Chapter 208 Everyone has their own thoughts

"Don't worry, Director. I promise to complete the tasks assigned to me by the factory before I go to Shanghai."

"It's OK as long as you understand." Liu Biao smiled with satisfaction after hearing this, then turned to Liu Lianhua and said with a smile: "Xiao Liu, you are the oldest among the group. I'd like to trouble you to take care of your life in Shanghai. It's not like our factory outside. You are unfamiliar with the place. You have to be careful in everything..."

"I will take good care of them." Liu Lianhua nodded.

"As for your two sons, you need to settle them in advance. I remember that your husband is also a member of our factory union. His name is Xue Peng, right?" Liu Biao asked.

Liu Biao inspects various units and workshops all year round, so he can call out the names of many employees, and even knows their families and children.

"Yes, my two children are in junior high school now. They usually eat at their grandmother's house at noon. When my husband and I get off work in the evening, whoever gets off work first will cook. It is no problem for her to take care of the two children." Liu Lianhua said.

"That's good." Liu Biao nodded and continued, "You two working couples are pretty good. If he can't take care of it alone, let him go directly to your union chairman Lao Guan. I will say hello to him. He can take a leave occasionally, so he doesn't have to record his attendance."

"Thank you, Director Liu!" Liu Lianhua said gratefully.

"Director Liu, people like us who are studying outside should also get bonuses, right?" Xu Qiang asked.

"Bullshit!" Liu Biao rolled his eyes at him and said, "You still want a bonus? You are the only one who feeds the whole family. It's good enough that the factory pays you even if you don't work. You still want a bonus?"

Liu Biao treated Liu Lianhua and Xu Qiang in completely different ways. Seeing this, Liu Siying, who was standing by, couldn't help but cover her mouth and laugh.

"Xiao Xu, do you have other brothers and sisters in your family besides you?" Zhao Xiufang suddenly asked at this time.

"No, I am the only son." Xu Qiang replied.

"So, the house that the factory allocated to you this time, are you going to live with your mother?"

"My mother doesn't want to live with me. She is used to living in the village. She came to take a look around the new house before, but when she heard that you can't grow vegetables or raise chickens in the community, she didn't want to come anymore..." Xu Qiang said helplessly.

"Haha." Hearing this, Zhao Xiufang's eyes suddenly lit up and she started laughing.

"In fact, my family's house in the village is also quite big, and it has a yard. My father worked in a factory for more than ten years, and he used all his money to save up to build a house." Xu Qiang paused, and then said: "It's a pity that he didn't enjoy a few days of peace and happiness, and he passed away just like this..."

"It's really pitiful."

"I've talked to your father before. He's very motivated and works diligently. He even applied to me to join the party." Liu Biao hesitated for a moment, then continued, "At first I wanted to observe him for a year or two, but I didn't expect something like that to happen. I'm a little sad about this..."

"It doesn't matter. It's over. He just had bad luck..."

"If your father knew how hard you work now, he would definitely be pleased in that world." At this time, Liu Siying suddenly comforted.

"Maybe," Xu Qiang said with a sigh.

"I think you are not as hard-working as your father. Even though you have achieved some results now, you still have a long way to go in the future." Liu Biao was still serious when facing Xu Qiang, and said: "Especially don't be proud and complacent. I have seen some talented young people in the factory before. They started to be complacent as soon as they achieved some results, but in the end they were just a flash in the pan..."

"Xiao Xu is actually quite good." Zhao Xiufang suddenly interrupted and said to Xu Qiang with a smile: "Xiao Xu, I heard that people in your village get married quite early. Your family should have arranged a marriage for you, right?"

"I was once engaged in a marriage and was about to get married, but after sending the invitation, I changed my mind and was snatched away by the son of the village chief." Xu Qiang pouted and continued, "I was still young at that time and had never even seen what the woman looked like. Later, I cancelled the marriage without knowing why. It felt like a child's play..."

"Haha!" Everyone burst into laughter when they heard this.

"After you came to our factory, no one introduced you to a date or anything?" Zhao Xiufang asked again after a moment.

"After I came to our factory, some people introduced me to potential partners, but I was too busy every day to take care of those things." Xu Qiang shook his head and continued, "I also want to make a name for myself in the factory as soon as possible, at least to prevent my mother from being looked down upon in the village. So now I don't have time to think about anything else except work."

"Well said!" Liu Biao said approvingly, and then added: "You are so young, it is the right age to work hard and build a career. Men should always put their career first, other things are not important!"

"Why is it not important? You should consider it when the time comes." While speaking, Zhao Xiufang subconsciously glanced at her daughter.

"Let's talk about this later. I haven't been working in the factory for long. Thanks to Director Liu's care, many things would not be done at all..." Xu Qiang paused and continued, "If I go to Shanghai to study this time, I don't know what will happen to my work in the factory. Director Liu just asked me to be the person in charge of the chemical laboratory. If I leave, I might be replaced by someone else..."

Xu Qiang said this with a purpose.

He has always been worried that if he went to Shanghai to study, his position as the head of the chemical laboratory would be replaced. And if he could not take control of the laboratory, he would definitely face some restrictions if he wanted to develop new products in the future.

Especially the chemical expert from the provincial capital brought by Li Cunzhu, who was clearly Li Cunzhu's direct descendant. If he became his superior, it might cause trouble for him in the future. "Don't worry about this matter. As long as you can complete the current foreign trade military products project this time, I promise to let you continue to be the head of the laboratory. Even if you go to school outside, you can come back to work in the factory at any time." Liu Biao saw Xu Qiang's thoughts and heard him continue, "But you can study outside, but don't think about things you shouldn't think about. Xiaoying is still young. If I know that you have any crooked ideas, I can deal with you no matter how far away you are!"

When Liu Biao said this, his face was somewhat serious and his meaning was very clear.

First of all, it gave Xu Qiang a reassurance, allowing him to study outside with peace of mind without worrying about being demoted.

On the other hand, he obviously didn't want Xu Qiang to get too close to his daughter. To put it bluntly, he didn't agree with them being a couple.

Liu Biao knew very well what the young people were thinking.

Besides, Liu Biao knew Xu Qiang very well. He knew that this guy was naturally slick and was basically an honest and kind person. Although his daughter was naturally intelligent, Xu Qiang was not an easy person to deal with. So Liu Biao was worried that if his daughter was not around and interacted with Xu Qiang on a daily basis, she would be taken advantage of by this guy.

It can be said that in Shengli Machinery Factory, the person who knows Xu Qiang best is the factory director Liu Biao.

"dad……"

When Liu Siying heard this, a blush flashed across her pretty face.

"Director Liu, don't worry. I will definitely develop the product." Xu Qiang's eyes lit up when he heard that and he quickly assured him.

"You're meddling too much. How can you meddle in young people's affairs?" Zhao Xiufang couldn't help but interject.

"What do you know? I'm doing this for Xu Qiang's own good." Liu Biao picked up the wine glass and took a sip.

"Director Liu, I can take care of Liu Siying and Xu Qiang if anything happens to them. I have relatives in Shanghai and I will definitely be able to take care of them. Don't worry." Liu Lianhua said with a smile.

"Well, thank you for your help then." Liu Biao smiled after hearing that.

Having Liu Lianhua go to Shanghai with them undoubtedly made Liu Biao and Zhao Xiufang feel more at ease. After all, in their opinion, Xu Qiang and Liu Siying were just children, and with a steady middle-aged man in charge, at least nothing outrageous would happen.

Afterwards, the atmosphere at the dinner table became more relaxed.

It can be seen that Liu Biao is in a good mood today.

Especially after drinking a few glasses of wine with Xu Qiang, the topics they talked about began to become more in-depth.

What Liu Biao talked about with Xu Qiang this time were basically some experiences in leadership and management. After all, Xu Qiang had been appointed as the head of the chemical laboratory by the factory. After graduating from university in the future, he would directly become a cadre, so Liu Biao felt it necessary to guide Xu Qiang on some things.

It has to be said that Liu Biao is indeed experienced as he is able to hold all the power in the factory and has been the top leader for such a long time. Even though Xu Qiang has lived two lives and is well versed in the ways of the world, some of Liu Biao's experiences are still refreshing to him.

In fact, the relationship between Liu Biao and Xu Qiang is no longer a simple superior-subordinate relationship, but has become somewhat closer to that of a master and apprentice.

As for Liu Lianhua who came with them, she talked about some trivial matters with Liu Siying and Zhao Xiufang. They were talking and laughing with each other, and the atmosphere was very pleasant.

From beginning to end, Xu Qiang's rice bowl and wine glass were always full. Zhao Xiufang and Liu Siying, mother and daughter, kept picking up food for him and Liu Lianhua, so that the greasy meat slices piled up into a small mountain in Xu Qiang's bowl, which made Xu Qiang feel a little embarrassed.

After dinner, Zhao Xiufang and Liu Siying, mother and daughter, cleaned up the table. Liu Biao, Xu Qiang and Zhao Xiufang drank a cup of tea and then prepared to leave.

"Xiaoying, see your sister Liu off." Liu Biao said to Liu Siying in the kitchen at this time.

"Ah."

The next moment, Liu Siying wiped her hands, went around and sent Xu Qiang and Liu Lianhua to the entrance of the unit downstairs.

The sky was bright with a bright moon and few stars, and the air was a little chilly.

At this moment, Liu Siying's eyes were bright, and the moonlight shining on her beautiful face made her look extremely beautiful.

So when Xu Qiang turned to look at her, his heart suddenly beat fast and his eyes became a little fixed.

"See you tomorrow!"

Liu Siying smiled and said something, then turned and left...

(End of this chapter)