Chapter 59

Speaking up to this point, Xiao Yuanhang paused, his gaze sweeping over everyone before he continued, "The emergency of a pregnant woman giving birth on the train during this trip was handled very well due to everyone's active efforts. Therefore, I must commend those comrades who provided enthusiastic assistance to the passenger!"

When Xiao Yuanhang mentioned he had something to say, the water supply attendant Lin Zhigang had a premonition that Xiao Yuanhang might bring up his issue at the meeting. When Xiao Yuanhang's gaze swept over him, he lowered his head in guilt. Even though he heard that the incident was about a pregnant woman giving birth on the train, he still felt uneasy and secretly raised his head to look at Zhang Yaping, his face showing a plea for help.

Zhang Yaping hadn't expected Xiao Yuanhang to be so tactless. Despite her hints, he still intended to speak about it. However, as the chief conductor, he had the right to comment on the work of the team, and she couldn't stop him. If she forcibly prevented him from speaking, the conflict would be exposed, and the leadership of the train team would not let her off. Seeing Lin Zhigang's expression, she understood the situation. It would be best if Xiao Yuanhang didn't mention Lin Zhigang's issue, but if he did, she had to fully support him. Mentioning Lin Zhigang would be like slapping her in the face.

Xiao Yuanhang continued, "Everyone knows that our team is the Youth Civilization Unit of the Railway Bureau, an advanced collective in learning from Lei Feng. Handling the pregnant woman's sudden childbirth on the train is a concrete manifestation of our commitment to doing good deeds. We must vigorously promote this spirit to bring glory to our youth team and strive to elevate it to a provincial or ministerial-level Youth Civilization Unit!"

Zhang Yaping had planned to interrupt Xiao Yuanhang at the right moment to disrupt his train of thought. However, when he linked the incident to the Youth Civilization Unit, she couldn't interrupt. The Youth Civilization Unit title of the first crew of the Guhuang Line was not only a source of pride for the Guhe Train Section but also highly valued by the Tongshui Railway Bureau. She couldn't question this!

Xiao Yuanhang continued, "Although the Youth Civilization Unit is not just about publicity but also about action, we cannot just work hard without promoting our efforts. Therefore, I have decided to write a report on this incident and submit it to the Songtie Workers' Newspaper to publicize our advanced deeds, encourage the advanced, and promote the backward, striving to improve the positive atmosphere of our team!"

Promoting the Youth Civilization Unit couldn't avoid Zhang Yaping, as she was the chief conductor of the team. The team's achievements were partly due to her efforts. At this moment, she couldn't interrupt Xiao Yuanhang. If he had focused on Lin Zhigang, she would have had several ways to deal with him, but so far, he hadn't mentioned Lin Zhigang at all.

Taking a breath, Xiao Yuanhang relaxed and said, "I will personally complete this task. After the meeting, I will organize the incident and write the report, then send it to the Songtie Workers' Newspaper. If anyone here knows an editor or has a relative at the newspaper, it would be great, as it would increase the chances of acceptance!"

Everyone looked at each other, all saying they didn't know any editors at the Songtie Workers' Newspaper or have any relatives there. Zhang Yaping, who had been a chief conductor for many years, knew many people, including a reporter from the Songtie Workers' Newspaper. However, she was so repulsed by Xiao Yuanhang's actions today that she didn't respond.

Just as everyone thought Xiao Yuanhang had finished speaking and was preparing to go home, he suddenly slammed the table and said sternly, "What I cannot tolerate the most is the behavior of the water supply attendant, Lin Zhigang. When the pregnant woman's life was in serious danger, I asked him to deliver a note to the train conductor to request assistance from the Linjiatai station. However, he ignored the woman's safety and did not deliver the note to the train conductor. This is an extremely serious mistake and must be dealt with severely!"

Xiao Yuanhang's sudden slam on the table not only startled Lin Zhigang but also Zhang Yaping. His sudden attack caught her off guard, and she couldn't react in time.

Without waiting for Zhang Yaping to speak, Xiao Yuanhang continued, "This is not just a work error but a matter of character and responsibility. If the pregnant woman had been harmed, it would have caused significant passive and negative impacts on our team and even our section. Therefore, I have decided to submit this issue to the train team for serious handling!"

By the time Zhang Yaping reacted and wanted to counter Xiao Yuanhang, his statement about submitting the issue to the train team rendered her prepared rebuttal useless. Although Xiao Yuanhang was the deputy chief conductor, he had the authority to submit serious issues to the train team for handling. She knew how serious Lin Zhigang's issue was. If it were submitted to the train team, she couldn't control the outcome. At best, he would be transferred from the Guhuang Line, and at worst, he might face administrative punishment!

Xiao Yuanhang's actions during this trip were unexpected and made her no longer underestimate him. After a moment of thought, she decided to back down. She coughed loudly and said, "Chief Conductor Xiao, don't get so angry. I know that Lin Zhigang didn't deliver the note to the train conductor. There was a reason for it, not as you imagined. He did go to the train conductor with the note, but the train conductor was in the dining car getting food. It was hot, and the sleeping car needed a lot of water. A passenger urgently needed hot water, so he went to boil water and forgot about the note. He didn't do it intentionally. After realizing his mistake, he has already apologized to me, and I have severely criticized him! Since the pregnant woman is fine and there were no serious consequences, let's not submit this issue to the train team. It would affect our team, don't you think?"

This time, Zhang Yaping no longer used the dismissive term "Little Chief Conductor Xiao" but addressed him formally as "Chief Conductor Xiao."

Seeing Xiao Yuanhang staring at her intently without speaking, Zhang Yaping knew he was dissatisfied with this handling. She steeled herself and said to everyone, "Lin Zhigang's mistake is intolerable. I have decided to withhold his entire bonus for this month as a warning!"

Although withholding Lin Zhigang's bonus for a month was a minor punishment, Zhang Yaping's gesture was satisfactory to Xiao Yuanhang. This showed that Zhang Yaping was conceding or bowing to him. He wanted this effect and didn't intend to escalate the issue by submitting Lin Zhigang to the train team. This was a strategy to pressure Zhang Yaping. He needed to assert his voice and presence, establishing his authority in the team!

Seeing that he had achieved his goal, Xiao Yuanhang didn't prolong the drama. He cleared his throat and said, "Since Chief Conductor Zhang is taking a lenient approach to help Lin Zhigang correct his mistake, I agree with her handling. However, I absolutely cannot allow such incidents to happen again in our team!"

As he spoke, his voice became increasingly stern...

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I recommend a new book to my friends, [Renshen], Book ID: . Being a仙 (xian) is just a matter of belief. When enough people believe, one becomes a xian.

Liu Sheng didn't believe in xian, but he believed in himself. However, many people believed in him, and so, he inadvertently cultivated into a human xian.

{Piaotian Literature}