Chapter 166: Reinstatement Arrangements

Chapter 166: Reinstatement Arrangements

Chapter 166: Reinstatement Arrangements
Outside Sijiu City, a truck loaded with live pigs slowly approached.

The sunlight shone on the carriage, reflecting a golden glow. The pigs in the carriage lay comfortably, occasionally making a few lazy grunts.

Sun Yongkai suddenly said, "Master Li, how about we wait outside for a while and go in later?"

Li Kailang was puzzled: "Hmm? Is there something wrong with Section Chief Sun?"

"That's nothing." Sun Yongkai stretched out his wrist and pointed to the time.

"Isn't there still some time before the end of the shift? I thought we should wait a little and go in after the end of the shift."

Li Kailang understood what Sun Yongkai meant.

"Okay, let's wait." Li Kailang replied.

"Thank you, Master Li!" Sun Yongkai thanked.

It just so happened that Li Kailang also had to think about how to deal with these pigs.

Because the pigs were purchased in the name of the transport team, it was impossible for Li Kailang to eat all of them by himself.

He needs to come up with something to cover up his lie.

At this time, there was a constant stream of people walking outside the city.

Sun Yongkai looked at the bustling crowds of pedestrians outside. They were talking about the pigs on the carriage, and their eyes were full of envy.

"Look, there are so many pigs. I wonder which factory they are from?"

"Yeah, if I could work in this factory, I would wake up laughing in my dreams!"

"Don't say you woke up from laughing. Look at him. He's grinning just by looking at him. Who wouldn't want to work in this factory?"

The discussions of passers-by made Sun Yongkai feel very satisfied.

He hasn't felt this kind of feeling for a long time.

After a while, Sun Yongkai felt that the time was about right, so he turned to Li Kailang and said:

"Master Xiao Li, it's almost time, we can go in."

Li Kailang came back to his senses: "Oh, it's time, let's go!"

"Rumble--"

The truck sped away in a cloud of dust, moving farther and farther away amid the envious gazes of the crowd.

"Jingle Bell--"

At this time, the noon bell for the end of get off work rang.

"unity is strength!"

"unity is strength!"

"This power is iron!"

"This power is steel!"

When the bell rang for the end of get off work at noon, workers walked towards the canteen in groups of three or five, holding their lunch boxes.

At this time, a truck slowly drove in and headed towards the cafeteria.

"Damn it, which driver is so blind! Didn't he see everyone is going to the canteen? He's blocking the way here!" a worker said angrily.

"Hey, stop swearing. Look at the back, what is that?" A worker nearby pointed at the carriage.

The worker couldn't believe it: "This is a pig? Is it a pig?"

"That should be it? Give me a slap and I'll see if I'm dreaming or not?"

"Snapped--"

"Plop~" the lunch box fell.

"what!"

"Why did you hit me!"

The worker who beat him said innocently: "Didn't you ask me to beat you? Just tell me if it hurts? Are you dreaming?"

"Nonsense! You didn't hold back when you attacked me. This must not be a dream!"

The workers made way for the truck and stopped to watch it slowly drive towards the canteen.

"There's meat! There's meat! There's meat to eat!" someone in the crowd suddenly shouted.

Suddenly, one after another, workers shouted, the sound was deafening, resounding through the sky, and a cheer rang out.

Small canteen.

"What's going on? Why is there so much noise outside?" Director Lu frowned and asked in confusion.

"I don't know. There's nothing to do today. I'll go take a look!" Li Huaide said.

"Okay, wait a minute. The dishes haven't been served yet, let's go and take a look together!" Secretary Lu suggested.

Several leaders looked at each other, with a hint of curiosity and confusion in their eyes, but none of them had any objections.

Director Lu nodded and said, "Okay, let's all go and take a look."

They walked out of the cafeteria and were immediately shocked by the lively scene outside.

I saw the workers walking around excitedly with smiles on their faces, talking about something with each other.

Director Lu stopped a worker who was passing by and asked, "Comrade, what happened outside?"

The worker saw Director Lu and expressed his gratitude: "Thank you Director Lu for your consideration for us workers. You specially sent someone to bring 10 pigs for us. Thank you Director Lu!"

This left Director Lu confused. When did he ask someone to haul 10 pigs?

The steel mill’s pork quota has not yet been delivered, so where will the live pigs come from?

Director Lu looked at the leaders and Li Huaide behind him. They also looked confused and said they didn't know about this matter.

Director Lu felt that something was amiss, so he asked, "Where is the car now? Could you take us to see it?"

"Hey!" The worker quickly responded and took them outside.

Li Kailang parked the truck outside the canteen. Sun Yongkai deliberately did not get out of the car. He stayed in the car, listening to the support of his fellow workers, and was ecstatic.

As long as everyone sees his great contribution, he can regain the position of section chief.

"You small purchasing guys still want to fight with me? It's too early!" Sun Yongkai muttered to himself.

He sat in the driver's seat, his face filled with satisfaction and pride.

At this time, the workers were outside warmly welcoming Sun Yongkai, and the scene was very lively.

Sun Yongkai looked at the enthusiastic workers and felt even more proud.

After waiting for a while, seeing that the crowd was getting bigger, Sun Yongkai opened the car door.

He raised his hand to signal everyone to calm down, then coughed twice and began to speak.

"Good afternoon, fellow workers!"

"Did you see the pigs on the truck?" Sun Yongkai pointed at the truck behind him.

"I see!" the workers responded in unison.

Sun Yongkai continued, "The leaders know that the workers are working hard and it is not easy, so they asked me to purchase for everyone."

"Thank you, leader!" the workers shouted.

Sun Yongkai continued, "These 10 pigs were not easy to come by! I went to all the villages around Sijiu City and went through a lot of hardships to purchase them."

"But seeing everyone happy, my hard work is nothing. As long as everyone can produce for the factory with peace of mind, it's worth it even if I work ten times harder."

Sun Yongkai's words were full of high-sounding words and emotions, which made all the workers feel as if they had been injected with chicken blood, and they all burst into strength.

They wish they could just stop eating and go back to production.

Sun Yongkai saw Director Lu and his men approaching from a distance, and then he said at the right time:
"Of course, I'm not asking you to start production now. After all, you've been working for the whole morning and you're all tired."

"We still have to thank the leaders. If it weren't for the leaders, I wouldn't be able to purchase so many pigs for everyone."

After receiving Sun Yongkai's "calling", all the workers shouted in unison: "Thank you, leader!"

When Director Lu and others came over, they saw the scene in front of them and the enthusiasm of the workers.

Director Lu smiled and commented: "Hmm? This buyer is great to have such awareness."

Li Huaide, who was standing by, knew Director Lu's intentions very well. It was obvious that Director Lu was planning to give Sun Yongkai a promotion and a raise. "Yes! Sun Yongkai was originally the head of the purchasing department. If something hadn't happened a few days ago, he wouldn't have been punished." Li Huaide explained.

Director Lu was a little surprised: "Huh? What's going on? Tell me in detail."

Regarding the punishment of Sun Yongkai, Director Lu only signed to confirm it and had never met Sun Yongkai.

Hearing this, Li Huaide briefly explained: "It's like this, a few days ago a woman came to our factory..."

After listening to Li Huaide’s explanation, Director Lu suddenly understood.

"Is he the Sun Yongkai who was punished a few days ago?"

Li Huaide nodded.

"I don't think he would do anything to harm others. I think the previous punishment was a bit hasty. We should review it again. Deputy Director Li, what do you think?"

Li Huaide did not express his opinion directly: "Director Lu will make the decision. I will follow Director Lu's arrangements."

Director Lu nodded and made a decisive decision: "Then let's review it again."

On the one hand, Sun Yongkai’s contribution was also the reason for making such a decision.

But the most important thing is that the punishment of Sun Yongkai was handled internally, without being announced to the whole factory, and there is a possibility of behind-the-scenes manipulation.

After understanding the situation clearly, Director Lu turned around and went to the canteen.

And Sun Yongkai's reinstatement to his original post has basically become a foregone conclusion.

Li Huaide looked at Sun Yongkai, smiled and nodded.

Seeing this, Sun Yongkai was overjoyed and the smile on his face became even brighter.

"Everyone, go eat. This pig will definitely be eaten by everyone. Don't worry!"

Seeing this, the workers left reluctantly, looking back every three steps as they headed towards the canteen.

After dinner, Li Huaide called Sun Yongkai to his office.

"Sun Yongkai, you did a good job this time."

Li Huaide looked at Sun Yongkai with a smile on his face.

Sun Yongkai was very grateful: "Thank you, Director Li. If you hadn't said a few good words for me in front of the director, I wouldn't have been able to keep my job."

Li Huaide waved his hand and said, "I didn't help you this time. It's all your own fault."

"In the next few days, someone will come to investigate your case again. If you tell the truth then, the punishment against you should be rescinded, and you will be reinstated."

Li Huaide warned again: "You must do your best this time and don't make any mistakes. It may not be so easy next time."

Sun Yongkai nodded repeatedly: "Yes, yes! I promise to do a good job in the future!"

"By the way, Director Li, what should we do with those 10 pigs?"

This problem stumped Li Huaide. Their factory would have pork supply in a few days and there was no need to slaughter pigs.

When I think of something, I ask the person involved: "What are your plans?"

Sun Yongkai thought for a moment, then said, "Director Li, I don't think it's a good idea to slaughter so many pigs at once."

"I see there are a few large yards behind our steel mill. We can just raise the pigs there. Then we can ask the canteen staff to feed and clean the pigs when they have time."

Li Huaide thought this was a good idea: "Okay, let's do as you say."

After the two chatted briefly for a few more sentences, Li Huaide let Sun Yongkai leave.

"By the way, go call Zong Changyi on the way. It's been so many days, and your third department has purchased a lot of pigs, but why doesn't the fourth department have any?"

"Yes, Director Li." Sun Yongkai responded and left quickly.

Sun Yongkai was secretly proud in his heart: "Humph, Zong Changyi, ah Zong Changyi! I didn't expect that I would turn the tables, and you will be scolded!"

He learned from Li Huaide that the leaders had never mentioned any plans to purchase live pigs.

All of this was done by Zong Changyi alone, who lied to him and deceived their three departments.

However, as a blessing in disguise, Sun Yongkai returned to his original position.

As for Sounaga Yoshi, he will be scolded.

On the other side, the transport team.

Li Kailang had a preliminary idea about this matter and planned to discuss it with his master Zhang Jinwu.

After all, the purchase was made in the name of the transport team, and if it was to be distributed to other people it would have to go through Zhang Jinwu.

Zhang Jinwu praised: "You did a good job on this matter. It will be safer to use the name of procurement."

"Since Sun Yongkai already knows about it, we can't keep it to ourselves. We have to let everyone have a share, otherwise it will be hard to explain to everyone."

After some thought, Zhang Jinwu came up with a plan.

"Well, you take out two pigs, and I'll reimburse you in the name of the transport team's purchase, and then we can share them with everyone."

"I won't let anyone suffer a loss with this money, but it won't be too much either."

"This will also shut everyone up. It's also a good opportunity to see if you can get the tasks that other masters don't want to do. It just so happens that you don't have many tasks on hand."

Li Kailang didn't expect it to be so profound. Zhang Jinwu actually thought of using pork to pave the way in exchange for the task.

"As for the remaining three, what do you want to do with them? Do you want to keep them or sell them?"

Li Kailang immediately replied: "Master, this is what I think. We can't eat that much, so why not just keep it alive."

"It just so happens that I know a place that can help keep it. Nothing will go wrong. It's very safe!"

Zhang Jinwu nodded: "Okay, since it's safe, let's do as you say, but the pig feed will cost a lot of money, and I can't let you bear it alone."

"Master, I plan to keep it and it would be best if I can eat it." Li Kailang said.

"Are you going to steal it?" Zhang Jinwu guessed.

Li Kailang nodded: "Master, this pig is only about 10 pounds, and it can be raised bigger. Besides, there are pigs in the factory, and we can't eat more."

Zhang Jinwu confirmed again: "Are you sure you want to steal it? These three pigs can eat a lot of food every day. Besides, it takes a long time for them to grow meat. Do you have enough money?"

"Don't worry, Master, I have enough money!"

Zhang Jinwu lowered his head to think. Sun Yongkai knew about this, and Li Kailang still wanted to steal it, but just taking out two was not enough.

"Well, you take out another pig, so there will be three pigs in total, and keep two for yourself. This way, no one will say anything."

"But these three pigs are sold at the purchase price, so you will lose a lot of money."

"Okay, that's okay!" Li Kailang didn't care.

It would be fine if he could eat two. He has no shortage of meat now, so it would be fine if he could raise two pigs.

The loss was less than 40 yuan, which is not much.

"Okay, let's arrange it this way. I'll assign you a task later. Go out and find someone to slaughter three pigs and bring them to my house. I'll help you."

"I will go talk to the other masters and apprentices in a moment and ask them to get ready and go back with money to buy some."

It can be directly converted into 3 pigs and purchased by the transport team, and then distributed to everyone in the transport team. This is free of charge.

There were about a hundred people in the transport team, and they were given less than 300 kilograms of pork, so each person could get two or three kilograms, which was much more than the monthly supply.

Zhang Jinwu then hinted to the public that Li Kailang bought the car privately with his own money, and although he received subsidies, he still lost money.

This will shut up those who are talking.

"By the way, Master, I have another slaughtered one here, which we brothers can share among ourselves." Li Kailang said again.

"There's another one!" Zhang Jinwu was surprised because Li Kailang didn't mention it before.

"Yeah!" Li Kailang nodded.

"Okay, that's easy. Don't take out the slaughtered ones, just separate these three first." Zhang Jinwu ordered.

As he spoke, Zhang Jinwu took out a dozen big black tens and stuffed them into Li Kailang's hand.

"Take this money. As a master, I cannot let my apprentice pay for it."

"Okay, don't say anything and get out." Zhang Jinwu stopped Li Kailang from saying anything and quickly kicked him out of the office.

After Li Kailang left, Zhang Jinwu sat in the office with a hint of satisfaction in his eyes.

(End of this chapter)