The joys and sorrows of the world are not shared by all, and no one else knows the bitterness and helplessness Deng Yunbo is experiencing at this moment.
After kneeling for several hours, Lü Xiuping started complaining as soon as she returned to her room.
“Grandpa and Grandma are really biased. You are their eldest grandson, yet they are siding with outsiders.”
Away from her in-laws and grandparents, Lü Xiuping immediately revealed her true colors. Gone was the pitiful, submissive woman she had been just moments before; she was now a troublemaker.
"You'd better say less, it's not good if Mom and Dad hear you!"
Lü Xiuping pouted, turned her head, and leaned on Deng Jingming's shoulder, saying:
"So what do we do now?! Just let my parents' matter go, you promised me you'd bring them to the capital to take care of them!"
Deng Jingming frowned. Now that things had escalated to this point, it was clear that neither Jiang Yanshu nor Jiang Xile would help him.
He's just a lowly worker at a fertilizer factory; how could he possibly have such power? To get permanent residency, you need not only a house but also a job to accept you.
These days, jobs are hard to find. Every available opening is met with a frenzy of competition. Not only are the prices high, but you simply can't get one.
If it weren't for Jiang Yanshu's connections, he and Deng Jingyang wouldn't have been able to get jobs at the fertilizer plant.
"Let's talk about it later. Go to bed early, I have to go to work tomorrow, don't let it interfere with my work!"
Even though Lü Xiuping was unwilling, she had no other choice but to lie down angrily, her eyes darting around as if she were pondering something.
At the steel rolling mill, after receiving a call from Jiang Yanshu, Jiang Xile went to see Section Chief Li Weidong, and the two of them went to check on the venue setup.
Before leaving, Jiang Xile took a special look and noticed that Zhu Guanying was not in his office. She figured he was either in logistics or in the auditorium.
Go out for a walk, try your luck, and you might just solve a small problem!
With Li Weidong by their side, the two of them went from the propaganda department to the auditorium. Inside the auditorium, there were many red ribbons hanging, and the decorations on the stage had already been set up.
Jiang Xile glanced at the bamboo pole above, and on the surface, it seemed to be perfectly fine.
Looking around but not finding Zhu Guanying, he casually remarked:
"The auditorium is all set up, that's really fast! When I asked Sister Zhu at noon, she said it wouldn't be until tomorrow!"
I thought the logistics department was missing something from her, but it turns out everything's already finished. But where's Sister Zhu? She's not in her office either!
Li Weimin frowned, thinking that Zhu Guanying had been slacking off during work hours, and was somewhat unhappy.
"Section Chief, don't you think this wall looks a bit bare? I was thinking it might be better to decorate it."
"Indeed, simply putting up slogans isn't enough to create an impact or the right atmosphere; we definitely need some decorations!"
"I had Li Xiuli and Ma Dongmei make some trinkets before. They should be fine for decorating the wall. Shall we go over and see how they're doing?"
"Let's go take a look! If it's not suitable, we can make changes quickly, since there are only a few days left."
"Yes, Section Chief is right, let's go then!"
Jiang Xile led Li Weimin directly through the small path behind the auditorium to the logistics warehouse. Unexpectedly, they actually saw Zhu Guanying there, as well as the warehouse manager who was helping her.
“Sister Zhu, those bamboo poles were purchased in bulk before. I only helped you because you said you wanted them cut in half. Now you want to change them. Where am I supposed to find them for you?”
"You need to think of a solution. I don't know what's gotten into Jiang Xile, she suddenly wants to inspect the auditorium's setup."
I'm afraid she'll find out, so I wanted to switch back first. Otherwise, it'll be exposed before it's even done!
As Jiang Xile led Li Weimin closer, they heard Zhu Guanying's words. The two exchanged a glance and immediately stopped.
"Then what do you expect me to do? I advised you against it before, but you insisted on doing it, and now you're scared."
Besides, there's a red ribbon hanging outside that bamboo pole; even if she checked, she wouldn't be able to see it. I really don't understand what you have to be afraid of!
"I just feel uneasy, like something's about to happen!"
“Something is definitely going to happen. Isn’t this a good thing for you? As long as Jiang Xile steps down, you might become the deputy section chief. Isn’t that a great thing?”
"Oh dear, why are you bringing this up now? You need to help me figure out a solution for the bamboo pole!"
"What can I do? Everything in the warehouse needs a receipt to go in and out. We don't usually use bamboo poles in the factory."
The publicity department submitted the application, and the purchasing department bought them. There were only a few, not even half a stick more.
"Oh well, if she doesn't have it, then so be it. That's just fate. It's just that Jiang Xile is unlucky. I was going to let her off the hook, but then..."
"Who told what? Sister Zhu, tell me, how exactly did I, Jiang Xile, suffer such misfortune!"
Zhu Guanying stared wide-eyed in disbelief, his mind going completely blank. Li Erniu, standing next to him, was also terrified, his legs trembling.
The two turned their heads at the same time and looked to the side, where they saw Jiang Xile looking at them with a smile, and behind her stood Li Weimin.
"Section Chief... I... I..."
Caught red-handed doing something wrong, Zhu Guanying was so nervous that he couldn't even utter a word of explanation.
Jiang Xile stood aside. It was obvious that she had become the victim in this matter, the one who was about to be targeted, so she naturally handed the spotlight over to Li Weimin.
"Zhu Guanying, you're a veteran in the propaganda department. How could you do something so selfish and harmful to others? You're undermining worker unity and damaging public property!"
"Section Chief... I didn't mean to, please listen to me!"
"What are you saying? I heard everything. From now on, you're suspended for reflection. I'll consult with the factory about the specific punishment and then inform you. As for you!"
Li Weimin looked at Li Erniu behind Zhu Guanying.
"Although the logistics department is not under my jurisdiction, your current behavior has harmed the collective interests, and I will communicate with Director Liu about this matter!"
"Section Chief Li...please forgive me, I really didn't mean it. Zhu Guanying seduced me. She seduced me to make me help her harm people!"
"What did you say!"
Li Erniu panicked and blurted out things he shouldn't have said. Zhu Guanying turned pale; it seemed this matter was truly beyond repair.
Jiang Xile never expected that what was originally just a small conspiracy to frame someone would escalate into a matter of male-female conduct, which is a very serious matter at this time!
Li Weimin's face was ashen. Regardless of the reason or whose fault it was, the propaganda department had lost face this time.
"Zhu Guanying and Li Erniu, you two come with me to the security office now. If either of you dares to run away, you'll be going to jail!"
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