Fu ili had just finished speaking when she imdiately regretted it. Seeing Shen ng’s sowhat cold expression, she wanted to back down, but couldn’t swallow her pride. After all, everyone in this office worked under her. Apologizing to her subordinates—what would that amount to?
"Eh, Director Fu, if you felt what I just said wasn’t good, why didn’t you co directly to the reporter? It would be best if they could write down every word about the bus company, Ning County’s bus company, and place the na in the largest, most conspicuous position. How about that?"
", what are you saying? The reporter is here to interview you, why should I speak? Do they even know who I am?"
"Exactly, they are interviewing , but what I can say isn’t just whatever cos to mind. We need to stick to the facts to let the reporters feel at ease writing down the story. Furthermore, Director, you do know why they are interviewing , right? They ignored you—the leader—and didn’t even greet you. What did Comrade Hu Biao say to you just now? You should keep that in mind. If you have any issues with , thinking I’m not doing a good job, feel free to report it to the higher-ups. I am open to so criticism and discipline."
Guan He finished speaking and then opened the window service to the public that had already entered, starting to serve the custors with tickets with a smile.
Fu ili had been working for many years. She was always a tactful person. For those related to her, she was quite lenient, but being this harsh and stingy was a first.
A bit humiliated by Shen ng’s coback, she wanted to say sothing more but was pulled aside by soone next to her.
"Director, don’t say anymore. Comrade Shen ng has considered our bus company a lot. The reporter was not this kind when they first started speaking. It was only after Shen ng talked it up... flattered them for a while that they beca polite. Even though Shen ng didn’t ntion our bus company, Director Fu, look what’s behind her."
Fu ili’s position was exactly where the photographer had been standing earlier. From this angle, the photo would capture Ning County bus company’s sign behind what’s-her-na.
"The reporter had even ntioned changing locations, but it was Shen ng who insisted on staying. Later, the photographer also praised the atmosphere, saying it was sothing that could inspire creativity. So that’s why... Director Fu, your words were too much. You, you should apologize to Shen ng."
Fu ili’s face turned sowhat embarrassed. She glanced at Shen ng, who didn’t even give her a look, obviously holding a grudge. Observing the others, so focused on their work, pretending nothing happened, while others kept an eye on the situation quietly.
She was soone capable of standing tall and bending low. Knowing she had done sothing wrong, she naturally should apologize. Hu Biao had said that the bus company had picked up a treasure with Shen ng, and to receive such praise and respect from the County Party Secretary’s son-in-law, if she still couldn’t read the situation, then her current position would really be in vain.
"Comrade Shen ng, I was in a hurry just now and said sothing incorrect. I apologize to you, I’m sorry. I hope you can forgive . We work in the sa unit, and even though I’m your superior, we are actually equals. You don’t need to worry about mistreating you in the future. I, Fu ili, am not that kind of person."
Shen ng slightly raised her eyebrows. It’s rare to see a director of the unit apologize so sincerely in front of so many people. Naturally, she was willing to let them save face.
"Director Fu, what are you doing? Although I haven’t been here for long, do I not know your character? Who in this office doesn’t respect you? There’s no talk of apology or not. I know you want to make our bus company well-known and appear in the Provincial City’s newspaper. It’s for the unit, not for personal reasons. There’s nothing to forgive or not forgive. You saying this makes feel uneasy. We’re comrades of the sa unit, let’s put this matter behind us. You shouldn’t dwell on it."
Fu ili breathed a sigh of relief, lucky that Shen ng was a sensible person. If she had been the type to rub it in and embarrass her, Fu ili would have lost face today, both inwardly and outwardly.
"It’s good we can talk it out. We’re all here to work for the better. You get back to your work; I’ll head back."
"Ah!"
Lv Wenhua, the manager of the grocery factory, was a man who loved to make connections. When he learned that the flower workshop affiliated with the textile factory was supported by a docunt from the County Committee and turned into a factory, he suspected sothing fishy and inquired around, nearly fainting from shock.
It was inconceivable to him how such a humble workshop could earn foreign currency, and it was negotiated by an unknown rural woman. Back in his office, he couldn’t calm down for a long ti, and every ti he rembered the na ntioned by his relatives, he would space out, occasionally feeling so regret for bargaining with her. Little did he know, she would turn around and help the textile factory accomplish such a significant feat.
Although the Head Flower Factory and the textile factory would be separate entities in the future, the raw materials were always supplied by the textile factory, which also made a contribution to earning foreign currency for the county.
Their grocery factory’s products were selling well now, but how could that compare to earning foreign currency? Whether it was money or reputation, their grocery factory would always be a step below the textile factory from now on.
"Manager, people from the textile factory are here with reporters from the Provincial City. They want to conduct an interview. Do you have ti?"
Lv Wenhua was stunned for a mont and then sprang up from his chair.
"What?"
"The comrades from the Provincial City reporters said they want to conduct an interview. It was recomnded by Shen ng from the bus company. They want to interview how our grocery factory plans to establish a workshop in Xiangyang Commune."
Lv Wenhua was overjoyed and with trembling hands, he instructed his staff to quickly invite the reporters in. This stroke of good fortune was finally coming to their grocery factory.
After getting off work, Shen ng quickly sought out a deserted alley, took out ingredients for hot pot from her space, found a few bottles of juice that children could drink, stuffed them into her bag, and hurried to Uncle Guai’s ox cart.
With Lu Zhenping not at ho and no one to look after the children, she felt restless all day in the county city. As she passed by the county hospital, she saw Yu Xueli coming out. Just as she was about to call out to her, a man suddenly ran up behind Yu Xueli, grabbing her arm, then panickedly let go, looking extrely nervous. Yu Xueli didn’t say much, retreating again and again, the intention to avoid any misunderstandings was especially clear.
Shen ng retracted her hand and watched the two people not far away, raising an eyebrow. The man was clearly interested in Yu Xueli, but it looked like the situation was a case of unrequited love.
She stood for a while, turned and retreated in the opposite direction, and after a while, she ca back. By then, Yu Xueli was already waiting for her, clearly indicating that the man from before was no longer there.
On the way, Yu Xueli was sowhat silent. Shen ng didn’t ask any questions. As a single woman, she had the right to be pursued again. If this man was reliable and had good character, all she could do was wish her well.
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