"I heard that this woman single-handedly facilitated cooperation between the supply and marketing cooperative and our food factory, driving the development of the entire village. Anyone here who has such courage and ability?"
The factory director's questioning made the atmosphere in the meeting room even more solemn.
"You are incompetent, yet you still have the nerve to laugh at others. Aren't you ashamed?"
As the factory director finished speaking, a heavy snort pierced the air. He announced on the spot the decision to demote Liu Zhao, sending him directly back to the ranks of ordinary workers. He could stay or leave as he pleased, because the thing that was least lacking in this factory was labor.
Punishment and reward always go hand in hand.
Manager Li not only received a generous bonus and high praise, but was also promised the possibility of promotion next year. Her joy was beyond words and her smile almost broke her face.
After the meeting, Deputy Director Liu tried to plead with the factory director, but instead of receiving any forgiveness, he was severely reprimanded. His fate of falling from deputy director to ordinary worker was thus sealed.
At this moment, Liu Zhao finally woke up from his dream and realized that his negligence had made Xu Qinghe and Manager Li the focus of everyone's attention.
The design drawings submitted by Xu Qinghe were highly praised by the factory director, who encouraged Manager Li to continue working with her and even promised to increase her royalties. This made Liu Zhao anxious like an ant on a hot pan. With no other options, he could only turn to Yuan Mei for help.
"Miss Wan, you must help me! I followed your instructions to crack down on Shao Shuangshuang, but who knew it would turn out like this? And Xu Qinghe, I guess she must have plagiarized someone else's idea, and they teamed up to deal with me. Miss Wan, you must help me keep my position as deputy director!"
How could he accept that the position he had finally obtained after years of hard work was wiped out because of these trivial matters?
Yuan Mei was confused at first, but once she understood the whole story, she was stunned. "You mean, Xu Qinghe planned all this right under your nose, and you were completely unaware, and your plan against Shao Shuangshuang was exposed?"
She hit the nail on the head, getting straight to the heart of the matter. Liu Zhao blushed, but he still argued, "Miss Wan, it's not that simple. They deliberately set me up!"
Yuan Mei laughed secretly in her heart. Not only did Liu Zhao fail to do his job well, but he also foolishly dragged himself into the water. He was really stupid.
Fortunately, Wang Song's progress was relatively smooth, and Xu Qinghe had been properly dealt with.
Xu Qinghe betrayed Yin Yunjie, and even though she was talented, she could not change the outcome of divorce.
Thinking of this, Yuan Mei's mood eased a little, but she was still merciless to Liu Zhao: "You incompetent person, you can't even handle such a small matter, and you still want me to help you? It's simply a foolish dream! Watch your mouth and don't call me again, otherwise I will make it impossible for you to move around the factory!"
After she finished speaking, she hung up the phone heavily.
Liu Zhao was completely confused. He had always followed Yuan Mei's instructions, so why did he have to bear all the consequences alone in the end?
Anger burned in his chest and his fists were clenched, but he didn't dare to act rashly, for fear of being kicked out of the factory.
He took a few deep breaths, trying to calm himself down, then slowly walked out of the office.
Just at this time, Shao Shuangshuang came to report on her work, and the two met unexpectedly in the corridor.
Shao Shuangshuang had been bullied by Liu Zhao for many days. When she heard the news of his demotion, she no longer felt any fear towards him. She walked forward with a smile on her face: "Deputy Liu... Oh, no, you're not deputy director now. Old Liu sounds more approachable! Old Liu, what a coincidence, we've cleared your position for you. From now on, we can operate the sewing machine together. If you need anything, just let me know. Colleagues should help each other."
There was a hint of teasing and complacency in her tone, as if she was mocking Liu Zhao's downfall.
Shao Shuangshuang's heart was like a blooming spring flower. All the hard work and running around during this period seemed to have turned into sweet fruits at this moment.
That day, she witnessed with her own eyes Xu Qinghe mercilessly slapping Liu Zhao in the face. In the days that followed, instead of seeking justice from Xu Qinghe, Liu Zhao vented all his resentment and dissatisfaction on her as a witness. This absurd behavior made Shao Shuangshuang feel both ridiculous and helpless.
Liu Zhao's heart was filled with frustration and unwillingness. When he saw Shao Shuangshuang's half-smile, as if she was watching a show, his irritation became even worse.
A sarcastic smile appeared on his lips, and his tone was filled with disdain: "What are you so proud of? Do you think I will be like you, curled up in that insignificant position for the rest of my life?"
In fact, Liu Zhao was not without support; otherwise, how could he have had the good fortune to meet such a great figure as Yuan Mei? He firmly believed that the current predicament was only temporary, and in the near future, he would regain his position.
Thinking of this, he glared at Shao Shuangshuang fiercely, then slammed shut the office door that symbolized his former glory. His unwillingness and anger disappeared at the end of the corridor along with his figure.
Shao Shuangshuang didn't care about it. She raised her chin slightly, with confidence flashing in her eyes, and walked with firm steps to report to her boss.
In this contest with Liu Zhao, she obviously has the upper hand.
At the same time, Xu Qinghe was unaware of all the changes happening in the outside world. She still appeared frequently in the black market, and the goods she brought were always sold out in an instant.
As expected, her unusual activity attracted the attention of certain forces.
The items Xu Qinghe sells are rare and precious, and are difficult for ordinary people to get. However, she is not only able to get these goods, but can also successfully trade them time and time again. This naturally arouses the interest of those who control the black market.
If such a lucrative channel cannot be used for one's own benefit, wouldn't it be a waste of resources?
Just as Xu Qinghe was about to leave quietly, several figures blocked her way.
At first, she thought that she was just like Qian Ming before, who was being envied because of her good business and was planning to find an opportunity to slip away. For her, it was not difficult to find a secluded corner and use her own secret means to leave, and it was more convenient to be alone.
However, the attitude of those people was beyond her expectations. They seemed exceptionally friendly: "Our boss wants to see you. Please come with us."
Although Xu Qinghe was confused, he tried to remain calm and asked, "Who is your boss?"
"Our boss is Mr. Chen Sanye, who manages this black market. He is very interested in your supply channels and is interested in cooperating with you."
Hearing this name, Xu Qinghe immediately had an idea in his mind.
In the original novel, Mr. Chen San is the mastermind behind underground transactions. He has a strong background and few people dare to provoke him easily.
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