Chapter 2436: Scared Director Zhang

Zhou Andong took a cigarette from his pocket, lit it, then slowly raised his head and glanced at the sky. It was still gloomy, but compared to yesterday, the clouds had thinned out significantly, and there was no sign of rain at all.

"Damn!" Zhou Andong muttered and cursed: "Even if it doesn't rain, this house must collapse next Tuesday. I can't wait any longer, I don't have time to waste with them."

Just then, Gu Bing on the side suddenly reached out and snatched the cigarette from Zhou Andong's mouth with lightning speed, then quickly put it in his own mouth.

"Old Zhou, you are now the factory director of the Woolen Mill, a department-level cadre. Doing this is breaking the law!"

Gu Bing had the cigarette in his mouth, looking at Zhou Andong sideways, muttering indistinctly.

"You idiot!" Zhou Andong raised his hand and snatched the cigarette back from Gu Bing's mouth, walked up the steps, and said with great dissatisfaction: "Light your own cigarette, you really take advantage without end!"

"Eh?" Gu Bing pointed at Zhou Andong's back, chased after him quickly, and kept muttering: "You, stingy, isn't it just smoking one of your cigarettes, are you that stingy?"

Just as the two reached the corner between the first and second floors, Factory Office Director Zhang Hesheng was walking down from above. The two sides met unexpectedly and bumped into each other.

As soon as Zhang Hesheng saw Zhou Andong and Gu Bing, he was stunned. For a period of time, he had been avoiding Zhou Andong, arriving half an hour earlier than the normal work time in the morning, and standing in front of the window staring at Zhou Andong in the evening. As long as he didn't see Zhou Andong leave, he wouldn't get off work.

No, he still maintained this habit for a period of time today, arriving more than half an hour early at the factory. It's just that he just received a call from home, his mother suddenly fell, so he ran out during work hours, and his heart was still praying to all the gods and Buddhas, constantly chanting, it wouldn't be so coincidental to run into Zhou Andong.

I don't know if his heart wasn't sincere, or if he was holding Buddha's feet temporarily, or because he had done too many bad things, the gods and immortals didn't like him, so he bumped into Zhou Andong so coincidentally.

Zhang Hesheng reacted quickly, quickly moved to one side, stood tightly against the wall, and showed a flattering smile on his face, saying: "Factory Director, Secretary, you go first."

Since Zhou Andong left him aside, Zhang Hesheng had been uneasy and restless. But because of the "backbone" of Shi Guoqiang and Hu Dajun, he could barely stabilize.

But since Liu Lijuan stood on Zhou Andong's side, Zhang Hesheng's originally stable heart began to panic. Liu Lijuan is a deputy factory director, and also a deputy factory director with real power, which made the originally complex situation become slightly clearer. Even people who are not very smart can see some clues from it.

Therefore, those who could turn back began to reconsider their positions, while people like Shao Yan who went all the way to the dark had no way back, because even if they turned back, there was only a dead end.

And Zhang Hesheng, actually hadn't reached the desperate situation of no way back. But he is the factory office director, the factory director's big housekeeper, but on the first day the new factory director took office, he offended the factory director to death.

Actually, it's not that Zhang Hesheng didn't think about finding Zhou Andong to lower his head and admit his mistake, even kneeling and kowtowing would be fine. But he knew very well in his heart that with the strong style Zhou Andong showed, he simply wouldn't leave him any chance to turn back.

Therefore, during this period, he had been avoiding Zhou Andong. Because this guy thought that Zhou Andong was busy dealing with Shi Guoqiang and Hu Dajun and them, and must have forgotten him.

But Zhou Andong seeing himself would definitely remember the unpleasantness of that day and would likely conduct a liquidation on himself immediately. Therefore, he lived in fear every day, worried about bumping into Zhou Andong one day.

Moreover, he didn't even dare to ask for leave, because only by staying in the factory every day would his heart be slightly stable. If he stayed at home all day and knew nothing about the things in the factory, his heart would definitely be more uneasy.

Zhou Andong smiled, attitude humble, and greeted Zhang Hesheng: "Director Zhang, good morning!"

This greeting, the voice wasn't loud but clearly audible, full of politeness and respect. But hearing it in Zhang Hesheng's ears, his body trembled violently, as if struck by lightning, a look of panic appeared on his face, his legs couldn't help but soften, and he was about to kneel down.

Just then, Gu Bing also nodded to Zhang Hesheng with a smile: "Director Zhang, good morning!"

Gu Bing's "good morning" became the last straw that broke Zhang Hesheng, making the strength in Zhang Hesheng's body disappear rapidly, and with a "thump," he finally couldn't support it and knelt heavily on the steps.

"Oh!" Gu Bing had a look of surprise: "Director Zhang, it's not New Year or a festival, why did you suddenly kneel and kowtow to us? Even if it's New Year or a festival, the factory director and I are not your grandfather, we don't do this set."

Zhou Andong also hurriedly turned around, asking with full concern: "Director Zhang, what's wrong with you? Is your body uncomfortable? Do you want me to give you a few days off, and you go to the hospital for a checkup?"

As soon as Zhang Hesheng heard that he was going to be given a holiday, he didn't know where the strength came from, stood up all at once, and waved his hands repeatedly: "No, no, no, Factory Director, I'm fine, I just tripped accidentally, my body is fine, no need for a holiday."

"Are you really okay?" Zhou Andong was full of concern: "Director Zhang, health is the capital of revolution, if your body is uncomfortable, you must reflect it to the factory."

"Factory Director!" Zhang Hesheng patted his chest and guaranteed: "I'm really fine, no need to go to the hospital."

"Oh!" Zhou Andong nodded with a smile, raised his hand and patted Zhang Hesheng's shoulder lightly: "It's fine if you're okay, if something really happens to you, it's the factory's loss. Therefore, you must pay attention to your health and continue to serve the factory and the leaders well!"

Zhou Andong's attitude scared Zhang Hesheng, and a layer of fine sweat broke out on his forehead instantly. If Zhou Andong hit him or scolded him, he wouldn't be surprised. But he smiled at him, cared about him, which made him feel more fear than seeing black and white impermanence.

"Yes, yes, yes, I will definitely keep the Factory Director's teachings in mind, take care of my health, and continue to serve the factory and the leaders!"

Gu Bing had a gratified smile on his face, and also reached out and patted Zhang Hesheng's shoulder: "Not bad, Director Zhang, I am very optimistic about you!"

Zhang Hesheng only felt that the bones in his legs had been pulled out, soft and soft, if it weren't for leaning against the wall, he would have knelt down again: "Thank you, Secretary, I will definitely not live up to your and the Factory Director's expectations!"

Watching Zhou Andong and Gu Bing's figures disappear at the stairs, Zhang Hesheng sat on the steps, his legs shaking constantly. At the same time, he was cursing his wife in his heart, you called this phone a few minutes early, or a few minutes late, and you wouldn't have run into Zhou Andong.

After going up to the third floor, Gu Bing smiled suddenly: "Why don't you deal with Zhang Hesheng, why keep him?"

"What's the point of dealing with him?" Zhou Andong also smiled: "I just want to keep him, let him live in fear every day."

Thinking of Zhang Hesheng's appearance of being scared to kneel on the steps just now, Gu Bing laughed again: "I still like his unruly appearance before."

Zhou Andong looked at Gu Bing: "Are you going to my office for a cup of tea?"

"No!" Gu Bing said excitedly: "I have to go back to the office to see if there is money in the drawer."

After speaking, Gu Bing turned and walked toward his office, came to the office door, looked at the door lock, took out the key to open the door, walked in quickly, then closed the door gently, and then couldn't wait to come behind the desk and sat on the chair.

"You guys better not let me down." Gu Bing muttered and pulled out the drawer, then took the drawer down, and looked at the stacks of hundred-yuan bills piled up in the secret compartment below at a glance.

"Ha..."

Gu Bing laughed, then hurriedly covered his mouth, took the money out stack by stack, and placed it neatly on the table.

"Although I'm not short of money, I really haven't seen what 200,000 looks like when piled together."

Gu Bing muttered and stood up, walked around the desk several times, and then satisfiedly picked up the phone and dialed Tan Sheng's office.

"Director Tan, I am Gu Bing, come to my office."

"Okay!" Tan Sheng agreed hurriedly, waited for Gu Bing to hang up the phone first, and after the busy tone came from the receiver, he put down the phone and got up and left the office.

Gu Bing just lit a cigarette for himself, put his feet on the desk, and the office door was knocked.

"Come in!"

The office door made a slight "creak" sound and was slowly pushed open. Tan Sheng walked in. He saw the neat stacks of hundred-yuan bills piled on the desk at a glance. It was really too dazzling, which made him stunned for a moment, but immediately reacted and walked quickly to the desk.

"Secretary, what's the matter with you calling me here?"

Gu Bing raised his hand, held the cigarette in his hand, and pointed to the sofa opposite: "Sit down and talk."

Tan Sheng walked slowly to the sofa and sat down slowly, but his eyes never left the money piled on the desk. That big pile looked really shocking. It's just that he was very puzzled in his heart, why Gu Bing wanted to pile this money on the desk, what did he want to do?

Gu Bing took a deep puff of the cigarette, swaying his chair, and the chair legs made a slight "creak" sound.

"I plan to select ten outstanding teachers from the three schools affiliated with the factory, vocational school, middle school, and primary school, and reward each with 5,000 yuan. In addition, I want to select five teachers with special contributions from these three schools, whether they are in-service, retired, or re-employed, they are all within the scope of selection, and each will be rewarded with 10,000 yuan. And this 200,000 bonus is all donated by me personally."

Gu Bing put down his feet on the desk and said unhurriedly: "This matter will be handled by your Office, post the announcement later, and make sure all factory employees can see it."

Hearing Gu Bing's words, the four words "buy people's hearts" appeared in Tan Sheng's mind. Actually, just now when he came in, his gaze was attracted by the money piled on the desk.

Without thinking, he could also guess the source of these. It's just that he really couldn't understand why Gu Bing was so blatant about placing this money on the desk and what he wanted to do.

Now, Tan Sheng finally understood, it turned out that Gu Bing intended to use this money to buy people's hearts. Immediately after, the figures of Shao Yan and the others appeared in his mind again. If they knew that Gu Bing actually took their money to buy people's hearts and gain a good reputation, they would probably be so angry that they would vomit blood.

Looking at the changing expression on Tan Sheng's face, Gu Bing smiled: "After you go back, contact the three principals immediately and study a feasible plan. In addition, contact major media, whether it is Daily, Evening News, Youth Daily, or People's Daily, be sure to report this matter."

Tan Sheng stood up, suppressing the excitement in his heart, and tried hard to remain calm. The Secretary handed this matter to him to be responsible, which not only means that he can also earn a huge reputation in this matter, but more importantly, this shows that the Secretary has accepted him.

"Secretary, don't worry, I will definitely go all out and handle this matter properly." Tan Sheng's tone was very firm, but there was a concern in his heart: "If Factory Director Shao and the others know about this, I'm afraid they will doubt me and no longer trust me."

Gu Bing seemed to have expected it, and smiled slightly: "As long as you take the initiative to report to Shao Yan, he definitely won't doubt you."

Tan Sheng nodded repeatedly: "Right, right, right, as long as I take the initiative to report, they definitely won't doubt me."

"Go!" Gu Bing waved his hand with satisfaction, signaling Tan Sheng to execute the task.

However, just as Tan Sheng turned and prepared to leave, Gu Bing suddenly remembered another thing and hurriedly said: "Wait!" 【2436-

Tan Sheng stopped in his tracks upon hearing this, turned around quickly, and asked with a puzzled face: "Secretary, is there anything else you need?"

Gu Bing smiled and said: "I don't have a secretary yet; arrange one for me."

"Okay!" Tan Sheng's mood was like a vast, surging ocean, impossible to describe in words. His excitement was like a volcanic eruption, no longer suppressible.

Gu Bing had never asked for a secretary before, which was undoubtedly a sign of distrust toward them. However, now that he had entrusted him with selecting outstanding teachers, it proved he had accepted him. Now, asking him to arrange a secretary was a sign of absolute trust, treating him as one of his own!

Tan Sheng walked out of Gu Bing's office full of joy, his steps as light as if he were walking on clouds, and then went to Shao Yan's office to explain the situation.

"Factory Director, Gu Bing asked me to be in charge of this matter. What should I do?"

"Fool, actually donating 200,000 to reward those 'stinking old nines'—he really is the foolish son of a landlord." A mocking smile appeared on Shao Yan's face: "Just do as he says. He won't be jumping around for many more days anyway. Besides, if this matter is handled well, it will be good for you too."

Tan Sheng stood up and said hesitantly: "Should I go do it now?"

"Go ahead!" Shao Yan smiled slightly: "Keep him steady first, don't let him see anything."

Tan Sheng turned and left Shao Yan's office, a mocking smile appearing on his face. Shao Yan and the others had never taken Gu Bing, the Party Secretary, seriously, feeling that he had only reached a high position by clinging to Zhou Andong's thigh.

In fact, he had held the same view before. But today's events caused Tan Sheng's perception to undergo a earth-shattering change. He suddenly realized that this Secretary Gu was not as simple as he appeared on the surface; he was clearly hiding his light, and his level of cunning was definitely not below Zhou Andong's.

Take that 200,000, for example. If he were in Gu Bing's position, he would probably have pocketed the money without hesitation. After all, in this society overflowing with material desires, who would complain about having too much money?

Moreover, as a director and shareholder of the Yugong Group, under the so-called witness identification, as long as the "ill-gotten gains" weren't found in the office on the spot, who would dare say he took bribes?

Yet Gu Bing didn't do that; instead of putting the money in his own pocket, he used the money Shao Yan "gave" him to win people's hearts and exchange it for a good reputation. This kind of method and scheming is definitely not something an ordinary person could think of.