Chapter 223 Deliberate Obstruction
After seeing off Cheng Qianqiu and the others, Jiang Haitang focused on talking to the doorman.
"It's so late, why are there still so many people?"
Because she hadn't gone into the factory, Jiang Haitang didn't know what was going on in the factory with bright lights on.
"Mr. Jiang, the Shangdu Public Security Bureau called and told us about your great achievements in Shangdu. You saved more than a dozen children and caught the human traffickers. Shangdu was able to wipe out a human trafficking gang. The factory is preparing to celebrate your success."
The doorman looked at Jiang Haitang kindly. When he first saw this girl, he felt that she was lucky. Sure enough, the old man had a good eye.
Jiang Haitang didn't expect that the news had already been passed back before his people arrived.
"Actually, I just happened to see it!" Jiang Haitang felt a little embarrassed.
While the two were talking, many people had already come to Jiang Haitang and were talking at once.
Finally, it was the doorman who saw that Jiang Haitang was really sleepy and suggested that Jiang Haitang go home to rest.
When Jiang Haitang returned home, she took a look and saw that the yard next door was pitch black. She didn't know whether Lu Liangchen had already gone to bed or had not returned yet.
And there is Xiao Taozi. She has been gone for more than twenty days. Xiao Taozi must miss her very much.
But since the lights next door were not on, Jiang Haitang went straight back to her own yard, washed up simply, and went back to her room to sleep.
No words were spoken all night.
The early morning sunlight shines through the leaves of the sycamore trees, casting mottled light and shadows on the stone pavement of the textile factory's staff quarters.
Jiang Haitang had just opened the door and walked out, and was about to lock it when she saw Lu Liangchen walking out of the door next door and looking in her direction.
After not seeing each other for a long time, Lu Liangchen was still wearing the washed-out navy blue Zhongshan suit, with a fountain pen tucked into his left breast pocket, shining metallically in the morning light.
However, after not seeing him for a month, his jawline had become more firm, there was a slight blue shadow under his eyes, and his expression was slightly tired. I guess he had to stay up late many nights working in the factory during this period.
When he saw Jiang Haitang, the bag in his hand fell to the ground with a bang.
"Haitang?"
The cry was very soft, but it seemed to be squeezed out from deep in the chest.
Lu Liangchen stood there without moving, only his Adam's apple rolled up and down twice.
"Director Lu." She pursed her lips and smiled, deliberately using a businesslike address, but her eyes sparkled. "How are the production targets being met?"
Lu Liangchen finally came to his senses and bent down to pick up his handbag, his ears already red. "We exceeded our target by 12%. Is Engineer Jiang satisfied?"
Jiang Haitang couldn't help laughing. Lu Liangchen took two quick steps and walked to Jiang Haitang's side, holding her hand: "It's been more than 20 days since we last met. Do you miss me?"
Lu Liangchen asked this question in a very low voice, as if he was afraid that others would hear it.
Jiang Haitang didn't expect Lu Liangchen to ask this in public, and her cheeks immediately turned red.
"Why are you still shy, Haitang? Do you miss me?" Lu Liangchen insisted on hearing Jiang Haitang's answer.
This was the longest time they had been apart since they started dating.
Jiang Haitang finally nodded: "I miss you, I miss you very much!"
"But you're going out again soon, and this time you're going even further." There was some complaint in Lu Liangchen's tone, but he didn't mean to blame Jiang Haitang.
Jiang Haitang knew that Lu Liangchen was referring to her plan to study abroad with Vice Minister Zhou. She smiled and said, "This is a rare opportunity. I don't want to give it up!"
Lu Liangchen pinched her ear and said, "I didn't think of letting you give up such an opportunity. Our current technology is indeed a little behind that of foreign countries. You are so smart. Perhaps when you return from your studies, you will bring more surprises to our factory and the machinery factory."
Jiang Haitang saluted mischievously and said, "I promise to complete the task assigned by the organization!"
"I heard that you came back last night? Are you tired? Have you recovered after a night's rest? Do you want to rest for a while this morning?" Lu Liangchen asked repeatedly.
Jiang Haitang shook her head and said, "It's okay, not too tired. I plan to go check it out today to see what's going on in Country Y."
"Country Y still insists on its original statement, believing that we were the cause of the damage to the machine due to incorrect operation. Therefore, they have no intention of helping us solve the problem."
"The result of the latest communication is that we need to bear a large amount of expenses before they are willing to condescend to make a trip." Lu Liangchen felt annoyed when he talked about this. It was because the country's current technology was not advanced enough and the military was not developed enough that it was controlled by others.
"Let me take a look first. Don't worry, one day, the offense and defense will be reversed." Jiang Haitang spoke the last four words softly, but clearly enough for Lu Liangchen to hear.
"The offense and defense can be changed, hahahaha, I really hope this day will come soon." Lu Liangchen laughed heartily.
Although he didn't know how long he would have to wait for the day when the offense and defense would change, as long as he held on to hope, he would be able to do it one day.
"Let's eat first, then go check out the machine together. By the way, where's Xiao Taozi?"
"I've been busy these past few days and am currently at Aunt Kong's house. If you have time at noon, let's take Xiao Taozi home. The little girl misses you so much."
Jiang Haitang really missed Xiao Taozi, but now, things at the factory were urgent, so she had to keep the news of her return from the little girl for the time being.
"Okay, go pick up Xiao Taozi at noon."
"Haitang, you must not take risks in the future. Saving those abducted children is a good thing, but what if you are also taken away by human traffickers?"
Lu Liangchen walked beside Jiang Haitang and spoke worriedly. God knows, when he received the call from Shangdu Public Security Bureau, he was so scared that he almost couldn't stand.
Those human traffickers are all so cruel and crazy. If they are pushed into a corner, they will really kill to silence the witnesses.
"I know my limits!"
"No, you shouldn't do this in the future if you have some sense!" Lu Liangchen firmly objected: "Haitang, if something happens to you, have you ever thought about what will happen to Xiao Taozi and me?"
Lu Liangchen's tone unconsciously carried a hint of grievance, as if he had been abandoned by Jiang Haitang.
"Okay, Liangchen, I promise you, I will never take risks again in the future. No matter what time, I will take care of myself."
Jiang Haitang comforted him softly. She could actually understand Lu Liangchen's thoughts. After all, she would be going abroad again in ten days, and this time the place she was going to was even more unfamiliar. It was normal for Lu Liangchen to be afraid that she was in danger.
After getting Jiang Haitang's assurance, Lu Liangchen felt much more at ease.
The two of them had breakfast and hurried to the workshop.
As soon as he arrived at the workshop door, Jiang Haitang saw the machine imported from Country Y parked quietly, like a sleeping steel giant.
The workers gathered around, their faces full of anxiety. Several old masters were holding wrenches, their sleeves rolled up to their elbows, and were having anxious discussions covered in black oil.
"Engineer Jiang is here!" Someone shouted, and the crowd immediately made way.
The workers separated of their own accord.
"Have you asked the people at the machinery factory to help find the cause?"
"The bearing suddenly seized, damaging the heat-setting rollers." Lu Liangchen lowered his voice. "The people at the machinery factory said the cooling oil pipeline was tampered with."
Jiang Haitang's pupils shrank slightly. She would not easily say out loud that "someone had tampered with it".
Once you say that, there is a real problem.
"How long has it been out of production?"
"We've been trying to contact Country Y for a week, but they've refused to fly over."
"Our newly developed fabric requires this machine. The Ministry requires the first batch of military tent fabric to be delivered before the end of the month. Now..."
Before he could finish his words, a junior cadre from the factory office rushed in and said, "Director Lu, the inspection team from the Light Industry Bureau has arrived at the factory for an inspection and is already in your office!"
This news was undoubtedly very sudden. Inspections are usually notified in advance, but this time not only was there no advance notice, but he, the factory director, was not informed until he arrived at the factory. Lu Liangchen immediately realized that the visitor had ill intentions.
Lu Liangchen and Jiang Haitang looked at each other and saw seriousness in each other's eyes.
Deputy Director Wang held a teacup in hand, smiling broadly, "Director Lu, I heard the imported equipment broke down? This is a major production accident. Moreover, as the director, you are to blame for the damage to such an important machine!"
Lu Liangchen looked at the gloating expression on Deputy Director Wang's face and clenched his hands into fists.
"Deputy Director Wang, the equipment failure is being investigated. We will find a way to make up for the impact of the past few days." Lu Liangchen said calmly.
These people in the Light Industry Bureau are absolutely rotten. As the supervisory authority of the textile industry, they not only don't help the factory solve problems, they even artificially set up many obstacles to hinder the factory's normal production.
But Lu Liangchen also knew very well that in this situation, he had no choice but to endure it.
"That's easy to say. It's already been a week, and a month is only four weeks!" Deputy Director Wang took a sip of water and said sarcastically.
"Surely we can find a way?"
"There is a way. What can you do? I heard that Country Y doesn't agree to their engineers coming to repair the equipment. If foreign experts don't come, what can you do? Are you going to rely on those few kids in your factory?"
Obviously, Deputy Director Wang understood the specific situation, but what he wanted was to take advantage of the textile factory's difficulties and make them even more difficult.
Deputy Director Wang put down his teacup, slowly took out a cigarette and lit it, his squinting eyes flashing with shrewdness through the smoke.
"Director Lu, I know you have connections in the imperial court. Why don't you just go back to the capital? Why do you have to compete with us native-born people for jobs in this small place?"
I have to say that Deputy Director Wang's words were very straightforward. The textile factory had so many problems because of Lu Liangchen's parachuting, which hindered the development of local forces and was therefore targeted.
However, Deputy Director Wang just said this lightly, then he blew out a smoke ring and changed the subject.
"What the organization values most is the sense of responsibility of its cadres. Director Lu is young after all, and I don't know if he's capable of shouldering that responsibility!"
Lu Liangchen straightened his back and said, "Deputy Director Wang, if you have anything to say, please speak directly."
"Okay! I like straightforward people! I'm coming today and I want an exact time."
"We can definitely repair this machine in seven days or a week." Lu Liangchen said gritting his teeth.
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