After all, the person with the most power in the cannery now is Director Gong.
Secretary Wang would never do anything like overstepping one's authority.
Director Gong slowly put down the teacup in his hand and looked up at the dozen or so people standing at the door of the room.
They all wore worn patched cotton jackets and a hat on their heads.
Their faces were red from the cold, and some people's eyelashes were covered with layers of white frost.
He sighed softly and said, “I think this can indeed be done. When you are not eating in the cafeteria, you can also stay in the cafeteria.
Keep warm, otherwise you might get frozen and it will cost you a lot of money to go to the hospital.
In addition, regarding the issue of meals, I will discuss it with the people in the factory later.
You guys go back first. Xiao Lu, tell the people in the cafeteria to boil some more hot water and put it in the cafeteria dining room.
You can drink water or eat some cold pancakes if you want."
Lu Zhiye agreed with a smile and walked towards the cafeteria with a group of people.
"Brother Lu, thank you."
A man in his thirties smiled and patted Lu Zhiye.
Their eyes were full of gratitude. If Lu Zhiye hadn't interceded for them, they wouldn't even have the chance to meet the factory leaders.
"Yes, thank you, young man. No wonder the leaders think so highly of you."
An old man with frostbite on his face smiled sincerely. Of all the people, their village was the poorest.
The entire brigade didn’t even have a tractor, and all these people had to be transported to work by ox cart.
Naturally, he wore the least, and his clothes were patched again and again.
The cotton cover was no longer warm enough. When I was in the cowshed, I kept jumping around just to keep warm.
Lu Zhiye smiled and shook his head: "It's not a big deal in the first place. The leaders of our cannery are kind-hearted to treat us badly.
Otherwise, even if we talk our mouths off, they won’t allow us to come.”
"Yes, yes, yes, this leader is really a good person."
When Lu Zhiye arrived at the cafeteria, the people inside were cleaning.
Get ready and clean up, and get the hot water you need.
Seeing many people coming over, he asked in surprise: "It's past dinner time. What are you doing here?
Are you employees of the cannery? If you are not from the cannery, you cannot enter our cafeteria."
His words made everyone stand there awkwardly, not daring to move.
Lu Zhiye walked forward slowly and looked at the short-haired aunt who was speaking: "Aunt Zhou, Director Gong said that they can come to the cafeteria to rest.
I was specifically asked to tell you that they can also use this hot water.”
Aunt Zhou's face was full of reluctance. With so many people staying in the cafeteria, how could she get any benefits?
The employees of this cannery only had one meal at noon in the cafeteria, and she could secretly take away any leftover steamed buns, rice, etc.
Now, with so many people watching, what should she do?
"They're not employees of the cannery, they're just hanging around in the cowshed.
I have to run to the cafeteria. You guys come over here. I still have to mop the floor later.
Look at how dirty our cafeteria is.
Still want hot water? Don’t you know how to get a kettle of water from home? You should take advantage of this little advantage.”
Aunt Zhou's words made the dozen or so people look unhappy.
Lu Zhiye was no exception. Seeing her look down on the country people, his face suddenly turned cold.
"Director Gong has already spoken about this matter. If Aunt Zhou has any dissatisfaction, she can go to him and tell him."
Aunt Zhou was choked by Lu Zhiye's words and walked inside reluctantly.
Lu Zhiye opened the thick curtain and motioned for everyone to come in quickly.
The man scratched his head a little awkwardly: "Brother Lu, are we causing too much trouble?
Otherwise, let's go to the bullpen."
Before Lu Zhiye could speak, Aunt Zhou snorted coldly: "It's good to have this self-awareness."
As she spoke, she stretched out her hand and fanned the air, as if the group of people who had come here smelled like cow dung.
"I asked them to come. What's the matter? Zhou Guilian, do you have more power than me?"
Just then, an angry shout came from behind the crowd.
Everyone turned their heads and saw Secretary Wang and Director Gong walking over angrily.
Lu Zhiye's gaze fell on the eyebrows of the two men. A layer of white frost indicated that they had been standing there for a while.
Aunt Zhou's face turned pale, and she hurriedly explained: "That's not what I meant. I just felt, just felt..."
She stuttered for a long time but couldn't utter a word.
Director Gong walked into the cafeteria with a cold look on his face and sat on a stool with a dagger: "Come on, tell me, you are the boss of this cafeteria, right? You don't even understand what I say?"
The people who were watching the excitement immediately ran out from the inner kitchen and said, "Director Gong, what are you talking about?
You are the director of our cannery, so we must listen to you.
Xiao Zhou, quickly apologize to Director Gong."
"Yes, yes, I'm sorry."
Aunt Zhou's legs suddenly went limp and she was almost speechless.
Director Gong patted the table lightly and said, "It was my decision that they should come to the cafeteria to keep out the cold.
Besides, I have already discussed with Secretary Wang that they can come to the canteen of the cannery to eat in the future and only need to pay half the food coupons.
This decision was made by me. If anyone has any objections, feel free to come to me at any time."
Director Gong's words were so domineering that everyone present was stunned.
The old man driving the ox cart burst into tears, his hands trembled, his lips quivered, and he finally said, "Director Gong is such a good man!"
"Yes, yes. As a leader who is so approachable, the cannery will definitely go further and further under your leadership."
The man in his 30s was busy flattering Director Gong.
Director Gong, who was originally a little angry, suddenly felt relieved.
Who doesn’t want to be praised and hear nice words?
"Okay, just sit here and relax.
Secretary Wang and I have some things to discuss. Also, everyone in the cafeteria please come to the office for a meeting."
After saying that, he walked out first.
After everyone had left, Lu Yong gave Lu Zhiye a thumbs up.
"Brother Ye, awesome!"
Lu Zhiye smiled and said to him, "Come on, follow me to my office, I have some food there.
It’s a little cold, so just eat a little.”
Lu Yong's eyebrows trembled in shock: "Brother Ye, you still have your own office?"
"Yeah, yes, let's go."
Along the way, Lu Yong was more excited than Lu Zhiye.
Looking at the lunch box that Lu Zhiye brought to him, tears flashed in his eyes.
The wild brother he met halfway was so nice to him, but his brother's family treated him like this.
It really broke his heart.
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