Chapter 73 follows this approach.
Shen Jiao went without hesitation, immediately heading to find Yu Jun. She refused to believe that someone of her rank couldn't handle her. If one time wasn't enough, she'd try again. She wanted everyone, from top to bottom, to know what kind of person Yao Fanghua was.
So Shen Jiao went to Yu Jun to tell him about her grievances.
"It's because my arrival was so sudden that Director Yao must have been unhappy. You saw it at the meeting; she had a cold face and didn't clap her hands, clearly not welcoming me. I was thinking of calling her and Director Zhang into my office to get to know each other better and ease the tension so we could start working more smoothly, but Director Yao kept a cold face the whole time. All I asked was for her to find someone to help me clean up, and she got all worked up. She argued with everything I said. I've never met a subordinate like this before; she's too individualistic. Factory Director, you're experienced and knowledgeable; please teach me how to manage a subordinate like this?" Shen Jiao looked at Yu Jun with her eyes fixed on him.
Yu Jun picked up his teacup and took a sip. Having seen it all, what was there to be confused about? He figured out a bit of the trick; so this guy was like this after all. He could imagine how this guy viewed Qi Dongming—it was definitely even worse.
Xiao Qi is still young and lacks composure. Yu Jun calmly sipped his tea, feeling slightly pleased with himself, thinking he had won.
Yu Jun put down his teacup. "Xiao Yao, you've been so focused on your work, the workload is heavy and the pressure is great, so you've been a bit blunt. Director Shen, please bear with you. In the future, if you need cleaning, just go to the factory office. They're in charge of that."
Shen Jiao didn't expect to do anything to Yao Fanghua on the first day. She would gradually amplify Yao Fanghua's flaws, letting the whole factory know that Yao Fanghua was no good. Besides, she had a trump card.
The two women spoke with their office door wide open, and by the afternoon, the whole factory knew. Director Yao had quite the temper, refusing to submit to the new deputy factory manager and getting bullied terribly. It's always the case that superiors intimidate subordinates; Director Yao was formidable, daring to challenge her immediate superior—a testament to her youthful arrogance. Director Zhang, on the other hand, was more experienced and skilled. Rumor had it she personally went to wipe the new leader's desk. Everyone was in for amusement, waiting for the two young, beautiful leaders to clash, wanting to know who would prevail.
That evening, Yao Fanghua drank alone at home.
Yu Jun went to his old comrade's house for drinks.
Yu Jun: "So it's the Shen family. I've heard of the Shen family before. A few years ago, they were feared by everyone."
"Hehe, do you know who this Shen Jiao married?" Li Yaozhong didn't keep him in suspense, took a swig of the good wine Lao Yu had brought, and said, "Sun Baoshan's son, hahaha." But damn it, he was dying to keep it all to himself. No wonder old women love to gossip; it's so hard to hold it in.
"Hiss, aren't Sun Baoshan and Qi Dongming mortal enemies?"
Li Yaozhong wiped his greasy mouth. "You bet it is! This pig's trotters are really good. You should try them."
Li Yaozhong drank another cup of wine. "Everyone thought that little wench wouldn't be so arrogant anymore, hehehe, guess what?"
Li Yaozhong slammed his fist on the table and laughed, "Little Qi's got no self-control! He slept with his nemesis's daughter-in-law, damn it! Old Sun will be furious when he finds out, no, I mean his son will be furious. Dogs fighting, neither of them are good people. In previous years, the Sun and Shen families colluded and harmed so many people, they were utterly heartless."
Yu Jun's lips twitched. Could he say he didn't want to be on the same wavelength as this guy?
"Doesn't anyone in your factory say anything?" or "Doesn't anyone spread rumors?"
"Who would dare? In the machinery factory now, Qi Dongming is the one in charge. He decides everything—appointments, dismissals, salaries, and bonuses. He can promote someone with a single word, and he has plenty of ways to get rid of someone. Besides, honest people wouldn't think that way. Even the shrewd and observant ones are just guessing; they don't have any real evidence. You might say something rude today, and you could be packing your bags and leaving tomorrow."
"You have it?" Yu Jun glanced at him. Knowing the old man as he did, he knew he wouldn't say such things without evidence or certainty. He wouldn't spread rumors and falsely accuse people. This rough old man had that much of a bottom line.
"Hehehehe," Li Yaozhong chuckled mischievously, "I have no evidence, but I saw it with my own eyes. Ouch, my eyes!" Li Yaozhong covered his eyes.
Yu Jun: ...He knew to cover his eyes in front of him, but he was sure that the bastard was staring at him without blinking.
Yu Jun said coolly, "Isn't it great? Isn't it exciting?"
Li Yaozhong chuckled, not denying it; he was indeed completely captivated at the time. He lay on the roof of the auditorium, watching intently through binoculars, his face flushed with excitement.
Qi Dongming's office was on the top floor of the office building. He thought he was at the highest point and that if he worked on the floor, no one could see him. Little did he know that there was someone lying on the roof of the auditorium diagonally opposite, holding binoculars.
Li Yaozhong, a former reconnaissance soldier now working in security, has a habit, perhaps an occupational hazard, of secretly climbing to high places with binoculars to observe—well, to reconnoiter. He tells himself it's necessary for his job, that this way he has a complete grasp of the factory's situation, which will better aid his security work. It makes perfect sense. With conviction, freed from constraints, and protected by his position, Li Yaozhong has set free.
"You're telling me you can blame me? You're telling me they couldn't have done this somewhere else? Do they think the factory is their personal property?!"
"How do you know he's not somewhere else? Qi Dongming is younger than us; you old bones can't understand the feeling of impulsiveness." Yu Jun took a sip of his good wine. Old Li, that rough guy, gets even rougher when no one's around. At his age, he's still so indecent; Yu Jun's ears are full of stories about lewd men and women. Compared to him, Yu Jun feels like a refined scoundrel. Oh dear.
"Oh dear." This is basically saying that Qi Dongming is driven by lust and can't control his erection, acting recklessly regardless of the situation. Li Yaozhong slapped his thigh, "It has to be you, Lao Yu. How do you put such a despicable thing into such a respectable way?"
Yu Jun glanced at him sideways and said, "Didn't you also say that he treats the factory as his home?"
Li Yaozhong slapped his thigh and laughed heartily, insisting on having a drink with Yu Jun. "We have to drink our fill today, or you're not leaving."
"Slow down, you're wasting my good wine."
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The next day, as soon as Yao Fanghua arrived at the factory, she received another call from Shen Jiao, asking her to come to the office.
Yao Fanghua took a deep breath and went upstairs.
She made up her mind last night: she would control her temper. She couldn't fall into Shen Jiao's trap, and she couldn't let Shen Jiao find any fault with her. Otherwise, she would suffer losses and cause trouble for Director Yu as well.
To everyone's surprise, Shen Jiao announced she would organize a skills test. Yao Fanghua felt her temper flare up again. Shen Jiao was going to test her? Haha, how ridiculous.
Shen Jiao smiled and said, "I'm new here and don't know everyone's skill level. This skills test will be a good opportunity for me to get to know the level of the technical and quality control personnel."
Those who pass will continue to perform their duties, while those who fail will need to strengthen their learning and retake the exam after a period of time. If they still fail, it means they are not suitable for this position, and they will likely have to be reassigned. At the very least, their salary will be deducted.
You two section chiefs need to set an example and convey this message to your subordinates.
Zhang Hua was stunned. Looking at Yao Fanghua, who was bowing her head and remaining silent, he had no choice but to ask, "Do I have to take the exam too?"
Shen Jiao nodded, "I believe in Director Zhang's abilities." She then winked at Zhang Hua.
Zhang Hua's mind was made up.
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