Not long after, Li Xiulan also came over holding Little Chengzi. After feeding both children, Chen Lishu went downstairs to have breakfast with everyone.
After breakfast, Gu Xingdong took her and Rui Rui to school together.
"Rui Rui, how would you feel about transferring to a closer school? This way you'll save a lot of time every day. However, you're already in second grade and have teachers and friends. If you don't want to transfer, Mom won't force you, I just want to know your opinion."
When they found a school for Rui Rui, Chen Lishu wanted him to be closer to her, making it easier to take care of him. Now that they had moved, although there was no traffic congestion in the main streets, Rui Rui still had to wake up half an hour earlier than usual every day.
Rui Rui thought for a moment and then looked up, saying, "Little Fatty will be very sad if I leave."
Chen Lishu understood what he meant and smiled, saying, "Then we won't transfer. Your dad has time now. When spring comes and it's warmer, Mom will buy you a bicycle, and then you can ride to school with your dad."
Rui Rui's eyes lit up, "Will you really buy me a bicycle?"
"Of course," Chen Lishu said to Gu Xingdong in the driver's seat, "Honey, did you hear that? I've already promised. Riding a bike is low-carbon, environmentally friendly, exercises the body, and saves money. What do you think?"
Gu Xingdong agreed, "With so many benefits, we must agree."
Rui Rui immediately smiled, his lips pursed.
After dropping them off at their respective schools, Gu Xingdong headed to the company.
The company was about to go on holiday, and some matters needed to be arranged.
"Tomorrow will be the official start of the holiday. Besides Old Zhou, the gatekeeper, the company needs to leave people on duty. You should figure out how to allocate the duty days," Gu Xingdong said, looking at the people opposite him.
Gu Xingye was now the office director. Sun Daguo, who came from a bricklaying background, was also quite experienced and was appointed as a foreman by Gu Xingdong. Wang Kuo was responsible for security, and Qin Daye was the accountant. These individuals were all considered middle management.
Gu Xingye said, "It's the end of November now, and we won't be able to start work until late February next year at the earliest. Otherwise, let's each take turns for half a month. I don't mind working more shifts after the New Year."
Sun Daguo hesitated, "What about the days during the New Year?" He was from the countryside and lived farther away from home than those in the city. He would definitely have to go home for Chinese New Year.
"I'll be on duty during the half-month of the New Year," Wang Kuo suddenly said.
Whether to go home or when to go home no longer mattered. Since he was alone, it didn't make a difference where he spent the New Year.
The others breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing his words, especially Qin Daye. His family lived in the city, and if others were unwilling, the duty during the New Year would definitely fall on him.
"I'll take over after Wang Kuo. My home isn't far, so you guys can stay in your hometowns a few more days."
Seeing that everyone was mostly arranged, Gu Xingdong said to Gu Xingye, "Everyone has worked hard for a year. Go book a few tables at the restaurant later."
Gu Xingye nodded.
The next day, after the company's employee dinner, everyone began to buy tickets home one after another.
In the neighboring province, the steel processing plant was different from the construction company, which had already started its holiday. During this period before the Chinese New Year, raw material prices were falling, making it a good time to purchase large quantities for production to prepare for the next year.
Liu Yang had taken leave from school to come. He only accompanied Lin Qi for a week before returning.
Although he only stayed at the Top 100 Steel Plant for three days, he gained a lot of valuable experience.
The first thing he did after returning was to establish the factory's rules and regulations and implement 'Three Hundred Percent' by learning from Shougang's reform and management methods.
First: Every employee must comply with the rules and regulations one hundred percent.
Second: Violations of rules and regulations must be recorded and reported one hundred percent.
Third: Regardless of whether any loss was incurred, violators will have their monthly bonus deducted one hundred percent.
Although Lin Qi looked delicate and somewhat thin, his attitude was very firm. Coupled with the significantly improved welfare and benefits provided by the factory, he had managed the factory in an orderly manner in just over a month.
When Gu Xingdong arrived, Lin Qi was about to call a meeting of employees. Upon seeing him, he was very pleased. "Brother-in-law."
Gu Xingdong asked, "What's this?"
"It's the end of the year. Although places that need steel, like construction sites, are mostly on holiday, now is actually a good time to stock up. Also, because it's the end of the year, the prices of various raw materials will also decline, so I want to hold a meeting to seize the opportunity to purchase raw materials for production."
Gu Xingdong nodded, "Let's have the meeting first. We can discuss other things later."
Soon, the two walked towards the office together.
After the meeting concluded and everyone had left, Gu Xingdong said, "I see you're managing this place well and want to make you the factory director. Your sister-in-law, Chen, said we should ask for your opinion."
Upon hearing his words, Lin Qi suddenly became flustered and scratched his head. He was usually very straightforward, but this time he was uncharacteristically hesitant and stammering.
Gu Xingdong did not rush him, waiting for him to finish thinking.
Lin Qi said somewhat embarrassed, "I know that you value me and want to promote me to factory director, but this is not about work. I have a personal matter I'd like to ask you to help with."
Gu Xingdong raised an eyebrow, "What is it? Tell me."
"Li Yuan and I are dating. I'm afraid of how sister-in-law Chen will react..."
Chen Lishu not only gave him a chance to prove himself but also owed her for his current success. Therefore, Lin Qi was particularly concerned about Chen Lishu's attitude and had been hesitant to tell her.
"I am serious about Li Yuan. I want to visit her parents at the end of the year, and I'll need your help to put in a good word for me then."
The ugly daughter-in-law must eventually meet her in-laws. Although he wanted to marry Chen Liyuan soon, she would only be twenty at the end of the year, and he suspected Chen Lishu would not agree.
Gu Xingdong was stunned for a moment after hearing his words. However, he thought highly of Lin Qi, so he guaranteed, "Don't worry. I'll handle your sister-in-law. Work hard, and after the New Year, when the factory's performance improves, I'll get you a car. This way, you can go back anytime you need to."
The two cities were not far apart, only a few hours' drive.
Lin Qi said excitedly, "Thank you, brother-in-law."
Gu Xingdong jokingly replied, "This title of brother-in-law is also fitting."
Meanwhile, since it was only a half-day of classes, Chen Lishu picked up Rui Rui on her way home after school. Seeing Gu Xingping playing with the two little ones, she smiled and said, "When did you get here? Do you not have classes this afternoon?"
"I only had one class this morning. I missed these two little guys, so I came to see them."
Gu Xingping saw Rui Rui and pointed outside, saying, "Rui Rui, I brought you something delicious today! It's tanghulu from my school gate, covered in so much sesame. It's very fragrant. It's freezing on the windowsill outside."
Rui Rui's eyes immediately lit up and he said with a smile, "Thank you, little aunt."
Seeing him turn to get it, Chen Lishu reminded him, "You're currently teething, so be careful when you eat it."