Chapter 131 The tough battle is about to begin
The next morning, it started snowing again. The fine snow particles fell like salt, adding a sense of sadness to the huge textile factory.
Director Hu and his wife stood in their house and looked around for the last time. Looking at the place where they had lived for more than seven years, their eyes were filled with reluctance to leave.
The mottled walls, paint-chipped tables and chairs, every object carries their memories.
"I always looked forward to being transferred, but now that I really have to leave, I can't bear to leave. I feel empty inside." Director Hu's voice was a little hoarse.
Jiang Huizhen gently stroked the faded tablecloth, her eyes slightly red.
"When I first came here, I really couldn't adapt and was always complaining. All these years have passed by while I was complaining. After this farewell, perhaps I will never come back in this lifetime."
The two of them walked down the stairs carrying their simple luggage, looking back every few steps.
Just then, a familiar shout was heard in the wind and snow.
They looked up and saw dozens of factory workers standing in the open space, braving the wind and snow. Snowflakes fell on their shoulders and hair, and frost formed on their eyebrows. It was obvious that they had been waiting for a long time.
"You..." Factory Director Hu ran forward quickly, "Old Ma, it's so cold, hurry back and don't freeze yourself!"
It was because Director Hu was worried about such a scene that he planned to leave quietly, but who knew that so many people would still come.
Old Ma's eyes were red as he tightly grasped Director Hu's hand: "Director Hu, are you really planning to leave quietly?"
Director Hu's throat choked with sobs: "I'm just afraid that seeing you will make me feel even worse..."
Several young female workers in the second workshop supported each other, tears mixed with snowflakes falling down their cheeks: "Director Hu..."
Over the years, Director Hu has been very concerned about his employees.
He helps employees in need solve their life difficulties, coordinates employment issues for their families, and personally helps employees' children when they have trouble going to school or seeking medical treatment.
In everyone's mind, he is not only a leader, but also a trustworthy elder.
"Director Hu, please leave quickly. The train waits for no one!" Old Ma fought back tears. "We'll see you off right here!"
Director Hu opened his arms and gave Lao Ma a big hug.
"Old buddy, we'll meet again someday!"
The employees stood neatly in the wind and snow, their eyes full of reluctance and blessings.
Although they were reluctant, they knew that Director Hu's move to the Light Industry Bureau would be a better development, so they could only silently be happy for him.
Jiang Huizhen gently tugged at the corner of her husband's clothes. Director Hu took a deep breath, released his hand holding Lao Ma, and waved to everyone.
At this moment, Lao Ma suddenly shouted: "Stand at attention!"
Hundreds of workers stood up straight and moved in unison.
The moment Director Hu turned and walked towards the car, he could no longer control his tears and burst out.
Lu Liangchen was standing beside the car waiting for Director Hu. Seeing Director Hu and Jiang Huizhen carrying luggage, he walked forward and took the luggage in his own hands.
Director Hu didn't dare to look back and walked towards the car firmly.
Lao Ma suddenly shouted "Stand at attention".
The car started slowly, and employees along the way stood on the roadside and waved spontaneously.
Director Hu looked at the familiar faces through the blurry car window, his heart filled with emotion and reluctance.
"Liangchen, our workers are now in your care. You must protect their rights at all times. No one can do anything that harms their interests."
Lu Liangchen nodded: "Don't worry, Uncle Hu, I will."
The car was moving slowly in the factory area. Along the way, workers could be seen standing on the roadside braving the wind and snow. Lu Liangchen felt sad watching them.
In the passenger seat, Lu Liangchen suddenly saw Li Shengli standing on the side of the road with cold eyes.
"Liangchen," Director Hu suddenly spoke, his voice tinged with worry, "You must be careful with Li Shengli."
Lu Liangchen nodded: "Uncle Hu, don't worry, I know what's going on. He will pay the price for what he did sooner or later. Let him dance for a few days."
"His only contribution was sending such an outstanding comrade as Jiang Haitang to our factory."
"However, we must be wary of this person, as he might become desperate," Director Hu said earnestly. "We must protect Jiang Haitang and the other employees."
"I'll arrange for someone to keep an eye on him."
The car gradually drove away from the factory, and the snowflakes were still falling.
Director Hu looked back at the textile factory which was getting smaller and smaller, and felt heavy in his heart.
Soon, the car arrived at the train station. Lu Liangchen and Xiao Wu watched two people carry down the luggage of Director Hu and his wife. Lu Liangchen also took out the bag of food that Jiang Haitang had prepared in the morning.
"This is what Haitang prepared for you. There are steamed buns, scallion pancakes, steamed buns, and meat sauce. You can eat them on the way."
Director Hu smiled and said, "You have good vision, boy. Go back and thank Haitang for us."
"And those things at home, could you please help me send them back?"
Lu Liangchen agreed to everything. When the train arrived at the station, he watched Director Hu and Jiang Huizhen get on.
The snow was falling heavier, the weather was gloomy, and the cold wind blew snow foam across the platform.
Lu Liangchen looked at the train going away until the black silhouette disappeared at the end of the winding railway tracks.
Xiao Wu gently tugged at the corner of his clothes: "Brother Lu, it's time to go back to the factory. Someone came to the factory this morning to announce the appointment."
Lu Liangchen turned around, his leather shoes making a crunching sound as they stepped on the snow, and every step felt like stepping on an empty chest.
The road ahead may not be easy, but we have to keep going no matter what.
The bare poplar trees at the factory gate shivered in the wind and snow. As the car entered the factory gate, we saw senior officials from the factory office pacing anxiously.
Seeing the car coming in, he hurried over: "Director Lu! Director Wang, who came to read out the appointment, has arrived and is waiting in the conference room."
"Get in the car!" Lu Liangchen called to Officer Gao to get in. The car rolled over the thin snow and quickly headed towards the factory office.
Opening the conference room, a middle-aged man wearing gold-rimmed glasses sat at the end of the long table, with two staff members holding documents standing behind him, and the audience was densely packed with workshop directors and key workers.
"Comrade Lu Liangchen has arrived!"
Secretary Wang cleared his throat, and the meeting room suddenly became so quiet that one could hear the rustling sound of snowflakes hitting the glass outside the window.
Lu Liangchen walked slowly up to the podium and happened to see Lao Ma in the front row quietly wiping his eyes and several female workers lowering their heads and twisting the corners of their clothes - this scene reminded him of the scene when he sent Director Hu off this morning, and his throat couldn't help but tighten.
"After research and decision by the higher authorities, Comrade Lu Liangchen has been appointed Director of the Textile Factory, effective immediately."
As soon as he finished speaking, applause broke out, but it was not very enthusiastic.
Especially the expressions of the other two deputy factory directors were not very good.
They waited and endured for many years, but ultimately missed the opportunity to become the top leader. Now they are being suppressed by a young man, and they are somewhat emotional.
However, none of them spoke in such an occasion.
Secretary Wang is no stranger to the world, so looking at this scene, there is nothing he doesn't understand.
He placed the documents in his hand heavily on the table.
"Deputy Director Qin Yongliang, Deputy Director Zhou Daqiang, your contributions have been recognized by the organization, but after comprehensive consideration, you will temporarily need to assist Comrade Lu Liangchen in completing the tasks of the textile factory. Do you have any objections?"
The air in the conference room froze instantly. The two deputy factory directors looked at Lu Liangchen and forced a smile.
Deputy Director Qin's nails scratched deep white marks on the bottom of the conference table, but the corners of his mouth raised an exaggerated arc: "We will resolutely obey the organization's decision."
When he stood up, he deliberately knocked over the teacup, and the brown tea stains spread on the appointment documents.
"Oh, look at how clumsy I am."
Secretary Wang's face darkened. This was what had happened in front of him. He was afraid that the young Director Lu would have a hard time later.
Zhou Daqiang quickly stated, "We will definitely continue to contribute to the factory's production as always, and will also assist Director Lu in promoting the factory's development."
Secretary Wang left angrily without saying anything more.
The two deputy factory directors walked out side by side, and Lu Liangchen vaguely heard Zhou Daqiang's complaints.
"When I participated in the Great Production Movement, this guy was still wearing open-crotch pants!"
"Years of hard work are ultimately not as important as having a powerful family."
After the meeting, Lao Ma quietly pulled Lu Liangchen aside, his calloused hands tightly gripping him: "Director Lu, this seat is not easy to sit in..."
"Both Director Qin and Director Zhou have been working at the factory for over ten years."
"Thank you, Master Ma, I know what to do."
Before he finished speaking, the sound of shattering glass was heard in the distance. The two looked at each other and quickly ran out of the workshop.
I saw an older worker beating a young apprentice, surrounded by several laughing workers.
"Stop it!"
Lu Liangchen rushed over and pulled away the person who was hitting someone. The apprentice's face was swollen and blood was oozing from the corner of his mouth.
The older worker shook his hand off and said sinisterly, "A new official's first three fires? It's a pity that you won't be able to light this fire well."
After saying this, he left with his men, leaving behind only the mess on the ground and the trembling apprentice.
The snow had gotten heavier without him noticing. Lu Liangchen looked at the snowflakes falling from the sky and remembered Director Hu's instructions before he left.
He clenched his fists so tightly that his nails almost dug into his palms.
Is this the start?
Since the two of them insisted on doing something behind his back, if he didn't do something, it would be really unfair to them for doing this!
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