The Wizard's Journey Begins in a Courtyard House

Chapter 64 A Visit

Li Huaide didn't live in a traditional courtyard house or a large tenement, but in a small Western-style building.

Logically speaking, small Western-style houses were very rare during this period, and although Li Huaide was a leader in the steel rolling mill, he shouldn't have been allocated such housing.

But who could blame Li Huaide for having a powerful father-in-law?

That's why, when housing was scarce, I was allocated a small villa.

"Comrade, please wait a moment. Who are you looking for?"

Those who can live in small villas are basically leaders, so their security is naturally quite strong.

As soon as Li Qin approached, he was stopped by the guards.

Seeing the guard's wary expression, Li Qin calmly smiled and offered him a cigarette before speaking in a low voice.

"Hello, brother. I am Li Qin, a worker at the steel rolling mill. I have come to visit Li Huaide, the director of our logistics department."

The guard first looked Li Qin up and down, and after feeling that he did not seem like a bad person, he took the cigarette offered to him.

"Oh, so you're from the steel rolling mill. I need to contact Director Li first before I can decide whether to let you in."

Although the guards didn't think Li Qin was a bad person, they couldn't just let someone in because Li Qin said so casually.

These are all places where leaders live; if something unexpected happens, it could be a real problem.

Li Qin naturally understood the other party's concerns, so he immediately nodded with a smile;

"That's natural."

Seeing how sensible Li Qin was, the guard was even more satisfied. He then turned around and went back to the gatehouse behind him to contact Li Huaide by phone.

Although Li Qin is not actually an employee of the steel rolling mill, he is not worried about being exposed.

First of all, the steel rolling mill has several thousand employees, and Li Huaide couldn't possibly know all of them;

Secondly, Li Huaide is a smart man. Since Li Qin chose to come at night, he must know that something was up.

Given Li Huaide's personality, he will definitely meet with him.

This is true.

The guard who had entered the gatehouse soon came out again;

"Young comrade, I have already contacted Director Li to confirm, you can go in now."

As he spoke, the guard stepped aside slightly.

Li Qin smiled and nodded at him again:

"Thank you for your help, brother."

After saying that, he walked straight inside.

Since he already knew Li Huaide's exact address, he didn't ask any questions and headed straight for Li Huaide's house.

Finally, he arrived at a small Western-style building.

Li Huaide lived on the third floor of this building.

There were no elevators during this period, so the only way to go up and down was by stairs.

Fortunately, it was only the third floor. If it were too high, Li Qin would have had to use Apparition.

As he went upstairs, his hand moved slightly;

next second.

Two cloth bags were now in her previously empty hands.

It was bulging inside.

This was the gift that Li Qin prepared for Li Huaide when they met.

However, these gifts are just a stepping stone; to truly secure a job, you still need real money.

"Thump! Thump thump!"

Upon reaching the third floor, Li Qin arrived at Li Huaide's door and gently knocked.

The door opened quickly.

It was Li Huaide who opened the door.

When Li Qin was scouting the steel rolling mill earlier, he had observed Li Huaide up close.

Li Huaide is still relatively young, looking to be only about twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old.

Moreover, Li Huaide was quite handsome, with his well-dressed clothes and neatly styled hair, giving him a refined and scholarly air.

Thinking about it, it makes sense. If Li Huaide didn't have the looks or the temperament, he wouldn't have been able to attract the children of high-ranking officials.

"Director Li, please forgive my intrusion in visiting!"

Upon seeing Li Huaide, Li Qin immediately smiled and said.

When Li Huaide saw Li Qin, a look of doubt flashed in his eyes.

Although there were many employees at the steel rolling mill, he didn't know them all, but he had a general impression of them.

However, Li Qin was not in his memory.

Despite his doubts, Li Huaide did not let them affect his actions.

"Hello comrade, please come inside. Let's sit down and talk about what's going on."

After saying that, he stepped aside to clear the way.

Li Qin didn't stand on ceremony and followed the path cleared by Li Huaide into the room.

It must be said that Li Huaide's home is quite nice;

It has two bedrooms, two living rooms, a separate bathroom, and a kitchen.

Although the interior decoration is not luxurious, it gives people a comfortable feeling.

"Young comrade, let's talk in the study."

After Li Qin entered the room, Li Huaide immediately closed the door;

Li Huaide did not lead Li Qin to the living room, but instead opened the study door directly.

Li Qin smiled and nodded, then followed the other person into the study.

"Young man, you're probably not an employee of our steel rolling mill, are you?"

After the two sat down in the host's and guest's seats respectively, Li Huaide suddenly straightened his face and asked in a serious tone.

Upon hearing this, Li Qin glanced at Li Huaide in surprise.

He originally thought that the other party wouldn't know about this until he took the initiative to speak up.

Unexpectedly, the other party saw through me as soon as we met.

However, Li Qin did not deny it, but nodded;

"Director Li is amazing; he saw it right away."

Li Qin's praise was heartfelt, and Li Huaide could tell that.

"It's nothing special, just that my memory is slightly better."

At this moment, Li Huaide waved his hand dismissively, pretending not to care.

However, Li Qin noticed a fleeting look of smugness in the other person's eyes.

After learning the reason, Li Qin was quite surprised. He did not expect that Li Huaide would have such a strong memory.

It now seems that Li Huaide's future appointment as deputy factory director was not entirely due to the influence of his father-in-law.

They are capable in themselves.

Li Qin's smile suddenly vanished, and he said directly;

"Since Director Li has already seen through it, then I won't beat around the bush. The reason I've come to visit Director Li this time is to ask him for a favor."

Although it was actually a transaction, it couldn't be described that way.

Li Huaide's expression didn't change at all when he heard his words, as if he already knew it beforehand.

In fact, when Li Huaide opened the door and saw Li Qin carrying two heavy bags, he had already guessed that Li Qin had something to ask of him.

He was curious about what Li Qin was asking for.

Seeing that Li Huaide remained silent, Li Qin continued;

"The steel rolling mill is about to be expanded, and I heard that they will be hiring more people then. I hope Director Li can give me a chance."

The expansion of the steel rolling mill and the increase in recruitment were not secrets.

Li Huaide wasn't surprised that Li Qin was aware of this.

At this moment, he looked at Li Qin with some curiosity.

He understood what Li Qin had just said; Li Qin wanted to get a job at the steel rolling mill from him.

A workstation at a steel mill isn't something you can just give away casually, especially to someone you've only just met.

However, as a leader, Li Huaide naturally wouldn't refuse directly, but instead resorted to bureaucratic language;

"I understand your idea, young comrade. However, the steel rolling mill has its own rules and procedures for recruitment. Once the recruitment notice is issued, you can go directly to apply. You don't need to come to me."