MMB Chapter 1455 Steel City Call
Chapter 1455 Steel City Call
Chapter 1455 Steel City Call
The old folks often say that young people act without thinking, relying solely on their ruthlessness and recklessness.
How ruthless can young people be when they get impulsive?
To put it simply, the pheasant trapped in the mud, covered in mud from head to toe, perfectly exemplified the saying "a cornered dog will jump over a wall."
Those who had previously chased after the stick, now surrounded and pursued by Green and his group, demonstrated the ferocity of a cornered beast, illustrating the saying "a rabbit will bite when cornered."
"You fucking bastard—"
Banggeng spat out a mouthful of muddy water, the disgusting taste still lingering in his mouth.
This drainage ditch is only used during the rainy season; otherwise, it is used for sewage discharge and even seawater backflow.
Inland drainage ditches will inevitably become overgrown with weeds if they are not cleaned regularly.
But the ditch where the stick fell in was completely dry, with no weeds at all, but lots of rotten grass roots and household garbage.
Banggeng stood shivering on the edge of the field, watching the dark shadows chasing each other in the night. He almost vomited up his dinner from the night before.
He looked back at the drainage ditch he had just fallen into, still feeling lingering fear.
It doesn't look deep, but if you fall in, you absolutely can't climb out unless you take off your clothes and kick out a landing point. Otherwise, you'll just be a mudfish.
Now you know how the stag climbed up there; his little mudskipper can testify to that.
In late September, on the coast of Yingcheng, gusts of sea breeze blew in, and the already small loaches gradually turned into tiny shrimp.
"They said they came here to learn, to train, and to broaden their horizons, and today they've truly seen it all!"
He rubbed his arms with both hands, wanting his clothes in the mud, but afraid of falling in again.
There was nothing he could do but complain as he smeared the sticky black mud all over his body.
To be honest, this thing isn't as lightweight as clothes, but it's warm enough, though it smells a bit bad.
"Ow—"
A series of howls rose in the distance. These were not the courtship cries of wolves, but rather the desperate howls of a rabbit biting someone. When a beast is about to die, its cry is mournful.
Banggeng felt much warmer and his mind cleared up, so he took heavy steps and followed the sound, stumbling along the way.
He wasn't afraid of danger because he saw Green leading a large group of people to surround them, and the wailing sounds weren't coming from Green or his group.
Even if he couldn't confront the fat man about why he abandoned him, he should at least ask the people who were pursuing him what their intentions were.
Damn it, I'm just a good young man who just came out of the train station, why am I getting in their way? Why are they chasing after me?!
"It's okay, you have ten fingers."
Ge Lin squatted on the edge of the field, tilting his head and carefully discussing with the young man who was being pinned down by Er Gaizi: "I only need one of your fingers at a time."
"Fuck your grandma—"
The young man was truly spirited; he could still curse Greene despite his ruthlessness.
"Full of energy, congratulations!"
Ge Lin tossed the handle in his hand, aimed it at the white finger pressed on the edge of the field, and tapped it down.
Needless to say, his strength was like that of an animal to Old Baduo.
After returning to the mainland with Li Xuewu, he had no worries about food and drink, and his body grew even stronger.
Xilin didn't treat him badly; their combined salaries were enough for him to maintain good health.
"Don't shout, don't shout!" Erga was a ruthless man. Just as Ge Lin made his move, he quickly grabbed a handful of black mud and stuffed it into the mouth of the man beneath him, just in time for the man to shout.
"Woo--Woo--"
A handful of black mud was stuffed into the man's mouth, and he couldn't even shout. He almost choked to death.
In the darkness, one couldn't see the man's expression, but he was trembling all over, unlike when he was cursing earlier. This also showed that Green hadn't held back.
The other accomplices, who were also pinned to the ground, heard the whimpering sound and trembled with fear.
In the middle of nowhere, burying them in a pit would be much more satisfying than this atmosphere.
"You're howling like a ghost in the middle of the night, it scares me—"
Erga Zi was even more of a troublemaker. He chuckled and shook the head of the person beneath him, giving the other a chance to spit out the mud in his mouth.
"Ugh—Huff—"
The man was retching, nauseous, and trembling with fear.
He could no longer feel the pain because half of his arm had lost sensation; this was the body's self-protective mechanism in the face of intense pain.
But once that time has passed, the pain will come like a tidal wave, and that's when it becomes unbearable.
"The night is long, you have time to think it over. Whether you tell me sooner or later is just a matter of how many fingers you have left, I don't care."
Green's voice in the darkness was like a devil tempting people to fall into depravity, and looking at his exotic and rugged face, he looked more like a demon crawling out of hell.
"What do you want me to say?" The young man, with black mud dripping from his mouth, struggled to lift his head to look at the burly man standing close to him, and said with a fixed gaze, "I don't know anything, don't make things difficult for us."
“I didn’t make things difficult for you, you’re the one making things difficult for me—” Green tilted his head and said kindly, “I’ve been waiting for you for so long, and you didn’t even say you were coming to find me. Now that we’ve finally run into each other, it would be a shame not to have a good chat.”
How ruthless he was! Just as he was saying this, and as the man was vaguely recovering from the pain, he slammed the handle down again.
This time, Ergaizi didn't have time to react. The man roared, his body stiffened, and he almost threw Ergaizi off his feet.
However, given his weight and the way he was pressing down, even if the person was a cow, they would have to lie down obediently.
Just as the man roared, a black man suddenly appeared behind Green, startling him.
How to describe it? It's really dark.
Not only Ergaizi, but everyone else who could see the dark figure was stunned.
There were a lot of people there, and there were flashlights available, otherwise...
"What the hell -"
Before Erga Zi could even utter a curse, the black man came up and slapped him across the face. The slap completely stunned him, leaving him speechless and unable to even curse anymore.
Once upon a time, he was a tough guy who had traveled all over the country, and no one dared to slap him in the face.
He'd really met his match today. He couldn't let go of what he was holding, and he got slapped but couldn't retaliate. It was so frustrating.
Green had actually heard the noise behind him a while ago, but he didn't pay attention to it because he only noticed the other person's footsteps.
He never expected that the chubby boy would have the guts to actually hit someone.
"If I hadn't lost my razor, I would have shown you what true clarity is today."
The Black man spoke, his voice hoarse and raspy as he went through puberty, cursing and swearing.
Erga Zi understood, and didn't know whether to be angry or laugh out loud.
You should be angry, right? He was indeed wronged to receive that slap; it was Green's idea to drop the stick.
You'd think the little black guy covered in mud would make you laugh out loud, but he was really funny.
This little brat's fierceness is completely lacking; he talks about being fierce, but he's never seen blood before.
"Talking without doing is just empty talk."
Ergazi slashed his waist and stuck a dagger into the front of Banggeng's toes.
“I have a fat pig here. Come and bleed it. When you go back to Steel City, don’t tell your boss that you came to Yingcheng for nothing and didn’t see anything.”
The scene fell silent for a moment, with only the groans of the person beneath Ergaizi. He was in great pain and probably in a daze, not even aware of what others were saying.
Banggeng glanced at Ergaizi, the fat man who was looking at him with a provocative gaze.
He glanced at Green beside him; the big man also had a calm expression.
As for the others, he didn't come to Yingcheng to be subservient to them.
Have you heard of the Red Star Knife?
Banggeng was stuck there and could only brag on his own. When he bent down to pick up the dagger, his clothes were still falling off, and he couldn't help but shiver when the cold wind blew.
He needs to pee—
He was resentful of Ergaizi and hated that the other party had plotted against him, so he couldn't afford to lose face no matter what.
Ergaizi seemed to be at an impasse with him, not saying a word, just watching him brag indifferently.
The more he acted this way, the more embarrassed Bang Geng became, and the dagger in his hand felt incredibly heavy.
The fat man wasn't pressing down on a pig for the New Year; those grunting and groaning were people.
He was asked to stab this man, but the man, who had never actually used a weapon, resisted the idea from the bottom of his heart.
It was just human instinct, and also constrained by his education; he shouldn't have acted.
A voice inside him kept reminding him that once he made that cut, there would be no turning back.
Once you enter the world of martial arts, it's like entering a deep sea; once you turn back, you're no longer human.
If not a human being, then what is?
He himself no longer knew whether he was a human or a ghost.
The person pinned down by the fat man seemed to have recovered, or perhaps the pain had brought him back to his senses.
As Ergazi relaxed a little, he raised his head, allowing his bloodshot eyes to see the mud-covered child slowly approaching.
This person must still be a bit slow on the uptake, unable to understand why this person is covered in mud.
Wait a minute—!
What's with the little chili pepper coming at me?!
He tried to break free, but Ergaizi held him firmly down, leaving him no freedom whatsoever.
Banggeng crouched down, looked into those sorrowful yet fierce eyes, tilted his head, and asked, "Why did you arrest me? I don't think I know you."
The man was completely bewildered; he couldn't even remember why he wanted to grab this clay figure... Wait a minute!
"Are you that chubby kid?"
The man's skeptical tone deeply stung Bang Geng's heart. He was just not obviously thin, not fat at all!
"You deserve to die—"
Bang Geng gritted his teeth, squeezed the dagger in his hand tightly, and said, "I'll give you a release."
"Are you really that chubby kid?"
The man was still frowning and suspicious, not paying any attention to the little clay figure's feigned fierceness.
"What the hell -"
Bang Geng gritted his teeth, his face flushed, and with his eyes closed, he thrust the dagger in his hand forward with all his might.
The man was still stunned; he didn't react even when the knife was thrust at him, and he couldn't react either.
I was already aware of this when I was caught; tonight, I'm doomed.
Furthermore, since his fingers have already been knocked off, what's the point of spitting them out now?
Is it possible for my fingers to grow back?
People of the martial world grow old, and the affairs of the martial world are left to the martial world.
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"I dare to use young cadres."
Li Huaide raised his hand at the meeting and looked at everyone, saying, "Everyone knows this."
"I also know that some people have reservations about the younger generation of cadres, which I can understand."
He placed his hand back on the conference table, tapping his fingers lightly as he spoke: "But I still hope everyone will speak cautiously about the topics we are discussing today. This is to be responsible to the group and to the parties involved."
"We have already compiled and reported on the individuals we investigated in the early stages, and each of you has a briefing on the situation before the meeting."
Gu Weijie picked up where Lao Li left off, saying, "The core purpose of this meeting is not to remove or replace someone, but whether it is possible not to remove them, or to say who would be more reliable to replace them."
Unlike previous management committee meetings, the doors to the meeting room were open, and one could hear the discussions inside just by getting a little closer.
The weather was fine and clear. Before the meeting started, Li Huaide specifically asked his secretary to open the doors and windows.
Many of the leaders in attendance were heavy smokers, and the meeting room was always filled with smoke halfway through, just like the Queen Mother of the West's Peach Banquet.
The secretary standing at the door could hear the discussion inside, but her eyes were fixed on the corridor.
He can hear, and so do the others; this meeting is still just as important.
As we approach the end of September, only one quarter remains in the year for tackling key challenges and wrapping things up.
The organizational and personnel reform work is also about to enter a phase of summary and changes.
It has been two years since the last major organizational and personnel reshuffle.
Although there were frequent personnel changes within the group during this period, the heads of the branch factories and subsidiaries did not change much.
We can't wait three years, or rather, it will be three years, because this year is the last year of the group's restructuring process, and we can't wait until next spring to make adjustments.
The First Ministry of Machine Building has already sent word, which is not a secret. Based on the assessment opinions from above, it has been agreed that Hongxing Factory will be officially promoted to a group company.
In other words, Hongxing Steel Group would have been able to obtain the official approval for promotion starting in January 1970.
Similarly, after obtaining the approval, Hongxing Steel Group will gradually finalize its organizational structure and personnel structure and report to its superiors for record-keeping.
Some people in the government jokingly call this filing a "list of deities." Two years have passed, and it's time to finally determine who made the list and who was removed.
Today's meeting is the first round of the "Investiture of the Gods" and could very well be an accident.
"Let's talk about the positions held by Comrade Ji Jiuzheng, General Manager of United Energy Development Corporation, and Comrade Zhuang Cangshu, General Manager of Sales Corporation."
Su Weide picked up the conversation, looking at the documents in his hand and said calmly, "I think we should have a proper discussion about this. Those who bring this up in the meeting are the main leaders of each branch company, right?"
He asked that question, but no one nodded or responded.
From the very beginning of the meeting, the atmosphere inside the conference room was somewhat heavy, with everyone wearing a serious face, as if only in this way could they demonstrate their serious and responsible attitude towards their work.
"If you can do it, go for it; if you can't, step down."
Su Weide put down the documents in his hand, looked up at everyone and said, "I have always maintained a cautious and serious attitude towards personnel work."
He scanned the crowd and emphasized, "This concerns the future of the group and the important task of the organization. Selecting and appointing the right people is also our responsibility."
"This isn't the first time Comrade Ji Jiuzheng's name has appeared at a meeting, is it?"
Zhang Jingsong moved the documents beside him and said in a low voice, "It's been almost two years since we arranged for him to take over the energy company, a year and a half."
He then emphasized the timeframe before continuing, "Whether from the perspective of personal performance or work achievements, I don't think he's suitable to continue managing the Energy Development Corporation."
This was the first negative opinion at the meeting, drawing everyone's attention.
No one could voice a more compelling negative opinion than Zhang Jingsong, because he was the head of the Energy Development Corporation.
Despite Li Xuewu's authority to lead and command Ji Jiuzheng within the Liaodong Industrial Leading Group, this is due to his position as Secretary-General and the nature of his business dealings.
The Energy Development Corporation has many mineral resources in Liaodong, which requires him to coordinate with the province, so Ji Jiuzheng is very obedient.
To put it bluntly, apart from Zhang Jingsong, no one, including Li Xuewu, is qualified to be the first to stand up and comment on Ji Jiuzheng, because that's the rule.
Ji Jiuzheng's answer was not unexpected. As Su Weide said, this was not the first time his name had appeared in a meeting and been questioned by everyone.
In addition to questioning his work ability, they also questioned whether his work approach was flawed.
Zhang Jingsong mentioned this point in his subsequent remarks.
"The data is on the table. Compared with other branches, the energy company's overall development is lagging behind, and it is even resting on its laurels."
He frowned and said with great dissatisfaction, "As of today, the data reported by the Energy Corporation shows no positive changes whatsoever."
"We haven't increased mining or production capacity; what we have more of are management problems."
Zhang Jingsong crossed his arms and looked at everyone, saying, "I can tolerate him continuing to train and learn, but the entire energy company, including the group, cannot afford to wait."
"I do not deny Comrade Ji Jiuzheng's efforts, nor do I doubt his organizational discipline, but!"
Once he said that "but," everyone already knew the outcome he was going to deliver.
"As the head of a branch company, it's not enough to just be hardworking and honest; you also need a sharp mind."
Zhang Jingsong nodded his head and said seriously, "I suggest that Comrade Ji Jiuzheng be removed from his position as General Manager of the United Energy Development Corporation."
With sound reasoning and evidence, Zhang Jingsong's evaluation effectively nailed Ji Jiuzheng to the list of those to be removed from the rankings.
After a two-minute silence, Li Huaide raised his head, looked at Li Xuewu, and asked, "What is the Secretary-General's opinion?"
This question is quite unusual, because it shouldn't be asked of him first, either from the perspective of the management committee's ranking or from a management standpoint.
However, since Lao Li has already asked, he can only speak according to that situation.
"The United Energy Development Corporation is not located in Liaodong, but most of its mining operations are in Liaodong."
Li Xuewu nodded and said, "If you asked me, I wouldn't be able to explain how much influence the energy company has in Liaodong."
"Of course, this has to take into account factors such as the fact that the energy company has not been established for long enough."
He paused, not stating his opinion directly, but instead emphasized: "There is a pattern to the growth of cadres. Young cadres need to go through necessary steps, progressive training and development from starting work to maturing and becoming middle or senior leaders of branch companies or groups."
"I am pleased to see that more and more young cadres are emerging on all fronts with their outstanding skills, innovative thinking and vigorous spirit, continuously injecting youthful vitality into the development of the new era."
"I believe this is the ultimate goal and result of the group's organizational and personnel reforms, and also the ultimate expectation when this decision was made."
Li Xuewu nodded and looked at everyone, saying, "However, we can also see that in the process of cultivating young cadres, some units have shown a tendency to be impatient for quick results."
"This is not good, and it goes against the principles required by the Group Management Committee and Director Li."
He tapped his finger on the table and emphasized, "Some units, in their one-sided pursuit of a younger leadership structure, regard the speed of promotion as a key indicator for measuring work performance, ignoring the objective laws of the growth of young cadres."
"This method is just like cooking with 'high heat,' which seems to make the dish take shape quickly in a short time, but the inside is still raw and unripe."
Li Xuewu said in a very powerful voice: "Young cadres trained in this way may meet the 'young' standard in terms of position, but they have shortcomings in terms of ability, experience and mass base, making it difficult for them to truly shoulder important responsibilities."
If someone else said these words, especially someone younger, they wouldn't have the same effect, but coming from Li Xuewu, no one found it incongruous.
Li Xuewu is the most prominent example of the rejuvenation of cadres and the youngest member of the group's leadership team.
Has anyone ever doubted his abilities? Has anyone ever questioned his work approach?
In other words, the group's work strategy was determined by Li Huaide with his support.
Li Huaide has to say that without Li Xuewu, there would be no Hongxing Steel Group today.
Li Huaide had anticipated at today's meeting that some people would criticize his advocacy for younger cadres, which is why he made that statement at the very beginning.
However, the effectiveness can be seen from the statements made by Suweide and others.
At least Suvid didn't take his words seriously.
Li Xuewu's speech immediately escalated the conflict to the question of how to cultivate young cadres.
The entire room was silent as everyone listened to his speech, some even taking notes in their notebooks.
"The growth of young cadres requires a slow and gentle approach."
Li Xuewu softened his tone, but still spoke seriously: "When I say 'gentle fire,' I mean to follow the laws of growth and nurture it patiently."
“'Slow cooking' refers to the continuous accumulation and refinement through practical experience.”
He clenched his fist and nodded slightly, saying, "I believe that the grassroots level is the best 'melting pot' and fertile soil for young cadres to 'take root and grow.'"
"Director Li is a well-known good man who can't bear to see young people suffer any hardship. This is a very common idea among the generation that fought to establish the country."
Li Xuewu glanced at Old Li, then looked at the others and said, "He just can't bear to let the next generation suffer and work hard, but he overlooked a process."
"Only by letting young cadres experience the hardships and challenges at the grassroots level, broaden their horizons, and strengthen their capabilities, can they accumulate experience in solving the urgent problems and concerns of the masses, and improve their abilities in dealing with complex situations, so that their foundation for growth can be more solid and their potential for future development can be stronger."
This is considered criticism, especially in a management committee meeting. Ordinary people wouldn't dare to speak like that.
Some people were already secretly observing Li Huaide's expression; Li Xuewu's remarks at the meeting subtly targeted his organizational and personnel arrangements.
Although today's discussion focuses on the appointments of Ji Jiuzheng, General Manager of the United Energy Development Corporation, and Zhuang Cangshu, General Manager of the Sales Corporation.
Some people might have thought Li Xuewu had gone off-topic, but they still listened very attentively.
This is a summary of the opinions reflected in Lao Li's purpose in convening this meeting and the performance of everyone.
Listening to other people's opinions is not as good as listening carefully to Li Xuewu's, as they are all pointed.
You may not know Lao Li's attitude and opinion on this matter, but it is enough to know Li Xuewu's attitude and opinion on this matter.
In many cases, Lao Li would listen to Li Xuewu's opinions, and even if he didn't agree with them, he would respect Li Xuewu's opinions.
So some people ask, does Li Huaide just listen to whatever Li Xuewu says?
Of course not, but on key issues and work matters, Li Xuewu always finds a way to persuade Lao Li.
Therefore, when Li Xuewu talked about how to cultivate young cadres, everyone wondered if the organizational and personnel reforms were about to usher in a historic transformation.
"Young cadres themselves must resolutely abandon a frivolous mentality and settle down to 'strengthen their skills and build their character'."
Li Xuewu pointed to the documents beside him and said, "Young cadres must be clearly aware that every time they listen to the voices of the masses, it is a test of their abilities; every time they tackle the tough issues in policy implementation, it is an advancement in their skills."
"These experiences may seem trivial, but they are actually the 'secret ingredients' on the road to growth, which can make the original intention purer and the skills more solid."
"I disagree with some voices; they are too utilitarian and can't stand being sidelined."
He stated firmly, "I believe that only by patiently enduring hardship and taking on challenging tasks, and by repeatedly refining ourselves in the crucible of practice, can we move from the naivety of 'armchair theorizing' to the maturity of 'unity of knowledge and action,' and truly grow into pillars of society capable of great use and shouldering heavy responsibilities."
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On September 18, the United Industrial News published a speech by Li Xuewu, Secretary-General of Hongxing Steel Group, at a management committee meeting, entitled "The Cultivation of Young Cadres Requires a Slow and Stewed Approach".
Li Xuewu's speech at the meeting and this compilation report in the United Industrial News failed to save Ji Jiuzheng of United Energy, but they did save Zhuang Cangshu of the Sales Corporation.
The meeting resolutions were implemented quickly and thoroughly, demonstrating the determination of the Group's Management Committee.
The meeting was held on the 17th, and the transfer order and notification were issued on the 18th.
Li Xuewu didn't see the notice; it was in the United Industrial Newspaper and on the factory bulletin board.
Comrade Ji Jiuzheng is relieved of his post as General Manager of Hongxing United Energy Development Corporation and will be assigned to another position.
The announcement only mentioned the removal from office, not the appointment, because Ji Jiuzheng was not removed from office due to organizational discipline or personal mistakes.
It's a branch office, after all; we should give him some face and allow him to tidy up and "reassign him to another position."
"To be honest, it's no wonder Lao Ji was brought down." Bu Qingfang picked up her teacup, took a sip, and looked at Li Xuewu, saying, "In the second half of this year, the leaders frequently asked for data from the Energy Corporation, and I reminded him, but there was no sign of him responding."
"Perhaps he has already tried his best."
Li Xuewu thought for a moment and said, "A person's work capacity has its limits, as does their energy."
“His wife is very supportive of his work, so what’s so hard or difficult about it?” Bu Qingfang said with a smirk, “He’s just not capable enough.”
"Hehe—" Li Xuewu chuckled and said, "Now you really have to do it yourself if you're so capable."
"I really don't want to go, really."
Bu Qingfang put down her teacup and said earnestly, "I used to think about going down to fry the oil once, but it wasn't until I saw Lao Ji's numb eyes that I realized how difficult the work was."
"Everything is difficult at the beginning, that's normal."
Seeing her so exaggerated, Li Xuewu couldn't help but laugh and said, "Ji Jiuzheng has already laid a good foundation for you, so it will be easier for you to start your work at United Energy."
"What if it's a trap?"
Bu Qingfang looked at him and said, "Every time Lao Ji comes back to Beijing and talks to me, his expression is always a mess. It's exhausting just looking at him."
"No matter how tangled the mess is, you can untangle it, can't you?"
Li Xuewu picked up his teacup and said with a smile, "I believe you have the ability."
"I believe in myself, but I really don't want to go through this."
Bu Qingfang rubbed her fingers together and said sincerely, "My daughter also told me that since I took over the management committee's work, I've aged more than three years, and wrinkles have appeared."
"Is it that exaggerated?" Li Xuewu smiled and tapped carefully, then looked up and said, "No way, you look only twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old to me."
That's why I say you're the leader.
Bu Qingfang turned her head with amusement and said, "I admire you just for your ability to fool people."
“Go down there and take a walk. It’s not just my expectation of you, but also Director Li’s trust in you.”
Li Xuewu said earnestly, "You may already know about the discussions at the management committee meeting, and I hope you can also have the opportunity to go down and see for yourself."
Am I considered a young cadre?
Bu Qingfang, of course, knew what had happened at the meeting. After laughing, she looked at him and asked, "Was today's meeting considered an organizational talk?"
"Congratulations in advance!"
Li Xuewu smiled, tapped the table, and said, "Director Li will talk to you later."
"I'm flattered." Bu Qingfang tilted her head and said, "When did Director Li personally conduct organizational talks? I'm under too much pressure."
"This shows the leadership's trust and care for you." Li Xuewu picked up his teacup, took a sip, and said, "My flight is this afternoon, and I'll be busy afterwards, so you still have time to hand over your work."
"Should we hand it over to Deputy Secretary-General Chen?"
Seeing him nod, Bu Qingfang frowned and asked, "What arrangements did Ji Jiuzheng make?"
“If we switch places, he’ll come to the management committee.”
Li Xuewu said calmly, "If you can't do a good job either, your fate will probably be worse than his."
"He got off too easy—"
Bu Qingfang paid no attention to Li Xuewu's threats and warnings; she was bold and daring due to her high skill level.
Having risen through the ranks in the organization, and being a woman at that, she certainly possesses the ability and confidence to do so.
Ji Jiuzheng wasn't incapable of handling the heavy responsibility; rather, he had always worked in the technical department and lacked experience in dealing with complex situations.
If it were Bu Qingfang, who came from the propaganda department, at least she wouldn't be trapped by the intricacies of government offices.
Moreover, Bu Qingfang possesses a decisive and efficient nature, making her capable of shouldering heavy responsibilities.
She was actually United Energy's first choice, but Old Li blocked her.
Without even asking Li Xuewu's opinion, he took the initiative to mention his opinion on investigating Bu Qingfang.
Of course, this opinion wasn't expressed in a meeting, but rather during a private conversation between the two of them.
Li Xuewu had neither agreed nor disagreed; he had already anticipated this day when he arranged for Bu Qingfang to be his deputy.
Of course, it's not that he predicted Ji Jiuzheng wouldn't last long, but rather that this was the situation.
Why was Zhuang Cangshu able to escape unscathed when both of them were placed on the conference table?
Ultimately, the evaluation of cadres depends on their work performance. The data on achievements are there for all to see. No matter how well or outstanding you are in other areas, it cannot hide the fact that the company's overall progress is insufficient and its profitability is inadequate.
Now is a time of great development and progress for the group company. Every branch or factory is changing every day.
United Energy is the only exception.
When Li Huaide was talking to him, he also mentioned that perhaps the blame wasn't entirely on Ji Jiuzheng; United Energy had expanded its operations too much back then.
If Li Xuewu were in charge of this area, Li Huaide wouldn't have to worry at all, and United Energy wouldn't be in its current state.
Li Xuewu has principles, yet he also has no principles at all; to put it bluntly, he'll stop at nothing to achieve his goals.
This is also relative, meaning flexibility.
Ji Jiuzheng had become accustomed to a one-size-fits-all approach to thinking, and the development plan that Li Xuewu had designed for United Energy was still in its early stages.
Li Xuewu knew Ji Jiuzheng very well. He seemed easygoing on the surface, but deep down he had the stubbornness of an engineer.
Zhuang Cangshu is different; he has done a great job in projects such as Tianjin Trade, International Business Division, and Automotive Warehousing Supply Chain.
Although people often complain to the group that he is domineering and doesn't value unity.
In comparison, the difference is immediately apparent.
During this period, we will maintain and support whatever the group needs.
Has anyone reported that Zhuang Cangshu violated organizational discipline?
Yes, the group took this matter very seriously and actually sent an investigation team to investigate, but it turned out to be completely unfounded.
Out of a sense of responsibility to Zhuang Cangshu and the group, Gu Weijie, deputy director of the management committee, went to the sales company for research and had a special talk with the head of the discipline inspection team. This demonstrates their commitment.
Zhuang Cangshu's problem is not his work ability, but the group needs his work ability precisely.
This is also something Li Xuewu needs to remind Bu Qingfang: working in the group for a long time can lead to a habit of focusing on abstract concepts and neglecting practical matters.
You can tell by looking at his work in Liaodong. He basically doesn't exaggerate a particular issue, and even decides to delegate authority after clarifying his thinking.
A balance of control and deregulation reflects a strategic approach and is also a normal working principle for leaders within a group.
He doesn't prioritize the big picture over the small details; he only focuses on important tasks and those that require his attention.
"You really dare to say that—"
As Bu Qingfang saw Li Xuewu off downstairs, she joked, "It seems no one has criticized Director Li at the management committee meeting yet."
"Criticism is normal; our group still values organizational discipline."
Li Xuewu said calmly, "You and I have both worked in the Management Committee Office, and we are still in charge of the Management Committee's work now. No matter what happens in the future, we must have our own principles."
"Enthusiastic service, but never deviating from principles."
Bu Qingfang said with a smile, "This is what you said to me last year when I started working at the Management Committee Office."
"You remember so clearly—"
Li Xuewu smiled and glanced at her, then walked out of the building and stood at the door, saying, "I have only one principle in my position as Secretary-General."
"Don't just parrot what others say, and don't repeat old clichés."
He tapped the ground and looked at Bu Qingfang, explaining, "When working in an organization, especially when you're in charge of the management committee office, you need to have your own opinions and your own judgment. Don't just say what others say. That's what 'following the crowd without saying anything' means."
"Don't use those clichés that people often say; that's what 'avoiding repeating old news' means."
Li Xuewu turned slightly to the side and saw the car parked downstairs. He then nodded to Bu Qingfang and said, "We are both working under Director Li now, so you should dare to express different opinions."
"If none of us dare to express different opinions, then who will? Right?"
Seeing that Bu Qingfang was listening attentively, he smiled and softened his tone, saying, "You've been the secretary-general for almost a year now, do you have any insights or experiences to share?"
"I'd rather learn from you."
Bu Qingfang joked, "You must have more profound insights than I do."
“Then let me explain, and you should be able to understand.” Knowing that he was short on time, Li Xuewu stopped beating around the bush and spoke frankly: “As a secretary-general, you must avoid speaking arrogantly. You must be behaving in accordance with your position and have the ability to speak appropriately.”
As he walked down the steps, Bu Qingfang, who was coming down with him, whispered, "If we speak inappropriately, our colleagues and subordinates will have opinions about us."
Is this my final explanation?
Bu Qingfang looked at him and said, "If Director Li doesn't want to talk to me, then you shouldn't offer any suggestions to Director Li either. I think the position of Secretary-General is quite acceptable."
"Hehehe—" Li Xuewu chuckled and extended his hand to shake hers, saying, "I wish you great success and to shine in your new job."
"Am I a light bulb? I even emit light and heat." Bu Qingfang found it amusing.
After seeing him off, I stood at the bottom of the steps watching the car drive away before turning back to the office building.
In reality, she's like a third wheel in the office right now; countless eyes are watching her.
As soon as the management committee meeting ended yesterday, the group's telephone duty room became busy.
All business leaders in the group received this message through their own channels.
The Energy Corporation is one of the group's most important projects, and everyone wants to take it a step further.
Just as things were getting heated, these people in the organization noticed that the leader's office was unusually quiet.
In the past, if such a great opportunity had arisen, the offices of the relevant leaders would probably have been overflowing with people.
This unusual situation reminded everyone that the position of General Manager of the United Energy Development Corporation was still subject to change, or rather... certainty.
The car was a small car fleet in Shanghai, and Li Xuewu had already gotten used to Han Jiankun's meticulous arrangements.
Although Han Jiankun wasn't driving, he was sitting in the passenger seat.
"Boss, we just got a call from Steel City."
Han Jiankun, having had a rare experience as a secretary, turned around and reported, "Director Ji has disembarked from Yingcheng, accompanied by the foreign businessman At."
(End of this chapter)