Chapter 222: Director Little Su
The Trading System was so regretful its circuit boards were turning green!
If it had known things would turn out like this, it shouldn’t have listened to the other systems’ slander and provoked its host.
Hmph, maybe those systems set it up on purpose—just so it would make a fool of itself in front of that “dog host”!
Very quickly, all its resentment toward Su He shifted to the other systems.
How could the host be at fault?
After all, she’d always been this shameless!
The ones to blame were those stupid, nasty systems!
Just wait, I’ll deal with you one by one, you little freeloaders!
Early the next morning, Su He went to the textile factory.
She wore a white bulaji dress she’d bought in Shanghai, looking like a fresh little white lotus.
The meeting was set for nine o’clock, but she arrived at the conference room at eight.
She even offered several suggestions for arranging the venue, which made Director Kong from logistics so angry his face turned green.
She wasn’t even the secretary yet and was already acting like one! If she really became the secretary, wouldn’t she just wave her “chicken feather as an arrow” and work him to death?!
But the girl was now a big contributor to the factory—no one dared offend her.
Smiling sweetly, Su He said:
“Director Kong, you saw I’m on the candidate list, right? I’m about to be the factory director’s secretary; I’m not actually interested in this kind of competition.
Besides, the head of the Huaihua branch will spend most of the time at Huaihua Commune. I finally managed to get out of there and back to the county; I’m not going back!
But Director Feng insisted I take part, since I started the headwear business. I’m just keeping the crown prince company at his studies—it’s all about participation!”
Director Kong had an idea: if they made her branch director, wouldn’t that get this troublemaker out of his hair?
After Su He gave a few more “grand instructions,” she strolled off.
A little later, Director Hong from Purchasing arrived.
Director Kong sidled up and chatted, “Old Hong, who do you think is most suitable as head of the Huaihua branch? I think Su He fits the bill.”
Hong blinked, “Her? A kid not even twenty as a branch director? Don’t joke! The other candidates are all more qualified!”
Director Kong laughed, “Ah, but you’re missing the point! The headwear business was all Su He’s doing—who knows it better? And she’s from Huaihua Commune, so staying there would be convenient.”
Hong’s eyes lit up; he nodded, “You’re right, she’s quite suitable.”
Stationed permanently in Huaihua? Perfect—then she wouldn’t be here every day nitpicking!
When Director Fan from Security arrived, Hong hurried over to whisper the same suggestion…
At five to nine, Factory Director Feng came in carrying a thermos.
Su He scampered over to pull out his chair and eagerly asked if he needed more hot water, looking every bit the fawning “Secretary Su.”
Director Feng thought she was just grateful for yesterday’s pay raise. It never crossed his mind that she’d been spreading “rumors.”
And Su He wasn’t worried about anyone exposing her. After all, Feng himself had said she had the ability to be a secretary—she just didn’t meet the formal criteria.
Besides, who’d be foolish enough to confront him about it?
Director Feng gave a brief opening speech, then voting began.
When all the ballots were collected and read out—
There were twenty-three people present, including five candidates.
Su He won with twenty-two votes.
Director Feng: “…”
Was he still half asleep, or had everyone lost their minds?
Why had they all chosen Su He?!
Even the other four candidates had voted for her!
Needless to say, Su He had also voted for herself—truly “recommending the worthy without avoiding oneself”!
Feng sat in silence for quite a while, speechless.
Director Kong and the others thought: The factory director must be angry!
It was obvious: he’d wanted Su He as his secretary, and they’d “helped” make her branch director instead—clearly stepping on his toes!
They didn’t realize that what Feng actually dreaded was Su He becoming head of the branch.
He knew that, despite all her side jobs, what she cared about most was Huaihua Commune.
If she became director there, she’d definitely find ways for Huaihua to benefit.
But with the vote done, he couldn’t object—he just offered some polite words:
“It seems appointing Little Su as head of the Huaihua branch is the will of the people. I agree she’s the best choice.
But Little Su is still young and lacks management experience, so we should also appoint a deputy branch director—from the other four candidates. Let’s vote again.”
In the end, Deputy Director Qiao Yabin from Purchasing was elected.
Director Feng smiled, “Yabin, you’re older and have worked here many years, so you’re surely more experienced than Little Su.
Besides, Little Su has other posts; she can’t stay at the branch all the time. So you’ll need to take special care with its business.”
Then he turned to Su He, “Little Su, any objections?”
Su He beamed, “Of course not, Director. You’ve thought everything through. I really can’t stay at the branch all day.
And besides, I’m fond of our main factory—if I don’t come here for a few days, I start missing it. So I’ll spend most of my time here.”
Director Kong and the others: “…”
Please, just stay at the branch!
After the meeting, Director Feng called Qiao Yabin into his office.
In short, though Qiao was “deputy,” the heavy responsibility would be his; he should report to headquarters anytime.
Qiao was excited—he understood perfectly. Feng wanted him to sideline Su He.
He’d voted for her earlier only because he knew she’d win; might as well earn favor.
But now it was different. With Feng’s backing, why should he fear some young girl?
Leaving Feng’s office, Qiao went back to his own.
He hadn’t officially been reassigned yet—still Deputy Director of Purchasing.
But as soon as he walked in, he found all the department heads gathered, with Su He among them.
Smiling sweetly, Su He said, “Old Qiao, what did the factory director say to you?”
Qiao: “…”
I’m only just past forty, and you’re calling me Old Qiao?
And why should I tell you what the director said?
Su He continued, “Old Qiao, do you think that title’s not appropriate?
But what can I do—although you’re deputy director of the branch, I can’t call you ‘Deputy Director Qiao’ here at headquarters, can I?
We must recognize our place. Our branch is basically just a workshop—you rank below people like Director Luo. One must stay grounded; don’t get too full of yourself!”
Everyone turned to look at Qiao Yabin.
Qiao: “… Little Su, I’ve no objections. You’re right—the Huaihua branch is just a workshop.”
He wasn’t about to offend Director Luo and the rest.
Then Su He’s smile faded; she said solemnly, “Old Qiao, I’m your superior. How can you call me ‘Little Su’? You must address me as Director Little Su!”
Qiao Yabin: “…”
