Chapter 1329

Han Jun left quickly with a forced smile, feeling a lingering fear in his heart, and secretly resolved not to associate with Yi Zhonghai anymore.

Master?

He isn't even my biological father!

He had followed Yi Zhonghai to learn the craft for half a year, yet he hadn't even passed the assessment for a Grade 1 worker.

If it weren't for the old squad leader helping him transfer to the Security Section, he would probably still be an apprentice under Yi Zhonghai, and at best, just a Grade 1 or Grade 2 worker.

Yi Zhonghai is a Grade 8 fitter and a veteran in the factory, having taught many apprentices, but he likes to keep a trick up his sleeve in everything he does, and it's the same with teaching apprentices; to this day, his highest-ranking apprentice is only a Grade 4 worker, and most of the rest are Grade 2 or 3, with very few worth showing off.

Compared to Liu Haizhong, although he is a Grade 7 blacksmith, the apprentices he has taught are incredible; many have become Grade 6 or Grade 5 workers, and one apprentice even went to university with his financial support and is now in the senior management of a branch factory.

It must be said that Liu Haizhong, despite being obsessed with officialdom, is still much more "genuine" in his conduct than Yi Zhonghai.

As Han Jun walked out of the Security Section, Yi Zhonghai hurried over: "Little Han! How is Zhuzi doing now? When can he be released?"

Last night, Yi Zhonghai was so angry he fainted, and after returning to his room, he lay on the bed playing dead, not wanting to go out and be mocked and ridiculed, especially with Cao Weiguo present; he didn't even have a chance to speak, and staying there was just humiliating and frustrating.

It was just unexpected that Cao Weiguo would be so ruthless as to actually send Shazhu to the Security Section.

As for Shazhu entering the Security Section, he wasn't too worried.

After all, it wasn't Shazhu's first time inside; he just considered it revisiting an old haunt.

Besides, Shazhu is already a general laborer, earning the lowest wage; could there be any room for it to drop further?

Fired?

Shazhu didn't actually strike anyone, nor did he injure anyone, so it doesn't count as a major offense; even with power in his hands, Cao Weiguo cannot just fire an employee at will.

What is an iron rice bowl?

Do you think it's a joke!

Yi Zhonghai wasn't in a hurry, but someone else was.

With her precious grandson locked in the Security Section, the Deaf Old Lady was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan.

She ran into the room, grabbed Yi Zhonghai, and wouldn't let go, urging him to get the person out while shedding tears.

Unable to withstand the Deaf Old Lady's entreaties, he could only swallow his pride and ask people to inquire.

"Master Yi, I asked around, but Shazhu's problem is somewhat serious, and the leadership has issued a gag order, so no one is allowed to spread it; therefore, I asked for a long time but didn't find out anything useful. I think you should ask someone else; I still have work to do, so I won't talk to you anymore." Han Jun said a few words and left in a hurry, not giving Yi Zhonghai any chance to speak.

Watching Han Jun's fleeing figure, Yi Zhonghai slapped his thigh in anger: "Hey! This ungrateful wretch! How could I have ever taken such a wolf-hearted person as an apprentice."

With no hope in Han Jun, Yi Zhonghai felt restless, and after thinking about it, he went to find Factory Director Yang, who was sweeping the floor.

"Director, Zhuzi has been grabbed into the Security Section; can you help him out?"

Factory Director Yang's movements paused, and he straightened his back, smiling bitterly: "Master Yi, don't call me Director anymore; I am no longer the Director. What mistake did Zhuzi make, and why did he enter the Security Section again?"

Yi Zhonghai said indignantly: "Zhuzi made no mistake; it was Cao Weiguo's deliberate retaliation. Yesterday, a dispute occurred between two families in our courtyard, and the two families even started fighting. Zhuzi stood up to speak out for justice, but Cao Weiguo arrived, took advantage of the situation to pin a charge on Zhuzi, and dragged him into the Security Section."

Factory Director Yang is not a resident of the Sihe Academy, so he was half-believing regarding Yi Zhonghai's words.

Even if Cao Weiguo was retaliating, he couldn't just grab people for no reason.

Yi Zhonghai said Shazhu made no mistake, but he didn't believe it.

However, after he was toppled, Shazhu often secretly brought him some food and helped him pass messages to the Great Leader, so he couldn't just ignore it.

Factory Director Yang frowned and pondered: "Master Yi, if there is an opportunity, I will find Cao Weiguo and put in a good word for Shazhu. However, you know my current situation; I cannot guarantee whether Cao Weiguo will give me face."

Yi Zhonghai said excitedly: "Director, I feel much more at ease with your word. You are Cao Weiguo's old leader; how could he dare not give you face? Director, please put in the effort."

Factory Director Yang sighed: "Master Yi, you go get busy; I still have a few stretches of road to sweep. When there is news, I will let you know."

"You stay busy, I'll go to work first."

Yi Zhonghai turned and left with a smile. As soon as he returned to the workshop, Qin Huairu walked over and asked with an anxious expression: "First Uncle, how is Shazhu? When can he come out?"

Yi Zhonghai said with a troubled face: "It's hard to say. This is Cao Weiguo trying to fix Zhuzi. If Cao Weiguo doesn't let go, it's hard for Zhuzi to come out."

Qin Huairu said: "This Cao Weiguo, his heart is too small. Shazhu may not get along with him, but there's no need to fix someone like this."

Yi Zhonghai's face darkened: "I saw it early on; Cao Weiguo is not a good person—cold, mean, and vengeful. He is just a petty person who forgets righteousness for profit. Alas, poor Zhuzi is kind-hearted, loyal, and honest, yet he is bullied in every way by this petty person, Cao Weiguo."