Name: My father is Zhao Dehan, and I hope he will become a dragon!

Office building of Xindafeng Factory, Nanhu Industrial Zone.

Zheng Xipo had just finished a production scheduling meeting, and his work clothes still smelled of machine oil.

Subsequently, Zhao Chongming summoned Zheng Xipo to his office with a single phone call.

Zheng Xipo jogged all the way to Zhao Chongming's office.

"Ma Bangde, Li Jin, these seventeen people!" Zhao Chongming handed a list to Zheng Xipo, his tone as calm as if discussing everyday matters: "Fire them all, get out of here!"

Zheng Xipo was taken aback, his brow furrowing: "President Zhao, they've been quite well-behaved lately!"

Zheng Xipo was also aware of what had happened back then.

"Behave yourself?"

Zhao Chongming raised his eyes, his gaze icy: "A leopard can't change its spots. Get rid of it!"

Zheng Xipo was stunned for a moment, then couldn't help but ask, "President Zhao, why are you dealing with them now?"

Zhao Chongming didn't hide anything, calmly saying, "Before, I didn't want to push them too hard, so I left them their jobs. My father hasn't firmly secured his position as executive vice governor yet. When the Central Organization Department's investigation team comes, there's a chance they might cause trouble, although the probability is low, even a one in ten thousand is still a probability, so we need to keep things stable!"

Zheng Xipo was stunned.

He felt from the beginning that Zhao Chongming had handled the matter somewhat hastily.

I didn't expect you to have these ideas.

Indeed, the thoughts of important figures are indeed so profound and unfathomable.

Even if there's only a one in ten thousand chance, we still want to eliminate it.

"Things are different now."

Zhao Chongming spread his hands and said indifferently, "As a member of the Provincial Party Committee Standing Committee, Executive Vice Governor, and in charge of both finance and state-owned assets—the Central Organization Department's investigation team has left, so my father doesn't need to prove anything to anyone anymore."

"And they, if left alive, are a cancer, they'll only bring disaster to Dafeng Factory sooner or later. Even if there's only a one in ten thousand chance, we can't let them live!"

Zheng Xipo hesitated: "But... what if they go around spreading rumors, saying we've crossed the river and burned the bridge, saying it was you who..."

Zhao Chongming chuckled softly, took a photo out of his pocket, and gently placed it on the table.

In the video, Lao Ma and others are sitting around in a warehouse, each holding a Nova K1 and grinning foolishly. A banner reading "Inventory of Stolen Goods" is prominently displayed on the background wall—"evidence" that Zhao Chongming took when he set up the scheme.

"That night, they 'stole' seventeen cell phones, worth tens of thousands of yuan." Zhao Chongming's voice was as cold as a knife: "That's enough for a minimum of three years in prison. If they dare to talk nonsense, they can go to the detention center tomorrow—this is not a threat, it's procedural justice."

Zheng Xipo stared at the photo, his Adam's apple bobbing.

He gave a thumbs up: "It has to be President Zhao, he's so thoughtful. Even if these people get fired, they won't complain!"

"Alright, enough of this. Let's get rid of it. This garbage is an eyesore!" Zhao Chongming shrugged. "Dafeng Factory also needs to be vigilant at all times and dispose of this garbage!"

"I see."

Zheng Xipo took a deep breath: "Let's do it today. The reason... will be that it violated the safety production regulations by using uninspected equipment without authorization."

"casual."

Zhao Chongming put the photos away, saying, "As long as the procedures are compliant, no one can say you're wrong."

He turned to leave, then stopped, his back to Zheng Xipo, and said in a low voice, "Director Zheng, remember—Dafeng Factory's rebirth isn't due to these few scumbags, but to the other good employees, the other diligent and hardworking employees. Don't hold onto any damned sympathy!"

Zheng Xipo nodded firmly: "I understand!"

……

……

Three days later, a crowd gathered in front of the bulletin board at the new Dafeng factory.

A red-headed document was pasted in the center:

Decision Regarding the Handling of Seventeen Employees Including Ma Bangde for Serious Violations of Safety Production Management Regulations

An investigation revealed that the aforementioned personnel, in December 2007, unauthorizedly used uninspected stamping equipment for non-production testing, causing a significant safety hazard…

In accordance with Article 39 of the Labor Contract Law, the labor relationship is terminated effective immediately.

Old Ma stood at the back of the crowd, his face ashen.

He clutched the Nova K1—now a hot potato—his fingers trembling.

Xiao Li squatted in the corner, burying his face in his arms, his shoulders shrugging.

Er Lengzi wanted to curse, but before he could even open his mouth, his coworker grabbed him roughly: "You fucking want to die? Get out of here!"

They knew perfectly well that it wasn't because they tampered with the equipment, but because they had thoughts they shouldn't have.

When Chang Chenghu approached them, he promised each of them 50,000 yuan so that they could "proclaim their innocence" when the central investigation team arrived.

They thought it was an opportunity, and from the moment they became greedy, their fate was sealed.

Zhao Chongming even tolerated greed, saying, "As long as you don't collude, I won't punish you."

Who gave you permission to form these connections?

Live it!

Dispose of after use; seal the opening after disposal.

Even more terrifying is that the Nova K1 they received as a "reward" has now become evidence of their crimes.

Not long ago, the factory's security personnel privately spread the word: "Dare to go out and talk nonsense? You'll be immediately detained for theft—tens of thousands of yuan, enough for a three-year sentence."

The year-end bonus was canceled, social security contributions were interrupted, and there was no severance pay.

Seventeen people, like seventeen withered leaves, were swept out of the gate of the Nanhu Industrial Zone.

No one dared to take them in.

In fact, the other residents of Dafeng Factory also knew what kind of people these people were.

They were all cunning and sly, and they all knew in secret that this group had originally planned to conspire against Zhao Dehan.

Targeting Zhao Dehan?

Will this work?

The life they enjoy today is all thanks to Zhao Dehan. Zhao Dehan secured land for them, provided resettlement compensation, and Zhao Chongming provided them with orders and helped them upgrade their industries.

The workers remembered every single detail.

Although there are some bad apples, most people are kind-hearted.

Of course, guidance is also necessary.

Otherwise, there will be a lot of trouble.

To reiterate, you can trust the power of the people, but never trust their commands.

The seventeen people slunk away.

They didn't even have the right to go back to their dormitories.

Before leaving, we wanted to get together one last time and go to our usual little restaurant.

The restaurant owner waved his hand, saying, "You should leave. We're not serving you here. We're a small business; we can't afford to offend Governor Zhao!"

Some people in the restaurant also recognized these guys.

Immediately, someone at the table spat and said, "Serves you right! You traitor, trying to sabotage Dafeng Factory?"

"If it weren't for Governor Zhao, you'd still be sleeping under bridges!"

"We gave you a dormitory, we arranged a job for you, and you're still not satisfied? You want to cause trouble? You've ruined Governor Zhao's life, do you even have a conscience?"

"For such a small amount of money, you've harmed Governor Zhao; you deserve to die!"

The dozen or so people looked at each other, and finally someone felt so ashamed that he covered his face and ran away. The others also dispersed in a panic. But for Zhao Chongming, this was just a trivial matter.

Settle scores later and clean house.

Next, my dad will settle scores with me later!