"You shouldn't be asking me this question; it's not my place to answer. But our relationship is different, so I can only tell you this: you have skills, and you can make a living anywhere."
Huang Shu was brought to the auto repair shop by Xu Damao, who also promoted him. Therefore, Xu Damao has always been very concerned about Huang Shu's future development. Now, given the current state of the auto repair shop, it will inevitably have a very negative impact on the development of technical talents like Huang Shu in the long run. Therefore, leaving has become the best option.
In this day and age, resignation is not common; people are transferred. Huang Shu came to Xu Damao perhaps hoping that Xu Damao could help coordinate things.
"Have you spoken to the factory leaders about this?" Xu Damao asked again.
"Not yet. A few brothers, all with excellent skills, are thinking of leaving with me, but I'm worried that if too many people leave, the factory leaders will object. So, I'm thinking of seeing if the old leader can help me ask around."
As expected, Xu Damao was right; Huang Shu's purpose in coming today was exactly that.
"Now you know why I left, so what I say might backfire. So, I'll talk to Xia Lian at the district auto repair shop and have them contact the steel rolling mill directly through the district."
I have a decent relationship with the district leaders, so they'll help with this little thing. And to be honest, I'm the one who helps them recruit talent, so they should thank me.
Just go back and prepare; don't contact the factory proactively otherwise.
Everyone knows that Huang Shu is Xu Damao's man. If Xu Damao or Huang Shu were to handle the transfer, some people at the steel mill might try to sabotage it. It would be better to have the district handle it directly.
The steel rolling mill is powerful, but it's located in the district, so it has to rely on the district for many things. Not to mention the district government, even a police station has some influence.
After the yellow tree issue was resolved, the other party was clearly in high spirits and started telling many interesting stories about the factory, including bizarre incidents that arose from the struggle.
"Director Huang, what a coincidence! What brings you here today?"
As the two were chatting, Li Tong came in from outside.
Seeing the other person carrying large and small bags, Xu Damao was a little confused. What was going on? Did they run away from home?
"Li Tong, what are you doing? You're giving me all of these?" Xu Damao asked.
"What are you thinking? I heard Minzhi is pregnant again, so I bought some formula and other baby supplies. If you want more, tell me when you're ready to have the baby," Li Tong retorted.
The young girl hadn't been to this courtyard house since Xu Damao left the auto repair shop; it was unclear why she'd come today. Xu Damao really didn't want to argue with the girl, so he called out to Wang Minzhi.
Wang Minzhi was preparing a meal with Xu Damao's mother in the next room when she heard Xu Damao's voice and immediately came over.
"Tongtong, you're finally here! I've missed you so much. How long has it been since you last saw me? Have you found someone?" Wang Minzhi walked over, hugged Li Tong, and laughed.
The two have been good friends since their student days, and it has been more than ten years since then. They have never been separated for such a long time.
“I’m an old maid, who would want me? Minzhi, if that doesn’t work out, I’ll move into your house and be your maid. Then when I get old, your son will take care of me.” Li Tong joked.
"Hehe, you don't want to be a maid, you want to be a bed warmer, right?" Wang Minzhi laughed.
When women make jokes, men have no say in the matter. The boldness of their conversation truly shocked Xu Damao and Huang Shu.
"Come on, let's go sunbathe in the yard." Xu Damao quickly slipped away.
Listening any further might backfire. Li Tong is only 25 years old, considered old for a young woman of marriageable age, but she is good-looking and comes from a good family, so many young men still want to marry her.
But this woman, I don't know what's wrong with her. She used to be interested in blind dates, but now she won't go on any. She's either at work, wandering around aimlessly, or staying at home. As for men, well, according to her, what use are men?
Xu Damao and Huang Shu went into the courtyard, moved two stools and started chatting. Liu Haizhong, who was sitting opposite them, saw this and joined in.
Old Liu, ever since he became the deputy director of the auto parts workshop and a deputy section-level cadre, has been considered a leader in the auto repair shop, and even his walking posture is different now. This time, when Xu Damao left the auto repair shop, Old Liu even came over to comfort him.
According to what he told his second aunt, Xu Damao has a complicated network of relationships, and his resignation this time may be for a better chance of rising to power in the future, so it is important to maintain good relationships.
"Director Liu, how well did your workshop complete its tasks last month?" Huang Shu asked curiously.
"Hey, stop talking. Who's in the mood to work right now? Our workshop has one director and two deputy directors, and they get lectured by three factory managers every day. One minute they're assigning this task, the next they're assigning that task."
"Sigh, this factory has changed completely since Da Mao left."
If someone like Liu Haizhong knows that there are problems in his workplace, then there must be serious problems.
"Old Huang, are you guys thinking about leaving?" Liu Haizhong suddenly asked.
"Uh, why do you say that?" Huang Shu thought Liu Haizhong knew his intentions. If Old Liu knew, it meant that almost the entire factory knew.
"Hey, with the factory like this, anyone with a bit of ability is thinking about leaving. Let me tell you, there are only a few young people in our workshop who want to leave. Hey, I was thinking of asking Da Mao if I could be transferred back to the main factory too?" Liu Haizhong said embarrassedly.
“Second Uncle, you know my situation right now. If you were to be transferred back, the factory would definitely welcome you with your level 7 worker skills. But if you go back, you probably won’t be able to keep your position as deputy workshop director,” Xu Damao said with a smile.
Liu Haizhong is quite aware of potential crises and knows to prepare early. However, given his level of education, becoming a deputy director is already his limit. If he were in the head office, there wouldn't be a position for him.
"Forget it then. At worst, I can work my way up in the auto repair shop for a few more years and maybe even become a workshop foreman." Liu Haizhong has a strong desire for officialdom and definitely won't go back to being a common soldier.
Inside the room, Li Tong and Wang Minzhi were also chatting.
“Minzhi, I want to go back to work at the main factory. Maybe I’ll go back in a while,” Li Tong said.
"Oh, you're going back to the propaganda department? Then you'll be the department head! You'll have to take care of me then," Wang Minzhi said happily. She had no idea that Li Tong going back to be the department head would hinder her own progress.
"I don't know, but I probably won't go to the publicity department. I guess I'll be in the office. You know I'm currently in charge of the office, so going back would be a good fit for my major," Li Tong replied.
"That's good, then we can eat together again in the future. By the way, how are you doing? I'm about to have my third child, and you still don't have a husband, what are you going to do!" Wang Minzhi asked with concern.
"No, please don't rush me anymore. My two family members are urging me every day, and I'm even thinking of moving in with you," Li Tong said.
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