Chapter 548: Busy Inside and Out

Red Star Rolling Mill

Somehow, Yi Zhonghai's affairs reached the ears of the higher-ups.

This caused the Red Star Rolling Mill to be named and criticized at the Industrial Bureau meeting.

It was fortunate that the factory had already issued a punishment.

Otherwise, Yi Zhonghai wouldn't have escaped a stint in prison.

Even so, Yi Zhonghai was still called to the office by Factory Director Yang and given a severe dressing-down.

Deputy Factory Director Li also warned Yi Zhonghai to keep his tail tucked.

Yi Zhonghai responded with submissive nods, not daring to let out a peep.

He had also heard about the Industrial Bureau naming and criticizing him.

Now that the factory leaders were using him to vent their anger, he could only obediently take it.

He was terrified of being kicked out of the rolling mill by the two directors in a fit of rage.

Being criticized by the two directors was just the appetizer.

The leader in charge of conduct and discipline was the main course.

First, he was required to write multiple self-criticisms.

Then, he underwent various labor reforms, accepting the supervision and criticism of the workers.

Besides completing production tasks, he also had to sweep toilets, scoop manure...

It made his life a living hell; he truly became a rat that everyone hated.

Yi Zhonghai was living in deep water and scorching fire, while Cao Weiguo was like a fish in water.

As National Day drew closer, every unit began various holiday activities.

Since there were activities, there was inevitably eating and drinking.

This made Cao Weiguo, who could procure supplies, a hot commodity.

From the moment he started work, the phone in Cao Weiguo's office never stopped ringing.

Many leaders and friends from brother units came to entrust him with procuring supplies.

Factory Director Yang, Deputy Factory Director Li, and leaders from various departments also came knocking.

Cao Weiguo wrote seven or eight pages just recording requests.

Even after work, Cao Weiguo couldn't find any leisure; he was busy beyond measure.

When higher-level leaders came to inspect work, he was indispensable in the small kitchen.

When leaders hosted dinners, he had to accompany them for drinks.

He couldn't refuse the dinner invitations from Director Jiang, Secretary Han, and others either.

Answering phones, attending meetings, participating in dinners, and cooking made Cao Weiguo so busy he couldn't catch his breath.

With one car after another, Cao Weiguo was truly in the spotlight.

With waves of banquets and meetings, Cao Weiguo had even less time to spend with his wife.

Yet, these various meetings and dinners gave Bai Lijuan and Yu Haitang more time to be with Cao Weiguo.

Dinners always included Yu Haitang, the factory flower of the Propaganda Department.

Meetings always included Bai Lijuan, the director of the Finance Department.

At many dinner tables, Yu Haitang could liven up the atmosphere.

Cup after cup, her drinking capacity was truly not to be underestimated.

"Director Cao!"

"You must be exhausted lately; do you want me to give you a massage?"

Yu Haitang walked into the office, speaking with a straightforward and warm smile.

Yu Haitang's figure was getting better and better, and her personality became more lively the more she drank.

Yu Haitang had never given up on the idea of winning over Cao Weiguo.

Whenever there was an opportunity, she would crowd near him, and when no one was around, her attitude toward Cao Weiguo was very intimate.

Looking at Cao Weiguo, who was resting with his eyes closed, the regret in Yu Haitang's heart grew stronger.

When her sister wanted to arrange a blind date between her and Cao Weiguo, Cao Weiguo was only an eighth-grade cook.

But in such a short time, Cao Weiguo had flourished.

The man she once looked down upon was now a section-level cadre.

And he was doing better and was more successful than other section-level cadres.

Every few days, leaders from above would send cars to pick him up.

From time to time, leaders from brother units would seek his help.

Both Factory Director Yang and Deputy Factory Director Li relied on him.

If she had agreed to the blind date back then and married Cao Weiguo,

how prosperous their life would be, and how glorious she would be...

Thinking of this, Yu Haitang's gaze toward Cao Weiguo became fiery.

Cao Weiguo said bluntly: "Then I'll trouble our great broadcaster."

Yu Haitang happily walked behind Cao Weiguo and massaged his shoulders with unskilled hands.

"The Deputy Section Chief of our Propaganda Department is being transferred."

"Xu Damao from your courtyard is jumping around trying to take over."

"Didn't he ask you for help?"

Cao Weiguo tilted his head back comfortably and said with a smile:

"Xu Damao has his own wild ways; he doesn't need me."

"Do you know where Section Chief Zhao is being transferred to?"

Xu Damao had always wanted to be a leader, but he just couldn't find a way in.

It wasn't that he didn't give enough gifts, but everyone was guarding against him.

And he couldn't look up to small leaders, while he couldn't climb up to big leaders.

As a result, he exhausted his efforts seeking an official position, but the results were never ideal. ===== CHAPTER 550 =====