After a few drinks, Gu Lei felt quite uncomfortable. He was a veteran of the factory, one of the first to join Xie Sui when he started the business. Without him and his brothers, Xie Sui wouldn't be where he is today.
However, Xie Sui was now relying heavily on Accountant Xu, a young woman named Hu Pan. Even his second sister's husband was doing better than him.
While Gu Lei's life was quite good, he was a notable figure in the county town. Everyone respectfully called him Manager Gu.
Even Secretary Tang treated him with courtesy, remembering his name.
But one couldn't help but compare. Compared to Accountant Xu, who had absolute authority in the factory, he, the general manager, was just a hired hand. Su Dan Novel Network.
Coupled with Yan Xiaoliang's instigation, Gu Lei's heart began to change.
"Brother Yan, don't pretend you don't know. I don't know either. Only Accountant Xu and that woman Hu Pan know some things. I'm just an employee now, not his confidant. If you ask me, you've come to the wrong person."
Yan Xiaoliang: "Is that so? Then Xie Sui is a bit much. You and your mother sincerely helped him back then.
Even this factory now, without your mother, could he have started it?
A country bumpkin actually looks down on Brother Gu. He's truly ungrateful, it's too much."
"Who says not? Let's not talk about it. I'm going home. I'll ask him at the factory tomorrow. Do I just want to be a small manager forever?"
Yan Xiaoliang: "If not, you can come and work with me. I'll give you half my shares, and we'll get rich together. We'll open branches and our business will cover the entire city, even the whole country.
If Xie Sui can do it, why can't we?"
"Exactly. It's just some secret recipes and equipment. I understand them all. Let's do it together, be our own bosses, and stop taking his crap."
Fueled by alcohol, Gu Lei was filled with ambition. Yan Xiaoliang became even happier, having successfully swayed Xie Sui's confidant and at least causing him some trouble.
Now Xie Sui didn't even consider him a friend, only exchanging greetings when they met. All this talk of cooperating and getting rich didn't include him.
This guy who ate alone shouldn't blame him for being disloyal.
When Gu Lei returned home, Director Gu, seeing how much he had drunk, habitually nagged, "Who were you drinking with again? Take care of yourself. You won't feel it now, but you will when you get older.
Also, your wife has gone back to her parents' house. When are you two going to have a child? While I'm still young, I can help you look after them..."
"Mom, don't talk about that. I don't want to do it anymore. I want to quit."
Director Gu was startled: "Why? Did that little Xie bully you? Didn't he always stay in Gangcheng?"
Gu Lei sneered, "He's back today, Mom. You still think it's like before, when he needed us?
He's a big boss now and doesn't care about us anymore. You shouldn't worry about him."
Director Gu: "As the business grows, he's bound to be busy. We can't help him much anymore, can we?
Son, you shouldn't think like that. Help is mutual. I helped him back then, and he helped you. How did you get this general manager position?
It's great like this, with good pay, good benefits, and respect. Isn't that better than anything?
What will you do if you quit? Don't be foolish and be fooled by that surname Yan again. I'm telling you, the entire Yan family are not good people. His father himself is not clean. They might collapse any day.
Stay away from them, do you hear me?"
Gu Lei trembled all over, "The Yan family will fall? Mom, where did you hear that news?"
Director Gu: "Do I need to inquire? With what he's done, it's bound to happen. Don't you believe your mother? Can your mother harm you?
You're already married. Don't mess around. Go wash up and go to bed."
"Oh, I understand."
Gu Lei was a man of weak resolve, not firm in his actions, and prone to impulsive decisions. He had changed his mind twice in one night.
The next day, Xie Sui accompanied Lin Wanwan to the factory for a visit and a stroll. With Xie Sui by her side, Lin Wanwan's mood improved, her complexion brightened, and she walked with more energy.
The workers were very happy to see him, "The factory director is back! Are you not going to Gangcheng anymore?"
"What big fortune is the factory director making? I thought you had forgotten about our little factory. We haven't seen you in a long time."
Xie Sui: "How could I? This is my root. The situation in Gangcheng is stable, and I don't need to be there all the time. I'm accompanying my wife to have a baby.
Get back to work, everyone. I'll look at the reports to see if you've been slacking off."
"We definitely haven't been slacking, factory director, please rest assured."
"That's good. Those who haven't been slacking will get a bonus."
"Thank you, factory director."
A woman was more concerned about housing matters, "Director Xie, didn't you say you would build staff housing? Why is there no news? Are you not building it anymore?"
Xie Sui: "Is this something I can decide with a single word? Don't worry, we'll start building next spring. Everyone should work hard, and only those who perform well will get a house."
"Really? We will definitely work hard."
Accountant Xu came over and sent the workers away, asking Xie Sui and Lin Wanwan to sit in the office. Lin Wanwan was heavily pregnant, and they didn't have any foresight.
Accountant Xu also had a secretary, Auntie Xu, Xie Sui's uncle's wife. Xie Sui couldn't help but laugh, "Auntie, are you that afraid your uncle will get a younger one?"
Auntie Xu: "I know your uncle is honest and doesn't have any wicked thoughts, but he can't withstand those young girls throwing themselves at him.
I'm telling you, didn't our factory just hire a few technical school students? They're doing secretarial work and warehouse management. They're young and pretty, and some of the older men are getting ideas. They're divorcing their wives to marry them."
Accountant Xu quietly cleared his throat, "Why are you telling Xiao Sui all this? Stop gossiping. This is their private matter, and we can't control it."
Xie Sui asked, "Who is it? This is not just a domestic issue. If they hold important positions, it's a serious matter of conduct.
If it blows up, it will have a bad impact on the factory. Don't think that because we are a private factory, we can act recklessly."
Accountant Xu: "It's the former head of the procurement department, over forty years old, and good-looking. His name is Meng Liangcai. Do you remember him?"
Xie Sui certainly remembered. Because this Director Meng was handsome, women would be jealous of women prettier than themselves, and men would feel more hostile towards men handsomer than themselves.
This Director Meng was a perfect handsome uncle type, mature and steady, and a leader. With his good looks, how could he not attract young women?
Auntie Xu continued, "Director Meng's former wife was arranged by his family in his hometown. I met her. She was rustic and didn't dress up. No wonder she couldn't keep her husband's heart."
Xie Sui said solemnly, "Auntie, you're wrong to say that. You are also a woman, how can you side with the 'other woman'?
Regardless of whether they call it true love or not, an old wife should not be cast aside. If you didn't like her, you shouldn't have married her in the first place.
Once married, it's for life. Of course, you can divorce, but you must make proper arrangements for the original wife.
Do they have children? What about the children? As men, you can't always let hormones dictate; responsibility is most important."