Courtyard House: My Wife is Xu Huizhen

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He Yuzhu now understood Jiang Hanyang's approach: he had only focused on the machinery factory's own small plot of land and hadn't looked up at the streets and the district.

I always thought those things had nothing to do with me, but now I know the whole story.

Jiang Hanyang was selected by higher-level leaders to take over as the head of the street office. Then, through some maneuvering, Jiang Hanyang brought Zhao Yuanhong, who had a good relationship with him, to serve as the head of the police station.

There have been quite a few job adjustments in the neighborhood recently. I was a little confused before, but now I understand.

Jiang Hanyang is preparing to take over the street in the future, and the people in the street are not as lacking in political sensitivity as he is.

Many people had foreseen that Jiang Hanyang would take over as director, and perhaps many cadres who were not valued by Director Li before have now switched sides and joined Jiang Hanyang's ranks.

He Yuzhu, that simpleton, never paid attention to anything, but now he understands a lot of things.

Lü Xiaomi asked, "After all this talk, what did Jiang Hanyang want with you yesterday?"

Secretary Lü glared at him, annoyed: "What do you think he wants from me? Isn't he just trying to win me over?"

This is normal practice. Although the director is in charge, it is still necessary to unite colleagues and, in meetings, the minority should obey the majority.

Secretary Lü was the deputy secretary of the street office, and naturally, he was also someone Jiang Hanyang was trying to win over.

After asking around, Lü Xiaomi realized that Jiang Hanyang wouldn't offend his father at this crucial moment.

She stuck out her tongue sheepishly and lowered her head to eat.

Secretary Lü said, "It's a done deal that Director Li has been transferred, and there's no doubt that Jiang Hanyang will take office. He will become the acting director before the New Year, and then a meeting will be held after the New Year to formally elect him as the director of Jiaodaokou Subdistrict."

This is also the current basic procedure for taking office: arrive in advance to assume the position of deputy, which can be confirmed without holding a meeting.

Then the person in charge is transferred, and the person who takes over temporarily fills the position. When the meeting is held in the spring, the position will be revoked through election.

Secretary Lü said, "Faced with Jiang Hanyang's attempts to win us over, we have no choice but to stand on his side."

He Yuzhu nodded, indicating that he could understand his actions.

Lü Xiaomi's father was only a deputy, and he had to maintain consistency with the future director on many matters.

"It seems that the trend is unstoppable. With a change of director, the leadership of the machinery factory will also change drastically."

"Yes, that's the real headache, but you should be able to keep your position as deputy factory director."

He Yuzhu asked, "Did he say this last night?"

Secretary Lü nodded and said, "From what he said, he wants me to persuade you that you can still be the deputy factory director and continue to manage the machinery factory."

He Yuzhu continued, "What are his conditions?"

Secretary Li said apologetically, "It's still about those three police officers. I hope you can release them."

He Yuzhu asked, "If I don't release it, will it affect you?"

Secretary Lü laughed twice and then said, "You underestimate me. Now he and I are equals. Even if he becomes the director, he will still need my help in many things."

He Yuzhu nodded in agreement. It was indeed true. Although he was the deputy director of the machinery factory on the street, and his rank was the same as theirs, both being at the section chief level, their positions were different, and so was the power they wielded.

Secretary Lü was far more important than himself, the deputy factory director, after all, he was a member who could convene group meetings and had a crucial vote.

Whether he could keep his job or not was entirely up to Jiang Hanyang.

After all, the machinery factory was a collective enterprise of the street, and the leaders of the enterprise were subject to the jurisdiction of the street.

He Yuzhu said, "I definitely can't let those three people go. I'm sorry."

Secretary Lü nodded instead and said, "It's only right that I cooperate with him because of our work relationship, but if you just release him like this, I find myself looking down on you."

If Secretary Lü falls out with Jiang Hanyang, he will most likely face a job reassignment, being reassigned to a less important position within the district or transferred to another street.

After all, deputies must obey the organization's command; this is an unchanging principle. Even if there are some petty thoughts or minor struggles, it is necessary to maintain a balance between conflict and avoid open conflict.

That's a sign of immaturity.

However, He Yuzhu's situation is different. He Yuzhu does not want to bow down to Jiang Hanyang and hand over control of the machinery factory.

If it is handed over, the machinery factory will be controlled by Jiang Hanyang's confidants.

He Yuzhu's rank is only deputy factory director, and he may even be transferred out of the machinery factory to another unit as a deputy, in which case he will not have much power.

After all, his political performance was mediocre, and even if Jiang Hanyang disliked him, it was impossible for him to be appointed as a leader of the street.

If He Yuzhu were to hand over the person based on his own persuasion, Secretary Lü would be very disappointed in him, thinking that he lacked responsibility and was a spineless coward.

Secretary Lü said, "I'm just mentioning it briefly; it's enough that you know about it."

He Yuzhu nodded and raised his wine cup to toast him.

Lü Xiaomi said, "If things continue like this, Zhuzi will still suffer overall."

After all, Jiang Hanyang was to take over as secretary before the end of the year. Although he was acting, he was already able to exercise all the powers.

At that point, He Yuzhu would have no choice but to let Jiang Hanyang adjust his work.

Secretary Lü asked, "Is there any way?"

He Yuzhu said, "The most important thing for the machinery factory is actually the production technology and production line for Jeeps."

Secretary Lü and Lü Xiaomi nodded. Although they were still mainly focused on lathes, the most important project was actually the production of jeeps.

The machinery factory possesses a complete set of production processes and technologies for Jeeps, as well as the production capacity for engines, transmissions, rear axles, and chassis, plus assembly capabilities, making it unique in the country.

He Yuzhu said, "Jiang Hanyang cannot become the acting director in a short time. I still have enough time to maneuver."

He Yuzhu only pointed out the importance of the Jeep, which everyone could see, but he only touched on it briefly and didn't say anything more.

If you reveal your plan, it won't work. Besides, even if Secretary Lü were to reveal his plan to Jiang Hanyang for some reason, there's nothing he could do to him, so why tell him?

Upon seeing He Yuzhu, Secretary Lü didn't say much either, only remarking:

"Proceed according to your plan for the time being."

Then he turned to his daughter and said, "And you need to prepare yourself, you can't be a secretary anymore."

"Why?" Lü Xiaomi asked in surprise.

Secretary Lü said, "Your position is also part of Jiang Hanyang's reshuffle. He will arrange for one of his own people to become He Yuzhu's secretary."

He Yuzhu was extremely surprised; Jiang Hanyang was launching a full-scale attack on him.

As the most important position, Jiang Hanyang wanted to put his own people in as his secretary, which was really going too far.

However, thinking about it, he had already handed over the three police officers to the Municipal Bureau, and the two sides had already broken off relations. Asking Secretary Lü and Master Qing to act as intermediaries was, in a sense, his last chance to give him.

If I had agreed to let them go, the matter would have been fine. But I had already refused Master Qing's advances yesterday, and I expect Secretary Lü will also refuse when he returns.

The other party has played all their cards, both overt and covert, and I haven't responded to any of them, rejecting them all. So, adjusting the selection of my secretary is just a small maneuver.

They may continue to target their own people and reposition them.

Lü Xiaomi was somewhat displeased and asked, "When are you transferring me?"

Secretary Lü said, "Of course, after I went back, I told Jiang Hanyang that He Yuzhu refused to release the person, and then not long after, he would make adjustments and transfer you back to the street office as the section chief."

Lü Xiaomi pouted and said, "I don't want to go back."

It would be great to stay at the factory with He Yuzhu; we could see each other every day and communicate anytime.

The main reason is that after I left the machine factory, we would have far fewer opportunities to meet.

Secretary Lü said, "Even if you stay in this position, it's still uncertain whether He Yuzhu will be able to become the deputy factory director after the New Year."

He Yuzhu advised, "You should be mentally prepared; we don't even know what position I might get then."

Lü Xiaomi exclaimed, "They're bullying us too much!"

Secretary Lü said, "Every time there's a change of leadership in the neighborhood, there's a fierce battle. You just happened to be there this time."

Lü Xiaomi asked, "Then how can we know who will be the secretary?"

Secretary Lü shook his head and said, "Jiang Hanyang didn't mention this, but he said it's possible he'll arrange for his wife to become the deputy factory director."

Secretary Lü had previously introduced Jiang Hanyang to He Yuzhu. Jiang had attended a higher education institution before liberation, which is why his classmates took a liking to him and introduced him to their younger sister, Geng Feiyan.

The Geng family was a high-ranking official's family, which allowed Jiang Hanyang to take advantage of the situation and rise step by step.

Is Geng Feiyan coming to be the deputy factory director?

This news surprised He Yuzhu. It meant that one of them was to be transferred, and it might be him.

It seems that the struggle between the two sides is gradually intensifying, which puts them at a disadvantage. They are not very good at dealing with this blatant power struggle.

However, He Yuzhu wouldn't relinquish power so easily. He had quite a bit of influence; he might not be able to do it on the streets, but he had powerful leaders behind him!

Moreover, he has the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics (BIS) as an liaison, so he might just go to the BIS himself.

Of course, selling himself to the Bureau of Secrecy over this matter was not the outcome He Yuzhu wanted.

After being persuaded by the two, Lü Xiaomi realized that even if she continued to serve as secretary, He Zhufan might still be transferred, which made her feel a little better.

Secretary Lü said, "I've told you everything. You can think of a solution yourself. There's nothing more I can do to help you."

He Yuzhu understood Secretary Lü's predicament; he didn't want to tell him some of his secrets.

After thanking him again, the two finished a bottle of wine, had a meal, and then Secretary Lü left early to go back and rest.

He Yuzhu helped Lü Xiaomi into the jeep and asked, "Shall I take you home?"

Lü Xiaomi shook her head and hugged He Yuzhu's arm: "I want to go to the little villa. You have to love me fiercely."