After being persuaded by Li Mu, Li's father and Li's mother went to Xiling Coal Mine the next day, preparing to apply for the first batch of layoffs this year.
However, when Li Mu's parents came to the Xiling Coal Mine Guild together, before they could tell the purpose of their trip, a director of the guild said to them: "Oh, you two came just in time, I have something to do. I’ve been trying to find you for a few days, but you both took time off from work.”
Li Mu's parents were a little surprised, and then they heard the director say apologetically: "Daoping, Yunfang, you two have always been a model couple in our Xiling Coal Mine. Now the mine is in a difficult period, and some problems are also I have to let you two set an example."
The union director didn't know how to word it. Although they had been studying the issue of the laid-off list, in the first batch of laid-off lists this year, they had been avoiding dual-employee couples from entering the big list. According to the mine's previous agreement, dual-employee families should try their best to Arrange for the female side to be laid off.
However, two nights ago, Xue Guilan, the vice chairman of the labor union, called me at home and asked me by name to add Li Daoping and Xiao Yunfang to the list of people who would be laid off this month. The union director did not want to agree to such an offending thing. But when he thought of Xue Guilan's status and that her husband was the top leader of Xiling Coal Mine, he had no choice but to bite the bullet and go ahead.
After waiting for Li Daoping and his wife for several days, they finally showed up today.
Li Daoping was a little surprised: "Director, there are quite a few dual-career workers like us in the mine. How can we set an example?"
The union director hesitated and struggled for a moment, dodged the two people's eyes, and said: "Isn't this another group of employees who will be laid off? In addition, our production reduction plan for the second half of the year has also been released, and there will be more and more laid-off workers in the future. many… "
Li Daoping frowned and was very confused by the vague statement of the union director, so he blurted out: "Director, if you have anything to say, just say it directly. If you go around twice, we will be stunned by you."
The union director sighed, glanced at the two of them, and gritted his teeth: "Okay, I won't mince words with you anymore. The union has decided to add you two to the list of laid-off workers at the end of this month."
Dad Li was a little surprised. Although he and his wife came here to apply for layoffs, the union happened to ask them to be laid off. What does this mean
Besides, layoffs are a big deal, and there are no temporary additions. The list has been announced long ago and employee talks have been held. How can there be such a temporary addition
When Dad Li asked about his doubts, the union director looked a little evasive.
Things that are not in compliance with the regulations are always difficult to explain, especially such immoral things that try to ruin other people's jobs. It is even more difficult to talk about it. If Li Daoping publicizes and makes trouble everywhere because of this, I am afraid that he will be punished by all the employees of the mine. He cursed a lot behind his back.
So the union director had no choice but to say: "Actually, it is only a matter of time before dual-employee workers are laid off. If this batch is not laid off, they will not be able to avoid it by the end of this year. If you don't believe it, I will show you something."
The union director said, taking out a roster from the drawer and handing it to Li Daoping: "Look, this is the draft list of the second batch of layoffs. All those with an S after their names are dual-employees. Look how many there are. "
Li Daoping took a look at it, and although he didn't count it in detail, it must account for at least half, and he also found the names of the couple in it.
The list given by the union director was not false. Li Daoping and his wife were originally on the second batch of layoffs this year, but they were temporarily mentioned in the first batch.
Li Daoping read the roster and still didn't understand why he was transferred to the first batch since his name was in the second batch. However, his wife Xiao Yunfang reminded him: "Okay, Daoping, don't forget why we came. "
Li Daoping nodded. He and his wife had indeed come to apply for layoffs, but what was strange and funny was that they were laid off directly for no apparent reason.
But thinking about it, there is no need to go into detail. Anyway, both of them have been persuaded by their sons and are ready to go into business. In this case, why bother with this.
Li Daoping put down the roster and said to the union director seriously: "Director, to be honest, the two of us who came here today took the initiative to apply for layoffs. Since the union also intends to lay off both of us, we won't say more, but you We have to be granted a long vacation, starting tomorrow until the layoff notice is officially issued, during which time we will not go to work."
When the union director heard this, he almost burst into tears. This was great. Regardless of whether Li Daoping was telling the truth or not, with his words, he could tell the outside world that the couple took the initiative to apply for layoffs, and He didn't force the two of them into it, so he could avoid being criticized by thousands of people.
As for taking a long vacation, this is so easy!
The director of the labor union immediately gave the two of them a long vacation approval note, stamped it with the official seal, and personally called their departments to explain it directly to their superiors. As a result, Li Mu's parents did not hesitate. It took a lot of effort to get the long leave application.
The director of the labor union was also a thief. When he called the two leaders, he did not forget to emphasize that they had applied for layoffs on their own initiative.
As a result, Li Daoping and his wife became famous in Xiling Coal Mine.
When everyone was horrified by the word "laid off", the two couples who took the initiative to be laid off became the subject of discussion in the entire Xiling Coal Mine.
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Just when his parents went to the mine to apply for layoffs, Li Mu was too lazy to go to a driving school and stayed at home to continue developing his own Yiting.com.
In the morning, Zhang Kexuan sent Li Mu photos of several people performing during the performance via email. There were more than 20 photos in total. They were all carefully selected and post-processed. At first glance, they really looked like that, especially Zhang Kexuan. , it is no exaggeration to say he is cool and handsome.
Li Mu immediately sent all these photos to Zhao Kang, and gave Zhao Kang his first navy task: to promote the Simple Plan Band in major forums and websites in the province, especially the local Jinling website. More importantly, it is the campus forum of Jinling University.
Later, Li Mu asked Zhao Kang to find a way to contact the editor of the current portal website, and he would think of a public relations method and publish a public relations press release on the website to promote the band Simple Plan. There are two focuses of publicity. One is that this band is very good. , the original song "Li Bai" can never be tired of listening; another, it euphemistically expresses the band's youth and popular style. Things that are too rock and roll will not be recognized by the mainstream market after all.
After explaining this, Li Mu stopped caring about how Zhao Kang operated. He just reminded Zhao Kang by the way: "Fifty thousand yuan is operating expenses, which also includes his personal public relations expenses. If he feels it is necessary, he can Go to Yanjing in advance and establish a good relationship with the editors of the portal website. Nowadays, the editors of the portal website are still very easy to contact, but once the portal becomes a high-level online publicity platform, it will be difficult for the editors inside to get online. .
So, Zhao Kang packed up a few clothes that afternoon and went to Jinling with his laptop. Before boarding the plane to Yanjing, he sent a message to Li Mu: "I will board the plane to Yanjing immediately. Fight for mission accomplished."
Li Mu responded: "Public relations require costs, so don't be reluctant to spend money. Try to get in touch with all the portal content editors you can find. You decide how to spend it."
After replying to this message, Li Mu was amazed by Zhao Kang's execution ability. If this good friend in his youth could maintain such passion, he would definitely become his best partner in the future.
It only took one morning for Li's father and Li's mother to complete all the formalities from Xiling Coal Mine. Before they even had time to have a meal at home, the home phone and parents' cell phones kept receiving various calls.
The callers were almost all my parents' co-workers. When they learned that the couple had applied for layoffs, they all called to inquire and express their concern. After all, this approach was really shocking, and the co-workers also thought that they There must be a better way out, so I gave up my job. I called with the intention of trying to find out more about the situation.
Li Mu had a headache due to the constant ringing of the phone at home, but he still teased his parents with a smile: "Mom and Dad, you took the initiative to apply for layoffs. It seems that you have caused quite a stir in the Xiling Coal Mine!"
Li Daoping smiled bitterly: "What kind of trouble can it cause? The people who called are all colleagues. Everyone is just curious about why your mother and I took the initiative to lay off our jobs, and asked me if there is a better way out."
Li Mu asked casually: "The leaders at the mine should also be curious, right?"
"They're not curious." Li Daoping was a little confused: "It's a coincidence. Your mother and I went to the trade union to apply for layoffs. Before we could say anything, the director of the trade union said vaguely that the leader decided to lay off me and you. Mom will be added to the list of laid-off workers at the end of the month."
Immediately, Li Daoping talked about the strange things he experienced today.
Li Ma said nonchalantly from the side: "Just give up, we have decided to give up anyway, why do we care so much."
"That's right." Li Daoping smiled and waved his hand: "I guess our home will be crowded with co-workers and colleagues when we get off work. I guess we don't have to go to work anyway. We might as well take Xiao Mu to the countryside to visit my parents. It’s been two days of quiet in the countryside.”
Li Ma nodded: "I want to go take a look. I'll pack some clothes and go shopping on the street in the afternoon."
Immediately, his parents began to prepare to go back to their hometown in the countryside after lunch, and did not think much about being laid off, but Li Mu felt that something was wrong.
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PS: Today is New Year’s Eve. I wish everyone a Happy New Year!
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