When Wang Erniu returned to the factory, a glint of cunning flashed in his eyes.

The factory's R&D team is quite capable; otherwise, they wouldn't have been able to develop new parts in such a short time.

It's still under wraps; only a few high-ranking executives at the factory know about it.

However, the whole factory soon found out.

After the rewards are distributed, a notice will be posted to commend them.

Shen Bei took 1,000 yuan by himself, and when he got home, he would definitely tell his family.

Wang Erniu thought that he would have no scruples then and would use others to bring down the research and development team.

At this moment, the Shen family...

Shen Bei briefly explained the bonus, and Shen Nan kept rubbing his hands together after listening.

Everyone else was so shocked they couldn't speak.

When the two entered the factory, their families looked down on Shen Bei's job.

Although both of them worked in factories, Shen Bei was never home, devoting himself entirely to his work and staying in the dormitory all day.

Shen Nan goes to get off work and leaves work on time, and when she gets home from get off work, she helps take care of several children.

The Shen family hasn't split up yet; all household income, including wages, needs to be handed over to the government.

However, no bonus is needed.

At that time, Shenbei's mother said that if he was envious, he should work hard and try to win the bonus.

The workshop also has rewards and punishments, including piece-rate bonuses.

However, the maximum price is only 50 yuan.

Shen Bei: "What's wrong? Are you scared stiff?"

He placed a stack of ten-yuan bills on the table and straightened his back.

He heard his daughter-in-law's complaints and his mother's scolding all the time.

The biggest problem at home right now is money; all the little arguments and squabbles are caused by not having enough money.

"Brother, you should save the money quickly." Shen Nan was envious, but genuinely happy for his older brother.

The two brothers have a good relationship and have lived together for many years without separating.

Both of their wives were understanding and didn't hold it against them.

Most importantly, Mother treated both people equally, without showing favoritism.

Shen Bei said, "I've already saved half of it; this is to supplement my family's income."

"Don't say anything yet. The children all need extra nutrition, and the older ones are of school age."

"When the time comes, you can register at the factory, and our child will be able to go to school in town..."

Shen Bei worked tirelessly, hoping to earn a bonus so he could send his children to school.

He joined the research and development team and realized the importance of learning even more.

For people like them who have no connections, studying is the only way to change their fate.

“Brother…” Shen Nan choked up, his eyes red, and turned away to wipe the tears from the corners of his eyes.

In the following days, news of Shen Bei receiving a 1,000 yuan bonus spread throughout the entire factory.

While eating in the cafeteria, everyone was talking about it.

Wang Erniu sat down with the R&D team and subtly inquired about their situation.

But the R&D team members signed a confidentiality agreement and gave a completely transparent answer.

Shen Bei was so focused on eating that he didn't even look up at Wang Erniu.

Although Wang Erniu was the factory director, he was only in charge of the workshop and canteen.

The R&D team is directly managed by General Manager Lin.

Therefore, the R&D team was not worried about offending him.

After finishing his meal, Shen Bei got up to wash the aluminum lunchbox in the sink and then rushed back to the R&D team office.

"Director Wang, please don't mind him. That's just how he is; he's only focused on his work."

"That's right, this kind of person is arrogant."

"..."

Several workers nearby were talking all at once.

Li Chengbin, who was not far away, was engrossed in eating his rice. Hearing these words, he frowned deeply.

The R&D team should focus on research and development. What's wrong with going back to work after eating?

He looked up thoughtfully at Wang Erniu's back, shook his head, and thought that perhaps Wang Erniu had misunderstood.

Wang Erniu was found by Yun Shen, so there shouldn't be any problems.

Ren Donglai sat at the same table as Li Chengbin for dinner. He was flustered inside, but he didn't show it on his face.

After finishing his meal, he went back to his office.

Lin Ziyan and Sister Fang were checking the accounts when they saw him come in. They only looked up at him briefly and didn't say anything.

"Director Wang is inquiring about the R&D team..." Ren Donglai said, then felt uneasy, realizing he was tattling.

He's always been good at judging people; Wang Erniu is a very shrewd one.

Even someone as perceptive as Li Chengbing failed to notice anything amiss.

Lin Ziyan took out a receipt from the file folder. "Okay, I understand."

"Manager Ren, the machine has been delivered to the port today. Could you please go and inspect it?"

Ren Donglai's eyes lit up instantly, and he quickly left after taking the form.

Fangjie watched his departing figure, her lips twitching slightly.

Lin Ziyan closed the file, pinched her brow, and although she had anticipated Wang Erniu's actions, she still couldn't help but feel a chill in her heart.

"Wang Erniu is a strange guy. He's not supposed to be in charge of the R&D team, so why is he asking around in private?"

"The food in the factory canteen is getting worse and worse, why doesn't he do anything about it?" Fangjie murmured.

He was said to be a poor manager, but the workshop was managed very well.

They say it's well-managed, but it seems like they haven't done anything at all.

"They're probably just curious; the news about the last reward has spread throughout the factory," Lin Ziyan said casually.

Today the sun shines brightly, and the sky is high and the clouds are light.

Sunlight streamed into the office, casting a warm, orange glow.

Lin Ziyan packed her things, preparing to go straight home.

I've been so busy these past few days, but I promised to make candied sweet potatoes for my sisters.

She and Fangjie returned to the courtyard, where Grandma had already prepared sweet potato chunks.

"Tsk, even the mangoes are cut up." Sister Fang followed Lin Ziyan into the main room and clicked her tongue a few times.

At the same time, she began to look forward to the mango double-skin milk pudding that Lin Ziyan had mentioned.

The chubby girl stared at Lin Ziyan with hopeful eyes.

Lin Ziyan put on an apron and went into the kitchen.

"Sister, let's make candied sweet potatoes first..." Jiaojiao followed her, blinking her eyes.

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