Chapter 305 Li Huaide's Little Plan

Li Huaide's face was vaguely visible in the smoke, and his expression was uncertain. His purpose for this trip was clear and firm - to make Liu Zhiye retreat.

Ever since Deputy Director Jiang announced that he was about to retire due to illness, his heart was in turmoil. He secretly rejoiced that this was undoubtedly a godsend opportunity for him!
Li Huaide has long wanted to go a step further, but fate always seems to be playing tricks on him and opportunities never come.

The leadership of the Red Star Factory had only been replaced a few years ago, and the new leadership had consolidated its position, so it was difficult for him to find a breakthrough.

However, Li Huaide did not give up. He knew that opportunities always come to those who are prepared, so he quietly accumulated strength and waited for the moment that belonged to him.

The leadership is all about job vacancies, and if he wants to move up a level, he has to wait for a vacant position.

I thought I would have to wait for many years, but this opportunity suddenly came. When Li Huaide learned that Deputy Director Jiang had retired due to illness, he took action immediately.

However, after inquiring through some special channels, he learned that he was not included in the list of candidates for deputy director of the Ministry of Metallurgy, while Liu Zhiye and others were on the list.

This news was undoubtedly a heavy blow to Li Huaide. He felt mixed emotions, including loss and resentment, as well as resentment and dissatisfaction towards Liu Zhiye.

Li Huaide is an ambitious man. How could he miss the opportunity for promotion?

Although Li Huaide was still a little hesitant, he plucked up his courage and shamelessly found his father-in-law, hoping to get his help.

He knew that this was a critical moment. If he missed this opportunity, he would lose it forever. He had to do everything he could to seize this opportunity.

Li Huaide was very adept at handling official affairs. He had already made up his mind about the problems with his father-in-law, and other competitors were nothing more than that in his eyes.

However, Liu Zhiye was an exception. He was like a tough nut to crack, making Li Huaide feel extremely difficult.

Whether in terms of merit, qualifications, or academic qualifications, he is inferior to Liu Zhiye. Liu Zhiye is like a mountain, and he is just a small mound at the foot of the mountain.

If he competes with Liu Zhiye, he will probably not be able to fight back at all.

Therefore, Li Huaide could only think of a way out from Liu Zhiye. He had also thought about Liu Zhiye's character. He valued righteousness over money and did not seek favors from the powerful.

Let’s not talk about anything else, just say that the old leader who led him into the military camp is now a...

The leader's family has also always taken good care of him.

Liu Zhiye has such strong connections and opportunities that others dream of, but he chooses to keep his distance.

He would only visit her as a courtesy during festivals, but never talk about work. His attitude was firm and different from others.

Wealth and honor are useless in front of Liu Zhiye, and money is unlikely to impress him. Li Huaide knows that Liu Zhiye has the nationally famous Liujiazhuang behind him, so material wealth is naturally not a problem.

What should he do? Li Huaide was in trouble. He thought about it and finally decided to appeal to the emotions.

Li Huaide thought that he was very kind to Liu Zhiye. Looking back, it was his help that successfully solved the problems with tractors and other agricultural machinery in Liujiazhuang.

Later, Ge Shuping, Liu Zhiye's right-hand man, was troubled by the issue of his family's transfer.

This matter crossed geographical boundaries and involved complicated interpersonal relationships. However, it was Li Huaide who stepped in and used his influence to help Ge Shuping solve this problem.

Later, the booming development of Liujiazhuang was also due to the great help of Li Huaide.

And what is the reason for all this? Isn't it for Liu Zhiye's sake? So, Liu Zhiye, you should be grateful and repay the kindness!

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When Liu Zhiye heard the news, he couldn't help but feel a little confused. He thought to himself: "It has long been an open secret that Deputy Director Jiang retired due to illness. Why did you come all the way here to discuss this matter with me in such a mysterious way?"

However, he still expressed regret: "Indeed, Deputy Director Jiang is only over 40 years old, in the prime of life and strong and energetic. It is really a pity that he chose to retire so early due to illness!"

Li Huaide narrowed his eyes and nodded, "That's right, this is fate, it's beyond our control."

"However, the army may change but the camp may remain the same. This is a normal rule. You don't have to feel sorry for Deputy Jiang."

Then, Li Huaide pondered for a moment and said, "However, with Deputy Director Jiang's departure, a leadership position will be vacant."

"Zhiye, what do you think?"

Liu Zhiye looked at Li Huaide's flashing eyes and thought to himself, "Good fellow, you've been messing with me for a long time, and it turns out you're waiting for me here!"

How could Liu Zhiye not know what Li Huaide was thinking? This guy was fine as an ordinary friend, but not as a leader. He was too aggressive and his mind was not right. If possible, no matter who became the deputy director, it would be better than Li Huaide.

So, he pretended to be confused and said, "Me? What else can I think? No matter who becomes the deputy director, I will obey orders and follow instructions..."

Li Huaide raised his lips slightly, revealing a meaningful smile. He pointed his finger at Liu Zhiye and said bluntly, "Zhiye, you are not honest! Why did I hear that the higher-ups intend to promote you to deputy factory director?"

Liu Zhiye was surprised when he heard this. To be honest, he didn't know about this, and his superiors had never talked to him about it.

He just said blankly: "What? You want me to take over as deputy director. Where did you get the news? How come I don't know?"

Li Huaide looked at Liu Zhiye suspiciously, and felt that he didn't seem to be lying. He began to wonder, "Is he really unaware? Or is he just playing dumb?"

Li Huaide perfunctorily replied, "Oh, I heard it from others. I don't know if it's true or not, so I'm telling you this."

"If, I mean if the higher-ups really intend to let you take over as deputy factory director, what would you think?"

Liu Zhiye smiled and shook his head, saying, "That's impossible. I've only been the head of the security department for a few years. How can I be promoted to deputy factory director? I'm not qualified enough..."

"Besides, I am also too busy to handle everything. The Zhian Detachment is already busy enough to keep me busy."

"As a deputy factory director, the responsibility is even greater, and the higher-ups will certainly take this into consideration."

"I think that it would be more appropriate for you, Old Li, to be the deputy factory director. Look at you..." As he spoke, he said a lot of good things about Li Huaide against his conscience.

Li Huaide was so happy that his expression was much more relaxed. "Hehe! Zhiye, it's over! It's over! I'm just an ordinary party member and cadre. This is what I should do!"

Then, he changed the subject and said tentatively: "I don't have any other advantages. I just want to do more practical things for the workers and the factory."

"It's just that I am a lowly official..."

"If I can go one step further, I will definitely be able to make a greater contribution to the factory..."

"Zhiye, you have to support me. With your support, I will definitely become the deputy factory director."

Liu Zhiye sneered in his heart. To be honest, he didn't want to be tied to the Red Star Factory and become a full-time deputy director. Such a position would undoubtedly trap him firmly in this place.

However, he did not want Li Huaide to become the deputy director. He knew very well how aggressive Li Huaide would become later, and even forced the director to step down, making Red Star Factory his own boss. He did not want such a situation to happen again.

Now he could only pretend to be friendly with him and wait for an opportunity to get him out of office. Liu Zhiye knew all the evidence against Li Huaide, but he just didn't use his strength.

"Of course, of course. If I don't support you, who else can I support?" Liu Zhiye responded with a smile.

Regardless of whether he was sincere or not, Li Huaide was very happy when he heard this. He stretched out his hands and hugged Liu Zhiye warmly, "Zhiye, I thank you, brother. Don't worry, I will never treat you badly in the future."

Liu Zhiye felt extremely cheesy and uncomfortable. He had to make an excuse: "Let's go inside. I think the food is ready. Let's drink and chat..."

Entering the east wing of the central courtyard, the view suddenly opens up and a spacious and bright restaurant comes into view.

The original layout here has been cleverly transformed, incorporating modern minimalist design elements, which not only retains the antique charm but also adds a touch of fashion.

There are two large dining tables in the restaurant, each of which can accommodate more than a dozen people dining at the same time, which looks magnificent. There are several ink paintings hanging on the walls around, adding a touch of elegance to the whole space. The decoration of the whole restaurant is simple but stylish, giving people a sense of low-key luxury.

In addition to the dining table, there is also a wine cabinet and a tea table. Every detail reveals the owner's careful arrangement.

This is the place Liu Zhiye specially uses to entertain guests. Every gathering is filled with laughter and a warm atmosphere.

Liu Zhiye's courtyard covers a vast area, with a variety of rooms and complete living facilities. The surrounding environment is pleasant, with green trees, birds singing and flowers blooming, like a paradise on earth.

This place has become a great place for vacation and leisure in their circle. Whenever they are busy, they will gather here to enjoy a moment of peace and comfort.

Here, they can temporarily forget the troubles of the world and immerse themselves in the tranquility and beauty.

Every friend and relative who has set foot here is full of praise for the beautiful scenery and is reluctant to leave.

Some people even have the idea of ​​purchasing property in Liujiazhuang, however, current policies do not allow it.

Today, as the population continues to grow, Liujiazhuang has become extremely strict in applying for construction land. Under the long-term planning of the village, houses can no longer be built as they please.

This change undoubtedly brings new challenges and opportunities to Liujiazhuang, and also indicates the future development direction of the village.

How should we deal with those outsiders who do not have local household registration in Liujiazhuang but are eager to spend their twilight years and build a home here?

Liu Zhiye has a clever idea, which is to propose building a number of houses for rent. Although these properties cannot be bought and sold, tenants can rent them for a long time, and the rent will be adjusted accordingly according to the annual price increase.

This solves the needs of some people, adds some consumers to the village, and can increase a special source of income for the village.

To put it bluntly, this is like the nursing homes and sanatorium centers of later generations. Those who can afford to come here to retire are definitely not ordinary people.

The environment here is beautiful, with green mountains and green waters complementing each other, as if it were a painting carefully arranged by nature.

Not only that, there are also rich material resources here, providing a solid material foundation for life.

What is even more gratifying is that there are convenient medical conditions here, and the existence of the Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine safeguards people's health.

Although this place is hidden deep in the mountains, the transportation is very convenient. It only takes half an hour to drive to the bustling city center.

Recently, the village worked closely with the Transportation Bureau to plan a new bus route.

Once this route is completed, transportation for villagers to the district and city will become extremely convenient, greatly improving their travel experience.

This move has undoubtedly brought great convenience to the lives of the villagers and further narrowed the distance between the village and the outside world.

Moreover, today's Liujiazhuang has surpassed city life in many ways.

The village's biogas pipeline will be completed by the end of the year, which means that every household will usher in the era of convenient and efficient gas stoves.

Once the pipeline is put into operation, villagers will completely bid farewell to traditional wood-burning stoves and enjoy the convenience brought by modern technology.

Compared to the residents in the capital who still continue to use coal briquette stoves, it is undoubtedly more modern.

In addition, the price is very affordable. If it were not for the concern that villagers would abuse and waste it, the village committee would almost provide it for free.

In Liujiazhuang, far away from the hustle and bustle of the city, the streets are so clean as if they had just been washed by rain, and the air is filled with the fresh scent of earth.

Street lights stand on both sides of the road, adding a touch of brightness to the village at night.

Tap water flows from the faucets of every household, clear and sweet, and villagers no longer have to worry about drinking water.

The sewerage facilities are complete, domestic sewage is effectively treated, and the environmental quality of the entire village has been significantly improved.

In addition, the village has all the necessary facilities and complete infrastructure, including post offices, savings banks, supply and marketing cooperatives, and markets, which meet the daily needs of the villagers.

In terms of education, there are abundant educational resources from kindergarten to junior high school, providing a good learning environment for children.

In addition, the village also has fitness and entertainment venues, providing villagers with a good place to exercise and enrich their spiritual civilization.

Such a wonderful place really makes people yearn for it, as if it is an ideal paradise.

There are many residents in the village, and on market days, there are even more people, and the whole village becomes very lively. The streets and alleys are bustling with people.

Going to the market is a tradition in rural areas outside Beijing. The markets in the suburbs of Beijing have their own characteristics, some are large and some are small, and some are old markets with a history of hundreds of years.

It is said that Kaoshan Market, the largest market in the capital area, has a history of more than 600 years.

Although the Liujiazhuang market has only developed in recent years, its current scale is no less than that of Kaoshan Market.

The market in Liujiazhuang is the same as other places, held on the second and seventh day of the lunar calendar.

On market days, villagers from dozens of miles around would gather here. The market has everything from mountain products, dried fruits, snacks, specialties, aquatic products, clothing, daily chemicals, small hardware tools, etc. The goods purchased at one time can be used for a week to half a month.

In the 1950s and 1960s, with the recovery and development of the national economy, social purchasing power increased and people's demand for daily necessities grew.

To this end, the state requires the commercial sector to actively organize and guide rural market trade and invigorate the rural economy. Under this major policy, rural markets gradually prospered.

On January 3 this year, the Beijing Daily published a news article titled "A Father and Son Going to the Market" on page . It gave such a vivid description of the Liujiazhuang market:
"The father and son went to the market and were overwhelmed by the huge crowds of people, noisy and noisy. The east street was a trading warehouse with price signs at the door. The west street was a supply and marketing cooperative with a wide variety of goods. Young men bought New Year pictures, girls chose flowery socks, and wives bought New Year goods... It is not difficult to see that the market was very prosperous at that time. Food, clothing, and daily necessities were all sold."

Liujiazhuang, a once quiet village, is quietly transforming into a shining rural commercial pearl in the western Beijing region.

With the changes of the times, it has gradually gotten rid of its single farming life and started to incorporate more commercial elements, attracting attention from all sides.

With the prosperity of business, in order to better manage and maintain the market operating order, a special position has emerged in Liujiazhuang - market administrator, who is served by some part-time militiamen.

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Today, Liu Zhiye's father-in-law and mother-in-law also came. They did not dine at the same table with the young people, but chose to enjoy it with Liu Zhiye's parents.

This arrangement not only reflects the closeness among the elders, but also maintains a comfortable atmosphere for the younger generation.

"My dear relatives, this is your home too. Please come back often in the future!" Deng Ru said with a smile.

Professor Cui's face was filled with a joyful smile. She answered without hesitation: "Of course, we like it here too. However, my husband and I have recently participated in a major national scientific research task..."

Gan Gong also said: "After successfully completing the scientific research tasks, we are also ready to retire, so it's just right for us to come back and keep you company."

"By the way, Lao Liu, are you really planning to come back to teach?"

Liu Jingzhai's brows relaxed, his eyes sparkled with joy, and he said excitedly: "It's decided. After the Chinese New Year next year, I will be transferred back, and I will teach and educate people in the village with peace of mind in the future!"

His voice was full of determination and anticipation, as if he had already seen himself standing on the podium and spending a good time with the children in the village.

As his children each achieved remarkable success in their lives, they not only started their own families and careers, but also achieved greater success in their studies and careers than he had expected.

Liu Jingzhai felt that his life had been fulfilled and he had no regrets, so returning to his hometown and devoting himself to education became his most ardent wish.

Liu Zhiye certainly wanted to help his father realize his wish, so he used his powerful connections to make it happen.

(End of this chapter)