Liu Kai Xuan said in a low voice, "Secretary Chen, please convey a message back to Director Yang for me! I have some important matters to attend to tomorrow, and work-related issues can wait until I have some free time!"
"But this..." Chen Guang replied with a distressed face, "Section Chief Liu, can you at least give me a definite answer? Even if you can't come back to work tomorrow, it would be fine if you could come back the day after tomorrow! If you answer me like this, I really won't be able to report back!"
Liu Kai Xuan replied indifferently, "I haven't even made up my mind about this matter yet, so how can I give you a definite answer! It's getting late, you should go back and rest early!"
Chen Guang could only sigh in helplessness and leave.
Not long after Chen Guang left, a middle-aged woman in her 40s rode a bicycle to Liu Kai Xuan's doorstep. This woman had a distinct aura that set her apart from ordinary women; she was likely a leader.
"Comrade, you are Liu Kai Xuan, right?" As soon as she entered, the woman addressed Liu Kai Xuan directly.
Liu Kai Xuan retorted, "May I ask who this female comrade is..."
"Oh, I am Qian Biyue, the deputy director of Qingfeng Heavy Industry Factory!"
"So it's Deputy Director Qian!" Liu Kai Xuan replied with a smile, "Welcome, welcome!"
"It's like this!" Qian Biyue got straight to the point without beating around the bush. "Our veteran technicians at Qingfeng Heavy Industry Factory have long since reached retirement age! However, the enterprise is currently facing a shortage of outstanding talent, and the older workers have been unable to complete their retirement procedures!"
"The old gentleman recommended Comrade Liu Kai Xuan, and we have already arranged a position for him! Once Comrade Liu Kai Xuan arrives, he will directly become the Director of the Engineering Department!"
"Director!" Zhao Tianhai couldn't help but exclaim, "Isn't that two levels higher than a section chief?"
"That's right!" Qian Biyue continued, "Our Technical Department at Qingfeng Heavy Industry Factory was officially expanded into the Engineering Department last year! The factory attaches great importance to talent development! Currently, our mid-to-lower level technical staff are almost at full capacity! However, high-level, high-quality talent is still extremely scarce!"
Liu Kai Xuan asked, "Your factory's mid-to-lower level staff are at full capacity?"
"Yes!" Qian Biyue replied affirmatively. "The Engineering Department currently has one senior technician, two intermediate technicians, and four junior technicians! Additionally, there are six apprentices and interns!"
Jiang Aiying couldn't help but interject, "By the way, I think I know where Qingfeng Factory is located. It's quite far from here, wouldn't commuting every day be inconvenient?"
"That's not a problem either!" Qian Biyue replied generously. "The factory can provide you with a standalone dormitory, a private courtyard with a tranquil environment!"
"Standalone dormitory, private courtyard..." Jiang Aiying's mouth watered. In essence, this was a polite way of saying: it was a villa!
Liu Kai Xuan nodded with satisfaction and replied, "Thank you for Deputy Director Qian's generous offer, but I still need to consider this matter carefully!"
"Of course, this is a big decision, and it requires careful consideration!" Qian Biyue said. "Here is my contact information. If you make up your mind, you can contact me directly!"
Qian Biyue left her contact details and departed in a hurry.
At this point, Jiang Aiying asked, "Kai Xuan, I think the treatment offered by Qingfeng Factory is very good. What do you think?"
Liu Kai Xuan shook his head and sighed, "I'm afraid the resignation letter to Hongxing Factory will be difficult to get approved!"
"I refuse to believe that!" Jiang Aiying said indignantly. "Just a few days ago, Li Deya himself announced on the loudspeaker that you were fired! Does his word as a deputy director mean nothing?"
"After you and Feiyan get engaged, I'll go and fight for you!"
"I appreciate Aunt Jiang's good intentions, but it's best if you don't get involved in this matter," Liu Kai Xuan said in a serious tone. "Li Deya is a narrow-minded and vindictive person! I'm certainly not afraid of him, but it's best if Aunt Jiang doesn't confront him directly. If they retaliate, the consequences could be dire!"
"Alright, then I won't say any more about this matter!" Li Deya was practically a tyrant at Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill. If he set his sights on you, there would be no good outcome. Jiang Aiying and Zhao Tianhai were just ordinary workers; if they angered Li Deya, they could lose their jobs in an instant. Even though Liu Kai Xuan found a job easily after losing his, it was because he possessed a senior technician qualification certificate. For ordinary workers like them, if they lost their jobs, it would be very difficult to get them back.
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The next morning, the engagement banquet for Liu Kai Xuan and Zhao Feiyan was held successfully. There weren't many people from the Liu family, but the Zhao family was very lively, with over a dozen relatives from distant aunts and uncles attending. To ensure everyone had a good meal, two tables of banquets were set up for lunch.
Jiang Aiying was still bothered by Zhao Feiyan's new pink outfit, feeling it was too ostentatious. However, Zhao Feiyan was very fond of it and insisted on wearing it for the engagement.
As noon approached, under the主持 of Wang Yun'e, Liu Kai Xuan handed the prepared betrothal gift of 66 yuan to Jiang Aiying. At this moment, Jiang Aiying pretended to drink tea, "not seeing" the betrothal gift Liu Kai Xuan was offering.
Wang Yun'e reminded her, "What are you standing there for? Call her Mom!"
Zhao Feiyan's face immediately turned red. "Aunt Wang, don't tease me! Who calls their mother at an engagement?"
Wang Yun'e retorted, "You little brat, if you don't know the rules, don't cause trouble!"
With a crowd watching, Liu Kai Xuan nervously called out, "Mom, please accept this betrothal gift!"
"Hehe..." Jiang Aiying couldn't help but laugh. "You really are a silly child! Yun'e was just joking with you!"
"Hehehe..." The guests present also burst into laughter. Zhao Feiyan's pretty face flushed red all the way to her neck, and she covered her face with her hands in embarrassment.
According to custom, the betrothal gift should not have been given by Liu Kai Xuan himself. It was usually handled by the parents of both sides. However, Liu Kai Xuan had no parents. To ease the awkward atmosphere, Wang Yun'e and Jiang Aiying had secretly conspired to create this situation.
The room was filled with laughter and joy. At this moment, the sound of a car engine suddenly came from outside. Everyone looked back and saw that Yang Zheng had arrived by car.
"Director Yang, why have you come!" Seeing this, Zhao Tianhai rushed forward to greet Yang Zheng. However, after walking out, he discovered that Li Deya had also alighted from the passenger seat.