Chapter 2300: Crawling out of the deep pit

Zhou Andong revealed a faint smile. This time, his smile reached his eyes, like the warm sun in spring, warm and genial, instantly dispelling the oppressive atmosphere in the office.

The people who had previously been on edge, upon seeing Zhou Andong's smile, felt the tension in their hearts gradually dissipate like melting ice, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief in unison.

"Old Nian!"

Zhou Andong's voice revealed a kind of intimacy and concern. He then stood up slowly, came to Nian Shihua's side, the smile on his face becoming increasingly brilliant, and said with a laugh: "Work is certainly important, but the body is the capital of revolution. An experienced old comrade like you is a priceless treasure of our factory, so you must protect your body well."

Speaking to this point, Zhou Andong paused slightly, his gaze turning to Gu Bing sitting to the side, then continued: "Since the Secretary is also here, I think I'll give you a long vacation. First, go to the hospital for a comprehensive check-up. Regardless of the size of the problem, just rest at home with peace of mind for a period of time. By the way, take care of your grandchildren and enjoy the happiness of family life."

Hearing Zhou Andong's words, Nian Shihua's gaze fell slowly onto the thick stack of envelopes on the desk, then he secretly took a deep breath, and then exhaled slowly.

In fact, Nian Shihua did not trust Zhou Andong. From the way he treated Guan Mingli, it was already very clear; this guy acted decisively and ruthlessly, leaving not a shred of leeway.

Therefore, Nian Shihua was very desperate in his heart. He felt that even if he conceded this time, Zhou Andong might not necessarily let him off. However, things had reached this point, and he had no other choice.

If he didn't compromise today, he would become the second Guan Mingli, taken away from this office he was so familiar with and visited so often by the Supervision and Examination Office, and then he would truly have no chance of turning things around.

Therefore, he had to compromise today, because only by compromising could he win a buffer time for himself. After all, before Zhou Andong stood firm, he certainly wouldn't take action against him again, and during this period, he might be able to find some ways to cope.

However, when Zhou Andong said to rest at home properly, take care of his grandchildren, and enjoy the happiness of family life, the breath that had been held in his chest finally came out.

He certainly understood Zhou Andong's meaning: he was clearly telling him that since his health was poor, then honestly rest at home and don't interfere in the woolen mill's affairs, and this way I can guarantee you can enjoy family life with peace of mind.

At this very moment, Nian Shihua had thoroughly thought it through. Although there was still unwillingness in his heart, he also understood that things had reached this point, and no matter how much he struggled, it would be of no avail. Moreover, he had already realized that the woolen mill was a bottomless pit, and being able to crawl out at this time was a kind of luck; otherwise, he might very well be buried inside.

"Director Nian!" At this moment, Gu Bing spoke: "Go back now, write your sick leave application well, and then bring it to me."

"Okay!"

Nian Shihua stood up hurriedly and left the office as if fleeing. By this time, the news that Guan Mingli had been taken away by the Supervision and Examination Office had already spread throughout the factory department, and like a prairie fire, it was spreading across the entire factory at an astonishing speed.

Zhou Andong took a drag of his cigarette, slowly exhaled the smoke, and then cast his gaze toward Tang Yun: "Director Tang, do you have any problems with acting as the Union Director?"

"No problem!"

At this moment, Tang Yun's eyes were bright, and she answered very crisply. For such a question, even the time it took to sneeze would be a waste, and it would be irresponsible to her own life.

"Good!" Zhou Andong laughed: "Next, your task is very heavy. First, you must count the dilapidated housing situation in the school staff dormitory. This relates to everyone's living safety, and you cannot be careless in the slightest.

Also, you need to investigate and count the difficult families in the entire factory. How many people are in these difficult families, what members are in the family, and what kind of help they specifically need—all must be recorded in detail."

Zhou Andong walked to the desk, pressed the cigarette butt into the ashtray, and then continued: "Next, our work focus is to solve the problems of the school's teaching building and staff dormitory. At the same time, we must also help those difficult families and practically solve the difficulties in their lives."

Tang Yun slowly raised her arm, revealing the watch on her wrist, looked at the time, and said: "Factory Director, after I go back, I will immediately arrange manpower and start the investigation and statistics tomorrow."

Zhou Andong added: "After the investigation and statistics work is completed, you will take the lead in establishing a special difficult staff assistance office. Then open a special account, and I will have the Finance Department inject a sum of funds specifically used to help those staff members who encounter difficulties solve their problems."

Tang Yun, hearing this, couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement in her heart, and she hurriedly said: "Factory Director, don't worry, I will definitely go all out and handle this matter well!"

Zhou Andong nodded. Subsequently, his gaze turned to Chen Gong sitting to the side: "Director Chen!"

"Here!" Chen Gong stood up hurriedly: "Factory Director, what is the matter, please say."

Zhou Andong said with a smile: "The investigation and statistics workload is not small, so the factory department should also draw a few people to assist Director Tang. For the daily work of the factory department next, if there is anything, you can be directly responsible to me."

Chen Gong couldn't help but feel somewhat disappointed. Dou Jincheng and Tang Yun, these two deputy directors, had successively become acting directors, and removing the word 'acting' was only a matter of time. In reality, the two were directors.

Thinking of himself, also a deputy director, who was also specially called to the office by the Factory Director, this obviously meant that he would also be promoted. However, just as he was waiting for good things to happen with a heart full of joy and suppressed excitement, the final result was such an unexpected one.

However, he quickly adjusted his mindset. For the factory department's work next, he would be directly responsible to the Factory Director. This meant that no matter what happened, he no longer needed to ask for instructions from Zhang Hesheng, the director, but could report directly to the Factory Director. In this way, wasn't it equivalent to completely sidelining Zhang Hesheng and actually letting himself control the power of the factory department?

"Yes!" Chen Gong straightened his waist: "After I go back, I will draw manpower to go to the Union."

"Nothing else, you all go back." Zhou Andong waved his hand.

Zhang Hesheng was dumbfounded. He was waiting for Zhou Andong to deal with him, so why did he let him go back without saying anything?

Logically speaking, he was the factory department director, yet he had bared his teeth at the Factory Director; the one who should be dealt with most wasn't Guan Mingli, nor Nian Shihua, but he, Zhang Hesheng. But why did Zhou Andong let it go so lightly? What exactly did this little bastard want to do?

When this guy walked out of Zhou Andong's office, he couldn't help but glance at the stack of envelopes on the desk. He didn't believe that Zhou Andong would let him off so easily; there must be some bigger conspiracy waiting for him.

The more this guy thought, the more panicked he felt. When he returned to the office, he found that his clothes were soaked through with cold sweat. After sitting there and calming down for a long while, he finally remembered that he seemed to have been sidelined. ===== CHAPTER 2301 =====