Chapter 185 I'm Not Usually Like This
"I don't care about anonymity. An engineer we cherish like a treasure has been falsely accused. If this matter can't be properly resolved, I'll ask the provincial and ministerial leaders. If that doesn't work, I'll go to the central government."
Director Mao acted like he was not afraid of anything and actually scared Qi Yu and a few others.
They were on pins and needles, but Director Mao kept on yelling and cursing.
"Do you think that just by luring Lu Liangchen away from the mountain, Comrade Jiang Haitang will let you do whatever you want? Don't even think about it! She has a scoundrel like me backing her up!"
Jiang Haitang's eyes were warm, she was moved by Director Mao's words.
In fact, she and Director Mao were not very familiar with each other. After all, she rarely went to the machinery factory, and even if she went there, she was not supposed to meet Director Mao.
But at this time, Director Mao stood here to protect her at the cost of his own image.
It feels so good.
Qi Yuhe felt sweat on his forehead when he heard what Director Mao said.
They did come while Director Lu was attending training. They thought that without Lu Liangchen, they could control Jiang Haitang.
But they didn't expect that Jiang Haitang was smart and could refute them with reason and evidence.
What I didn’t expect was that Director Mao would jump out to protect Jiang Haitang.
The old man, Director Mao of the machinery factory, has deeper roots and is more difficult to deal with than the young and promising Director Lu of the textile factory.
Director Mao is a person who can make a scene in the office of the provincial and ministerial leaders, and his record is verifiable!
They didn't think that Director Mao was just talking casually when he said he wanted to go and see the leader. Qi Yuhe dared to guarantee that if he didn't handle anything well today, this person would really go to the leader's office to make trouble within an hour.
Damn Ding Changlin, he really killed people.
After secretly criticizing his boss Ding Changlin, Qi Yuhe bowed his head and apologized: "Director Mao, we didn't investigate this matter thoroughly and wronged Comrade Jiang Haitang. Please forgive me!"
However, Director Mao snorted coldly and said, "I'm not the one you're wronged by. It's useless to apologize to me."
Qi Yuhe understood and said to Jiang Haitang apologetically, "Comrade Jiang Haitang, the investigation has been thorough and you are innocent. We will report the relevant situation to the leaders of the Light Industry Bureau. We are also doing this for our work, so please don't take it to heart."
Jiang Haitang said calmly, "Although people often say that a person of integrity fears no slander, I believe that if this kind of false accusation is not dealt with seriously, it will only foster a negative atmosphere. I also believe that the organization is fair and will always be just and impartial."
Qi Yuhe exchanged glances with his two colleagues. "Don't worry about that. We will always be fair and just. We won't shield anyone who undermines unity. Any behavior that disrupts production order will be dealt with seriously!"
After getting Qi Yuhe's guarantee, Director Mao did not hesitate and directly asked them to go back and not disturb the production order of the textile factory.
After Qi Yuhe left dejectedly with the two investigators, the office became so quiet that one could hear the ticking of the wall clock.
Director Mao waited until the man was out of sight before he put away his ferocious expression. When he turned to look at Jiang Haitang, his eyes had become kind.
"Comrade Haitang, I hope I didn't scare you." Director Mao rubbed his hands like a child who had done something wrong.
Jiang Haitang had never seen Director Mao so changeable before, and couldn't help laughing.
Director Mao continued to explain, "I have a quick temper and I hate to see honest people being bullied. Comrade Haitang, I'm not usually like this. Don't think of me as an unreasonable old man!"
Jiang Haitang's eyes became hot again, and she quickly shook her head: "Director Mao, thank you. If it weren't for you..."
"Hey, why are you saying these things! Aren't you being so formal? We are a family. You are an engineer in our machinery factory, so you are my person, Mao! Isn't it my duty to protect you?" Director Mao said carelessly.
Han Zhiqiu handed over a cup of hot tea at the right time: "Director Mao, please have some tea."
Director Mao took the teacup, gulped it down, wiped his mouth, and said, "Xiao Jiang, I don't think this is a simple matter. Is that Li Qiulan your ex-sister-in-law?"
Jiang Haitang smiled bitterly: "She is my ex-husband Li Shengli's sister."
Jiang Haitang actually didn't understand what Li Qiulan was doing.
Li Qiulan reported her and tried to make her presence felt in front of her, but her motive did not seem to be that she wished herself bad luck.
In fact, her report letter was probably just a random fabrication, and the content of the report could be investigated clearly without any hassle.
However, the Light Industry Bureau arranged people to investigate, and they came to pursue their own ideas.
"He is not a good person. You'd better be careful. If there is anything, ask someone to send a message to me. Don't handle it yourself. You are still young and can't handle it." Director Mao said earnestly.
Jiang Haitang nodded. "I will, Director Mao. Please go back to the machinery factory first. I'll take care of some things here before I go back."
"I'm not busy, so I'll wait for you at the textile factory. Haitang, Ding Changlin, the deputy director of the Light Industry Bureau, is Wang Qiang's brother-in-law. Wang Qiang was someone Ding Changlin supported at the textile factory."
"Last year, Ding Changlin was thinking of promoting Wang Qiang to the position of deputy factory director. But who knew that Lu Liangchen would be parachuted in from the organization and ruin Ding Changlin's plan."
"Ding Changlin and Wang Qiang have been going around a lot lately, all for the job of deputy factory director. I heard they've almost done it. Now that the textile factory has sent Wang Qiang to jail, Ding Changlin has lost a key figure, and he's definitely not going to let it go."
Having said that, Jiang Haitang understood.
Li Qiulan's letter of complaint gave Ding Changlin an excuse to investigate herself. In fact, the purpose of the investigation might not be herself, but Lu Liangchen.
And because of her relationship with Lu Liangchen, they felt that this was a breakthrough to attack Lu Liangchen.
"I have to notify Liangchen quickly, but he has gone for training. I heard it is a closed training and I probably won't be able to see him!" Jiang Haitang hurriedly picked up the phone, and suddenly remembered that Lu Liangchen said that this intensive training was a closed training.
Director Mao comforted him, "Don't worry. Lu Liangchen is quite clever. He might have gotten the news by now. Go ahead and do your thing. I'll try to contact him and send him a message."
Jiang Haitang didn't hesitate to thank Director Mao, and then discussed the follow-up measures with several trustworthy people.
She relayed Director Mao's analysis to everyone, and everyone gasped after hearing it.
"So...it's Deputy Director Ding from the Light Industry Bureau who's behind this?" Li Jingcheng's voice trembled. "I've met him before, and my partner thought he was a kind leader. I can't believe...what should we do? He's the leader who oversees us!"
Zhang Qiaohong bit her lip and said, "No wonder Wang Qiang is so arrogant. It turns out he has such a powerful backer behind him."
Jiang Haitang looked around at everyone and said firmly, "No matter how powerful our backers are, as long as we are upright, we have no reason to fear them trying to trip us up. During this period, everyone must be extremely vigilant and absolutely must not allow anyone to catch us in any way. Also, Chief Zhao, please arrange for someone to pay special attention to Wang Qiang and Li Shengli. If possible, keep an eye on Ding Changlin as well."
Others also expressed their opinions and suggestions. Several young people worked together and soon worked out a thorough defense plan.
After all these arrangements were made, Director Mao was already waiting for her in the jeep.
Jiang Haitang got in the car.
Director Mao said, "I've already contacted Director Lu. He will call my office at 8 o'clock tonight. You can speak to him then."
Jiang Haitang sincerely thanked Director Mao.
At eight o'clock in the evening, the phone in Director Mao's office rang as expected.
Jiang Haitang answered the phone.
"Haitang, it's me." Lu Liangchen's low voice came from the other end of the phone, "I heard about what happened today. Are you okay?"
Hearing Lu Liangchen's voice, Jiang Haitang's nerves, which had been tense all day, finally relaxed.
"I'm fine, thanks to Director Mao's timely arrival." She briefly recounted what happened. "Liangchen, this isn't a simple matter. Could it be that they're targeting you?"
There was a moment of silence on the other end of the phone. "Ding Changlin has been very active recently. You need to be more cautious while I'm away. If you really can't help it, stay at the machinery factory for a few days and don't go back to the textile factory."
"If I don't go back, what will happen to Xiao Taozi?"
"Auntie Kong will take good care of Little Taozi. Little Taozi is sensible and won't cry or make a fuss."
After hanging up the phone, Jiang Haitang was about to walk out of Director Mao's office when Director Mao came in.
"Comrade Haitang, I've already had the dormitory ready. You can stay at the machinery factory for the next few days. I'll arrange for increased security."
Hearing what Director Mao said, Jiang Haitang thanked him and did not refuse. She just called the textile factory again and asked Zhao Kai to go to Liu Hongmei's house and ask Liu Hongmei to take care of Xiao Taozi for a few days.
Jiang Haitang settled down directly in the machinery factory, which made Li Qiulan from the textile factory very anxious.
She wrote the letter of denunciation not to bring Jiang Haitang down, but to take the opportunity to care for Jiang Haitang and let Jiang Haitang and the Li family reconcile.
Who knew that those people above would cause such a big mess? Now, Jiang Haitang has simply disappeared.
How can you get close to someone if you can’t find him?
Li Qiulan went home and told Wu Xiuyun about the situation.
Wu Xiuyun said sinisterly, "You can't avoid it on the fifteenth day. If all else fails, isn't there a kid she cares about?"
A week later, Jiang Haitang returned to the textile factory.
As soon as she returned to the factory, she saw Li Shengli.
Jiang Haitang immediately became alert and walked with big strides, trying to stay away from Li Shengli.
Li Shengli had already seen her and quickly caught up with her.
"Jiang Haitang! Why are you hiding from me?" Li Shengli's voice was full of anger.
Jiang Haitang stopped, but kept a safe distance. "Comrade Li Shengli, is there anything wrong? I think it's best for us to avoid contact as much as possible."
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