However, ever since Xing Baohua returned and went to the factory director's office, the factory director has also spoken with him.
This conversation kept his plans to himself. It was like being full but unable to poop, having to force it in.
"Don't worry about them for now. We need to start a new project soon, and I'm afraid I won't let you leave. I'm planning to try to get you out of the factory to work on learning machines."
"Looks like we'll have to wait a few more days. I'll go talk to Hong Mingliang later. I reckon the person you recommended will have to be replaced. Once you've appeased him, I'll give him a push when I leave," Xing Baohua said.
"Okay," Liu Quan nodded in agreement.
Xing Baohua instructed Liu Quan to arrange the handover as soon as possible. He then went to his deputies' offices.
After entering, he glanced at Hou Liwei, then looked at Hong Mingliang and said, "Old Hong, do you have time? Let's come out and chat?"
"Yes, yes." He hurriedly stood up, intending to grab the cigarettes on the table, but after thinking for a moment, he took out a pack of Hongtashan cigarettes from the drawer instead.
He thought to himself, "They've come to demand an explanation."
Following Xing Baohua out of the workshop, Hong Mingliang quickly opened a pack of Hongtashan cigarettes and handed it to Xing Baohua, even lighting it for him.
"Liu Quan resigned, why wasn't it approved? Did you submit it to HR?" Xing Baohua asked calmly.
Hong Mingliang was prepared to be scolded. He and Hou Liwei were both happy to break Xing Baohua's arm, but Xing Baohua was not one to be trifled with.
"I've submitted it. HR will need to review it and will probably want to hear your opinion," Hong Mingliang explained, absolving himself of responsibility by stating that submitting the materials was his duty.
"Liu Quan is gone. Do you have any recommendations for replacements? You know how important Class One is. If the selection is not good and there are issues of responsibility, the person who recommended them will also be held accountable."
Xing Baohua's words left Hong Mingliang stunned.
Xing Baohua's counterattack seems so bland! His trusted subordinates have all resigned, shouldn't he at least try to retain them, or put up a fight? Shouldn't he roar and vent his anger?
It seems that Xing Baohua agreed to let Liu Quan leave?
"The candidates are still being evaluated and screened, and no decision has been made yet. Once the list is compiled, I'll let you take a look," Hong Mingliang said tentatively.
Actually, Hong Mingliang hadn't realized what was happening yet, so he could only continue talking along with Xing Baohua's words.
At the same time, he was also thinking of a solution. Who would replace Liu Quan now that he was gone?
It seems like Xing Baohua is trying to negotiate with me, but is this an attempt to put pressure on me? It doesn't seem like it.
For a moment, he was confused. Logically speaking, if Xing Baohua wanted to promote someone, he should have just asked the personnel department. After all, according to the old rules, people from the inner circle should be promoted directly from the inner circle, as they are easier to use.
Xing Baohua's boxing style is like the Lost Track Fist, making it impossible to discern any particular pattern.
“If Liu Quan is leaving, then let him go. He did recommend someone, but I personally feel he's not suitable. If you have someone suitable, we can discuss it,” Xing Baohua said.
Anyway, he's leaving soon, so it doesn't matter who becomes class monitor or anything. He has nothing to be nostalgic about in this mess.
Xing Baohua saw right through Hong Mingliang's intentions. He wanted to gain some support from the grassroots so that it would be easier to overthrow Xing Baohua when the opportunity arose.
“The third shift leader, Lao Zhao, has a very steady work attitude. He’s a good replacement for Liu Quan. Besides, he’s a veteran Party member and employee, so he has organizational skills,” Hong Mingliang said without hesitation, choosing his candidate.
"Let's settle on this. You handle things with Liu Quan and Lao Zhao. You're most familiar with the personnel department, so you can decide on the replacement of the third shift leader together." After saying this, Xing Baohua left.
Hong Mingliang was at a loss for words, feeling as if a pie had fallen from the sky.
But I still feel like Xing Baohua set a trap for him to fall into.
Xing Baohua does have this idea; it just depends on how things develop.
If Hou Liwei knew about the change in personnel, he would understand some things, and he would be caught in a very passive position between Xing and Hong, so he would definitely retaliate.
If something goes wrong, it's one of Hong Mingliang's people, so he'll definitely step in to protect him. What's that saying again? When dogs fight, they all end up with a mouthful of fur.
Xing Baohua didn't care how the two dogs bit and fought.
With his two key figures out, he had nothing to worry about. If there were production problems with the products he developed, he wouldn't be held responsible. Even though he held the title of workshop foreman, he probably wished for some kind of accountability so he could find an excuse to leave.
Xing Baohua returned to her office, organized the watch-related materials, and then went to find Shen Jie.
Shen Jie had already received the news from the factory manager and had been waiting for Xing Baohua to arrive. When he saw Xing Baohua coming over with the materials, he said, "You're back, kid. Why didn't you come to report to me first? Where have you been? I heard your dad's been keeping you busy all the time?"
"We've found it, and it's taken a beating. You can decide on the materials to purchase. Find the best movement manufacturers to produce the boards, and we'll just focus on assembling and producing the finished product," Xing Baohua said.
"It's not difficult! Can't we produce it ourselves? We have the equipment for the copper coils! We just need to print the circuit boards," Shen Jie said.
"Come on! This kind of meticulous technical work is beyond the capabilities of the people in Workshop 5. Seriously, it's easier to just buy the complete movement. As for the casing, we should just have it custom-made from a plastics factory," Xing Baohua said.
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