I was a daigou in the 60s

"Are you saying I'm heartless?"

Deputy Section Chief Zhai was stunned for a moment, then chuckled.

"Are you scared now?"

Xiao Dongqing shook his head.

"Not afraid."

Deputy Section Chief Zhai was a little surprised.

"Are you really not afraid?"

"I'm really not afraid." Xiao Dongqing said firmly.

What is there for him to be afraid of?

Deputy Section Chief Zhai’s brows finally relaxed.

"Okay, as long as you're not afraid, let's go in and talk things out."

"I'll also plead for you. Maybe things won't be so bad."

Perhaps influenced by the optimistic attitude of young people, he felt much more relaxed.

Xiao Dongqing followed the two of them, walked through several winding corridors, and came to an office door.

Deputy Section Chief Zhai walked up and knocked on the door, followed closely by Deputy Manager You and Xiao Dongqing.

After two soft "dong dong" sounds, a voice came from inside the house.

"Please come in."

They pushed open the door, turned left, and saw a spacious office.

There were four desks inside, and there was a person sitting behind each desk.

The office was quiet, with only the sound of keyboards and the occasional turning of pages breaking the silence.

Deputy Section Chief Zhai walked in with Xiao Dongqing, and several leaders looked over with curiosity.

Xiao Dongqing recognized two of them at a glance.

He was an old acquaintance whom I met when we went to the countryside to inspect work together.

"Hey, isn't this Xiao Xiao? I heard that you recently passed the exam and got admitted to our First Department Store."

"It's not easy to go from a new employee to a full-time employee."

"I came here with Chief Zhai today. What's going on?"

Deputy Director Zhu asked with a smile. He was wearing a simple white shirt.

The glasses on the bridge of the nose make him look particularly friendly.

Xiao Dongqing smiled slightly and responded politely.

"Hello, Director Zhu. I do have some things to report today."

"It's only been a few days since we last met, and Xiao Xiao has become so polite that I almost don't recognize him."

"I remember when you were learning Russian, I helped you with your lessons. Did you get your diploma?"

Deputy Director Liu continued.

Xiao Dongqing nodded and smiled.

"I have successfully obtained my diploma. I really want to thank you for your help."

"If it weren't for you, I might not have gotten my diploma."

"It's even less likely that I'll have the opportunity to join the First Department Store."

Deputy Director Liu joked.

"Good boy, we have all seen your progress."

"Ever since I heard you were going to take the exam, Old Xie has been praising you a lot."

"He's always thinking about transferring you to his side."

"You know, his previous secretary Xiao Lin was really envious!"

Xiao Dongqing blushed slightly and said sincerely.

"Secretary Lin is much better than me, but I will definitely work harder and not let you leaders down!"

The opportunity to transfer to backstage work is a great temptation for Xiao Dongqing.

But he also knows that this road will not be easy. Despite this, he is still full of hope.

Looking back, although that inspection trip to the countryside was hard, it also allowed him to establish connections with these leaders.

In order to leave a good impression on others, he always serves his leaders wholeheartedly.

Even if it's just a cup of tea or a little help.

"This kid seems to have grown up in our eyes. It's really a pleasure."

Deputy Director Zhu's words made everyone else in the office laugh, and the atmosphere was extremely harmonious.

Deputy Section Chief Zhai and Deputy Manager You were stunned as they listened.

I didn't expect that Xiao Dongqing had such a deep friendship with Directors Zhu and Liu.

Deputy Manager You thought to himself, could there be some background behind this young man?

But if you think about it carefully, it seems unlikely.

Deputy Director Zhu comes from a family of workers in the supply and marketing system.

Deputy Director Liu is a retired soldier and they do not have any prominent relatives in the local area.

In any case, Xiao Dongqing's performance undoubtedly left a deep impression on everyone present.

For a moment, both of them were a little confused, but they were both surprised and happy.

It’s great to know the leader.

Xiao Dongqing’s matter could have been a big deal or a small deal.

If the leaders are willing to let it go, then it is a small matter and they don't need to worry about being implicated.

Deputy Manager You was holding on to this hope when he suddenly saw the door of the small office on the right open.

Director Xie seemed to be attracted by the noise outside and came out.

Deputy Section Chief Zhai was afraid that Director Xie would speak first, so he quickly spoke first.

"Director Xie, I have something to report to you."

When Director Xie saw Xiao Dongqing, a hint of joy flashed in his eyes.

Just as he was about to chat with this young colleague, he was interrupted hastily by Deputy Section Chief Zhai.

"Please come in and talk." Director Xie's face became serious and he gestured for everyone to enter the office.

Deputy Section Chief Zhai quickly entered the house with Xiao Dongqing and Deputy Manager You.

"...You're saying that someone reported that there was something fishy about Comrade Xiao Dongqing's status as the son of a supply and marketing employee."

"Demand that he be fired?" Director Xie asked seriously.

Deputy Section Chief Zhai nodded solemnly and handed the letter of complaint to Director Xie.

"This is the letter the whistleblower gave to Deputy Manager You."

"Deputy Manager You felt that the matter was of great importance and did not dare to make a decision on his own, so he told me.

I think Comrade Xiao Dongqing is a very outstanding young man.

We should not deny his talent because of his family background. It is unfair to him.

Moreover, if we lose such a talented person.”

"It will be a huge loss to our supply and marketing system!"

Deputy Section Chief Zhai said sincerely.

Director Xie's expression remained unreadable.

He turned to Deputy Manager You and asked.

"You are Xiao Dongqing's direct superior, what do you think?"

Deputy Manager You was stunned for a moment, then immediately remembered what happened between Xiao Dongqing and Director Zhu.

Director Liu's natural and familiar manner during the conversation moved me.

He straightened his back and spoke righteously.

"I think Deputy Section Chief Zhai's point is very reasonable."

"Although Xiao Dongqing is not the son of an employee of our supply and marketing system."

"But he did get into the First Department Store based on his own abilities."

"And it received high praise from Comrade Zhang Fenglan."

“We should give outstanding talents the opportunity to show themselves!”

Deputy Manager You thought to himself, "This is the case."

"Director Xie should understand that he and they are on the same side.

In fact, he couldn't bear to drive away such a talented young man.

Since Xiao Dongqing has his own network of connections, it seems that he should be fine.

Thinking of this, Deputy Manager You breathed a sigh of relief. At least he didn't have to be the bad guy.

Director Xie just nodded slightly.

Then, he looked at Xiao Dongqing with gentle eyes.

"Comrade Xiao, do you have anything to say?"

Deputy Manager You couldn't help but feel nervous, remembering the straightforward words Xiao Dongqing had said to him before.

As expected, Xiao Dongqing spoke.

"Director Xie, I admit that when I took the First Department Store recruitment exam."