Chapter 1424: Factory-Wide Announcement

At the Rolling Mill Workers' Hospital, Xiao Wanxia and Ji Kunming, her husband who was on leave at home, carried a net bag of nutritious items into the ward: "Xia Qiu, how is Qiu Shaofeng?"

Seeing her cousin and her cousin's husband had arrived, Xia Qiu said: "The doctor said he needs to be hospitalized for observation for a few days; he must receive IV fluids these days. Although his internal organs weren't injured, the external wounds are indeed severe."

Seeing his in-laws' side arrive, Qiu Shaofeng on the bed tried to sit up. Ji Kunming placed the items he was carrying on the bedside table and reached out to press him down: "Lie still properly; we are not outsiders."

Although his wife and Xia Qiu, this younger sister-in-law, were only cousins, ever since the second uncle recognized them, the two families had gotten along quite well.

Seeing Qiu Shaofeng beaten like this, he felt a surge of anger in his heart: "Did the families who did the beating come to visit?"

Qiu Shaofeng shook his head: "No."

Just as he was about to say something, the uplifting song on the broadcast stopped: "Dear worker friends, the following announcement will be made: Wang Great Ming, deputy team leader of the electrician team in our factory's Second Workshop, conspired with factory personnel..."

What happened yesterday after work, even though they found a secluded place, was still seen by someone. This public criticism instantly caused the factory to erupt: "Hey, so the bunch of bastards who beat people up yesterday were from the Second Workshop. No wonder my wife said they were wearing our factory uniforms; I scolded her and told her to stop tarnishing our factory's reputation. Looks like my ears will be in for a scolding when I get home at noon."

"This Wang Great Ming is too much of a rascal. Securing a transfer relies on one's capability and seizing opportunities, but these methods are far too low."

"Who would say otherwise? I know his younger brother-in-law; he spends all day causing trouble. Fortunately, we didn't let him into the factory."

"Now that you mention it, Qiu Shaofeng's transfer is actually a good thing. The electrician team differs from other trades; technical skills are only part of the requirement. At the very least, one must have strong safety awareness, flexible thinking, and, most importantly, a sense of responsibility. Wang Great Ming's younger brother-in-law, the only son born after five older sisters, is treated like the family's ancestor. Now grown up, besides eating, he has probably never contributed anything else to the family. If someone like him joins the factory, especially the electrician team, it would be nothing short of inviting disaster."

"Wang Great Ming is in a terrible spot now; not only has he lost his position as deputy team leader of the electrician team, but he probably won't have any chance for promotion in the future unless he makes a major contribution to the factory. Most importantly, he is now infamous; if he ever offends anyone down the line, they will surely bring this up."

"Those few who joined in the nonsense deserve it too. Just standing up for a brother without considering the consequences. Now look, they are banned from being evaluated as advanced workers for a year, their bonuses for three months will be deducted, and they face a factory-wide announcement; their families will also be unable to hold their heads high. Their brains must have been flooded."

For a moment, the whole factory was discussing this matter.

Fortunately, the broadcast only mentioned the punishment for these few people and did not mention the factory's work adjustment for Qiu Shaofeng; otherwise, the focus of the discussion would have changed.

Back in the hospital ward, a look of self-reproach flashed across Qiu Shaofeng's face: "It is also my fault for being too presumptuous. I thought since I already liked the electrician's work, I should accept the opportunity when it came. Who knew I would touch someone's interests, thus inviting disaster and causing Xia Qiu and everyone else to worry."

Xiao Wanxia smiled instead and lowered her voice: "Alright, don't say that. It is also your good fortune to have a capable younger sister-in-law. You can count this as gaining a blessing through misfortune."

Hearing these words, Xia Qiu and Qiu Shaofeng exchanged a glance, and Xia Qiu spoke first: "Sister, what do you mean by that?"