The Light Industry Bureau intends to transfer someone from below. This news has been circulating for some time. Everyone below understands the implication and is using their own connections to get promoted.
In terms of seniority, none of the factory directors below can compare to Director Chen.
Especially after he met privately with several senior leaders in the bureau, he felt that he had a chance this time.
So he was very anxious. He had no powerful connections, and the only thing he could do was to produce some more achievements that would impress the bureau leaders.
Unfortunately, his late-night work was disrupted by Lao Du and the female worker in the warehouse.
Before he could even feel discouraged, news came from the bureau. It was said that the bureau had decided that the person being transferred there would definitely come from their factory.
Many people have called him, and their words are all congratulating him.
He had always thought it would be him this time. But after hearing Yang Lu's words today, his heart sank to the bottom.
Yang Lu has connections within the bureau; her information can't be wrong. It seems the higher-ups have decided on Lao Du.
To be honest, it would be a lie to say I wasn't disappointed. Factory Director Chen squinted at Xu Keke. The higher-ups' decision to appoint Lao Du must be related to some kind of management process implemented by this female worker in front of him.
Otherwise, given Lao Du's qualifications, it shouldn't have been his turn at all.
Factory Director Chen concealed his expression, lightly twitching his hands behind his back. As long as the list wasn't released, he still had hope.
Factory Director Du walked a few steps to Yang Lu's desk. He was genuinely angry.
The whole thing was wrong to call someone in for a talk. If it was about caring for the employees' lives, why bring up his transfer to the bureau and suggest taking people there? This is clearly spreading rumors.
Factory Director Du grew increasingly angry, and lightly tapped the table.
"Comrade Yang Lu, I hope you can explain this properly. Even I don't know that I'm being transferred to the bureau. How did you find out?"
"Also, who said Master Zeng was going to Beijing for further training? Even I, as the factory manager directly in charge of operations, didn't know about these things. How could you, in charge of the labor union, know? If you don't explain this clearly today, this matter won't be resolved."
Yang Lu didn't care what Xu Keke said. She could always smooth things over.
But what could she say about being sent to the police station? She didn't believe that the man surnamed Du was unaware; the station had clearly already spoken to him. But while he could pretend, she couldn't expose him.
Yang Lu was in a dilemma when Factory Director Chen walked in from the door with a smile.
"Alright, Lao Du! Why are you in such a hurry? It's a good thing to be transferred to the bureau, there's nothing to hide. I've heard about this news too."
Factory Director Chen gave Yang Lu a wink, signaling her not to rush.
"As for sending Master Zeng to Beijing for training, I did hear Director Wu mention it. I heard it was to help a young couple who were living apart. Everyone meant well."
Factory Director Du was in a fit of anger and didn't give him any face, raising his hand to shake off Factory Director Chen's arm.
“You are older than me, and you've been at the factory longer than I have. I believe your feelings for the factory and its employees are deeper than mine. But,”
Factory Director Du tapped the table with his index finger and said to Yang Lu, "In the factory, as far as I know, there are quite a few couples living apart. So, is our union going to step in and help resolve these issues?"
"You've all been separated for six months, and you all feel bad about it. Alright, since the union is so enthusiastic, I'll notify each workshop to submit the list of couples who live apart year-round. Yang Lu, please confirm this for me, one by one. I need to see the follow-up."
Xu Keke rolled her eyes inwardly. This old fox, she thought he was going to stand up for her. He's just using this falling out as an excuse to arrange his work.
"Master Zeng, they're having a meeting over there and they're all waiting for you. Come with me quickly."
Factory Director Du glared at Yang Lu, then gave Xu Keke a dark look before turning and leaving.
Xu Keke politely said goodbye to the other two, "Sister Yang, Director Chen, I'll be going now. See you later."
Factory Director Chen nodded with a smile. Although he was disappointed, he was also very happy.
Having worked at the factory for so many years, he knew Yang Lu's relationship with those above him all too well. This woman was also vengeful; if Lao Du offended her, it would only bring him benefits, not harm.
Factory Director Chen sat in the seat where Xu Keke had just been, smiling as he comforted Yang Lu.
With Director Du protecting her, Xu Keke had a few more days of peace and quiet.
However, this tranquility only applies to one aspect. First, Mr. Liao went for a check-up and was immediately kept at the hospital.
He is currently undergoing further full-body examinations at the hospital. Du Yi sent back a message saying that if the examinations are normal, he will have surgery in the next few days.
Many people from the factory went to visit Master Liao in the hospital; Xu Keke alone knew about several groups of people visiting him, but she didn't go. It wasn't that she didn't have time, but she felt it wasn't necessary.
Master Liao is full of energy at the hospital; apart from not being able to drink alcohol, he's perfectly fine. The more people who go there, the more they make it seem like the surgery he's about to undergo is incredibly serious.
That would only put more pressure on him. So Xu Keke had Du Yi pass on a message.
"Our doctor, Ms. Zeng, said it's not a major surgery, and she'll come to see you after the operation."
I heard that Master Liao was humiliated. People even said in front of her that she didn't understand social etiquette and lacked class consciousness towards her colleagues.
Xu Keke just smiled and didn't take it to heart.
Xi Feng, who hadn't finished high school after graduating from junior high, came to find Xu Keke with a stack of books and told her that she was going to prepare for the college entrance exam.
"I told you the other day that Du Yi said he has no feelings for you."
Xu Keke spoke with a hint of helplessness.
The warehouse office has been expanded due to the addition of staff. The general affairs department has also provided them with brand-new desks and chairs.
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