"Director Wang, is there anything else? I need to call a factory in the city to order a batch of goods for our unit." Zhao Tianyu didn't want to stay here for another second, so he had to bring up work.

"Yes, yes, I called you here today to talk to you about something. Liang Xiaohe and Zhang Mei got into an argument with a customer this morning, and they even made the customer faint. This incident has had a very bad impact, and I want to deal with it seriously, but I'm afraid you might have some reservations, so I wanted to talk to you about it," Director Wang said with a smile.

Director Wang, as expected of a leader, was shocked inside, but showed no sign of it on his face.

“Director Wang, Xiaohe did something wrong, and it is right for you to deal with her. I have no objection. Whatever punishment she receives, it is her own fault,” Zhao Tianyu said.

"Xiao Zhao, I'm relieved to hear you say that." Director Wang patted Zhao Tianyu on the shoulder, his face showing satisfaction.

Not long after Zhao Tianyu left, Director Wang called Old Chen from the personnel department, and the two whispered to each other behind closed office doors.

Not long after I started work in the afternoon, the defective fabrics were sold out.

The crowd in front of the fabric counter quickly dispersed.

Not long after Liang Xiaohe and Zhang Mei sat down, Old Chen from the personnel department arrived.

Old Chen came to inform them that both of them would have five yuan deducted from their wages this month.

"What? Deduct our wages? Why are you deducting our wages?" Liang Xiaohe jumped up.

Liang Xiaohe felt that this month had been incredibly unlucky.

First, Zhao Tianyu crossed out half a day of attendance, resulting in the loss of half a day's wages and the two yuan full attendance bonus. Now, Lao Chen is saying he'll deduct five yuan from my wages.

That's five yuan!

After a month of hard work, 7.5 yuan of her 25 yuan salary is going to be deducted now. How much will she have left next month?

"Old Chen, who gave the order to deduct our wages?" Zhang Mei stopped Liang Xiaohe from arguing and asked.

Zhang Mei was more clear-headed than Liang Xiaohe.

Old Chen came to inform them, not to ask for their opinions.

Since things have already come to this, Liang Xiaohe's scolding of Lao Chen will only offend Lao Chen and will not help at all.

It would be better to figure out why the salary was deducted and then see if there are any ways to remedy the situation.

"Director Wang gave the order personally. You two got into an argument with a customer at work today, and you made the customer faint. Director Wang said that this kind of bad behavior must be resolutely stopped. Considering that this is your first offense, you will each be fined five yuan as a warning. If you do it again, you will be suspended from work and sent home to reflect on your actions," Old Chen replied expressionlessly.

Old Chen knew all about the complicated things Liang Xiaohe and Zhang Mei were up to.

To deliberately argue with a customer just to keep a few flawed pieces of fabric as a favor, they really think everyone else is a fool.

Liang Xiaohe and Zhang Mei exchanged a glance, and saw a hint of surprise in each other's eyes.

Director Wang used to never care about arguments between sales clerks and customers, so why is he suddenly getting involved today?

Thinking about the meager wages that had been deducted, Liang Xiaohe angrily questioned Lao Chen: "We're not the only ones who have argued with customers at our supply and marketing cooperative! Why are you only deducting our wages? This is so unfair."

If it weren't for the fear of offending her colleagues, Liang Xiaohe could easily give several examples of arguing with customers right now.

"This regulation just came out, and you two just happened to be affected," Old Chen said in a serious tone. "I've already notified you, so don't say you didn't know when you get your salaries next month."

"Old Chen, tell us the truth, is someone eyeing the job at the fabric counter? Does Director Wang want us to vacate our positions?" Zhang Mei thought she had caught the truth and whispered to Old Chen.

"That's not true. Our supply and marketing cooperative won't be hiring anyone this year," Old Chen shook his head and said.

"Also, you two dress neatly tomorrow morning and go with Director Wang to the customer's house to apologize. Remember to be respectful. If the customer doesn't forgive you, you'll not only have your wages deducted, but you'll also be suspended and have to write self-criticisms."

"He wants me suspended from my post and forced to write a self-criticism? Old Chen, Director Wang is going too far!" Liang Xiaohe's face turned red with anger.

According to the regulations of the supply and marketing cooperative, no salary will be paid during the suspension period.

Liang Xiaohe can't afford to lose her income, otherwise, how will she send money to her family next month?

Besides, she's just an old woman from the countryside. They were just insulted, why should they have to come to her house to apologize? Don't they have any pride?

Zhang Mei remained silent, seemingly lost in thought.

This time, they've really messed up. That old woman who fainted today is definitely not an ordinary person.

Otherwise, Director Wang wouldn't have handled it so efficiently; he'll be taking them to apologize tomorrow.

"Liang Xiaohe, if you have any complaints, go talk to Director Wang yourself. I'm just a messenger." After saying that, Old Chen turned and left.

"Sister Mei, what should we do?" Looking at Old Chen's retreating figure, Liang Xiaohe was so angry that she almost cried.

"Xiao He, why don't you ask your Deputy Director Zhao to put in a good word for you with Director Wang?" Zhang Mei urged.

Zhang Mei was calculating in her head.

Zhao Tianyu pleaded with Director Wang on her behalf, and if it worked, Zhang Mei could also benefit from Liang Xiaohe's situation.

Even if it doesn't work out, with Liang Xiaohe and his wife taking the lead, Director Wang won't blame Zhang Mei.

"Will it work? Judging from Old Chen's expression, Director Wang must be very angry today." Liang Xiaohe hesitated.

“It’s definitely possible. Your Deputy Director Zhao is very capable, and Director Wang has always thought highly of him. As long as Deputy Director Zhao is willing to help, Director Wang will definitely give him some face. Even if it only means a two-yuan reduction in his salary, it would be great!” Zhang Mei said.

"Alright, I'll talk to Tianyu tonight." Liang Xiaohe was swayed by Zhang Mei and became quite smug.

The Zhao family.

Zhao Zhenzhu and Wu Meiyun were making clothes in the workshop when Zhao Qingshan returned with Zhou Jiakai.

"Meiyun, Zhenzhu, we're back!" Zhao Qingshan shouted as soon as he entered the door.

"Grandma, Mom, we're back!" Zhou Jiakai called out.

"Qingshan, can't you teach him something good? Jiakai used to be so well-mannered! He's so polite and gentle, but now you've completely corrupted him. Can't he speak properly? Why does he have to yell like that?" Wu Meiyun came out to greet him and scolded Zhao Qingshan.

"Hehehe... I got so excited that I forgot to control myself," Zhao Qingshan said with a laugh.

"The matter was accomplished?" A hint of joy flashed across Wu Meiyun's face.

This afternoon, Zhao Qingshan took Zhou Jiakai to meet Principal Wang of the Central Primary School.

Seeing the excited look on Zhao Qingshan's face, Wu Meiyun guessed that Zhou Jiakai's transfer to the school should have been arranged.

"It's done! Jia Kai really made me look good today..." Zhao Qingshan said with a beaming face.

Zhao Qingshan originally thought that, given his relationship with Principal Wang, Principal Wang would definitely agree to Zhou Jiakai's enrollment as long as he asked.

Unexpectedly, Principal Wang said he would test Zhou Jiakai before deciding whether to accept him or not.

Before Zhao Qingshan changed his expression, Principal Wang told him that he was doing this for Zhou Jiakai's own good.