Siheyuan: Sizhu starts blindly and takes a new path

Chapter 210 Xu Damao's Path

Xu Damao stayed in the hospital for a few days, his fever subsided, and his mind became much clearer. He lay on the bed, thinking about what happened in the past few days, and the more he thought about it, the more he felt miserable. He finally became the deputy director of the Propaganda Department, but before he could enjoy the glory for a few days, he was teamed up by Sha Zhu and Jin Dachui to get rid of him. He was also frozen and almost lost his life. He was furious, but he also knew that it was not a good idea to confront them head-on now, and he had to find another way.

"Da Mao, you've really suffered a great loss this time." Father Xu came to see his son again, sat beside the bed, frowned and advised, "Sha Zhu is very popular now, if you go against him, won't you be asking for trouble?"

Xu Damao nodded, but in his heart he was thinking about how to turn the tables. He suddenly remembered what his father had said before - "Be bold and careful, and be willing to sacrifice a lot to gain a lot." His eyes rolled and he had an idea in his mind.

"Dad, you're right. I can't force them to do this." Xu Damao pretended to be sincere and said, "I have to find another way and let them fall on their own."

Father Xu saw that he had finally gotten the point and nodded with satisfaction: "That's more like it. You should learn how to retreat in order to advance, and stop being so reckless."

After Xu Damao was discharged from the hospital, he did not rush back to the factory, but went to the supply and marketing cooperative first and bought two bottles of good wine and a pack of Daqianmen cigarettes. He knew that Sha Zhu was now doing well in the factory, relying not only on his skills but also on his good mouth. Xu Damao decided to start with the people around Sha Zhu.

He carried the things and went straight to Jin Dachui's house. Jin Dachui was the head of the Propaganda Department and had a good relationship with Shazhu, but Xu Damao knew that Jin Dachui was greedy for small gains and could be won over by giving him some sweet treats.

"Hey, Damao, what are you doing..." Jin Dachui was a little surprised when he opened the door and saw that it was Xu Damao.

"Chief Jin, I'm here to apologize to you." Xu Damao smiled and handed over the wine and cigarettes. "I was confused a while ago and offended you and Zhuzi. So I came here to apologize to you."

Jin Dachui took the things and smiled: "Hey, Damao, what are you doing? We are all colleagues, what's the problem?"

Xu Damao was delighted to see Jin Dachui's attitude soften, and continued, "Chief Jin, you are a magnanimous person, please don't be angry with me. I really know I was wrong this time, and I will have to rely on your care in the future."

Jin Dachui waved his hand and said, "Alright, alright, what's past is past. You should be more careful in the future and don't let others find fault with you."

Xu Damao nodded repeatedly, but sneered in his heart: Shazhu, do you think you won? Just wait and see, I, Xu Damao, am not so easy to bully.

After leaving Jin Dachui's house, Xu Damao went to the cafeteria again and found Sha Zhu. Sha Zhu was busy directing the workers to prepare lunch. When he saw Xu Damao coming, he frowned and said, "Hey, isn't this Section Chief Xu? What's up? Are you well?"

Xu Damao smiled and said, "Brother Zhu, I'm here to apologize to you. I was confused a while ago and offended you. Please don't take it to heart."

Sha Zhu snorted, "Apologize? I can't afford that. I know who you, Xu Damao, are."

Xu Damao didn't get angry, and continued, "Brother Zhu, we are old neighbors. We grew up together naked, so why do we have to make things so awkward? I really know I was wrong this time. Let's get along well from now on, okay?"

Seeing his sincere attitude, Sha Zhu was a little surprised. It was unlikely that Xu Damao would turn over a new leaf, but there was no need to do anything too extreme. He nodded: "Okay, since you said so, then let's put this matter behind us. But I warn you, don't play any more tricks, otherwise don't blame me for being rude."

Xu Damao nodded repeatedly: "Don't worry, don't worry, I will be honest in the future."

Coming out of the cafeteria, Xu Damao was secretly proud of himself: Shazhu, do you think I really admire you? Wait, the best is yet to come.

In the following days, Xu Damao behaved very low-key in the factory, greeted everyone with a smile, and worked much harder. Everyone in the factory felt that he had changed, and even Sha Zhu felt that Xu Damao had really changed for the better this time.

But Xu Damao knew that he was waiting for an opportunity. He heard that Qin Huairu had been targeted by Li Huaide recently. If this matter became a big deal, he would have an opportunity.

Xu Damao was thinking that the fact that Qin Huairu was targeted by Li Huaide was a golden opportunity for him. He knew that Li Huaide was the deputy director of the Red Star Steel Rolling Mill and had power and influence. Although Qin Huairu was not a good person, she was beautiful and knew how to read a man's mind. If he could get involved in this matter, he might be able to get something out of it.

He decided to test Qin Huairu's attitude first. That afternoon, he waited for Qin Huairu to get off work at the factory gate.

"Huai Ru, are you off work?" Xu Damao walked over with a smile and greeted her in a familiar manner.

Qin Huairu frowned when she saw that it was Xu Damao, and said in a cold tone: "Xu Damao, what's the matter?"

Xu Damao was not annoyed, and continued to smile: "Sister Qin, we are old neighbors, don't be so distant. I heard that you are very busy recently. Deputy Director Li has been looking for you a lot, right?"

Qin Huairu's face changed when she heard this, but she quickly regained her composure: "Who told you that? Deputy Director Li came to see me for work, so don't gossip about me."

Xu Damao felt more confident after seeing her reaction, and lowered his voice and said, "Huai Ru, don't get me wrong, I'm doing this for your own good. Deputy Director Li is not an ordinary person, if you get too close to him, be careful to get into trouble."

Qin Huairu sneered: "Xu Damao, stop being so hypocritical here. You don't have to mind my business."

After saying that, she turned and left, leaving Xu Damao standing there with a meaningful smile on his face.

"Hmph, why are you pretending to be noble?" Xu Damao cursed in his heart, but he was not in a hurry. He knew that people like Qin Huairu, who pretended to be serious on the surface, were actually smarter than anyone else. As long as he threw enough bait, she would take the bait sooner or later.

In the next few days, Xu Damao began to secretly observe the movements of Qin Huairu and Li Huaide. He found that Li Huaide was indeed "taking extra care" of Qin Huairu, often finding excuses to let her go to the office, and even arranging some easy work for her. As for Qin Huairu, although she was polite to Li Huaide on the surface, there was a calculating look in her eyes.

Xu Damao had an idea in mind. He decided to give Li Huaide a "ladder" first, so that he would pay more attention to Qin Huairu, and then reap the benefits.

That day, he knocked on the door while Li Huaide was alone in the office.

"Come in." Li Huaide looked up and saw that it was Xu Damao. He frowned and said, "Xu Damao? What's the matter?"