Deng Weijun was truly furious. He never expected someone to spread malicious rumors about Qiao Lanshu, especially dragging Factory Manager Yang Wenyan and himself into it.
Recently, Deng Weijun had just been set up on a blind date with Wang Haitang, and the two were currently in the phase of getting to know each other.
He felt things were going well and was thinking about making it official before the New Year, so he could take his future wife home to visit his parents during the holidays.
But now, someone was actually spreading rumors that he fetched water for Qiao Lanshu every day because they had an improper relationship.
Deng Weijun was so angry that his brain was practically smoking.
He stepped forward, ready to tear down that big-character poster.
However, he was stopped by Qiao Lanshu.
Qiao Lanshu held down Deng Weijun's arm and said, Weijun, do not tear it down. Just let it stay there.
Deng Weijun was shocked. He looked at Qiao Lanshu and said, Sister-in-law, why keep this piece of nonsense?
He would even think it too rough to wipe his behind with if he tore it down for toilet paper.
Qiao Lanshu looked at the people gathered around and slightly raised her voice, It seems everyone still has doubts about my transition to becoming a regular worker. I thought after Director Wei was sentenced for embezzlement, everyone knew the reason behind my promotion. Since you do not know, I will explain it to everyone right here.
The reason I could become a regular worker is that when I was transferred from the pickle workshop to help in the warehouse, I noticed the chaotic inventory data and the missing fried dough twists. This led to finding evidence of Director Wei's embezzlement, recovering tens of thousands of yuan in losses for our factory.
Therefore, after a meeting and discussion among the factory manager, the secretary, and the HR chief, they gave me an extra quota for regularization. I did not take up any of the regular quotas for our food factory this year, so you do not need to hold such a big grudge against me.
Changing the subject, Qiao Lanshu added, As for those saying I have improper morals, that is pure slander. I heard that the crime of slander can also result in a labor camp sentence. This big-character poster is the evidence. Let it stay right here as proof. I am going to find the factory manager right now, and we will definitely find out who posted it!
With that, Qiao Lanshu strode away.
Hearing Qiao Lanshu say this, Deng Weijun immediately straightened his back.
As expected of his sister-in-law, she really had guts!
He would not have thought of all this himself.
He immediately pointed at the people around and said, Nobody tear it down! Whoever tears it down is feeling guilty!
The crowd was left speechless.
The crowd stood there, looking at each other in dismay, feeling a bit nervous.
Someone whispered, We were just gossiping a bit, just casually talking. It does not count as slander, right?
Oh, that is hard to say. Forget it, let us stop talking. Anyway, whether she took up a regular quota or not has nothing to do with us regular workers. It is all those temporary workers causing a fuss. Let us just stay out of it.
Hiss, speaking of which, how can this warehouse keeper be so self-righteous? Isn't her husband infertile? She is pregnant, and she isn't feeling guilty at all?
Who knows? Besides, the infertility thing was just a rumor spread by everyone. How would you know if he is capable or not? Why don't you go to the military base and ask?
Do not scare me. Who would dare go to the military base to ask about that? Just say it directly if you want to get me killed.
Talking among themselves, the crowd quickly dispersed.
Deng Weijun followed behind Qiao Lanshu, wanting to say a few words to her, but remembering the contents of the big-character poster, he did not dare get too close.
Right at that moment, Wang Xue, who had just arrived for work, rushed over.
Deng Weijun quickly called out, Sister, you are here too?
Wang Xue hurried over and said to Deng Weijun, Alright, go do your work. I will handle this.
She rolled up her sleeves as she spoke and said to Qiao Lanshu, Xiao Qiao, let us go. I will walk you to the warehouse. I would like to see who dares to wag their tongues!
Looking at Wang Xue like this, Qiao Lanshu felt a bit touched.
She said, Sister, no rush. Let us go to the factory manager's office first to talk to him about this.
After all, the big-character poster also spread rumors that the child in Qiao Lanshu's belly belonged to Yang Wenyan.
The thoughts in these people's heads were simply unbelievable.
Meanwhile, in Factory Manager Yang Wenyan's office, some female workers were also making a scene.
These female workers were all family dependents working at the factory. Some of them had worked there for a year or two and still had not gotten the chance to become regular workers.
Originally, when they heard that Qiao Lanshu had become a regular worker, many people were dissatisfied.
After all, the quota for becoming a regular worker in the factory was limited each year.
Those who did not perform outstandingly could only keep waiting; some had waited for years.
Qiao Lanshu had only been here for a few months, and she had already become a regular worker. Moreover, she was not promoted from a dependent worker, but from a temporary worker.
This naturally drew jealousy.
Those female workers all came to Yang Wenyan's office. Even Secretary Wen of the factory heard about the matter and hurriedly came over to the office.
The leading female worker was quite smart and did not dare make an issue out of Qiao Lanshu's promotion. She said to Yang Wenyan, Manager Yang, certain female workers in our factory have improper morals and ethical issues. Keeping such people in our factory will ruin the discipline of our food factory. Such people should be criticized in a general assembly, fired, and never hired again.
Another female worker also chimed in, That is right. We all know how strict our factory's requirements for regular employees are. Over the years, it has not been easy for us to become regular workers. Many people lost their qualifications just for saying something unpleasant. Why should someone like her, who engages in improper relationships with men, be allowed to stay in our factory?
The female workers crowded in the office, chattering endlessly, giving Yang Wenyan a headache.
Yang Wenyan had finally been happy all night because of Qiao Lanshu's pregnancy, only to run into this mess today.
He was left speechless.
Secretary Wen had previously gone to the provincial capital for a study meeting and had only returned a few days ago.
He had also seen the big-character poster, but he doubted its contents.
He pushed up his glasses, turned to look at Yang Wenyan, and asked, Lao Yang, what exactly is the background of this warehouse keeper?
Yang Wenyan replied, You know about our factory's Director Wei embezzling the fried dough twists, right?
Secretary Wen nodded. I know about that. This female comrade earned merit because of this incident, which is why she was made a regular worker. Everyone is clear on that. I am talking about her moral conduct.
Those female workers quickly echoed, Yes, Manager, we are not questioning her promotion. We are talking about her moral conduct.
Exactly. It is obvious that her husband is infertile, we all know this. So how did she suddenly get pregnant? Something is fishy here.
Speaking of which, Manager, that Deng Weijun runs over to the warehouse every day, fetching hot water and delivering food to that warehouse keeper. We have seen it many times. We suggest you investigate Deng Weijun thoroughly.
"It wasn't just Deng Weijun, you know. A while ago, there was another man waiting at the factory gate every day for the warehouse keeper to get off work. Who knows what they went off to do together after her shift?"
"That's right, Factory Manager. We aren't trying to stir up trouble on purpose. We are purely doing this for Commander Qin's own good. He probably has no idea what's been going on in our factory and is still completely in the dark."
Hearing the crowd say this, Yang Wenyan let out a cold laugh. "What?" he said. "Are you saying my conduct is problematic too? I'm her cousin, and I invite her over to my house for dinner every day. I suppose I need to be investigated as well, right?"
The female workers exchanged glances. The woman leading the group spoke up, "Factory Manager, we weren't the ones who said that. It was written on that big-character poster. It has nothing to do with us."
