Chapter 128 Wang Ying was really dissatisfied with being eliminated.
Li Fengju snatched Wang Yongren's wine glass away and said angrily, "If you can't drink, don't drink. It's New Year's Day, why are you just making small talk?"
Wang Yongren has been drinking more and more lately. It's probably because alcohol is so hard to come by right now, otherwise he'd probably be drinking half his salary. He's feeling down. His eldest daughter and son-in-law don't give him face, they argue and refuse to obey him, and they're threatening to sever ties with him. His younger daughter and son-in-law are having a turbulent relationship, constantly bickering and fighting. Being a father-in-law is becoming a chore. "What's the point of having a daughter?" is what he's been saying lately.
Wang Hui and Du Jianguo remained silent. They subconsciously glanced at Wang Ying and his wife, who were sitting across from them. Seeing them absorbed in their meal, they breathed a sigh of relief. Who doesn't have a sense of dignity?
Without any wine to drink, Wang Yongren left the table quickly.
Huanhuan, who was sleeping in the room, started crying, and Wang Hui also left the table. As soon as she returned to the room, she called Du Jianguo away.
Only Wang Ying and his wife and Li Fengju were left at the dinner table.
Li Fengju smiled bitterly: "Yingzi, Yunsheng, take your time eating."
Zhao Yunsheng used a serving chopstick to pick up some food for his mother-in-law: "Mom, you've worked hard."
Li Fengju was touched that her son-in-law actually picked up some food for her. The next second, she heard Zhao Yunsheng whisper, "What's going on with Jianguo and Huihui?"
Wang Ying kicked Zhao Yunsheng under the table. This guy is really...
"Alas, the two of them started arguing and fighting, neither of them giving in." Li Fengju sighed and glanced at Wang Ying. She actually wanted to talk to Wang Ying more and asked her to give Wang Hui some advice, but seeing Wang Ying's disinterest, she didn't say anything more. "It's okay now. It's just that he's young and unstable, unlike you guys. Just be good."
Li Fengju felt more and more that she could not rely on Wang Hui in the future and had to rely on Wang Ying. Therefore, she was cautious when talking to Wang Ying and would not say a word that Wang Ying did not want to hear.
After dinner, Wang Ying and Zhao Yunsheng stayed for a short while before returning home. Wang Ying was quite satisfied with her return to her parents' home this time, and no one dared to talk nonsense with her. As for the mess between Wang Hui and Du Jianguo, she didn't care at all, not even wanting to watch the fun, because she had long foreseen their future.
During this special time, we have to be busy with childbirth during the Chinese New Year. Generally, if there is something going on at home, we will take time off to make up for it.
On the third day of the New Year, Wang Ying went to work as usual, and he was busy with endless things to do once he got to work.
Until the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, their directly-operated store had been doing very good business. Every day, when looking at the reports submitted by the store, Director Qian was secretly delighted. The business of this directly-operated store was much better than he had imagined.
What's more, what surprised Director Qian even more was that the directly-operated stores did not take away the sales revenue of department stores. Even their sales were increasing compared with previous years.
That's great! Factory Director Qian was delighted. While searching through documents, he came across Wang Ying's earlier proposal for digital cookies. He took it out and looked at it again, feeling even happier. This cookie would surely be a huge hit once it launched.
Director Qian thought of Lu Zhongming mentioned by Wang Ying. Thinking about some things he heard during the Chinese New Year, he decided to give Wang Ying face and let her recruit Lu Zhongming back.
But Director Qian Qian didn't take the initiative to talk to Wang Ying. He waited for her to bring it up again. Based on his observations of Wang Ying over the past year, he knew that whatever she set her mind to would eventually be accomplished. She would definitely bring it up again, and then he could take advantage of the situation...
After the Lantern Festival, it was the end of February. Wang Ying began working on the digital cookies. She refined her previous proposal and went to see Qian Tongsheng with it.
Qian Tongsheng is waiting for her! Time is running out for the Children's Day gift she promised!
After reading the new proposal, Qian Tongsheng was even more satisfied and immediately decided that Wang Ying would be fully responsible for all matters concerning the "Digital Biscuits" project, and the factory director would provide the greatest possible help and support.
When Wang Ying heard the words "full responsibility", he asked, "Director, if I'm fully responsible, can we hire a production manager?"
Qian Tongsheng coughed lightly and said, "I only look at the results. If you think the person you recruit can complete the task well, then go ahead and recruit him."
Wang Ying immediately understood that Director Qian had compromised and agreed to let her recruit Lu Zhongming. Wang Ying didn't care why Director Qian agreed, she only cared about the results.
"Don't worry, Director. I will lead my team to complete this project beautifully." Wang Ying promised.
Qian Tongsheng believed in Wang Ying's ability very much, and soon approved all the notes and handed them to Wang Ying.
After lunch that day, Wang Ying took a note saying she was going out and a small gift bag she had prepared in advance and went to the old street to find Lu Zhongming.
Director Qian agreed, but Lu Zhongming might not be willing to go to work in the factory. Wang Ying was thinking of excuses all the way.
The old street was still as dilapidated as before. Wang Ying arrived at Lu Zhongming's house and knocked on the wooden door.
After a while, Wang Ying heard footsteps coming from inside. Lu Zhongming was at home.
After opening the door, Lu Zhongming was a little surprised to see Wang Ying holding a gift.
"There is no mint now," said Lu Zhongming.
Wang Ying smiled and said, "I'm not here to ask you for mint."
"Come in." Lu Zhongming took a look at the small gift bag in Wang Ying's hand. He had been paying attention to the movements of the non-staple food factory and knew that this thing was very popular in Beichong this year. It must have been made by Wang Ying.
After Wang Ying entered the courtyard, Lu Zhongming moved Wang Ying's bicycle in.
Lu Zhongming took Wang Ying into the backyard, where the winter cabbages were growing particularly well.
This time, Lu Zhongming finally brought Wang Ying into the back hall.
Lu Zhongming invited Wang Ying to sit down. There was only one square stool beside the eight-immortal table, suggesting Lu Zhongming rarely received guests. Wang Ying sat down and casually placed the small gift bag on the table.
Lu Zhongming went into the room and brought another stool to sit on. He said, "I don't have any teacups for guests. I'm sorry for neglecting you. What's the matter this time? You're not here to wish me a happy new year, are you?"
"Maybe it is." Wang Ying smiled. She looked around the main hall in the backyard. The quaint old house was kept very clean by Lu Zhongming.
"Just tell me the truth." Lu Zhongming followed Wang Ying's gaze and looked around his house.
"I want to invite you to come back to work in the factory." Wang Yingzhi said.
Lu Zhongming was stunned. He thought Wang Ying was here to look for some formula again, but he didn't expect that he was asking him to go back to work.
"No." Lu Zhongming refused.
"What's the reason?" Wang Ying asked.
Lu Zhongming looked at Wang Ying, speechless: "What do you think?"
"Because of what you did before, I don't think this is a reason," said Wang Ying.
Lu Zhongming sneered: "I was fired in the beginning. How could I go back to a factory that wrongly accused me of theft?"
"But now the factory has asked you to come back. Doesn't this just vindicate you and clear your grievances? People should look forward," said Wang Ying.
Lu Zhongming was silent for a few seconds before asking, "Why? There are many people in Beichong City who are not as good as my class. You must have come all the way here, and there must be many young people wandering around the old streets. Why did you recruit me?"
"Of course, because I think you can do my job," said Wang Ying.
"So, you want to invite me back?" Lu Zhongming asked.
Wang Ying nodded: "Yes, after you go back, you will also work under me and be responsible for the production of one of my new products."
Lu Zhongming hesitated. If it were someone else, no matter how nice the invitation was, he would have refused. But facing Wang Ying's invitation, he was a little tempted.
"You have been in the factory for more than a year. Haven't you trained many talents?" Lu Zhongming asked.
"They have been trained. Now most of them have been promoted and have projects to take charge of. You can go back to the factory and become a production team leader," said Wang Ying.
Lu Zhongming looked at Wang Ying and asked, "Why do you trust me so much?"
"Because I believe in your ability and my own vision," said Wang Ying.
Lu Zhongming looked at Wang Ying. He didn't quite understand why this person, whom he had only met a few times, was so willing to trust him. However, this feeling of being trusted for no reason still made Lu Zhongming feel a long-lost warmth in his heart.
"Aren't you afraid of making a mistake?" Lu Zhongming asked.
"Don't worry, I chose the person myself. At worst, I can teach him from the beginning," said Wang Ying.
"Do the leaders of your factory also agree?" Lu Zhongming felt that Director Qian was actually a very sinister person and should not agree to let him go back.
"Don't worry, since I've invited you, no one will stop me. The factory welcomes you back." Wang Ying said with a smile, "So, when can you start work? I need to distribute the goods before June 1st."
Lu Zhongming looked at Wang Ying, was silent for a few seconds and said, "I went back for your sake."
"Then I won't let you down." Wang Ying said, "Reporting tomorrow? Do you want me to pick you up?"
"I'm a grown man. I don't know what to ask you to do. I'm not lost." Lu Zhongming said.
"Then I'll wait for you at the factory gate at nine o'clock tomorrow." Wang Ying said.
"Okay, I understand." Lu Zhongming nodded in agreement and asked, "What new products are you going to make? Isn't your factory always promoting new products?"
"Have you been to our directly-operated store? I think the product range is still too limited," Wang Ying said. "You'll find out what the new products are when you go to the factory tomorrow."
"Still keeping it a secret from me..." Lu Zhongming muttered, "Got it, I'll go tomorrow."
"Then I'll go back first. I still have to go to work." Wang Ying said as he stood up.
"Wait a moment." Lu Zhongming said and turned to go into the room. When he came out, he was holding a small cloth bag made of blue floral cloth. From the four exposed corners of the cloth bag, it could be seen that it should be a small wooden lunch box.
Lu Zhongming handed the lunch box to Wang Ying: "I made this myself. If you don't mind, take it home and eat it."
Oh, what an unexpected gift! Wang Ying quickly took it with both hands and thanked him.
Wang Ying looked at the wooden lunch box and said, "I'll return this box to you tomorrow when we get to class."
Lu Zhongming hummed, then added: "It's not a good thing, and good things can't be kept."
Wang Ying smiled and said, "I think this is great. I'll go back now. See you tomorrow."
Lu Zhongming sent Wang Ying out the door. Wang Ying thanked him again and they agreed to meet at the factory tomorrow morning.
Lu Zhongming stood at the door and watched Wang Ying disappear at the intersection of the old street before going into the house. He looked at the vegetable patch in the yard and thought that he might not be able to grow vegetables after he went to work.
Wang Ying returned to the office. Director Xiang saw that she was carrying something and asked, "Where have you been?"
"I went to recruit soldiers and horses." Wang Ying smiled, "and there was an unexpected gain." She raised the food box in her hand.
"You went to recruit the person you mentioned. Did he agree to come back?" Director Xiang asked.
"I agree." Wang Ying returned to his seat, unwrapped the cloth bag, opened the lunch box, and exclaimed, "Oh, it's so beautiful."
Director Xiang craned his neck to look: "Where did you buy such exquisite snacks?"
"Lu Zhongming made it himself. You can tell it was made by hand-molding."
There were six snacks in the food box, three in the shape of lotus flowers and three in the shape of plum blossoms.
"Director, please take a piece and try it." Wang Ying said.
Director Xiang didn't hesitate and took a plum blossom-shaped one.
"It seems to have the fragrance of plum blossoms." Director Xiang said as he took a bite. "It's made of glutinous rice flour with a filling. I can't tell what it is, but it tastes good."
Wang Ying also ate a piece and said, "It's really delicious. Unfortunately, this kind of product is not suitable for production in a factory like ours at the moment."
"Yes. This kind of food is suitable for being prepared and eaten in teahouses," said Director Xiang.
"Director, you really know how to enjoy yourself." Wang Ying joked with Xiang Huaimin.
Xiang Huaimin rolled his eyes at Wang Ying. Wang Ying put away his lunch box and went to talk to Zheng Liancheng about Lu Zhongming. Deputy Director Zheng, who was in charge of personnel, agreed immediately, saying he would process the paperwork for Lu Zhongming when he arrived the next day. He didn't ask any further questions.
The person in charge had been found, so Wang Ying was not in a hurry to find another operator. He thought that there might be someone Lu Zhongming knew in the factory, so he would wait until he came tomorrow.
The next morning, when Wang Ying arrived at the factory, Lu Zhongming was already waiting outside. Wang Ying took him directly to see Deputy Factory Director Zheng, and they successfully completed the onboarding procedures.
Holding the work permit from the non-staple food factory again, Lu Zhongming was filled with emotion, but Director Wang obviously did not give him time to feel emotional and immediately took him to the workshop.
On the way to the workshop, Wang Ying said to Lu Zhongming, "This time, I want to make a cookie in the shape of the ten Arabic numerals from 0 to 9. I want the cookie to be slightly hard and not break easily, so it's more suitable for children. I'll leave the research and development and production of this product to you."
Lu Zhongming remained silent, thinking about the digital cookies. Was this also Wang Ying's idea? He had never thought of such an ingenious idea before.
"I wonder if there is anyone else you know in the workshop?" Wang Ying asked again.
"No." Lu Zhongming said directly. When he had an accident in the workshop, no one spoke up for him. Who else did he know?
"No, I thought you had someone you knew, so you could pick a few helpers yourself," said Wang Ying.
"Just arrange a few of them," said Lu Zhongming.
"Alright."
"A new delivery room has been built." Lu Zhongming looked towards the factory building.
"Well, let's go to the new factory now. Biscuits, peach cakes and other baked goods are produced in the new factory. I usually work in the small office in the old factory. You can find me there if you need anything..."
Wang Ying introduced Lu Zhongming to the factory and walked to the workshop. They put on their work clothes, hats, masks, and shoe covers and entered the new workshop. Zhou Qianjin and Xu Lili came to greet them.
"Oh, it's you!" Xu Lili said. She and Wang Ying had met Lu Zhongming together.
"Hello." Lu Zhongming greeted awkwardly.
"Comrade Lu Zhongming will serve as the leader of the eighth production team, mainly responsible for the research and development and production of the new product 'Digital Biscuits'." Wang Ying said.
It was the first time that Zhou Qianjin and Xu Lili heard about digital cookies, and they had eighteen questions to ask at once.
Wang Ying didn't have time to talk to them. After taking Lu Zhongming around the workshop, he took him to the office to meet Director Xiang.
Director Xiang just said hello to Lu Zhongming and left the matter. Lu Zhongming looked puzzled. Wang Ying smiled and said, "I can handle such small matters. If the director needs to solve the big problems, you can just come to me."
Was Director Xiang sidelined by Deputy Director Wang? Lu Zhongming didn't ask any more questions. After all, he came for Wang Ying, so he was definitely looking for him.
"Go ahead, I'll tell you about the situation." Wang Ying said, taking out his work notes from his bag and taking out Lu Zhongming's lunch box and putting it aside.
"I told you yesterday that I had to distribute the goods before June 1st. Do you remember?" Wang Ying said.
Lu Zhongming nodded.
"This biscuit is for children. It can be said to be a Children's Day gift for children," said Wang Ying.
Lu Zhongming nodded again: "That's a good idea."
"Time is running out," Wang Ying said. "March is almost here. That's only three months left, so you have to hurry."
After a few seconds of silence, Lu Zhongming asked, "The shape is digital, what about the taste?"
"For children, it is best to make milk-flavored ones," said Wang Ying.
"The cost is not low," said Lu Zhongming.
"It's for the children. Children are our future!" Wang Ying said with a smile. "Don't worry, it will sell well."
Lu Zhongming nodded: "I understand."
"I see that your previous work notes were very good. I also have the research and development notes submitted by the team members here. You can refer to them." Wang Ying pulled out a few sheets of paper from the drawer. They were submitted by Zhou Qianjin before.
Lu Zhongming took it, looked at it for a few seconds and said, "I understand."
Wang Ying then took out a staff list and said, "This is how all the employees are divided into groups. There are over seventy people in total, divided into seven groups. You are in the eighth group now. I will assign some people to you later..."
Wang Ying explained everything he needed to explain in a neat and tidy manner, and then took Lu Zhongming to the workshop to transfer people, and thus handed over the research and development and production tasks of "digital biscuits" to Lu Zhongming.
In order to prove his ability and live up to Wang Ying's trust, Lu Zhongming worked extremely seriously and responsibly and made rapid progress.
Wang Ying was also busy. She had to ask Qiu Zhenhua to design the packaging, order a digital mold, negotiate for raw materials, and even find time to write a speech for her boss...
Time flies, and it is May Day again, and it is the annual commendation conference for model workers.
Wang Ying was named a model worker again, but unfortunately he was not selected again.
What puzzled Wang Ying was that Lu Yanfen was one of this year's model workers...
Originally, Wang Ying didn't care whether someone was a model worker or not, but why did Lu Yanfen do that? The report said she disregarded her own safety to save the paper mill's important assets, improve the formula of toilet paper, and save costs.
Becoming a model worker just like that? Wang Ying was really not convinced.
But there was no point in being unconvinced; she had already donned the sash and pinned the big red flower to her chest. Sitting in the audience, Wang Ying felt as if Lu Yanfen was looking at him.
Factory Director Qian hummed twice and said to Wang Ying, "You're obviously better! I'll give you another certificate when we get back!"
Wang Ying turned around and smiled at Director Qian: "Then I'd like to thank you first. As long as you think I'm excellent, that's all that's enough."
"You are better than me. Is there something fishy going on here?" Qian Tongsheng muttered softly.
"Don't say that casually." Wang Ying said hurriedly, but she also felt something was wrong.
When the meeting was over, Wang Ying met Gu Xuan.
"Director Wang is a very busy man and has not been seen for a long time." Gu Xuan teased Wang Ying.
"I'm really busy. I have new products coming out in June, and I have to go to Nanchong in a few days." Wang Ying said with a smile. Wang Ying and the Gu siblings met only once during the first month of the lunar year, and it was Wang Ying who went to give Gu Mei a sweater.
"What new product?" Gu Xuan asked with raised eyebrows.
"Keep it secret!" Wang Ying said with a smile.
When Gu Xuan heard Wang Ying say that it was a secret, he felt that it was definitely not the recipe provided by their family to Wang Ying, and he was indeed a little curious.
As the two were talking, Gu Xuan noticed that Lu Yanfen was looking at them, as if hesitating whether to come over. After meeting his eyes, she left.
"Do you know this year's model worker, Lu Yanfen?" Gu Xuan asked, leaning sideways.
"I guess we know each other." Wang Ying said.
Gu Xuan felt something was wrong when he heard Wang Ying's tone. Wang Ying probably didn't like this person. Gu Xuan whispered, "There's something wrong with her. You shouldn't associate with her."
"What's wrong with her? Isn't she a model worker?" Wang Ying asked in surprise.
"Didn't you notice that there is one more model worker this year? She was added later." Gu Xunxuan said in a low voice.
Wang Ying was just surprised that Lu Yanfen was among the model workers, and he didn't really notice that there was one more person this year.
"Really..." Wang Ying said, "Then who gave her the bonus?"
"I don't know about that." Gu Xuan said.
Wang Ying thought Gu Xuan might know someone, but there were some things he couldn't say. So, she didn't ask any further questions. They talked for a while, and then Gu Xuan was called away. Wang Ying went to find Zhao Yunsheng and go home together.
After looking around, Wang Ying found Zhao Yunsheng and Qiu Zhenhua together, and Lu Yanfen was standing opposite them and talking to them.
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