Chapter 791: Suspension of Work
With an uneasy mood, Qiu Jianjun followed Lao Wang back to the factory director's office. After closing the door, he couldn't help asking Lao Wang if he had said something wrong just now. He also complained that Lao Wang didn't remind him that he had said so much in front of County Magistrate Lin. What if the leader was unhappy?
"Not really. County Magistrate Lin is very approachable. I heard that he has worked in a company before, so he is very good at this." Lao Wang took a sip from his teacup and said, looking at Qiu Jianjun and smiling, "Don't forget, you two are comrades in arms. Didn't County Magistrate Lin have a good chat with you just now? You are lucky today. Maybe you will catch the eye of the leader."
When Qiu Jianjun thought back to what happened just now, he calmed down and couldn't help but laugh. Indeed, he had a good chat with Lin Yuhang, and Lin Yuhang came to their factory today alone except for a driver, and he didn't put on airs like other leaders, which gave Qiu Jianjun a very good impression.
Patting Qiu Jianjun on the shoulder, Lao Wang joked with him. They had a close relationship. In name, they were superiors and subordinates, but in reality, they were brothers. Lao Wang had always taken good care of his junior fellow apprentice Qiu Jianjun. If Qiu Jianjun could really catch Lin Yuhang's eye, Lao Wang would be happy to see him.
"By the way, what did you want to talk to me about?" Lao Wang suddenly remembered that Qiu Jianjun had come to his office to talk to him about something, so he asked immediately.
"Well... Senior Brother, I would like to apply for a long sick leave, or even take a leave of absence without pay." Qiu Jianjun then remembered the purpose of his visit to Lao Wang, and said immediately.
Lao Wang frowned immediately. He looked at Qiu Jianjun and asked what was going on. Why did he suddenly ask for a long sick leave? He even wanted to take a leave of absence without pay. If it was someone else, Lao Wang might not ask more questions, but this was his junior fellow apprentice, and he was also a technical backbone of the factory. How could he not care?
Qiu Jianjun did not hide it from Lao Wang and told him the real reason immediately. Lao Wang listened to Qiu Jianjun quietly and couldn't help shaking his head.
"Jianjun, I didn't expect you to take this step..."
"Brother, you also know the relationship between Haoqiang and me. Now Haoqiang wants to open a factory and comes to me for help. I can't just stand by and watch, right? Moreover, he has invested all his wealth in it this time. If the factory fails, what will happen to his family?"
"In the past two years, many people have called me out, you know that. But I didn't agree to any of them. But this time is different. Haoqiang is my brother, I can't just stand by and watch, so brother... I'm sorry."
"What nonsense are you talking about? You're still saying sorry. I should be the one to say sorry." Lao Wang patted Qiu Jianjun on the shoulder and said, "I'm an incompetent senior. The factory has not made any progress over the years, and it hasn't brought any benefits to everyone. This is my responsibility. I should be the one to say sorry."
"Over the years, many people have left the factory. They are doing well outside and some have even made a lot of money. To be honest, if I were not the factory director, I might have left like this, not to mention you."
"I'm very grateful to you for not leaving until now. Jianjun, I know Haoqiang. He's smart and courageous. He's really a man who can do business, much better than me. Besides, you have a good relationship and grew up together. I feel at ease if you follow him."
"If you had said this to me yesterday, I would never have stopped you. I would have given you a long sick leave or a leave of absence without pay. But today..."
At this point, Lao Wang paused, lit up a cigarette, took a few puffs, and sighed, "Do you know why County Magistrate Lin came to our factory today?"
Qiu Jianjun cast a questioning look, and Lao Wang said, "To tell you the truth , the county has been studying and supporting the leather products industry these days, and is planning to restructure our factory. County Chief Lin came here this time to get a feel for the situation."
"There is such a thing? Why don't I know about it?"
"I just found out about it. It's normal that you don't know. Besides, who are you? The mayor or a senior city official? Do county leaders need to report this to you first?"
Qiu Jianjun touched his head and chuckled, listening to what Lao Wang continued to say.
"Before you came, County Magistrate Lin and I had a chat. The county is already preparing to set up a development zone. In addition to attracting foreign investment, the main task of the development zone is to develop the local economy. Our Chaoxian textile industry is relatively developed, but in terms of textiles, it is not as good as Shanghai, and it is not as good as Hangzhou. County Magistrate Lin did some research some time ago and thought it would be better to start with leather products, so this time he came to our tannery to take a look and get a feel for the situation."
"Jianjun, I think that this time County Magistrate Lin still values our tannery and the leather industry in our county very much. Moreover, County Magistrate Lin has worked in a company before, and he is not an outsider who pretends to know everything. We are all insiders, and we all know what leather products are. I think if the county is really determined and can vigorously support our factory, the factory should have a good future."
"You are the technical section chief, and you are also a middle-level cadre in the factory. You also know the current situation of the factory. With your ability, it won't be a problem for you to become the deputy factory director in no time. I am more than ten years older than you, and I won't be able to stay in this position for long. After a few years, you can serve as the deputy factory director first, and then find an opportunity for me to make some arrangements. In addition, with the impression that County Magistrate Lin made of you today, maybe the position of factory director will be yours in the future."
"Jianjun, why don't you consider it? How about staying here and doing this? This is a good opportunity, it would be a pity to miss it!"
Lao Wang didn't beat around the bush for Qiu Jianjun and helped him analyze the situation directly. It must be said that he was very kind to his junior brother. If it were someone else, Lao Wang would not bother to say these things.
To be honest, Old Wang's words did make Qiu Jianjun a little excited. If he could become the factory director, it would be a great honor for his family. You know, neither his grandfather nor his father had ever held this position. In the three generations of the Qiu family, only his father had been the deputy factory director. If he became the factory director of the tannery, he would not know how relieved his retired father would be. Even his grandfather who had passed away long ago would probably laugh heartily in the underworld.
But after thinking for a while, Qiu Jianjun shook his head and rejected Lao Wang's suggestion.
First of all, he had already promised Shao Haoqiang, and he should keep his word. This was Qiu Jianjun's bottom line. Moreover, Shao Haoqiang was not an outsider, he was his brother. If he went back on his word, wouldn't that be like standing Shao Haoqiang up? You know, Shao Haoqiang invested all his fortune in this factory!
As for the second point, Qiu Jianjun knows his own limitations. He is a technical expert and understands production, but running a factory requires more than just technical expertise.
Speaking of technology, Lao Wang's skills are not bad either. Don't forget that Lao Wang is Qiu Jianjun's senior brother. Although Lao Wang may not have inherited 100% of Mr. Qiu's technical skills, he has at least 80% of them.
But Lao Wang has been the factory director for so many years, and the situation in the factory has not improved. How can this be due to technical reasons? Qiu Jianjun is also a technician, so it is no problem for him to manage technology and production, but if he is asked to manage marketing and sales, he will be completely at a loss.
Compared to himself, Shao Haoqiang is different. He has been engaged in the sale of labor protection supplies for many years and has already mastered the skills. He can make so much money with humble labor protection supplies, not to mention other better products, such as leather products.
As a brother, Qiu Jianjun knew very well what Shao Haoqiang's strengths were. When he went there, he only needed to focus on technology and production, and Shao Haoqiang would be responsible for the rest. He believed that Shao Haoqiang would be able to do it with his ability and skills, otherwise Shao Haoqiang would not have made such a big decision.
"Brother, I have already promised Haoqiang about this matter. One cannot go back on one's word, so..."
"Okay, since you've made up your mind, I won't force you. It's a bit troublesome to apply for a long sick leave. You have to find someone to issue a certificate or something. It's easier to take a leave of absence without pay. Just write a report and I'll approve it..."
"Then I'll be given a leave of absence without pay. Haoqiang is urging me to go there as soon as possible. One day's delay means one day's expense." Qiu Jianjun said.
Lao Wang nodded and stopped persuading him. He immediately agreed to Qiu Jianjun's decision and asked him to write a report in his office to apply for unpaid leave. After Qiu Jianjun finished writing, Lao Wang took a look at it and took out a pen from his chest to sign it after thinking there was no problem.
"Jianjun, let me ask you one more question, have you thought it through? Once you sign this, you will lose your position as the technical section chief!" When signing for the last time, Lao Wang still asked this question specifically.
Seeing Qiu Jianjun nodded to him solemnly, Lao Wang sighed inwardly, and finally put pen to paper, signed his name on it, then took out the official seal from the drawer, turned it over, blew on it, and stamped it heavily.
After getting the approval, Qiu Jianjun thanked Lao Wang and went to the Labor and Personnel Department. He completed the procedures for unpaid leave and then returned to the Technical Department to announce the matter to his colleagues. In front of everyone's surprised gaze, he packed up his personal belongings and left the factory where he had worked for more than ten years.
That afternoon, Qiu Jianjun came to Shao Haoqiang's factory. The so-called factory was actually a not-so-good bungalow. It was originally a maintenance point of the agricultural technology station. Later, this maintenance point was cancelled, leaving only a frame and a few bungalows.
Shao Haoqiang rented this land through his connections, then had someone clean it up, rebuilt the wall, and built a simple factory building inside, which became the location of the factory.
The factory sign outside had not been hung up yet, and many things inside had not been completed. When Qiu Jianjun arrived there, he saw Shao Haoqiang directing several workers who were busy. When he saw Qiu Jianjun coming, Shao Haoqiang quickly put down the work in his hands and ran over.
"I have completed the unpaid leave , Haoqiang. From now on I will work with you."
"So soon? That's great!" Shao Haoqiang was stunned at first, then he was overjoyed. He stepped forward and put his arm around Qiu Jianjun's shoulder and said affectionately, "I feel completely relieved to have your help. Jianjun, I dare not promise anything else. This factory will belong to us brothers in the future. If I become rich one day, you will have a share. Come on, I'll take you to see our factory. In the future, we brothers will work together and will definitely accomplish something big!"
"Walk!"
For a moment, Qiu Jianjun felt a long-lost passion in his heart. Looking at the still simple factory building in front of him, his heart was full of expectations and confidence for the future.
