Chapter 2311: Kneel Down Honestly

Room No. 3 was packed with people. Shi Guoqiang sat upright in the main seat, with a massive landscape painting behind him, adding an air of elegance to the entire room. Hu Dajun sat at his side, and the two were whispering to each other, occasionally letting out light chuckles.

Then there were Shao Yan, Zhang Qun, Dong Dashan, and others, each wearing smiles of varying depth. But if one looked closely, they would discover that hidden within this seemingly relaxed atmosphere was an indescribable sense of oppression, as every person's eyes held an unspeakable anxiety.

Liu Lijuan and Tong Gang were also among them, but they weren't interacting with those around them; they simply wore smiles, appearing to be listening, nodding and agreeing no matter what anyone said.

"Factory Director!"

A young man slipped inside and shouted, causing the previously noisy room to fall silent instantly. Everyone's gaze focused on him. This guy was named Gong Yu, Hu Dajun's secretary, a very steady young man. Why had he suddenly become so flustered?

"Zhou Andong and Dai Weimin are eating in the No. 4 room right next door."

The already oppressive atmosphere in the room suddenly became even more solemn; time seemed to freeze at this moment. Hu Dajun's eyes narrowed, then he looked at Shi Guoqiang, and the two exchanged a glance.

Liu Lijuan's expression changed, but she instantly returned to normal, picking up her teacup as if nothing had happened, lowering her head to take a shallow sip. Tong Gang's reaction, however, was very obvious; his body trembled slightly.

He suddenly realized that his decision to attend this dinner might have been a mistake. Regardless of whether he chose to throw his lot in with Jiao Liwei or stand directly with the Factory Director, once the Factory Director discovered he had attended Shi Guoqiang and Hu Dajun's dinner, it would likely be very difficult to regain the Factory Director's trust.

Meanwhile, the expressions of Office Director Tan Sheng, Party Committee Office Director Hong Tao, and Factory Office Director Zhang Hesheng were exceptionally ugly. The first two had planned to play along with Zhou Andong and Gu Bing, feigning surrender while waiting for an opportunity.

As for Zhang Hesheng, it went without saying; this guy was already under a suspended death sentence. Attending Shi Guoqiang and Hu Dajun's dinner at a time like this—he knew very well in his heart that if Zhou Andong saw him, he would likely execute him immediately.

Shi Guoqiang picked up the cigarette in front of him, lit it, and said with a chuckle: "Old Hu, look, this is truly a coincidence. Since Factory Director Zhou is eating here, let's go over and toast him in a while; it can be considered expressing our respect for him."

After hearing this, Hu Dajun also nodded with a smile: "That's right, although we have already left the Woolen Mill, our feelings for the Woolen Mill can never be severed. Since Factory Director Zhou is here, it is only right that we go and toast him."

The others also followed suit and laughed, but their smiles were very unnatural, forced onto their faces, looking even worse than crying.

Shi Guoqiang slowly scanned the crowd, the corners of his mouth lifting slightly, revealing a relaxed smile. His voice was neither high nor low, yet it carried a reassuring power, as if everything were under his control.

"I know what everyone is worried about, but there is no need for that. Guan Mingli isn't that stupid. If he really bit us all out, who else could save him?"

Shi Guoqiang adjusted his sitting posture slightly and continued: "This afternoon, I met with Fourth Brother Yin. In the next few days, Elder Yin will specifically set aside time to inspect the Woolen Mill."

Hearing this, everyone's spirits were instantly lifted. If Elder Yin went to inspect the Woolen Mill, wouldn't Zhou Andong have to kneel down honestly?

Liu Lijuan's brow furrowed slightly. If that old thing Yin Zongquan really entered the fray himself, could Zhou Andong hold out?

Zhang Hesheng's expression kept changing; he hadn't expected Elder Yin to enter the fray himself. If that were the case, he would have to think things over carefully.

Shi Guoqiang observed everyone's reactions, and seeing that they were very excited, he nodded with satisfaction, his tone carrying a playful meaning as he continued.

"Zhou Andong is currently conducting a retroactive audit of the Woolen Mill's finances, and he's checking back twenty years. This has already caused dissatisfaction among some old cadres. They have already united to go to the Woolen Mill to cause trouble on the day Elder Yin inspects."

Speaking of this, Shi Guoqiang took a leisurely puff of his cigarette, then let out another light chuckle: "At that time, Gu Bing and Zhou Andong will definitely rush over to handle it. And this is our opportunity!"

This guy's voice suddenly rose a few degrees, the smile on his face growing thicker, looking like he had victory in his grasp: "You all, take advantage of this opportunity, bring all the staff of your departments, and in front of Elder Yin, directly submit your resignation letters to Zhou Andong!"

Shi Guoqiang's words made everyone present gasp, and they immediately became excited. The old cadres' anger, the resignation of hundreds of people—it could completely prove that Zhou Andong had no ability to manage the Woolen Mill well, and Elder Yin could directly remove Zhou Andong as Factory Director.

"Do you all understand now!" The smile at the corners of Shi Guoqiang's mouth became even more obvious: "Because of him, Zhou Andong, these old cadres have become emotional. Because of Zhou Andong, hundreds of people are resigning at the same time; this is a mass incident."

"Elder Yin is on the scene; he can directly remove Zhou Andong as Factory Director. Because the facts have proven that Zhou Andong has no ability to manage such a large enterprise as the Woolen Mill."

"But he is still a shareholder!" Tong Gang suddenly said: "He will still be our trouble, especially regarding the Finance Department's audit; we can't stop that either."

Hu Dajun glanced at Tong Gang and snorted coldly: "He only has ten percent of the shares. As long as Director Shi and I regain control of the Woolen Mill, we can find any reason to terminate the audit. As for Zhou Andong, if he wants to be a director, let him be one; none of his decisions will be able to leave the office."

"Clap, clap, clap..."

The door to the room was knocked on lightly. Gong Yu, standing at the door, turned around and opened it, only to see two waiters walking in carrying dishes.

"Boss, the dishes are served!"

"Come, come, come, let's drink!" Hu Dajun greeted, personally opening a bottle of Wuliangye in front of him: "Zhou Andong won't be able to jump around for many more days; let's celebrate in advance!"

Because that old guy Yin Zongquan was going to enter the fray himself, everyone swept away their gloom, and the atmosphere became lively.

Just as the waiters finished serving the dishes, Tian Hongwei appeared at the door of Room No. 3. Hearing the voices inside, he felt they were somewhat familiar, so he took a special look, then froze, and quickly left, pushing open the door to the No. 4 room next door.

At this time, Zhou Andong was chatting with Principal Ma. Seeing Tian Hongwei arrive, he said with a smile: "So fast!"

"Factory Director!" Tian Hongwei closed the door gently: "Shi Guoqiang and Hu Dajun, along with quite a few leaders from the factory, are all eating in the No. 3 room next door." ===== CHAPTER 2312 =====