To put it bluntly, Li Huaide neither trusts Li Xuewu nor the Dong Wenxue group behind him.

Because Dong Wenxu is deeply involved with Gu Weijie, and they control one side in Steel City.

What made Li Huaide even more worried was that Xu Sinian had a good personal relationship with Li Xuewu in Yingcheng, and their cooperation with Dong Wenxue in work became increasingly tacit.

Once something happens in the factory, to put it in extreme terms, Cheng Kaiyuan is just the beginning, and the fire is burning on him, then Dong Wenxue and his colleagues will inevitably play an important role in the subsequent game.

At least it is certain that Gu Weijie will definitely stand up, and Xue Zhifu and Jing Yunong are likely to unite on their side due to the situation.

When that time comes, will Li Huaide come back or not?

I'm afraid it would be embarrassing if I didn't come back, and my position would be even more embarrassing if I came back.

Therefore, Xue Zhifu and Jing Yunong must sit in the steel rolling mill today.

Gu Weijie stayed at Cheng Kaiyuan's house, and Li Huaide wanted to take Li Xuewu to break through the barrier and rescue Cheng Kaiyuan.

At this time, don’t talk about the two hearts between Cheng Kaiyuan and Li Huaide, let alone the internal game in the steel rolling mill.

The current situation is that Li Huaide must cut through the mess quickly. If there is no action tonight, Cheng Kaiyuan may not be able to hold on.

When the time comes, he spits out something and whoever he bites might be certain.

During this period, there is nothing that cannot be brought out or made into a big deal.

Even if there is no clear evidence that you have a problem, if three people are like tigers and everyone speaks for money, if a key person with a special identity really comes forward to bite you, you can't escape.

Li Huaide was afraid that Cheng Kaiyuan would be deceived there, and even more afraid that he would overturn the table in the steel rolling mill if he could not hold on.

Not only was he afraid, but other leaders of the steel rolling mill were also afraid. Upon hearing the news that Deputy Director Cheng was being censored, Xiong Benzheng of the labor union was immediately hospitalized for high blood pressure.

Don't ask, asking is just a matter of urgency and concern for the overall situation. However, due to physical health problems, I can only go to the ward to recuperate.

His presence or absence will not have much impact on things, and Li Huaide also recognized his self-knowledge.

Whether he said that he would abolish his martial arts to ensure his purity, or that he would surrender voluntarily, the last time he participated in Cheng Kaiyuan's actions, Li Huaide had to take care of him.

Now that something happens to Cheng Kaiyuan, Xiong Benzheng will be the first to suffer.

The second reason why Li Huaide held down Li Xuewu was that he was afraid that after tonight, there would be another disturbance in the steel rolling mill, and that someone would incite the discussions and emotions of the employees, causing instability.

Especially now that the external situation is tense, many factories are undergoing in-depth reforms, and the commotion is very serious.

There is no guarantee that the existing advanced system of the steel rolling mill can withstand the impact of the storm. If there is another change, not to mention Lao Li, even several other leaders will not be able to withstand it.

Therefore, when fighting against foreign forces, one must first settle the domestic affairs. With Li Xuewu by his side, he can ensure the most direct command basis for the safety of the steel rolling mill.

In the end, Li Huaide's worries were related to several deputy directors in the factory.

After it was determined that Cheng Kaiyuan was taken away by the ministry and had nothing to do with his performance while working at the steel rolling mill, everyone breathed a sigh of relief and felt relieved.

Turning his attention to Li Huaide, if something happened to Cheng Kaiyuan and he did nothing, or even refused to save him, who would work together with him to conspire with him in such a tragic situation?

Now Cheng Kaiyuan is under investigation. The person who is anxious may be him or his family members, but the most anxious person is actually Li Huaide.

"Boss, the phone call is open"

As soon as the explanation was finished, Li Haiyang came over and reported: "Leader Du is waiting for you in the office."

"I see"

Li Huaide nodded, stood up with support on the armrest, shook hands with Xue Zhifu and Jing Yunong one after another, and said nothing more.

Everything that needs to be explained has been clearly explained. Today he bravely entered the tiger's den. If he got caught in it, I believe everyone in the steel rolling mill will rescue him.

Just like he went to save Cheng Kaiyuan without hesitation, this is the rule and morality.

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The Volga M24 was running in the dark night, the city had long been asleep, and the stars were twinkling in the night sky.

The weather in early spring has been extremely warm, and even late at night, the wind blowing in through the cracks in the car windows does not feel very cold.

It was a bit damp, as if it had drizzled, and it was cleaner and refreshing than a rainy night in midsummer.

"You don't smoke anymore?"

Li Huaide retracted his gaze from the window, turned his head and glanced at Li Xuewu beside him, and then remembered that Li Xuewu had never smoked.

I forget when it started. I saw Li Xuewu had a cigarette in his hand, but he never put it into his mouth.

"Quit, learn from you, and strive to work for the health of the organization for fifty years."

Li Xuewu smiled, took out a delicate metal cigarette box from his pocket, and opened it, but there was no cigarette inside.

"What is this? Candy?"

Li Huaide took a closer look under the dim light in the car and smelled a sweet smell.

Printed on the wax paper outer packaging of the metal cigarette box is a little girl with slightly curly hair and a bow, blowing a bubble bigger than her face.

Li Xuewu twisted a piece and handed it to Li Huaide, gesturing for him to take a closer look.

Li Huaide took it out of curiosity and took a closer look at the reading lamp.

"Modu Tianshan Hui Food Factory?"

These small words are printed on the bottom of the candy wrapper, marking the origin of the candy.

The Chinese pinyin of the word "bubble gum" is printed on the big bubbles blown by the little girl.

"What kind of candy is bubble gum?"

Li Huaide looked at Li Xuewu funny and said, "Why do you always have these fashionable gadgets, are you kidding me?"

"A suggestion from a friend. This was given to me after he learned that I wanted to quit smoking."

Li Xuewu helped him open the outer wrapping paper and handed it to him for a taste.

"Don't swallow it, just chew it in your mouth. It can freshen your breath and provide memory for quitting smoking."

"real?"

Li Huaide glanced at Li Xuewu, then took the candy and stuffed it into his mouth.

As soon as the white gummy candy enters your mouth, it has a sweet taste that hits your nose.

After the teeth chewed and bitten, there was a little sour taste, but the chewiness in the mouth was really interesting.

He patted Li Xuewu's knee in a funny way and said: "Not to mention whether it is easy to use or not, you can still do such indecent behavior at home, but you also need to rely on it to relieve your craving for cigarettes at work?"

“If chewing gum really helps people quit smoking, I don’t think tobacco manufacturers will let them produce it.”

Li Xuewu smiled bitterly and shook his head, saying: "I just don't want to let down my friend's concern. This kind of concern is what makes me promise to quit smoking."

"Well, friendship is so precious."

Li Huaide looked at the candy wrapper in his hand and asked, "Isn't it cheap? I've never seen this thing before?"

“It’s really for children to chew and play with.”

Li Xuewu smiled and said: "But there is a certain danger. If it gets stuck in the throat, it will be over."

“Expensive is really expensive, not cheap at all”

He shook the exquisite cigarette box in his hand and said: "The unit price of 100 pieces in the carton is 3 yuan, which is equivalent to 3 cents per piece."

"If you really want to chew it as a stew, chewing it for more than ten yuan a month is not enough."

When Li Xuewu saw Li Haiyang looking back curiously, he smiled and stuffed two slices to him, indicating that the driver should also try them.

"Thank you, Deputy Director Li, I'm just curious."

Li Haiyang smiled, took the candy with some embarrassment, first opened the package and stuffed a piece into the driver's mouth.

The driver was going to refuse, but he couldn't eat the candy from the leader while he was still driving.

But Li Haiyang ignored his objections and put them on his lips, which made him feel a little embarrassed.

"Thank you, Deputy Director Li, it's so sweet."

"Hahaha--!"

Li Xuewu and Li Huaide both laughed out loud, and the depression that had been suppressed in their hearts after coming out of the International Hotel was relieved.

Li Haiyang looked at the wrapping paper carefully and deliberately teased Mengzi: "I'm afraid Deputy Director Li is not right. If this thing really helps people quit smoking, tobacco should be in a hurry!"

"Look at your potential."

Li Huaide smiled and scolded him. Seeing that he was eating carefully, he smiled for no reason.

Then he turned to look at Li Xuewu and asked: "Where did you buy it? Tell him to buy more later and eat enough."

"I'm not sure. Maybe it's at the Friendship Store. I'll ask later."

Li Xuewu patted Li Haiyang on the shoulder from behind and said with a smile: "I'll give this box to you."

"Don't, Deputy Director Li, I just want to eat something fresh."

Li Haiyang quickly refused: "This is your friend's kindness, how can I accept it?"

He turned around and said with a smile: "Don't bother asking where to buy it. I can't buy things that can't be found in ordinary stores."

"Besides, it's three yuan a box!"
To be continued...