After a long pause, Grandpa Zhang finally managed to utter those words, leaving Xia Wenhua both amused and exasperated.
To be honest, if the factory hadn't insisted on this kind of test, she would never have even considered submitting her work to newspapers or magazines.
There was no literary inquisition, but there was a group of lunatics who stared at various documents every day to see if any words were used incorrectly. For those with a bad mindset, writing a manuscript was an ordeal.
She has a stronger mental fortitude, so it's not that exaggerated, but she still finds it troublesome.
Of course, these words couldn't be said to Grandpa Zhang. After all, being in the newspaper is an honor for everyone, and just because the name Anshi Steel Plant appeared in the newspaper, it would definitely be circulated throughout the entire plant.
Xia Wenhua smiled at Grandpa Zhang: "Grandpa Zhang, you're amazing too. If there's another chance like this, I'll come to you again, okay?"
Her simple remark, tinged with humility, was enough to bring a smile to Grandpa Zhang's face.
"Okay, okay, Xia, if you need anything, just come to me. I'll do anything for our factory."
After seeing Xia Wenhua off, Grandpa Zhang was in a state of high excitement.
He knew Xia Wenhua wouldn't write articles again immediately, but since others could get their articles published, he now said that Xia Wenhua was qualified, and the steel factory couldn't do without him anyway.
Comrade Xia has affirmed his importance in the steel plant!
Grandpa Zhang, who is old but young at heart and plans to work for the steel plant for decades to come, felt a sense of fulfillment.
Xia Wenhua arrived quite early today, but reading the letter at the door was a waste of time. By the time she walked to the office, the work bell had already rung.
She rushed to the office, running all the way, and before she even entered, she could hear arguing coming from inside.
"Director, you're being biased. Everyone has to work, so why shouldn't Xia Wenhua have to?"
She immediately said she had a task, but wasn't she working hard to become the group leader for her own benefit? Why did she have to give her work to someone else?
At least they used to put on an act, but now they're not even willing to pretend anymore. They don't even come this late. How long are you going to make us put up with this?!
Right now, the person in the entire secretariat who hates Xia Wenhua the most is none other than Zhao Ning.
He almost got the team leader position back then!
Although he declined on his own initiative, Zhao Ning still feels that Xia Wenhua had ill intentions every time he thinks about it.
If Xia Wenhua hadn't stepped forward, and Director Mo hadn't been willing to bow down to Rong Guoguang, the position of group leader might have ended up falling to him.
Now look what's happened! Xia Wenhua, a newcomer who knows nothing, has recklessly stood up and insisted on becoming the team leader.
Director Mo, surprisingly, also lost his sight and agreed to Xia Wenhua's request, even coming up with some kind of test. Zhao Ning found it amusing whenever she thought about it.
He finds fault with Xia Wenhua every day and has complained to Director Mo's office several times already.
Director Mo always dismissed his words and told him not to talk nonsense. This time, he finally caught Xia Wenhua making a mistake, and instead of talking to Director Mo in private, he directly pointed out Xia Wenhua's mistake in front of everyone.
"Comrade Zhao Ning, I've said it many times, every newcomer doesn't get any work in their first month."
Comrade Xia Wenhua's so-called probationary period was also her adaptation period as a newcomer, and she did not put more of her work on you.
I already told her that her most important task lately is preparing her manuscript for submission; she doesn't need to worry about anything else. It's my permission for her to go out and find inspiration!
Director Mo's expression was very unpleasant. Zhao Ning's words in front of everyone were not only aimed at Xia Wenhua, but were practically a slap in his face.
Zhao Ning seemed like a decent guy before, so he brought him up as soon as he had the chance to suppress Rong Guoguang.
Unfortunately, I'm not only timid and cowardly, but I also lack any backbone as a grown man.
He doesn't even dare to take responsibility for the decisions he made, and in the end, he blames all the mistakes on a little girl. It's truly shameful.
If Zhao Ning had listened to Director Mo's advice, he wouldn't have repeatedly tried to undermine himself in front of his superiors.
"What inspiration? If she could actually get published with her carefree attitude, wouldn't all my years of hard work have been for nothing?"
If she actually gets her article published, I'd quit my job right away!
Upon hearing this, Xia Wenhua pushed open the office door without hesitation.
"Director, my article has been published!"
Her shout stunned everyone, and Zhao Ning, who had just been spouting nonsense, was instantly silenced, like a duck whose throat had been choked.
Xia Wenhua first handed the manuscript to Director Mo, and then walked up to Zhao Ning.
"Comrade Zhao Ning, why do you look so pale? I think I just heard you say you were going to resign?"
No wonder he wanted to resign; he looks so pale, he must be sick.
Work is important, but without good health, you'll be constantly overthinking and won't have time to work properly. It's truly impressive that you could think of quitting without disrupting your work; I admire your ability!
Her sarcastic remarks almost made everyone burst out laughing.
Regardless of whether Xia Wenhua's manuscript was actually submitted or not, these two sarcastic remarks were quite skillful. Didn't you see that Comrade Zhao Ning's face turned pale and then purple, and he couldn't even speak?
Xia Wenhua made no attempt to hide the fact that she had overheard Zhao Ning complaining at the door, and her gaze towards Zhao Ning was full of provocation.
If Zhao Ning were truly a person who could keep her composure, she wouldn't have caused so much trouble in the office.
He immediately stood up: "I think you're asking for it!"
People who are used to being treated like royalty at home can hardly stand being yelled at by a woman in public.
Zhao Ning clenched his fist, ready to make a move. Xia Wenhua glanced at Director Mo out of the corner of her eye and saw that he was almost finished reading the newspaper. Without hesitation, she took the initiative and kicked Zhao Ning behind the table.
Zhao Ning grabbed the book beside her and threw it at Xia Wenhua. Xia Wenhua turned around, letting the book glide past her, and then calmly let out a startled cry.
To make sure everyone saw that Zhao Ning hit her, Xia Wenhua grabbed a ruler from Zhao Ning's desk and started hitting him repeatedly.
"Help! Comrade Zhao Ning is going to hit someone! Help!"
I've wanted to beat this scumbag for a long time. The others in the office are just sarcastic, but Zhao Ning is always picking fights and causing trouble. This time, I'm going to make the first move, and there are quite a few people watching.
Xia Wenhua herself would regret it to death if she didn't seize this opportunity.
She calmly targeted Zhao Ning's waist and other areas that wouldn't inflict serious injury but would definitely cause him pain, while her cries for help never stopped.
In the blink of an eye, Zhao Ning's workstation was in complete chaos.
Xia Wenhua's cries for help mingled with Zhao Ning's screams, and scattered pieces of white paper, seemingly from nowhere, obscured everyone's view, creating utter chaos.
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