Everyone says that everyone will carry a bridal sedan chair. Because of this, Deputy Factory Director Li was particularly adept at handling people. He walked up to Wei Hua with a smile and shook Wei Hua's hand.
"Secretary Jiang, don't worry. Even if the factory doesn't have any receipts, I'll get some from other places. This is a great event for our steel rolling mill, and we must publicize it properly."
"Comrade Weihua is already a level four fitter at such a young age. His professional skills must be very strong. I propose that Comrade Weihua be promoted exceptionally."
"It seems that the third workshop is still short of a deputy director. What do you think about promoting Comrade Weihua to be the deputy director of the third workshop?"
Upon hearing Li Huaide's words, Secretary Jiang thought for a moment and nodded directly.
"This is a good suggestion. What do you guys think of it?"
At this point, only a fool would dare to voice any objections. The Minister of Metallurgy was coming down to inspect the country in a few days, and offending his savior at this time would be tantamount to courting death.
Even Director Yang wouldn't dare voice any objections at this time, since he was just a deputy workshop director anyway. With over a dozen workshops in the steel rolling mill, one more deputy director wouldn't make a big difference.
Wei Hua didn't refuse the offer; with his system, he wasn't afraid of anyone messing with him. Anyone who dared to target him was simply asking for trouble.
If he hadn't been assigned to be a fitter from the start, Wei Hua would have preferred to find something simpler to do. While being a worker was good, it meant constant physical labor. Becoming a manager meant less work. Besides, he was just a deputy workshop director; he couldn't influence the overall situation, and no one would deliberately target him.
Speaking to these factory leaders is pointless. If I refuse, I might completely offend Li Huaide and make everyone think I'm clueless.
Compared to Factory Director Yang, Wei Hua had a higher opinion of Deputy Factory Director Li. At least Deputy Factory Director Li was better at interpersonal relationships and more tactful in handling affairs than Factory Director Yang. No wonder Factory Director Yang later returned the favor to Deputy Factory Director Li.
Because of this situation, Wei Hua could only keep apologizing.
There are no secrets in a steel rolling mill. Sha Zhu already knew the information during lunchtime. When Wei Hua got his food, he immediately scooped out a full spoonful of meat.
"Hua Zi, you've done something really big without making a sound. This meal is on me. Don't forget your friends when you become successful."
"I heard there will be an awards ceremony later. I'll go and take a look. Our steel rolling mill only holds awards ceremonies a few times a year."
"Zhu Zi, I've got quite a few receipts. I'll pay for this meal myself. Your wife is pregnant, so you should get her something better!"
After Wei Hua finished speaking, he handed over the receipt, took the lunchbox, and turned to leave. He Yuzhu didn't refuse. Everyone was struggling financially, and besides, He Yuzhu loved Yu Li very much.
This greatly displeased Yan Jiecheng, who was standing nearby. His younger brother had become like this because of Wei Hua, but just two days later, Wei Hua had gained considerable prestige.
If I had known this would be the outcome, I shouldn't have hesitated this morning. If I had been the one jumping in to save people, I would be the one receiving the commendation now.
In fact, Yan Jiecheng wasn't the only one with this thought. Xu Damao and He Yuzhu shared the same idea. Everyone lived in the courtyard house, and their working hours at the steel rolling mill were the same; everyone had witnessed what happened that morning.
The main reason they didn't jump down to save people was for their own benefit. Who knew what the situation was down there? It's not uncommon for someone to drag you down with them.
Everyone considers their own gains and losses before doing anything. Aside from marveling at Wei Hua's incredible luck, all anyone could do was congratulate him.
Xu Damao and Wei Hua had a good relationship, and Xu Damao was unaware that Lou Xiao'e's situation was somewhat related to Yang Tao. Xu Damao always believed that he had been caught red-handed by the Lou family, which was why he was in this state.
It was unknown that Yang Tao and Lou Xiao'e had discussed this matter, which led Lou Xiao'e to strongly insist on getting a checkup.
Seeing that Wei Hua was about to become successful, Xu Damao took his lunchbox and went over to sit down opposite Wei Hua.
"Hua Zi, you really showed off this time. Did you know that this was the Minister of Metallurgy? Otherwise, why did you jump down without any hesitation?"
"I hesitated for a long time. If I had known that the person inside was our minister, I would have jumped in without hesitation."
"What do I know? The highest-ranking leader I know is the workshop director. As for the others, how could I possibly have any contact with them? Even you, the projectionist, can't get close to them, so do you think I, a mere worker, could?"
“I’m only in the workshop and the courtyard house. Where would I get to know the minister? Do you think people like us can get in touch with such big shots? Even the factory director and deputy director are people we can’t reach.”
Xu Damao had no doubts about Wei Hua's words. He had gone to great lengths to get close to Deputy Factory Director Li, but the latter had completely ignored him.
You're just a lowly worker, and the other person is a high-ranking leader. Without a conflict of interest, the two of you wouldn't have much interaction at all. As for work-related contact, who would care?
Xu Damao could only dabble in everyday life, hoping to gain Wei Hua's friendship. He couldn't reach anyone else, but Wei Hua, whom he'd grown up with, was a good match.
After lunch, the steel mill's loudspeaker came on. Hearing the announcement, the workers who had finished eating all came to the square.
Wei Hua was the main character this time. He stood in the square early in the morning. Secretary Jiang personally pinned a big red flower on Wei Hua and praised him profusely in front of nearly 10,000 people from the steel mill.
After Secretary Jiang finished praising Factory Director Yang, Factory Director Yang continued praising Deputy Factory Director Li. After Deputy Factory Director Li finished speaking, the other two deputy factory directors of the steel rolling mill and Chairman Nie of the labor union also showered him with praise. Wei Hua was getting quite flattered by the praise.
"Fellow workers, today Comrade Weihua bravely jumped into the lake on his way to work and successfully rescued three people who had fallen into the water. Comrade Weihua's actions are worthy of our learning."
"The Standing Committee has decided to award Comrade Wei Hua the title of Advanced Individual. In order to commend his spirit of dedication, Comrade Wei Hua has been specially promoted to Deputy Director of the Third Workshop."
"We also awarded Comrade Weihua a bicycle ticket, a radio ticket, a watch ticket, and ten jin of meat tickets. We hope everyone will learn from this and continue to carry forward this spirit of dedication."
Upon hearing Secretary Jiang's words, thunderous applause erupted from the audience. Everyone wished they could replace Wei Hua and claim this honor.
In this era that values honor and dedication, the title of "Outstanding Individual" carries considerable weight. With it, one should be immune to scandals in a few years.
With the plaque of a first-class meritorious individual and the title of advanced individual, as long as he doesn't do anything reckless, no one should cause him trouble.
After saying some meaningless things, Wei Hua left the podium. He responded enthusiastically to his coworkers' praise.
A short while later, the factory office staff came looking for them. They then led Wei Hua to the third workshop.
"Comrade Weihua, this is Qiu Zhibin, the director of the third workshop. Your task from now on is to assist Director Qiu in managing the third workshop. If you have any questions, feel free to ask Director Qiu."
"Director Qiu, hello. From now on, I'll be working under you. I hope you'll take good care of me."
"We're all brothers in the same trench. There's no need for so much formality. If you have any questions in the future, just come and ask me. From now on, I'll be in charge of everyone's attendance and work progress."
"For the next two weeks, just stay by my side and learn from me. I'll teach you as much as I can."
Hearing Director Qiu's words, Wei Hua was naturally extremely grateful. Having someone to guide you and not having anyone to guide you are two completely different things, and the same applies to workers and management.
Since he knew nothing, Wei Hua did not express his own opinion and just followed Director Qiu to learn.
This only fueled Qin Huairu's anger. If she had known it would turn out this way, she should have jumped in this morning. Even if she hadn't actually saved anyone, just making a show of it would have washed away the stain on her reputation.
Looking at Wei Hua following behind the workshop director, Qin Huairu was thinking more deeply than others. If she could get Wei Hua's help, things would be much simpler for her peers.
As long as you do one good deed outside, you can erase the stain on your record and then rise smoothly through the ranks.
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com