After dropping off the children, Feng Haidong also rode his bicycle to the factory.
Unlike his wife, Feng Haidong had previously signed a leave of absence without pay, so he wasn't coming back to work at the factory this time.
However, upon seeing him return to the factory, many of his coworkers immediately surrounded him.
"Feng Haidong, I heard you're doing really well now, you've even opened a shop in the provincial capital?"
"Is Haidong true? You opened a shop in the provincial capital?"
"Haidong, I really didn't expect you to be so amazing."
"Haidong, do you need any more people? I'd like to go out and work too."
"If you find any good opportunities, you absolutely must help us out!"
"Xiao Feng, I heard that after Lao Tang took a leave of absence without pay, he also went to the provincial capital. Are you working together in the provincial capital now?"
"Master Tang also went to the provincial capital? Master Feng, you two have done something big without making a sound."
"Master Feng, could you help me contact Master Tang? I heard that Master Tang does renovations in the provincial capital. I'm actually quite skilled, so could I work for Master Tang?"
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Obviously, every factory has people who are good at gathering information.
Therefore, some of the things that happened between Feng Haidong and Tang Anguo had already spread throughout the factory.
Upon learning that Feng Haidong and Tang Anguo had both gone to the provincial capital to develop their careers, many people in the factory began to have similar ideas.
Although the factory managed to borrow money at the end of last year to pay the wages that had been owed for more than half a year, and even gave everyone extra holiday bonuses for the Chinese New Year.
However, the factory still had no work, which left most of the workers feeling uncertain.
After learning that Feng Haidong and Tang Anguo were doing very well in the provincial capital, many people began to have the idea of going to Feng Haidong and Tang Anguo to seek their help.
When asked by his coworkers, Feng Haidong gave a direct response.
"My business in the provincial capital is a joint venture with my cousins. They mainly funded it. Brother Tang does renovations in the provincial capital, and it's just starting out. He does need a lot of people. If you really want to go, you can try contacting Brother Tang."
Feng Haidong, of course, also reminded everyone to go to Tang Anguo's place.
"However, I still want to remind everyone that working outside is not like working in a factory. You won't be watched very closely, and everyone will be relatively relaxed. Working outside is all about timeliness. You have to do your job well and finish it properly."
Feng Haidong said seriously, "So, if you really want to go to Brother Tang's place, I think we should make it clear from the beginning: if you can't endure that much hardship, then don't go. If you do go, you have to be able to endure that much hardship. You can't make trouble with Brother Tang if the work is too hard."
After hearing Feng Haidong's words, the workers all said that they definitely wouldn't.
However, at this time, many of those who wanted to seek refuge with Tang Anguo gave up the idea.
After all, in most people's eyes, staying in the factory is much more comfortable than going outside.
Especially after everyone receives their salary at the end of the year.
This led many people to believe that the factory was actually able to hold on.
So instead of going out and working hard to earn money, it's better to just stay in the factory and endure it.
This is what most people think, and it was also what Feng Haidong thought in his previous life.
Therefore, Feng Haidong made things clear to everyone to prevent some people from going to Tang Anguo with unrealistic aspirations, only to find it too hard and end up having unpleasant experiences with Tang Anguo.
Seeing that many people backed down after hearing his words, Feng Haidong was not surprised at all.
After chatting with his coworkers for a while, Feng Haidong said goodbye and went to the office building alone.
Feng Haidong's main reason for returning to the factory this time was to pay pension contributions for himself and others, including Tang Anguo, who were on leave with pay.
After paying the money in the finance department, Feng Haidong made a special trip to the factory director's office.
When Nian Zhipeng saw Feng Haidong arrive, he still greeted him with a smile and welcomed him inside.
"Haidong, I've heard that you and Lao Tang are doing quite well out there?"
Feng Haidong laughed and said, "So everyone already knows? Actually, Brother Tang and I were just lucky, and we're under a lot of pressure right now."
Nian Zhipeng also laughed and said, "Haha, pressure is what motivates us."
Then Nian Zhipeng asked, "Haidong, I heard someone in the factory say that Lao Tang went to the provincial capital with you? Is he planning to go there to do interior decoration?"
Feng Haidong said, "The factory manager is really well-informed. My senior brother used to work for my brother-in-law's company, making some billboards. Before the Lunar New Year, I opened a shop in the provincial capital, and I asked Brother Tang and his team to help me with the renovation. After the renovation, Brother Tang and his team thought that doing renovation was not bad, so they decided to try it in the provincial capital."
Nian Zhipeng said, "This is indeed a good approach. Lao Tang and his colleagues are all skilled, especially Lao Tang, whose welding skills are very impressive. They can do decoration and billboard installation."
Feng Haidong said, "Yes, this is one way. Since we've left the factory, we should be willing to try."
Nian Zhipeng looked at Feng Haidong and said, "As expected, Haidong, you're really bold."
Feng Haidong said, "Actually, it's not because we're brave. The reason we do this is to survive, after all, we have a large family to support."
Upon hearing this, Nian Zhipeng couldn't help but sigh: "Yes, I am indeed an unqualified factory manager. I can't let you all support your families in peace."
Feng Haidong said, "Director Nian, you don't need to blame yourself like this. Some things are inevitable and beyond your control. Our factory's problems are deeply entrenched and difficult to resolve. It's not something that can be done overnight."
Nian Zhipeng said, "Yes, there are too many problems in the factory."
Feng Haidong then asked, "Factory manager, is the factory planning to undergo a merger or acquisition next?"
Nian Zhipeng said, "It might be a merger or acquisition, but we haven't found a company willing to take over our factory yet. It's really hard to say whether this will work out in the end."
Feng Haidong thought for a moment and said, "Factory director, I'm afraid even if a company is willing to acquire us, they will require the factory to reduce its workforce. It's impossible for them to hire so many people all at once."
Nian Zhipeng nodded and said, "This is indeed a big problem, and it's also a headache for me."
Feng Haidong said, "Factory director, I still hope that the factory can consider the interests of the majority of workers. After all, not everyone has the courage to go out and make a living. Everyone may still really need this job at the factory."
Nian Zhipeng nodded and said, "Haidong, don't worry, the factory leaders will definitely investigate these matters."
Feng Haidong knew that there were many things that Nian Zhipeng had no control over.
So he didn't say much more. He chatted with Nian Zhipeng for a few more minutes, then said goodbye to Nian Zhipeng and left the factory director's office. Feng Haidong didn't stay in the factory any longer and rode his bicycle away.
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