Chapter 571: Ding Li's Handling

Ding Li looked at me,

I signaled Ding Li to say a few words.

Ding Li stepped forward,

and walked up to Shi Yong,

"Brother Shi Yong, could you listen to me for a moment?"

"Ding Li, speak, I've decided to take the Security Section Chief role." Shi Yong continued shouting.

"Brother Shi Yong, someone of your standing shouldn't be Security Section Chief. Look at these people—they're all young; you could even be their father now."

"Brother Shi Yong, you came to this Qi He Mine just to put a gold plaque on Ding Li's face."

I've already appointed someone else to the Security Section Chief position,

"can we change the position?" Ding Li urged Shi Yong.

"No, I will be the Security Section Chief; I can't do anything else. This is my favorite role," Shi Yong said, giving Ding Li no respect.

Ding Li looked at me, hoping I could step forward and say a few words to calm Shi Yong.

But I said nothing, took out a cigarette and started smoking.

Today I want to see how Ding Li handles this.

A competent manager must deal with situations like this.

Ding Li's persuasion of Shi Yong was ineffective; explanations and dithering were useless.

Sweat broke out on Ding Li's forehead at this moment.

I pushed the tough issue onto Ding Li; Shi Yong knows him best, so what about his good buddy?

I recalled back then, when I took my brother‑in‑law Wang Changguang to Niushiling for a contract, Wang Changguang refused to work and caused trouble.

There was no other way; I had to cut Wang Changguang down. Wang Changguang is my brother‑in‑law, but I showed him no leniency; others, seeing that, also behaved honestly.

Sometimes a manager must act against those closest to them to establish authority.

"Shi Yong, I've already given you face; Zhao Ge handed this mine to me to manage. So I have the final say in the mine.

The Security Section Chief position, I've already filled.

No matter how good our relationship is, I can't act recklessly.

You cannot be the Security Section Chief.

I, Ding Li, disagree. Today, I'll make it clear.

We are good friends, but you can't use that friendship to make unreasonable demands.

"If I propose you for Security Section Chief, I would have authority to speak in this mine," Ding Li snapped directly at Shi Yong.

Shi Yong didn't expect Ding Li to say that,

Shi Yong also got angry,

"Well done, Ding Li, you've gotten bold, right? Back then you were just a street vendor in Zaocheng Lao Cheng Qu; I, Shi Yong, took you under my wing, you followed my brother and that's why you're where you are today.

Otherwise, you'd still be hawking a stall.

If I give you the Mine Director title, you won't recognize me, Shi Yong.

Fine, I've truly seen something rare.

Ding Li, don't take this Mine Director role either.

If you turn hostile, then we'll both turn hostile," Shi Yong said, then walked angrily up to me.

"Brother, remove Ding Li."

I smoked while watching Shi Yong, saying nothing.

Ding Li also stepped up to me,

"Zhao Ge, if you trust me, I'll become the Mine Director of the Qi He Mine; if you don't trust me, dismiss me now. But if you let me be Mine Director, I'll have authority.

Shi Yong, don't even think about being Security Section Chief at the Qi He Mine.

If you let him be Security Section Chief, I'll resign."

I was just about to say something,

Xiao Feng rushed in from the office building, breathless,

"What's going on, Ding Li, why are you arguing with Shi Yong?"

Ding Li recounted what had just happened.

Xiao Feng looked at Shi Yong, then at me,

and anxiously said, "Jianqiang, what should we do? Shi Yong and Ding Li are both our people; what's the point of their fight? Speak quickly, stop smoking, how should we handle this?"

Ding Li wants to resign.

"Shi Yong, why do you want to be Security Section Chief? Seriously."

I watched Xiao Feng's anxious expression, just smiled, and took another drag of my cigarette,

Then I said to Ding Li, "Ding Li, you've been with me for over a year. The one thing I want to tell you is that compassion doesn't command troops; softness makes it hard to run a factory."

I handed the Qi He Mine over to you because I trust you.

Handle this matter.

Whatever way you handle it, I will support you.

I will give Ding Li confidence and support, so he can establish authority in the Qi He Mine.

Shi Yong is easy to placate; a few words from me can soothe him.

With my confidence backing him, Ding Li gained even more strength.

He shouted at Shi Yong, "Shi Yong, let me reiterate: you're welcome to come here to have fun, but if you come to cause trouble, don't blame me for being rude."

Friends are still friends,

Some things can't be done recklessly.

You want to be Security Section Chief, and think you can be one? What kind of person are you treating Ding Li as?

Security Section, assemble and obey my command; anyone who dares to come to the mine looking for trouble will be driven away from the mine.

As soon as Ding Li finished speaking, the members of the Security Section immediately gathered.

Ding Li's newly promoted Security Section Chief is a man in his twenties, and he even charges at the front.

They all glared at Shi Yong.

Shi Yong was stunned by the scene.

He didn't expect me to say that, and I didn't support him.

Ding Li, leading so many members of the Security Section, also glared at him.

He was alone, and he felt a little scared.

"Brother, what's going on? Speak up, Ding Li has turned his back and doesn't recognize anyone. He's a traitor."

"Brother, Ding Li must be dealt with; we can't let him keep acting like this."

Xiao Feng also said from the side: "Enough, Ding Li, we're all friends; don't make things too tense."

Unexpectedly, Ding Li roared even louder: "Today no one can persuade me; in Qi He Kuang I must have the final say."

Otherwise, what's the point of me being the Mine Director?

Sister Xiao Feng, don't interfere. If anything goes wrong, I'll take responsibility.

I'm a man; what am I afraid of? Shi Yong, speak now—between us, is it a duel or a brawl?

If you beat me, I'll leave Qi He Kuang immediately.

I've beaten you; never bring up the Security Section Chief again.

After Ding Li finished speaking, he also ripped off his jacket, revealing his muscular body.

This is how a man should look; when it's time to act, he must act.

At this moment, Shi Yong didn't know what to do,

In the past, Shi Yong would also have ripped off his clothes. But today, I don't support him, and Ding Li's side has many people.

Shi Yong had no confidence.

He looked at me without speaking.

I smiled,

What I want is exactly this side of Ding Li, bravely showing a man's strength.

At this moment, Xiao Feng's gaze at Ding Li was different.

Then I said: "Enough, Ding Li, put your clothes back on. Everyone, disperse."

Qi He Kuang is now in your hands; I can rest easy.

Seems you're very unfeeling,

That's right,

A qualified manager cannot be sentimental.

If you become sentimental, what about the big guys who work with you?

What will they think?

Ding Li, not afraid of trouble, dares to duel Shi Yong.

Such a thing, only you would dare to do. In truth, you can't beat Shi Yong; I'm speaking honestly.

But you can't stop challenging just because you can't win.

You use your courage to frighten Shi Yong so that he doesn't dare to make a move.

Very good,

A man should be like this, daring to draw his sword. Alright, everyone disperse; from now on, you all obey Mine Director Ding Li. Otherwise, he'll truly play with you.

The crowd quickly dispersed.

Only I, Shi Yong, Ding Li, and Xiao Feng remained.

Xiao Feng looked at Ding Li and said, "I didn't expect you, Ding Li, to be so overbearing."

"Xiao Feng, Ding Li has many excellent qualities; you need to discover them slowly," I said with a smile.

Xiao Feng's face turned red.

At this moment, Shi Yong became agitated.

Shi Yong grabbed the freshly put‑on clothing of Ding Li with one hand,

"Ding Li, you damn it, aren't you the one who wanted a duel? I'm gonna play with you."