Chapter 446 Going to the next level

Chapter 446 Going to the next level

Chapter 446 Going to the next level
Steel rolling mill.

After more than half a month of hard work, the steel mill's affairs were finally dealt with and Director Yang could finally take a breath.

So, whenever I have time, I talk to Li Kailang and ask about the situation at the night school.

"Night university is about to start, right?"

"Classes start next Tuesday."

"You've read the textbook, right? How was it? Was it difficult? Are you confident you can pass the exam?"

"Everything depends on human effort. Although it is a little difficult, it is not too difficult. If I take the exam, I can at least pass it, even if I don't get 70 or 80."

"Have confidence."

When Director Yang is free, he will chat more with Li Kailang.

"By the way, what do you think of the factory's reward system?"

The reward system has just been reformed, and the first reward will not begin until the end of the month. No one knows what the results will be.

"I think it's great. Everyone has the opportunity to get the reward, and there is no need to compete for other people's places. Everyone just needs to focus on their own piece of land."

Hearing this, Director Yang nodded.

The reward quotas are distributed equally, and the people who are most anxious are the low-level workers. They are the largest in number, but there are only a few quotas, so everyone is scrambling to get in.

To be honest, the competition is much more intense than last year, and low-level workers are working with bated breath, fearing that they will not be selected.

There are slightly fewer mid-level workers, so the competition is not as fierce, but it still requires a little more effort.

The easiest job is senior worker, with the least number of people. Anyone who wants it can get it with a little effort.

Everything seems good now, but after running for a while, you will find that except for the rewards, all are bad.

The higher the level, the more they need to say so directly if they want rewards, especially the level 8 workers. There are only so many level 8 workers in the workshop, and once they ask for something, no one can snatch it away.

Even if you want to decide on someone, you have a very high say.

As for low-level workers, they are completely laid off. With so many people competing for the jobs, they can't win, and the work is so tiring, so no one will work hard anymore.

At that time, a bunch of low-skilled workers will be laid off in the workshop, and this bad trend will naturally affect the middle-skilled workers, and then the entire factory will be laid off.

By then, even if Director Yang wanted to solve the problem, it would be too late and he would be powerless to do anything until the assessment was reopened.

As they were chatting, Director Yang suddenly thought of something and scratched his head in distress.

Seeing this, Li Kailang naturally wanted to express his opinion. He was not sure whether it would succeed or not, but he had to express his opinion.

"Director Yang, are you in trouble? Can I help you?"

Director Yang looked at Li Kailang. He was worried about what Li Kailang could do. However, thinking that Li Kailang was a driver, he thought he might as well give it a try.

"Xiao Li, you also know that our steel mill is a large factory, with thousands of people, and we consume tens of thousands of kilograms of food every day."

"The purchasing department has been working very hard to buy food, but the results are minimal. They have only been able to buy a few hundred kilograms of food. You are a driver, do you have any way to get some?"

"It doesn't matter if it's more or less, as long as it's there."

Director Yang didn't have high hopes for Li Kailang. He thought that eight or ten kilograms was not too little, and eight hundred yuan was not too much. The more the better.

As for the purchasing department, apart from establishing a relationship with the grain station, there hasn't been much done. In the past half month, they have only purchased a few hundred kilograms of grain.

To be honest, Director Yang was a little disappointed with them. How could such a small amount of food be enough for the steel mill's consumption?

"Is that so?" Li Kailang lowered his head and thought for a while, wondering whether to do it.

Soon, he made up his mind that since Director Yang had entrusted him with the task and he could make money, why not?

Earning two or three thousand is not a small amount, enough to buy half of a courtyard house.

"Director Yang, I know some people in the countryside. They might, possibly, or should have some grain in stock. I'll ask them for you and see if they'd like to sell it."

"But I can't guarantee that they will sell it. You know the current situation. I'll ask them and I think they should be able to get about 100 kilograms of food."

Hearing this, Director Yang's eyes lit up. "Okay, okay, go ahead and ask. It doesn't matter whether it works or not. Let's get the relationship right first."

"If we can purchase it, we'll try to purchase as much as possible. There are so many people in our factory and we consume a lot of food every day. It's always good to purchase more."

"Yes, with Director Yang's words, I will definitely complete the task, but this grain cannot be seen in public after all."

Director Yang nodded: "I understand. It's the same as the purchasing department. We don't use official accounts and don't ask where the food comes from. As long as we can get the food, it's fine."

Li Kailang breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Director Yang's trust in him. Director Yang was also desperate and decided to give it a try.

"Director Yang, I'll give it a try, but the money and food are not cheap. They want to pay the money and get the food before they can get it."

'Or should I go and ask around first, find out how much it is, and then report back to you?'

Hearing this, Director Yang paused. Now that he could get the grain, he should immediately bring it back to the factory, but such a large sum of money was given to Li Kailang.

Even though he trusted Li Kailang and was not afraid that he would steal the money, if it was lost, stolen, or robbed, he would not be able to bear the consequences alone.

But if you ask clearly and then come back to ask, if someone cuts you off, then no matter how much money you have, it will be useless. It is better to throw it away. The steel mill can still afford a few thousand dollars.

"Well, you take the money first, buy as much as you can, spend as much as you can, and then exchange the food for it."

"If you don't have enough money, talk to them first and tell them you can make another trip after you get the food back."

Li Kailang nodded: "Okay."

"I'm going to take you to get the money now. You have to keep it safe. Don't tell anyone if they ask you. Oh, I remember you have a gun. Take it with you when you go out."

Director Yang gave instructions one by one and asked the finance department to take out three thousand yuan from the safe.

"Take these three thousand first. If it's not enough, come back and get more."

After that, he looked at the finance department and said, "If I'm not here at the time, and Xiao Li comes to get the money, you can just give it to him without reporting to me."

"Understood." The finance department nodded.

After receiving the money, Li Kailang pretended to be confident and said, "I guarantee to complete the task!"

Director Yang patted Li Kailang on the shoulder and said, "Okay, go ahead. The sooner you go, the sooner you can come back."

"I'll go now." Li Kailang took the money, put it in his arms, and went out immediately.

The finance department looked at Director Yang and said, "Director, don't worry."

Director Yang waved his hand and said, "Alright, no need to say more. I know everything. If anything goes wrong, I will take responsibility."

Seeing this, the finance department stopped talking.

Li Kailang took the money, went to the armory to get a gun, and drove out.

The food is right in your own planting space and you can get it with just a thought, but you still have to prepare it, otherwise it would not be good to get the food too easily.

"Oh, relax and give yourself a vacation." Li Kailang drove outside to wander around and build up some relationships in the countryside.

By the way, let’s go and see Lao Wang, the village leader of Secretary Du, who starved the villagers to death and helped him get promoted.

Seeing Li Kailang coming, the villagers looked at him coldly, holding their tools and ready to go at any time.

If Lao Wang hadn't stood up and said that he knew Li Kailang and that they were old acquaintances, that he had delivered iron materials to them before and that he was a driver at the steel rolling mill, they would have beaten Li Kailang to death.

Li Kailang was puzzled. It was like this some time ago. "Old Wang, what happened to your village? What happened? Why has it changed?"

"Oh." Lao Wang sighed and then explained the reason.

Li Kailang then realized that he had suffered an unexpected disaster. The villagers had been waiting for several days but no truck came, which made them hate the truck driver to the core. Seeing this, Li Kailang did not stay for long. He chatted with the villagers for a few words and left in a hurry, fearing that the villagers would lose control of their anger and beat him to death.

Li Kailang drove to a farther place to stroll around and have some fun.

Li Kailang kept hanging out until one or two in the afternoon, when he finally stopped and started doing his business.

861 kilograms of old grain and the thinnest and most frail rooster were taken out from the planting space.

This chicken is for Director Yang. After all, he made three thousand yuan for free, so he should show his appreciation in the hope that he can have such good things in the future.

"That's about it. We can go back after we clean up."

Li Kailang looked at the carriage full of grain and covered it with a curtain to prevent others from seeing it.

Then he dug some more soil and threw it casually on the curtain, pretending to be climbing over mountains and crossing rivers.

Li Kailang drives around not just for fun, but also to make it look real, otherwise the car would be so clean that it would be obvious that it is fake at a glance.

Finally, write out seven or eight receipts, stating on them the price of grain per pound, how much grain was purchased, and how much money was spent.

The food and receipts included both small and large amounts, and it was just enough to spend the 3 yuan.

"Done, call it a day, back to the factory."

On the way back, Li Kailang saw refugees heading towards Sijiu City.

Each of them was pale and thin, with ragged clothes. Some came alone, and some came with children.

There was a lifeless look on everyone's face and in their eyes, and they followed the main group forward like zombies.

The closer they got to Sijiu City, the brighter their eyes became. Perhaps that was the hope of life.

Li Kailang did not return to the factory immediately. Instead, he drove to the grove next to the canteen and then entered the factory.

Li Kailang went straight to Director Yang's office, where he happened to be working.

"Director Yang."

"How's it going? Did you get it?"

"Fortunately, I succeeded in my mission and got more than 800 kilograms."

"Okay, okay, where is it?"

"It's in the woods outside the cafeteria."

"take me."

The two men rushed to the grove, and Li Kailang opened the curtain. Director Yang was very happy when he saw the carriage full of grain.

"Okay, okay, I didn't expect you to actually get it. Okay."

Director Yang did not expect that Li Kailang, who he did not have high hopes for, could actually get so much grain. He was indeed a talented person that he had high hopes for.

Director Yang got on the carriage, opened the grain bag, and looked at the coarse grains inside. These coarse grains were better and could fill his stomach.

"Director Yang, here are the receipts. Please take a look." Li Kailang handed the receipts to Director Yang. "Director Yang, these receipts need to be destroyed. Those people are afraid to keep them."

"Don't worry, I understand. I'm still thinking about next time."

Director Yang originally wanted to stay, but after what Li Kailang said, he absolutely could not stay, otherwise it would delay the next transaction.

Director Yang looked at the receipt with both small and large amounts. He knew at a glance that the handwriting was definitely written by Li Kailang, so he couldn't keep it.

This is a talent he has high hopes for, and nothing can happen to him.

"Take the receipt and destroy it when you have time." Director Yang handed it back to Li Kailang. "Is this all the grain? Do you have any more? Do you have any IOUs?"

Li Kailang shook his head: "No more, that's all. Those people only sold it to me so much, probably because they wanted to wait for a higher price."

"Waiting for a good price? Don't worry, our factory has plenty of money, we can get as much as you want. Then you can get some more money and make another trip."

Li Kailang shook his head again: "Director Yang, I'm afraid this won't work. Those people are waiting for a good price and they will definitely not sell grain any time soon."

"I think they probably only sell once a month. This is the easiest way to make money for them. If they sell too much, it will be worthless, the price of grain will fall, and they will also have to worry about being tracked down."

Director Yang thought about it and nodded: "What you said makes sense. Let's do as you say. Go back and ask at the end of the month. If it doesn't work, buy it next month."

Li Kailang's remarks are beneficial to both of them.

For Director Yang, having nearly 1,000 kilograms of grain every month ensures a certain amount of grain, and stability is the best.

For Li Kailang, the best thing is to make a steady income every month.

Both parties are very satisfied, one has food and the other has money, it's a win-win situation.

"Oh, I almost forgot, Director Yang, there's something I haven't given you." Li Kailang slapped his head.

"what?"

Li Kailang went to the driver's seat and took out a skinny and firewood rooster. "Director Yang, this rooster is a gift from them to you. They asked me to accept it."

Director Yang was also very hungry when he looked at the chicken. He hadn't eaten meat for a long time, and the worms in his stomach were growling.

"Boy, I think this chicken is yours." Director Yang pointed at Li Kailang and smiled.

Li Kailang waved his hands repeatedly: "How is that possible? Director Yang, you know me well. How can I have such a skill?"

"Okay, stop being so modest. Don't I know what you are like? You did a good job. I was right about you."

Director Yang accepted it with great joy, but he didn't eat it all alone.

"How about working overtime tonight so we can eat together?"

This was just a polite remark. How could Li Kailang take it seriously? Besides, there were a bunch of fat chickens in the planting space. Why would he eat skinny and woody ones? Wouldn't it be better to eat alone?
"No, no, this is their gift to you, how can I eat it? Just eat it yourself."

"Okay, then I'll eat it alone." Director Yang didn't refuse. He couldn't wait to eat it. He couldn't keep the chicken and had to eat it as soon as possible.

Li Kailang did not forget the main business: "Director Yang, what should we do with all this food?"

Director Yang looked around and saw that this place was the closest to the canteen. "Go and tell Director Zhao in the canteen to ask him to call the canteen staff out to move the food."

"By the way, have him ask someone to prepare the chicken. I'll come to the cafeteria to eat after get off work, so have them prepare it in advance."

"Okay, I'll go now."

"Thank you for your help." Director Yang patted Li Kailang on the shoulder and immediately went to call for help.

Director Yang is now very satisfied with Li Kailang, extremely satisfied.

In the past, Li Kailang had the skills, knowledge, and abilities.

He can drive, study at night school, learn independently, and solve problems in the workshop.

Nowadays, in order to get something, one must have connections, be good at dealing with people, and understand people’s hearts.

Director Yang was filled with praise but had no words to describe how good Li Kailang was.

"We must train him vigorously in the future. We must hold on to Li Kailang firmly and cannot let him leave the steel mill. We must also train him vigorously to become an engineer."

"I think after Li Kailang graduates, we should just open a department of his own and let him be the leader of his own team."

"No, no, this is not enough. We have to give Li Kailang more points."

Li Kailang has always been extremely important in Director Yang's heart, and now he has reached a higher level.

(End of this chapter)