Chapter 354: The Incident is Fermenting

"What happened?" Qiangzi and the others reacted exactly the same way as the old men.

Gulp, gulp. Xiang Hui raised his bottle and took two more drinks: "This morning, some big leaders from the province came to the factory for an inspection. Because our factory director said two sentences, that big leader wasn't happy, so he removed him from his post and even took him away for investigation."

"What?" Houzi looked at Xiang Hui, dumbfounded, "Just because your Factory Director Zhou said two sentences, that big leader didn't like hearing them, so he not only removed him from his post but also took him away for investigation?"

"That's right!" Xiang Hui said: "That big leader is named Feng Xingping. He has a sharp mouth and monkey cheeks; you can tell at a glance he's no good."

Qiangzi said: "Your factory director is truly wronged."

Xiang Hui said bitterly: "Damn it, our factory director is gone. If they replace him with another one, who knows what it will be like."

"Sigh!" Houzi sighed, "Do you know that people in our factory envy you winery employees? You've only had a few good days, how could something like this happen?"

"Damn it, I'm going to write a letter to report that Feng Xingping." Xiang Hui gulped down another mouthful of alcohol, "I heard from our Finance Department section chief that Feng Xingping came here intentionally to find fault. Even if our factory director hadn't offended him, he would have found a reason to remove him from his post so he could arrange for his own people to be the director..."

The same scene, with almost identical words, was being played out all over Jiangzhou.

And the name Feng Xingping, along with the news that Zhou Andong had been retaliated against, removed from his post, and taken away for investigation, swept through Jiangzhou City like a whirlwind.

The drivers waiting to load goods also called back one after another to report to their bosses or leaders. Because Zhou Andong had been removed and the winery had a new director, they had to be mentally prepared for whether there would be adjustments to policies or changes to ex-factory and sales prices.

An Jing was tidying up a table when she suddenly heard two young men chatting nearby.

"Have you heard? Zhou Andong has been removed from his post!"

An Jing's body suddenly stiffened. She immediately reacted, turned around, and asked urgently: "The Zhou Andong you're talking about, is he the director of Jiangzhou Winery?" "That's right!" a young man said eagerly: "My cousin is an employee at Jiangzhou Winery. I just came back from his place, and he told me. It absolutely can't be fake."

"Rumble!"

The clouds that had been oppressive all day finally released their energy at this moment. Lightning tore through the entire sky, followed immediately by thunder that shook the window glass with a clatter.

An Jing threw down the rag and turned to run outside. Only when she reached the door did she remember to turn back and shout: "Xiao Qin!"

Zhou Anqin looked up, saw An Jing waving at the door, and ran over hurriedly: "Sister Jing, what's the matter?"

"Don't ask!" An Jing pulled Zhou Anqin, "Come home with me."

The two of them went out and got into the car. Zhou Anqin asked: "Sister Jing, what's wrong?"

An Jing started the car, backed it out, and then stepped on the gas: "We'll talk when we get home!"

Gu Bing was sitting in the office smoking. Liu Qingjun was sitting on the sofa, his brows tightly furrowed. The cigarette in his hand had burned halfway, but he hadn't taken a single puff.

"Old Liu, what are you thinking about?" Gu Bing put his feet on the desk, "You look so worried."

Liu Qingjun came back to his senses: "I'm thinking about the factory director. I have a feeling that Feng Xingping and the others won't let this go easily."

"If they can find even a single problem, I'll consider them impressive." Gu Bing sneered, "Tomorrow, Feng Xingping should start worrying about himself."

"Rumble!"

After the lightning, thunder followed. Outside, the clouds were getting thicker, and inside, it was getting darker.

"Bang!" The door was suddenly pushed open. An Jing and Zhou Anqin burst in, and then the lights came on.

Seeing that An Jing and Zhou Anqin had returned, Gu Bing smiled: "The news spreads quite fast. You all heard the news and came back."

An Jing was stunned. Seeing Gu Bing's relaxed expression, her tense mood also relaxed.

"What exactly happened?"

Gu Bing explained the whole thing in detail: "Don't worry, nothing will happen."

Only then did Zhou Anqin know that her big brother had been removed from his post and taken away for investigation. Her little face turned pale with fright: "Is... is it really okay?"

An Jing hugged Zhou Anqin's shoulders: "You have to trust your brother. He'll definitely be fine."

Zhou Anqin was very worried, but she still nodded.

Gu Bing also comforted her: "Do I need to tell you how cunning your brother is? If he can't even get past this little thing, would he still be Zhou Andong?"

Zhou Anqin nodded silently, but there was still a look of worry on her face.

An Jing sighed. She knew there was no way to persuade her: "Let's go, let's go home. I won't go to the shop tonight either."

"Rumble!"

After the thunder, bean-sized raindrops fell with a pitter-patter. In a moment, puddles appeared on the ground.

"Damn!" An Jing gave a bitter smile, "Now we can't even go back if we want to. Let's stay here for a while and leave when the rain gets lighter."

This heavy rain lasted for more than three hours. The dark clouds outside tore open a slit, and a ray of light shone down, instantly reviving all things.

Gradually, the dark clouds began to dissipate, the sunset ignited half the sky, and a gorgeous rainbow hung high in the sky.

"Sister Jing, look, a rainbow!" Seeing the rainbow, Zhou Anqin felt much better.

Gu Bing, with a cigarette in his mouth, said with a smile: "Seeing a rainbow when you go out is a good omen."

After a whole afternoon of fermentation, the news of Zhou Andong's removal reached Tanghezi.

"Oh my!" Zhao Guifen pushed open the courtyard gate excitedly. As soon as she entered the courtyard, she shouted in a shrill voice, very afraid that the west courtyard wouldn't hear.

"Old man, the director of our Jiangzhou Winery has been arrested. I heard it's for corruption and bribery, and he's going to be shot."

Zhou Xiaoxin, Yuan Liying, and the little girl were eating. Hearing Zhao Guifen's intentional shouting, their expressions changed.

"Clatter!" The chopsticks in Yuan Liying's hand fell to the ground, and her face turned pale, "No, Dongzi wouldn't do such a thing, he definitely wouldn't."

"Zhao Guifen!" Suddenly, Zhou Anbei's angry voice came from the courtyard, "You old witch, you only know how to spread rumors. My brother was retaliated against by that Feng Xingping. Everyone in the village knows it, and you actually spread rumors that my brother is corrupt and taking bribes. Do you believe I'll call the police to arrest you?"

Zhao Guifen sneered, "The news I heard is that Zhou Andong was arrested for corruption and bribery."

Zhou Anbei couldn't be bothered to deal with Zhao Guifen anymore. He entered the house and said: "Dad, Mom, don't listen to Zhao Guifen's nonsense. I heard that big brother offended a big leader named Feng Xingping and was retaliated against, which is why he was removed from his post. He'll be fine."

The old man was sitting on the kang, smoking, his eyes filled with cold, murderous intent.

The old lady sat to one side, wiping her tears, and choked with sobs: "Why is my life so bitter? Both grandsons have had things happen to them. How am I supposed to live?"

"Can they be the same? Zhou Anbin deserves his crime, but Dongzi was retaliated against." The old man said casually, then got off the kang, put on his shoes, and walked out, "Feng Xingping, I want to see what kind of person you are, to actually bully my grandson." ===== CHAPTER 355 =====