Chapter 18: then translation of chapter title

The power of rumors is always huge. Especially in a place like the cafeteria where people come and go, at lunchtime most people knew that He Yuzhu was missing an assistant.

At first nobody thought much, still thinking this supply team was just a trash collection camp, but in the afternoon Black Copper Head got a desk lamp, and everyone's thoughts immediately became active.

If we could get supplies, this would be a good position.

You could even get some oil on your hands from a piece of pork.

After work, Second Grandfather drank a little wine while eating fragrant fried eggs, the more he thought, the more he felt that this deputy team leader should be his.

"Old Liu looks quite happy today, he's received praise from the leader." Second Grandmother asked concernedly.

"Long hair, short sight, I want to be a leader." Second Grandfather gulped down the wine in his cup, "Zhuzi wants to find an assistant, requiring someone mature and steady, isn't that me?"

Second Grandmother hadn't said anything yet, but her two kids were extremely excited.

Finally able to be a leader's family member.

"Do you have confidence in this? A few days ago you were still filing a complaint." Second Grandmother felt uncertain, "Why not go talk to Old Yi, Zhuzi listens to him."

Second Grandfather put on his clothes and went out. He thought Second Grandmother didn't understand anything, it's hardly communicable. Now He Yuzhu and Yi Daye are on bad terms, going to Yi Daye would only have the opposite effect.

In Second Grandfather's view, this deputy team leader is already in his pocket; the only variable is Xu Damao this kid, after all he really knows how to flatter, and he also has connections with his wife Lou Xiaoe.

Strike first, strike strong; if you act later, this position will be gone.

The next morning, Second Grandfather put on a white shirt, stuck a broken steel pen in his pocket, and came to the Factory Director's office full of vigor.

"Factory Director, I'm here to report the projectionist Xu Damao of our factory; when he goes to the countryside to show movies, he often asks for local specialties, and he also has an unclear relationship with a widow."

Since we're filing a complaint, let's make the charges heavier.

I heard the higher-up say this before, that Xu Damao is a weasel who shows movies, but the Factory Director, who often goes to the front lines, knows that giving things happens often.

But actively demanding is different, moreover having an unclear relationship with a woman.

It's simply unforgivable!

"Old Liu's words can't be spoken nonsense, how do you know?" The Factory Director frowned and asked, "Such things should be secret."

Second Grandfather opened the bag he brought, pulled out five or six heads of garlic, and said Xu Damao always shows off whatever he gets in the Courtyard House.

This was sent to himself.

"Okay, I will handle this matter seriously." The Factory Director rubbed his head and had the secretary call Xu Damao over.

When Second Grandfather left, he deliberately went to the second floor and walked around; when he reached He Yuzhu's office, he deliberately walked loudly, afraid He Yuzhu wouldn't know he'd been there.

"Beautiful." He Yuzhu, while flipping through the newspaper, thought happily, "The bait I set finally caught that fat-headed fish Second Grandfather."

Xu Damao also heard the rumor, but he's the type who doesn't act unless he sees the rabbit; as long as he doesn't join this supply team, he has no intention to act.

If he joins, he'll definitely try to climb connections and strive to replace He Yuzhu.

When the Factory Director called him over, he was still a bit puzzled; only after hearing someone had denounced him did he realize it was a backstab, no need to think, this person must be Second Grandfather.

He's practically an idiot; if Second Grandfather were in front of him, Xu Damao could point at his nose and scold him for half an hour without repeating, they were still allies a few days ago.

Now he's denouncing himself over an illusory deputy team leader position.

From now on, stay away from them.

"Factory Director, this is completely slandering me; sometimes people give me things, but they're just worthless local products." Xu Damao defended, "As for what widow, I'm a proper city worker, would I fall for a country widow?"

The Factory Director nodded, saying that made some sense.

Liu Haizhong himself wasn't much either; in the Courtyard House he leaned on his age and sold old stuff, liked to do lowbrow things, and at the factory he loafed all day, not working earnestly.

If you're not benevolent, don't blame me for not being righteous.

Xu Damao also started exposing Second Grandfather's dirty secrets.

Hmm, these things need careful investigation; might take a few days to find out.

Xu Damao got anxious then; wait two days to investigate? Wait two days and Second Grandfather becomes deputy team leader—what then? He saw Second Grandfather's denunciation of him as a way to give He Yuzhu a token of allegiance.

Moreover, Liu Haizhong, grasping at shadows, together with Yi Zhonghai falsely accused Comrade He Yuzhu; this is what happened a few days ago, anyone in the logistics office knows.

The Factory Director glanced at Xu Damao and smiled; as soon as the rumor about the deputy team leader came out, he heard it, the observer sees clearly—this is just a simple 'two peaches kill three warriors'.

As for the person who reported to Deputy Factory Director Li, he had already figured it out; Xu Damao also couldn't escape responsibility here.

Thus he helped He Yuzhu vent this anger.

I will investigate this matter carefully; Xu Damao, go home first to reflect; Liu Haizhong, same as you, also go home to reflect; when you realize the mistake, you can come back.

After Xu Damao left, the Factory Director added to the secretary: 'Issue a factory-wide criticism notice.'

Second Grandfather, who was still in the workshop daydreaming, hearing this news, simply began to doubt life.

Fuming, he returned to the Courtyard House, just meeting Xu Damao at the doorway; he pointed at his nose and cursed: 'Xu Damao, you little bastard, you're a black-hearted rotten maggot, daring to tell the Factory Director a false complaint about me; when I become leader, I'll surely punish you severely.'

You're the shameless one, what damn 'grandfather', still wanting to be leader, go dream on." Xu Damao also not polite, "And you said I seduced a little widow; tell you this matter isn't over.

Grabbing Second Grandfather's collar, Xu Damao wanted to strike. But Second Grandfather's bulk wasn't for nothing; he shoved Xu Damao away, glaring at him.

The neighbors at the doorway hurried to separate them, persuading them back home with kind words.

Second Grandmother had already prepared food and drink at home; although there was no big fish or meat, she used up a week's worth of eggs, plus white flour steamed buns and bottled good liquor.

Looking at Second Grandfather's blackened face, you know he definitely didn't become leader.

What's this? Zhuzi doesn't keep his word, or he thinks you lack culture?

Shut up, hurry up and get out, all day babbling about what, saying who lacks culture? Your level isn't higher than mine.

Second Grandfather ate his meal at home, seething with anger; what a good opportunity wasted by that puppy Xu Damao.

Old Liu, I heard you and Xu Damao have gotten into a fight; at this time we need unity." Yi Daye, after work hearing this, hurried to Second Grandfather's house.

Wanting to give good advice.

After all, time waits for no one.