Factory Director Wang took the registration form again and carefully reviewed it.
The more he looked, the more surprised he became. Liu Lu not only completed the inventory and registration task, but also put forward some suggestions for improvement on the factory's parts management. These suggestions were very practical and could effectively improve the factory's production efficiency.
"Xiao Liu, you did a great job!" Factory Director Wang looked at Liu Lu with appreciation. "These suggestions are very valuable, and I will seriously consider adopting them."
He turned to look at Engineer Li, his tone serious, "Old Li, you should also learn from Xiao Liu, and not always look at others with prejudice."
Li Gong's face turned bright red. He stammered, trying to explain, but couldn't say anything.
He originally wanted to give Liu Lu a hard time, but he didn't expect to be slapped in the face by her instead.
The surrounding workers also looked at Liu Lu with admiration. The previous gloating whispers had turned into praise and admiration.
Liu Lu did not get carried away by Director Wang's praise. She smiled modestly and said, "I just did what I was supposed to do."
She noticed a pile of discarded parts in the corner and pointed to them, saying, "Factory manager, these discarded parts can actually be reused..."
Factory Director Wang followed Liu Lu's gaze and frowned slightly.
These discarded parts have been piling up there, taking up a lot of space, and he's been wondering what to do with them.
Liu Lu continued, "We can categorize these parts; some can be repaired and reused, while others can be disassembled into raw materials, which can save a lot of costs..."
She explained her ideas in detail, and Director Wang listened with increasing fascination.
He didn't expect that Liu Lu not only had unique insights into parts management, but also had an awareness of waste utilization, which was undoubtedly a valuable asset to the factory.
"Good! Good! Good!" Factory Director Wang said "good" three times in a row, a gratified smile on his face. "Xiao Liu, your idea is excellent. Please prepare a plan for me later, and I will arrange manpower to implement it according to your plan as soon as possible."
Li Gong stood aside, his face ashen. He hadn't expected Liu Lu to be so outstanding, completely overturning his perception of women.
He gritted his teeth, thinking to himself: I must find a chance to teach this woman a lesson...
Just then, a clear voice broke the silence in the factory: "Mom!"
Liu Bei ran happily towards Liu Lu, like a joyful little bird.
Liu Lu put down her tools, picked up her daughter, and kissed her on the cheek.
"Mom is so amazing!" Liu Bei whispered in Liu Lu's ear, her voice full of pride.
Factory Director Wang looked at Liu Lu and her daughter with some hesitation: "Your child?"
Suddenly remembering something, Director Wang smiled again.
“Xiao Liu,” he cleared his throat and said solemnly, “I am deeply impressed by your ability and sense of responsibility.”
But factories are dangerous, so don't let your children linger there.
Liu Lu was in a dilemma. She couldn't leave her child outside, nor could she leave him in the factory. So, what about this job...?
"I've decided to put you in charge of a new small project about improving the production line operation process in our factory."
Factory Director Wang didn't give Liu Lu much time to guess before making the announcement.
"Besides, your child is of school age now, so you can send him to the factory-run school."
Liu Lu was slightly taken aback. She hadn't expected that Director Wang would trust her so much, entrusting such an important task to a newly hired employee like her, and even solving the problem of her child's schooling.
But she quickly regained her composure, her eyes sparkling with confidence.
"Thank you for your trust and concern, factory manager. I will do my best to complete the task!"
The news was like a bomb, causing an uproar in the factory.
The workers were talking amongst themselves. Some envied Liu Lu's good luck, some questioned her abilities, and others were waiting to see her make a fool of herself.
Li Gong was so angry that his face turned ashen. He had originally thought he could take this opportunity to suppress Liu Lu, but he did not expect that she would gain the appreciation of Director Wang, which made him even more resentful.
Over the next few days, Liu Lu devoted herself entirely to the new project.
During the day, she observes the production line operation in the factory, and at night she goes home to research materials and study improvement plans.
Liu Bei also became her little assistant, helping her organize materials and deliver tools after completing her daily schoolwork.
The mother and daughter supported each other and faced challenges together.
Liu Lu's efforts paid off; she quickly proposed a completely new assembly line operation process that could effectively improve production efficiency and reduce production costs.
Factory Director Wang was very satisfied with her proposal and immediately decided to adopt and implement it.
Just as Liu Lu was about to put the new plan into practice, Engineer Li stepped forward with a sinister smile on his face.
“Factory manager, I think this plan needs further discussion…” He paused, then looked at Liu Lu with a provocative gaze. “I suggest that Liu Lu and I have a competition to see whose plan is more efficient and saves more costs.”
Li's suggestion instantly created a tense atmosphere in the factory.
The workers' eyes darted back and forth between Liu Lu and Engineer Li, whispering among themselves.
Some people think that Engineer Li is deliberately making things difficult for Liu Lu, while others believe that it is a fair competition.
Liu Lu accepted Li Gong's challenge without hesitation.
"Alright, I accept your challenge." Her tone was calm, her eyes firm, without a trace of timidity.
After a moment's thought, Director Wang finally nodded.
"In that case, let's have a competition. The competition will focus on improving our factory's packaging process and see who can design a more efficient and cost-effective solution."
The news caused an uproar throughout the factory.
Everyone was looking forward to the competition, wanting to see whether the experienced Engineer Li would prevail, or whether the newcomer Liu Lu could create another miracle.
After returning home, Liu Lu immediately began preparations.
She carefully studied the factory's existing packaging process, identified its shortcomings, and combined her modern knowledge and experience to design a completely new packaging solution.
She revised and improved it again and again, striving for perfection.
Little Liu Bei followed behind her like a little tail, handing her an eraser one moment and pouring her a glass of water the next. Her well-behaved and sensible manner was heartbreaking.
Li Gong, on the other hand, seemed confident, believing that his years of experience were more than enough to overwhelm Liu Lu, a novice.
He didn't even spend much time preparing; he simply made some minor modifications to the existing packaging process and confidently awaited the competition.
On the day of the competition, the factory was packed with people, all eager to witness this "duel".
Factory Director Wang sat on the judging panel, his expression serious.
Li Gong and Liu Lu stood on either side of him, the atmosphere so tense that you could hear a pin drop.
"The competition begins now!" With a command from Factory Director Wang, Engineer Li immediately began his work.
With his years of experience, he quickly got the hang of it and his movements were skillful, giving him a clear advantage.
Liu Lu, on the other hand, remained calm and carried out her operations methodically...
She picked up a part, a slight smile playing on her lips. "Engineer Li, are you sure you're really ready?"
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