Chapter 101: Even a Stingy Rooster Has to Pluck a Feather
Director Feng coughed twice. “Little Su, our textile factory really is going through hard times. But I just remembered that we still have a batch of defective fabric in the warehouse. Originally, we were going to give it out as employee benefits.
But since the night school is having such a hard time and it’s responsible for cultivating talent, we’ll donate it to you!
That said, I still have to hold a meeting about it—we can’t finalize it just yet.”
In truth, the meeting was just a formality. The decision was already as good as made.
Su He immediately put on a deeply moved expression. “Director Feng, thank you so much!
No wonder Principal Chen kept saying that not only are you capable, but you also have a high level of ideological consciousness and a heart full of love!
Even though this is our first time meeting, I’ve already learned a lot from you. I hope that when you have time, you can come and teach our night school students a few classes to improve our values and broaden our perspective…”
Throughout the entire exchange, Director Gao stood stiffly by like a melon-eating bystander. But when he saw the usually stern-faced Director Feng smiling like a spring breeze, he came to a realization.
Their Director Feng didn’t hate flattery—people were just flattering him the wrong way! They were hitting the horse’s hoof instead of the flank!
But Su He’s compliments? Right on the mark!
This Su He, she’s something else!
She was just supposed to deliver an invitation, but not only did she secure Director Feng’s personal attendance—she even managed to fleece the textile factory!
Forget her words—just her mental composure alone was impressive!
People like her, thick-skinned and tactful, are born for sales!
At that moment, Director Gao decided to approve Su He’s part-time position right away—even if she couldn’t sell a single headband, she was too much of a talent to pass up!
Su He, oblivious to Gao’s internal monologue, let out a breath of relief.
As long as one breakthrough was made, the rest would be easier.
If the textile factory was willing to donate, how could other factories just sit and watch?
Especially those with reputation and pride—none of them would want to lose face.
After laying on another round of praise, Su He said, “Director Feng, I won’t take up more of your time. We look forward to seeing you at the performance.”
Director Feng nodded. “I’ll be there on time. Oh, and tell Old Chen that when he gives thanks, he better list our textile factory first!”
Su He readily agreed. “I’ll be sure to pass that on.”
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After leaving Director Feng’s office, Director Gao gave her a thumbs-up. “Young lady, impressive!”
Su He chuckled. “Please don’t tease me. I still have other factories to visit and deliver invitations. I’ll drop by another day.”
Director Gao silently lit a candle in his heart for the other factory heads. With a mouth like hers, even the stingiest rooster would happily pluck a feather for her!
Leaving the textile factory, Su He headed to the machinery factory.
She first looked for Qian Huifang. “Aunt Qian, I’m here to deliver an invitation from the night school. Could you help introduce me to your Director Hu?”
Qian Huifang’s reaction mirrored Director Gao’s—how had this girl become the president of the night school student council in just a few days?
Still in disbelief, Qian Huifang led her to meet Director Hu.
Director Hu had a completely different temperament from Director Feng—he always wore a smile, but he was sharp and calculating.
As soon as they met, Director Hu began to praise her.
“Little Su, I’ve heard about you for a while now. Recently, the county broadcast station aired several of your articles, including one praising our machinery factory. You’re very talented!”
Su He smiled modestly. “You’re flattering me. I still have a lot to learn from you!
The machinery factory is the leading enterprise in our county, and your contributions are invaluable!
Principal Chen often mentions you, saying you’re not only competent but also very accomplished in literature! He even wants to invite you to teach our students…”
Qian Huifang watched the two of them flatter each other in stunned silence: “…”
Once the pleasantries were done, Su He handed over the invitation. “Principal Chen wanted to come in person, but he’s busy inviting the county leadership. So I came on his behalf.”
Director Hu nodded and glanced at the invitation. “Tell Old Chen I’ll be there on time.”
Su He then launched into her well-rehearsed fundraising speech and made a special point of noting that the textile factory had already donated a batch of fabric.
Inside, Director Hu was cursing.
First, he cursed Chen the Bald for being shameless.
Then he cursed Director Feng for being brain-dead.
They ask and you just give?
Now what am I supposed to do?
If I don’t donate anything, and word gets out, how will the machinery factory save face?
Although he was swearing inside, Director Hu kept his smile.
“Little Su, most of our machinery products aren’t much use to the night school. How about I check if we have any extra industrial vouchers we can donate instead?”
Su He thought, This smiling tiger is way stingier than Director Feng!
After thanking him, she casually added, “Oh, and Principal Chen said the thank-you list will be ranked based on the value of the donations, to avoid disputes over order.”
Director Hu: “…”
Bald Chen, you really know how to twist the knife!
He cleared his throat. “Little Su, I just remembered—we recently started collaborating with the thermos factory in Qi County. We’ll donate a batch of thermoses too!”
Su He beamed and thanked him again before walking out of the office with the still-stunned Qian Huifang.
Qian Huifang’s mind was spinning. Their Director Hu was known as the stingiest man in An County—what got into him today?
He not only offered industrial vouchers but even agreed to donate thermoses?
After leaving the machinery factory, Su He did a quick mental tally and headed to the food factory.
She first met with Office Director Yu Guodong, who had interacted with her once at the night school.
Back then, Yu Guodong was only passing by—not a student.
After Su He explained her purpose, Yu immediately took her to meet Director Tian.
Su He launched into her pitch again—but this time, she hit a wall.
Director Tian put on a defiant look, as if unbothered by boiling water. “Little Su, our food factory isn’t like the machinery or textile factories. We’re really struggling right now.
So even if we wanted to support the night school, we simply can’t.
If the thank-you list doesn’t include us, so be it. Everyone already knows the food factory is having a hard time.”
Of course, this was a blatant lie.
The richest unit in the entire county was the food factory—because in times like these, nothing was more valuable than food!
Yu Guodong thought to himself, Su He is still too young!
That stunt you pulled at the school gate last time—even if you were in the right, you embarrassed the food factory.
And now you want them to donate?
Keep dreaming!
