Father Lou also had a great change in his view of Xu Damao at this time. He even opened a bottle of foreign wine, filled a glass for this uncle, and said:
"Da Mao, how's your work lately? Is it going well?"
When Xu Damao heard this, he became excited. He came here to pretend to be his grandson just for this reason. Father Lou would have spoken if he didn't mention him.
At this time, hearing Father Lou’s question, Xu Damao quickly said:
"Dad, my job is going very well, and my boss also values me, but I still want to climb up the ladder while I'm still young, and it's best to be able to do more."
After saying that, he looked at Lou Xiao'e again, pretending to be distressed and said:
"The main reason is that we don't have children, the environment in the compound is complicated, and I don't know how many people are talking about Ezi behind my back.
I also think that if I become a leader, those people in the courtyard will not dare to bully Ezi, and Ezi will not be able to live a more comfortable life."
When Lou's mother heard this, she was even more happy. It seemed that her son-in-law had really matured and knew how to care for others. He never left his wife, so she praised:
"Da Mao, your sincerity is really rare. I was touched when I saw it."
After speaking, he winked at Lou's father beside him. After hearing Xu Damao's words, Lou's father pondered for a moment, but did not make an immediate decision.
Instead, he continued to chat with Xu Damao about some work matters. Strictly speaking, this was the first serious conversation between Weng and his son-in-law.
After a conversation, the relationship between the two became much closer. Lou's father also felt that Xu Damao was indeed different from before. He had matured a lot and no longer had the narrow peasant mentality.
It seems that the propaganda department of the Red Star Steel Rolling Mill can indeed learn something. Father Lou nodded frequently when faced with Xu Damao's talk.
Xu Damao looked at Lou's father's expression and felt secretly happy. There were many books in the Propaganda Department. Although he didn't read many on weekdays, there was definitely no problem in saying some nice things.
What's more, because of this experience, he took advantage of Lou Xiao'e's sleep last night to stay up all night and read, memorizing all the words by heart.
Looking at Lou's father's reaction now, Xu Damao felt that the hard work last night was worth it!
Although Father Lou now feels that Xu Damao has matured and speaks eloquently, he still has a long-standing impression of him.
Coupled with his half-life life experience and understanding of human nature, he still retains a trace of caution in his heart.
Father Lou patted Xu Damao on the shoulder and asked:
"It's good for young people to have ideas. When people go to higher places, they really don't have much hope if they always guard the one-third of an acre of land.
I, my father-in-law, am very happy that you have this ambition. But what do you plan to do? Do you have any feasible plan?"
At this time, Xu Damao was overwhelmed by the praise released by Lou's father, the praise by Lou's mother, and the admiration in Lou Xiao'e's eyes.
When he heard what Lou's father said, he felt that it must be done, so he couldn't help but said happily:
"Dad, you were not a director of the steel rolling mill before. Although you have been relegated to the second line now, your connections are still there.
I just ask you to help clear the relationship. I will definitely not forget your kindness in the future!"
When Lou Xiao'e heard Xu Damao's words, she suddenly felt a sense of discomfort in her heart. This... seemed to be different from what he said before.
Just now I saw him chatting with his father, he was so righteous, but now he suddenly wanted to "go through the back door", Lou Xiao'e always felt like he was separated from the front and the back.
Looking at his father, he still had a smile on his face and did not show any displeasure.
Lou Xiao'e had no choice but to suppress the unhappiness in her heart and listen carefully to what her father said.
I saw Father Lou tapping his fingers rhythmically on the table, thinking for a long time, and then said with a smile:
"Well, that's right. I have a lot of connections. I have an old friendship with Director Yang of your factory, so this little favor is definitely no problem.
But I still want to know what you plan to do and how you will compete for the position of chief of the Publicity Section."
When Xu Damao heard what Lou's father said, he felt even more joyful. It seemed that his father-in-law had been conquered by him and he was already planning to smoothen the relationship with him.
However, Director Yang is the real one, and Deputy Director Li is the deputy director. Since Lou’s father has a relationship with Director Yang, there must be no problem with what he proposes to do.
But when you look at it this way, you can see that it is also "director Yang's brand", and director Yang's main focus is technology and production, which has nothing to do with his publicity department.
The most important thing is that the Publicity Department is now under the jurisdiction of Deputy Director Li. Although he is only the deputy director, his real power is greater than that of Director Yang.
If Deputy Director Li thinks that he, Xu Damao, is Director Yang’s man...
Even if he is promoted, his life may not be easy. Maybe Deputy Factory Director Li will affect him in order to attack Director Yang...
When he thought of this, Xu Damao shook his head and said:
"Dad, please find other connections, such as Deputy Factory Director Li. Mainly, Director Yang is very rigid and stubborn."
When Lou's father heard this, he laughed loudly and said:
"You're good at sneaking around. Yes, you're really good! I'll find you another relationship. Look...what else do you need?"
Listening to her father's laughter, Lou Xiao'e felt more and more uneasy. She knew her father's personality well.
I am very serious on weekdays, and I don’t lose my composure when encountering important events that I am happy about.
But now he is laughing as if he can't stop it. The most important thing is that this laughter does not seem to come from the bottom of his heart, but more like a precursor to the coming rain.
Lou Xiao'e thought about it and realized something was wrong, so she reached under the table and gently pulled Xu Damao's clothes corner, hoping to remind him.
As a result, the other party slapped her hand away, and then cast a resentful look at her. Seeing this, Lou Xiaoe was filled with grievances, so she had to turn her head to the side and never look at him again.
Immediately afterwards, Xu Damao stood up, respectfully toasted Father Lou with a glass of wine, and then said:
"Dad, I still need your financial support. Because our deputy director Li is the one who receives gifts, so you can give me three large yellow croakers.
I'll go back to work in a few days, and I'll give him a gift. You have something to do with this matter, and with these three large yellow croakers, it will definitely be a success!"
As soon as Xu Damao finished speaking, Lou's father was the first to applaud and kept saying "Okay! Okay..."
Seeing the smile on his face, Xu Damao clapped with his hands, the smile on his face became deeper, and he drew a big cake to Lou Xiao'e and said:
"When I become the chief of the Publicity Department, you will be the chief's wife. How honorable. You will definitely be the happiest woman in the entire courtyard!"
Lou Xiao'e carefully glanced at her mother, who also looked uneasy, and her father, who was smiling but not smiling. She kept winking at Xu Damao and said:
"I don't value the section chief's wife, and I know you don't value these either. You just want to have a good time with me..."
Before Lou Xiaoe finished speaking, she heard a "bang" and turned around to see that the wine glass in Lou's father's hand had broken on the table, and Lou's father could not hide the angry look on his face.
Xu Damao was stunned at this time. He didn't understand what happened suddenly. His father Lou was still full of praise for him, so why did he suddenly become like this?
Looking at Lou's mother again, she was standing aside with her head lowered. Although her expression could not be seen, Xu Damao knew from her trembling hands that she was also terrified at the moment.