Siheyuan: I just came across and wanted to chase me away

Chapter 838 Deputy Director Li talks to Gu Nan

Yi Zhonghai hurriedly took two steps forward and said anxiously, "Deputy Director Li, if you can give me another chance, I promise you that I will become an eighth-level fitter with my own strength. When the time comes, I will definitely help you wholeheartedly, solidify your position in the factory, and give you advice and suggestions. I will never be vague."

Deputy Director Li frowned slightly and stared at Yi Zhonghai for a long moment. He knew in his heart that he only had a few trusted people left in the factory. If he could keep an experienced old employee like Yi Zhonghai and use him for his own benefit, he would be a force that could not be ignored. After thinking for a moment, he slowly said, "Okay, I'll give you this chance. But I'll be frank. If you still fail, don't blame me for being ruthless."

When Yi Zhonghai heard this, a glimmer of hope immediately flashed in his eyes, and he quickly said, "Deputy Director Li, don't worry, as long as you give me this opportunity, I will definitely succeed and will never let you down."

Deputy Director Li nodded slightly, without saying anything more, but just waved his hand, signaling Yi Zhonghai to go out.

After Yi Zhonghai left, Deputy Director Li leaned back in his chair, lost in thought. He felt that if he personally went to Gu Nan and secured this opportunity for Yi Zhonghai, he could both win Yi Zhonghai's heart and demonstrate his influence to Gu Nan to a certain extent, killing two birds with one stone. With this in mind, he stood up, straightened his clothes, and prepared to go talk to Gu Nan.

Gu Nan, completely oblivious to all this happening, was completely immersed in the competition, watching the contestants' performances daily. Indeed, many of them displayed impressive abilities. He meticulously recorded their performances, knowing full well that only two would qualify for the promotion.

Days passed like this, the competition gradually drew to a close, and most of the projects had been completed. The news that Yi Zhonghai had become a third-level fitter spread like wildfire throughout the factory, and almost everyone knew about it.

One day after the competition, Deputy Director Li finally found Gu Nan. With a faint smile on his face, he looked at Gu Nan and said, "Deputy Director Gu, I have something to tell you."

Gu Nan actually guessed what Deputy Director Li wanted to talk to him about, but he still pretended to be confused. He looked at Deputy Director Li and asked politely, "Deputy Director Li, what do you want to talk to me about?"

Deputy Director Li, with a big smile on his face, came up to Gu Nan and told him everything about Yi Zhonghai, with a pleading tone in his voice: "Gu Nan, can you please show some leniency and give Yi Zhonghai a chance? Think about it, he is only a third-level fitter now. If this gets out, it will not be good for the reputation of our factory. After all, he has worked in the factory for so many years. Otherwise, let Yi Zhonghai compete again when the time comes, what do you think?" Deputy Director Li said while observing Gu Nan's expression, feeling uneasy, wondering whether Gu Nan would agree.

Gu Nan frowned slightly, looked at Deputy Director Li, and said slowly: "I have already given him a chance. The rules of the competition are fair and just. It is really not a good time to give him another chance now. This is also unfair to other fitters who are seriously participating in the competition." Gu Nan's eyes revealed a hint of embarrassment, but more of it was his adherence to the rules.

Upon hearing this, Deputy Director Li hurriedly continued, "This is for my sake, so please be flexible. I also feel it's a pity about Yi Zhonghai's situation, so please give him another chance, maybe he can prove himself." Deputy Director Li knew that if Yi Zhonghai remained at the third-level fitter, it would have an impact on him and his influence in the factory, so he tried his best to fight for Yi Zhonghai.

Gu Nan looked at Deputy Director Li's anxious expression and sneered inwardly. He thought, since Yi Zhonghai isn't afraid of losing face, then he'll just go along with it and see what tricks he can pull off this time. So, Gu Nan raised his lips slightly and said to Deputy Director Li, "Since you've said that, well, since the competition isn't over yet, let's give Yi Zhonghai a chance."

Deputy Director Li didn't expect Gu Nan to agree so readily. Although he was a little confused as to why Gu Nan gave him this face, he couldn't hide his joy and quickly said, "Deputy Director Gu, thank you so much. I'll leave first and won't disturb you anymore." After that, he hurriedly left Gu Nan's office.

As soon as Deputy Director Li walked out of the office, Yi Zhonghai was like an ant on a hot pan. He immediately went up to him and asked anxiously, "Deputy Director Li, what happened? Did Gu Nan agree to give me another chance?" Yi Zhonghai's eyes were full of anticipation, and his hands clenched unconsciously, as if he had grabbed the last straw.

Deputy Director Li nodded, a serious look on his face, and said, "Okay, Gu Nan, I'll give you one last chance. I fought so hard to get this for you. You have to seize it. If you fail this time, don't blame me for not giving you a chance." Deputy Director Li patted Yi Zhonghai on the shoulder and said earnestly.

After hearing this, Yi Zhonghai felt excited and nodded hurriedly: "I understand, Deputy Director Li, don't worry. I must have been too anxious during the competition that day, so I made mistakes. But now I have almost recovered and I am full of confidence in myself. Even if I can't become a level 8 fitter in this competition, I will definitely be a level 6 fitter." Yi Zhonghai thought to himself that his family still had to make a living in the future, and if he could become a level 6 fitter, no one in the Siheyuan would dare to look down on him.

Yi Zhonghai repeatedly expressed his position in front of Deputy Director Li, vowing that he would do his best. Then he said nothing more, turned around and left, ready to go back and prepare for the competition.

As the day's competition concluded, everyone gathered at the venue. Gu Nan stood before them, cleared his throat, and looked at them. "Masters, Master Yi Zhonghai is getting old, after all. Based on his past abilities, he should have been a level eight fitter. But in this competition, for some reason, he only demonstrated the skills of a level three fitter. So, I'm going to give him another chance to prove himself. What do you think?"

After hearing what Gu Nan said, several workshop directors looked at each other. Although they had some thoughts in their minds, the deputy director had already spoken, so what could they say? So, they nodded in agreement: "Since Deputy Director Gu has said so, we naturally have no objection. Let's do as you say."