The 70s: Transmigrated into a Widow, Getting Rich with My Well-Behaved Little Daughter

Transmigrated into a young peasant widow, in order to live well, break away from the greedy in-laws, and live a prosperous life, she works hard to raise her child.

Many troubles cluster at a ...

Chapter 24 Innovation Takes Shape, Old Ideas Obstacle

Liu Lu took a deep breath and pushed the proposal in her hand towards everyone.

“I have a new idea. This production management solution can improve our efficiency by at least 30%.” The meeting room buzzed with excitement, like a pot of water about to boil.

The veteran employees whispered among themselves, their expressions varied.

Factory Director Wang rested his chin on his hand, staring intently at the proposal, nodding occasionally.

"A 30% increase? Director Liu, that's no small amount. You can't just make things up." Old Li, the workshop's veteran foreman, was the first to challenge him. He adjusted his reading glasses, his tone tinged with skepticism.

Several other long-time employees echoed this sentiment, believing that Liu Lu's idea was too radical and too risky.

“Old Li, I’ve done detailed calculations and simulations for this plan, and the data is all here.” Liu Lu pointed to the charts on the plan, her tone firm. “I know everyone is used to the old model, but times are changing, and we must change with it.”

“Director Liu, we’ve been in this business for decades, what haven’t we seen? The old model may be slower, but it’s stable and reliable. Your fancy new approach, if something goes wrong, who will be responsible?” Old Zhao, another workshop director, spoke in a tough tone, clearly not buying into the new plan.

The atmosphere in the meeting room suddenly became tense.

Liu Lu patiently explained the advantages and feasibility of the new solution one by one, and cited examples of successful applications in other factories.

But the veteran employees remained stubborn, believing that Liu Lu was just messing around and turning the factory into a mess.

The two sides were deadlocked, and the atmosphere in the meeting room was tense.

Factory Director Wang coughed, trying to ease the tension: "Everyone, calm down. Director Liu's plan is also for the good of the factory..."

"For the good of the factory? I think it's for her own reputation!" Old Zhao suddenly raised his voice, his tone full of sarcasm. "Coming here with so many new tricks right away, is she trying to prove she's better than us old guys?"

Liu Lu's face darkened, and she was about to retort when she heard a clear voice: "Mom, don't be angry!" Xiao Bei had appeared at the door of the conference room at some point, holding a drawing in her hand, and looking at Liu Lu with a worried expression.

"Mom, look at my drawing!" Xiao Bei ran to Liu Lu's side with her short legs and held up the drawing in her hand.

The painting depicts a woman in a suit leading a group of people toward a bright future. Although the lines are childlike, they are full of innocence and hope.

The woman in the suit was Liu Lu.

"Mommy, look, don't you look like a superhero!" Little Bei looked up with a proud expression.

A warm feeling welled up in Liu Lu's heart. She knelt down and hugged her daughter.

"Thank you, baby, Mommy loves you very much." Xiao Bei's drawing, like a tiny seed, planted hope and strength in Liu Lu's heart.

She realized that she could not be defeated by the current predicament. For her daughter and for the future of the factory, she had to persevere.

Liu Lu took a deep breath, stood up again, and glanced at everyone in the conference room.

"Everyone, I understand your concerns and respect your experience. I don't intend to force the implementation of the new plan, but rather to select a small group of employees who are willing to try it to form a pilot team."

The meeting room fell silent immediately after these words were spoken.

The veteran employees looked at each other, clearly not expecting Liu Lu to make such a concession.

Old Zhao wanted to continue refuting, but seeing Liu Lu's determined eyes, he swallowed his words.

“Those who are willing to join the pilot group, please raise your hands.” As soon as Liu Lu finished speaking, several young employees immediately raised their hands, their eyes filled with anticipation and excitement.

The veteran employees shook their heads, adopting a wait-and-see attitude, wanting to see what Liu Lu was up to.

As Director Wang watched this scene, a barely perceptible smile appeared on his lips.

He knew that Liu Lu's path of reform had only just begun.

After the pilot team was established, Liu Lu devoted herself to the implementation of the new plan.

She patiently guided the group members, explaining the operating procedures again and again, and answering their questions tirelessly.

The veteran employees watched coldly, waiting to see Liu Lu make a fool of herself.

A few days later, Lao Li passed by the pilot group's workshop and glanced at the production data casually.

He rubbed his eyes, thinking he was seeing things.

“This…how is this possible?” he muttered to himself, his voice filled with disbelief.

Under Liu Lu's leadership, the pilot team was like a shot in the arm, showing unprecedented vitality.

The implementation of the new plan has streamlined the previously cumbersome process, significantly improved efficiency, and the numbers on the data reports have soared, far exceeding the expected 30%.

Even more surprisingly, product quality has also improved significantly, with a substantial decrease in the defect rate, resulting in overwhelmingly positive customer feedback.

When Lao Li passed by the pilot group's workshop again, he witnessed the earth-shaking changes firsthand.

He rubbed his eyes, as if he couldn't believe what he was seeing.

The once noisy workshop became orderly, and the workers operated skillfully and cooperated well, with production efficiency that left him speechless.

He picked up a finished product and examined it carefully. The smooth surface and exquisite workmanship all demonstrated the great progress brought about by the new solution.

"This...how is this possible?" Old Li muttered to himself, his tone filled with disbelief.

He once confidently believed that the new plan was a pipe dream, but now reality has given him a harsh slap in the face.

He originally wanted to make a few sarcastic remarks, but found that he couldn't find any reason to refute them.

Old Zhao and several other veteran employees also learned about the pilot group's achievements and came to observe.

They had initially come expecting a laugh, but they were all stunned into silence.

The success of the pilot group forced them to re-examine Liu Lu's reform plan.

Factory Director Wang was overjoyed when he saw the pilot project's results.

At a general meeting of all employees, he publicly expressed his support for Liu Lu's reform plan and asked other employees to actively cooperate and promote the new plan to the entire factory as soon as possible.

"Facts speak louder than words," Director Wang said firmly. "The success of the pilot project proves that Director Liu's plan is feasible. I hope everyone can put aside their prejudices, actively learn new technologies and methods, and contribute to the development of the factory!"

Director Wang's words resonated deeply within the factory, generating a tremendous response.

The initial opposition gradually weakened, and more and more employees began to express their support for the new plan.

Looking at all this, Liu Lu felt a surge of satisfaction.

She knew that her efforts had not been in vain, and the seeds of innovation had begun to take root and sprout.

However, at that moment, a discordant voice suddenly rang out: "Director Wang, I have another question..." Old Zhao slowly stood up, his eyes flickering, and looked at Liu Lu meaningfully...

The pilot project's success spread like a spring breeze throughout the factory, and the initial skepticism gradually dissipated, replaced by anticipation and enthusiasm for the new solution.

Liu Lu led her team to gradually promote the new solution to various workshops.

From initial resistance to gradual acceptance and then to active cooperation, the workers have brought unprecedented vitality to the entire factory.

Production efficiency has steadily improved, product quality has significantly increased, and orders are pouring in like snowflakes, making the factory a thriving place.

Old Li, once the most stubborn opponent, has now become a staunch supporter of the new plan.

He praised Liu Lu's plan to everyone he met, and even took the initiative to help other workers learn new technologies.

Although Lao Zhao didn't say it, he actively cooperated and meticulously implemented every step of the new plan.

Factory Director Wang was overjoyed and praised Liu Lu to everyone he met, saying that he was the factory's lucky star and that he had the foresight to bring this talented woman into the factory.

However, amidst this thriving scene, a hidden worry quietly began to grow in Liu Lu's heart.

During a routine data analysis, Liu Lu astutely noticed some anomalies.

Some key data fluctuated significantly and deviated markedly from expectations, which is inconsistent with the expected effects of the new plan.

"This is impossible!" Liu Lu frowned, staring at the data charts on the computer screen, her mind filled with doubts.

The new solution has been repeatedly tested and verified, and such a problem should not occur.

She immediately gathered her team members, carefully analyzed the relevant data, and conducted a comprehensive investigation of the production process in an attempt to find the problem.

However, the results of the investigation only confused her more.

All equipment was operating normally, workers were operating in accordance with regulations, and there were no abnormalities.

Could it be a data error?

Liu Lu checked the data entry and statistics process again, but still found no problems.

"What on earth is going on?" Liu Lu was completely baffled, and an ominous premonition spread through her heart.

She had a vague feeling that there was an unseen force behind this, secretly sabotaging the implementation of the new plan.

In order to find out the truth, Liu Lu decided to launch a secret investigation.

She retrieved the factory's surveillance footage and carefully observed every step, trying to find any clues.

Late at night, Liu Lu was working overtime alone in the office, repeatedly reviewing the surveillance footage.

Suddenly, a fleeting image caught her attention.

In the video, a blurry figure sneaks into the control room, seemingly performing some kind of operation.

Liu Lu immediately slowed down the playback speed and carefully tried to identify the figure.

"It's him?" Liu Lu was startled and recognized the figure.

"Director Wang, I think we need to talk..." Liu Lu picked up the phone and dialed a number.