Xu Qingqing learned that the factory decided to fire Fang Xiaomei as a warning to others because Fang Xiaomei had been found to have ostracized others in the past few years, and because Li Jianjun had frequently deducted food allowances from the workers.
If this matter is not dealt with severely, will others follow Fang Xiaomei's example and resort to any means to get a job, even to the point of threatening their lives? This serves as a warning to them.
Fang Xiaomei brought her niece Fang Li back to the city from her parents' home, intending to have Fang Li take her place for a while until her wrist healed, at which point she would switch back.
The plan was good, but unfortunately, when she and Fang Li were about to enter the steel plant, the security guard outside stopped them: "Comrade Fang, you have been dismissed from the factory and are no longer an employee of the steel plant. Please stay away from here."
"What?! I'm fired!"
Fang Xiaomei exclaimed in surprise. Fang Li, who was standing next to her, paused for a moment upon hearing this, then lowered her head and pondered. Her aunt had been fired, and she obviously didn't know it herself. If her aunt was fired, wouldn't her plan to go to the city to replace her aunt's job, as well as her scheming since her rebirth, all fall apart?
No! Absolutely not!
The person she was looking for was right here. Once she got into the steel factory, she would have the chance to become his wife, and the person who would be respected in the future would be Fang Li, not Xu Qingqing.
In her past life, she was destitute and kicked out of her home by her ex-husband. She had no money and was kneeling on the street begging with her sick body. She ate steamed buns when she was hungry and slept wherever she could when she was tired. Just when she was in despair and slowly waiting to die, Bo Jingran saved her.
It was the rescue organization he founded that helped her reintegrate and gave her a chance to live.
"Comrade, could we please let Director Li have a talk? There must be some misunderstanding. We'll explain it to Director Li and then you can let us in!"
Fang Li stepped forward, looking pleadingly at the security guards, begging them to let them in.
The security guard stood firm, blocking their way: "I'm sorry, the factory has already made a decision that cannot be changed. According to factory regulations, I cannot let you in. You'd better leave now!"
"I'm not leaving! What right do you have to fire me for no reason? I didn't do anything wrong. If anyone should be fired, it should be Xu Qingqing. She's the one who broke my wrist! She's the one who's at fault!"
Fang Xiaomei was shouting and yelling in the steel plant, attracting the attention of passersby. No matter how the security guard tried to persuade her, it was no use, so he had no choice but to notify Director Li.
Factory Director Li rushed over with a dark face. When Fang Xiaomei saw him, she became agitated and was about to confront him.
Fearing that Fang Xiaomei would ruin things, Fang Li quickly pulled her back and gently shook her head. Fang Xiaomei had no choice but to step back and let Fang Li take her place.
Fang Li smiled and inquired about Fang Xiaomei's dismissal: "Director Li, what exactly did my aunt do wrong? How could it be so serious as to warrant dismissal?"
Once the dismissal is confirmed, not only will her scheme fall through, but she will also have a hard time explaining to her grandmother. On the surface, she appears to be favored, but in reality, she has been trying to please the old lady ever since her rebirth.
He brainwashed the old lady every day, saying that he would become a city dweller in the future, bring her to live in the city, and take good care of her.
Fang Li understood that the old lady was very shrewd. If it weren't for the fact that her son was a blockhead and there was no hope for him, she would have focused her attention on the next generation. In her previous life, it was her cousin who got into university and became a city dweller that earned the old lady's appreciation.
Under pressure from the old lady and threats from her parents, she had no choice but to marry a man more than ten years her senior, and the old lady gave her dowry money to her cousin.
Now, blessed by heaven and able to be reborn, Fang Li is full of confidence in herself; she is the darling of this world.
Just as she was fantasizing about marrying Bo Jingran, becoming the wife of the greatest scientist, and enjoying everyone's admiration, Director Li's next words shattered this beautiful dream.
Factory Director Li: "The decision to dismiss Comrade Fang was unanimously made by the factory. Comrade Fang repeatedly committed offenses for personal gain and selfish desires, harming the interests of other people in the factory. It was simply outrageous. The factory did not pursue her responsibility, which is already a lenient punishment."
Director Li understood the implication: if the two of them didn't know their place, he wouldn't hesitate to hold Fang Xiaomei accountable and deal with Li Jianjun as well.
Originally, Director Li intended to fire both of them, but at the urging of others, he spared Li Jianjun and only fired Fang Xiaomei. However, it was difficult to find a good cook, and Li Jianjun was a skilled cook. It would be hard to find another cook like him, so everyone unanimously decided to keep Li Jianjun.
Fang Li was filled with resentment, and then pleaded with Director Li: "Director Li, please give us another chance. I promise you, Aunt will definitely correct her mistakes this time."
As he spoke, he tugged at Fang Xiaomei's sleeve, signaling her to kneel down and admit her mistake.
Fang Xiaomei was convinced that she was not wrong and that others were. She turned her head away and ignored Fang Li, refusing to kneel down and admit her mistake. This action was seen by Director Li, who knew that Fang Xiaomei did not recognize her mistake. He snorted and turned to leave.
"This woman is really funny. As a relative of Comrade Fang, how could you not know her character? I don't think so. The steel plant is not a place for you to act recklessly. We don't need someone like Comrade Fang."
If you continue this fuss, I will immediately call the police. I've already given you enough face; don't throw away even that. You should know that what Comrade Fang did has a very serious impact on her personally. The factory has already protected your reputation; it's done more than enough.
After saying that, he ignored the two men and turned to walk into the steel mill.
Fang Li panicked. If she missed this opportunity, she didn't know when she would have another chance. She bit her lip and cursed Fang Xiaomei for being an idiot. Having no other choice, she had to bring up the old lady.
"Auntie, if Grandma finds out you lost your job, she'll be furious. You don't want Grandma to be angry, do you?"
Of course not!
Fang Xiaomei was most afraid of the old lady. If the old lady found out, there would be a huge uproar. She immediately softened her attitude: "Good niece, do you have any ideas?"
"Let's do this and then this again..."
Fang Xiaomei's eyes lit up after hearing this, but she was also a little worried: "Will this really work?"
"Trust me, as long as you follow my method, Director Li will definitely agree," Fang Li assured her.
Fang Xiaomei was relieved and prepared to go back with Fang Li to discuss it in more detail.
At this moment, workers came out one after another carrying lunch boxes. When they saw Fang Xiaomei standing at the door and Fang Li, who looked a bit like her, they guessed the relationship between the two.
"Oh, so this must be the niece you racked your brains to get into the propaganda department! She looks just like you. No wonder you dote on her so much, even at the cost of losing your own job."
The person who spoke didn't get along with Fang Xiaomei usually, and now that they finally had this opportunity, they naturally wanted to ridicule her.
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