This plagiarism incident started with great fanfare, but ended rather abruptly.
After a night of discussion, the factory leaders decided that Lu Kai was no longer suitable to work in the design department and would be transferred to the sales department to become a salesperson.
He used to receive a level 12 salary as a technician, which was 62 yuan a month.
Now, after the job transfer, my salary has changed from a technical employee's salary to a clerical employee's salary. Thanks to the efforts of the union chairman, I am now a level 5 clerical employee, earning 49.5 yuan a month.
After all, Lu Kai is a college graduate; otherwise, his salary would probably have been reduced.
Even so, it was only after Lu's father relented and exchanged several important positions in the machinery factory that this was obtained.
Otherwise, Lu Kai might be fired immediately.
Mr. Lu didn't want to either, but Wu Jie was adamant, so he had no choice but to back down.
We can figure out how to get those important positions later, but if Lu Kai gets fired, then he's really finished.
He's worked so hard all his life, what's the point if he can't even protect his son?
We have no choice but to compromise!
Wu Jie successfully seized several important positions from Lu's father's side, and was able to place his own people in them, so he decided to stop while he was ahead.
From now on, he can finally hold his position as factory director more securely, unlike before when he was the nominal factory director but was actually hampered by Lu's father, the deputy factory director. Many times, his words were not as effective as those of Lu's father, the deputy factory director.
Now, we've finally turned the tables and gained a foothold in the machinery factory.
He didn't dare to push him too hard, after all, Lu's father had deep-rooted connections in the machinery factory. If he really pushed him too far, his father might cause trouble for him at work in the future, and it would be impossible to guard against.
That's good too. Lu's father's power has been greatly reduced. Even if Lu Kai isn't expelled, with this reputation, what future can he have?
It's better to do a favor that's easy to do.
Even the final investigation results were only read aloud to the leadership team and the engineering design department, and were not even posted on the factory's notice board.
Even if things are handled vaguely, people aren't blind or deaf.
Lu Kai was transferred to the business department, and Gu Zhiyuan returned to the engineering design department to continue working. Everyone knows that.
People don't dare to discuss it openly, but behind everyone's backs, they gossip about it like crazy.
Previously, everyone thought Lu's father was a good person, but after Lu Kai's incident, who can't see his selfish motives?
There are even rumors that, in order to keep Lu Kai's job, Lu's father removed several of his trusted confidants from important positions and gave them to Wu Jie's people.
Those close confidants, who among them doesn't harbor some resentment? They all hold important positions as team leaders, enjoying not only high salaries but also high status.
Suddenly he was reduced to an ordinary worker, his wages were reduced, his subsidies disappeared, and he was even ridiculed and controlled by his former rival. The contrast was too great.
These trusted confidants may not be able to speak for themselves, but their families have certainly complained a lot behind their backs.
Even within the business department, Lu Kai's arrogant appointment was blocking other people's way.
This year, the business department only has one opening for permanent positions, and three or four temporary workers are all vying for it, each using their own unique skills.
Lu Kai just fell from the sky, and wow, all the quotas were wiped out!
Those three or four temporary workers were so angry they wanted to eat Lu Kai alive!
Although the sales department is a bit tough, it's still considered a highly sought-after department in the machinery factory.
Lu Kai, feeling ashamed and resentful, didn't go to work in the sales department for several days because he was trying to avoid a good job that others would kill for him.
It was only after Lu's father gave Lu Kai a severe scolding that he went to report to the business department.
Lu Kai, who was usually gentle and refined, hadn't shaved for several days and looked quite disheveled.
Since he was new, we arranged for an experienced salesperson to mentor him for a period of time before letting him run sales independently.
Putting aside the attitude of the veteran salesperson, at this point, if you want them to mentor you, wouldn't you have to fawn over them? Even if you don't serve them tea and water or act like a servant, at least be polite, right?
Lu Kai is not the kind of person who would bend down or lower his head.
He always has a stern face, as if someone owes him hundreds of dollars and hasn't paid it back. He acts like he's some kind of old salesman begging him for money.
Those salespeople who have made it this far are all seasoned veterans. Especially those from machinery factories, they're treated like royalty outside the factory, and even inside, they're never treated badly every day!
That old salesman was originally from Wu Jie's side, and he didn't like the Lu family.
How could Lu Kai not have any objections to Lu Kai's attitude?
On the surface, he was all smiles and politeness, and no matter what Lu Kai's attitude was, he always appeared patient.
Within a few days, everyone in the factory knew that Lu Kai, the son of Deputy Factory Director Lu, had been transferred to the business department. They thought he was going to be the head of the engineering design department. He showed no respect to the senior salesman who was mentoring him. When the senior salesman had to patiently guide him, he became impatient, would throw tantrums, yell at people, and then turn around and leave.
Moreover, he was even more arrogant towards the clerks who came to the factory's business department for consultation.
They tell people to get out at the slightest disagreement, and they constantly say that others are not qualified, not capable, and cannot afford their machinery factory's products.
I heard that after many clerks went back and reported to their superiors, complaints were then made to the machinery factory.
The factory office secretary has been getting tired of receiving these kinds of calls lately.
The head of the business department, during a routine meeting of the factory leaders, asked Lu's father in front of so many people whether Lu Kai's emotions were unstable and whether he should be allowed to rest at home for a while to adjust his mindset before returning to work.
Mr. Lu lost all face and had to appease the head of the business department in a kind and gentle manner.
When he got home, he called Lu Kai over. It's said that this was the first time he'd gotten so angry in so many years, and he whipped Lu Kai with a belt for half the night.
Finally, Lu's mother, crying, helped Lu Kai to the factory hospital for treatment in the middle of the night.
His body and face were covered in bloody welts from being slapped; it was a horrifying sight.
After much pleading and persuasion, Lu's mother finally granted him a sick leave certificate for half a month.
Lu Kai simply went home to rest.
Some of these messages were gossiped about by Lin Hong to Xu Ningyan, while others were told to her by Gu Zhiyuan upon his return.
Xu Ningyan was overjoyed to hear this.
Serves them right! Since they dared to plagiarize in the first place, they should bear the consequences now!
However, Xu Ningyan still didn't quite understand: "Since Lu Kai's reputation at the machinery factory is already so bad, why does his father still insist on protecting him and letting him continue working there? Isn't this like cutting flesh with a soft knife? For someone as concerned about his reputation as Lu Kai, that's worse than killing him! Doesn't Lu Kai's father know that?"
Gu Zhiyuan thought for a moment and said, "Putting aside how hard it is to find a job these days, Lu Kai's reputation in the engineering design industry is already ruined. He can't do this job anywhere else. If he does something else, he'll have to start all over again! It's better for him to stay in the machinery factory. With him protecting him, the business department can easily achieve results as long as they have connections."
"With more achievements, the previous bad reputation can be washed away! Deputy Factory Director Lu has a lot of connections and influence in the machinery factory. These taunts are only temporary! In two years, let's see who still mentions it?"
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