The next day at noon, Lao Liang stood outside the store that Shen Anan was renovating under the scorching sun. He was very nervous, like an ant on a hot pan, and was extremely anxious. He knew that he came here to discuss a major event that might change the fate of himself and his family.
Shen Anan came to the store as usual to check the progress of the renovation. When she saw Lao Liang waiting for her there, she was stunned for a moment, and then greeted him enthusiastically: "Deputy Director Liang, why are you standing here waiting for me in such a hot day? What's the matter?"
Hearing this, Lao Liang turned his head and saw that it was Shen Anan. He nodded awkwardly, with a bit of nervousness on his face: “Comrade Shen, I…I want to talk to you.”
Hearing this, Shen Anan's eyes were full of confusion. Wasn't the last cooperation over because of their factory director's obstruction? What else did he want to talk to him about now?
"Let's go to that noodle soup shop and eat while we talk."
The two came to the noodle soup shop and found a quiet corner to sit down.
Lao Liang didn't order anything this time. He didn't have much appetite, so he just drank some tea.
Seeing him like this, Shen Anan was even more confused, “Deputy Director Liang, is there something wrong?”
Lao Liang took a deep breath and shook his head, "Comrade Shen, something has happened. Didn't you ask me last time if I wanted to go out on my own? I've been thinking about it recently, but I'm short of money and I've never opened a factory, so I'm not sure..."
Shen Anan was moved when she heard this. She was having a headache because she couldn't find a suitable person to manage the factory. Isn't this just the right person to be delivered to her door?
"Deputy Director Liang, I am also planning to open a factory, but I am worried that no one will help me manage it."
The two of them chatted back and forth, and the more they talked, the more they got along. Shen Anan said frankly: “Deputy Director Liang, I trust you. If you are willing, we can cooperate.”
Lao Liang was so excited when he heard this. He didn't expect Shen Anan to trust him so much: "Comrade Shen, are you really willing to cooperate with me? I...I am so grateful."
Shen Anan nodded seriously: "I'll pay, and you'll decide the rest of the factory business. We'll split it 50-50. I believe in your ability!"
The two of them finalized it.
At the same time, in the office of the state-owned garment factory, the factory director sat behind the shabby desk, brows furrowed, thinking about how to continue to put pressure on Lao Liang. He wanted to use this method to make Lao Liang submit to him, and it would be best if Lao Liang could beg him, so that he could take the opportunity to propose conditions and let Lao Liang give him some benefits when discussing cooperation later.
After thinking for a while and figuring out the right words to say, he quickly asked someone to call Lao Liang to his office.
As soon as Lao Liang entered the door, he felt the factory director's sarcastic attitude.
"Lao Liang, let me ask you to come. I won't lay the groundwork for you any further. I know you are a thoughtful person. You have found many partners for our factory director and you care about our factory. But sometimes, you have to pay attention to everyone's interests..."
The factory manager leaned back in his chair, his tone full of sarcasm.
Lao Liang stood in front of his desk. Although he was mentally prepared, he still felt a little uncomfortable with the factory director's attitude.
The so-called interests of all are nothing more than the benefits of the factory director and his relatives.
Seeing that Lao Liang didn't say anything, the factory director continued, "The factory has its own rules. You acted on your own. According to the rules, you have to be demoted to guard the warehouse. I value you, so I let you go so many times. But, there are some things that you have to think clearly about. You have to be flexible at work, don't you understand?"
Lao Liang listened to the factory director's words with coldness in his eyes.
Workaround? Didn't he change his mind when he was negotiating business with so many partners? Otherwise, where would we get the cooperation? But being flexible means giving benefits to these people? Why?
Fortunately, he now has the support of Shen Anan and a better way out. There is no need to suffer here anymore. Otherwise, he really couldn't imagine that he would have to work under such a person all his life!
"Director, I came here today to tell you that I plan to resign." Lao Liang said calmly.
The factory manager was stunned when he heard this. He thought that this conversation would make Lao Liang think things through and they could be on the same boat in the future, but he never expected that Lao Liang would actually resign!
His expression changed, and then he sneered: "Resign? Think carefully, if you leave the factory, you will have nothing."
Lao Liang replied firmly: "I have thought it through clearly, Director. I have done my best in the factory over the years, but I think it is time to change the environment."
The factory director looked at Lao Liang and felt very aggrieved.
Although he was trying to make things difficult for Lao Liang, he knew very well that Lao Liang was the only one who could do things in the factory. None of his other relatives could be brought in to cooperate. Now that Lao Liang is gone, what should happen to the factory?
However, he also didn't believe that Lao Liang would leave.
He knew that there were so many mouths to feed in Lao Liang's family and he didn't have much money. How could he go into business so easily? She probably just thought that by saying this, she could win him back and give him a say later.
That’s a nice thought!
"Okay, since you have made up your mind, I won't keep you here." The factory director waved his hand, signaling Lao Liang that he could leave.
Lao Liang just left without looking back.
Watching him leave, the factory manager was so angry that he gasped and picked up the pen on the table and smashed it against the door.
good! Are you really leaving? He was waiting for Liang Zhengyi to come and beg him!
Liang Zhengyi walked out of the garment factory's gate, feeling so relieved, as if a heavy burden on his shoulders had finally been lifted. Without any hesitation, he got on his bike and hurried to find Shen Anan.
Shen Anan was talking to a few workers about the details of the renovation in the store. When she saw Lao Liang coming, she hurried over to greet him: "Deputy Director Liang... No, I should call you Director Liang now. How is it, is the problem resolved?"
Hearing this, Liang Zhengyi nodded, with a long-lost smile on his face: "Well! Just call me Lao Liang. I've resigned. Now I'm relaxed and can start our factory."
After hearing this, Shen Anan was also happy for Lao Liang: "That's great! By the way, just now you said that a boss you know has a vacant factory building. It's still early now, let's go over and take a look."
The two hit it off and went to the vacant factory together. The factory is located on the edge of the county town and close to the sea. The surrounding environment is quiet. What’s even more interesting is that there is a road leading directly to the west of the city, making transportation convenient.
When we arrived at the factory, the boss Liang Zhengyi introduced was already waiting there. The boss was a kind man. He took Shen Anan and the other two to visit the entire factory.
Shen Anan looked around carefully and was very satisfied. This factory building not only had a large space and good lighting, but also had a reasonable rent. It was an ideal location for opening a garment factory.
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