Chapter 84 The Wife Sings, the Husband Follows
Su Youling sighed strangely and shook her head. "My teacher is an obscure old man from the village."
"No way! I've only ever seen him use such a sword technique in the world; only he can do it." Master Li shook his head, excitedly asking, "Is your teacher's surname Ai?"
Ai?
Everyone was shocked: "Master Ai, the national porcelain master? Didn't he pass away a long time ago?"
“He doesn’t have a name; everyone calls him the weird old man.” Su Youling thought of how Boss Hong had reacted the same way before, and couldn’t help but feel a little curious about her old man’s identity.
Could he really be Master Ai, a national champion?
But now is not the time to explore this.
Su Youling walked up to the stunned Zhao Xinning and said, "Miss Zhao, the difference is clear! You should kneel down and apologize to Master Li."
"This is impossible! You must have cheated." Zhao Xinning was so angry that she threw down the new clay model she was holding. She didn't need anyone else to judge; she had eyes of her own and could tell at a glance that the difference was as vast as an insurmountable chasm.
Moreover, the woman deliberately chose a piece of broken clay that she had previously ruined, which made her skill seem even more amazing and impossible to refute.
If you can't compete on ability, you can only compete on your family connections!
Zhao Xinning flung Su Youling's hand away. "My dad is the president of Yitao Culture. Behind Yitao is the entire Li Group. The whole factory belongs to the Zhao family. You are just a bunch of lowly workers. Do you even deserve my apology? I can get you all out of here with just one phone call!"
"Ha! The Li family is supporting a bunch of harmful trash like you. No wonder Yitao Culture is losing money like this!" Su Youling sneered, then turned her head and saw that the person recording the video was Li Tingxi. She raised an eyebrow and asked, "Xiao Li, did you record all of Miss Zhao's remarks?"
Li Tingxi nodded. "Director Su, don't worry, it's all been recorded. Miss Zhao refuses to pay her gambling debts herself, so let the father pay for the daughter's debts."
This attitude is tantamount to sacrificing family for the greater good!
However, judging from Li Tingxi's attitude, he probably doesn't consider this father and daughter as 'family'!
He dislikes
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It's shameful to abandon someone.
"What...what did you say?" Zhao Xinning was stunned. "You two must be dreaming in broad daylight! What kind of bullshit director are you..."
Su Youling made a direct phone call to Yitao Culture.
The personnel transfer order for the new director was sent over early in the morning. After the HR confirmed his identity, their attitude became much more obsequious: "Director Su, you've finally arrived!"
Su Youling turned on speakerphone and watched as Zhao Xinning's face grew paler inch by inch.
The HR representative continued, "We at Yitao are thrilled that you're here representing headquarters to guide our work. All the senior executives have been waiting for you for most of the day, and even General Manager Zhao has canceled important engagements to wait for you at the company. When will you be arriving?"
"Half an hour!" Su Youling said coldly. "I've prepared a gift for President Zhao, and I hope he'll accept it then."
After hanging up the phone, Su Youling looked at Zhao Xinning's jealous and pale face and asked, "Miss Zhao, would you like to come with me in person, or should I speak with your father face-to-face with the video call?"
The workers' eyes lit up, and they looked at Su Youling as if she were a savior, almost ready to lift her up and cheer loudly.
Master Li was stunned for a long time, tears streaming down his face.
After all these years of hard work, has their dawn finally arrived?
"How could you... The Li Group sent a director to provide guidance, how come I didn't know!" Zhao Xinning was still struggling desperately. "My aunt is the wife of the chairman of the Li Group. Even if you have a video, what can you do to me?"
Su Youling looked at Li Tingxi and smiled, "Little Li, what do you think I should do with Miss Zhao?"
"General Manager Zhao will give the Li family and Director Su a..."
"A satisfactory explanation." Li Tingxi put away his phone and walked to Su Youling's side, standing unconditionally by her side. "I support all of Director Su's decisions."
"Are you really the director sent down from headquarters? Is there hope for Yitao Culture?" Master Li looked at Su Youling tremblingly, as if he had seen light in the darkness.
"Don't worry, everyone. This time, Yitao Culture will make an explanation for the grievances you have suffered in the past! The most important thing in pottery making is the technique. The front-line masters are the soul of Yitao Culture, better than a thousand or a hundred senior executives." Looking at these workers who had been bullied, Su Youling felt an unprecedented surge of anger towards the Zhao family father and daughter.
A cheer erupted from the crowd, and they saw a glimmer of hope. Master Li was also moved to tears. "Then I'll shamelessly stay and wait a little longer. Yitao Culture has been like my home for so many years, and I hope it can go even further."
Su Youling nodded, her expression moved.
Upon seeing this scene, Li Tingxi's eyes darkened further.
He made the right decision to bring Su Youling here.
Pottery will be her new stage, a fusion of her passion and ability. One day she will surely shine brightly, not just be someone who enjoys the empty glory bestowed upon her by others, bearing the title of Mrs. Li.
"You...you guys shouldn't be so arrogant!" Although Zhao Xinning was caught off guard by the sudden appearance of Director Su, and heard that he was sent down from headquarters, she thought to herself that he was just a director, how could he be more powerful than the president?
My dad is the head of Yitao Culture, and even if things don't go well, I still have my brother Tingxi and aunt to help me out!
Zhao Xinning firmly believed that she could salvage the situation by facing her father. "Since you won't shed a tear until you see the coffin, then let's go to Yitao Culture and let you die knowing why."
She made those harsh words and then drove off in her sports car with great confidence.
Su Youling reassured the workers, and before leaving, she asked Li for his return.
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The labor contracts that the foreman and the workers initially signed had outrageously high penalties for breach of contract.
Does Zhao Fu think the Labor Law is just a decoration?
Once in the car, Su Youling was still fuming, and she couldn't stand Li Tingxi, the invisible culprit. "President Li, what are your thoughts on today's trip? You seem so aloof and incorruptible, but the people around you are just bullying and causing trouble. In the end, you'll have to swallow the bitter pill."
"Madam's words are well-founded," Li Tingxi agreed wholeheartedly.
He holds a position where he has endless documents to read, meetings to attend, and clients to entertain every day. He considers himself farsighted and dedicated, but he rarely goes to the front lines to see for himself.
This internal strife, instigated by Li Qidong, also exposed many long-standing problems within the Li family. Li's parents preferred family-style management, with relatives and friends filling various positions in the company. After he took over as president, he implemented sweeping reforms and purged the headquarters, but many branch companies were still controlled by his "friends and relatives".
Many profitability and operational problems stem from flawed management systems, resulting in frontline staff not receiving adequate compensation and lacking motivation to produce. When upper management fails to deliver results, they relentlessly exploit the frontline staff, creating a vicious cycle that makes it impossible to go far.
“Yi Tao Culture has been living off its past achievements for years. On the surface, it’s backed by the Li family and enjoying glory, but in reality, it has reached a dead end.” Li Tingxi looked at Su Youling. “Your arrival is just in time.”
Su Youling felt extremely uncomfortable being called "Madam," her ears turning slightly red. She really wanted to unbuckle her seatbelt and leave immediately.
What's gotten into Li Tingxi lately?
Has he forgotten that the name on the marriage certificate is Shen Xiyue?
But Su Youling is not his wife at all!
Su Youling avoided the man's burning gaze. "Let's go quickly, or it will be too late."
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