Officialdom: The beautiful leader took me to the top

Li Dong turned his head. "What's wrong?"

Zhao Peng said worriedly, "Brother Dong, I know you meant well by arranging that joint petition."

"However, I feel that doing this is a bit risky..."

"It's not that I'm judging others by my own petty standards, it's just that the world is a dangerous place and people's hearts are complicated."

"This matter involves too many people. Not everyone dares to offend the mine, and not everyone deserves help."

"Among those workers who are owed wages, I believe the vast majority are still willing to resolve this issue."

"But a small number of people are definitely afraid of things getting out of hand and want to take advantage of the chaos."

"Now you should have Brother Han post this in the group chat. If they just cower in fear, that's one thing, but if someone leaks the information and it gets to the mine, that would be terrible!"

Zhao Peng came to the police station as an auxiliary police officer to seek justice for his younger brother.

Now that he has finally found his savior, Li Dong, he certainly doesn't want to let this opportunity slip away.

If this is made public in the group, the mine will definitely take some action.

Guodong Mine is backed by Hanergy Group. With Hanergy Group's capabilities, if they manage to get the reporter from the province back, will his brother's case ever see the light of day again?

Seeing this, Li Dong smiled and said, "Don't worry, someone in the group will definitely snitch!"

Zhao Peng was slightly taken aback. "Team Leader Li, since you already know, then why did you..."

Li Dong explained, "I did this to leave Brother Han a way out."

“Demanding wages is a collective matter; we can’t let Brother Han be the only one to rush to the front.”

"Besides, the media coming down is just making a statement."

"As long as we can help the workers get their back wages, that's enough. This report doesn't necessarily have to be published."

Seeing Zhao Peng hesitate, Li Dong patted him on the shoulder, "Zhao Peng, I know you want to seek justice for your brother, but this matter can't be rushed!"

"Guodong Mine is facing serious problems. It is a serious illness that requires slow and thorough treatment to eradicate it completely."

"Don't worry about the gains or losses of a single city or place. What we need to do is prevent others from repeating the mistakes of your brother!"

Zhao Peng was taken aback at first, but then he understood Li Dong's deeper meaning.

It turns out that Li Dong didn't want to punish the relevant leaders; rather, he wanted to play the long game and catch bigger fish.

At the same age, no wonder he became a team leader and was valued by his superiors; his perspective is truly different.

He only saw his own brother's situation, but Li Dong was looking at thousands of families and the long-term future!

Thinking of this, Zhao Peng's gaze towards Li Dong became even more fervent. "Team Leader Li, I understand. I'll go back now and do as you instruct!"

Soon, miner Brother Han immediately began explaining the situation in the group chat.

They said that reporters from the provincial capital already know about their story, and those reporters are coming to interview them this afternoon.

He is a nobody and his voice carries little weight, so he cannot exert any public pressure.

Those who want their wages should all come to the hospital in the afternoon.

Let's all write a joint statement explaining the situation and sign it collectively!

As for the purpose of signing, Brother Han did not say it explicitly, but everyone in the group knew that he definitely wanted to write a joint statement.

Now that this matter has been brought up in the media, it will definitely offend the mine directly and also bring certain risks.

If anyone tries to take advantage of the situation and profit from it, that won't work.

Even if there are any risks, everyone should share them!

Soon, the group chat exploded with discussion.

The issue of unpaid wages has been a long-standing problem, and people have complained about it for a long time, but no one has come forward to address it.

We've tried contacting reporters before, but no one dared to report on it.

Now that everyone has heard that reporters from the province are involved and will be coming to the mine for interviews, everyone is very cooperative.

Of course, some people are timid and afraid that this matter will escalate, so they remain silent and do not express their opinions.

Upon seeing this, Brother Han directly stated his position in the group chat, "I know this is risky, but one cannot be without conscience."

"It wasn't easy for Officer Li to make this happen; it took a lot of effort and thought. Besides, this is an economic dispute, not within Officer Li's job scope."

Even if it's done, it won't benefit them.

"Officer Li has put in so much effort. If our own people are afraid at this crucial moment, then they deserve not to get their wages back!"

"Later, you will all sign your names, put your fingerprints on them, and hand the materials to me."

"Then send a representative to the hospital."

"When reporters interview me, I will express my demands to them and resolve this matter properly."

"If you're not comfortable with that, you can send someone over to come and do the interview with me."

"But if this petition is missing any one of the names, then this matter is over, and I will simply ask the reporters from the provincial capital to leave."

"I accept not getting my salary!"

After hearing Brother Han's words, everyone broke their silence and expressed their support for Officer Li's work!

Just as Li Dong had predicted, shortly after the message was posted in the group, another message spread like wildfire.

Reporters from the provincial capital are coming down to interview Guodong Mine about its unpaid wages!

At the same time, Li Dong knocked on the door of mine manager Pang Shibiao.

It wasn't Pang Shibiao himself who opened the door, but a woman.

Judging from the looks of it, she must be Pang Shibiao's secretary.

It must be said that Pang Shibiao truly lived up to his reputation as the local tyrant of Guodong Mine, and he certainly knew how to enjoy life.

The woman in front of me is very beautiful, not the kind of ordinary-looking woman.

On the contrary, she has a fresh and refined appearance and looks exceptionally young, probably not long after graduating from university.

Moreover, given Pang Shibiao's status and rank, he should not have been qualified to have a secretary.

Not to mention Pang Shibiao, even Chairman Zhao Hongbo didn't dare to appoint a full-time secretary.

But this Pang Shibiao dared to keep a mistress in a golden house!

The girl in front of him must have been informed beforehand, because her eyes lit up when she looked at Li Dong. "You must be Officer Li, right?"

Li Dong nodded. "It's me. I've come to report to Mine Manager Pang..."

Before Li Dong could finish speaking, the girl hurriedly interjected, "Mine Manager Pang has been waiting for you all morning. He canceled all his meetings this morning in order to discuss work with Officer Li."

"Manager Pang also said that Officer Li can just go straight in when he arrives."

"Officer Li, this way please!"

While they were talking, the girl walked ahead and led the way.

Li Dong glanced at the other person's back and couldn't help but make a guess.

This girl looks like she just graduated and has only been working at Guodong Mine for a short time. She probably doesn't have a deep connection with Pang Shibiao yet.

I just don't know what Pang Shibiao's purpose was in placing a secretary in his office.

Since it was their first meeting, Li Dong didn't say much.

He only nodded slightly in thanks after the other party came out of Pang Shibiao's office.