The factory director was bewildered, not understanding why Chi Ge brought something up again.
This person was not magnanimous; he was genuinely scared.
As expected, what one fears often comes to pass.
Shi Yuliang then heard Chi Ge speak:
"Shouldn't that person in your factory named Ma apologize?"
Chi Ge held his teacup, speaking casually, as if it were nothing, but Shi Yuliang knew these were Chi Lao's true feelings.
He couldn't help but curse inwardly: That idiot surnamed Ma, why did he have to provoke Chi Ge, Elder Chi?
Doesn't he know to only provoke those he can afford to offend?
Has being a deputy factory director for the past few years made him arrogant?
Does this troublemaker truly understand how high Elder Chi's status is?
Let alone the deputy factory director of the silk factory, even for him, the factory director, to get an audience with Elder Chi was an honor.
Ma Wanguo, lounging in the hospital, sneezed again.
How many times had he sneezed?
He began to suspect he had caught a cold virus in the hospital.
This wouldn't do; should he just check out?
"Nurse, nurse..." Ma Wanguo shouted loudly, craning his neck.
"What's wrong now?" Ma Wanguo's wife asked impatiently.
Her husband had been acting strangely. Just after noon, he suddenly claimed to be sick and insisted on being hospitalized.
It was fine for him to be hospitalized; medical expenses were reimbursed anyway, so they wouldn't have to pay out of pocket.
But asking her to come here and take care of him, did she not have a job?
Yiming Pavilion.
Although Shi Yuliang was cursing Ma Wanguo thoroughly in his mind, he maintained a smile on his face, like a Maitreya Buddha.
"If Deputy Factory Director Ma has done anything wrong, I will definitely make him apologize to you!"
To get Elder Chi's help, let alone make Ma Wanguo apologize, he would even make Deputy Factory Director Ma kowtow if necessary.
However, Shi Yuliang did not expect that as soon as he finished speaking, Chi Ge became displeased again, his face lengthening considerably.
Shi Yuliang suspected that Elder Chi was playing hard to get, deliberately tormenting them.
But could he dare to say that?
No!
"He apologizes to me? He offended me?"
Shi Yuliang was stunned, almost crying.
Elder, please state your demands directly! My slow brain really isn't enough to guess!
"Factory Director, Deputy Factory Director Ma offended Comrade Su Xiaotian!" Lü Ruya suddenly realized something and quickly reminded him in a whisper.
Shi Yuliang looked at Su Xiaotian, hesitating. After many years as colleagues, he knew what kind of person Deputy Factory Director Ma was.
If it was about apologizing to Chi Ge, he might be able to force it, but if it was about apologizing to a young girl, the old man would probably refuse to the death.
This matter needed to be planned carefully!
Seeing the factory director's hesitation, Chi Ge let out a cold snort.
"If you're unwilling, then forget it. My disciple doesn't have to help you with this!"
Shi Yuliang felt like crying but had no tears.
Wasn't this gangster logic?
They were clearly hiring him, so why did it turn into helping?
But what could he say now?
Shi Yuliang truly regretted why he hadn't thought it through and followed Director Lü here.
Originally, these difficult matters could have been left to Director Lü!
No, whoever caused this trouble must resolve it. Ma Wanguo had the ability to cause trouble, so he must have the ability to clean it up.
After sending off the two tearful factory directors from the silk factory, Su Xiaotian felt exceptionally cheerful.
Her gaze towards Chi Ge became even more affectionate.
Grandpa Chi was showing her face.
Hmph, this was the first time she realized how wonderful it was to rely on a big tree for shade, feeling the cool breeze...
"Grandpa Chi!" The little girl's voice became more sweet and sugary.
Huo Sinian, standing nearby, almost got goosebumps all over.
But looking at Chi Ge, he seemed to be enjoying it immensely.
Clearly, this little girl used this tactic often.
"Little girl, whether it works out or not depends on your performance this time!"
Chi Ge had blind faith in Su Xiaotian.
If Su Xiaotian said she understood, he firmly believed it. This time, it was also about paving the way for the girl.
As long as Su Xiaotian performed adequately, her status in the translation circle would be established.
"Grandpa Chi, don't worry. Everyone in the world knows I'm your disciple. No matter what, I can't tarnish your illustrious reputation!"
Huo Sinian, listening from the side, didn't know what to say.
What about serving the country? Wasn't that just said for his benefit?
"Grandpa Chi, is my asking price a bit too high?" Su Xiaotian was a little worried about this.
One hundred yuan per hour, over three days, it was not a small sum.
She didn't know how much this business with the silk factory was worth. If she asked for too much, they probably wouldn't be able to cooperate in the future.
"It's not high; you should have asked for more."
So, did Grandpa Chi mean that this price was actually reasonable, but she just needed to ask for a bit more premium?
She could think about how to extort a little more money.
"Whoever surnamed Ma dares to look down on you, then their silk factory must pay the price for it."
Oh...
Su Xiaotian understood.
"The more you ask for, the more severely the silk factory will deal with Ma Wanguo."
Chi Ge's smiling expression made Su Xiaotian's hair stand on end.
What did this mean?
"No matter how much you ask for, most of that money will be squeezed out of Factory Director Ma. Of course, if he's unwilling to part with it, it's also possible that his tenure as deputy factory director will come to an end."
As if he couldn't see the deep resentment Shi Yuliang had accumulated towards Ma Wanguo.
Chi Ge had no good impression of Ma Wanguo and wanted to teach him a lesson.
Huo Sinian couldn't help but speak at this moment, "Uncle Chi, you're really protective of your own!"
Ma Wanguo was truly unlucky to have provoked such a protective and vengeful old man like Uncle Chi.
"Hmph, I only have this one little disciple. If I don't protect her, am I supposed to wait for others to bully her?"
Huo Sinian rubbed his nose. Forget it, he'd pretend he hadn't said that.
Su Xiaotian was overjoyed and decided to cook a couple of dishes herself.
Why was she happy?
Wasn't she about to have a large sum of money coming in?
Before, working for the electronics factory, she had worked hard for more than ten days and only earned a thousand yuan. This business with the silk factory was good; in three days, she earned more than she had in over half a month of hard work.
"Grandpa Chi, I'll go buy some ingredients and make you two of my signature dishes!"
She needed to buy good food to celebrate.
Su Xiaotian skipped out the door.
Huo Sinian was curious: "Little girl, what good dishes are there at this hour?"
Chi Ge chuckled and said, "Go ahead, go ahead! If you can find fresh fish or shrimp, get some!"
Huo Sinian was even more speechless. Fresh fish and shrimp, even early in the morning, might not be available, let alone at this specific time of day.
Su Xiaotian went out, and Chi Ge spoke with Huo Sinian.
"Sinian, are you familiar with that guy surnamed Ma?"
Huo Sinian shook his head.
He was a consultant, only advising on technical matters. The technical department was not under Deputy Factory Director Ma, so he didn't have much contact with him. At most, he just knew him.
"That guy surnamed Ma probably won't be willing to apologize humbly. We'll see then!" Chi Ge said with a calculating look.
Huo Sinian, however, did not continue to think about the silk factory's affairs. Instead, he focused entirely on what he would eat that evening.
That's right, he had decided that no matter what, he would mooch a meal!