Reborn as a capitalist's young master in the 1970s, he starts his life by being blocked at the

For the sake of factory profits?

Section Chief Wang chuckled twice but didn't say anything.

As the head of the personnel department, he naturally knew Zhao Kui's usual behavior in the factory.

However, with the factory manager present, he couldn't be too blunt.

Zhao Baoguo picked up the teacup on the table, took a sip, and waved his hand: "Alright, I understand pretty well. It's really not good for young people to be so arrogant. They don't respect their superiors at all. How are we going to manage them in the future? Let's send him to Workshop No. 1."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Kui immediately beamed with joy and stepped forward to flatter him: "The factory director is brilliant."

Section Chief Wang, recalling the official document, hesitated and said, "Factory Director, this might be a bit difficult to handle, isn't it?"

Zhao Kui sneered, "Section Chief Wang, the factory director has already made the decision. Do you have any objections?"

The other person ignored him as soon as they entered the room and sided with Chen Jianming when they spoke, which made him unhappy.

Zhao Baoguo also looked puzzled, put down his teacup and asked, "Isn't he just a newcomer?"

Section Chief Wang ignored Zhao Kui, coughed lightly, and said cryptically, "From what I know, Xiao Chen should have some connections."

With Zhao Kui present, Section Chief Wang didn't speak too bluntly.

After all, he didn't know what kind of background Chen Jianming had, or whether the people behind him wanted to be exposed.

Some high-ranking officials send their children down to gain experience, but they are generally unwilling to reveal their identities.

He had seen this kind of thing many times in the factory and was very clear about it.

"Yeah?"

Zhao Baoguo tapped his fingers on the table.

Having reached the position of factory director, he understood everything, and upon hearing this, his attitude instantly changed.

He cleared his throat, pondered for a moment, and said, "I don't think it's a big deal. It's normal for a young person to be capable and have a temper. Zhao Kui, you need to pay attention to your methods when managing your subordinates in the future. You can't be too forceful."

Zhao Kui, who was secretly pleased with himself, froze upon hearing this, his face filled with astonishment.

They just said they were going to send it to Workshop 1, how come they changed their minds so quickly?

He persisted, saying, "But that kid is really stubborn and unruly."

"Alright, alright."

Seeing Zhao Kui's lack of manners, Zhao Baoguo became impatient and scolded him, "As a section chief, you can't always be so petty with your subordinates. You need to be more magnanimous in the future."

Section Chief Wang, with a look of schadenfreude, said with a smile, "Yes, Section Chief Zhao, we leaders can't be so narrow-minded."

Zhao Baoguo waved his hand and said politely, "Section Chief Wang, I understand the situation. It's nothing serious. You can go back now."

"Alright, factory manager, I'll be going now."

Section Chief Wang sensed that the factory director didn't want to continue the conversation, and he didn't want to stay any longer either, so he nodded, turned around, and left the office.

"Factory manager, I..."

Zhao Kui leaned closer, his face full of resentment.

The thought of that kid's arrogant manner, making him lose face in front of so many people, filled him with anger.

Zhao Baoguo frowned, his eyes filled with impatience. He had never seen such a stupid relative before.

Section Chief Wang just made it so clear that the young man cannot be touched.

As a result, Zhao Kui continued to cause him trouble, refusing to let go of this small matter.

Zhao Baoguo raised his hand to interrupt Zhao Kui, angrily scolding, "Shut up! Do you think I don't know what kind of person you are at the factory?"

"I'm not trying to be mean, but you're a deputy section chief, yet you have no magnanimity at all. That young Chen is so capable, why are you making things difficult for him?"

"I was originally thinking of promoting you to a full-fledged position, but you can't even handle a deputy section chief position. You have such a narrow mind, targeting a newcomer. If word gets out, people will think our factory bullies new employees."

"The factory manager is right to reprimand us."

Zhao Kui stood inside the room, bowing and scraping, feeling incredibly aggrieved, but dared not utter a single word in rebuttal.

However, after this incident, he came to his senses.

That kid Chen Jianming is not someone he can mess with lightly.

After all, he had never seen the factory manager act this way before.

Zhao Baoguo lit a cigarette, took two puffs, and said in a deep voice, "Let's leave it at that. Go back and do your job well. Don't cause any more trouble. If I hear of you causing trouble again, don't blame me for being ruthless. You won't be able to keep your deputy section chief position anymore. Pack your things and get out."

After thinking for a moment, he added, "Also, don't mention our relationship in public. Okay, you can go now, don't get in my way."

Zhao Kui was sweating profusely from the scolding. Upon hearing this, he quickly nodded and left the office.

Zhao Baoguo shook his head, his face full of disgust: "None of them are any good; they don't understand anything."

...

In the purchasing department, Chen Jianming sat in a chair, casually drinking tea, completely ignoring what had just happened.

Wang Hao poured him a cup of tea and lowered his voice, saying, "Xiao Chen, you felt good talking back to Zhao Kui just now, but aren't you afraid he'll target you again in the future? He's also surnamed Zhao, and I heard he got to be a deputy section chief because he has some connections with the factory director."

Chen Jianming took a leisurely sip of tea, his expression nonchalant: "Whatever, I'm not afraid of being targeted if I dare to confront him."

As they were talking, Zhao Kui walked over with a big smile, completely different from before.

Wang Hao shrank back: "Why are you here again?"

Chen Jianming, however, acted as if he hadn't seen it at all, completely ignoring it.

Zhao Kui, all smiles, stepped forward to strike up a conversation: "Little Chen, I apologize for my rudeness earlier. I mainly wanted to nurture you because I see you as a talented person. I apologize for not being mindful of my words."

After saying that, he even took the initiative to extend his hand to shake hands with Chen Jianming.

Wang Hao was pouring water when he heard this, and his hands got all scalded, making him wince in shock.

Everyone in the purchasing department was stunned, unable to believe that this scene was real.

The usually arrogant and domineering Deputy Section Chief Zhao was actually apologizing to a new young man.

Previously, they wouldn't have even dared to imagine it.

Chen Jianming glanced at the other person, knowing exactly what was going on.

Zhao Kui most likely knew about that official document.

In any case, I'll still have to work in the purchasing department in the future.

You can't hit someone who's smiling at you; since the other person has already said that, he couldn't very well make them lose face.

Even though he knew Zhao Kui wasn't up to anything, Chen Jianming still extended his hand and shook hands with him.

"Section Chief, you're exaggerating. I was also wrong just now."

Zhao Kui was furious inside, but on the surface he still had to smile and wave his hand: "Hehe, it's nothing. As the saying goes, you can't be friends without fighting. I just admire your talent. As long as you're not angry, Xiao Chen."

"How could I not know that the leader is doing this for my own good? I will definitely work hard and complete the tasks even better in the future."

Chen Jianming also had a big smile on his face, and even took out a cigarette and handed it to the other person: "Here, section chief, have a smoke."

It's best to stop here, since he doesn't have many superiors.

If it were really investigated, it's hard to say whether that work permit of dubious origin is reliable or not.

The purchasing staff were all a bit bewildered to see the two of them, who had just been at odds, suddenly become like old friends.

"Wait, what's going on?"