Feng Haidong arrived at the door of factory director Nian Zhipeng's office, and before he even entered, he heard people inside discussing him.

"Director Nian, Feng Haidong's actions are having a really bad influence."

"Yes, he used to be late or leave early all the time. This time it's even more outrageous. He actually took a month off, and he didn't even explain what it was about?"

"Director Nian, this matter must be dealt with seriously."

"Yes, we must deal with Feng Haidong this time, otherwise everyone in the factory will follow his example, and how will the factory operate?"

"I also heard that he's now running his own business, opening a crayfish restaurant, and business is booming. He doesn't care about our factory at all."

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"So at times like this, we need to teach him a lesson. Since he doesn't care about his work at the factory, we might as well let him go home and focus on his business."

Hearing this from outside the door, Feng Haidong smiled slightly, stepped forward, and gently knocked on the door.

Without waiting for a response from the person inside, Feng Haidong pushed the door open and went in.

"Director Nian, you wanted to see me?"

Upon seeing Feng Haidong arrive, those who had been gossiping about him immediately fell silent.

Seeing this, Nian Zhipeng felt somewhat helpless, but still waved and said, "Xiao Feng, come in first."

Feng Haidong entered the factory director's office and considerately closed the door behind him.

Standing in the factory director's office, Feng Haidong looked around, smiled, and said, "Why are all the leaders here? Are they planning to hold a criticism session against me?"

These words made everyone present feel somewhat embarrassed.

Especially when Feng Haidong's gaze swept over Lin Youzhi, the latter even subconsciously shrank back, completely lowering his head and not daring to meet Feng Haidong's gaze.

Seeing this situation, Nian Zhipeng gave a helpless, bitter smile.

"Haidong, we've called you over because everyone wants to ask you what happened at home that caused you to take a month off?"

Feng Haidong replied directly: "Factory director, I did have some urgent business this month, mainly my wife's matter. She was sent to another city by her company, but some problems arose. I was worried that my wife would suffer in another city, so I rushed over, which is why I was delayed for a month."

After hearing what Feng Haidong said, Nian Zhipeng was somewhat surprised: "Your wife was sent to another city by her work unit? Something happened to her there? Is she alright?"

Feng Haidong said, "She's fine now, but she still has some things to take care of, so she's still out of town for the time being."

Nian Zhipeng then addressed the others, saying, "What do you all think? Feng Haidong's situation is indeed a special case. His wife had an accident in another city. If he doesn't go, he can't very well send his parents over, can he?"

Before Feng Haidong arrived, many people who had opinions about him immediately changed their attitudes.

"If that's the case for Factory Director Nian, then it's indeed understandable."

"Yes, yes, this is a special case, so it should be understood."

"In that case, Xiao Feng has a legitimate reason for taking leave, so the factory should definitely continue to support him."

Nian Zhipeng looked at Lin Youzhi and asked, "Deputy Factory Director Lin, what do you think?"

Lin Youzhi was directly called out, which made him feel a chill. Recalling Feng Haidong's warning to him, he felt a sense of unease.

Lin Youzhi immediately stood up and said, "Director Nian, I had no objection to Feng Haidong's leave request. Today, I didn't ask everyone to come to you."

Lin Youzhi's hasty attempt to distance himself from the situation left everyone present feeling somewhat puzzled.

Feng Haidong smiled and said, "Since Deputy Factory Director Lin is such a considerate leader to us workers, he must understand why I asked for leave. I believe Deputy Factory Director Lin would never intentionally target me."

Lin Youzhi quickly said, "Yes, yes, Xiao Feng, you really mustn't misunderstand."

It would have been better if Feng Haidong hadn't spoken, because he started talking to Lin Youzhi.

This made the others present even more puzzled, and they were all unsure of what was going on between Feng Haidong and Lin Youzhi.

Factory Director Nian said, "Alright, alright, now that things have been clarified, everyone should go back. I have something else to discuss with Xiao Feng."

Upon hearing what the factory manager said, Lin Youzhi was the first to quickly take his leave.

The others also left one after another.

After everyone left, Nian Zhipeng asked Feng Haidong to close the door, and then asked Feng Haidong to sit down.

Seeing Nian Zhipeng being so formal, Feng Haidong couldn't help but ask, "Director Nian, is there something you need? Just say it directly, you don't need to be so polite with me, it makes me a little uneasy."

Nian Zhipeng said, "Haidong, as you know, your wife's boss, Ding Huaixiao, and I are comrades-in-arms."

Upon hearing Nian Zhipeng's words, Feng Haidong immediately realized that Nian Zhipeng meant that Ding Huaixiao had already told him some things.

However, Feng Haidong was not quite sure how much Ding Huaixiao had discussed with Nian Zhipeng.

Feng Haidong didn't speak, but quietly looked at Nian Zhipeng.

As a result, Nian Zhipeng also remained silent.

After a brief standoff, Nian Zhipeng finally spoke first: "Haidong, I've already heard from Lao Ding that you went to help the liquor market bring in a winery to set up shop."

Upon hearing this, Feng Haidong breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that Ding Huaixiao hadn't revealed his wife's pregnancy.

He decisively picked up where Nian Zhipeng left off, saying, "Director Nian, this was originally my wife's business, but she ran into some trouble, so I have to handle it for her myself."

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