radicalducati Chapter 296 Back to the Steel Mill!
Chapter 296 Back to the Steel Mill!
Director Qin's originally relaxed brows wrinkled slightly, like ripples on a calm lake.
In his deep eyes, there was a hint of doubt that flashed by like a shooting star.
After a short pause, he finally couldn't hold back his curiosity and slowly asked, "Director Cao, looking at your reaction, could it be that you know these people?"
When Cao Wei, who was sitting opposite, heard this, he first smiled softly, then gracefully and calmly placed the teacup in his hand on the table.
He responded calmly and leisurely: "Oh, that young man is from our hospital. I didn't expect to meet him here today. This world is surprisingly small!"
There was a hint of emotion in his tone when he spoke, as if this unexpected encounter had caused him to feel a little surprised.
After listening to this, Director Qin nodded thoughtfully, and the corners of his mouth slightly raised, outlining a faint smile.
He echoed and sighed: "That's right, it's really a coincidence."
Then, the two of them seemed to have a tacit understanding and stopped dwelling on this topic tacitly.
Just like a breeze blowing quietly, the discussion about those people just now was instantly forgotten.
Soon, they changed the topic of the conversation and talked enthusiastically about the production situation in the factory.
Starting with the progress of the introduction of the new production line, we discussed in detail the difficulties faced in each link and the phased results achieved.
Then we discussed the renovation and upgrading plan of the old equipment and discussed together how to achieve the maximum performance improvement within the limited budget.
Finally, the topic naturally transitioned to the bold ideas and attempts in technological innovation. Various novel ideas and unique insights intertwined and collided in the air, sparks of wisdom bursting out from time to time.
Throughout the conversation, both Director Qin and Director Cao Wei expressed their deep concern and earnest expectations for the future development of the factory.
Before I knew it, the warm sunlight was like a golden veil, gently filtering through the windows and silently falling into every corner of the house.
Time flies, and in the blink of an eye it is already time for dinner.
At this time, Director Qin stood up from his seat with a smile on his face and full of enthusiasm.
He just took big strides and walked straight towards where Cao Wei was.
When he approached, Director Qin stretched out his broad and powerful hands without hesitation and gently patted Cao Wei on the shoulder.
Then, his hearty and loud laughter resounded throughout the room: "Haha, Director Cao! Look, you've been really hard-working this morning! Come on, come with me to our factory cafeteria for a quick meal, so you can taste the exquisite craftsmanship of our chefs! Although our small cafeteria is not as good as those luxurious restaurants outside, we also have a few signature dishes that we can show off! I guarantee that you will be satisfied and full of praise!"
Hearing this sincere invitation, a hint of anticipation that was hard to conceal flashed in Cao Wei's eyes.
He smiled and responded cheerfully: "Since Director Qin has invited me so kindly, I will obey your order! To be honest, I am really curious and looking forward to your factory's specialties! I have been busy for a whole morning and I am really hungry!"
Before they finished speaking, the two smiled at each other, then walked out of the spacious and bright office shoulder to shoulder.
They walked slowly along the long corridor, their steps seeming relaxed and pleasant.
Soon, they arrived at the entrance of the big cafeteria, which was the only way to the small cafeteria.
However, before they even set foot into the cafeteria, the deafening noise and bustle came over them like a surging tide.
As soon as I entered, I saw that the place was crowded with people. Workers were sitting in groups of two or three around the dining table, with their plates filled with food. Steam was rising and interweaving in the air, making the whole space filled with a strong smell of fireworks.
While they were devouring their food and enjoying this moment of rest, they were also having lively conversations. What they talked about were nothing more than interesting things at work, trivial matters at home, or their aspirations for future life. Laughter and joy echoed in every corner of the cafeteria.
Cao Wei looked around and saw that the food on the workers' plates was quite good. There was cabbage stewed with vermicelli, the vermicelli was crystal clear, the cabbage was stewed until soft and tasty, and there was a little meat in it. The staple food was also supplied in sufficient quantities.
He thought to himself that the factory was quite considerate in providing food to the workers, at least allowing everyone to eat enough and feel satisfied so that they could have the energy to work.
In this busy and fulfilling factory life, a hot meal is the comfort for the workers after their hard work.
As they were walking, several middle-level leaders of the factory happened to see Director Qin. They hurriedly put down the cutlery in their hands, stood up, put on respectful smiles on their faces, and greeted him in unison.
Director Qin responded with a smile, his eyes full of friendliness, and then said to them, "Let's go to the canteen to eat something. It's a good opportunity to talk about work with Director Cao."
A glimmer of joy flashed in the eyes of several leaders, and they readily agreed, then followed the two to the canteen.
Everyone came to the small cafeteria. As soon as they entered the door, they were greeted by a quiet and elegant atmosphere, which was in stark contrast to the noise of the large cafeteria outside.
The canteen is clean and bright, with sunlight shining through the bright windows onto the clean floor, reflecting soft light. The layout is simple and elegant, with tables and chairs neatly arranged, without any of the clutter outside.
Each table was covered with a spotless tablecloth, and the tableware was neatly arranged, gleaming in the light, as if quietly waiting for the arrival of diners.
The air was filled with the aroma of food, an enticing mixture of aromas including meat, vegetables, and a hint of rice, which made the appetite of the people rise.
Director Qin led Cao Wei to a position near the window, where the view was wide and he could see the green plants in a corner of the factory. The green was lush and green, and the branches and leaves swayed gently in the breeze, as if telling people about the vitality and vigor, making people feel relaxed.
"Director Cao, please take a seat."
Director Qin greeted him warmly, and only after Cao Wei sat down did he sit down opposite him. Other leaders also took their seats one after another.
At this time, the food on the table has been prepared, with a combination of meat and vegetables, and tempting colors, like a beautiful painting.
A plate of braised pork was particularly eye-catching. The meat pieces were bright red in color, as if dyed by the setting sun, and glowing with oil. Each piece was even in size and exquisitely cut, and it was obvious that it was made by an experienced master chef.
The stir-fried seasonal vegetables next to it are fresh and green, as if they had just jumped directly onto the table from the fields. There are still a few drops of crystal water hanging on the leaves, like morning dew, adding a bit of freshness.
There is also a bowl of fish head and tofu soup. The milky white soup is thick and mellow, full of freshness and fragrance. The fish head is plump and the tofu is tender and smooth. As the heat rises, the aroma goes straight into people's noses.
Director Qin picked up the chopsticks and took the lead in picking up a piece of braised pork and put it into Cao Wei's bowl. With a warm smile on his face, he said, "Director Cao, try this braised pork. It is the specialty of our canteen chef. It is fatty but not greasy and melts in your mouth. I guarantee you will want to eat more after you have eaten it."
Cao Wei took it with a smile, put it in his mouth and chewed it gently. The skin was soft and chewy, and the lean meat was firm and not dry. The taste was indeed authentic. He nodded and praised: "Well, Director Qin, this dish is really well cooked, quite oily. If the workers can eat such food in the factory, they will definitely be more motivated to work."
However, he secretly thought in his heart that this could only be the food for the leaders. If ordinary workers were to eat this kind of food, what conditions would that require? At least this machinery factory could not do it.
Although the food is delicious, it is still far inferior to the carefully prepared meals at home.
The two men talked while eating, and other leaders would occasionally interject and discuss the factory's production plans.
From the production target for the next quarter to how to optimize staffing to improve production efficiency.
We discussed personnel management, such as how to motivate employees and how to resolve occasional conflicts and disputes between employees.
After the meal, the atmosphere was as harmonious as if we were old friends who had known each other for many years.
After finishing his meal, Cao Wei stood up contentedly, smiled and waved goodbye to Director Qin and others.
He walked away from the machinery factory slowly with light and cheerful steps, feeling an indescribable sense of comfort and satisfaction.
Riding along the familiar road, the breeze gently caressed his face, bringing a hint of coolness.
Along the way, his thoughts were running wild like a wild horse, and his mind was like a wonderful movie, constantly replaying every detail of his experience that morning.
The mysterious and secretive look of Yi Zhonghai and Liu Guangqi is still fresh in his memory.
The strange expressions on their faces when they whispered to each other, and the wary glances they cast from time to time, made Cao Wei very curious.
Cao Wei knew very well that this trip to the machinery factory was of great significance to him.
Here, he not only accumulated valuable experience in solving various practical problems, but also gained a deeper understanding of the complex situations in his work.
Before he knew it, Cao Wei had returned to the steel mill. Without any hesitation, he walked quickly towards Director Yang's office.
However, just as he was about to reach the door, he suddenly stopped.
He lowered his head slightly and carefully arranged his clothes. He gently smoothed out the wrinkles on his clothes with his hands, then raised his hands and patted his body vigorously, as if he wanted to shake off all the fatigue from the journey.
After doing all this, he took a deep breath, straightened his back, and instantly became refreshed.
Then he raised his hand and knocked on the door rhythmically, neither lightly nor heavily.
"Please come in."
The loud voice of Director Yang came from inside the house. The voice was majestic, yet familiar and friendly.
Cao Wei pushed the door open and walked in with a humble smile on his face. He quickly walked to Director Yang's desk, put his feet together, bowed slightly, leaned forward, and said respectfully: "Director Yang, I'm back and the mission has been successfully completed. The machine failure at the machinery factory has been successfully resolved, and it is now running properly. Their production can also return to normal."
As he spoke, he recounted the detailed process of how he handled the problem in the machinery factory.
From the initial doubts of those technicians, with distrust and even a bit of challenge in their eyes, to how I relied on my solid professional knowledge and keen observation to unravel the key to the problem.
He then went to the scene to race against time to make parts and successfully repaired the machine. His words were clear and focused, as if he was reliving the tense and exciting repair process with Director Yang.
Director Yang listened attentively, nodded slightly from time to time, his eyes full of approval.
After Cao Wei finished speaking, he stood up, walked around the desk, strode to Cao Wei, stretched out his powerful arm, patted Cao Wei's shoulder vigorously, and said with a hearty smile: "Well done, Director Cao! You really helped a lot this time, and you are worthy of being the technical backbone of our factory. Your return not only solved their urgent needs, but also earned enough face for our steel rolling mill."
As he spoke, Director Yang slowly turned around, gently opened the drawer, and carefully took out a thick envelope.
With a smile on his face, he walked steadily to Cao Wei, then solemnly handed the envelope to Cao Wei and said earnestly: "Director Cao, this contains a little reward from our factory. You deserve it. Take it quickly!"
Seeing this, Cao Wei quickly stood up, waving his hands to refuse, and said anxiously: "Director Yang, you are too polite! This is really just what I should do. I feel very happy to be able to help the factory, so I really can't accept this reward."
As he spoke, he subconsciously moved his hands quickly and tilted his upper body back slightly to show his firm attitude of not accepting it, with a sincere look on his face.
However, Director Yang pretended to be unhappy. His face darkened and his brows furrowed. He said in a serious tone, "Director Cao, just take it when I tell you to. This is a decision made by the factory after careful consideration. It is also a recognition of employees like you who are capable and willing to work silently for the factory. If you keep making excuses every time you encounter such a situation, then I'm afraid I won't dare to send you on important tasks in the future."
Hearing what Director Yang said, Cao Wei couldn't help but hesitate. He knew very well that what Director Yang said was true. If he insisted on not accepting the reward, his leader might mistakenly think that he was unwilling to take on more work responsibilities.
Thinking of this, he finally stopped refusing and took the envelope with a smile on his face. He held it tightly with both hands and said with gratitude: "Since Director Yang has said so, I will respectfully obey your order. I am very grateful to Director Yang and the factory for their trust and affirmation in me!"
"I promise you that in my future work, I will redouble my efforts and go all out to complete every task. I will definitely not let you down!"
Seeing Cao Wei accept the reward so readily, Director Yang nodded with satisfaction, then cordially took Cao Wei's hand and sat down together on the sofa next to them.
Then, he began to carefully and concernedly ask about the various specific situations at the machinery factory...
Cao Wei answered questions truthfully, such as the degree of aging of the equipment, whether similar failures occur frequently, the level of the technical staff, whether there are areas worth learning from or cooperating with, etc.
The two had a pleasant conversation, like a pair of comrades who had fought side by side for many years, sharing their experiences and insights in work.
Finally, Director Yang stood up, patted Cao Wei on the shoulder again, and said earnestly: "Director Cao, there will be many opportunities for foreign exchanges like this in the future, you must seize them. On the one hand, continue to improve your own technology, and on the other hand, make more friends in the same industry. The future of our steel rolling mill cannot be separated from the backbone of you."
Cao Wei nodded solemnly and said, "Don't worry, Director Yang, I will definitely keep your instructions in mind."
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