Chapter 755 Liu Haizhong's Struggle 9
In the noisy environment of the workshop filled with the smell of engine oil and the sound of metal colliding, only a quarter of an hour had passed quietly, and the steady and somewhat majestic footsteps of the workshop director came from far away. He was seen wearing a neat work suit, with the work badge on his chest gleaming under the light, and he walked into the workshop with big strides and a solemn look.
The workshop was originally filled with various noisy sounds, with workers either concentrating on their work or chatting quietly in groups of two or three. However, when the workshop director appeared in everyone's sight, the entire workshop seemed to have pressed the mute button and instantly became quiet, with everyone's eyes focused on him.
The workshop director stood in the slightly empty space in the middle of the workshop, slowly glanced at everyone present, then cleared his throat and announced in a loud and clear voice: "After careful consideration and research by the factory, from now on, Comrade Liu Haizhong will officially serve as our workshop team leader!"
This news was like a powerful thunderbolt dropped on a calm lake, instantly causing an uproar in the workshop. Those who had just been gloating and looking forward to the show, now seemed to be cast under a spell, their eyes widened instantly, their eyes that were originally somewhat playful were now full of disbelief. Their mouths opened slightly, as if they wanted to say something, but they were speechless for a moment, and could only stand there blankly, their faces full of shock and astonishment.
As for Yi Zhonghai, upon hearing the news, a relieved smile immediately appeared on his face. That smile was like the warm sunshine in spring, dispelling the slightly awkward and tense atmosphere around him. He walked forward with steady steps, came to Liu Haizhong's side, stretched out his hand, gently patted Liu Haizhong's broad shoulders, and said in a voice full of encouragement: "Old Liu, I knew you could do it! Over the years, I have seen your efforts and dedication. Now that you are the team leader, you must work hard, bring honor to our team, and lead everyone to do a better job!"
Liu Haizhong was already very excited about the sudden appointment. When he heard Yi Zhonghai's sincere words, his eyes instantly turned red, as if tears were welling up in them. He tightly held Yi Zhonghai's rough but warm hand, his hands trembling slightly with excitement, and said in a choked voice: "Master Yi, thanks to you for your trust and support all the time. When I encountered difficulties, you pointed me in the direction; when I was confused, you gave me the motivation to move forward. I will definitely live up to everyone's expectations in the future, do my best to do the work of the group well, and make our group the pride of our workshop!"
After becoming the team leader, Liu Haizhong knew that the burden on his shoulders had suddenly become much heavier. This was not only an honor, but also a heavy responsibility. He secretly made up his mind to take the team's work to a new level.
Therefore, before leaving get off work at noon that day, Liu Haizhong called all the members of the team together and held a brief but significant meeting in a corner of the workshop. At the meeting, everyone sat together, the atmosphere was a little tense but also full of expectation.
Liu Haizhong stood in front of everyone, his expression serious and sincere. He cleared his throat, looked at everyone firmly, and said slowly: "Dear brothers and sisters, from today on, I am the leader of our group. I know that in the past, our group had good and bad working conditions. Some people were proactive, while others might be a little lazy. But I believe that everyone has their own shining points, their own unique talents and values. I hope that we can support and help each other like a family in the future, find solutions together when encountering difficulties, and share joy together when we achieve success. I will also do my best to strive for more benefits and opportunities for everyone, make our working environment better, and make everyone more motivated to work."
His words were like a gentle spring breeze, nourishing the hearts of every team member. Everyone was deeply moved after hearing this. Their originally reserved and uneasy expressions became firm at this moment. Everyone nodded in agreement, and some even stood up excitedly and said loudly: "Team Leader Liu, don't worry, we will definitely fully support your work and work with you to do a good job in our team!" That voice full of passion and fighting spirit echoed in the workshop for a long time.
However, although Liu Haizhong tried hard to maintain a calm and humble appearance in front of everyone, when the workers in the workshop finished their work and left in twos and threes one after another, the uncontrollable excitement and pride in his heart was like a flood that broke through the dam, instantly breaking through the psychological defenses he had built with great difficulty, and he felt a little ecstatic.
His belly, which was already slightly bulging, seemed to be even more bulging because of his pride, as if he wanted to announce his "glory" to the whole world. The corners of his mouth rose uncontrollably, almost to his ears, and the smile on his face was as exaggerated as a blooming sunflower, and every wrinkle was filled with unconcealable pride. He walked out of the workshop with big strides, his steps were empty but with a sense of arrogance. His posture was just like a big rooster that had just won a victory and was carried away by his pride. Every step seemed to be stepping on the clouds, and he had completely lost his usual stability and steadiness.
Soon, it was time for lunch. The cafeteria was crowded with people, as lively as a market. There was a long line in front of the food window. People were holding plates in their hands, talking about their day's work while waiting for the steaming hot food. The whole cafeteria was filled with the aroma of food and people's laughter.
As soon as Liu Haizhong walked into the cafeteria, his eyes were like two glass beads, searching for someone to share his "good news" with. He approached everyone he met, so quickly, as if he was afraid of missing any opportunity to show off. His face was full of exaggerated smiles, so big that it almost stretched his entire face, and he shouted at the top of his voice: "Hey, how did you know I became a team leader?" The voice was sharp and piercing, and it seemed particularly abrupt in the noisy cafeteria.
The people he held had different expressions. Some just responded perfunctorily, with a hint of impatience in their eyes, saying "congratulations" but thinking about getting rid of this nagging guy; some smiled awkwardly, forcing a smile uglier than crying, and then quickly found an excuse to leave, such as "I'm going to get food" or "I have an appointment", as if they were carrying some terrible virus in their bangs.
But Liu Haizhong didn't care about that at all. He was like a madman who was overwhelmed by joy. He was still immersed in the joy of his "promotion" and kept repeating the sentence. While he was talking, he patted the other person's shoulder from time to time, as if this would make the other person feel his joy more deeply. His eyes were full of pride and boasting, as if this was the only great joy in the world, and everyone else should cheer for him.
Yi Zhonghai, who was standing aside, was holding a plate, struggling to find an empty seat in the crowd. He finally saw a seat in the corner, and was about to quicken his pace to sit down, when he suddenly heard Liu Haizhong's endless boasting. His brows instantly wrinkled into the shape of the Chinese character "川", and his already serious face became even gloomier. He was speechless, as if he had eaten a fly. He shook his head helplessly, muttering softly: "Look at his character, he just became a team leader, but he's so proud of himself. He doesn't even think about his own worth. If something goes wrong in the future, he'll be so proud of himself." Although the voice was very small, it was full of dissatisfaction and worry about Liu Haizhong's behavior.
Then, Liu Haizhong seemed to have the wind under his feet, and he walked with arrogant steps, stepping heavily on the ground with each step, as if he wanted to make a hole in the floor of the entire cafeteria. He held his head high, his chin almost raised to the sky, and walked towards the food window in a swaggering manner. His posture was exactly like an imperial envoy who had just received an imperial decree and was arrogant.
At this time, He Yuzhu was standing steadily in front of the food window, holding the food tray tightly in his hand, and the food tray was slightly deformed by his grip. He was chatting and laughing with the chef who was serving food, with a relaxed and happy smile on his face, and he laughed heartily from time to time. The chef was also amused by him and laughed so hard that he almost couldn't hold the spoon in his hand. The atmosphere between the two was very harmonious.
Liu Haizhong saw He Yuzhu at a glance, and his eyes, which had been rolling around, instantly lit up, like a meteor that suddenly streaked across the night sky, flashing with excitement and pride. He seemed to have discovered a new world, and his eyes flashed with a greedy desire to show off, and he couldn't wait to show off in front of He Yuzhu.
He immediately quickened his pace, and his already somewhat frivolous pace became even more hurried, as if he was afraid that He Yuzhu would suddenly disappear. He walked quickly to He Yuzhu's side and deliberately raised his voice. The voice was sharp and piercing, as if he wanted everyone in the cafeteria to hear it. He shouted loudly: "Zhuzi, I want to tell you something. I am the team leader now!" The voice echoed in the noisy cafeteria, attracting many people around to cast strange looks.
He Yuzhu was happily chatting with the chef when he was startled by Liu Haizhong's sudden shout. His body trembled violently and the plate in his hand almost fell to the ground. He quickly steadied the plate, turned his head, and looked at Liu Haizhong with disdain, his eyes full of contempt and impatience. He frowned and said unhappily: "Hey, Uncle Liu, you got promoted so fast. It's only been a few days and you've become a team leader. Your promotion speed is faster than a rocket. Aren't you afraid of hurting your waist?"
Liu Haizhong didn't hear the irony in He Yuzhu's words at all, and thought that He Yuzhu was sincerely praising him. He proudly raised his chin, which was almost up to the tip of his nose, and crossed his hands in front of his chest, posing in a condescending manner, and said: "That's right, the factory values me and thinks I am capable, so they let me be the team leader. From now on, my words will count for everything in this workshop. You all have to listen to me, work hard, and don't make any trouble for me." The tone of his voice was as if he had become the local emperor of the workshop, and everyone had to bow down to him.
He Yuzhu secretly laughed in his heart, that smile was like a naughty little mouse running around in his heart, but on his face he pretended to be enlightened, his eyes widened instantly, his face was filled with a smile that seemed sincere and a bit flattering, he quickly said: "Then Team Leader Liu, you have to protect me in the future! Look at me, I'm clumsy at work, just like a headless fly, hammering here and there. Don't make a mistake by accident one day, you will have to bear more of the consequences then, and don't punish me to death." As he spoke, he deliberately made a pitiful look, with his hands slightly spread out, as if he was really a poor little thing who might make mistakes at any time.
When Liu Haizhong heard what He Yuzhu said, he became even more complacent, his complacent spirit was like a mouse that just stole oil, with its tail almost up in the air. He immediately straightened his back and patted his chest vigorously with both hands. The "pa pa" sound was particularly clear in the cafeteria, as if he was announcing his "authority" to the whole world. He patted his chest and assured in a hoarse voice: "No problem, Zhuzi! I'm here to make sure you'll be fine! Just put your mind at ease and work hard. If you have any problems in the future, no matter if it's a problem at work or a little trouble in life, just tell me! I, Liu Haizhong, am a man of my word in the workshop. Can such a small thing really stump me?"
The tone of his voice was as if he was the savior of the workshop and could solve all problems.
He Yuzhu tried hard to hold back his smile, the corners of his mouth almost twitched, he bit his lips tightly, trying not to laugh out loud. He nodded heavily, but a barely perceptible cunning flashed in his eyes, thinking to himself: Humph, let's see how long you can be so proud. You are like that balloon now, getting bigger and bigger, and when something goes wrong one day, it will be like a balloon being pricked by a needle, and it will explode with a "bang", let's see what you will do then.
You might not even have time to cry by then, and you are still here showing off. But on the surface, he still pretended to be very grateful and said, "Thank you very much, Team Leader Liu. I will rely on you in the future."
Liu Haizhong waved his hands proudly and said, "It's just a small matter, Shazhu, I still need to keep this matter low-key and can't tell anyone about it!"