In fact, it was no wonder that Wen Liang was paranoid. He was just irritated by Chang Cheng's following and almost had a falling out with Xu Ting. Suddenly, he met Qi Shu, who was a famous playboy in Qingzhou. He couldn't help but think about the reason.
Qi Shu looked at the little boy beside her with interest, frowning and lost in thought. She came to see Wen Liang this time on a whim and had nothing to do with the situation of the Gu family and Qingzhou. Xiangji Kitchen was originally her and another woman's business. All matters, including land, investment, planning, construction, and customer sources were all obtained and won over by them using their own connections. This was understandable. Qi Shu had been following Gu Shitong for so many years, so she naturally had a lot of money in her hands, but it was far from enough to spend the rest of her life comfortably. She was a woman who was used to the ups and downs of life. Today she was in high positions, and tomorrow she was alone. Nothing in this world was reliable, and the only thing she could rely on was herself, so she opened this Xiangji Kitchen. With her ability and the connections of another person, this was almost a sure-win business, and she had a place to stay for the rest of her life.
It was just a coincidence that she was here today. The daily management was handed over to Zhang Qiyun—Zhang Qiyun was the manager who brought Wen Liang here. He was Qi Shu's distant cousin and her last relative in this world. Zhang Qiyun graduated from high school and was smart and capable. He was deeply trusted by Qi Shu. Not long after opening, he managed Xiangji Kitchen vigorously and became famous in Qingzhou. Otherwise, Xu Yao would not have come here because of his reputation.
Qi Shu had just arrived at the office to look through this month's accounts when he received a report from Zhang Qiyun that there was a fight in the private room between guests, including Wen Huaiming's son and Xu Fuyan's daughter. The other person was unidentified and seemed to be Xu Yao's brother. Zhang Qiyun was already familiar with the information of the big bosses in Qingzhou and their families. This was a basic configuration for doing this kind of business of welcoming and sending off guests. Qi Shu had originally told Zhang Qiyun not to show up, but in the end he suddenly changed his mind and asked him to invite Wen Liang to come over to meet him.
She had been curious about Wen Liang for a long time. Ever since she first saw him at Yuxiang Garden that night, she had been impressed by this little boy who was not inferior to Lin Zhen and Lian Zizhong. Later, this boy and Gu Wenyuan had a fight at the school gate, which led to Xu Fuyan and Gu Shitong's feud. Minghua's situation in Qingzhou suddenly became difficult. The impact of this seemingly accidental incident has not dissipated to this day. The direct losses of the group are huge, and the indirect losses are unimaginable. Then she heard that he turned the tide in Dandelion, forced the eldest son of Guanshan to the brink of despair, and pulled Wen Huaiming back from the brink of danger.
With all these things, you could say that he is a young dandy, brave and aggressive, or you could say that he is sharp-minded, calm and steady. But no matter what, this is not what a sixteen-year-old boy should do. Qi Shu stared at Wen Liang's profile, and the whole room fell silent for a moment.
If the little demon were still here, he should be this big now, right
Feeling Qi Shu's gaze and smelling the fragrance, Wen Liang snorted and smiled frivolously, "I've heard that Sister Qi, you are a beauty in Qingzhou, but you're staring at me like this, aren't you a little too impatient?"
A gentle teasing sounded in his ears, and Qi Shufang came back to his senses from his chaotic thoughts. The young man in front of him seemed to have suddenly changed in this moment of tranquility. He was no longer the innocent and timid child just now. His eyes, his eyebrows, and the faint smile on his lips all looked like a real man, a dangerous man full of aggressive desires.
Somehow, she suddenly missed Wen Liang who was pretending to be stupid just now.
"Okay, at such a young age, you know how to take advantage of your sister..."
Qi Shu's shoulders touched Wen Liang lightly, and she patted the back of his hand with a sweet smile. She didn't seem to have any resentment at all. After all, in her more than 20 years of life, she had seen too many looks like this.
But when Wen Liang turned around, he saw that the room was as warm as spring and Qi Shu was smiling. Even with his ability to see into people's hearts in two lifetimes, he could still see the snow-like coldness quietly concealed in the depths of those inky eyes.
Wen Liang never expected to see such deep sadness and indifference in Qi Shu's eyes. He regretted his words just now. No matter whether Qi Shu was really like the legend said, he was a man of integrity. Why would he use these things to humiliate a woman? He whispered, "I'm sorry!"
Qi Shu was stunned for a moment, obviously not expecting Wen Liang to say such a thing. A strange look flashed across her eyes and she smiled sweetly: "Oh, you are shy already, I thought you were so brave..." As she spoke, she moved away a little, not maintaining an ambiguous distance like before.
Wen Liang didn't want to get entangled with this woman anymore, so he said seriously, "What on earth does Boss Qi want to talk to me about? If not, I should leave now."
Qi Shu stretched lazily, stood up from the sofa, walked a few steps gracefully, and suddenly turned around and said with a smile: "Well, it's really a small matter. Minghua is going to take over some assets under Fan Hengan's name, and would like to ask Young Master Wen to pass on a message to Secretary General Wen. Just raise your hand and let us take it..."
These words were still a test, and Wen Liang would not be fooled. He laughed and said, "I'm a high school student, you've got the wrong person... I'm sorry, Boss Qi, I really can't help you with this. See you later!"
After saying that, he stood up and walked out the door. Qi Shu stared at his back, but a faint smile could be seen on his lips. He shouted, "Mr. Wen, come often when you are free in the future. All expenses will be on me."
Wen Liang turned his back to her, bowed, thanked her, and left.
Zhang Qiyun flashed in from the door and asked in confusion, "Sister Shu, he is just a half-grown child. Even if he is Wen Huaiming's son, given your status, why should you be so polite to him?"
"Child?" Qi Shu sneered and said, "You didn't see the look in his eyes just now. Although he concealed it very well, I could still see that when he heard Minghua wanted to intervene in the auction of Fan Hengan's assets, he was not puzzled at all, but rather had a bit of disdainful ridicule..."
Wen Liang left the kitchen and called Wen Huaiming first. He knew that he was still attending an emergency meeting at the municipal party committee. After thinking for a while, he went to the Qinghua Factory. The old man in the mailroom at the door stared at Wen Liang with suspicion. He hesitated for a long time before calling the factory director's office. As a result, less than five minutes later, he saw Ji Zheng jogging from the other end of the factory area. Before he came to Wen Liang, his face was full of smiles. It might be rare to see Director Ji's respectful attitude. After they walked a long way, the old man was still crawling at the door and looking around, amazed.
Although the Qinghua Factory was in recession, a lean camel was still bigger than a horse, and the decoration of the factory director's office was quite decent. Wen Liang looked around and said with a smile: "Uncle Ji, your office is more impressive than my father's."
Ji Zheng also laughed and said, "Running a business requires appearance, while politics requires connotation. The realms are different. I dare not compare myself with Secretary-General Wen, haha."
Wen Liang walked to the desk and picked up a red-headed document issued by the Municipal Party Committee. The title read "Several Opinions on Promoting the Adjustment of the Industrial Structure of Qinghua Plant and Further Deepening the Internal Reform of the Enterprise". The specific content can be summarized into two aspects: on the one hand, the operating mechanism should be transformed as soon as possible, market-oriented, product structure should be adjusted, and the market should be actively explored; internally, the organizational structure should be reformed, the distribution principle should be adjusted, a competition mechanism should be established, and a performance-linked reward and punishment system should be implemented to ensure that people and materials are used to their full potential. On the other hand, external funds should be actively introduced, and enterprise transformation should be implemented. On the basis of ensuring full employment of the original enterprise employees, long-term employment contracts should be signed through identity replacement agreements, and workers' wages and welfare benefits should be greatly increased...
This was all in accordance with the steps he and Wen Huaiming had agreed on. Wen Liang put down the documents and asked, "How is the factory preparing? How are the workers feeling?"
"We have been holding mobilization meetings these days. According to the instructions of Team Leader Wen, we must first unify our thinking and publicize policies. Now all departments have been mobilized, with the deputy factory director and workshop directors leading teams to go door to door to publicize the spirit of the city's instructions, striving to gain the understanding and support of the vast majority of workers. According to feedback, the situation is relatively optimistic. Most people are dissatisfied with the current situation of the Qinghua Factory. They support the city party committee and government's vigorous reforms and lead everyone to a new path..."
Wen Huaiming also serves as the deputy leader of the municipal SOE reform leading group, so it is not wrong for Ji Zheng to call him Leader Wen. Wen Liang nodded. It is an inevitable trend for people to change their minds. However, to say that the situation is really so optimistic is to underestimate the national conditions. He half-jokingly said, "Uncle Ji, if you always report good news but not bad news, don't blame me for not helping you if something goes wrong in the future."
Ji Zheng smiled bitterly and said, "You really can't hide anything from me! Actually, it's nothing. It's just that a few gossipy troublemakers in the factory don't want to give up their iron rice bowls as state-owned employees, and they are secretly colluding to organize a demonstration... This is really a case of good people being bullied. At that time, Yuan Dazhu and his gang colluded to sell the factory at a low price, but these people didn't say a word. Now everything is for their sake, and they are coming out to make trouble..."
Wen Liang laughed: "This is a Chinese characteristic. How can it be handled?"
"Don't worry. If I can't even solve this little thing, I won't be able to stay in this position any longer."
He also casually asked some questions related to the reform. Ji Zheng had clear ideas and firm confidence. It was obvious that he had fully understood Wen Huaiming's intentions and was able to put forward many additional opinions based on the actual situation of the Qinghua Factory. This person was capable and knowledgeable, and could be ruthless at critical moments. He was indeed an indispensable talent in the reform that was full of difficulties and huge obstacles. Wen Liang was very satisfied.
However, Wen Liang came here today for a small matter. He told Ji Zheng that the guard at Courtyard No. 7, Old Qin, wanted to help his grandson find a job. Ji Zheng naturally agreed and said that since he had just returned from the army, he would first be arranged to train in the security department.
When leaving, Ji Zheng saw him to the front door and said with a smile: "Come to my house for a simple meal when you have time. Su Rui has just learned a few good dishes. I will have a few drinks with Master Wen."
Wen Liang was about to answer when he saw a man running over from the other side of the factory. He looked anxious and hurried. When he saw Ji Zheng, he immediately shouted from a distance: "Director Ji, I have something to report to you..."
Ji Zheng waved at him, and the man immediately stopped in the distance and said apologetically: "Maybe there is something important, Mr. Wen, please take a look..."
Wen Liang smiled and said, "Go and do your work. I'm leaving now. I'll tell my father about your difficulties. I can't let you shoulder all the burdens."
Ji Zheng thanked him gratefully. As a subordinate, he had some difficulties that he could not tell his leader about. However, if these difficulties were not resolved, it would be a great obstacle in his work. If he could find a way around them through kindness and understanding, it would naturally be the best.
Ji Zheng walked over and whispered a few words to the man, and the two of them left quickly together. The old man at the gate came over to greet him with a shy face, and it seemed that he wanted to get Wen Liang's background. Wen Liang answered casually, but looked at the man's back thoughtfully.
He originally thought that He Xiaobo should have been kicked out of the Qinghua Factory by Ji Zheng long ago, but looking at what happened just now, he was reused instead.
Others didn't know what kind of person He Xiaobo was, but how could Wen Liang not know? How could Ji Zheng tolerate such a guy who betrayed his friends first and humiliated his wife later, who was even worse than an animal
Could it be that after so many days, Su Rui still hadn't told Ji Zheng about that incident? Thinking about it carefully, it was not impossible. Because Wen Liang went there in time that day, Su Rui didn't suffer too much loss, but it was not a good thing for a woman after all, so it was understandable that she kept it secret from her husband.
But even so, Ji Zheng should know that He Xiaobo was the culprit who informed Yuan Dazhu and almost caused him to be unable to recover.
Can a person's tolerance really be this big
There may be such people in the world, but Wen Liang absolutely does not believe that Ji Zheng is one of them. He was tempted and asked the old man, "Who is that person? It seems that he has a good relationship with Director Ji?"
The old man looked around and said mysteriously, "That's Section Chief He. I heard that he had some misunderstanding with Director Ji some time ago. But Director Ji didn't care about it after he came back. When everyone saw that even Section Chief He was fine, the others who had a problem with Director Ji felt relieved. Now everyone praises Director Ji for being a good person and being magnanimous. When everyone is united, the factory will have a future."
The old man's words were simple, but the information he revealed made Wen Liang look at Ji Zheng with new eyes. Qinghua Factory has all the common problems of state-owned enterprises, such as bloated organization, redundant personnel, low efficiency, etc. These are all problems that must be solved, but the first thing to do is to promote the transformation of the enterprise. Stability is above all else. If some people are not moved, the resistance will be smaller. It will not be too late to cut off the knife after the transformation is completed. The so-called boiling frog in warm water is nothing more than this.
Putting aside the matter of Qinghua Factory, Wen Liang went to the Municipal Party Committee. Although Qi Shu's words were mostly joking, if Minghua really took Fan Hengan's assets at a low price, it would be as disgusting as swallowing a fly for him.
Therefore, as long as there is a chance, Wen Liang doesn't mind digging a few more traps for Gu Shitong.
No matter how big the mountain is, it can't withstand the diligence of the people digging the pit! (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets on Qidian. Your support is my greatest motivation.) (To be continued)