Chapter 226: I Need to Avoid Suspicion
Su He also told him about how she had become the factory director of the Huaihua branch of the textile factory.
While Principal Chen was shocked, he also felt worried.
This girl’s career was growing bigger and bigger—would she still have the mind to go to university?
This time, when they went to the capital, he had to take her to visit Peking University and Jing University.
These two universities were the top in the country, with deep foundations—he needed her to properly experience that atmosphere.
When Su He came out of the night school, the sedan had already been polished to a shine by the gatekeeper, even the wheels wiped clean.
Su He smiled and thanked him, then gave him a pack of cigarettes.
The old gatekeeper was immediately flattered and overwhelmed—Teacher Su might be sharp-tongued, but she was a good person!
The next morning, Su He drove to the textile factory.
The whole factory exploded into chatter!
Where did this troublemaker get a sedan from?
And she can even drive?!
Factory Director Feng, standing by the third-floor office window, also saw it.
Of course he recognized Director Tian’s car, and thought to himself—Tian Xiaokou is really generous to Su He!
Most likely he had heard that Su He became the Huaihua branch director and was afraid she would focus all her energy there, so he was trying to win her over.
After a while, Su He knocked on the door.
“Come in!”
Su He said with a smile, “Director, Director Tian heard that I’ve been running back and forth between the county and Huaihua Commune, so he lent me the car. Said it would save time and improve my work efficiency.”
Director Feng thought, See? Just like I guessed—Tian Xiaokou never does anything without profit.
Su He continued, “Director Tian also said that since my back-and-forth trips are for the textile factory’s work, he’ll provide the car, and you’ll provide the fuel. So… could you approve some gasoline coupons for me?”
Director Feng: “……”
Good you, Tian Xiaokou!
Not only did you curry favor in front of Su He, you even stuck me with the bill!
Director Feng had no choice but to approve the fuel coupons, then said, “Old Tian’s car is quite old. It might break down anytime on the road, so just use it for a couple of days and return it.”
Su He agreed with a smile.
A couple of days?
Until the trip to the capital, this car was basically hers!
After leaving Director Feng’s office, Su He went to the procurement department to find Qiao Yabin.
“Old Qiao, how’s your work handover going?”
Qiao Yabin had also heard that Su He drove to work. The last bit of resistance in his heart completely went out.
His attitude became extremely proper. “Factory Director Su, I’ve mostly finished the handover. It should be done by this afternoon.”
Su He nodded in satisfaction. “Good. Tomorrow morning I’ll pick you up. We’ll go to Huaihua Commune. Bring your luggage—you’ll stay there for a few days.”
“Alright, alright, I understand.”
When Su He left, Qiao Yabin escorted her all the way to the car and watched her drive off before returning to the office.
Director Feng saw everything clearly and thought—Yabin did well. On the surface, he still has to give Su He face, so she won’t become suspicious.
Early the next morning, Su He picked up Qiao Yabin and headed for Huaihua Commune.
Sitting in the passenger seat, Qiao Yabin didn’t know where to put his hands or feet. He didn’t even dare breathe too loudly.
Anyone who didn’t know better would think he was being tortured, not riding in a car!
Su He chuckled. “Old Qiao, no need to be so nervous.
Although we had a bit of misunderstanding before, it wasn’t anything principled.
Once things are talked through, it’s fine.
Our common goal is to make the Huaihua branch thrive—bring benefits to the textile factory and to the local people. Right?”
Qiao Yabin forced a smile. “Factory Director Su, you’re right!”
“Old Qiao, you’re still a bit tense. There’s really no need! Don’t you know me? I’m famously a good person in our factory.”
Qiao Yabin: Do you even believe that yourself?!
Su He continued, “Old Qiao, you have more work experience than me. I’ll handle the big direction, and you take care of the specific matters. What do you think?”
Qiao Yabin: “I’ll follow your lead.”
So you talk, and I do the hard work—I get it!
“Old Qiao, although our Huaihua branch is currently equivalent to just a workshop, and your benefits matches a workshop director, you’ve left your home to work there, so you must have an external assignment allowance. I’ll handle that.
Also, you’ll get one and a half days off each week so you can come back to take care of your family. I’ll reimburse your travel expenses too…”
Qiao Yabin immediately felt warmth in his heart.
This Su He might be a thorny character, but she was a good leader!
What kind of leader would think of these things for their subordinates?!
Take Director Feng, for example—he told him to report things, but didn’t even mention any reward!
Seeing his moved expression, Su He found it amusing.
If you just give someone a sweet date directly, they might not find it sweet. But if you slap them first and then give the sweet date, it tastes sweeter than honey!
When Su He drove into Huaihua Commune, it caused another stir.
After hearing that Su He had become the branch director, Director Luo was very pleased.
Su He had strong feelings for Huaihua Commune—she would definitely fight for greater benefits for it, and she was easier to communicate with.
The site for the Huaihua branch had already been selected, but construction hadn’t started yet.
Su He and Director Luo discussed some more details and set the groundbreaking date for three days later.
Su He said with a smile, “Director Luo, we need to hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony. I’ll invite the guests, and you handle food and lodging.
By the way, the suona players last time were good—get a few more this time, and add a gong-and-drum troupe. Also prepare some flower baskets…”
“I’ll leave Old Qiao here. If you need anything, just communicate with him.”
After the discussion was nearly done, Director Luo said, “Oh right, Little Su, we’ve selected Comrade Zhao Cui’er as the leader of the mobile quality inspection team. Do you have any意见?”
Su He smiled. “Zhao Cui’er is my mother. To avoid suspicion, I won’t express any opinion.”
Director Luo: “……”
Now you know to avoid suspicion? Back then you were all about ‘appointing the capable regardless of kinship’!
After finishing with Director Luo, Qiao Yabin found a chance to speak with Su He alone.
“Factory Director Su, wouldn’t a simple ribbon-cutting ceremony be enough? Is it necessary to make such a big show?”
Su He smiled faintly. “Old Qiao, do you plan to remain just a workshop director forever?”
Qiao Yabin was stunned, then his eyes widened.
What does she mean?
Is she… planning to start something separate with him?!
No… that can’t be, right?!
She’s just a young girl—how could she have such big ambition?!
Besides, the so-called Huaihua branch is just a fenced-off empty lot right now—how could she already be thinking of branching out independently?
As he was thinking, Su He suddenly smiled. “Just joking!
Our Huaihua branch’s hair accessory business is An County’s first foreign trade project—it’s opening a new chapter.
Earning foreign exchange through exports is something to be proud of. Of course we should make it grand, don’t you think?”
Qiao Yabin let out a sigh of relief.
Just as he thought—Factory Director Su couldn’t possibly have such big ambitions.
