycle out of the factory gate.

It's getting cold, and my hands are already freezing when I ride my bike. Zhang Chengfei is thinking that I should buy a pair of gloves.

As Zhang Chengfei cycled through the streets and alleys, he reached the entrance of Nanluoguxiang and saw a familiar figure under the streetlights in the distance.

He pedaled harder a few times, and as he got closer to the man, he slammed on the brakes, bringing the bike to a stop in front of the young man.

"Brother Dafei, I've been following you these past few days, secretly taking a few brothers to follow Yi Zhonghai... and today, I saw Yi Zhonghai treating one of his apprentices to dinner with my brother."

He paused for a moment, then said, "Yi Zhonghai's apprentice is called Guo Da Piezi. He originally worked at the steel rolling mill, but he was on the list because the electric heating cup factory was borrowing people."

He told Zhang Chengfei that Yi Zhonghai, as an eighth-level fitter, had taken on many apprentices, but apart from Jia Dongxu, he had always been lukewarm towards his other apprentices.

So when he saw Yi Zhonghai hosting a dinner party, he felt something was off.

"I know that apprentice. He lives in No. 37 Heizhima Hutong. He looks fierce, but he's actually very timid."

I called two more brothers, and after they finished eating, they cornered that apprentice, Guo Da Piezi. I'd barely picked up a brick when he confessed everything…”

"He said that Yi Zhonghai suspected that Zhang Erya's job was obtained through bribery and back channels, so he told him to find an opportunity to report her after he got to the machinery factory. The report letter was written by Yi Zhonghai and given to him."

Liu Guangtian couldn't help but curse at the end: "I told you long ago, Yi Zhonghai is a smiling tiger, an old silver coin."

Compared to his anger, Zhang Chengfei appeared much calmer: "I know everyone finds it incredible that Er Ya was able to get into the machinery factory, but I guarantee that I did not engage in any irregular operations throughout the entire process."

The factory offered him that temporary worker position voluntarily; he didn't get it through connections, back channels, or illegal means.

Therefore, his statement about compliance is correct.

Zhang Chengfei guessed that Yi Zhonghai probably didn't expect that he could get a formal position after only ten days in the factory, which is why he thought of reporting him.

These days, there's no such thing as having to be reasonable and well-founded to report something; as long as someone reports it, it has to be investigated.

In the end, if Zhang Erya did not violate any regulations when she entered the factory, then Yi Zhonghai and his apprentice would not suffer any losses.

If there's really a problem, Zhang Chengfei got in through connections and nepotism as soon as he joined the factory, so he can forget about getting any further advancement.

Moreover, regardless of whether Er Ya has violated any rules, as long as the factory conducts a high-profile investigation and it is spread by malicious individuals, Zhang Chengfei's reputation will be damaged.

It's fair to say that Yi Zhonghai was quite cunning in this move.

Unfortunately, although the old man tried his best to hide it, he didn't know that Zhang Chengfei had already sensed his malice and had someone keep an eye on him...

Liu Guangtian didn't think there was anything wrong with using connections; in fact, many people use connections these days.

Leaving aside others, this old lady has connections at the supply and marketing cooperative, so she can get eggs through the back door and have them shined with a light. Yi Zhonghai himself is so dark-skinned, what right does he have to criticize others?

He rolled up his sleeves, utterly indignant: "Brother Dafei, what do you suggest we do?"

Zhang Chengfei gestured for him to calm down: "Guangtian, you've been around the streets for a long time, you know all sorts of people. Can you help me find someone?"

Liu Guangtian nodded: "Brother, who do you want to find?"

"Find one..." Zhang Chengfei finished his request, took out ten yuan from his pocket and handed it over, "Take this money."

Liu Guangtian refused and tried to put the money back: "Finding a half-open door won't cost this much."

"This isn't money for half-open doors. It's for you and your brothers. You and your brothers can't have worked for nothing these past few days, right?" Zhang Chengfei stuffed the money back into his hands. "You take half, and share the rest with the brothers. You have to give them the money and benefits they deserve, so they'll follow you wholeheartedly."

Liu Guangtian thought about it and realized that made sense: "Okay, I understand, Brother Dafei."

"Remember, the person you hire must be tight-lipped and have a strong sense of contractual obligation."

Liu Guangtian asked what the spirit of contract is, and Zhang Chengfei said it means keeping your word, not going back on your word, or biting back, and it's best to be willing to go all out and risk everything.

Liu Guangtian nodded: "I'll mobilize all my brothers to search; we're sure to find it."

Zhang Chengfei patted him on the shoulder, "Okay, you go back to the courtyard first, I'll take a stroll and then come back."

Liu Guangtian strode away, and Zhang Chengfei watched him leave. In the original drama, Liu Guangtian was able to quickly choose sides after the wind picked up and thrive, which shows that he was a capable person.

Whether it can be used, and whether it can be used with confidence, depends on his performance this time.