Chapter Seventeen
Yang Zhiping already had a good idea of what was going on. After staying a while longer and chatting for a bit, he left the hospital.
Meanwhile, on the other side...
Lei Tingjun returned to the factory with his brothers.
Following Ji Wanmei's instructions, he immediately took his men to find the factory leaders.
Normally, the person who handles these logistical tasks and management is Director Wang from their workshop.
Director Wang also rose through the ranks step by step from the bottom, so he knows the hardships of people at the bottom. Moreover, he is different from others; he understands Lei Tingjun and his group.
They knew that they were all very skilled workers and never slacked off in the workshop. Often, they could finish a job in four or five hours that would take others seven or eight hours.
Moreover, Lei Tingjun and his friends are actually very loyal and righteous. They don't often cause trouble in the factory, and they often help out with shifts for weak or sick workers without pay.
Young people are full of energy and have no partner, so they have excess energy with nowhere to expend it. They always have a lot of enthusiasm and like to call up friends to go out and have fun during their holidays. When there are too many people, it is easy for disputes and friction to occur.
We were all tough guys, and no one was willing to give in to anyone else, which often led to conflicts.
Therefore, in the past, if Lei Tingjun and his group had any problems, Director Wang would usually turn a blind eye, minimize the problems, and let it go.
But this time it's different.
Sun Xiaojun and his men beat someone so badly they ended up in the hospital. The person they beat was the son of the deputy director of the third workshop.
Deputy Director Zuo came to see Director Wang early this morning and righteously explained the matter, insisting that Director Wang deal with it severely!
He also said that if he protected those employees who were fighting and causing trouble, he would report the matter to higher authorities and let the factory manager handle it personally.
This is going to be a bit more complicated to handle.
Just as Director Wang was worrying about this matter, Lei Tingjun and his group suddenly returned.
Five or six people came in without knocking and walked straight toward the office.
As soon as he entered, Lei Tingjun said in a deep voice, "Director Wang, I have something to tell you."
Director Wang closed the documents on the table, closed the pen holder, and said irritably, "You've come at the right time. I also had something I needed to ask someone to come to you."
Lei Tingjun usually had a good relationship with Director Wang. He felt comfortable coming into Director Wang's office to ask for tea, just like he was in his own home. Director Wang often asked him to do physical labor, and Lei Tingjun never complained.
Now, as soon as Lei Tingjun entered, he saw that Director Wang's expression was not good and he had lost his smile, so he knew what was making him angry.
Before Director Wang could get angry, Lei Tingjun quickly apologized: "Director, the matter with Zuo Quangui was the fault of my men! I have already disciplined them, and I will send someone to buy gifts and go to the hospital to apologize to them."
"Although Zuo Quangui bears half the responsibility for this incident—he started it the day before yesterday, beating us brothers until our noses bled—we brothers were so angry that we went back to confront him. But now that things have come to this, we won't pursue who started it. We are willing to take the initiative to apologize and resolve this matter."
"I'm so sorry, Director, this matter has definitely caused you trouble. If you need anything from me, Lei Tingjun, just say the word and I will do my best!"
Lei Tingjun preemptively spoke first, saying everything that Director Wang wanted to say.
Then he grinned at him, took out a pack of good cigarettes he had bought on his way back from his pocket, and handed it to Director Wang: "Let me light one for you."
"Heh, Lei Tingjun, don't give me that crap!" Director Wang was genuinely angry. "I've never seen you so good with words before, but now that something's happened, you suddenly know how to be nice. Tell me honestly, who taught you that?"
Director Wang could tell at a glance that Lei Tingjun's words today were definitely not his own idea; someone must have taught him.
Otherwise, given Lei Tingjun's leopard-like temper, if he doesn't take his men and beat Zuo Quangui so badly he's bedridden and can't get up, then Wang Jianguo's name will be written backwards!
Lei Tingjun smiled without saying a word, his dark eyes filled with arrogance.
How could he possibly tell Director Wang that these words were taught to him by his 'future girlfriend' Ji Wanmei?
Regardless, Lei Tingjun's entrance, his admission of wrongdoing, and his smiling and courteous manner managed to quell some of the anger in Director Wang's heart.
Director Wang slammed his pen on the table: "Lei Tingjun, do you know how big the impact of this incident is!"
"Who is that man? He's the son of Deputy Director Zuo. Do you think you can just beat him up like that? Now Deputy Director Zuo has come to me demanding justice. Tell me! Tell me, how should I deal with him!"
"Deduct my wages, post a self-criticism in the whole factory—whatever you say, I, Lei Tingjun, will accept it!"
Lei Tingjun showed remorse and his attitude was good. He thought that as long as his brother's job was kept, everything would be fine.
After saying that, Lei Tingjun turned to the few brothers who had been following him and hadn't said a word since entering the office, and said, "You guys, hurry up and give our master your opinion too!"
A group of brothers quickly said, "Director, Brother Lei's meaning is our meaning."
Director Wang snorted.
He could tell that Lei Tingjun was the absolute leader of this group.
Lei Tingjun's words carried more weight than those of the director.
“I’m warning you, Lei Tingjun, you absolutely cannot do this again. If you dare to cause any more trouble like this, I, Wang Jianguo, won’t be able to protect you anymore. Once you leave Dongfang Factory, you can go wherever you want!”
Although the words may sound harsh, one should listen carefully to their underlying meaning.
Lei Tingjun immediately understood that Director Wang meant this was a one-time exception, and there would be no next time.
"That means you're willing to help them," Lei Tingjun grinned.
Ji Wanmei's suggestion worked.
Sometimes, a little concession is more effective than a hard punch, and Lei Tingjun silently kept this in mind.
He immediately thanked Director Wang: "Director, thank you. If you need anything in the future, not only me, Lei Tingjun, but all of us brothers will be at your service without hesitation!"
Director Wang laughed and spat, "You talk a good game, but now get out of here and do what you're supposed to do. Don't bother me. As for Deputy Director Zuo, you should apologize to him. Don't make me look bad by being caught in the middle."
"Okay, okay, we'll go right now."
After leaving the master's office, Lei Tingjun asked his buddies to pool their money and have Zhou Peng and Sun Xiaojun buy some tonics to take to the deputy director, Zuo, to apologize.
In this way, the matter should be resolved smoothly.
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