Chapter 87 President Li Must Listen to the Director
Art ceramics, with their exquisite, dreamlike, individualistic, and unique beauty, have formed a distinctive ceramic culture, and the trend of investment and collection has remained consistently high.
Others also sighed, "Our country has a long history of ceramic culture and is the world's largest producer and consumer of art ceramics and daily-use ceramics, but we don't have our own brands."
"We are a major manufacturing country, but not a leading country in ceramic art. The vast majority of domestic ceramic enterprises are just OEM manufacturers for world-renowned brands. The number of our own brands is pitifully small, and they all require the support of master-level ceramic artists."
"The ceramics industry needs continuous innovation in craftsmanship and brand marketing systems. We've been researching how to break through, but our talent and technology aren't keeping up, so all our ideas have to be shelved," Zhao Fu summarized. "Originally, I wanted to invite Master Hong, my daughter's teacher, to come out of retirement. He used to study under Master Ai, a national ceramics master. Although he later retired, his craftsmanship is unmatched by ordinary people..."
He shook his head. "Unfortunately, I was a step too late. That master had some trouble and can't join our Yitao Culture now. We only have a handful of master craftsmen. Although the pay is high, their skills are not up to standard. They can make everyday ceramics, but they are far from being good enough for artistic ceramics."
Master Hong?
Could it be Mr. Hong from the antique street?
Su Youling sneered inwardly. She had personally witnessed Master Li's skills. Although his ideas might be a bit rigid, his skills absolutely surpassed most of the so-called masters in the country.
Although Mr. Hong is technically skilled, his heart is not pure. A person with too many distractions cannot create true works of art in pottery.
"If President Zhao values technical personnel so much, why would he let his daughter, who's in her twenties, manage the factory?" Su Youling raised an eyebrow. "Is it because there are a lot of young, handsome men in the factory?"
Zhao Fu froze, almost unable to laugh, and feigned anger, saying, "What does Director Su mean by this? My daughter may be young, but she's quite experienced. She started learning pottery from Master Hong when she was around ten years old, and is now a certified senior ceramic artist..."
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Su Youling raised an eyebrow. "Really?"
The others quickly explained, "Director Su only looked at the personnel file, so misunderstandings are inevitable! Our Miss Zhao is exceptionally talented and hardworking. Director Zhao could have put her in management to enjoy a comfortable life, but Miss Zhao volunteered to go to the factory to work on the front lines, saying she wanted to hone her skills."
"That's right. Miss Zhao isn't there to manage people at the factory. Factory management is handled by the factory manager and deputy manager. We visit the factory every month to inspect the operations. She's doing a great job, she's down-to-earth, and she's very friendly with the workers. Director Su, please don't misunderstand and think our General Manager Zhao is abusing her power for personal gain."
Zhao Fu sighed, "It's normal for Director Su to have such doubts. We can go to a few factories right now to investigate and see for ourselves."
When headquarters sent people to inspect the factory, he naturally made preparations in advance. Several factories under his command kept quiet. Today, Ningning personally led the factory manager and Manager Chen to the largest factory in the area to "do business." When they went to inspect the factory, they would naturally see its thriving side.
The others already knew that Zhao Fu had taken action. Hearing this, they sneered at Su Youling and said, "Director Su is young and impetuous with many tricks up her sleeve. We dare not say anything. You can see for yourself. If there is any discord in our personnel management, we will let headquarters handle it."
Their tone was full of threats and disdain.
"A scholar can be killed but not humiliated. If the factory is found to be without fault after the inspection, we would like to ask Director Su to apologize to our General Manager Zhao and give our Yitao a satisfactory explanation."
The conference room door was pushed open as soon as the executive finished speaking.
Su Youling didn't turn around; she remained facing sideways to the doorway, watching...
When Zhao Xinning stormed in, she looked up at Li Tingxi and beckoned him to bend down.
He was driving incredibly fast!
Zhao Xinning left first, but arrived more than ten minutes later than them.
However, the timing was perfect.
Li Tingxi raised an eyebrow, leaned down and whispered in her ear, "Director Su, you've finally decided to talk to me?"
"You're too conspicuous. You should hide for a while and let Zhao Xinning perform properly," Su Youling said with a smile. "Assistant Li, stay in this position and don't move."
Li Tingxi "..."
It's clear that Su Youling has started to let loose ever since she joined Yitao.
However, he liked seeing Su Youling's lively and capable demeanor.
"Okay, I'll do whatever Director Su says." Li Tingxi leaned down slightly, getting quite close. To outsiders, it looked like the two were whispering, but Su Youling could feel his hot breath on her neck, and her ears immediately turned red involuntarily.
"Why are you standing so close?" Su Youling glared at him.
Li Tingxi did it on purpose: "Didn't you tell me to stay in this position and not move? As an assistant, of course I have to listen to the director."
"You..." Su Youling gave him a warning glance. She didn't have time to argue with Li Tingxi right now. She tilted her head slightly to make it easier to breathe, so as not to be overwhelmed by Li Tingxi's aura.
Li Tingxi gazed at her fair neck, his eyes darkening slightly.
He leaned closer and said in a hoarse voice, "Mrs. Li, I'll cooperate with you during the day, but at night it'll be your turn to cooperate with me."
Su Youling froze, nearly jumping up from her chair in shock.
What does Li Tingxi mean by that? Is he planning to unleash his beastly nature tonight?
Su Youling
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I'm almost too tired to keep up the act with these people; I just want to get as far away as possible.
no!
She had to find a way to completely eliminate Li Tingxi's romantic thoughts during their time together.
The two had their own agendas, and the atmosphere in the meeting room became somewhat strange.
"Ningning, what brings you here?" Zhao Fu didn't expect Zhao Xinning to be at the company at this hour. He glanced at Li Tingxi instinctively and quickly scolded, "Can't you see we're in a meeting? Get out of here!"
"Dad, I'm going to kick out all those useless workers from the suburban factory and make them pay me three times... no, ten times the amount in compensation!" Zhao Xinning drove all the way there, seething with anger.
She was still somewhat rational during this time; her father had indeed mentioned that headquarters would be sending people to inspect the factory soon, which was why she was asked to go to the factory today in advance...
But the woman's demeanor was really unlike that of someone from headquarters, so the people from headquarters wouldn't have arrived so quickly; otherwise, her father would have received the news long ago.
Zhao Xinning tried calling Zhao Fu but no one answered, so she had to call the internal line at headquarters to confirm. They found out that they had no idea about any Director Su, and Li Tingxi didn't have any capable subordinates with the surname Su.
That immediately made her explode.
That woman was indeed an imposter!
If she really is a director from headquarters, she should be a financial professional, not a young girl who knows how to make pottery.
That woman must be a technician who works in acting!
"A pair of troublemakers came to the factory today, impersonating Director Su for an inspection... I suspect it was that old foreman surnamed Li who sent them to embarrass me." Zhao Xinning was now brimming with confidence and anger. "If they come later, I'll have the security guards beat them to death..."
"Shut up!" Zhao Fu suddenly shouted, his face extremely ugly. "Get out of here! Is this the place for your nonsense?"
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