Inside the office upstairs, there was total silence as both parties waited for the other to speak.
Seeing Lu Zhiye's calm demeanor, Director Wang couldn't sit still and spoke first: "Xiao Lu, did you have a smooth trip?"
"It went well. I wonder what Director Wang wants me to do?
I've been gone for a while, and there must be a lot of things piled up in the sales department. If Director Wang has nothing else to do, I'll go back first."
After Lu Zhiye finished speaking, he pretended to go outside.
Director Wang put down the teacup in his hand with a loud bang, which made the people standing at the door feel startled.
He leaned back gently, and said to Lu Zhiye with a smile that didn't reach his eyes: "Xiao Lu, why are you in such a hurry?
There are some things I think we should talk about.”
Lu Zhiye sat down on the sofa again, pretending to listen attentively.
The defiant expression on his face made Director Wang want to smash his face.
But when he thought about his next plan, Director Wang silently swallowed the anger in his heart.
“Before I knew it, I have been working in our factory for a year.
A lot has happened in this year or so.
You had always been following Director Gong's side. As an old hand who founded the food factory, your abilities were unquestionable and undeniable.
During the year I've been here, I have indeed seen that you have outstanding abilities.
Because of this status, he was not able to move up further.
Otherwise, it is not certain who will take the position of deputy factory director......"
There was a hint of coaxing in Director Wang's voice as he quietly observed Lu Zhiye's expression.
Director Wang felt nervous when he found that he was not as surprised and happy as he had imagined.
He continued, “Now the national policy has been relaxed, and many things are not pursued.
I wonder if Xiao Lu has any idea of coming to work with me?
You took leave some time ago and may not know what happened in the factory.
We have applied to the higher authorities and established a new dry goods factory.
It is located on the outskirts of the county town, not far from several large state-owned factories.
The land has been approved and construction will start after the new year.
Do you have any thoughts on this?"
Lu Zhiye raised his eyelids and glanced at Director Wang: "What can I think?
You just mentioned my identity. If it weren't for the protection of the leaders of the commune, I would have been kicked out long ago.
Staying in this position now is like walking on thin ice.
What I think about every day is to expand sales channels and keep myself rooted in this position."
Lu Zhiye's slightly resentful words made Director Wang feel relieved.
He said, it is impossible for people to be without desires.
"Oh, there are many capable people in the factory, aren't these positions occupied by those who are capable?
But after hearing what you said, I wonder if there is some loophole in my management. "
Lu Zhiye became even more alert. It seemed that Director Wang was up to something!
The next moment, he continued, "After the second food factory in the county is opened, our early orders will definitely be transferred there.
But this is not a long-term solution. After all, it is an independent factory. So I thought that you know a lot about this and have more resources.
Then I will ask you to take over the position of sales director, but this time it will be at the new factory. What do you think?
I can assure you that you are directly under my control and no one can interfere with your decision.”
Director Wang felt that what he said was enough to give Lu Zhiye face.
The determined look on his face made Lu Zhiye laugh in his heart.
"Thank you for your kindness, Director Wang, but I am confused about what it means to give the order from Factory 1 to Factory 2.
Could it be that the dry goods category of our food factory will be directly relocated to the suburbs?
So we won’t produce anymore?”
Director Wang didn't expect that Lu Zhiye could extract important information based on what he said.
He straightened his expression a little: "I do have this plan."
"What about the employees on the dry goods production line in the factory?"
Director Wang raised his eyebrows in surprise. He didn't expect Lu Zhiye to ask this question at this time.
“We have been discussing this matter recently. After all, the branch factory has been moved to the outskirts of the city, which is 30 to 40 miles away from our commune.
Most of the employees are from nearby villages. If you are willing to work in the suburbs, you can just go there by yourself every day.
If you don't want to, there's nothing you can do. Give them some compensation and then go home."
Lu Zhiye got a positive answer from him and his brows sank slightly.
Such a greedy and selfish person lay dormant for a whole year before revealing his true nature.
They say it's for the good of the factory, but in reality it's all about filling their own pockets.
Lu Zhiye smoothed out his wrinkled sleeves and slowly stood up: "I'm sorry, Director Wang, I may have let you down.
Because my home is also in the countryside, if I go to the county town, I won’t even have a place to live, so I don’t plan to go to the county town again.”
Director Wang was a little anxious, and said quickly: "You don't have to worry about this problem. After all, our factory is going to transfer a group of leaders over there, and we will definitely not leave you without a place to live."
“Are there staff dormitories?”
Director Wang was stumped by Lu Zhiye's question. He laughed dryly and said, "You know, we don't know what the initial benefits will be like.
So I want to postpone the issue of staff dormitories for a while.
We will consider building dormitories for employees when the factory's profitability reaches the target."
"Where do we live then?"
"There are several farmhouses near the approved land, and I was thinking of renting them for you to live in."
Director Wang was very confident that Lu Zhiye would agree to his request. After all, the conditions he offered were very tempting.
Who would have thought that Lu Zhiye just said a few words and strode out.
"I don't think I'm capable of this position. Director Wang, please hire someone else."
When he heard the door slam shut, Director Wang's face showed anger.
Yang Bing, who was standing at the door, clearly heard the sound of a teacup breaking inside the house.
He stared at the white wall in front of him, pretending nothing had happened, and stood straight.
It took a long time for Director Wang to calm down.
Standing at the window, looking at the clear water and blue sky not far away, he sneered.
"You don't want to drink the toast, but you drink the forfeit wine. That's great!"
On the other side, Lu Zhiye had just walked to the second floor when he saw Deputy Director Li running towards him with an anxious look on his face.
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