When Zhou Lan heard this, her heart suddenly rose to her throat, like a frightened hare, trembling all over. She was very aware of the working style of the street office. Her sister Zhou Ping was still detained there. If she was also sent there
, how could she survive the days behind bars? Fear tightened around her body and mind like vines, making her almost breathless.
In an instant, she knelt down with a plop, clasped her hands, and begged desperately to Li Donglai and Section Chief Li. Her face was covered with tears and snot, and she completely lost the arrogant and domineering shrew she had been before. "Chief Li, Section Chief Li Donglai"
Comrade, it’s me lard
I'm confused, it's me who is confused! I shouldn't come here to make trouble, let alone slander you. Please be noble and let me go this time. I promise, I will never dare to do it again. I will
Be a good person and never cause trouble to anyone again!"
Section Chief Li looked at Zhou Lan's tearful and begging look, and couldn't help but feel a trace of unbearability in his heart. He frowned slightly, turned sideways, and said softly to Li Donglai: "Donglai, look at her.
Now I know I'm scared. I cried so miserably. I guess I'm really repentant. Otherwise, we should be more generous this time and stop arguing with her. If we really send her to the street office, I'm afraid the rest of her life will be ruined.
"
Li Donglai had a stern look on his face, staring at Zhou Lan who was kneeling on the ground, unmoved at all. He clenched his fists and his voice trembled slightly with anger: "Chief Li, don't be fooled by her pitiful look.
He was deceived! This kind of person’s nature is hard to change. He may have framed many people before.
I have done so many evil things. This time I have real evidence and can explain the matter clearly. But if it were someone else, without my luck, they might be ruined by her and Zhou Ping's tricks and jump into the Yellow River City.
I can’t clean it up! If we let her go easily, she will definitely harm others in the future."
Li Donglai took a deep breath, calmed down, and continued: "I work in this factory according to my duties, and I focus on production. My sister threw dirty water on me for no reason. Now she comes here to act wild again, disturbing everyone's peace."
.If she is not taught a severe lesson, who will dare to do things in the future? Where is fairness and justice? Therefore, this matter must be settled properly and must not be tolerated!"
Li Donglai's righteous words were like pebbles thrown into a calm lake, causing ripples. The onlookers nodded one after another and whispered in agreement and support for what he said.
"Director Li is right. Those who act recklessly and frame good people should not be leniently spared, otherwise no one will be able to live a stable life in the future!"
"That's it, I need to let her remember it for a long time, and also remind others not to think that they can succeed by messing around!"
Seeing the crowd's reaction, Section Chief Li also made a decision in his mind. He winked at the security officer beside him. Xiao Wang and Xiao Zhang immediately understood, stepped forward, stood up one on the left and the other on the right, still kneeling and begging.
Zhou Lan. Seeing this, Zhou Lan began to struggle desperately again, shouting: "No, please let me go!" But at this moment, no one paid any attention to her crying.
Section Chief Li led a group of people and escorted Zhou Lan directly to the Xizhimen Sub-district Office. Director Zhang of the Sub-district Office heard about this and hurried over. His already fair face was even bloodless at the moment, and big beads of sweat were running down his forehead.
Keep rolling down, the clothes on the back
His shirt was already soaked with sweat. He knew that if this matter was not handled well, not only would the subdistrict office's reputation be damaged, but he would also be to blame. Zhou Ping's slanderous farce had just subsided, and now Zhou Lan was making such a fuss again.
Once it came out, it simply added fuel to the fire.
Director Zhang hurried forward, bowed to Section Chief Li and others and apologized: "I'm really sorry for causing you trouble! The Zhou sisters are so shameless, they disrupt order and slander others again and again.
I assure you that this time Zhou Lan will be dealt with strictly and expeditiously in accordance with the regulations, will not be tolerated, and will give everyone a satisfactory explanation."
When Zhou Lan heard this, his whole body went limp and he collapsed on the ground.
….
After the whole matter was dealt with, Li Donglai reinvested his energy in the preparation of the small machine shop.
After careful screening, Li Donglai transferred a deputy workshop director from the original electric bicycle workshop to serve as the director of the small machine workshop.
At this time, the news of the small machine shop recruiting workers from outside had spread throughout the capital.
These days, there are very few workstations in the factory, especially the small machine shop, which is managed by the rolling mill laboratory. The wages and benefits of workers are far higher than those in ordinary factories, so many young people want to join the small machine shop.
Coincidentally, Qin Huairu in the courtyard also had thoughts that she shouldn't have. Since Jia Zhang's family returned to the countryside, Qin Huairu has really felt better without her "mother-in-law" who nags and points fingers all day long.
free day
Zi. It’s a sweet thing, and it’s always hard to satisfy the desires. She thought about it, if she could join a small machine shop and have a steady salary of fifty yuan in her pocket every month, wouldn’t her future life be more comfortable and promising?
.
However, Qin Huairu knew very well in her heart that Li Donglai had never been kind to her. All the incidents in the past had probably taken root in Li Donglai's heart and formed a grudge. After thinking about it, her mind
After a while, I came up with what I thought was a clever "ghost idea" and planned to use the third aunt's mouth to pry open Li Donglai's "door to plead for mercy".
On this day, Qin Huairu tidied up carefully and hurriedly came to the door of the third uncle's house with full expectations. She raised her hand and knocked on the door. At that time, the third aunt was wearing an apron and playing with pots and pans on the stove.
, prepare the meal, listen to the knocking
Hearing the sound of the door, he hurriedly put down the kitchen utensils in his hands and pulled on his shoes to open the door. Seeing it was Qin Huairu, the third aunt's eyes flashed with doubts, but with a smile on her face, she asked: "Hey, Huairu, it's noontime
Yes, what's going on?"
Qin Huairu put on a smile on her face, and her eyes were a bit flattering. She took Third Aunt's hand and said affectionately: "Third Aunt, I came here today because I have something to ask for your help. As you know,
, I made mistakes in the past, but since then, I have really changed for the better, and I just want to do something down-to-earth. No, when I heard that the small machine shop was recruiting people, I was eager.
I am looking forward to getting a job, but I am afraid that Comrade Li Donglai will still remember the old grudge and refuse to give me a chance. Third Aunt, you have always been warm-hearted and have high prestige. Please help me to beg Comrade Li Donglai for mercy. If I
I can only go in because of your great kindness." As he said this, he gently shook the third aunt's hand and looked at her eagerly, waiting for a reply.
The third aunt has lived in this courtyard for most of her life, and the things going on in the neighborhood are like the lines in the palm of her hand. She can see them clearly. Qin Huairu usually behaves like a lazy, lazy, cheating and slippery person.
What you see in your eyes and remember in your heart, how can you be easily ignored?
A soft word to fool him. Besides, Li Donglai is famous in the factory for being principled, disciplined, and strict in doing things. When it comes to work matters, he really doesn’t recognize his relatives and only recognizes reason and ability. This trick of pleading for mercy is not for him.
It's never worked there.
Therefore, when the third aunt heard Qin Huairu's words, she frowned slightly, and the smile on her face instantly faded a bit. Without even hesitating, she waved her hand and refused bluntly: "Huairu, I'm not the aunt.
If I don’t help you, who in our hospital doesn’t know your own temperament? In ordinary days, you can
If you're lazy, just be lazy. You've never cared about any of the work in the field. Now that you're in the workshop, you can work hard. Besides, Comrade Li Donglai, he's a tough guy. He only works hard and has real skills.
, I went to plead for mercy, but the designation was in vain, and it was just annoying. There is really nothing I can do about this."
Qin Huairu originally thought that the third aunt was always warm-hearted and she was from the in-laws, so she would definitely be able to handle this matter, but she didn't expect that after receiving such a rejection, the fire in her heart suddenly emerged. The smile on her face
He froze for a moment and put on a new one
With an expression of embarrassment and anger, she raised her voice and said: "Third aunt, how can you be so heartless? Our two families are in-laws. Now I'm in trouble. I'm asking you to do something like this, but you just push back. It's too unreasonable.
Let’s meet!”
After hearing this, the third aunt raised the corner of her mouth slightly, revealing a sarcastic smile, and replied not to be outdone: "In-laws? Huh, Huairu, don't make trouble with this relationship. You have been here all these years.
The rogue things done in the courtyard are all chilling. I just borrowed the front foot from someone.
When it comes to food, you don't accept the credit; during the holidays, other families are busy helping their neighbors, but you are just trying to take advantage of others. With your reputation, who can believe that you will work well in the workshop? Don't stay here
You’re just messing around, it’s better to go back early and think of ways to correct your own problems.”
Qin Huairu choked on the third aunt's words and flushed. She was angry and anxious, but she knew she couldn't argue. She could only glare at the third aunt, stamped her foot, turned around and walked away angrily, muttering in her mouth.
: "Huh, if you don't help, I won't help. I still don't believe that without this way, I won't be able to get in!"
Qin Huairu was full of anger and hurriedly left the third uncle's house. Yan Bugui, the third uncle in the house, walked out of the back room unhurriedly. He first stood at the door and looked at Qin Huairu far away.
The back view of the left person, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, revealing a smile of approval, and then
Turning around and looking at the third aunt, she gave a thumbs up, nodded and praised: "Honey, you did a great job today! Qin Huairu, that person, idles around all day, plays tricks, and enters the small machine shop.
Wouldn’t that spoil the pot of soup? We can’t be soft-hearted and let her succeed.”
The third aunt took off her apron and hung it on the hook next to the kitchen door. She responded: "Well, how can I still not understand her? In the past few years, I have done so many things in the courtyard that make people poke my spine. Isn't it too lazy to do it?
She said, she also likes to take advantage of small things, and her character is bad. The small machine shop of our steel rolling mill is such a good place. What we need is people who are down-to-earth and hard-working and have real abilities. How can she be worthy of it?" he said.
With that, the third aunt walked to the table
Next to him, he picked up the thermos bottle, made a cup of hot tea for the third uncle, and continued, "It's my understanding. Now that I don't have a serious job and am wandering around all day long, I feel anxious, like a cat scratching my head. What do you mean?
If he could get into the small machine shop, it would be different. With a high salary every month, he would have a lot of money, and he could walk upright in this yard. Later, when he plans to find a wife, then
Isn’t it much easier?”
The third uncle took the tea cup, blew lightly on the tea leaves floating on the water, took a sip, frowned slightly, and said thoughtfully: "That's what I say, but you also know Li Donglai's temper, beg him to do this
I'm afraid it won't be easy. Although we have nothing against him, his criteria for selecting people are very strict. Although Jie Cheng doesn't have Qin Huairu's bad habits, he still needs some real ability to get into his eyes.
"
The third aunt sat on the chair, patted the table lightly with her hand, and said with confidence: "Our solution is not bad. I grew up in this courtyard. I am very smart and have read some books. As long as Li Donglai can give me a
Give him a chance, let him try, he will definitely be able to do it. Let’s see, let’s not wait around
, you have to take the initiative, find a suitable time, and explain the solution to Li Dongyao, maybe it can be done." After hearing this, the third uncle put down his tea cup, nodded in agreement, and was already thinking about what to do.
This is a rare opportunity for my eldest son.
…
Li Donglai finished his busy work at the steel rolling mill, and when he rushed home from the factory, it was already dark in the evening. He had just entered the house, and before his butt was warm, he heard "dong dong dong" outside.
Someone knocked on the door.
Li Donglai got up and opened the door. He took a look, oh, it turned out to be the third uncle. He looked again, hey, the third uncle was carrying two kilograms of peanuts in his hand, which surprised Li Donglai. Why? This
Who is in the courtyard?
I don’t know how the third uncle is so stingy. He usually doesn’t even want to take out a needle or thread. How can he come to the door carrying two kilograms of peanuts today? The sun is really shining in the west.
Li Donglai hurriedly let the third uncle into the room, and while offering his seat, he said with a puzzled face: "Third uncle, where do you know how to sing? Why are you carrying things to the door? You are so surprised."
As soon as the third uncle entered the room, he chuckled, put the peanuts on the table, rubbed his hands and said, "Donglai, no, I'm here today because I have something I want to chat with you about.
You also know, uncle, what kind of person I am usually, but if I can carry two kilograms of peanuts here today, I must have something important to ask of you."
When Li Donglai heard this, he roughly understood what was going on, but he still smiled and said: "Third uncle, if you have anything to do, just tell me directly. It's too public to make such a fuss."
The third uncle looked at Li Donglai, cleared his throat and said, "Donglai, that's what happened. Look at your brother Jie Cheng in our courtyard. He never has a serious job. I heard that you have a small computer
The workshop is hiring, and I was wondering if I could let him
Why don't you try Jie Cheng? As you know, this kid Jie Cheng grew up in the courtyard as a child. He is an honest and smart person, and he is determined to work well. I will bring these peanuts here today, sir.
I want to ask you to give me a chance, is that possible?"
When Li Donglai heard about this, he started to murmur in his heart, but he still said with a smile on his face: "Third uncle, it's about this, it's not that I don't give face, our small machine shop has standards for recruiting people.
It depends on ability, ability, and whether you can work hard. Although Brother Jie Cheng said that we are familiar with each other, I have to act according to the rules."