Liu Zhonghe said that the Secretariat's matters should take Director Mo's opinion first. Xia Wenhua knew her own limitations and knew that she shouldn't speak carelessly when it wasn't her place.
Things have escalated to this point, and justice will be served sooner or later; it doesn't really matter what she says.
Xia Wenhua's expression was impeccable: "Director Mo, you're too kind. I've already started working here, and it hasn't affected me at all. As for the so-called victim, I have no objection. Please don't be so polite."
People who do wrong things should naturally be punished, and such punishment cannot be decided by her alone.
Xia Wenhua's attitude was very clear. After saying that, she immediately steered the conversation back to the main topic: "Speaking of which, today should be my first day at work. Director Mo, please feel free to give me any instructions."
She had already automatically assumed the role of a new employee, making it clear that she was unwilling to deal with the trouble Rong Guoguang had caused, which relieved Director Mo.
"There's usually nothing for you to handle on your first day. Just familiarize yourself with our rules and regulations, and I'll find someone to guide you later."
Xia Wenhua nodded, and after Director Mo arranged a seat for her, she sat in her seat without moving.
The secretariat was unusually quiet today. After Director Mo arranged a seat for Xia Wenhua, he called Rong Guoguang in. It was unclear what the two were talking about, but their arguing could be heard from time to time.
The others would steal glances at Director Mo's office one moment, and then steal glances at Xia Wenhua the next.
Just as lunchtime arrived, two people immediately approached Xia Wenhua: "Hello, what's your name, comrade?"
Qian Xiaohua spoke first. As the gossip expert in the secretariat, she hadn't been able to find out what had happened all morning, and she was really scratching her head in frustration.
Xia Wenhua, this new colleague, had entered Director Mo's office with Chairman Liu and others, so she must know something. She immediately became the object of Xia Wenhua's attention.
"Hello, I am Xia Wenhua."
Xia Wenhua stood up, greeted the two women in a friendly manner, and accepted their invitation to have lunch together.
During the meal, Qian Xiaohua and the other two female comrades kept trying to get information from Xia Wenhua.
Xia Wenhua answered their friendly exchanges very patiently, but as soon as the topic came up with anything related to Rong Guoguang and Director Mo, she immediately and decisively changed the subject.
After several attempts to explain, Xia Wenhua kept changing the subject, and Qian Xiaohua, eager to know the truth, finally couldn't take it anymore.
Before entering the secretariat, she quietly pulled Xia Wenhua aside.
"Comrade Xia Wenhua, what exactly did you say when you went into Director Mo's office with Chairman Liu of the factory committee today?"
Chairman Mo also called Team Leader Rong in. Apparently, Team Leader Rong had angered him. Do you know exactly what happened?
Qian Xiaohua's face was full of curiosity, almost as if the words "I want to know" were written all over her face.
She probably didn't mean any harm; human gossip is understandable, but Xia Wenhua still managed to stay calm.
"Comrade Qian, Director Mo only has his reasons for doing things. I'm just a nobody on my first day at work. How could I possibly know what his plans are? What do you think?"
Xia Wenhua's attitude was very good. No matter what Qian Xiaohua said, she responded to every word. But her attitude was so slippery that she didn't give anyone any chance to find fault with her.
The path of gossip was thus blocked, and Qian Xiaohua was almost driven to despair.
However, she was still quite sensible. Xia Wenhua was a newcomer, and she didn't know her background. Since Xia Wenhua had clearly stated that she wouldn't say anything, she didn't press her for details.
In response to Xia Wenhua's reply, she smiled awkwardly: "You're right, I was just too hasty. Maybe I'll find out what's going on once I go in, don't you think?"
"Mmm." Xia Wenhua nodded, her response still very enthusiastic.
Having been rebuffed by Xia Wenhua and knowing there would be no result, Qian Xiaohua kept her head down the rest of the time.
The argument between Director Mo and Rong Guoguang lasted almost the entire noon. It was long after they finished eating and returned home that they saw the two of them walking out of Director Mo's office together.
"I hereby announce that, due to Comrade Rong Guoguang's work error, he is hereby removed from his position as group leader of Group One, effective today. Comrade Zhao Ning will temporarily assume the position of group leader of Group One."
Rong Guoguang still had a dark expression, but Director Mo didn't pay any attention to it.
He dropped a bombshell as soon as he stepped out of the office, leaving everyone stunned and speechless.
It should be noted that Rong Guoguang's seniority was even greater than that of Director Mo, yet he was removed from his position as team leader.
Zhao Ning, who was suddenly struck by the unexpected windfall, instinctively declined, saying, "Director Mo, I've never been a team leader before, and I'm afraid I won't be a good one. Perhaps you could reconsider?"
Rong Guoguang's abilities and character are undeniable; if it weren't for certain special circumstances, he would be a man comparable to Director Mo.
Even if Zhao Ning really wanted to go higher, he wouldn't dare to rush up without thinking.
If Rong Guoguang recovers, he will be the one who offends people, and he certainly won't have a comfortable job in the secretariat.
He had his own practical considerations, but as soon as Director Mo announced his decision, someone immediately stood up to refute it, and Director Mo's expression immediately changed.
Looking at Rong Guoguang's completely confident expression, and remembering how Rong Guoguang had dared to spout nonsense in the office just now, Director Mo's face turned even uglier.
The one who did wrong was Rong Guoguang, but in order to save face, he had to cover for Rong Guoguang, which was already disgusting.
Rong Guoguang acted like a dead pig that wasn't afraid of boiling water. When Liu Zhonghe first arrived, he was at least able to admit his mistake in front of Director Mo because Liu Zhonghe was still around.
After Liu Zhonghe left, he thought his position in the secretariat was high enough and completely disregarded Director Mo. How could Director Mo not be angry?
He ignored Rong Guoguang and stared intently at Zhao Ning.
"Rong Guoguang's mistakes are enough for me to remove him from his position as group leader. I'm determined to remove him. Do you want to take over as the group leader of Group One?"
Director Mo gave Zhao Ning a choice, and Zhao Ning was taken aback.
Rong Guoguang, who was standing to the side, coughed slowly and said, "Director Mo, you'd better not make things difficult for others. Even with my seniority here, I can't be the team leader. Who do you think has the ability?"
He was blatantly arrogant, but everyone else instinctively avoided Director Mo's gaze after hearing his words, making Director Mo's expression increasingly unpleasant.
Director Mo took a deep breath and coldly looked at all his subordinates.
"I said, is there anyone willing to take Rong Guoguang's position and become the group leader of Group 1?"
In the silence, Xia Wenhua quietly raised her hand: "Director Mo, I've only been here for one day, am I qualified?"
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