Chapter 2297: Everyone is Here

"Clap clap clap..."

The light and slow knocking on the door sounded again. Zhou Andong heard the sound and slowly withdrew his gaze. The atmosphere that had been permeating the air, making people feel oppressed, seemed to relax with his movements.

Zhang Hesheng secretly took a deep breath imperceptibly, calming the panic and uneasiness in his heart, and then a burst of anger rose in his chest, instantly burning to the top of his head.

If there were only him and Zhou Andong in the room, he could endure it. But the scene of himself being scared into a full head of sweat by a little cub was seen by his deputy Chen Gong and the three stinky old men, which made him lose face.

"Damn it, you ignorant little bastard, do you really think that after becoming the factory director, you can order me around and manipulate me at will? Let's wait and see, I will make you know clearly sooner or later whose world this Woolen Mill is."

"Come in!" Zhou Andong's voice broke the short silence.

As the office door was pushed open gently, Labor Union Deputy Director Tang Yun walked in. This woman first scanned the situation in the room quickly.

When her gaze touched Liu Bo, Ma Qingmin, and Yan Chen Minru, her eyes flashed slightly, and she already understood Zhou Andong's intention in calling her here in her heart.

As everyone knows, Zhou Andong has always attached great importance to education. Since he knew about the factory stopping the payment of wages to the school teaching staff, he would definitely try every means to solve it. It was absolutely impossible to do those immoral things that would make his son have no butt like Shi Yue Guoqiang and Hu Dajun.

Thinking of this, Tang Yun couldn't help but secretly rejoice, fortunately, the one she met this time was the reasonable Zhou Andong, otherwise things would be much more troublesome.

However, just to deal with the school teaching staff's salary, according to common sense, just call Reporter Guan Zhou Mingli from the Finance Department, why call her, the labor union deputy director, too?

Although Tang Yun had quite a lot of doubts in her heart, her movements were not slow at all. She walked to Gu Bing and Zhou Andong in a few steps, smiled and reached out her hand, and said in a neither humble nor arrogant tone.

"Secretary, Factory Director, I am Tang Yun, the deputy director of the factory labor union."

"Comrade Tang Yun, hello!" Gu Bing reached out to shake hands with Tang Yun first, and said with a smile: "Before I took office, I heard people mention that the deputy director of the labor union of our Woolen Mill not only has outstanding work ability, but also has excellent popularity in the factory, and is also a great beauty with outstanding appearance. Seeing it today, it is really true!"

Tang Yun heard this, pursed the corners of her mouth and smiled slightly: "Secretary, then I will take it as you are praising me."

Gu Bing laughed loudly: "What I said is a fact that everyone can see, not deliberately praising you."

Tang Yun really didn't expect Gu Bing to be so easy-going, and she was really surprised, and immediately she shook hands with Zhou Andong again.

"Factory Director, from the day I learned that you were about to serve as the factory director of the Woolen Mill, I have been looking forward to this day coming quickly day and night. Because I firmly believe that under the leadership of you and Secretary Gu, the Woolen Mill will definitely be able to successfully walk out of the difficulties it is currently facing, regain its former glory, and stand on the peak again!"

For the name Tang Yun, Zhou Andong had a very deep impression. Because the list of the Woolen Mill management layer that Old Man Jian gave him at the beginning included Tang Yun's name.

Moreover, the introduction to Tang Yun was very detailed. She was a martyr's family member, and her husband was a policeman. In the process of performing a mission, in order to protect his comrades-in-arms, her husband sacrificed heroically...

And the evaluation of Tang Yun on that list was also very high—outstanding work ability, strong Party spirit principles, and what is more rare is that she is upright and kind, open-minded and magnanimous. Although her husband had passed away for more than a decade, Tang Yun had always unswervingly taken on the heavy responsibility of taking care of her parents-in-law, without any complaints.

Therefore, Zhou Andong had a very deep impression of the name Tang Yun. He was planning to move against the labor union, and Tang Yun was the most ideal successor. However, considering the complex situation of the Woolen Mill and many potential problems, Zhou Andong naturally could not act rashly.

He still needed to spend a certain amount of time to investigate Tang Yun. After all, people's hearts are very difficult to measure, and Zhou Andong could not reserve trust in her based on the introduction on that list.

Zhou Andong shook hands with Tang Yun, nodded slightly, pointed to a chair beside him, and said concisely: "Sit!"

"Thank you!" Tang Yun said thank you, then carefully moved the chair slightly to the side, and sat in the position behind Zhou Andong.

"Clap clap clap..."

The office door was knocked again, and Zhou Andong shouted.

"Come in!"

As the office door opened, Reporter Guan Zhou Mingli entered first, followed by Nian Shihua, and finally Dou Jincheng.

As soon as the three entered, seeing so many people, especially seeing Liu Bo, Ma Qingmin, and Yan Chen Minru also there, they immediately had guesses in their hearts.

"Secretary, Factory Director!" Accompanied by enthusiastic shouts, Reporter Guan Zhou Mingli walked towards Zhou Andong and Gu Bing with enthusiasm, and at the same time stretched out both hands: "I am Reporter Guan Zhou Mingli from the Finance Department!"

"Chief Reporter Guan, hello!"

Gu Bing shook hands with Reporter Guan Zhou Mingli and didn't say too much, because he didn't look at Reporter Guan Zhou Mingli very pleasingly. This feeling was very wonderful, it was just hating this person from the bottom of his heart, without any reason.

"Secretary is good, Secretary is good!" Reporter Guan Zhou Mingli bent his waist slightly, a flattering smile hung on his face, and then turned to shake hands with Zhou Andong: "Factory Director, you don't know, you have always been my idol!

When the iced black tea was listed, I bought two boxes. Later, the very cola was launched in the market, not only the taste was good, but there was also a lottery activity. I didn't think about it at the time, and bought five boxes in one breath, just hoping to win a big prize. Unfortunately, my luck was really not very good, and I didn't get anything in the end..."

Zhou Andong shook hands with Reporter Guan Zhou Mingli, with a smile on his face, and his tone was also very gentle, opening his mouth to praise: "Chief Reporter Guan, you are a very remarkable talent.

For so many years, the Finance Department has not had any problems in your hands. It has to be said that the old secretary and the old factory director have a sharp eye, and they have also left me a treasure."

"Factory Director, you praise me so much, it really makes me ashamed." Reporter Guan Zhou Mingli's face full of flattering smiles trembled slightly, as if the smile had been deeply embedded in his face: "As the person in charge of the Finance Department, this does not mean that my personal ability is very strong, but because I know that the responsibility is heavy, and I dare not have even the slightest slack and negligence."

"Good!" Zhou Andong laughed and patted Reporter Guan Zhou Mingli on the shoulder, looking very satisfied with this guy: "With Chief Reporter Guan here, I can rest assured about the Finance Department."

Reporter Guan Zhou Mingli sneered in his heart, no matter how strong the business ability is, young is young, you think you can buy me with these few painless words, and let me sell my life for you? It's really too naive.

Zhou Andong turned his gaze to Nian Shihua standing on the side, smiled and reached out his right hand, and said enthusiastically: "Director Nian, to tell you the truth, my wife used to be the labor union director of the Jiangzhou Winery, so I am no stranger to the work of the labor union.

It can be said that the labor union is the mother's family of the employees, and you, the director, are the mother-in-law of the 40,000 employees in our factory. There are endless worries every day, and endless things to do, it is really hard work."

Facing Zhou Andong's praise, Nian Shihua looked very fearful and uneasy, hurriedly waved his hand and said: "Factory Director, your words make me very ashamed, no matter how hard the work is, it is my duty."

Zhou Andong nodded with a smile, and then shook hands with Dou Jincheng, but only nodded slightly, then turned and walked towards the large and luxurious desk, and sat on the comfortable large office chair.

The expression on Nian Shihua's face had not had much fluctuation, and no one knew what he was thinking in his heart.

And Dou Jincheng was very disappointed, couldn't help but smile bitterly

The factory director had said so much to Reporter Guan Zhou Mingli and Nian Shihua, but to him, he only nodded, too lazy to even open his mouth.

Yet at this moment, Tang Yun keenly sensed something unusual; she saw this woman's eyes move slowly, her gaze lingering briefly on Reporter Guan Zhou Mingli's face before shifting to Nian Shihua.

Among those present, except for Zhang Hesheng, Zhou Andong treated Reporter Guan Zhou Mingli and Nian Shihua, these two top leaders, with praise and compliments, his tone even as warm as spring, making people feel like they were bathed in a spring breeze.

But in stark contrast to this, toward them, these deputy directors and deputy division chiefs, Zhou Andong only politely shook hands and asked a simple greeting. Was he looking down on them, these deputies?

The answer was clearly negative. As such a successful businessman and a person of high intelligence, Zhou Andong's mind could absolutely not be this narrow, nor would his vision be this limited. But why would Zhou Andong make such a distinction?

Moreover, Zhou Andong had just taken office; wasn't this the time he needed to win people's hearts? So, his doing this was unreasonable; it was truly too abnormal.

Therefore, Tang Yun firmly believed that Zhou Andong's move must have a deeper meaning, and there must be some hidden purpose behind it. But what exactly Zhou Andong wanted to do, she racked her brains and couldn't guess.

However, relying on a woman's intuition, plus her many years of experience in the struggles of the Woolen Mill, she vaguely felt that today's seemingly ordinary office meeting was highly likely to involve earth-shattering events.

Thinking of this, Tang Yun's gaze once again scanned the room like a scanner. When her line of sight finally settled on Zhang Hesheng, a mocking smile flashed across her exquisite face, and then her gaze fell on Zhou Andong.

Zhou Andong picked up the cigarette on the desk, lit one, looked at everyone, and said with a smile: "Everyone, the appearance of Principal Liu, Principal Ma, and Principal Yan in my office—you should all know what it's for, right?"

Several people did not speak, just looked at Zhou Andong, waiting for him to continue.

"No matter how bitter, you cannot make the children suffer; no matter how poor, you cannot make education suffer. Everyone knows who said this, right?" Zhou Andong took a puff of his cigarette and continued: "Education is a century-long plan. As the saying goes, before the economy moves, education must come first. It relates to the rise and fall of the country and reflects the level of civilization in society."

Education is the foundation of a country, and children are the cornerstone of the country's future. Therefore, the country's development cannot be separated from education, and the root of education lies in teachers. Teachers are the primary resource of the education cause; they directly affect the quality and development of education.

But, our Woolen Mill can guarantee the basic wages of the forty thousand employees in the whole factory, yet we have no money to pay the expenses for more than two hundred teaching staff. This makes me feel very ridiculous, and also very angry.

It's just that, anger is anger. Regardless of who made the decision to suspend wage payments to the teaching staff before, I won't manage it, nor will I ask. However, since I am the factory director now, the teaching staff's wages must be paid."

Zhou Andong slowly extended his right hand, moved the ashtray in front of him, then flicked his fingers lightly, and the ash fell accurately into the ashtray. Afterward, he raised his head slightly and continued to speak.

"Not only that, we must ensure equal pay for equal work with the frontline employees. And, all previously owed wages must be made up in full, without missing a single cent!"

Speaking to this point, Zhou Andong wore a smile, turned his head to look at Reporter Guan Zhou Mingli, and asked in a very soft tone: "Division Chief Reporter Guan, there shouldn't be any problem with this, right?"

In an instant, everyone's gaze focused squarely on Reporter Guan Zhou Mingli.

Zhang Hesheng narrowed his eyes slightly; his originally slender eyes now appeared even narrower, and a trace of an imperceptible, sinister light was hidden in his eyes, carrying a very strong warning meaning.

In contrast, when Nian Shihua looked at Reporter Guan Zhou Mingli, there was no expression on his face; that face was as calm as a pool of stagnant water, making it hard to guess his true inner thoughts. One had to admit, this old guy's hidden depths were truly very deep.

As for Tang Yun, a faint, elusive smile always hung on the corner of her mouth. By now, she had understood the true purpose behind Zhou Andong's move. That was to use this matter to force Reporter Guan Zhou Mingli to take a stand. It seemed that there would indeed be a good show to watch today.

However, Tang Yun could say with great certainty that Reporter Guan Zhou Mingli would absolutely not lean toward Zhou Andong. She just didn't know if Zhou Andong also realized this point.

Once Reporter Guan Zhou Mingli refused on the spot, Zhou Andong would likely fall into an extremely awkward situation where he couldn't step down.

Reporter Guan Zhou Mingli frowned tightly, his face showing a difficult expression: "Factory Director, it's not that I don't want to pay the teaching staff, but the factory's funds are really very tight, and we can't take it out. Not to mention, if we were to make up all the previous wages..."

As he spoke, this guy paused for a moment: "Of course, if you, Factory Director, have a way to get money, then there is certainly no problem."

Zhou Andong smiled: "Is the factory really lacking just this money for the wages of the two hundred-plus teaching staff?"

"Really!" Reporter Guan Zhou Mingli swore and vowed: "There's really no money. Before, the old Party Secretary and the old Factory Director held meetings to study this more than once; even the frontline employees' wages were going to be paid at half rate."

The expression on this guy's face was very serious, but in his heart, he was laughing very triumphantly. You damn bastard want to use this matter to win people's hearts? I just won't let you have your way.

Damn it, you Zhou Andong, aren't you very arrogant? I am going to slap your face today and make you unable to step down.

A smile appeared on the corner of Zhang Hesheng's mouth; the mocking look he gave Zhou Andong could not be hidden no matter how he tried.

If it were someone else, they would really be at their wit's end facing Reporter Guan Zhou Mingli. Regardless of how you deal with this guy later, but now he is slapping your face in front of so many people, making you unable to step down—the face is completely lost, and the prestige is gone too.

But who is Zhou Andong? He specializes in curing all kinds of defiance. He picked up the phone and dialed a string of internal numbers; soon, Tian Dai Hongwei's voice came through the receiver.

"Hello, I am Tian Dai Hongwei from the Sales Department!"

"I am Zhou Andong!" Zhou Andong puffed on his cigarette leisurely: "Bring two people to my office."

"Alright!" Tian Dai Hongwei hung up the phone immediately, without any nonsense.

After Zhou Andong put down the phone, he didn't speak again, but leaned back in the large, comfortable executive chair and smoked, looking very relaxed.

Seeing this in Reporter Guan Zhou Mingli's eyes suddenly made him feel very uneasy; he kept comforting himself in his heart: It's fine, Zhou Andong is just bluffing, he can't do anything to me.

Time passed in a strange atmosphere; after about ten minutes or so, the office door was knocked on.

Zhou Andong shouted: "Come in!"

Tian Dai Hongwei pushed the door open and entered; behind him followed two people, who were Chen Dahai and Chu Junfeng.

He didn't know what Zhou Andong wanted him for, but having him bring two people, he guessed that something might have happened, so he brought Chen Dahai and Chu Junfeng over.

Zhou Andong didn't talk nonsense; he took several envelopes out of the drawer and threw them on the table: "I have received whistleblower letters reporting that Reporter Guan Zhou Mingli, Division Chief of the Finance Department, has been taking bribes and using public funds for lavish wining and dining.

Now, I announce the removal of Reporter Guan Zhou Mingli from his administrative position, to be handed over to the Supervision and Examination Office for investigation. If he is wronged, his position will naturally be restored; if it is true, it will be reported to the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection."

Hearing Zhou Andong's words, everyone's eyes widened; some had faces of disbelief, while others had eyes filled with fear. Can you play like this, damn it?