LRAB Chapter 2187 Liu Erpang Gets Promoted
Chapter 2187 Liu Erpang Gets Promoted
Seven o'clock in the evening
Lin Chen arrived at No. 69 courtyard...
Tian Yezi and He Xiulian, who had already officially started working, also officially set up camp here.
Their own small courtyard hasn't been arranged yet, but Zhao Xinmei and Niu Shurong won't treat them unfairly. They said they'll allocate it to them first once it's built at No. 72...
After spending two days at Guanhuyuan, Chen Xueru and the others generously shared their knowledge with the younger sister.
Li Jingya told them that since they had already eaten at the Lin family's house, they shouldn't be too reserved. Brother Lin Chen didn't like people who were too reserved; sometimes being too reserved could backfire.
Now, not to mention Xiao Haitang and Xiao Simei, even Xiao Wenya knows that if you like someone, you should boldly express it.
Although Lin Chen is embarrassed to accept it, you can't pretend you don't know and refuse. If you want to give it to him, does he think he can refuse you?
Today, Ye Juan and the others are going to give them a chance to shine.
At the dinner table, Tian Yezi and He Xiulian sat on either side of their brother Lin Chen...
"Brother Lin Chen, try this. I made it."
"Okay, I'll try Xiulian's cooking."
Just as Lin Chen finished praising He Xiulian, Tian Yezi also put some food into Lin Chen's bowl.
After tasting it, Lin Chen naturally had to praise Xiao Yezi...
Chang Xingyu then quietly kicked He Xiulian under the table, signaling her to strike while the iron was hot.
After receiving the signal, He Xiulian bit her red lips.
"Brother Lin Chen, I've boiled some water for your bath. You can take a hot bath later! You're so busy every day, I... I'll give you a shoulder massage."
At this moment, Tian Yezi's little face was so hot it could drip water, and she gently raised her little paw.
"I can massage feet..."
Before Lin Chen could speak, Sun Xiaomo immediately agreed on behalf of her brother Lin Chen.
"Alright, alright, we'll give you a chance to show your skills. We can also take a break... It's settled then! We'll take care of cleaning up the dishes!"
They say they'll massage your shoulders and feet, but once you get to the bathroom, they have no say in the matter.
Moreover, Ye Juan and the other two had already planned to kick Lin Chen out in the middle of the night. As for where he would sleep, that would depend on whether he could handle them.
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Into the night
As expected, Lin Chen was "kicked out" by Ye Juan.
Lin Chen naturally wouldn't let the other party's kindness go to waste... so he pitifully ran to the east wing to beg for shelter.
"Xiulian! Xiulian... wake up!"
He Xiulian and Tian Yezi were not asleep at all; the two little girls were almost scared to death! They still couldn't fall asleep for a long time.
What should we do about Xiulian?
"I don't know either. You said you took him in when he had nowhere else to go. So you decide. I'm going to sleep!"
After speaking, He Xiulian frightened the man, rolled over, and covered her head in one swift motion...
Tian Yezi, seeing the empty space between the two, knew what her best friend was thinking. Although she said she'd do whatever she wanted, she had already reserved a seat for herself.
"It's so cold outside, don't catch a cold! Or... or let him in!"
Tian Yezi gave a mischievous smile and then groped her way off the kang (a heated brick bed), mainly because she was too afraid to turn on the light.
Having just tasted success, she wanted to try again.
When both parties are in love, things naturally fall into place.
As for Sun Shaoan and Li Xiangqian, they are still struggling to get promoted. After all, the farm issued an announcement these past few days that outstanding educated youth could get jobs at the steel rolling mill.
As for why such a notice was issued, it was simply a matter of Secretary Lin's word.
After all, Sun Shaoan, Li Xiangqian, Liang Qunfeng... are all lining up to join the steel rolling mill family.
Moreover, the reward they received for intercepting Sun Shaoan and Li Xiangqian while taking a bath was actually an agricultural encyclopedia.
The door opened gently.
"Brother Lin Chen, I..."
"Shh!"
Lin Chen easily swept Tian Yezi into a horizontal embrace, lifting her feet off the ground.
"Hey! Slow down, don't fall..."
Tian Yezi clung tightly to Lin Chen's neck, unaware that Lin Chen's vision remained as clear as day. He wouldn't fall at all...
"Will not!"
……
three days later
Bai Ling gave birth to a healthy baby boy, adding another member to the Lin family. Because there was thunder at the time of the boy's birth, Lin Chen named him Lin Zhenlei.
Lin Chen cherishes all his children, treating each one as a precious gem. This brings great comfort to everyone... and gives them even more confidence to try for a second or third child.
The news has spread throughout the courtyard, and now everyone is just waiting for Bai Ling to recover before the Second Aunt and the others go to visit her.
As the day of the tournament drew closer, the people in the courtyard became hesitant, analyzing each other's choices every day.
But now a major event has occurred in the Liu family: under Secretary Lin's arrangement, Liu Haizhong has been promoted again!
Now, Team Leader Liu has become Section Chief Liu. He used to manage only one group of seven or eight people. Now he manages five groups all at once... This made Liu Erpang so excited that he almost jumped up.
Lin Chen didn't tell him beforehand; it was workshop director Wang Yuanhang who secretly told Erpang that it was all specially approved by Secretary Lin.
After lunch, the old man went to Lin Chen to thank him for his guidance and insisted on treating him to a meal at a restaurant.
Lin Chen told him to use the best ingredients where they could be most needed, and that the Liu family should set up a few tables in the courtyard for the men to gather together.
That's why we have the scene we see now, with four large tables of food and drinks set up in front of the Liu and Lin families' doors.
As the saying goes, "He who takes a man's gift is bound to be grateful." Although the men in the courtyard were resentful, they still came to congratulate Liu Erpang on his promotion to section chief... After all, who would turn down good food and drink?
The main seat naturally belonged to the eldest uncle, and Liu Haizhong's first toast was also to his brother Lin.
"Everyone, please quiet down for a moment. Thank you all for coming. But today, I'm most grateful to Brother Lin. Everything is in the wine. Brother Lin, let me toast you first..."
Liu Haizhong only expressed his gratitude to Brother Lin, but didn't explicitly state why he was thanking him. However, everyone in the courtyard knew what he meant, and many people, while drinking Liu's family's wine, were secretly cursing Erpang as a lackey.
But those guys who are cursing are just envious, jealous, and hateful; aren't they the same?
After Lin Chen and Liu Haizhong raised their glasses lightly, Lin Chen said, "It's good news that Lao Liu's abilities have been recognized by the factory leaders and the workshop. But you must not let everyone down. You know how fierce the competition is now."
Liu Haizhong was beaming with joy, and he took note of Lin Chen's reminders one by one.
"Yes, yes, Brother Lin, don't worry, I promise I won't let you down or cause you any trouble. Thank you for the training from the steel mill..."
Although a section chief is not a high-ranking official, the position is still that of a legitimate cadre.
The group leader isn't a cadre, but Liu Haizhong will be a cadre in the true sense from now on. It's just uncertain how long he'll hold the position and whether he'll become arrogant.
Lin Chen knew his own level; this was probably the limit of his abilities. And whether he could even maintain that position was uncertain; everyone experiences ups and downs in life.
If he performs well, Lin Chen will casually pat him on the shoulder... and Erpang will become the deputy director of the workshop.
If his performance doesn't satisfy the Lin family, Lin Chen only needs to back down and distance himself. Liu Erpang will then have to clean the toilets...
As for why Lin Chen is now offering Liu Haizhong a bribe, it's naturally because the renovation of the Seventy-Second Courtyard across the street has already begun. It all depends on whether Liu Haizhong can handle things properly!
Lin Chen has finished pouring the basement concrete and laying the drainage pipes in the past two nights.
Wen Yunqing and her group will definitely not use the public toilets in the alley after they move in; No. 72 courtyard needs its own independent bathing water system.
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