"Your son-in-law really dotes on you all. Sister, you're just waiting to enjoy the good life from now on!"
Zhang Juan would praise Gu Shi from time to time. Although it was flattery, Gu Shi was indeed a very good person.
Li Xiuhua couldn't stop smiling. She ate her food and chatted happily with Zhang Juan again.
Gu Shi carried Gu Jue into the living room, where Lin Qingyu was sitting and eating.
"Oh, Gu Shi, I'm really not worthy of your peach shortbread. It's delicious, but after eating one piece, my mouth is so sweet."
After speaking, she drank a large glass of water. Gu Shi walked over and sat down next to her, comforting her, "I thought you could accept something so sweet. I'll bring you something else next time!"
He held Gu Jue in one arm and stroked Lin Qingyu's hair with the other, enjoying this brief but precious moment.
Gu Shi had no intention of telling Lin Qingyu the truth, even though the brick factory might really be going out of business.
"By the way, didn't you say the brick factory was quite busy? Is it done now?"
Lin Qingyu asked sincerely, she hadn't considered the possibility that the brick factory might go bankrupt.
Gu Shi replied naturally, "It's been taken care of, but I might have to go to the steel mill again tomorrow. I haven't been there in a while, and I'm a little worried."
"That's true. I remember you haven't been there in a long time. It would be good for you to go and take a look."
Lin Qingyu nodded in agreement, showing no doubt about Gu Shi's words.
When he went to bed that night, Gu Shi tossed and turned and couldn't fall asleep all night.
The next morning, before the child was even awake, Gu Shi got up and went out.
As usual, he rode his bicycle, and this time it took him two hours to get there.
The steel mill's revenue is still quite good, accounting for almost half of the revenue of several factories, but recently it seems that there have been problems here.
Gu Shigang had just arrived at the factory when the person he had sent to be in charge happened to run into him.
"Boss Gu? I was just about to look for you. Something happened at the factory!"
Gu Shi didn't show it on his face, but he already knew in his heart that this matter was not over.
After being introduced by the person in charge of the steel plant, Gu Shi learned another piece of bad news.
Two big contracts that had just been signed were both reneged on; the kind of contracts where the company would rather pay a small amount of money than not terminate them.
Gu Shi didn't say much. After thinking it over, he gave the steelworkers a holiday.
This time, the complaints were even greater because the steel mill paid higher wages, and without their source of income, who knows what these people might do.
Fortunately, Gu Shi arranged for a week's leave, which made things a little better.
Sitting in his office, Gu Shi lowered his head listlessly.
This is really pushing people to the brink of despair, so who exactly is behind this?
He asked someone to investigate, but there's still no news. It seems the person behind this is quite powerful.
Looking at the steel plant that was completely empty in less than half a day, Gu Shi couldn't quite describe the feeling in his heart.
These machines are deadly; once they stop, the losses will be immeasurable.
The person in charge followed behind him, feeling quite distressed as well.
"Boss, will this machine still be able to run in the future?"
In fact, it wasn't just their factory; many privately owned factories in Xinshi City failed to survive for long.
Even the machines in Gu Shi's brick factory are second-hand, so whether to continue operating these machines or sell them depends entirely on whether Gu Shi can persevere.
However, he is not someone who gives up easily; he persevered when he started from scratch.
Even if things are bad now, can they be as bad as when he first tried it?
"Yes, I will find a way. You should also go home and rest for a few days. You've worked hard these past few years."
"Brother Gu, you're joking. I'd be eternally grateful if you could just give me a bite to eat!"
Finally, the person in charge treated Gu Shi to a drink to show his determination not to leave easily.
Gu Shi knew the background of the people he hired, so he trusted his subordinates very much.
He went to the brick factory again in the evening. It was a place he frequented, so he would come here whenever he had nothing else to do.
The staff dormitory inside the brick factory isn't very lively; it's usually occupied by people and not too deserted.
Seeing this, Gu Shi went over to check.
The security guard on break saw Gu Shi approaching and quickly greeted him, "Hello, boss!"
What's going on here?
Gu Shi had already seen it; there was a lot more trash on the ground, which looked like someone had already left.
The security guard stammered and couldn't speak clearly. His eyes kept darting around the dormitory, avoiding looking at Gu Shi.
Before Gu Shi could ask any more questions, two young men walked out of a dormitory room with the door wide open.
The two were taken aback when they saw Gu Shi, clearly not expecting to see their boss here.
"Boss, we..."
"Oh, what are you afraid of? I'll explain!"
One of the young men, with a buzz cut and carrying a large bundle, shouted at Gu Shi, "Boss Gu, don't blame us. This brick factory is about to go bankrupt. Are we not allowed to find another way to make a living?"
Gu Shi nodded: "You can leave, no one will stop you, but you can't come back again. You know the rules, right?"
He wasn't angry at all, which is only natural. However, he wanted to reiterate the rules he had set to prevent any trouble from arising in the future.
The two young men were convinced that the brick factory was doomed, and in the end, Gu Shi didn't say much, so they slunk away.
"Anyone else want to leave? I won't make things difficult for you. You can leave if you want, but if you don't leave today, you can stay here in peace. I'll definitely be able to give you food to eat."
The onlookers remained silent, lost in thought.
The security guard also said to Gu Shi, "Boss, five have already left, you..."
"It's alright, let's go!"
Gu Shi really didn't want to deal with these things anymore. It was better for him to leave, so as to avoid another expense. The cafeteria was still open, and having fewer people eating would save some money.
The remaining few people secretly discussed it for a long time, and finally decided to stay.
And those who went home for the holidays, I wonder how many will be able to come back when we go back to work.
Gu Shi casually offered a few words of comfort, nothing more than encouraging everyone to persevere and telling them that the brick factory's future would be better.
To the employees, these words might sound like empty promises, but those who know Gu Shi understand.
If Gu Shi says something, he will definitely do it.
Even if you can't do it right away, if you try hard and give it more time, you will eventually succeed.
The security guard among them was the one who knew Gu Shi. After listening to what Gu Shi said, he didn't feel bored looking at the empty factory every day.
Gu Shi returned to his small house in the brick factory.
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