Chapter 1246: Damao Gets His Wish

Red Star Rolling Mill

With an appointment notice on the bulletin board, Xu Damao gets the promotion he wished for.

Learning that Xu Damao has become the Deputy Section Chief of the Propaganda Section, Sha Zhuzhu, his mortal enemy, has eyes that are red with envy.

Liu Haizhong, who is working in the workshop, is even more red-faced with anger.

There is no news about his own matter, yet Xu Damao suddenly became a leader.

Recalling Xu Damao treating Cao Weiguo to drinks and dinner, Liu Haizhong feels he has been "played" by Cao Weiguo.

He thinks Cao Weiguo didn't help him put in a good word with the leader at all, which is why he has been slow to advance.

"Looking down on people! Money-grubbing thing!"

"Isn't it just because I didn't treat you to drinks!"

Liu Haizhong grips his hammer with resentment, wishing he could take it and find Cao Weiguo.

But after calming down slightly, he remembers his wife's words.

People are all profit-driven!

Who would help for nothing without benefits?

Grinding his teeth, Liu Haizhong puts down the hammer and walks out of the workshop with his big belly sticking out.

"Weiguo! Come to Uncle's house for a couple of drinks tonight!"

Liu Haizhong suppresses his anger and finds Cao Weiguo with a smile.

Cao Weiguo stands up: "Second Uncle! You're here for the Deputy Director matter, right! Sigh, it's my incompetence! I recommended you to the leader, but the leader already had a candidate, so I couldn't help you with this."

Liu Haizhong widens his eyes: "Already had a candidate? Who! Is it someone from our workshop?"

Cao Weiguo says truthfully: "It's Master Han from the first workshop. He passed the level-eight worker assessment and was also a model worker the year before last. The leader wants him to fill the vacancy for Deputy Director in your workshop."

Hearing it's Old Han from the first workshop, Liu Haizhong is instantly deflated.

If it were someone from their own workshop, he wouldn't be convinced by any of them.

But Old Han from the first workshop is a famous excellent employee.

Old seniority, good technology, many apprentices, and a model worker...

Although Liu Haizhong feels uncomfortable inside, he also has self-knowledge.

Let him compare with Old Han, he can't compare.

Liu Haizhong doesn't give up: "Weiguo! Uncle knows you are the favorite of the Factory Director. Can't you help Uncle? If Deputy Director doesn't work, arranging a group leader for me is fine too."

"Second Uncle, please sit."

Cao Weiguo invites Liu Haizhong to sit down, then closes the door casually, saying seriously: "Second Uncle! There is one thing I haven't told you! The reason you didn't become Deputy Director this time is not only because the factory leader had another candidate, but also because of you. You made a mistake."

Liu Haizhong asks in surprise: "I made a mistake? I have always worked diligently! What mistake could I have made?"

Cao Weiguo says in a low voice: "If a ruler is not secretive, he loses his ministers; if a minister is not secretive, he loses his life. Second Uncle, you tell me yourself, did you let the cat out of the bag in the courtyard and the factory, telling others you were going to be Deputy Director?"

Liu Haizhong's face turns red instantly, and sweat beads on his forehead from nervousness: "This! This! Just because of this?"

Cao Weiguo says as if it were true: "Sigh! Second Uncle! You thought this was a small matter? This is a very serious mistake! What is the situation now? You listen to the radio every day, don't you know? How many people in the whole factory are watching! I just recommended you to the factory leader, and before the matter was implemented, you told everyone. What would other workers think when they heard it? What would the leader think when they heard it? The leader also has to worry about the workers' emotions, and is also afraid of being tainted with the reputation of nepotism and back-door dealings. You tell me, once this happened, how could the leader dare to let you be Deputy Director?"

After hearing this, Liu Haizhong regrets it so much he slaps himself: "Hey! This stinking mouth of mine! I really should sew it shut! Weiguo! I really didn't know a few idle words would be so serious."

Cao Weiguo says with a full face of worry: "Second Uncle! You don't know! Because of your matter, I was even criticized. So, in the future, you must be steady in your actions and keep your mouth shut. As for the group leader matter, you should forget about it for now; the leader's impression of you is not good."

Liu Haizhong leaves full of worry, his back looking indescribably desolate.

Cao Weiguo's mix of truth and lies scares Liu Haizhong, greatly hitting his motivation to advance, thinking he has made the leader disgusted and has cut off his path to progress.

Without the hope of becoming a leader, Liu Haizhong feels the sky has turned gray...

Regretting it too late!

Walking to a place where no one is around, Liu Haizhong raises his hand and slaps himself twice.

Returning to the workshop in a daze, Liu Haizhong feels he has no spirit for anything.

He just muddled through until getting off work, and when he returned to the courtyard, he happened to see the smug Xu Damao.

At this time, the residents of the courtyard are all surrounding Xu Damao, happily congratulating him, as if they were happier than if they themselves had become cadres.

"Damao! Weiguo moved away, now you are the leader with the highest rank in our courtyard!"

"Deputy Section Chief! Damao, you are truly amazing!"

"I said long ago that Damao would definitely become a leader."

Facing the compliments of his neighbors, Xu Damao loses his composure: "Everyone, don't worry, I, Xu Damao, am a person who values affection and loyalty. In the future, if you encounter any difficulties and need help, just say the word. I, Xu Damao, will definitely help if I can."

"Damao is righteous!"

"Good enough!"

"Just for this sentence from Damao, Damao will definitely become a big leader in the future!"

The residents happily bootlick, and the Third Uncle, Yan Fugui, leans in with a smile: "Damao, look, you've become a Deputy Section Chief. For such a big happy event, shouldn't you set up a couple of tables so everyone can share the joy."

Xu Damao says with great wealth: "That's a must. I'll set up drinks in the courtyard on Sunday. Everyone come, let's have a good gathering and have some fun."

"Damao is generous!"

"Time to eat!" ===== CHAPTER 1248 =====