Guan Wenru was about to borrow a Jeep when He Yanzhi guessed what she was going to do.
He drove her to the county himself.
The two entered an office where several leaders, their faces grim, were already waiting.
Upon seeing He Yanzhi and Guan Wenru enter, they had no choice but to put on a smile and say a few polite words.
Guan Wenru and He Yanzhi sat calmly for a while.
Not long after, the office door was pushed open from the outside.
A female worker was brought in; it was Chen Meili from the feed mill.
When she saw Guan Wenru, her eyes visibly panicked for a moment, but then she straightened her chest and gave him a smug look that said, "You're finished."
One of the leaders cleared his throat, "Comrade Chen Meili, regarding your report that Comrade Bai Yun was pregnant out of wedlock and had a corrupt lifestyle..."
An investigation has revealed that Comrade Bai Yun possesses a legal marriage certificate with Comrade Xi Mufan, dated before Comrade Xi Mufan went to the capital to study. Therefore, your report… is untrue!
Chen Meili was stunned for a moment, then immediately retorted in a shrill voice, "Impossible! That marriage certificate must be fake! Guan Wenru made it to protect her sister!"
"Leaders! You can't be fooled by her! She's abused her power, firing many people, and now she's forged marriage certificates! You must investigate thoroughly!"
Guan Wenru looked at her coldly, a hint of sarcasm on her lips. "Chen Meili, you know very well what crime it is to forge official documents and seals. Do you want me to invite Director Chen from the commune over now so we can confront you face-to-face about the authenticity of this marriage certificate?"
Chen Meili was speechless, her eyes flickering, but she remained defiant, "I...I don't care! Anyway, she has questionable morals! Everyone in the factory saw it! Baiyun keeps gagging and is lethargic, she's pregnant! Getting pregnant before marriage is cheating!"
He Yanzhi glanced at them coldly, his voice not loud, "Bai Yun and Comrade Xi Mufan are a legally married couple, protected by law. Your malicious report, fabrication of facts, and slander of the workers are extremely egregious. What you just said is further defamation!"
Guan Wenru raised an eyebrow and spoke before Chen Meili could, "According to our previous consensus and factory rules and regulations, Chen Meili, as a worker at the feed mill, you maliciously spread rumors, caused trouble, and framed others, resulting in extremely negative consequences. We are now officially informing you: you are fired! Effective immediately, leave the feed mill!"
"Fired?" Chen Meili was struck dumb, her face turning deathly pale. She screamed, "No! Why?! Guan Wenru! You're using your position for personal revenge! You have no right to do this! Leaders! Look at her! She dares to abuse her power right in front of you!"
Guan Wenru sneered, "My power is given to me by the organization, and it's to manage the feed mill and get rid of bad apples like you! To settle personal scores?"
You dare to claim you're my personal vendetta? Firing you is the factory's legitimate response to your violation of rules and disruption of production harmony!
He Yanzhi grasped Guan Wenru's hand and said, "Comrade Chen Meili, your actions not only violated factory rules, but also constitute a crime, including false accusation and framing."
If you disagree with the dismissal decision, you can report it to the commune or county government.
Chen Meili staggered, "You guys!"
Guan Wenru was too lazy to waste any more words with her, and turned to the leaders, "Leaders, please issue a formal certificate right now."
This proves that Comrade Chen Meili's accusation is false and constitutes malicious slander! I will take this proof back to the factory and have the personnel department formally handle Comrade Chen Meili according to factory regulations!
The leaders looked at each other, feeling that the punishment was too severe!
But now they were caught in a dilemma and had no choice but to agree.
One of the leaders got up and went to draft it.
Chen Meili panicked completely, rushed towards her supervisor, and cried out, "No! Supervisor! You can't fire her! She's lying!"
Guan Wenru is lying! I didn't spread rumors! I didn't! I was doing this for the factory's good! You can't fire me! My job! Waaah…”
Wang Mingyu irritably pulled her away. "Enough! Chen Meili! The matter is already clear! There's no use in making a scene. Come with me!"
Chen Meili was forcibly dragged out by him, and her cries and pleas for justice gradually faded into the distance.
Guan Wenru remained expressionless throughout.
After receiving the stamped documents, she and He Yanzhi exchanged a few more polite words with these people before turning to leave.
...
Beside the jeep, just as He Yanzhi opened the passenger door, Chen Meili rushed out with disheveled hair and pounced at Guan Wenru's feet.
She clung tightly to Guan Wenru's trouser leg, wailing, "Director Guan! Director Guan, I was wrong! I really know I was wrong! Please! Please let me go this time! Forgive me! I can't live without a job! My family depends on this salary! Please!"
Guan Wenru looked at her coldly, her voice devoid of any warmth, "Let go."
Chen Meili wouldn't let go, crying even harder, "Director Guan! Please, I'll change! I promise! Please give me a chance!"
Guan Wenru forcefully pulled her leg back and looked down at her. "Chen Meili, what do I emphasize every time at the factory's annual meetings?"
Unity! Mutual assistance! Diligent work! No more scheming! To climb the ladder, you rely on real ability, not backstabbing or manipulation!
Her sharp eyes recalled Chen Meili's performance over the past two years, and she couldn't help but feel disappointed. "I tried every means to get the factory to hire more women, so that everyone would know that women can hold up half the sky and can be more outstanding than men at work!"
But after you joined the factory, you've led the atmosphere astray so much, don't you really have any idea?
Haven't you made enough mistakes in the past two years? I turned a blind eye to the gossip in the factory, thinking it was just something you did for fun after work. I thought you knew what you were doing!
But you didn't! You led the way in spreading rumors about the new girl, Xiao Wang, saying that she had an improper relationship with the workshop director!
You and a few seasoned veterans bullied Li, the newly assigned technician, almost driving him away! Do you think no one saw these things, or remembered them?
Recalling those events, Guan Wenru felt an urge to kick her, her tone becoming harsher, "You've ended up like this entirely because of your own fault! You brought it on yourself!"
Our feed mill has no shortage of workers! So many villagers are practically begging to get this secure job! Since you don't value it, that's fine, make room for someone who does! Move aside!
Seeing that Guan Wenru was determined, Chen Meili panicked completely, her voice shrill and tearful, "Director Guan! Director Guan, please listen to me! It wasn't me! It really wasn't entirely me! It was... it was Deputy Director Zhou!"
It was Zhou Tianlei! It was him! He was the one who hinted to me… he was the one who told me to keep an eye on Baiyun! To find fault with her! He was also the one who told me about Baiyun's pregnancy!
He said that as long as he ruins Baiyun's reputation and brings you down... he... he can become the factory director!
He promised me a promotion and a raise! I... I was bewitched by him! Manager Guan! I'll change! I promise I'll change! Please forgive me this time! I beg you!
Guan Wenru and He Yanzhi exchanged a glance, their expressions turning cold and stern.
It was him!
Another deputy factory director, Zhou Tianlei!
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