Siheyuan: Start with a big car

On the other side,
Yan Jiekuang seemed particularly excited after becoming Yi Zhonghai's son.
After all, in his view, with Yi Zhonghai's support, reaching the pinnacle of his life would be a piece of cake.

So in the workshop, he reverted to his old ways, always acting nonchalantly whenever he came to work.

As soon as they started work, all the other workers were busy in the workshop.
Yi Jiekuang sat at his workstation with a cigarette dangling from his lips, looking every bit the nonchalant slacker.

A worker nearby couldn't stand it anymore. You see, if Yi Jiekuang did less work, he would have to do more.

The worker reminded Yi Jiekuang: "Yi Jiekuang, it's working hours now, and our work is so busy..."

How can you sit there smoking? Get back to work!

After saying that, the worker suddenly remembered something and laughed, "Oh, I forgot, your name is Yi Jiekuang now."

"Now that you're Yi Zhonghai's godson, do you think you can act with impunity just because you have Yi Zhonghai as your backer?"

The news of Yi Jiekuang changing his surname had already spread throughout the entire steel rolling mill.
The workers in the workshop, however, considered them to be fellow workers and therefore did not speak out about it.

Now that someone had started talking, the workers immediately began to discuss it:

"Haha, that's hilarious! Not only did he accept a godfather, but now he's even changed his surname. This Yi Jiekuang is utterly shameful!"

"Yes, yes, you know what? As his coworker, I can't even hold my head up high now. If anyone asks me about it, I blush!"

"You want to improve? People like that wouldn't even stay in the workshop!"

In the past, although workers also disliked Yi Jiekuang

However, considering they were all fellow workers, they still showed leniency. But this time, what Yi Jiekuang did was truly outrageous.

His coworkers then unleashed a torrent of abuse on him.

Yi Jiekuang never expected that simply being lazy would cause him such a big problem.

He immediately became enraged and shouted, "What nonsense are you talking about?"

I'm telling you, I changed my surname voluntarily, it has nothing to do with you, so all of you shut up!

Also, do I need to work if I'm prone to being absent-minded?

"This has nothing to do with you. If you're so capable, let the workshop foreman come and talk to me!"

Seeing Yi Jiekuang's unwavering stance, the workers in the workshop could no longer hold back.

At that moment, four or five workers ran over and knocked on the workshop director's door.

The workshop foreman had actually heard the noise outside, but considering the recent situation...
Yi Jiekuang had already met with several other factory leaders, so he was unwilling to personally handle the matter.

When the workshop foreman saw the workers coming in, he knew trouble was brewing.

"What's wrong? What happened? You all look so flustered?"

"Director Chen, Yi Jiekuang is not only not working in the workshop, but also causing trouble."
"Let me tell you, if you don't do something about him, don't blame us for being impolite!"

The workshop foreman tried to persuade him further: "Old Liu, we're all colleagues in the same workshop."
Besides, Yi Jiekuang had just been criticized by the factory not long ago.
It wouldn't be appropriate to punish him now, so please let him off the hook."

Upon hearing this, the workers protested.

"Director, let me tell you, if you don't give us an explanation today, then we won't be polite!"

"Yeah, yeah, we're quitting too! Go ahead and get the factory management to punish us!"

After he finished speaking, two workers ran into the workshop and shouted, "Everyone stop working! There are people in our workshop who aren't doing their jobs!"

It's so unfair that we have to do the work for him!
If you can tolerate it, then keep working.
If you can't stand it, then stop now.

We must fight this unhealthy trend to the very end!

It's important to understand that in this era, the workers in the workshop are the true owners of the workshop.

Those workers were all hot-tempered people, and upon hearing this, they immediately threw down their wrenches and stood up.

"We quit! We quit! We quit too!"

"What a joke! We're working so hard, but we still can't get the 'Outstanding Workshop' title, so what's the point of working?"

"Anyone who does the work now is a fool!"

A few young men, worried about getting into trouble, wanted to continue working, but several older workers stepped forward and grabbed them.

"Let me tell you, no one is allowed to work until this matter is resolved, or don't blame us for being impolite!"

You should know that these veteran workers are highly respected in the workshop.
If anyone offends them, they're sure to have a hard time.

Hearing this, the young workers dared not work anymore and could only put down their tools and stand up.

By the time the workshop director arrived at the workshop after receiving the news, production had already completely stopped.

The workshop director's head was buzzing with excitement.

You see, they are currently in charge of a very important shipment.
If that batch of goods cannot be delivered on time, his job as workshop director is over.

"Old Liu, what are you doing? How could you do this?"
Do you still care about the honor of our workshop?

The old worker straightened his chest and said, "Director Chen, it's not that we don't want honor, it's that you don't want honor."

"If we keep that black sheep Yi Jiekuang in our workshop, our workshop will be doomed sooner or later!"

Before the workshop foreman could say anything more, the old worker shoved him aside and said, "Let me tell you, unless you get rid of Yi Jiekuang right now..."
Otherwise, our workshop will absolutely not resume operations!

Seeing this situation, the workshop director was at a loss.

At this moment, the logistics officer in charge of transporting parts arrived and saw that the workshop had stopped operating.

After inquiring about the reason, his expression changed drastically, and he immediately told Deputy Factory Director Zhou, who was in charge of production, about it.

Deputy Factory Director Zhou used to be the lowest-ranking deputy factory director.
Recently, because of Deputy Factory Director Wang's situation, Deputy Factory Director Zhou was promoted to become the factory director in charge of production.

He was very clear that if he wanted to go further, he had to achieve something, so he worked very hard and started checking the reports from each workshop every day when he arrived at work.

Upon hearing the news, he was so shocked that he couldn't close his mouth.

"What? The entire workshop has stopped operating? You're not mistaken, are you?"

“Absolutely right. I even asked the workers in the workshop, and they said they would definitely not resume work!”

Factory Director Zhou's mind started working. He knew that if Factory Director Yang found out about this, his position, which he hadn't even firmly established, would definitely be snatched away.

"No, no, I have to go and see what's going on right now!"

Factory Director Zhou took a deep breath, calmed himself down, and quickly left the office, heading into the workshop.

At this point, there were only a few people left in the workshop.

The workers had decided not to work anymore, so they went home. Factory Director Zhou pushed open the door to the workshop director's office.

Seeing the workshop foreman still sitting there, he angrily asked, "Old Chen, what are you doing? Where are the people in the workshop?"

The workshop foreman said helplessly, "They're not doing any work, what can I do? Director Zhou, I'm practically begging them on my knees!"

Upon hearing this, Factory Director Zhou frowned and said, "I've already questioned several workers..."

How come I heard that this matter is related to a worker in your workshop who doesn't do his job properly?

Why don't you chase that guy away?
"Don't make such a big deal out of this. Are you trying to get me into trouble?"

The workshop director quickly explained, "Director Zhou, although our relationship isn't very close..."
But we've known each other for so many years, how could I possibly harm you?

However, the situation with that easily disintegrated ore is somewhat special.

He's now Yi Zhonghai's godson, and he has a very good relationship with several leaders in our factory.
In this situation, if I were to dismiss him, I'm worried that the higher-ups would cause me trouble.

Factory Director Zhou was furious.

"You old Chen, you're worried they'll cause you trouble, but aren't you worried I'll cause you trouble?"

"I'm telling you, you'd better get rid of Yi Jiekuang right now and bring those workers back, or I'll remove you from your position as workshop foreman right now!"

Hearing this, the workshop director was also a little scared.

"What should I do if those factory leaders cause me trouble?"

"Don't worry, as long as you follow our factory's rules and regulations..."
I believe no one will gossip about it.

Factory Director Zhou knew that the workshop director was a timid person, so he explained things to him at this time.

Seeing that Director Zhou was willing to take responsibility for this matter

The workshop director breathed a sigh of relief and nodded, saying, "Okay, I can deal with Yi Jiekuang, but according to our factory's regulations, I can't kick him out of the workshop."

"Oh dear, how could you be so silly? Who told you to chase him away? We still have so many jobs to do in our factory."

For example, regarding the toilet cleaning position, several cleaners have recently retired, and I think Yi Jiekuang would be a good fit.

You know, the job of a cleaner is tiring and dirty, and no worker wants to do it.

Normally, the steel rolling mill would hire members of the suburban communes to do these things, but now they were going to transfer Yi Jiekuang there, which clearly meant they wanted to get rid of him.

However, the workshop director didn't dare to say anything more and could only nod and say something.

"Alright, let's do it that way. I'll notify Yi Jiekuang now."

The workshop director came into the workshop, and at that moment, Yi Jiekuang was still sitting there, smoking a cigarette and humming a tune.

In his view, now that he has Yi Zhonghai, the workshop leaders can't do anything about him.

Seeing the workshop director approach, Yi Jiekuang flicked his cigarette ash and said, "Director Chen, what's wrong?"
How do you still have the leisure to come here?
You need to bring all those workers back right away, and give them a good scolding.

Make them follow the workshop rules and regulations; otherwise, if this gets back to Deputy Factory Director Wang, it won't be good for your future!

Hearing this, the workshop director felt extremely angry. Just moments ago, he had been thinking about how to help Yi Jiekuang cover up the truth.

Now look what's happened, Yi Jiekuang is actually thinking of dealing with him. People like him deserve a good lesson.

Thinking this, the workshop director said coldly, "Yi Jiekuang, I'm telling you, from now on, you will leave the workshop."

Perfect timing! Our steel rolling mill's cleaning team is short of a cleaner, so you can go and be the cleaner.

Of course, I know you may find it difficult to accept emotionally.
However, I want to tell you that no job is inherently superior or inferior; as long as you work diligently, you are contributing to our factory.

Yi Jiekuang was just thinking about how to threaten the workshop director when he heard this, and his mouth dropped open so wide he couldn't close it anymore.

"What? You actually want me to be a cleaner? Don't you know who my father is?"

"Who your father is has nothing to do with me. I'm warning you one last time."

In this workshop, you must abide by the workshop rules and regulations!

Yi Jiekuang had not expected the situation to change so drastically, and at this moment, he also panicked.

"Director, this is all a misunderstanding! I was just joking with my friends. Please don't fire me! I don't want to be a cleaner!"

Yi Jiekuang was very clear that even with those powerful backers...

But once he becomes a cleaner, it will be a stain on his reputation for life.

In the future, when he becomes a leader, some people will bring it up: this guy used to be a cleaner and swept toilets.

At this point, the workshop director was so angry he wanted to tear Yi Jiekuang apart, so why would he listen to his pleas?
He glared at him and said, "Yi Jiekuang, you haven't realized your mistake yet. You can only improve by working. I'm making you a cleaner for your future."

After saying that, the workshop director looked at the deputy director next to him and said in a cold voice, "Go and call all the workers back to the workshop right now. I want to announce this decision in public."

It's important to understand that the purpose of punishing them for being absent is not simply to expel them from the workforce; the real goal is to get those workers back to work in the workshop.

The deputy director ran to the dormitory and explained the situation to the workers in the workshops. Only then did the workers return to their workshops. Seeing Yi Jiekuang's disheveled appearance, the workers burst into laughter.

"Yi Jiekuang, weren't you so arrogant? What's wrong? Now that you're a temporary worker, let's see if you're still so arrogant!"

"Yeah, yeah, someone like you should have been taught a lesson long ago."

Let me tell you, if it weren't for the fact that we've worked together for so many years, I would have slapped you!

"You better remember this: when you're cleaning, you absolutely must make sure the floor is spotless. If you don't, I'm going to complain about you!"

Yi Jiekuang blushed with embarrassment upon hearing the workers' words.

He turned to the workshop foreman and said, "Foreman, give me half a day. If I can't change your mind, how about you send me over as a cleaner?"

The workshop director certainly knew what Yi Jiekuang's purpose was.

However, he didn't care too much. After all, with Director Zhou around, even if someone wanted to cause trouble, it would be Director Zhou's trouble.

"Alright, Yi Jiekuang, it's not that I'm not giving you face, but I can only give you two hours. If you can't handle it, you'll have to come back and report to the cleaning team."

"Okay, two hours it is!"

Yi Jiekuang had great confidence in Yi Zhonghai and readily agreed. He turned around, ran out of the workshop, and found Yi Zhonghai.

Yi Jiekuang grabbed Yi Zhonghai's arm and said, "Godfather, something terrible has happened!"

Seeing his flustered appearance, Yi Zhonghai looked down on him and frowned, saying, "Yi Jiekuang, what are you doing?"

Didn't I tell you already?
To accomplish great things, one must cultivate self-discipline and remain composed no matter what happens. Only then can you succeed!

(End of this chapter)