Su Xiaotian did not give Duan Hongyuan too much guidance. Some things are better learned through a painful experience than through a thousand words of advice.
"I'll discuss this with Director Yu later. Also, Xiang Ying's ex-wife came to see me. I told her that if she has any difficulties in the future, she can come to the factory to find you! If she comes to your door, help her as much as you can. If you can't, call me."
Duan Hongyuan was surprised to hear what Su Xiaotian said.
What did she mean by Xiang Ying's ex-wife?
Divorced?
He hadn't heard anything about it. Wasn't Xiang Ying already locked up?
Moreover, the young boss said it was Xiang Ying's ex-wife, which felt different.
When Xiang Ying got married last year, they all went. His wife was much younger and prettier, and he heard she was a teacher.
This thought flashed through Duan Hongyuan's mind.
For Duan Hongyuan, none of this was important. What mattered was whether it was right for the young boss to do this.
Xiang Ying did such a thing, and the young boss still wanted to help him?
Duan Hongyuan frowned unconsciously.
Su Xiaotian, who was staring at Duan Hongyuan, found it novel.
She thought Duan Hongyuan was someone without his own opinions, who would just agree to anything. It turned out that wasn't entirely the case.
"Assistant Duan, what are your thoughts?"
"Young boss, being soft-hearted is not advisable. If you are soft-hearted this time, perhaps other people in the factory will learn from it in the future!"
Duan Hongyuan's words were spoken with such seriousness and righteousness that Su Xiaotian felt as if she had done something wrong.
Su Xiaotian nodded, "You're right, but this situation is special."
Duan Hongyuan clearly did not believe that the situation was special.
"I suppose you'll know about this matter in a few days. This is someone else's private affair, and I can't say anything for now."
Licheng is not a big city, but it's not small either. Such unusual things would spread in a few days.
By then, it would probably become a topic of conversation in every street and alley. It was normal for Duan Hongyuan to know.
Although Duan Hongyuan still strongly disagreed, since the young boss had said so, he nodded in agreement.
Just as Duan Hongyuan was about to leave, Su Xiaotian spoke again.
"Oh, right. If you have time, keep an eye on Licheng Elementary School these days."
Su Xiaotian was worried that Hu Xiaolian would go to the school alone and suffer.
It was better to find someone to keep an eye on it!
Duan Hongyuan didn't understand the meaning of Su Xiaotian's words, but he still nodded seriously.
The young boss had given him a great opportunity. Even if this matter was unrelated to work, Duan Hongyuan decided to do his best to help.
Thus, Duan Hongyuan went to the entrance of Licheng Elementary School during his free time every day, and even asked a childhood friend to check on it when they had nothing else to do.
Su Xiaotian did not know the feelings with which Duan Hongyuan was carrying out this task. After Duan Hongyuan left, she discussed the factory's plans with Director Yu and others.
Director Yu Guanghui strongly agreed with the plans proposed by Su Xiaotian.
He even felt that the young boss was capable of being a boss for a reason.
With such ideas, she was already ahead of others. According to the young boss's plan, if the factory didn't develop well, it would be their own incompetence.
"It's the young boss who has such foresight and vision," Yu Guanghui praised sincerely.
"Director Yu is too flattering. I'm just thinking about how to make money as quickly as possible and let everyone live a better life."
Although Su Xiaotian had established the factory and hoped it would have better returns, she never thought of making money by exploiting the labor of the factory workers.
Su Xiaotian was resolute in paying the workers what they were owed.
She always believed that to make money, one needed better operating models and concepts.
Not by calculating and profiting from the hard work of the laborers!
"By the way, Director Yu, Duan Hongyuan is a good person. I plan to cultivate him."
When Yu Guanghui heard this, he was not surprised at all.
It was evident from the first time Su Xiaotian saw Duan Hongyuan.
"Does the young boss plan to take Duan Hongyuan to the capital?"
Su Xiaotian shook her head.
"I asked, and he's unwilling to go to the capital, so he'll stay in Licheng. I'll have to trouble Director Yu to train him well!"
That's right, Su Xiaotian had no intention of letting Duan Hongyuan have an easy time.
People need to experience storms to grow.
Finally, Duan Hongyuan's position was also decided: Boss's Assistant, with a position equivalent to Deputy Factory Director.
This way, Duan Hongyuan would also receive a salary increase. For Duan Hongyuan, although he would have to work harder in the future, the salary increase would help improve his family's life, making it worthwhile.
After resolving all the factory matters, Su Xiaotian said goodbye to some familiar people and then returned home with Su Ciliang.
When the siblings arrived home, Chen Zi'an had also arrived.
"Uncle, you're home early today!"
"You two are leaving early tomorrow morning, so how can I, your uncle, not see you off!"
Chen Zi'an sat on the sofa, smiling and joking casually.
"Speaking of which, I should thank you, Uncle, for finding me such a useful person like Duan Hongyuan."
Then, Su Xiaotian talked about her work arrangements for Duan Hongyuan.
When Chen Zi'an heard that Su Xiaotian had promoted Duan Hongyuan and that Duan Hongyuan had accepted, he was extremely surprised.
"This guy is very stubborn. He's afraid of owing favors, so it's rare for him to accept your arrangements."
He had thought of arranging a better job for Duan Hongyuan before, but Duan Hongyuan had refused.
Duan Hongyuan said that he couldn't use his connection with the head of Licheng, his former leader, for personal gain.
He only agreed to work at Luxiangxiang later because it was a private enterprise and did not occupy a formal position.
With such a person, Chen Zi'an couldn't even find an excuse to help him.
"Uncle, this kind of person is worth a better future."
"All his hard work back then was not in vain!" Chen Zi'an said with emotion.
"And the two people on duty at the entrance, I will make proper arrangements for them in the future."
These two people, due to their disabilities, Su Xiaotian couldn't immediately think of a suitable position for them.
However, she had already told Yu Guanghui that starting this month, their salaries would be increased.
When Chen Zi'an heard that Su Xiaotian was even considering these two, it was impossible for him not to be moved.
In the past few years, as the head of Licheng, he had thought about solving the problem of retired soldiers.
However, there were too many of them, and too few formal positions, so he couldn't manage it.
Although he had submitted several reports to the higher authorities, none had been approved.
"Xiaotian, Uncle thanks you!"
"Uncle, they deserve it! When the factory expands in the future, we can also hire more retired soldiers."
Su Xiaotian truly believed that these people who had come through fire and blood had faith and would not do things worse than beasts, like Xiang Ying.