Chapter 185 (The Road Takes a Turn)
Zhou Dafu turned to look at the workers in the distance and said confidently, "I won't spread this news around. At most, I'll mention it to the workers behind me. Everyone is quite concerned about your purpose in coming to the pharmaceutical factory and is worried that you'll bring bad news. They're also thinking about the factory's interests."
Lin Yuanshu chuckled softly, having to admit that two kinds of people can't sleep in the same bed. Her father-in-law really knew how to talk nonsense with a straight face; he probably didn't even believe what he said, just like Zhou Ma.
“They know, and it won’t be long before all the workers at the pharmaceutical factory know. Anyway, I’ve told you the news. Whether you tell others or not is your business. I can’t control what you say. Dad, I’ve given you face today, so don’t forget to give me face in the future.”
She got a year's peace of mind from her in-laws and her father-in-law appreciated her kindness with just one message. It was a great deal; she got a huge profit. There was nothing to hide about it, and it wasn't a bad thing.
Zhou Dafu appeared calm on the surface, but inwardly he was in tears. He gritted his teeth and said, "I will never forget that it is better for you and Xiangyang to live a good life together than anything else. I can accept making some concessions, but I hope you can be a little more restrained in your actions and not cause such a big problem as the child having the surname Lin again."
He may lose the game, but he won't lose face.
Lin Yuanshu nodded without hesitation. Anyway, she couldn't have a second child, and she definitely wouldn't have another child with the surname Lin. Apart from that, there didn't seem to be anything that her in-laws would find hard to accept, since they could even accept the child having the surname Lin.
Zhou Dafu felt a little better when he saw Lin Yuanshu agree. He still didn't dare to tell anyone Wenwen's real name, for fear that others would ask him why Wenwen didn't have the surname Zhou, and that they would think that his family didn't dare to refute Lin Yuanshu's words.
Lin Yuanshu chatted with Zhou Dafu for a few more minutes before leaving the pharmaceutical factory. It wasn't that she didn't want to talk to Zhou Dafu, but that now wasn't the time for small talk.
As soon as Chow Tai Fook returned to the workers, they anxiously asked, "Did you find out?"
Zhou Dafu cleared his throat and said proudly, "Of course she asked. I'm Comrade Lin Yuanshu's father, how could she possibly hide it from me!"
The workers looked at Zhou Dafu expectantly and asked, "What brings Comrade Lin Yuanshu here?"
Zhou Dafu replied loudly, "We've come to discuss the National Pharmaceutical Science Conference. Our pharmaceutical factory will also be able to submit our research findings and participate in the conference."
Upon hearing this, the workers instantly lost interest. The greater the expectation, the greater the disappointment. One of the workers muttered to himself, "Sigh! It seems this has nothing to do with us."
The other workers also agreed, saying that such a high-level research result was indeed unrelated to them.
Zhou Dafu immediately objected, retorting vehemently, "How is it none of your business? If Hongguang Pharmaceutical Factory wins the award at the Pharmaceutical Science Conference, the higher-ups will give us more resources. Then Hongguang Pharmaceutical Factory can continue to expand and recruit new workers, and your children will also have the opportunity to be hired. It can't be said that it has nothing to do with you..."
The workers immediately became interested; although they couldn't get the benefit for the time being, at least they could see it.
They started surrounding Chow Tai Fook, praising it enthusiastically and one after another.
The worker who had spoken earlier looked at Zhou Dafu with admiration and gave him a thumbs up. "You have foresight and can see the key points, unlike us, who can only see that it has nothing to do with us."
On the other side, a worker quickly chimed in, "Comrade Zhou Dafu, you are truly blessed to have such a capable daughter-in-law. Even though she is not at Hongguang Pharmaceutical Factory, she still cares about our factory and wants to bring benefits to it. It must be thanks to your constant nagging in her ear."
Hearing these words, Zhou Dafu felt as refreshed as if he had drunk hot water, and his whole body felt clear and refreshed. Although agreeing to Lin Yuanshu's request was infuriating, after hearing these words, he instantly felt that his previous sacrifices were not worth mentioning.
Even the workers who had previously questioned Chow Tai Fook expressed their approval of the company, saying, "Comrade Lin Yuanshu is so considerate of the pharmaceutical factory. It's all thanks to you. If the leaders knew about this, they would think more highly of you. Our pharmaceutical factory will definitely become more and more prosperous, and the children's future will be secure."
Only the worker who had previously used provocation on Chow Tai Fook remained silent.
Zhou Dafu walked up to the worker and said smugly, "Now you believe me, right? I don't stoop to lying."
The worker appeared completely convinced, saying, "I believe you, I believe you. I was blind and didn't know your worth. I shouldn't have doubted you and didn't realize how capable you were. When I get back to the workshop, I'll tell everyone about your abilities and let them know that I did something wrong."
Zhou Dafu nodded in satisfaction, then feigned modesty and said, "You've been very kind, but there's no need for that."
The worker said firmly, "No, this is the only way I can truly realize my mistakes. I cannot relax my standards just because of your leniency."
Chow Tai Fook: "..."
For a moment, he couldn't think of anything to refute him. He just felt that this worker was too stubborn and couldn't wrap his head around things. No wonder he didn't believe him. He actually argued with this kind of person. He was really acting rashly this time. Fortunately, Lin Yuanshu was in a good mood and didn't embarrass him. Otherwise, he would have lost face.
Zhou Dafu didn't chat with the workers for long. They had already finished their shifts, but it wasn't his turn to leave yet. He hurriedly walked back to the workshop, as he still had to speak with the head of the maintenance department before returning to his post!
The workers chatted as they leisurely walked towards the factory gate.
The worker who used reverse psychology said smugly, "If only all my leaders were as easy to understand as Comrade Zhou Dafu, I could just say a few words and he would agree to let me tell the truth about Comrade Lin Yuanshu's visit to the pharmaceutical factory. Comrade Zhou Dafu cares about his reputation, but I don't. So what if I get a few words said about me? It's no big deal."
One of the workers laughed loudly and said, "Comrade Zhou Dafu is different from us. He is a leader, so of course he cares about his reputation! If he didn't care about his reputation, he wouldn't dare to go out."
Although the workers spoke disdainfully of Chow Tai Fook, they actually envied him because, after all, Chow Tai Fook was a leader who could manage people.
They talk about Chow Tai Fook behind its back, but they still treat Chow Tai Fook politely to its face. That's why they say disdainful things about Chow Tai Fook.
When Lin Yuanshu returned home, he first teased Wenwen. Wenwen was as soft and fluffy as a steamed bun, and her smile was so sweet that Lin Yuanshu couldn't help but want to knead her.
Seeing this, Lin's mother said helplessly, "Since you like Wenwen so much, come home on time every day to be with her. Don't spend all your time working. You came home so late today, Wenwen missed you."
Zhou Xiangyang stepped forward to speak up for Lin Yuanshu, saying, "Xiaoshu is busy with important things."
Lin's mother waved her hand, "Forget it, I won't say anything more about her since you're protecting her. It's just annoying to say anything anyway."
"Mom, that's not what I meant," Zhou Xiangyang quickly said.
Lin's mother patted Zhou Xiangyang on the shoulder and said earnestly, "I know what you mean. I'm not talking about you, but about that heartless person."
Lin Yuanshu awkwardly touched his chin and explained with a smile, "Mom, today was an accident. I had to go to Hongguang Pharmaceutical Factory after get off work, which is why I came home so late. I promise I'll come home earlier tomorrow."
Lin's mother glanced at Zhou Xiangyang and said irritably, "You shouldn't make promises to me, but to Xiangyang. It's not easy for Xiangyang to take care of the children at home. Everyone outside praises Xiangyang for being capable and managing the household so well that you have no worries. You should remember his kindness and not take advantage of him."
Lin Yuanshu immediately handed the child to his mother, then walked up to Zhou Xiangyang, patted him on the shoulder, and said earnestly, "Thank you for your hard work, husband."
Zhou Xiangyang said embarrassedly, "It's no trouble at all."
The atmosphere between the two was very warm.
When Lin's mother saw this scene, she couldn't help but smile. In fact, she said those words on purpose. She seemed to be blaming her daughter, but she was actually speaking up for her daughter.
She worried that Xiangyang would feel resentful if he stayed home to take care of the children and complained that Lin Yuanshu neglected the family. After all, it's rare for a man to stay home to take care of the children while the woman works outside. Even if the man is a live-in son-in-law, most men are unwilling to make such a sacrifice.
But she was unwilling to say anything about letting her daughter stay home to take care of the children. Her daughter was capable of being a deputy director, and staying home to take care of the children would be a waste of her talents. Her daughter should be out there making great strides and rising through the ranks.
While the institute directors were still hesitating about which research results to report, Director Qian had already pulled other pharmaceutical factory directors to the Minister of Health to fight for a quota to report. They believed that pharmaceutical factories were also related to the pharmaceutical industry and should not be excluded.
The Minister of Health thought it over carefully and agreed that pharmaceutical companies could also submit a research result. After all, the final results would go through layers of selection, and even if they could submit it, it didn't mean they would be eligible for an award. Everything depended on the impact of the research result on the country and its importance to the people...
Factory Director Qian felt a little regretful that he hadn't been able to get two research results submitted. However, on the other hand, submitting one was better than nothing. He needed to go back and think carefully about which research result he should submit.
Other pharmaceutical factory directors were also excited. Regardless of whether they would ultimately win an award, as long as they could report it, they could say to the outside world that they had participated in the National Pharmaceutical Science and Technology Conference.
At the First Research Institute, the group leaders were also arguing fiercely over the two nomination slots, each hoping their research results would be selected.
Team Leader Lü looked at Wu Qin with an unfriendly expression and said, "It's one thing for other team leaders, but why should Comrade Wu Qin be allowed to attend this meeting? She has only been at the institute for a short time and has no research achievements to speak of. If she wants to report her previous research results, she should go to her former supervisor instead of taking up our quota."
At this moment, Team Leader Bai also chose to stand with Team Leader Lü and said on Lü's behalf, "Team Leader Lü is right. This spot belongs to our First Research Institute and should not be taken up by Comrade Wu Qin."
Facing the aggressive questioning from Team Leaders Bai and Lü, Wu Qin confidently stated, "Since I've joined the First Research Institute, I'm no longer an outsider. Although I'm a newcomer, my research results have the potential to win awards, so I'm qualified to participate in this conference. Our goal is the team award, not the individual award. As long as we can win an award for the First Research Institute, the specific research result isn't that important. Don't you want to surpass the Dongfanghong Research Institute at this Medical Science Conference and get rid of your reputation for misjudging people?"
She did want to ask her former superiors to help her report it, but since she wasn't by their side, she knew she couldn't compete with them. So she had no choice but to give up and start with the First Research Institute. At least that was more reliable than asking her former superiors. It was a last resort.
As for her former employer, they would definitely be happy if the First Research Institute could help her submit the application, so that it wouldn't take up her former employer's quota and she could be on the list, thus benefiting both parties.
These words left the team leaders present completely bewildered.
Wu Qin didn't care about the group leaders' opinions; as long as Director Yu agreed, that was enough. You can't fight city hall.
Director Yu nodded in agreement and spoke up for Wu Qin, saying, "Comrade Wu Qin's thoughts are similar to mine. We should prioritize the overall situation."
The team leaders all looked grim. Didn't Director Yu and Wu Qin mean that their research results were useless, which was why they had to submit a newcomer's research results, even though these results weren't even completed at the First Research Institute?
Team Leader Lü and Team Leader Bai exchanged a glance, both understanding the meaning in each other's eyes. Now that Wu Qin had become their biggest threat, they could cooperate for the time being and give up making things difficult for each other.
Although they both look down on each other, they would still choose to unite against a common enemy.
They looked at Wu Qin with very unfriendly eyes.
A few days later, as the deadline for submitting research results drew closer, many research institutes made up their minds and began to finalize the submission list, fearing that they would miss the deadline.
The Dongfanghong Research Institute also selected two research achievements, which were jointly decided by the heads of various departments and senior research staff.
Director Huang held a special meeting in the conference room to announce this matter to everyone.
"After this period of review, scoring, and discussion, we have finally selected to submit Team Leader Zhuang's research findings on improving the acetaminophen production process and Deputy Director Ye's research findings on improving the contraceptive drug production process. These two research findings are highly practical for our colleagues, can be implemented, and represent innovative breakthroughs in improving the drug production process, meeting national policies and industry needs..."
After saying this, Director Huang didn't dare to look at Lin Yuanshu. He couldn't imagine what Lin Yuanshu's expression was like at this moment, even though he was Lin Yuanshu's superior.
Whether they were comrades who favored Lin Yuanshu or those who did not, they all subconsciously looked at Lin Yuanshu.
Although Lin Yuanshu appeared calm, she was actually laughing with anger inside. She took a deep breath and clenched her fists tightly to prevent herself from doing anything impulsive.
She had considered that the research institute might not report her two research findings, but she never imagined that she would lose so badly, going from a key contributor to someone who was only marginally involved.
Seeing that no one spoke and the silence was suffocating, Deputy Director Ye coughed lightly twice and said with a smile, "Deputy Director Lin is really lucky. Although your research results were not selected, the two selected research results are closely related to you. You can still go on stage with us to receive the award. There is not much difference."
Lin Yuanshu raised an eyebrow, clapped with a smile, and said coldly, "To be honest, I didn't expect that the research results on improving the production process of penicillin would be less practical than acetaminophen and birth control pills. It seems that those who say penicillin is a milestone in the medical field are not farsighted enough and do not see as far ahead as you."
Everyone's face turned pale and then flushed, and they all looked unwell. They felt guilty and ashamed about it.
Deputy Director Ye's subordinate, forcing a smile, said, "While your improvement to the penicillin production process is impressive, this research result wasn't submitted as long as the other two, so its impact on Comrade Renmin isn't as great."
Lin Yuanshu nodded in agreement and said with a smile, "Since you can even come up with such a far-fetched excuse, then I'll take your word for it and I have no objection to it. Since reporting the research results is none of my business, I'll take my leave now, after all, I have important work to do!"
After saying that, she left the meeting room without hesitation. Actually, she wasn't that angry about the result, since she still had a way out. It was just that if she didn't lose her temper, others would think she was easy to manipulate and would test her limits step by step.
Therefore, it's better for people to have a temper.
As soon as Lin Yuanshu left, the atmosphere in the conference room became lively.
The head of the personnel department was the first to object: "Director Huang, you have been too lenient with Comrade Lin Yuanshu. You haven't even said the meeting is over yet, and she dares to leave without doing anything. This is really not in accordance with the rules."
The head of the logistics department said sarcastically, "If it were me, I would also want to quit and leave. What do you mean by 'following the rules'? If we really followed the rules, Comrade Lin Yuanshu's research results would not have been rejected."
The head of the personnel department said angrily, "What do you mean by that? Do you think that Director Huang and his team chose the wrong research findings? Do you have a problem with that?"
The head of the logistics department rolled his eyes and said irritably, "How could I dare to have such thoughts! I just think you guys are more visionary. It's a pity I've been on a business trip recently and haven't been able to participate."
It was hard to judge the expressions on everyone's faces. After all, the head of the logistics department said he dared not, but his actions were quite bold, practically tearing off that fig leaf.
"Alright, both of you, stop arguing. Since no one has any objections, then the list of nominees for the Medical Science Conference is settled," Director Huang said, interrupting the two men's argument.
Regardless of what everyone was thinking, upon hearing Director Huang's words, they all replied in unison, "We will all follow your arrangements."
Director Huang was not happy when he heard everyone agreeing. He was a little worried that Lin Yuanshu would complain about his choice. Since most of the cadres did not choose Lin Yuanshu's research results, he was really embarrassed to use his power to force everyone to change their minds.
Moreover, he also had to balance the power of all parties. In any case, both of these research results were closely related to Lin Yuanshu, so Lin Yuanshu could not be said to have suffered a loss.
He believed that Lin Yuanshu would eventually understand his thoughts, but Lin Yuanshu was currently angry, so he had to explain to Lin Yuanshu later.
After the meeting, Deputy Director Ye went to Lin Yuanshu's office immediately, hoping to shake hands with Lin Yuanshu and make peace.
She sat down in the chair opposite Lin Yuanshu, organized her thoughts, and said to him, "You might not believe it, but I really didn't tamper with the results this time."
Lin Yuanshu stared intently into Deputy Director Ye's eyes and asked, "Really? You didn't interfere?"
Her expression seemed to say, "I've seen through everything, keep making things up."
Deputy Director Ye swallowed hard, feigning honesty, "Of course, I'm just asking my men to support me. I believe you're the same as me; you wouldn't let your men support someone else. As for the outcome, it was Director Huang's decision. You're so smart, you couldn't possibly not see through Director Huang's plan. He's trying to kill two birds with one stone!"
Lin Yuanshu raised an eyebrow, feigning ignorance, and said, "Kill two birds with one stone? What are you talking about? This is just about submitting the list, how could it involve killing two birds with one stone? Who is Director Huang trying to kill two birds with one stone?"
Deputy Director Ye took a deep breath, no longer hiding anything, and said in a serious tone: "Of course it's you and me. He deliberately chose my research results to sow discord between us. Our relationship is too good, which makes Director Huang feel threatened. Moreover, by doing this, he can also show all the staff of the institute that he is not biased towards you, and clear himself of the suspicion of bias towards you in a different way. Isn't this killing two birds with one stone?"
In reality, she was simply giving Director Huang the power of choice. If Director Huang insisted on choosing Lin Yuanshu's research results, there was nothing she could do! It was Director Huang's wavering stance that had nothing to do with her.
This only shows that, faced with tangible benefits, Lin Yuanshu did not hold enough weight in Director Huang's heart and became the one who was abandoned.
After listening to Deputy Director Ye's words, Lin Yuanshu did not express his own thoughts.
Deputy Director Ye thought Lin Yuanshu was upset, so she continued earnestly, "Comrade Lin Yuanshu, we cooperated so well before, we can't let Director Huang's instigation cause us to part ways! If we want to go further, we must cooperate."
Lin Yuanshu rested his chin on his hand, frowned, and said, "I don't really like you like this."
Deputy Director Ye looked at Lin Yuanshu with a puzzled expression. Shouldn't we be talking about Director Huang? Why are we talking about her? She didn't do anything too outrageous to Lin Yuanshu!
"What's wrong with me?" Deputy Director Ye asked instinctively.
Lin Yuanshu said in a serious tone, "He looks like he's getting a good deal but is still acting innocent."
Deputy Director Ye has taken all the benefits, and now he wants to shake hands with her and make peace, so that she can calmly accept the outcome and choose to cooperate peacefully with her? There's no such thing as a free lunch in this world!
Deputy Director Ye paused for a moment, then smiled awkwardly. "This joke isn't funny. I'm not trying to take advantage of you and then act innocent. I'm just stating the facts. If you want to part ways with me, then you've fallen for Director Huang's attempts to sow discord. I don't believe you're unaware of that."
Lin Yuanshu stood up and said softly, "What a coincidence. I don't believe you didn't do anything. I acknowledge the research results on improving the acetaminophen production process reported to Team Leader Zhuang, but I think your research results on contraceptives are not practical enough and cannot overshadow my research results."
Deputy Director Ye disagreed, saying, "Sometimes being too confident can come across as arrogant. The country is currently implementing the family planning policy, and you can imagine how much importance is attached to contraceptives. Why do you say that they are not practical enough? Besides, the benefits are right in front of me, so I can't just turn them down! If you blame me for this, then you are being unreasonable. You should understand that things in this world are not simply black and white."
She tried her best to express her innocence to Lin Yuanshu, pushing all the blame onto Director Huang.
Lin Yuanshu sighed and patted Deputy Director Ye on the shoulder, "That's why I said you're getting the benefits and still acting innocent! You want the benefits but also want our relationship to remain unchanged, that's impossible."
Deputy Director Ye still refused to give up, saying, "Can't our relationship really go back to what it was before?"
Lin Yuanshu thought for a moment and then decisively refused, saying, "No."
She didn't want to be a thorn in Director Huang's side, so this was a good opportunity to distance herself from Deputy Director Ye.
She never intended to become enemies with Deputy Director Ye; she simply wanted to keep to herself and didn't want Deputy Director Ye to act under the guise of their good relationship.
Deputy Director Ye took a deep breath and, as a compromise, said earnestly, "I know that empty words are useless. I will show you my sincerity in wanting to make peace. I will give up attending this medical science conference and tell Director Huang that I will not report my research results."
This was her last resort, but she had already gone this far and had no choice. If she gave up on building a good relationship with Lin Yuanshu now, it would be a half-hearted effort and make her previous words a joke. She could only grit her teeth and continue.
Lin Yuanshu was not moved by Deputy Director Ye's words, because she knew that Deputy Director Ye was using a strategy of retreat to advance. The Medical Science Conference was organized by the state, not a game of house and table. Deputy Director Ye could not simply give up whenever he wanted.
Director Huang had just mentioned the list of names to be submitted when Deputy Director Ye withdrew from attending the hospital's scientific conference that afternoon. Anyone could guess that something fishy was going on.
People tend to subconsciously favor the weak, and she will go from being the one in the right to being seen as the one in the wrong by others, which is a losing proposition.
She didn't want Deputy Director Ye to pretend to be innocent in front of her with a straight face.
“You don’t need to do that. Since Director Huang has already made his statement, we should follow his arrangements. If you really want to show your sincerity in making peace, you can wait until four years later, when I graduate from university. Then it will be clear whether you are a good person or a bad one,” Lin Yuanshu said softly.
Hearing this, Deputy Director Ye felt a mix of emotions. Lin Yuanshu hadn't even started university yet, and he was already eyeing the power she would have four years later. She forced a smile and reluctantly agreed, "You're right."
Sincerity versus power is a difficult choice, but thankfully she has four years to think it over carefully: is it better to hold onto power, or to cooperate well with Lin Yuanshu and compromise on both sides?
Although the negotiations broke down, the two tacitly maintained a facade of politeness. Deputy Director Ye forced himself to chat with Lin Yuanshu about some everyday matters before leaving the office.
No sooner had Deputy Director Ye left than Hong Shuang'er walked into the office, her face flushed with anger. "I've already seen the notice on the bulletin board! They're going too far! How could your research possibly lose? Most of the staff feel this result is unfair to you, and they're all protesting for you on the bulletin board!"
When she saw the notice, she was furious. Anyone with eyes could see that the research results on improving the penicillin production process could not possibly lose to the research results on improving the contraceptive pill production process!
She could have attended the medical science conference, but now, due to unfair treatment from her superiors, she can only complain privately.
Lin Yuanshu whispered, "Go and calm them down. Don't let them cause trouble. If word gets out, it will have a bad impact on the research institute."
Hong Shuang'er stared wide-eyed in disbelief, and said aggrievedly, "It's clearly not our fault, yet you still have to clean up their mess."
Lin Yuanshu shook his head and denied it, saying, "I'm not helping them clean up their mess, but I don't want my comrades who helped me to be punished."
Hong Shuang'er leaned close to Lin Yuanshu and whispered, "Should we try to get back the spots that are rightfully ours?"
She looked at Lin Yuanshu expectantly, hoping he would agree. She was prepared to fan the flames; as long as she made the matter bigger and bigger, then the law would not punish everyone, and that would be the best solution.
Lin Yuanshu blinked. She hadn't expected Hong Shuang'er to be so bold. She disagreed, saying, "No quota belongs to us. We just need to follow Director Huang's arrangements. Don't do anything unnecessary."
Hong Shuang'er's shoulders slumped, and she left the office with a sad expression, her heart filled with regret. It seemed she wouldn't have the chance to attend this year's medical science conference. But it was alright, there would be other opportunities in the future. She needed to take a longer-term view.
At this moment, only Lin Yuanshu was left in the office. She slumped into her chair, exuding an air of utter dejection.
She sighed, then sighed again, and then sighed three times in a row, her mind racing as she pondered what to do next, since the research results reported by Hongguang Pharmaceutical Factory were more important.
While the research findings here are important, they are not so important that we should risk everything to break ties with Director Huang and Deputy Director Ye.
But she didn't want to see Director Huang and Deputy Director Ye achieve their goals, and for her to suffer this loss alone. Sacrificing herself for the happiness of everyone else—she wasn't such a kind and good person.
She shouldn't have listened to Director Huang in the first place. She prioritized the overall situation and didn't think about getting involved. As a result, the others didn't hold back at all.
Lin Yuanshu grew angrier the more she thought about it. She felt she couldn't just give up. She decided to leave the matter to fate. She would contact Deputy Factory Director Mao's wife and have her pass on the news that her research results hadn't been reported to the leaders of the conference organizing committee.
If the leader turns a blind eye, she will choose to swallow her grievances; if the leader chooses to intervene, she won't need to do anything extra, and someone else will stand up for her.
Because this matter involves Director Huang and Deputy Director Ye, she cannot tell anyone about her plans to avoid the news leaking out.
Even when chatting with Deputy Factory Director Mao's wife, you should emphasize your grievances and the injustices you feel, rather than acting as if you want to take revenge on Director Huang and Deputy Director Ye.
On the other side, Deputy Director Ye was smug after learning that Hong Shuang'er had appeased the institute's staff, believing that Lin Yuanshu had accepted the outcome and would not cause any more trouble.
Lin Yuanshu is a capable worker, but she is too soft-hearted. Her attempts to reconcile are not entirely useless. Although Lin Yuanshu says she is severing ties, she actually chooses to settle things peacefully.
Actually, at the beginning, she had considered whether to tell Lin Yuanshu the list to be submitted in advance, so that she would naturally be on Lin Yuanshu's side.
But she was also worried that if she told him, Lin Yuanshu would make a big fuss about the result, which would lead to changes in the reported list, and Director Huang would also harbor resentment towards her for inquiring about information.
Therefore, she could only wait for Director Huang to announce the list of those to be reported before she could seek reconciliation with Lin Yuanshu.
Although seeking peace is not very effective, it ensures that things stay under her control and that she can successfully achieve her goals.
Director Huang was completely unaware of what had happened between Lin Yuanshu and Deputy Director Ye. He was busy preparing documents for submission and working, and had no energy to spare for anything else.
When Wu Qin learned from Luo Li that Lin Yuanshu's research results had not been selected, she felt a sense of shared misfortune.
After all, her research results were not selected in the end. Even if her research results had the potential to win an award, the other group leaders still couldn't tolerate her. They were all selfish and had no thought of the big picture. Just thinking about this made her so angry that her liver hurt.
Although Director Yu was on her side, there were simply too many people opposing her. In order to avoid public outrage, Director Yu had no choice but to compromise and back down.
She sighed, "There are too few people in this world who are selfless. Even Comrade Lin Yuanshu encountered such a thing, and she didn't make a fuss, but chose to accept it obediently?"
She was still quite eager to see the Dongfanghong Research Institute cause a stir, since it was full of people she didn't like.
Luo Li truthfully stated, "Deputy Director Lin lost her temper at the meeting. Later, it was Deputy Director Ye who talked to her, and Deputy Director Lin calmed down. She even advised everyone to follow Director Huang's arrangements and not to stand up for her."
Wu Qin sneered and said irritably, "Since Comrade Lin Yuanshu became pregnant, she has become soft-hearted and soft-hearted. She has completely lost her former toughness and can even accept this kind of grievance. I really admire her. I'm afraid she has gone stupid from giving birth."
Luo Li remained silent. She dared not agree with Wu Qin's words, fearing that if they reached Lin Yuanshu's ears, even if Lin Yuanshu was kind-hearted, she was still the deputy director of the research institute, and dealing with her would be an easy matter for him.
The two chatted for a while longer about the Dongfanghong Research Institute before Wu Qin suggested leaving.
Luo Li looked reluctant to part, but she was actually overjoyed. She reiterated her loyalty, saying, "Team Leader Wu, please don't forget me. I'm still waiting for you to take me to the First Research Institute! I'll be waiting for you at the Dongfanghong Research Institute."
Wu Qin lost her previous confidence. It was not easy to get by at the Dongfanghong Research Institute, and the First Research Institute was not much easier either. She even considered transferring to Beijing.
The people here are all crazy, so xenophobic.
Two days later, all the research institutes in Beijing reported their research findings, and the officials of the Ministry of Health raced against time to compile the documents of these research results.
The Minister of Health, carrying these documents, made a special trip to the preparatory group for the Medical Science Conference to report to the group leader on the progress of their work during this period.
After listening to the Minister of Health's words, the team leader, referring to the documents in his hand, asked some questions about these research findings, such as whether they were practical and could be applied in practice.
The Minister of Health answered each question in turn, and there were no instances where he was unable to provide an answer.
The group leader was very satisfied with the Minister of Health's performance. The higher-ups attached great importance to this medical science conference, after all, it marked the end of the chaotic period and the beginning of a new stage for the country, and naturally no one was allowed to do a sloppy job.
The Minister of Health breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing the team leader's satisfied expression.
Half an hour later, after the two finished discussing important matters, the Minister of Health was about to leave the office when the team leader stopped him. "By the way, did you bring over the documents of Comrade Lin Yuanshu's research results on improving the penicillin production process? I'm quite optimistic about this research result."
The Minister of Health paused for a moment, thought carefully for a moment, and said with difficulty, "That research result was not submitted for approval."
He was quite surprised at first, but then he thought about it and realized that Lin Yuanshu had participated in both research results reported by the institute, so he didn't think too much about it. After all, he had a heavy workload. Now it seems that he should have thought more about it.
The team leader looked at the Minister of Health with some surprise. When others told him about this, he thought they were joking!
He quickly pressed on, "Is there a problem with this research? I remember it was promoted quite smoothly nationwide before. This research has made us less short of penicillin and indirectly saved many lives..."
The Minister of Health looked uneasy and explained in a low voice, "I'm not very familiar with this matter. It wasn't included in the research findings reported by the Dongfanghong Research Institute."
The team leader was somewhat dissatisfied with the Minister of Health's explanation. He frowned and said, "How could you not find out about such an important matter? The leaders above are very concerned about Comrade Lin Yuanshu's research results. If they ask me about it later, I won't know anything. We can't afford to make such a mistake."
He wasn't exaggerating; Lin Yuanshu's name was indeed on the radar of the top leaders. After all, he was young and capable, and who wouldn't like such a cadre?
The Minister of Health quickly said, "I will go and find out the cause and effect of this matter immediately, and I will definitely not miss this important research result."
After a moment of contemplation, the team leader slowly instructed, "While you're at it, check if anyone else is in a similar situation to Comrade Lin Yuanshu, where their talents have been 'hidden away.' Don't let good research results be buried or talented people be overlooked."
The Minister of Health's smile instantly froze. He was genuinely "happy" to have so much more work to do, even though he was about to leave the office!
"Okay, I'll take care of it right away." The Minister of Health dared not show his displeasure in front of the team leader, so he could only force a smile and agree.
The team leader waved his hand, indicating that the Minister of Health could leave. He had no interest in knowing how the Minister of Health was feeling, because he himself was in a very bad mood.
Fortunately, his friend mentioned it; otherwise, it would have been too late if the research findings had been submitted to his superiors after review and they had asked about it.
Having finally been entrusted with such an important task, he didn't want any mistakes to occur.
The Minister of Health returned to the Ministry of Health with a somber expression; anyone could tell he was unhappy.
Seeing this, the deputy minister quickly followed him into the Minister of Health's office and asked, "What happened? You look very unwell. Is there a problem with the research findings documents we compiled?"
The Minister of Health shook his head and recounted his conversation with the team leader in detail.
The vice minister and secretary present all looked shocked. After all, they had intervened a little in this matter, ensuring that the officials of the Ministry of Health had no objections to the two research results submitted by the Dongfanghong Research Institute, and that the matter of Lin Yuanshu's research results being rejected was simply ignored.
Unexpectedly, though he managed to dodge the first day of the month, he couldn't dodge the fifteenth. The team leader would take the initiative to inquire about Lin Yuanshu's research results. Life is truly unpredictable.
The deputy minister glanced at his secretary. He had only agreed to do her a favor, but he hadn't expected to cause such a big problem. If this matter were to be investigated, he would have no choice but to blame it all on his secretary.
"We've really suffered an undeserved disaster. This is all the decision of the Dongfanghong Research Institute. We were already busy with the conference, and now we have so much more work to do. It seems we can only ask everyone to work overtime and stay up late..." the deputy minister said helplessly.
The Minister of Health also sighed, "Besides making things difficult for everyone, there's no other way. The head of the conference organizing committee is waiting for my reply. Send someone to the Dongfanghong Research Institute to invite Director Huang over right now. I want to understand the ins and outs of this matter."
The secretary volunteered, "Minister, I've just finished my work and can go to the Dongfanghong Research Institute."
His heart was pounding, worried that the Minister of Health would find out what he had done before. He wanted to go to the Dongfanghong Research Institute mainly to give Director Huang some information so that Director Huang could be mentally prepared and find a good excuse.
Only in this way can the minister be persuaded to shift his focus elsewhere, rather than delving into this matter.
Upon hearing this, the Minister of Health immediately smiled and said, "Since you're free, then go and collect the research results of the unsuccessful candidates from the 49 City Research Institute. I won't trouble you with such a small matter as asking for help, to avoid wasting your energy."
secretary:"……"
He's not afraid of wasting money! Oh no, I have a feeling we're doomed.
No matter how unwilling the secretary was, he could only watch helplessly as the deputy minister left. All he could do was collect the list of those who had failed to be selected. He could only hope that Director Huang would be smart enough to come up with a plausible reason.
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