MM Racing Chapter 914 Xu Damao is going to work
Chapter 914 Xu Damao is going to work
Deputy Director Li picked up the enamel water cup on the table, took a sip of hot water, warmed his tight throat, and put on a polite smile. He slowly said, "Here's the thing—Xu Damao from our steel mill's publicity department, the one who lives in your courtyard house. You still remember him, right? He's been staying home and not working lately. It's not a big deal that his position is always vacant. The backlog of work has been shared among others. Everyone's already under pressure, and this has caused even more complaints. What do you think, shouldn't we ask him to come back to the factory? Even if you let him do some odd jobs first, it's better to fill the position than to leave it vacant forever."
Gu Nan was slightly startled, the pen gripping his fingertips paused for a split second. He hadn't expected Deputy Director Li to summon him to his office, to go through so much trouble, only to have it all to do with Xu Damao. He clearly remembered Xu Damao chasing him like a mad dog, with Deputy Director Li's presence looming behind him. To say he'd tacitly approved of the situation would be an understatement.
Hearing the other party's words, Gu Nan remained calm, the ripples in his eyes quietly subsided, and he showed a gentle smile instead, and his tone was also somewhat respectful: "Brother Li, you are being polite. You are older than me and have been working in the factory for so many years. You have much more experience than me. Naturally, I will follow your arrangements on this matter. I have no objection."
Deputy Director Li hadn't expected Gu Nan to be so forthright. The smile on his face suddenly grew more genuine. He quickly waved his hand and said, "Hey, you can't say that. Although I hold the title of deputy director, you're also a deputy director now. We're on the same level, so how can we say who will listen to whom? We still have to discuss this, discuss it."
He was calculating: It would be best if Gu Nan handled this matter. After all, Xu Damao and Gu Nan didn't get along well, and they had a long-standing feud. If Gu Nan took over, if anything went wrong later, the responsibility would fall squarely on Gu Nan, and he could cleanly distance himself from any involvement. But to his surprise, Gu Nan, seemingly agreeing with him, actually kicked the ball back with a single sentence, not falling for it at all.
Gu Nan took a sip of hot water from the enamel cup on the table. His tone was still polite, but with an unyielding insistence: "Brother Li, this is not right. Xu Damao has been working with you all these years. In terms of familiarity, I'm afraid no one in the factory knows his personality and details better than you. It's only right for you to make the decision on this matter. I have nothing else to say but to cooperate fully."
Seeing Gu Nan's resolute attitude, Deputy Director Li knew that it would be a waste of time to continue the argument, so he gave up in frustration. He then talked about the production progress of the steel rolling mill and the trivial matters of coordination between the various departments. After a few more words, he stood up and said goodbye.
Gu Nan watched Deputy Director Li's departing back. The polite smile on his lips gradually faded, and his eyes darkened. He knew clearly that Deputy Director Li's visit today wasn't about any discussion, but rather an attempt to dump Xu Damao's mess on him, leaving him to shoulder the blame for a potential explosion.
Besides, everyone in the factory knew that Xu Damao was a favorite of Deputy Director Li, and the two of them were always on the same page. He wouldn't be foolish enough to take on such a thankless task that might even get him into trouble. Furthermore, Xu Damao's limited abilities were completely insignificant in his eyes—even if he did return to the factory, he wouldn't cause any significant trouble, so he wasn't a threat.
After finishing a few documents for the steel mill, the sky outside the window gradually darkened. The setting sun filtered through the glass, casting dappled shadows on the desk. As soon as the bell rang, Gu Nan gathered the papers on his desk, stood up, locked the office door, and, briefcase in hand, headed home. The evening breeze caressed his face, bringing a hint of early summer warmth. But he was thinking, "I have to be wary of what Deputy Director Li and Xu Damao might be up to together."
As Gu Nan walked back to the courtyard in the twilight, he spotted Heizi squatting under the old locust tree at the gate, his tail occasionally sweeping the ground, his eyes warily watching the alley entrance. Upon catching sight of him, Heizi immediately stood up and hurried over to him, whimpering softly, rubbing his head against his trouser leg. His face was filled with an eager expression, as if he had a lot to say.
Just then, the door creaked open, and Ran Qiuye walked out, her apron still stained with flour. She spotted Gu Nan and hurried down the stairs, a look of worry on her face. "Gu Nan, you're finally back. I ran into something today, and I've been worried about it, so I need to tell you something."
Gu Nan turned to look at her, his eyes instantly filled with concern, his brows slightly furrowed. "What's wrong? Are those people in the courtyard gossiping again, or is someone bullying you? Tell me, I want to see who dares to lay a finger on you, I will never forgive him!"
Ran Qiuye waved his hands quickly and told the whole story of the day: "It wasn't anyone from the courtyard. This afternoon, a beggar came to the gate. He was dressed in rags and lingered at the gate for a long time, staring straight into the courtyard.
Heizi was particularly targeting him, baring his teeth and growling at him, as if he was about to pounce. Fearing something might happen, I quickly found a steamed bun and told the beggar to leave. "Do you think there's something wrong with that beggar? Otherwise, why would Heizi be so hostile to him?"
After listening to this, Gu Nan smiled faintly and said in a relaxed tone, "It's okay, it's not a big deal. From now on, don't let these unknown people into the hospital to avoid trouble." He knew in his heart that this was most likely a new trick played by the people who were following him, but he didn't say it out loud - this kind of activity hidden in the dark would only scare Ran Qiuye if he said it, and there was really no need to add to her troubles.
He looked at Ran Qiuye's tense face and said deliberately with a hint of joking: "These are just trivial matters, don't take them to heart. If they really don't know what's good for them and come looking for trouble again, then let Heizi "entertain" them. You still don't believe in Heizi's ability? That roar of his is guaranteed to scare the shit out of people and make them retreat obediently."
Ran Qiuye immediately understood that Gu Nan was trying to comfort her and couldn't help laughing at him - Heizi looked honest and gentle on weekdays, but when he really started to protect someone, his ferocity was indeed unwavering. Last time, when a child in the yard was chased by a wild dog, it was Heizi who rushed forward and drove the dog away. That momentum could really intimidate many people.
Gu Nan said it lightly, but he had already taken this matter to heart. He knew that Ran Qiuye was already tired enough from taking care of the children and doing housework on weekdays. It would be better not to let her know about these dirty things that involved the dark side, so as not to distract her and affect her mood.