Eighties Sweetheart Wife-Chapter 653: Explain Clearly

The Old Secretary of Factory Two’s face turned red with anger, as if he were dizzy from the scorching summer heat.

The Old Secretary was called to action in a time of crisis, although he had retired several years ago due to poor health.

The person he had recommended for the position was reported for improper conduct just a month into the job and subsequently left the unit. His successor was the one from more than a decade ago.

As one of the veterans of Factory Two, the Old Secretary had no choice but to come out of retirement; he was familiar with the factory’s situation, which made him a transitional choice, and besides, no one else was suitable.

He angrily pointed at Director Liang, "Liang, do you know what you’re doing?"

The somewhat arrogant Director Liang suddenly deflated, even his neck shriveled up a bit, and he stepped back several paces.

He hadn’t expected the Old Secretary to arrive so promptly.

Nor had he anticipated the local police station’s arrival.

He glared fiercely at Song Liang with malice in his eyes.

Song Liang didn’t care.

Sometimes, whether you’re facing a big crowd or a small one, the principles are nearly the same.

You can’t please everyone and be the good guy everyone admires.

Wasn’t there also many who hated and cursed him when he was the team leader?

Yet many people thought he was too nice and adept at smoothing things over, offending no one.

But really, how had he not caused offence?

Hadn’t he offended Lin then?

No one is always praised, believed to be perfect, and considered to be right in everything they do.

Even his own daughter, who he considered so wonderful, was the subject of much behind-the-back gossip...

If you pay attention to this, then one might as well not live.

He said calmly to Director Liang, "You come to the door with hundreds of people in a threatening manner. To be honest, our Zhilan Garment Factory has people too. What if you speak rudely and anger our workers, leading to a conflict. What then?

So I had to have the police come to keep order. We talk about issues, we solve problems.

Just like the things you just said, where did you hear those rumors?

I explained our situation to the relevant leadership months ago.

We have no designs on Factory Two.

So the people of Factory Two don’t need to worry because Zhilan Garment Factory has no interest in you.

As for anything else... that has nothing to do with me, Song Liang.

I’m sure I’m clear on that, right?

Regarding this old comrade who’s accusing you, I truly don’t know him. But he’s so old, and it’s so hot outside, shouldn’t we find a place to settle this issue?

Wouldn’t it be better to have a face-to-face discussion and clear the air, to avoid any future trouble?"

Then Xia Bowen walked over, greeted the Old Secretary with a cheerful smile, then turned to Director Liang and said, "You’re too impulsive. You should verify some news with your leadership before rushing over to someone else’s factory making claims. Factory Director Song is a generous man; stop glowering. He’s right, we should find a cooler place and resolve the issue."

So, a few representatives really went to the office, and the others moved under the trees by the gates.

The greenery of Zhilan Garment Factory was well done, definitely not the kind where trees are dug up and then replanted just for show.

With Song Yunuan around, things tended to be done right the first time.

At this time, both inside and outside the factory, the season was bursting with lush greenery and blooming flowers.

No more shouting, no more chaos. People stood in small groups under the towering sycamores or locust trees to avoid the sun, some looking towards the factory.

Some people felt the factory didn’t match the rumors they’d heard. It wasn’t like some nouveau riche from the countryside had built it; it resembled the foreign factories depicted in movies.

Of course, no matter what, it was a factory run by an outsider.

It was filled with unemployed youths who had returned to the city and the jobless from the streets and large collectives.

How could they be the same as the workers of Factory Two?

So, not many people were envious.

However, there were still those who were envious, and some even thought whether they should simply resign and come work here.

Song Yunuan felt that her parents had really matured and were handling these issues with adeptness.

Then she wanted to see how her dear mother planned to handle it.

She didn’t follow them inside because this issue was easy to solve; certainly, there were those intent on spreading rumors in the factory, and then this Director Liang had accepted some benefit, or perhaps he had been used in a moment of recklessness. In any case, with some straightforward talking, the issue would undoubtedly be clarified.

Song Yunuan did not go with them but gave her mother a look and nonchalantly stood to the side.

Xia Guilan then said to Han Yanfei, "Han, help maintain order here. I’ve still got something to take care of."

Han Yanfei nodded, flashed a smile at Song Yunuan, and then quickly ran toward the factory’s meeting room.

Fifth Aunt Zheng watched Xia Guilan closely.

Had her expectations not been fulfilled?

So how was she going to give her the gold bangle?

Everyone was gathered together now, and there were people beside her.

Once the issue was resolved and everyone left, could this woman actually bring the gold bangle to her home?

That seemed impossible.

She didn’t want this woman to know where she lived either.

So the best time to give it was now.

So there she was, continuously giving Xia Guilan meaningful glances.

Xia Guilan understood and nodded slightly.

Then she pointed to a tree not far away where no one was standing.

Xia Guilan walked toward that tree.

Not many people noticed her, but those who had been watching Fifth Aunt Zheng kept an eye on them. Then, they saw Old Zheng being somewhat sneaky.

Someone caught hold of her and asked, "Old Zheng, where are you going?"

Fifth Aunt Zheng replied righteously, "This lady wanted to ask me about something regarding Han Yanfei. What’s it to you? You’re not planning to tag along, are you?"

The woman who had asked the question stopped in her tracks.

Since someone else had grabbed her and given her a meaningful look.

It was very simple, really.

What the two did behind that large tree, no one knew.

In any case, it wasn’t long before Fifth Aunt Zheng returned.

After coming back, she hid on the edge of the crowd.

She wasn’t used to carrying a purse, and while a gold ring was easily concealed, the gold bangle in her shirt pocket was noticeable.

Therefore, she had both hands stuffed in her pockets.

Unexpectedly, a few people quietly came up behind her.

Some hugged her, some pulled at her, and just like that, the gold bangle and the gold ring were fished out.

At the sight of the gold ring and gold bangle, everyone’s eyes bulged.

These workers were all fairly well-off, but they still hadn’t reached the point where they could afford a gold bangle of that weight.

And by this time, Xia Guilan and Song Yunuan had already entered the factory premises.

Those left behind were employees from the security department.

Some of them brought over a few buckets of water with dippers, so anyone who was thirsty could drink.

Song Yunuan asked Xia Guilan with a chuckle, "What if they conspire to pocket the gold bangle, Mom? Wouldn’t you be at a loss then?"