Chapter 173: A Door to a New World Opens
Su He did all this partly out of vanity and a desire to show off, but more importantly, to establish her authority.
Although she had brought in foreign trade orders for the An County Textile Factory and had become the Deputy Director of the Sales Department, she was still young and lacked seniority, which meant she might not have real influence.
They could easily give her an empty title and use her as a mascot.
That’s why she needed people like Director Gao to witness her capabilities firsthand. Once they went back and spread the word, her position in the textile factory and even in An County would be solidified.
Her goal wasn’t just to be a mere deputy director—she was aiming to build a branch factory in Huaihua Commune and become the director herself!
Looking even further ahead, she wanted to weave an inescapable net across An County.
Able to attack, able to defend.
And the day the net was complete would be the day she unsheathed her blade!
*
The car stopped in front of the No.1 Textile Factory office building. Su He led Director Gao and the others to meet Section Chief Yu.
On the way down the hallway, they bumped into Sister Zhang from the Purchasing Department.
Su He introduced both sides, and Sister Zhang greeted them warmly.
Director Gao was once again stunned. The Purchasing Department was different from Sales—they were always proud and hard to deal with, especially in a major factory like No.1 Textile Factory.
What exactly had Su He done?
Why was this older lady looking at Su He like she was her own daughter?
Just then, Section Chief Yu heard the commotion and came out of the office to greet them.
“Little Su, this must be Director Gao from An County Textile Factory, right?”
Director Gao looked at Section Chief Yu’s haircut, which matched Principal Chen’s, and thought: Could they be related?
Su He smiled and introduced the two.
Section Chief Yu grabbed Director Gao’s hand enthusiastically. “Brother Gao! Little Su’s mentioned you many times!
I’ve been wanting to meet you for a long time. So glad we finally have the chance!
An County truly produces talents—just look at these young people. Outstanding! Come in, come in!”
Director Gao exchanged polite words, though internally he was completely disoriented.
This… this was not what he had expected at all!
He’d assumed they would be treated with cold arrogance. Instead—this?
No doubt, this was all thanks to Su He!
*
Once inside, after exchanging more pleasantries, Section Chief Yu said:
“Your An County Textile Factory is now under our No.1 Textile Factory’s account. And since Little Su is officially one of our part-time staff, we’re all family. Treat this place like your home. If you need anything, come to me—I’ll help in any way I can.”
Director Gao responded humbly, but in his heart, Su He’s status was skyrocketing—biu, biu—almost on par with Director Feng now!
Section Chief Yu assigned staff to take them to their dorms, and Su He went along too.
Section Chief Yu really knew how to handle things. The dorms were great—Director Gao even got a single room.
In addition, a liaison was specifically assigned to coordinate between them and various departments.
Principal Chen couldn’t help feeling a little sour.
Just look at the treatment Director Gao was getting: chauffeured cars, a private dorm, free room and board, dedicated service!
Forget a small county factory—even someone from the capital’s textile factory wouldn’t get this kind of red-carpet treatment!
This wasn’t just their ancestral tomb smoking—it was going up in flames!
*
Once only Su He, Principal Chen, and Director Gao remained in the dorm room, Director Gao couldn’t hold it in any longer.
“Little Su, be honest with me—are you related to the director of No.1 Textile Factory?”
Because he honestly couldn’t think of any other explanation!
Su He laughed and shook her head.
“Then what’s going on? Why does Section Chief Yu value you so much?”
You don’t just hand out cars and private dorms like that!
Su He grinned. “It’s nothing much—I just helped No.1 Textile Factory secure nearly $200,000 in foreign trade orders.”
Director Gao: “……”
Principal Chen glanced at Director Gao’s thunderstruck expression and thought: Young people really can’t handle pressure. I’m different now! After eating raw bitter melon for two days, I’m numb to everything!
*
After a long pause, Director Gao finally asked, “Deputy Director Su… how did you do it?”
He was so used to calling her Little Su, he kept slipping.
Su He said casually, “Oh, I’ve been staying at Jinxiang Hotel. There are a lot of foreign guests there. I chatted with a few during meals and just… landed the orders. Oh, and I also helped the S City Food Factory sign a deal worth nearly $100,000. I think making money from foreigners is really easy. Sometimes I even feel a little bad—pulling their wool, and it just comes off in clumps…”
Director Gao: Just kill me now! I can’t take this anymore! I feel like a complete failure!
He grabbed the water cup on the table and gulped down two cups before recovering.
“By the way,” he asked, “you said you met a Ministry of Foreign Trade leader on the train. But didn’t they ride in the First-Class car? How did you meet him?”
“They needed an English interpreter, so I stepped in. Honestly, my English is average. Maybe the foreigners’ English wasn’t that great either. But I completed the task really well. The Ministry official was very kind. He promised to help me secure a seat at the Canton Fair and arranged for me and Principal Chen to stay in the First-Class. Oh, and he also got us a room at Jinxiang Hotel, free of charge.
Really, there’s nothing special about a foreign affairs hotel—it’s just better facilities and better food. But after these few days of greasy food, I’m starting to feel sick just looking at meat…”
Director Gao: Why, oh why, must I hear this?!
*
Principal Chen saw Su He showing off so shamelessly and felt a little itch in his heart.
After she finished, he cleared his throat.
“Little Gao, I’ll have you know this trip to S City wasn’t a waste for me either! On the train, Little Su got a few foreigners to donate $3,600 to our An County night school. With the exchange rate at 1.97 to 1, that’s about 7,000 yuan! At first, I didn’t want to accept it—it came too easily! But Little Su insisted, saying my work in education benefits both the present and the future…”
Director Gao: “……” Principal Chen, I always thought you were a serious and dependable elder. But you’ve changed!
You’re now as shameless as Su He!
*
Director Gao felt mentally crushed.
Meanwhile, Principal Chen felt like he had opened a whole new world.
Oh my goodness!
No wonder Little Su loved showing off all the time—it feels amazing!
When I get back, I’m visiting all those old geezers—especially Old Lu at the provincial night school!
*
At that very moment, Director Lu of the provincial night school was chatting smugly with someone:
“Old Chen’s really losing his grip! I heard he took a little girl and ran off to S City on a business trip! Probably went to S City Night School to ‘learn something.’ Look at him showing off—if you’re going to learn, go to the capital! I bet he just wanted an excuse to go sightseeing!
What a waste of funds! Their An County night school’s already strapped for cash. Now they probably can’t even afford to eat! I’ve already reported it to the higher-ups. When he gets back, he’ll be facing disciplinary action for sure!”
