In the era of fetal wear, she became the first socialite in Hong Kong

This time, the deputy director of production was retiring, and both the workshop director and deputy director were up for promotion, leaving the deputy workshop director position open to be filled among the team leaders. She didn't have the upper hand in terms of age or seniority, but she had received technical training two years prior and had even contributed to the factory acquiring new equipment in 75.

What the other team leaders can talk about is either their qualifications or the number of technicians they have trained in the past few years.

With her skills, contributions, and having trained two technicians, she actually has a pretty good chance of winning. Even if others have more seniority at the factory than she does, last year's leadership emphasized the need to "respect knowledge and talent," and this year's chairman emphasized that "science and technology are productive forces," making age and seniority restrictions negligible.

Although Bai Ying is introverted and calm, and will never celebrate before the dust settles, she is actually happy in her heart. Even if you count back, no one can become the deputy director of the workshop of a large factory at the age of 24 or 25. This is not done by asking for favors, but purely by personal ability!

But now, the "deputy director" position that she was about to get was gone.

"Director Wang, I understand your concerns, but the daughter of a Hong Kong businessman I met is Miss Fu, the one who donated the automatic winding machine to our factory. I just happened to meet her at the hotel and said hello. Our factory received her donation, so we can't meet her without saying hello, right? Besides, Miss Fu was invited by the country to attend the ceremony."

Li Weihua shook his head slightly, with regret in his eyes: "I know you did the right thing, but you can understand the factory's concerns to some extent, plus you are young. If Director Xue were still here, he could help. It's a pity. Now that things have come to this, you should think more positively. After all, you are still young, and there will always be a chance next time."

He didn't say it clearly, but Bai Ying understood.

To put it bluntly, the more conservative leaders, after years of trepidation, were unwilling to take any risks and simply wanted to play it safe. Interpersonal relationships within the factory were complex, and the other team leaders in the running also had connections up there, so they took advantage of that to try to bring her down. Some simply couldn't bear to see her rise to the top so young, so they took advantage of that to step on her.

"I see. Thank you for telling me."

Li Weihua smiled and patted her shoulder, comforting her: "You are still young, don't dwell on trivial matters."

Bai Ying nodded, left silently, took a big sip of water to calm herself down, and pondered a solution in her heart.

Go ask Director Xue for help?

Theoretically, it was feasible. After all, Director Xue had been transferred to the Ministry of Light Industry, the superior unit of their textile factory. But why? After all, she was just a grassroots official in the textile factory. Even if Director Xue took action, it was probably because of Zi Tao's face.

Selfishly, Bai Ying did not want to rely on the Li family to develop her career.

In fact, if Miss Fu could come forward and donate another machine, this problem could be easily solved, but Miss Fu is not a sucker, and there is no deep connection between them, so how could she keep asking for help?

While Bai Ying was hesitating about the solution, people who were well-informed inside the textile factory had already learned that "Team Leader Bai Ying would not be promoted this time."

It only takes a lunch break for a piece of news to go from being a rumor known only to you and me to becoming a secret known to everyone.

When Bai Ying had no idea what to do and could only calmly accept the gazes from those around her that were filled with many emotions, some regretful, some relieved, some excited, etc., the factory suddenly held a temporary workers' meeting.

The factory director spoke eloquently on the stage: "Comrades: This afternoon, compatriots from Hong Kong and Macao are visiting our factory. Comrades, please maintain good working appearance and show the style of our factory to the visiting Hong Kong businessmen..."

Hong Kong businessman?

In an instant, everyone's eyes turned towards Bai Ying and changed.

Could it be possible that Bai Ying could turn things around?

Bai Ying herself was also stunned.

The day before yesterday, Miss Fu confirmed her workplace with her and said they would meet again another day. Could it be...that it was Miss Fu who came?

*

Fu Ziyan had just received the order to end her punishment copying when she met Bai Ying. She thought it was a great fate, so she went to the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office the next day to apply for a permit to visit the textile factory.

After all, it was a large state-owned factory, and visiting it required certain procedures. Fu Ziyan did not receive permission until noon the next day.

The person who came to inform her was an old acquaintance - Xue Yi, who had been transferred to the Ministry of Light Industry.

Fu Ziyan smiled and asked him to sit down: "Comrade Xue, long time no see. I haven't congratulated you on your promotion yet."

"Thank you," Xue Yi nodded with a smile, "We are all shining in different jobs, contributing to the country and serving the people."

"This visit, Miss Fu, can be considered a revisit to an old place. I still remember that year in the reception room. Thank you, Miss Fu, for helping to recommend the equipment."

"Yes, a few years have passed, and Comrade Xue has been transferred out of the textile factory. But luckily, I still know Comrade Bai Ying from the textile factory, so I can invite her to accompany me."

Xue Yi raised his eyebrows slightly. "What a coincidence! Before I came here, I just heard that Miss Fu met Comrade Bai Ying at the hotel the day before yesterday and they had a very pleasant conversation. I was quite surprised. I didn't expect that Comrade Bai Ying met Miss Fu before me."

Fu Ziyan paused while holding the teacup.

"Comrade Xue, did you hear someone mention him? It was just a casual exchange of pleasantries, how did the news get to Comrade Xue?"

Xue Yi chuckled, "Comrade Bai Ying is incredible. Recently, the textile factory's cadres are on probation for promotions. Comrade Bai Ying is so outstanding, it's no surprise that she'll become the youngest deputy director of a workshop. Young and promising people always make people want to observe them, and I'm no exception."

Fu Ziyan nodded, understanding that Xue Yi was telling her that Bai Ying met with her that day, and her competitors found out and reported it to their superiors.

Her expression remained unchanged, and she said with a smile: "She is indeed excellent. I will definitely see the elegance of this outstanding female comrade this afternoon." She also let the competitors who were playing tricks behind her know that she would protect Bai Ying!

The afternoon sun was dazzling. When the Red Flag car stopped in front of the textile factory, the factory cadres who were receiving guests were under the "welcome banner".

With Bai Ying's identity, she's naturally not a member of the welcoming team, but it doesn't matter, Miss Fu is here to help her~

Although Taozi is not here, no one can bully her future cousin-in-law!

Fu Ziyan did not come alone. She was accompanied by second-generation people of similar age, such as Lu Yan, Huo Jinran, Shen Qingli, etc. This was more of a business visit than a personal itinerary.

She originally wanted to come alone, but after hearing that Bai Ying was facing competition in the workplace, she temporarily summoned the "second generation" to help.

"The textile factories in the capital cover quite a large area."

"There's a lot of land in mainland China, but less in Hong Kong, so naturally the factory area is smaller."

Lu Yan looked at Fu Ziyan and asked curiously, "Yanyan wants to build a textile factory in the mainland?"

Lu Yan misunderstood, but Fu Ziyan did not explain. After all, it was strange for her to come here specifically to help a female worker whom she had only met a few times, and the relationship between Li Zitao and the Fu family had to be kept secret for at least the next twenty years.

She nodded: "I have this plan, but for now I can only start from the south."

"Isn't Miss Fu planning to build a hotel?"

"How can we build just a hotel on such fertile land? It's close to Hong Kong in the south, where land is cheap and labor is plentiful and cheap. It would be a shame not to build a factory on such great conditions."

The leader who was accompanying us on the tour had a look of satisfaction in his eyes. Building factories is a good thing. Building more factories to provide jobs will drive economic development!