The conspiracy of the courtyard

Chapter 143 Far-reaching Intentions

Old Zheng didn't think for long before he said with self-mockery:

"Xuanxuan, I have always believed that I am not a bookworm, but compared to you, I am nothing more than a nerd.

Over the years, I have been fighting back and forth with several factory managers over whose suggestions would be adopted.

But those were just the beginning, and I never thought that someone would force others into a desperate situation for their own future.

Listening to what you said today, I feel like we are just like children, trying to curry favor in front of adults just to get a satisfied look from the leader. It's really ridiculous."

Lu Zixuan comforted Lao Zheng and expressed his own views.

"How can you be a nerd? I heard Aunt Song talk about some things in the steel mill.

If the government had not assessed your abilities, would it have asked you to leave your hometown and come here to preside over such an important task as public-private partnership?

What the government needs is your leadership wisdom and comprehensive ability, not those despicable means.

Your identity and knowledge require and must enable you to have the ability and wisdom to control the overall situation, which is a true pattern.

For example, you are completely disdainful of the little tricks in the courtyard, and never take those people seriously. Even if you suffer a small loss, you will not care.

But I am different. I have been immersed in all kinds of small conspiracies since I was a child. If I were not more careful than others, my mother and I would have been forced to live on the streets long ago.

So you will feel curious about my way of survival in the city, and may fall into the trap of those shameless people.

Your position forces you to curry favor with your superiors, but my advice to you is to humble yourself and put the workers' needs at heart. That's why you are somewhat resistant to this method of farming.

I advise you to give up the top position because now that the public-private partnership has been completely ended, industry and commerce have become stable, and all kinds of unacceptable means will emerge one after another.

You are not suited to this kind of treacherous environment. Instead of fighting with those villains, it is better to stand with the workers and fight for their rights. Perhaps this is a smoother path. "

Old Zheng listened with his chin stroking, frowning and deep in thought. Then he smiled and gently rubbed the top of Lu Zixuan's head.

"Good boy, I always felt that you just learned some clever tricks from those leaders.

I never thought that you are the wise man with a real big picture. I support all your ideas.

I don't know how to thank you for your reminder. Do you need anything? I have received such a great favor from you, how can I just have a meal?"

Lu Zixuan was not polite and put forward his request.

"You've been assigned a new job, so you must have a new bicycle. Why don't you give me your old bicycle?

In addition, when you take office and arrange everything and decide to grow food, let my aunt go to the service agency as your relative and help you manage it.

The treatment is the same as that of other people. No special privileges are needed. All they need is food.”

“What are you talking about? I can’t afford to sell this old one. Use the ticket you just sent me to buy you a new one.

You let Xiaoman go, are you trying to help me stabilize the rear? I will definitely agree, that's the decision."

Old Zheng made the decision with a wave of his hand.

Lu Zixuan naturally didn't want the new car. In the end, he refused on the grounds that he was afraid of causing trouble, and just pushed away the old car.

On the way home, Cheng Xiaoman asked the question first.

"Xuanxuan, why do you want me to go there? There's no salary. Didn't you say I could go to the steel mill before I came here?"

Lu Zixuan first glanced around and slowly stated the reason.

"That's different now, different now. There are several advantages to this arrangement.

First, Lao Zheng left the steel rolling mill. Even if you go to work there, without any support, you will be assigned to a position with more work and less pay.

You will have opinions sooner or later. Besides, I don’t want you to do too much work. If you get pregnant in the next two years, it will not be good for you and the baby.

Second, I don’t have much food stored, and I don’t want everyone in my family to eat the old food, so we need new food to replenish it.

I also don't want everyone to eat too little on purpose to keep a low profile, and become pale and skinny like everyone else due to hunger. That would be bad for the body.

The three of you all have your own ways of getting food. Even if others are jealous, they won't target one person. Even if one of you is reported, there are still the other two to take the blame, so you won't be in such a tight spot.

Third, although the government will relax the management of high-priced grain circulation during famine, there are still risks, and I don’t want anyone to take risks just to eat.

Fourth, Lao Zheng will surely achieve greater success in the future. If we join now, we will be considered his direct subordinates and we can enjoy the shade under the big tree.

Fifth, my aunt has always been interested in studying medicine, and Dr. Song is the best guide.

There are other purposes, but I won’t tell you for now, lest you accidentally reveal them.”

He Yuzhu felt a little sympathy for the Zheng family.

"You are taking advantage of the Zheng family completely. Wouldn't he be angry if he knew about this?"

Lu Zixuan told He Yuzhu the reason why Lao Zheng would not hold a grudge.

"That can't be said. If Lao Zheng takes the position without knowing what he is doing, he will be thrown into jail in less than three months. Even if it is finally found out that he was maliciously deceived, he will have no chance of getting the position again.

I asked my aunt to go over there, not only because she could see through some of the tricks, but also because she could provide Lao Zheng with some of the needs and opinions of the grassroots workers and consolidate his leadership position.

It should be said that it is mutually beneficial and everyone gets what they need. Don't try to take this bicycle, it is for someone else and it is very useful."

The three of them patted Lu Zixuan's butt one by one and scolded him for being mean-spirited, but his eager eyes betrayed his inner thoughts.

"Son, what did you do today? You looked listless when you came back. Did you run around all day? Come and soak your feet. This is the first time I see you like this."

After returning home, Chen Ping immediately prepared the water for washing feet and asked the reason.

Lu Zixuan answered weakly.

"I really followed the carriage hired by the deaf woman and drove around for a whole day. The people this old woman knew were all over the streets and alleys of the city.

I'm a little curious about how she, an old lady with bound feet, knows these people. She visited no less than ten families today alone.

She has spared no effort for Yi Zhonghai's cause. If Yi Zhonghai does not provide for her in her old age and see her to the end of her life, then he is lacking in virtue."

Chen Ping was a little confused.

"What are you doing with her? Haven't you already made up your mind? Is it difficult to implement, or are there any difficulties?"

"It's not difficult. Today, Da Jing, Xiao Jing, and other friends have gone to places where ruffians often gather to spread the news that the deaf woman has a lot of money and treasure maps.

There are also some people who like to spread gossip, and they will get this information too.”

Seeing Chen Ping's eagerness to learn, Lu Zixuan continued:

"First, I have to let the news that the deaf woman has the treasure map spread, so that I can tell his friends about this in the name of Lao Tong. Otherwise, it will seem a bit abrupt and people will get suspicious."