Chapter 150 Chapter 150 Freedom
Jiang Xi spoke slowly. She looked at Chen Xiaojuan and asked, "Have you obtained a marriage certificate with him?"
Chen Xiaojuan was stunned and shook her head, "Marriage certificate? I haven't gotten one yet."
Nowadays, when people get married, they usually just hold a wedding banquet and it is considered a marriage. Few people in rural areas go to get a marriage certificate.
Jiang Xi felt relieved when she heard this. She could seize this loophole and help Chen Xiaojuan.
Jiang Xi nodded and said to Lai Qingshan, "You haven't even obtained a marriage certificate. You're not husband and wife. You have no right to ask her to go back."
When Chen Xiaojuan heard Jiang Xi's words, her face was full of hope and surprise. She and Lai Qingshan were not husband and wife, and Lai Qingshan could not control her. Was she free?
Lai Qingshan was being scolded by everyone and was anxious and angry. When he heard Jiang Xi's words, he was also confused: "What do you mean by no marriage certificate? Even if we don't have a marriage certificate, she is still my wife. We sleep together and live together. How can Chen Xiaojuan not be my wife?"
Jiang Xi: "It's useless for you to tell me this. If you knew a little about the law, you'd know that without a marriage certificate, your relationship isn't legally recognized."
"In short, Chen Xiaojuan has nothing to do with you. You have no right to take her away. Moreover, you often beat her in the past. You have committed intentional injury. Chen Xiaojuan has the right to report this to the police station, and the police will arrest you directly!"
Lai Qingshan's eyes flickered. Although he was not well educated, he felt that Jiang Xi's expression did not seem to be lying to him. He was a little hesitant for a moment. He came to make trouble today just to make Chen Xiaojuan go back with him, but he didn't want to be arrested and taken to the police station.
Jiang Xi said loudly, "I've always valued peace when running my factory, but if someone comes knocking on my door, I won't let scum like you cause trouble!"
Liu Daqiang also said angrily: "We have dozens of employees in the factory now, and all of them are good employees who are dedicated to the factory. No one can tolerate people who cause trouble in the factory, don't you think?"
Most of the employees at the chicken farm are like what Liu Daqiang said. They are grateful to finally have a job with such good pay. They agreed with Liu Daqiang as soon as he said it.
"Yes, we are employees of the chicken farm and will never allow anyone to cause trouble here. If anyone dares to cause trouble, we will kick him out!"
The chicken farm employees spoke in unison, their voices full of vigor and intimidation.
Lai Qingshan only brought five or six people with him, and these five or six people were hired by him. It was obvious that the dozens of chicken farm employees in front of him were not to be trifled with. Two of them saw that the situation was not right and went straight into the crowd and left.
Lai Qingshan turned around and saw that the people had left. He cursed angrily: "You are bullying the minority by relying on your numbers! Yes, you are bullying others by taking advantage of your power!"
Jiang Xi snorted, "What do you mean by bullying? You've come to my chicken farm and caused trouble. I'm just fighting back."
"Besides, bullying? You're a man, relying on your strength to beat women up, to show off your so-called power. You were very happy when you bullied the weak, but now that you're treated as weak, why are you unhappy?"
What Jiang Xi hates most are, first, men who are unfaithful to their families, and secondly, men who beat women. These men usually don't have any abilities, they just show off their so-called strength in front of people weaker than them. In fact, they are just cowards.
Lai Qingshan was scolded so much that his face turned red and he wanted to rush forward. However, Jiang Xi was surrounded by a group of people, staring at him with murderous eyes, as if if he dared to move a step, he would be pinned down and beaten to death.
Now there are only two people left out of the five people Lai Qingshan brought with him. He knew that he would get nothing good, so he left in disgrace, gritting his teeth all the way. Humph, he couldn't find Chen Xiaojuan, she had someone backing her up, and there were so many people around, he would have to be crazy to bring bad luck upon himself.
Lai Qingshan is essentially a coward who bullies the weak and fears the strong.
He was sinister and couldn't cause trouble for Chen Xiaojuan, but Chen Xiaojuan's parents were still alive. How dare these two old guys introduce him to such a restless daughter-in-law!
Lai Qingshan said to the two people behind him: "Let's go to the Chen family and make them pay!"
Lai Qingshan sneered. He didn't dare to provoke Jiang Xi, but he didn't dare to deal with those two old guys! Those two old guys made him lose face today. He must deal with them severely and vent his anger.
After the farce, the chicken farm returned to peace and the workers returned to their posts.
Jiang Xi took Chen Xiaojuan to the office. She knew that Chen Xiaojuan had a lot to say.
Chen Xiaojuan entered the office and stood there without moving. She felt mixed emotions: fear, relief, joy, and some grievance.
Chen Xiaojuan wanted to kneel down to Jiang Xi to thank him for his help, but then she remembered that Jiang Xi didn't like her kneeling before.
Chen Xiaojuan kept wiping away tears and said to Jiang Xi, "I'm sorry, Director Jiang, it's all my fault. I've caused trouble for the factory and caused you to suffer this undeserved disaster."
Lai Qingshan is such a scumbag, how could he be qualified to talk to Jiang Xi. If it weren't for her, Jiang Xi wouldn't have anything to do with Lai Qingshan.
Jiang Xi said in a gentle tone: "This is not your fault, and I allowed you to work in the factory because I expected this day to come. So you don't need to blame yourself for this. You are the one I chose, and I will definitely be responsible to the end."
Chen Xiaojuan looked up, her gratitude was beyond words. She couldn't speak, but tears kept flowing from her eyes.
Jiang Xi asked, "Do you remember what I told you then? You came into the factory as Chen Xiaojuan, not someone's daughter or daughter-in-law. You are yourself. I can help you once, but I can't help you all the time. Your words today played a big role. To some extent, you helped yourself."
"Speaking your mind in front of everyone and facing the shadows of the past, Chen Xiaojuan, this is a big breakthrough for you, what do you think?"
Chen Xiaojuan vaguely understood something. She had an idea in her mind, and following that idea, Chen Xiaojuan said what she was thinking.
"Director Jiang, if you can speak frankly about the past, will you be able to move on from the shadow of the past?"
"I used to be afraid that others would know what happened to me. I always felt that others would laugh at me, hate me, and look down on me because of it."
"But after I spoke out today, I felt relieved. I felt so wronged, and I just wanted to cry. How could those who hurt me feel so at ease, while letting me swallow my anger in silence?"
Chen Xiaojuan became more and more sober as she spoke: "Director Jiang, there is only one Chen Xiaojuan in this world, right?"
"Just like there's only one Director Jiang in this world, they're all, uh, precious, right?"
"Others may not care about me, but I can't help but care about myself. If others don't stand up for me or speak up for me, I can't do that on my own. I have to fight for myself and speak up for myself. Don't you agree, Director Jiang?"
Jiang Xi looked directly at Chen Xiaojuan, and her tone was very firm: "Yes, Chen Xiaojuan, you have to live for yourself and fight for yourself."
Chen Xiaojuan raised her hands and waved them up and down, but she didn't know what gesture to make. This was the first time in all her years that she had such an understanding. It seemed that she was not so confused anymore, and she seemed to really understand a lot.
She is Chen Xiaojuan, not anyone else. Chen Xiaojuan was very excited and covered her mouth and burst into tears again. This time she was not crying for the grievances of the past, but because she was Chen Xiaojuan.
Jiang Xi approached Chen Xiaojuan and patted her shoulder: "Chen Xiaojuan, today is a good day for you. Cry if you want to. After crying, go to work and have a good time. A new life is waiting for you."
Chen Xiaojuan said, "Thank you, Director Jiang, thank you so much. I understand. Don't worry, I will never let him bully me again."
"I have nothing to do with him. We didn't get a marriage certificate. On the contrary, he beat me and hurt me. I am the victim. I am not afraid. If he dares to come again, I will tell him to get out and kick him out!"
Chen Xiaojuan said this with gritted teeth, full of momentum. Jiang Xi smiled with relief: "You are right, and you did a good job. That's right, go back and work with peace of mind."
Chen Xiaojuan was very grateful and bowed to Jiang Xi before returning to her work.
From then on, she would never be the same again. She would no longer be as timid and afraid as before. She was Chen Xiaojuan, and she would live for herself, and only for herself.
The loan matter went as Jiang Xi expected and went smoothly. Jiang Xi soon received a reply from Song Chunli. The loan had been approved and the money had arrived. The huge sum of 200,000 yuan was now in Jiang Xi's account.
The first thing Jiang Xi did with the money was to buy a truck. Currently, Jiang Xi rents a car to deliver chicken from Changfeng County to Shanghai. Not only does he have to pay for gasoline, but he also has to pay extra for the car rental, which is quite a lot for each trip.
Moreover, renting a car depends on the other party's availability. There will always be some unexpected events over time. It is not as convenient as having your own car.
Jiang Xi still remembers that one time, the driver of the rental car had a stomachache and was unable to help deliver the goods. Jiang Xi had to urgently look for someone else for help. After a long time of struggling, he finally found a delivery driver and delivered the chicken to Shanghai in time.
Jiang Xi has long wanted to buy a truck of his own, and if his business grows in the future, he will need a car. However, it is difficult to buy a truck now.
Jiang Xi did not plan to buy a new car because the cost of a new car was too high. With the money she borrowed, if she bought a new car, at least 1/4 of the money would be gone.
So Jiang Xi planned to buy a used car, which required him to spend more energy and time to inquire where there were any abandoned used trucks.
Jiang Xi asked the glass factory and the pastry factory, but they didn't have any unused cars. In desperation, Jiang Xi had to ask everyone he knew. Fortunately, Zhou Jiangang told Jiang Xi that the steel plant still had an unused old car. Jiang Xi was overjoyed and went to the steel plant with Zhou Jiangang.
On the way to the steel mill, Jiang Xi asked Zhou Jiangang, "How's your resignation going? What did your aunt say?"
Zhou Jiangang said: "Everything was already arranged. Of course my mother definitely disagreed and beat me up, but I reasoned with her for a long time and she finally agreed. I happened to give my job at the steel mill to my brother. His family was in financial difficulty and this job would give him some relief."
Zhou Jiangang spoke calmly, but he couldn't help but grinning. His mother was ruthless this time. She hit him directly on the back with such a thick stick. Whoever got hit by it would know the consequences.
His back was aching now, but Zhou Jiangang couldn't cry out in pain in front of Jiang Xi. He was the one who decided the path, and he deserved to be beaten. It was strange for a grown man to keep crying out in pain.
Jiang Xi nodded. This was a win-win solution. It didn't let the steel plant work fall into other people's hands for nothing, and it also helped others. Most importantly, it could meet Zhou Jiangang's expectations. However, it was hard work for Zhou Jiangang's mother, as it took a lot of effort to beat her son.
Jiang Xi asked, "How is Director Li doing lately? This is my second time meeting him since he became the director."
Zhou Jiangang replied: "Director Li is one of the oldest employees at the steel plant. He has grown up with the factory. He is very capable and everyone respects him."
Zhou Jiangang added mysteriously, "The steel plant has changed dramatically since Director Li became director."
At present, Li Weijun has firmly established himself as the director of the steel plant and has firmly grasped the power in his own hands.
Everyone under him is his people, so any reform measures he announces can be implemented quickly. Even if there are a few people who oppose it, it will not amount to anything.
Although Li Weijun is upright, he is not a young man who knows nothing. He has done a lot of things during this period. He joined forces with his supporters to remove some people who were just sitting there doing nothing and only relied on connections to get to the top.
Li Weijun himself is a pragmatist, so the people he promoted are almost all pragmatists. The atmosphere of the entire steel plant has been completely renewed, and the workers' enthusiasm has also increased.
Zhou Jiangang concluded: "Director Li is a good director. The steel plant will surely develop better and better in the future."
Li Weijun is not like other factory managers who stay in the office all day. He likes to go deep into the front line and visit the production workshop from time to time.
At this time, Li Weijun was wearing a safety helmet and standing with his hands behind his back, checking the production situation in the production workshop. After taking a walk around the workshop, he was ready to go back to the office to write a report.
Li Weijun is becoming more and more adept at his job as the factory director. All the people and things that he used to dislike are now dealt with by him.
Li Weijun has basically no worries at work, but what annoys him the most is writing reports.
He is not a talkative person, and he is better at doing practical things than talking. However, after becoming the factory director, the most important part of his job is writing reports.
Li Weijun was impatient but had to write. It was a sweet burden.
Li Weijun frowned slightly when he thought about the report he had to write later. He had used up all the words in his mind during this period of time. This report was really too difficult to write.
Jiang Xi and Zhou Jiangang were waiting at the door of the production room. When they saw Li Weijun coming out, Jiang Xi greeted him with a smile, "Hello, Director Li!"
Li Weijun smiled back, "Hello, Director Jiang."
Jiang Xi: "Congratulations, Director Li, you've built a great factory. Everyone has been so energetic along the way, especially you. You often personally work on the front lines and provide guidance. You are truly a role model for the workers."
Jiang Xi's praise was very sincere. Even though Li Weijun knew that Jiang Xi said it on purpose, he still felt it was helpful.
Comrade Xiao Jiang is really good at talking. I feel refreshed every time I talk to her, and her compliments are always different. If Comrade Xiao Jiang were to write a report, she would probably be able to do it with ease.
Li Weijun thought about it and shook his head secretly, thinking that he had become obsessed with writing reports.
"I don't dare take credit for it. I was just following the factory's rules and regulations. The workers' spirit is so high because they are self-aware and proud of being steelworkers. They are all willing to contribute to the factory."
Li Weijun spoke without missing a beat, and he also praised Jiang Xi: "Director Jiang, you are not bad. I heard that your factory has opened and is doing business in the Shanghai Stock Exchange. Your momentum is really strong."
Changfeng County is not a big place, and Li Weijun and those business people are almost in the same circle, so it is not difficult to find out these things.
Jiang Xi smiled and said, "I'm lucky. I encountered good policies and good leaders. It's also thanks to the help of Director Li that I have been able to develop so well."
Li Weijun: "You are being too modest. In Changfeng County, who else is doing business as well as you? You have even developed your business in Shanghai. Even I want to learn from you."
Jiang Xi said modestly, "Of course not. The advantage I have over Director Li is that I'm younger. I can act on my own whim, but I'm not as steady as Director Li. If I'm going to learn from you, I'd rather learn from you."
Li Weijun laughed: "Are we flattering each other?"
Jiang Xi: "I don't know why you're praising me, but I'm being sincere and speaking from the heart."
Li Weijun smiled and shook his head: "Director Jiang is really good at talking. I can't convince him."
The atmosphere was almost set, and after a few pleasantries, Jiang Xi got straight to the point: "Director Li, I heard there's an abandoned truck in our factory that's temporarily closed?"
Li Weijun said, "Yes, we've been driving this truck for about five or six years. Now the factory has bought one or two new trucks, so the old one is temporarily unused."
It seemed that there really was an unused truck. Jiang Xi suppressed his inner joy and said with embarrassment, "To be honest, my factory is just starting out and we don't have much money. I want to buy something big, but I don't have enough money. But other things can wait, and the truck must be prepared first. I want to ask if you can sell me this truck from your factory?"
Li Weijun said, "Okay, go take a look. If you like it, we can talk later. It's a waste to keep this truck in the factory anyway, and it will break down faster if it's not maintained regularly. It's better to sell it for some money. It will also be a good thing for the steel plant."
The reason why Li Weijun was able to become the factory director was thanks to Jiang Xi's letter of complaint, which helped him. Therefore, when talking to Jiang Xi, Li Weijun did not beat around the bush and spoke directly.
Jiang Xi followed Li Weijun to see the truck. The truck was indeed very old. The paint on the body was a bit mottled, and the wheels were also a bit old and the surface was worn white.
However, the cockpit looks quite new, which shows that the driver pays great attention to the maintenance of the truck during daily driving.
The value of a truck these days is something many people would never dare to imagine in their lifetime, so even when dealing with old trucks, people at the steel mill are very careful.
"Although this car is old, it can be driven normally. If it is well maintained, it will not be a problem to drive it for another seven or eight years."
Li Weijun introduced to Jiang Xi that the truck was parked in their factory and was also idle.
If it were someone else, Li Weijun would still hesitate, but Jiang Xi had worked with him several times after all, so he was half his own person. Selling it to Jiang Xi could also bring him a lot of money, so Li Weijun also wanted to make a deal.
Jiang Xi gave Zhou Jiangang a wink, and Zhou Jiangang also walked around the truck for a long time. He knew more about cars than Jiang Xi. Although he had never driven one, he had seen others drive one. Occasionally, when chatting with friends, he would also talk about cars.
Zhou Jiangang walked around and made a suggestion: "Director Li, can we ask the driver to drive this truck for us? We want to see what it's like while it's running."
As the director of the steel plant, Li Weijun naturally knew that Zhou Jiangang was going to resign. Working in a steel plant is a stable job nowadays, and almost no one would resign voluntarily, so Zhou Jiangang's decision was considered big news in the steel plant.
Li Weijun laughed and said, "Director Jiang, you say you have no ability and that you are doing so well in business just by luck. If you don't have the ability, how could you have poached such a talented worker from our factory?"
Jiang Xi responded calmly, "No, Director Li, you have talented people under you. I also happened to have business dealings with Comrade Zhou Jiangang before. He was also interested in business, so he turned to it. In fact, Comrade Zhou Jiangang was reluctant to leave the steel plant."
Jiang Xi tried to smooth things over for Zhou Jiangang, and Zhou Jiangang naturally responded, "Director Li, to be honest, I've worked at the steel mill for so many years, and I've always been diligent in my job. I'm reluctant to leave the steel mill, but that's not where my interests lie."
"Even if I push myself, there's no other way. Instead of this, I might as well follow Director Jiang and give it a try. I'm also very grateful to Director Li for his support and care. No matter where I go, I will never forget that I was once a member of the steel plant."
Li Weijun pretended to be angry: "What's wrong with you? I was just joking, why did you take it so seriously?"
"Forget it, forget it. Let's not talk about this anymore. Jiangang, you also grew up with the factory. If you want to choose another path, I won't stop you. As the director of the steel plant, on behalf of all the workers, I wish you all the best."
Zhou Jiangang immediately showed his gratitude, and the few of them smiled at each other, and the incident was over.
Li Weijun found a driver from the factory and took Jiang Xi and Zhou Jiangang for a ride around the factory. Of course, it was just a short ride, as the truck would cost fuel as soon as it started, and Li Weijun felt bad about it.
However, after driving a short circle, Zhou Jiangang and Jiang Xi completed the inspection of the goods.
The cars at the steel plant are well maintained, although they have some minor problems. But how can a used car be the same as a new one? You can just buy one and repair it yourself.
Most importantly, the price is right, only about one-third of the price of a new truck. This is very attractive and makes people feel like they have found a bargain.
Jiang Xi didn't bargain either. She had learned about the price of the truck in advance and knew that the price Li Weijun mentioned was the lowest price.
"Thank you, Director Li, for your willingness to part with this truck. You've really helped us a lot. This truck has made things much more convenient for us."
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