Chapter 616 Criticism

Because 516 is a military factory, the cadres here are known for their decisive and efficient work style, and they generally don't drag things out.

Lu Qiaoge quickly finished writing the application, and then Lao Hu rode his bicycle towards the factory.

Lu Qiaoge was originally going to take Lao Hu to the factory director's office, but Lao Hu waved his hand and said to her, "You go ahead with your work, I'll get there quickly by bicycle."

Lu Qiaoge didn't force her, and she drove the Jeep to the Foreign Trade Bureau.

He held a meeting with the other members, during which Lao Zhou talked to everyone about the matter of replicating cultural relics.

The first batch of replica cultural relics has been successfully fired and transported to Guangcheng.

Once the other side receives the money without any issues, the funds will be transferred to the relevant department.

Lu Qiaoge still needs to go to the down jacket factory.

Although she did not participate in the management and daily operation of the down jacket factory, Lao Liu was a quick-witted person. Although he was much older than Lu Qiaoge, he never acted like an old man in front of Lu Qiaoge.

He felt like a student in front of Lu Qiaoge, with so much to learn.

So the old man and the young man get along quite well.

Old Liu considered himself Lu Qiaoge's student, but he also treated Lu Qiaoge like a junior. He kept all kinds of candy in his office drawer and would give Lu Qiaoge candy every time he came.

Therefore, Lu Qiaoge also had a very good impression of Lao Liu.

We also pay special attention to down jacket factories.

It just so happens that today is Monday, and since I've already driven to the Foreign Trade Bureau, I might as well go to the down jacket factory.

After Lu Qiaoge left, Xiao Gu went to find Director Zhou.

When Director Zhou saw Xiao Gu arrive, he frowned. The higher-ups sent her down to learn something, and he genuinely wanted her to learn something before returning home.

But this young Gu has quite a wealth of theoretical knowledge.

But it really doesn't work in practice.

Therefore, Lao Zhou did not let her be in charge of this batch of replica cultural relics.

I just asked her to do some trivial things within her capabilities.

Xiao Gu looked at Director Zhou and said directly, "Director Zhou, I know what you mean. You don't trust me. Of course, I don't have much experience, and I'm not like Lu Qiaoge who has actually been involved in so much foreign trade and even has frequent contact with Hong Kong businessmen. But I came here to learn. You can't let me go back without learning anything."

Old Zhou was stunned for a moment, not expecting that Xiao Gu would actually get emotional.

Old Zhou looked up at Xiao Gu, and after a few breaths, said in a gentle voice, "Then tell me what you want to learn?"

"No matter what, you're Lu Qiaoge's boss, right? If you ask her to take me under her wing for a few days, do you think she'll disagree? Of course, she might disagree, since Lu Qiaoge likes to be alone, and it seems she's like that in the training class too. If Lu Qiaoge doesn't like taking me under her wing, then so be it."

Although Lao Zhou is a gay man, he is also very thoughtful.

After careful consideration, I realized that Xiao Gu had a problem with Lu Qiaoge.

But he didn't understand.

For no apparent reason, what grievance do you have against Lu Qiaoge?

To be honest, Lu Qiaoge is neither your teacher nor your superior.

She has no obligation to teach or guide you in your work.

Of course, that's not how you say it.

"Xiao Gu, are you upset? Do you not understand your current situation?"

But why did you single out Lu Qiaoge? To be honest, one of you is on temporary assignment and the other is an intern; there's no distinction between primary and secondary roles.

As you know, Lu Qiaoge holds multiple positions; she's incredibly busy. She had a meeting at the food factory early this morning, and then another meeting at the Foreign Trade Bureau, keeping track of the progress of that shipment.

Now she's gone to the down jacket factory.

This is not about going it alone.

She has a heavy burden on her shoulders, and Xiao Gu, you must understand this.

Some things shouldn't be said casually; you have to think them through.

Xiao Gu's face immediately turned red.

Unexpectedly, Director Zhou, who was usually all smiles and gentleness, criticized her so mercilessly.

Her eyes immediately filled with tears.

Old Zhou suddenly felt like he had a splitting headache.

Fortunately, the office door was open, and anyone walking by could see him. He was sitting behind his desk, some distance away from Xiao Gu.

Old Zhou frowned and continued, "You are now an adult and have entered society. No matter where you work in the future, you will face many complex situations."

No one is perfect; it's impossible for everything you do or say to be right.

You should humbly accept criticism from both your superiors and colleagues.

What's wrong with you crying and sobbing like this?

Do you think what I said is wrong? Are you feeling wronged?

Xiao Gu quickly wiped away her tears and said in a choked voice, "Director Zhou, you've misunderstood me. I have no problem with Lu Qiaoge. I just want to learn from her, so why won't anyone let me? I just don't understand, and that's why I feel so wronged."

Old Zhou sighed helplessly.

"As I just mentioned, Lu Qiaoge is very busy, holding multiple positions. She still works as a mediator at the street office, and she also manages the food factory and the down jacket factory. There are many tasks that need to be arranged by her."

Tell me, how did she mentor you in those different units?

Besides, whatever job she did at the Foreign Trade Bureau, wasn't it all out in the open? Didn't she never try to hide it from you?"

"Little Gu, as the old saying goes, the master leads you through the door, but the practice is up to you. Learning isn't a rigid arrangement. In many cases, our work is also very flexible."

For example, these past few days everyone has been busy with the export of counterfeit cultural relics, and you've learned something from that. You should learn to apply what you've learned to other situations.

Replicating cultural relics is one approach now, but what about other methods?

No one can teach you this, because many times even we ourselves don't know what we can do to earn foreign exchange for the country.

We all learned as we went along.

Xiao Gu's face flushed red, and she lowered her head without saying a word.

However, she regretted it deeply; she shouldn't have impulsively come to Lao Zhou to complain.

It seems that after she leaves the office, Lao Zhou will call Beidu to report on his performance here.

Then will Beidu allow me to return early?

Director Zhou criticized Xiao Gu, then softened his tone and said to her, "Go back to work first. Maybe some of my words were a bit harsh, but I think it will be good for you if you can take them to heart."

Xiao Gu left Lao Zhou's office.

Old Zhou's office is his own, and the large office was temporarily set up, but they are both on the same floor.

When a man in his thirties saw Xiao Gu, who was wiping away tears with her head down, come out of Director Zhou's office, his eyes flickered, and he quickly took a few steps to stop Xiao Gu.

When Xiao Gu looked up, he saw it was Deputy Section Chief Fang from the Administrative Section.

He's also from Beijing; he was transferred here last year. He's my older sister's classmate.

(End of this chapter)