Xie Sui paid no mind to the commotion at the pickle factory. He pulled Secretary Tang along as if they were fleeing a disaster, seeking a shaded spot to rest.
"Secretary Tang, you see? Good intentions are never rewarded; they only lead to being bullied. Your kindness was utterly wasted on that old fool."
Secretary Tang was also quite vexed. "Director Hu is utterly lacking in foresight. This matter isn't over, but Xie Sui, we must continue with the factory's affairs. Those workers aren't wrong; they've just been incited."
Even now, he was still concerned about the workers' livelihoods. Xie Sui couldn't be so selfless. Anyone who wronged him would be retaliated against tenfold. He wouldn't care about their sob stories; did their hardships give them the right to bully others?
However, he deeply admired people like Secretary Tang. It was because of them that the country could develop so rapidly.
Speaking from the heart, Xie Sui said, "I won't give up either, but we need a plan. Director Hu used the workers to intimidate us. This kind of rotten element must be removed.
You care about the workers, but he, as the factory director, doesn't even bat an eye. Are you still going to sympathize with him?"
"Of course not. Just wait for my news. This Director Hu is digging his own grave."
"Alright, I'll wait. Don't worry too much or get worked up. Take your time."
How could Secretary Tang not be anxious? The most important thing was that Secretary Liu had been closely following this matter. If he couldn't handle it, and Secretary Liu had to step in personally, it would be a reflection of his own incompetence as a secretary.
If he did a good job as secretary and Secretary Liu was promoted, he could join the leadership team, directly changing his fate.
Ultimately, everyone had their own self-interest. Truly selfless people were not human.
Xie Sui was happy to go home and be with his wife. Once the factory operations began, he would be busy again.
However, upon arriving at the factory, someone had been waiting for him for a long time. Lin Wanwan was entertaining him; it turned out to be Xu Donglai.
"Haha, Donglai, what brings you here? You didn't even let me know. Good thing you found your way; if you'd gotten lost and been taken by human traffickers for slave labor, how would I explain it to your wife?"
Xu Donglai hugged him tightly, expressing his displeasure. "Am I that useless? Slave labor? Who would dare? I came to see you for a serious reason. Have you forgotten about opening a factory in the city?
I'm really impressed with you, just leaving the money and walking away. What can I say about you?"
Although Xu Donglai complained verbally, he was deeply touched by Xie Sui's trust in him.
"Ah, if I didn't trust you, keeping an eye on things would be useless. Tell me about the progress. Is the funding sufficient? Coincidentally, I have a new venture I'm planning, and I need you for it."
Lin Wanwan brought over tea. "Ask Brother Xu to sit down and talk; don't make him stand."
"Yes, look at my excitement. What a surprise! I'll personally cook tonight, and we'll have a good drink." Su Dan Novel Network.
"Absolutely, we won't stop until we're drunk."
The two of them chatted until nightfall. Lin Wanwan returned to the village to stay, while Xie Sui stayed at the factory with him, facilitating their all-night discussion.
No one knew that the future business empire was being laid down during this long conversation.
Xie Sui's life ambition was simple: he no longer wanted to strive desperately for money. He just wanted to be with his wife and children, guiding them to become accomplished individuals.
However, he couldn't abandon the business empire he had built in his previous life. With the experience from his past life, he was sure to reach the pinnacle more easily and smoothly this time.
And Xu Donglai was the best partner who could help him conquer the world.
Old Xu's character was trustworthy, so there was no need to worry about betrayal. He was the first capable subordinate Xie Sui recruited.