Chapter 546

You should know that back then, what I made your father suffer included not only relearning

Hmph, this is what you call tit for tat. I thought to myself.

"Alright, do I still have other rights to choose?" Zhou Jie said helplessly.

"That's right, recognizing the current situation is more important than anything else, Zhao Jie. You must remember this name. Zhou Jie is dead. You are called Zhao Jie, you are my Zhao clan relative, you must address me as uncle."

You got into Qi He Kuang thanks to my connections, and you've been working there ever since.

Don't expose any trace of the past. Only then can you avoid this calamity, Zhao Jie. You say that's right? I deliberately shouted Zhao Jie.

Zhou Jie stared, no reaction.

I was so angry I punched Zhou Jie.

"I called you, why didn't you respond, Zhao Jie? From today on, you will be called Zhao Jie. Understand?"

Zhou Jie then answered in a daze.

"Your accent is wrong; as soon as you speak, it's the Sijiucheng accent."

Ding Li, find someone to practice his accent with him, change Zhao Jie's accent into a local one. Let him gain some weight, make his face bigger.

"After some time I'll see; if it still doesn't work, we'll have to find a plastic surgeon. Zhao Jie, you must change yourself. Understand?" I said.

"Okay, uncle. I will definitely change. I won't get plastic surgery, I'm not afraid of pain, I can gain weight." Zhao Jie then loudly shouted "uncle" at me.

"Kid, that's how we'll say it." I then stood up.

"Uncle, take your leave slowly." Zhao Jie said respectfully.

I smiled and walked out of the house.

After I came out, Xiao Feng had already gathered the mine's management personnel, letting me go to the meeting.

I then headed toward the mine's meeting room.

Upon arriving at the meeting room,

The first thing I saw was Mine Director Chen.

Mine Director Chen burst into tears as soon as he saw me.

"Chairman Zhao, I knew you would come back."

"When you had trouble, the mine fell into chaos,"

"Day after day of mismanagement ruined the perfectly good Qi He Kuang."

"Just now Accountant Xiao Feng notified me to hold a meeting; I had originally planned not to come, but Xiao Feng said you were coming to chair it, so I rushed over immediately."

"Chairman Zhao, tell us what we should do."

I smiled,

extended my hand and shook Mine Director Chen's hand.

"Mine Director Chen, Qi He Kuang can't function without you. Everything has been restored. Please sit, let's discuss the future situation."

I sat down together with Mine Director Chen.

After sitting down, Mine Director Chen took out a cigarette and proactively offered it to me.

"Chairman Zhao, the underground equipment has just been replaced; it only needs a quick inspection and then we can get to work."

"Like this, Mine Director Chen: tomorrow you take a crew down to inspect the equipment. If the inspection shows no problems, we can start production." I said.

"Really, that's great—our mine is back in production, and our kids won't have to go out to work." Mine Director Chen said excitedly.

"Yeah, Mine Director Chen, this past year we've been through too much; I never imagined so many things would happen. Now everything has settled, we've returned to normal, and underground production is still your responsibility."

"However you used to do it, just keep doing it that way—I trust you." I said, taking the cigarette from Mine Director Chen's hand.

"Chairman Zhao, our families all rely on the mine for a living. Tell me, what can a little living allowance cover now? The kids are all with their families."

"Just thinking about it makes one worried; as long as you have faith in yourself,"

"then I won't say anything else; there's no need to worry about underground affairs."

"I guarantee we'll resume production as soon as possible." Mine Director Chen said, patting his chest.

With Mine Director Chen's guarantee, what else can I say,

I can only express gratitude.

I then stood up and addressed the mine's mid-level leaders: "Good evening, everyone. I am Zhao Jianqiang, and I'm pleased to sit with you all for a meeting."

The purpose of this meeting is to restore production at the mine.

I won't say anything else; I'll leave the underground matters to Mine Director Chen.

We must produce as safely as possible, first ensuring everyone's safety.

As long as the equipment inspection finds no issues, we can start work at any time.

Here I guarantee to everyone that wages will be paid monthly and gradually improved.

Everything else is nonsense; talking about it is useless. Only by letting everyone earn money,

does becoming wealthy become the real business.

You all rely on the mine for a living,

and I do too.

Our thoughts are the same; since we think alike, let's roll up our sleeves and work hard.

After I finished speaking, everyone began to applaud enthusiastically.

I waved my hand to calm the applause.

I'm here to introduce to everyone our new person in charge—his name is Ding Li.

He has been following me; I have decided to entrust the management of Qi He Kuang to him.

He will represent me.

My future duty as director is to figure out how to sell the coal; otherwise, producing more won't be of any use if we can't realize its value.

"You guys say, right? Ding Li stood up to say a few words to everyone." I finished speaking and gestured to Ding Li.

Ding Li stood up at this time,

Ding Li was somewhat excited, his hands constantly rubbing together, not knowing what to say.

"Ding Li, don't get excited, just give everyone a brief self-introduction, then talk about how you'll lead everyone." I said after taking a drag of my cigarette.

"My name is Ding Li; I've always been hanging out with my brother Zhao. I used to be a street vendor, and I also love calligraphy. I don't know much about mining, I... I believe in everyone."

Let's get to work together.

"To earn more money for my wife. I, I have nothing left." Ding Li said haltingly.

No need to ask, this is Ding Li's first time speaking; people, after all, need training.

As long as Ding Li stays in a management position for a while, I believe he'll soon be able to speak fluently.

I led the applause for Ding Li.

Everyone followed with applause.

Ding Li's face turned red at this moment; Xiao Feng looked at Ding Li, her eyes expressing a different feeling.

Good, as long as we train Ding Li into talent, Xiao Feng's face will also shine; then their affair could possibly come to fruition.

What I hope most is that Xiao Feng finds a home.

Really, there's no going back between me and Xiao Feng.

Although Xiao Feng has shown her feelings several times, I have clearly rejected them.

Only Zhou Wei is in my heart.

The past between me and Xiao Feng will forever fade away with the wind,

We two can only be like this for our whole lives, helping each other, keeping each other in our hearts like family.

But I personally hope that Xiao Feng can find a man who loves her, and find a man she can entrust her life to.

And then have her own children,

Only such a life for Xiao Feng can be complete, and then I will have no worries.

I feel she and Ding Li are quite suited together.

Ding Li is still down-to-earth,

I believe Xiao Feng can handle him.

As long as they truly love each other, this is more important than anything.

I will properly train Ding Li, give them both a chance, and give them every opportunity.

Let them come to fruition.

Of course, this is what I think; I cannot say it out loud.

Xiao Feng is also a smart and beautiful woman,

If we speak too frankly, it might backfire; letting things take their natural course is best for them.

I said to Ding Li: "Ding Li, from now on the concrete management of Qi He Kuang is yours; personnel and financial authority are all yours, no need to report to me."

My main job now is to sell the coal from the mine.