Siheyuan: After becoming a traitor, first let the Huai Ru River overflow its banks.

Sun Hongli stomped her foot and ran back to her room.

……

The Lunar New Year has passed quickly, but Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill has not yet closed for the holiday.

January is just around the corner, and payday is coming soon.

In addition, today was the day the factory was distributing New Year's goods to everyone, so it was especially lively.

People are happy when they are happy.

Li Jianjun is about to get engaged to Ran Qiurui, and the next step is to register their marriage.

In addition, Lou Xiao'e is pregnant again, making it a double celebration.

Li Jianjun stepped on the snow, feeling as if he were in a dream.

When we arrived at the gate, we saw Old Zhang already shoveling snow.

"Director Li, Factory Director Zhang said that after you arrive at Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill, you should go to his office and find him..."

Factory Director Zhang called him early in the morning with something on his mind. Li Jianjun responded, but he was wondering what it was about.

Could it be because Xu Damao and Liu Haizhong tried to harm him last time, but he saw through their plan?

That shouldn't be the case.

With these questions in mind, Li Jianjun went to Director Zhang's office.

As soon as Li Jianjun sat down in the office, Director Zhang told him the purpose of his visit.

He held a red-headed document in his hand and spoke to Li Jianjun.

"Xiao Li, we have a new document from above. It is said that we are going to launch some kind of 'Four Cleanups' movement... We want to elect a person in charge of this movement in our factory."

"Xiao Li, are you confident you can do this job well?"

Li Jianjun suddenly remembered that in the 60s, there seemed to be a "Four Cleans" movement, which roughly meant cleaning up thoughts, work style, politics, and organization.

In short, it means correcting the unhealthy practices within the working class, opposing corruption, and opposing misconduct, among other things.

The fact that Director Zhang entrusted this matter to Li Jianjun fully demonstrates his trust in Li Jianjun.

"Sure, Director Zhang, I'm confident I can do a good job."

Li Jianjun patted his chest and assured Director Zhang that he would definitely complete the task successfully.

As he came out of Director Zhang's office, a figure flashed past in the corridor.

The man was about 40 years old, a middle-aged bald man, and quite fat. He was a director named Wang Qingshan.

Wang Qingshan is considered a veteran of Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill, having served as director for at least eight years.

Logically speaking, with this work experience, he should have been promoted to section chief long ago.

However, over the years, whenever Wang Qingshan was promoted, something always went wrong, either because she didn't have enough years of service or because she wasn't capable enough.

This year's evaluation showed that he had enough years of service, ability, and performance, but in the end, the position of section chief went to Li Jianjun.

However, this made Wang Qingshan feel very dissatisfied.

The new factory manager, Zhang, is really arrogant. He directly appointed a 22-year-old young man as a section chief.

What does this young man know?

All they do is create vents and put on a show, putting on a pretentious and empty facade.

He was different; he was a veteran employee of the steel rolling mill with exceptional professional skills and qualifications, and his education level was also quite high, even though he only graduated from high school.

Over the years, he has been recognized as a model worker for several consecutive years, and he has received countless honors.

Even if it's based on seniority, it should be his turn by now.

What merit or ability does Li Jianjun have to snatch this position so easily?

According to Wang Qingshan's understanding, Li Jianjun had taken his position as section chief.

Wang Qingshan cast a vicious glance at Li Jianjun's retreating figure.

I'm almost 45 years old, and retirement is just around the corner. If I don't hurry up, I might not be able to get this done before I retire.

He watched Li Jianjun's figure disappear into the distance, and after thinking for a moment, he walked to the door of Director Zhang's office.

After knocking on the door and receiving permission, they went inside.

Wang Qingshan was such a shrewd person that he would never reveal his true intentions to Director Zhang so directly.

He came over with a folder, ostensibly to report on his work, but in reality, he wanted to take this opportunity to show Director Zhang his abilities.

The directives from higher authorities have been issued, and the Four Cleanups Movement is in full swing. He wants to seize this crucial period to achieve some political success.

"Director Zhang, this document needs your signature."

Wang Qingshan opened the folder and handed it to Director Zhang.

After receiving it, Director Zhang glanced through it and finally signed his name in the blank space.

The whole thing only took about 10 minutes, and the signature was already done, but Wang Qingshan stood there without any intention of leaving.

"What's wrong? Comrade Wang, is there anything else?"

Wang Qingshan shook his head like a rattle drum.

"No, no, that's not true. However, I heard that our superiors have issued an official document saying that they're going to launch some kind of 'Four Cleanups Movement'..."

Some people have better access to inside information, like Wang Qingshan right in front of us.

"Yes, we'll discuss the specifics of this movement in our meeting later."

Wang Qingshan was secretly pleased. Judging from his words, it seemed that the person in charge of the Four Cleanups Movement was still in limbo.

"Director Zhang, should our Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill select a specific person to be in charge of this task?"

The fox's tail has finally been revealed.

Chapter 278 The Scheme of Two Old Foxes

Wang Qingshan saw this as an opportunity. As long as he could get rid of this position, it would be a piece of cake for him to deal with whoever he wanted.

However, what Director Zhang said next made Wang Qingshan feel a chill run down his spine.

"Oh, I see. Comrade Wang, I'm sorry. I already have a suitable candidate for this position."

Wang Qingshan's disappointment was barely concealed, and his expression was extremely awkward.

"Oh, I see... It's nothing, I was just asking casually."

Factory Director Zhang, perhaps realizing what Wang Qingshan was thinking, quickly comforted him.

"Comrade Wang, I've just arrived at our steel plant and I don't know some of the comrades very well yet."

"In the future, I hope Comrade Wang will continue to provide me with great assistance in my work, so that I can learn more about you."

Wang Qingshan smiled awkwardly and immediately expressed his determination to Director Zhang.

"Don't worry about that, Director Zhang. I'm a veteran of Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill. I still have that much awareness."

"However, I'd really like to know who this person in charge is?"

Wang Qingshan couldn't suppress his curiosity. Logically speaking, although Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill was a large factory with 10,000 employees, it had many talented people.

However, Wang Qingshan considered himself a veteran of the Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill, and according to seniority, it should be his turn to be promoted.

Factory Director Zhang knew that Wang Qingshan definitely had ulterior motives, and since everyone would find out sooner or later anyway, he might as well just tell him.

"Comrade Wang, this matter was decided by the higher-level leaders and is under the full responsibility of Comrade Li Jianjun."

Wang Qingshan was stunned. It was bad enough that he had lost his position as deputy factory director, but now even this coveted job had been taken by Li Jianjun.

This Li Jianjun is practically his nemesis.

However, Wang Qingshan, like Yi Zhonghai, was a cunning old fox, and he quickly adjusted his facial expression management.

"It's alright, it's alright, Director Zhang. The capable rise to the top, I understand."

"It seems I still need to improve my ideological awareness and comprehensively enhance my various abilities in the future..."

Before Director Zhang could say anything, Wang Qingshan started reflecting on himself. His awareness was simply incredible.

Just then, Li Ying came in with a document, and Wang Qingshan tactfully withdrew.

"Director Zhang, you go ahead with your work, I'll head out now."

Li Ying watched Wang Qingshan's retreating figure, feeling that the old man was acting suspiciously, as if he were doing something shady.

She nodded to Wang Qingshan as a greeting, and then handed the documents in her hand to Director Zhang for his signature.

"Director Zhang, this is the report for this quarter. Please take a look."

……

After leaving Director Zhang's office, Wang Qingshan went into the corridor, his fists clenched tightly, his heart filled with anger towards Li Jianjun.

This young man has stood out in the Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill over the past six months, and he has been the center of attention everywhere.

Those old employees of the steel rolling mill had been holding their breath for a long time, but everyone knew the truth and didn't say it out loud.

Not long ago, He Yuzhu from the second canteen and Yi Zhonghai from the second workshop conspired to frame Li Jianjun, but ended up getting burned themselves.

The two people have now been taken to the police station.

"Hmph, these two are still a bit green."

"That method is too low-level. If we want to deal with Li Jianjun, we need to use some high-level methods."

Thinking this, Wang Qingshan headed towards his office, where he happened to run into Director Li.

Director Li still harbors resentment towards Li Jianjun ever since he was caught by Li Jianjun trying to bully Liu Lan.

Given Li Jianjun's current popularity, there's nothing that can be done about him right now.

His relationship with Wang Qingshan was extraordinary. How so?

Wang Qingshan's wife and Director Li's wife are sisters, so the two are related.

"Qingshan, where are you going, all puffed up in anger?"