Chapter 69: Painting a Big Picture

Factory Director Liu was so satisfied that he was practically beaming.

It was as if he was saying, “Look, this is the talent I’ve chosen with my discerning eye.”

He hadn’t expected Bai Ruojiao to be such a good speaker. As soon as she opened her mouth, she was like an old hand, directly appealing to their emotions.

Seeing those old guys with expressions of “You’re not playing fair,” he felt particularly good.

He had originally planned to work with Deputy Director Zhang, but now it seemed unnecessary.

“Alright, are there any other questions?” he asked.

Everyone looked at each other, and soon the conference room was filled with the sound of papers rustling.

Now, everyone took the planning document more seriously and really started to treat it with respect.

Later, some people raised questions, but they were mainly about some of the content in the planning document. They didn’t try to pick flaws.

Moreover, with her previous promise, they could wait three months.

As for those who wanted to pick flaws for their own benefit, seeing that so many people had already defected, and Bai Ruojiao had used the country and sentiment to her advantage, they couldn’t say anything for the time being. They could only hold their breath.

So, the second half of the meeting passed in a “harmonious” atmosphere of discussion.

This was also a kind of preemptive strike.

Back in the office, Factory Director Liu threw his hat on the table and burst into laughter.

It was clear that he had been holding back his anger for days, and now he was finally able to let it out.

“Little Bai, you always surprise me. Look at Old Wang Kaiming. His face is red from holding back his anger. He’s the only one picking flaws.” Even his tone became more familiar.

Deputy Director Zhang also laughed like an old fox who had found treasure, “It’s really unexpected. Little Bai, your speaking skills are truly extraordinary.”

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Although they were all from the same factory and working for the country, they also had their own families. It was common for factions to form within the factory, each with their own interests.

Seeing those guys who had always been against him yesterday now looking like they had eaten bitter melon, he felt a sense of satisfaction.

He had been subjected to a lot of sarcasm these past few days.

The factory director was the top leader, so these old guys would give him some face.

But he was now the director of the Commodity Department, a direct target, and naturally, he would be targeted. It had been frustrating him for a long time.

Yesterday was truly more refreshing than drinking a bowl of mung bean sweet soup on a hot summer day. He was increasingly satisfied with Bai Ruojiao.

Bai Ruojiao smiled modestly, “I was just telling the truth.”

She simply understood that if she directly confronted those people, she would always be at a disadvantage. So, she had to use a roundabout approach.

But this kind of situation also depended on the person. If she encountered someone who was unreasonable and stubborn, then the effect would be reduced.

Fortunately, although the people present yesterday were each pursuing their own interests, they were all reasonable, understood the overall situation, and had a sense of justice. That’s why she was able to succeed with her clever tactics.

To be honest, she also breathed a sigh of relief.

After all, in her previous life, she had seen too many people who only cared about their own interests and would stop at nothing to achieve them. The current situation was much better.

Factory Director Liu waved his hand, “Don’t be humble. By the way, the Commodity Department is now officially established. I’ll send the report to the Ministry of Commerce later. You guys should quickly build a team, determine the operating procedures, and get the department up and running as soon as possible. Strive to achieve the best results in the shortest time possible.”

Bai Ruojiao’s lips twitched. She sighed inwardly. Even the most good-natured boss would always have a bit of Zhou Baopi’s style.

“Okay.”

Deputy Director Zhang also nodded and smiled, “Alright, I’ll take you to the office. You can tell me the details later.”

“Okay.”

The two left the factory director’s office and went straight to the Commodity Department.

The Commodity Department was newly established and quite controversial, so it didn’t have its own independent office yet.

Currently, the Commodity Department shared an office area with the Sales Department.

“If we achieve results later, we’ll have a reason to apply for an independent office area.”

The Sales Department was on the second floor of the office building, near the stairs. It was a bit like a classroom, with two doors at the front and back. There was a blackboard on each side of the door.

The blackboard at the front door recorded the staff roster, schedules, targets, and other arrangements.

The blackboard at the back door was a blackboard newspaper with the Party Constitution, factory regulations, and portraits of workers.

The office area was about 80 square meters. There were two rows of blue long tables along the corridor, with matching blue chairs.

There were ten tables in total, but only four people were working in the office now.

Seeing the two of them, everyone in the office looked up curiously.

One of the women with short hair, who was closer to the door, obviously recognized Deputy Director Zhang. She immediately stood up and greeted him with a smile.

“Deputy Director Zhang.”

“Comrade Xiao, I’ve brought Comrade Bai Ruojiao to the office. We’re interrupting you.” Deputy Director Zhang also greeted with a smile.

Hearing this, everyone looked curiously at Bai Ruojiao, their expressions revealing a mixture of scrutiny, suspicion, and curiosity.

After all, she had been parachuted into the position of deputy director, and she was so young and beautiful. It was hard not to think the worst.

But no matter what they thought, they didn’t show it. Comrade Xiao immediately greeted Bai Ruojiao with a smile.

Deputy Director Zhang waved his hand, “You guys continue working. By the way, is Old Cheng here?”

“Director Cheng is out.”

“Okay, go back to work.” Deputy Director Zhang said, leading Bai Ruojiao to the room opposite, “The Sales Department comrades often have to go out, so there are fewer people here. I’ll introduce you to everyone when they’re all here.”

There were three small rooms opposite the office area, each with a sign on the door.

The room closest to the blackboard newspaper was the Sales Department director’s office. The middle room was the meeting room, and the one closest to the blackboard was the Commodity Department office.

Originally, this room was connected to the meeting room and used as a storage room. Now it had been cleared out and was temporarily used as the Commodity Department office. Four desks and chairs had already been placed there.

The rest would have to be applied for by them.

Half of the meeting room was also separated to be her personal office.

As for Deputy Director Zhang, he already had his own office and didn’t need to squeeze in here with her.

Bai Ruojiao didn’t mind the small and simple space. Having an independent space was already good enough.

Deputy Director Zhang was already painting a rosy picture for her.

“I’ve already talked to the factory director. As long as we achieve results, we’ll immediately be given an office area as big as the Sales Department. So, work hard.”

Bai Ruojiao couldn’t help but laugh. She nodded, “Then what about the personnel? Do you have any arrangements or ideas?”

“You decide. What kind of personnel do you need? List the requirements in detail and give them to me. I’ll find them for you as soon as possible. Or, if you have any satisfactory candidates, you can recommend them. But they need to pass the assessment.”

“Okay. If we need the workshop to research and produce products, do we need to apply or schedule it? Also, for production materials, are there any restrictions on requisition?”

“You need to apply for the time, but as long as the reason is reasonable, we will basically prioritize cooperation. Don’t worry about that. It’s almost the autumn harvest, so there won’t be much work in the next two months. The orders are not urgent either.”

Bai Ruojiao nodded. After understanding everything, she discussed the specific procedures and urgent tasks with him in detail.

From then on, except for lunch, she spent most of her time reading materials and writing plans.

She didn’t even notice the sound of the work shift bell until someone gently knocked on the door.

“Aren’t you going off work yet? Deputy Director Bai.”