When Ma Hua heard the name "machine repair shop," he was startled. Wasn't that the factory where his father and older brother worked? Why was he being asked to go there?
{Ding-dong}
{Given that the host is currently being harassed by Director Yang's secretary, God-level selection is activated.}
Option 1: Give Secretary Zhang a sharp laugh and shout, "I quit! Fortune changes every thirty years, don't underestimate a young man's potential!" Reward: God-level culinary skills.
{Option Two: Take on the important task! It's just helping out at the machine repair shop for a few days! Of course I'll go! Reward: A complete set of fishing gear.}
Ma Hua looked at the choices in his mind with some confusion. Goodness, system, you're really something! Do I even need to choose between these two? I'm not some crooked-mouthed dragon king.
He calls himself Ma Hua, and he doesn't want people to call him Ma Buzheng in the future, but unfortunately, his god-level cooking skills are really tempting.
Secretary Zhang saw Ma Hua deep in thought and couldn't help but sneer inwardly. "See? This is what happens when you offend us." he thought. "Comrade Ma, have you made your choice yet?"
Ma Hua then came to his senses. He originally wanted to choose option one directly, but then he saw Director Wang wink at him.
“Sure, no problem, give me the file.” Ma Hua immediately chose option two in his mind.
"What document?" Secretary Zhang frowned.
"Secretary Zhang, what document are you talking about? Didn't you just say it was decided in a factory leadership meeting? Where's the document issued by the factory? And this is a business trip, how are the travel expenses calculated? And why was I assigned there?"
How many days are you going? What are you going to be responsible for? I'm just a cook, I can't do anything else. You don't say anything, you just tell me to go. What am I supposed to do there? What's wrong?
"Could it be that Secretary Zhang spread this false information?" Ma Hua said seriously. Since he had chosen to go, he should ask carefully to avoid being accused of absenteeism behind his back.
Secretary Zhang was also at a loss. He hadn't expected Ma Hua to understand. He had been planning to scheme against Ma Hua, but now things were really messed up. He could only angrily say to Ma Hua, "You just wait. The documents will be delivered soon."
After saying that, Secretary Zhang left in a hurry. He had to report to Director Yang that damned Ma Hua was stubborn and still trying to oppose him even at this point.
Secretary Zhang had originally thought that Ma Hua would cry and beg for mercy when he heard that he had been assigned to the machinery factory, but he did not expect Ma Hua to be so tough. Fine, you just wait and see.
After Secretary Zhang left, Director Wang took out a pack of cigarettes from his jacket pocket and handed one to Ma Hua: "Here, have a smoke."
Ma Hua extended both hands to accept the cigarette offered by Director Wang. He then took out matches from his pocket, lit one, and offered it to Director Wang.
Upon seeing this, Director Wang laughed and scolded, "You little rascal, where did you learn all these crooked tricks from?"
"Hey, who else can I learn from? It's all thanks to Uncle Wang's excellent teaching," Ma Hua said with a grin.
"Alright, kid, everyone knows who's who. Stop spreading rumors about me. I didn't teach you that. Also, Director Li said he owes you this time, Xiao Hua, you know that too."
After all, Director Yang is the actual director of the steel rolling mill; there are some things Director Li can't do anything about.
Director Wang sighed. What could he do? He was just a lowly canteen manager.
Since Ma Hua had just called him Uncle Wang, he had no choice but to tell Ma Hua the inside story. It turned out that when Ma Hua went to the machine repair shop this time, Li Huaide had really bitten off Director Yang.
“Yes,” Ma Hua nodded. In truth, Ma Hua had understood from the beginning that he was merely a pawn in the power struggle between Factory Director Yang and Li Huaide. But since he lived in this society, he could only adapt.
Moreover, he had no business dealings with Li Huaide. Faced with such a huge profit...
It's perfectly normal for one's own piece to become a sacrifice.
Director Wang noticed Ma Hua's disappointment and said worriedly, "Sometimes, bad things can turn into good things. You're still too inexperienced, take it slow!"
Ma Hua nodded, finished the last puff of his cigarette, and blew a long plume of smoke into the sky.
He then slowly walked towards the kitchen, but before Ma Hua could even reach it, Liu Lan stopped him.
Liu Lan looked at Ma Hua in front of her, her eyes full of apology: "Ma Hua, I'm sorry."
"Sister Lan, you can't say that. What's wrong? Are you planning to never recognize me again?" Ma Hua joked.
"Get out of here! Your foul mouth is almost as bad as Sha Zhu's. Come with me." Liu Lan then led Ma Hua to the private room in the cafeteria.
"Sister Lan, I'm really fine," Ma Hua quickly said. This matter didn't actually have much to do with Liu Lan. Good heavens, could Liu Lan be lusting after his good looks and using this opportunity to...?
So, should I refuse or not?
"Shut up, you'll see when you come in," Liu Lan said, too lazy to talk to Ma Hua any further. She simply told Ma Hua to shut up and come with her.
"Alright, I've brought the person over to you." Liu Lan led Ma Hua directly to the private room, where Ma Hua finally saw Director Li sitting.
When Director Li saw Ma Hua enter, he immediately nodded to Liu Lan, who then promptly left and closed the door to the private room from the outside.
Ma Hua remained silent, simply watching Director Li without uttering a word.
Director Li wasn't angry; he simply smiled and asked, "Do you resent me?"
Ma Hua nodded, then shook his head. It would be a lie to say he didn't resent it; why was he the one to be discarded? He hadn't wronged Li Huaide. To put it bluntly...
Although he looked down on Director Yang, he had at least done something for Li Huaide.
"I've heard Liu Lan say for a long time that you're a special person, and seeing you today, I can confirm it's true," Li Huaide said with a smile, not at all angry.
"Comrade Ma Hua, what's your opinion on the current situation in our factory?" Li Huaide then asked Ma Hua.
Ma Hua was somewhat taken aback. What did Li Huaide mean by this? Why was he asking her this when she was about to be transferred to the machine repair shop? "I don't know, but I do know that if I follow the leaders and listen to them, I can definitely do my job well!"
"Hahaha. Good, well said! It seems Comrade Ma Hua's ideological awareness is higher than that of many people in our factory." Li Huaide was very satisfied. Not bad at all.
He's much better than that silly Zhu from before. He's more obedient and even dares to go against the leader for his own sake. Not bad.
"This is something I, Li Huaide, owe you. I hope you're satisfied." Li Huaide didn't say much more and simply dismissed Ma Hua.
Although MCA was somewhat puzzled, they didn't say much. After saying goodbye to Lee Huai-te, they left.
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
