Zheng Ya maintained a high reputation in the steel rolling mill.
Sha Zhu publicly exposed Yi Zhonghai's disgraceful act of plotting to murder Zheng Ya, and the workers unanimously condemned Yi Zhonghai.
The criticism and struggle session left Yi Zhonghai speechless with fear, trembling all over.
Hearing the noise, Li Deren peeked out of the back window of his second-floor office and saw Zheng Ya drive into the factory area. Li Deren quickly ran downstairs and scolded the perpetrator: "Alright, it's working hours, what are you all doing here causing trouble?"
Should we report any problems to our superiors?
"Everyone, disperse and return to your posts. If you have any problems, report them to your superiors for resolution. No causing trouble, everyone disperse?"
"Let's go, let's go to work!" The workers, unable to provoke Li Deren, pushed and shoved their way away.
Yi Zhonghai gratefully fawned over Li Deren, but Li Deren ignored him.
Seeing their ambiguous relationship, Sha Zhu shouted, "Director Li, are you afraid Yi Zhonghai will ruin your plans..."
"Silly Zhu, don't talk about things without evidence. Slandering your leader in public is a serious offense."
"Of course, we leaders welcome the workers to offer their opinions, but we absolutely cannot tolerate you causing trouble and disrupting the factory's normal operations, right?" Li Deren said as he watched Zheng Ya drive to the logistics department.
Sha Zhu followed Li Deren out the door, turned around, and exchanged a glance with Zheng Ya as they got out of the car. He then smiled and walked away.
As long as the desired effect is achieved!
Sha Zhu is a carefree person. He did what he was supposed to do, and as for the results and benefits, that depends on Zheng Ya's mood.
Zheng Ya was summoned to Li Deren's office. On the way, he caught a glimpse of Yi Zhonghai fleeing in a panic, but he didn't pay much attention to it.
Li Deren personally poured tea for Zheng Ya and said, "Comrade Zheng Ya, you've really offended Yi Zhonghai to death!"
"Oh, what do you mean by that, Director Li?" Zheng Ya knew he wasn't a good person, and asked thoughtfully.
Li Deren rubbed his head, feigning deep regret, and said, "Alas, perhaps we leaders haven't done our job properly."
This led even veteran employees like Yi Zhonghai to have grievances against Comrade Zheng Ya, a hero of our factory and a national hero, and to deliberately report and frame him.
This is the whistleblower letter, take a look.
"No need. Since someone has reported me for violating factory rules and regulations, your leaders can just follow the normal procedures."
"I have nothing to hide, and I accept the factory's verification and investigation." Zheng Ya didn't want to read any unpleasant complaint letters that would spoil her mood.
What could be on a whistleblower letter?
It's nothing more than the same old trick of framing and slander.
Li Deren said with a smile, "Comrade Zheng Ya truly deserves to be called a hero of our factory and a national hero. His magnanimity and character are unmatched. I admire him."
"Director Li, I won't bother with the flattery. Just get to the point. I have something urgent to attend to back home. Just say it!" Zheng Ya urged, fiddling with the warm teacup in his hand.
His expression was calm and composed, devoid of any life.
Li Deren's heart stirred and he smiled, "Since Comrade Zheng Ya is so straightforward, I won't waste your time and will just get straight to the point."
"Yes, please go ahead?"
"Actually, it's because Yi Zhonghai is watching you. You've nurtured batch after batch of talent for the country, but you haven't contributed to our own steel rolling mill. Nurturing talent has allowed our steel rolling mill to advance further..."
"Oh, is this really what Yi Zhonghai reported about me?" Zheng Ya didn't think Yi Zhonghai coveted his initiation technique, but he didn't expect Li Deren to betray Yi Zhonghai so easily.
Sacrificing the pawn to save the king—that's quite decisive.
Li Deren said with a forced smile, "Comrade Zheng Ya, you are a hero of our country. I would never dare to joke with you about something like this."
You may not know this, but Yi Zhonghai described you as worthless in his whistleblower letter.
They said you were self-righteous and that you donated the supplies that the country awarded you to the factory to gain fame.
You, relying on your ability to instruct people, have repeatedly deceived your superiors and spread rumors that you donated thousands of tons of grain seeds to the country.
Your superiors have tolerated you and haven't punished you in order to cultivate more talent.
Yi Zhonghai felt that indulging you like this was a mistake, and suggested that our factory seriously deal with it and educate you to walk the right path and serve the country and the people..."
"Oh ho, this is denying all my achievements!" Zheng Ya was surprised. Did Yi Zhonghai really dare to do this?
That's probably not the case; what's really going on is giving advice and encouraging Li Deren to do it.
Li Deren cunningly had Yi Zhonghai write a letter of denunciation, laying the groundwork for sacrificing a pawn to save the king: "Ahem, Comrade Zheng Ya, these are all facts."
You don't think I conspired with Yi Zhonghai to harm you, do you?
If that's really the case, then what kind of person am I, Li Deren?
If I fail the nation's nurturing and the people's expectations, then I am a sinner against the country!
"Alright, Li Deren, stop with the small talk and tell me why you want to talk to me." Zheng Ya had certainly learned something new.
Li Deren has the ability to climb to his current position; his eloquence alone is a testament to his skill.
Li Deren said with a smile, "Comrade Zheng Ya is very generous, so I won't hide anything from you."
While Yi Zhonghai's accusations against you may be exaggerated, they also reflect an objective fact: you have the ability but failed to provide the steel rolling mill with the necessary technical personnel for roof construction.
Our factory leaders don't mind, but they can't stop the workers' opinions.
As a member of the steel rolling mill, you are not wrong in that you don't help the mill cultivate talent, but instead you help the country cultivate talent. However, your behavior makes the workers envious and jealous, and they call you an ingrate.
Accusations of ingratitude and seeking fame and fortune are rampant.
This is very bad for your reputation, and it makes it difficult for our factory leaders to carry out their work. It's also troublesome to deal with.
What do you think we should do about this?
"Yes, you're right. As a steel mill worker, if I don't help the factory cultivate talent, I'm bound to be criticized."
"However, Director Li, you may have misunderstood the nature of my ability to bestow initiations upon others." Zheng Ya had thought about this issue before, but simply hadn't had time to deal with it.
The earlier proposal to reward outstanding employees and motivate all workers to focus on production was just the beginning.
The real plan to put the steel rolling mill at the forefront of global enterprises has not yet officially begun.
Li Deren said, puzzled, "Uh, Comrade Zheng Ya, I didn't understand what you meant. Could you explain it to me?"
"Director Li, you also know that I serve the country and am directly under the leadership of my superiors and assigned tasks."
If the steel rolling mill wants to obtain a quota for top-level technical personnel, your factory leaders need to submit an application to the higher authorities. After the higher authorities approve it, it will be my turn to provide top-level technical training to the workers.
"That's because of the different nature of the work. Does Director Li have any more questions?" Zheng Ya wanted to see what kind of influence he had behind him and whether he could secure this promotion opportunity for a top talent.
At first glance, it seems like a freebie.
However, without the backing of powerful forces, it's impossible to secure a promotion.
Zheng Ya had not forgotten that Li Deren had ties with enemy agents, and that Hu Laiwang was also lurking nearby. Entrapment was not out of the question.
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