Chapter 33 of 100

Chapter 33

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In recent days, a new military representative named Yang Hongjian has arrived at the factory. It is said that he is a high-ranking official from the provincial government, personally assigned to this position.

Yang Hongjian is not particularly tall, of average build, and though not handsome, he exudes a unique military demeanor.

Lin Qiangsheng observed Yang Hongjian for a while and suddenly felt that this person strongly resembled the political officers in the military of later times, who rose rapidly step by step.

Such people, in the military, might be a company deputy today, and the next day, they could already be a battalion deputy.

These people usually leave a footprint in every step they take, and each step is taken with exceptional skill!

After arriving at the factory, Yang Hongjian immediately demanded that the workers return to their positions. Some timid workers were persuaded by him and thus returned to work.

For those who were still hesitant, Yang Hongjian had a strategy.

He personally accompanied Lin Xiangrong to visit the families of each worker, going to their homes to persuade their family members. After convincing the family members, they would then help persuade the workers themselves.

At home, Lin Qiangsheng watched his father leave with a dejected look, but had to pretend to be very happy and cheerful, which made him feel particularly uncomfortable.

"Hey, this Yang Hongjian! He actually knows how to directly work on the families and then use the families to persuade the workers! Damn, this guy is so ahead of his time, he's really a good seed for maintaining stability!" Lin Qiangsheng muttered at the door.

Lin Xiang asked her younger brother, "Qiangsheng, what are you saying? Come and help me light the fire, I'll cook fish for you."

"Ah, coming!" Lin Qiangsheng turned and responded. In his heart, he was thinking, "I need to add more fuel to the fire. I can't let Yang Hongjian get a foothold in the factory. No matter what happens in the future, I can't let him have the upper hand over my father!"

After dinner, Lin Qiangsheng ran to the Chen family and met Chen Bing.

"Brother Chen Bing, go and build some rapport with the other kids," Lin Qiangsheng said with a smile.

Chen Bing asked in confusion, "This late at night, go to whose house to build rapport?"

Lin Qiangsheng said, "Go and ask everyone if their brothers and sisters want jobs. This matter isn't over, we can't let Yang Hongjian suppress it. If it's resolved, their jobs will be in jeopardy! If not now, when will they cry and make a fuss?"

Chen Fang looked at Lin Qiangsheng and Chen Bing in confusion. Chen Yao listened very carefully, but her little brain couldn't understand what Lin Qiangsheng was talking about, and she started to yawn, covering her mouth.

The Chen family lived in a very cramped space. Their parents and grandparents lived in a slightly larger room, while the three siblings shared a small room with a curtain.

"But, weren't everyone already persuaded by Yang Hongjian?" Chen Bing continued to ask.

Lin Qiangsheng pursed his lips and said, "Persuaded to do what? To give up their positions for others, or to sacrifice their own interests for the greater good?"

Chen Bing thought for a moment, opened his mouth dryly, and said dejectedly, "Isn't that the greater good?"

Lin Qiangsheng smiled and said, "Go and tell everyone to trust Comrade Yang Hongjian, he will solve the job issue. They can wait at the factory for news, after all, they have nothing else to do."

Chen Bing nodded and left with his head down.

Chen Fang pulled Lin Qiangsheng and said, "You won't harm my brother, will you?"

Lin Qiangsheng shook his head and said, "Sister Chen, I'm helping everyone. We can't let our factory sink into the mire!"

Chen Yao, sitting beside them, asked softly, "What mire, what are you talking about?"

Lin Qiangsheng looked at the drowsy Chen Yao, gently pushed her, and Chen Yao fell onto the bed.

Lin Qiangsheng smiled and, seeing Chen Fang staring at him, said, "Whether it's the high-ranking officials or the people sent by the city, they are all mire. The car factory is a plum! Those who want to get in are all well-connected. Who will we be able to command when the time comes?"

Chen Fang said, "Oh," and then asked, "Aren't you going to college? Why are you still thinking about the factory? After you go to college, what does the factory have to do with you?"

Chen Fang and Chen Yao, along with Lin Qiangsheng, had already estimated their scores after the exam. With their scores, getting into a bachelor's program was almost certain, so Chen Fang had this thought.

In those days, going to college basically meant becoming a state official, and after graduation, they would naturally be assigned by the state.

"Uh, I can still work part-time while in college! The mind is as vast as the thoughts!" Lin Qiangsheng scratched his head and said.

Chen Fang smiled and nodded, saying, "Alright, go back and sleep. Look at how sleepy my sister is."

Lin Qiangsheng looked at the sleeping Chen Yao, smiled, and shook his head, thinking, "This little girl is so innocent, she hasn't even developed a crush yet."

After leaving the Chen family's house, Lin Qiangsheng smiled freely and muttered, "It's good that Chen Yao's crush develops late! When I remarried in my previous life, she was still like a young girl, hehe..."

The next day, some of the children of the workers began to gather in front of the factory. This time, the older folks didn't come, and the young people became the main force.

The workers inside saw their children come and lost interest in their work, either coming out to scold them or shaking their heads and sighing!

Seeing this, Yang Hongjian turned around and went back into the room, angrily throwing a cup. He gritted his teeth and muttered something in the room, and when he came out, his face was ashen.

"Comrade Lin Xiangrong! Who are those loafers gathered in front of the factory? Can't you go and manage them? What does it look like to have these unemployed youth gathered in front of the factory?! Where is the security department? Tell them to drive these people away!" Yang Hongjian walked into the workshop and shouted at Lin Xiangrong.

"I..." Lin Xiangrong looked at Yang Hongjian, who was lying through his teeth, and said something so harsh in front of the workers.

Lin Xiangrong was not prepared and didn't know how to respond to Yang Hongjian, even wondering, "How can he say such things so directly?!"

A master craftsman who was not far from the two immediately became angry, and with a clatter, threw his tool on the ground, cursing, "Damn, that's my son! What unemployed youth? If you guys hadn't taken the jobs, my son wouldn't be unemployed! Without you bastards, my son wouldn't be unemployed! Damn!" The master craftsman cursed loudly and then turned and walked out of the workshop.

The others looked at each other and also felt angry at Yang Hongjian, "Are you deliberately looking for trouble? We just listened to your advice, and now you treat us like we're nothing?!"

"What the hell!" With someone leading the way, others naturally followed. Some of the bolder ones also left the workshop.

"You, you!" Yang Hongjian was so angry that his face turned even darker.

For several days, some young people gathered and shouted near the factory gate. Their presence greatly affected the workers' enthusiasm for work, and his previous efforts were almost in vain.

Lin Qiangsheng also secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

The time was almost up, and the good days of the big shots were coming to an end. What military representative, they would be gone soon!

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