Chapter 0004: Who Can Endure in Silence

Chen Dan tucked her disheveled hair behind her ear. Her face appeared somewhat haggard, yet her complexion, as if washed by clear water, remained beautiful. Although her clothing was simple and coarse, it did not conceal her mature and voluptuous figure, which was beyond the frail and underdeveloped appearance of Xiao Li, who, despite her delicate features, lacked the fullness of maturity.

Why?

"How could I be talking nonsense? This beast is your subordinate's secretary, isn't it? Did he beat me up right in front of you and then just walk away, patting his backside? If this gets out, how many years will people laugh at it? Brother-in-law, you can't possibly be unable to deal with such a small fry, can you?"

After staring at his brother-in-law for a long time, he finally dared to stand up pitifully, his swollen face smeared with blood. It was unclear how serious his injuries were. Ge Yongqiu was making a tremendous effort to restrain himself, but his anger was boiling and surging within him, causing his whole body to tremble

Although he appears to be just a minor secretary in the city, he dares to beat up Ge Yongqiu's brother-in-law, Gu Tong's confidant, and the director of the production safety department at the city steel plant without any hesitation. In the end, he claps his hands and leaves unscathed, which truly indicates that he has connections.

However, Ge Yongqiu did not expect Shen Huai to be so overbearing, directly targeting the management of the municipal steel plant in his remarks, which left him no choice but to think more deeply about the situation

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Once Uncle Jian calmed down, Ge Yongqiu spoke earnestly and with deep emotion

What is Chen Mingde up to?

Shen Huai found a pen on the dashboard, took apart a pack of cigarettes, and wrote down a phone number on the paper. He was concerned that directly giving it to Xiao Li or Chen Dan might lead to misunderstandings, so he handed the note to Zhao Dong: "Director Zhao, if there is anything, you can call this number to reach me..."

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Watching Zhao Dong, Xiao Li, and Chen Dan get out of the car, Shen Huai endured the pain in his heart and drove away

Chen Dan did not notice that the people waiting on the platform were all involuntarily glancing at her; instead, she was lost in thought, staring at the small vehicle that had disappeared into the distance. She sighed, thinking: if only her husband, Xiao Li's cousin, had such boldness and determination, he would not have allowed her and Xiao Li, two women, to come to the steel factory and be bullied.

Chen Mingde was directly dispatched from the provincial government to Donghua. Upon arrival, he immediately became a member of the municipal standing committee, and subsequently took on the role of deputy mayor, responsible for economic affairs—clearly, the provincial government hopes that Chen Mingde will replace Mayor Gao.

Originally, Ge Yongqiu could report this matter directly to Chen Mingde. After all, the Standing Committee Vice Mayor Chen Mingde could still keep Shen Huai in check. Even if there were biases, it would be impossible to allow Shen Huai to create such chaos in the municipal steel plant.

Where have all the people from the city steel mill gone? Ge Yongqiu smashed a glass on the table into pieces in a fit of rage. It has been so long since the incident occurred, yet he has not seen a single leader from the city steel mill, which left him feeling both humiliated and angry

Zhou Dazui had half of his face wrapped in gauze. Upon returning, he saw that some employees were still huddled in the office, which made him even more embarrassed. In a fit of anger, he scolded sharply, "If you have work to do, go do it. Why are you all just sitting in the office, waiting to eat shit!" He drove everyone else out.

The municipal steel plant has a close relationship with the city, and the plant manager Gu Tong, along with several deputy plant managers, has a clear understanding of the city's dynamics

The key point is that his brother-in-law was standing by, watching him beat someone up, which drove him even more insane.

Brother-in-law, this beast is not just slapping my face, it is slapping your face as well. We cannot let this matter regarding the books just end like this

Ge Yongqiu sat there with a cold expression, remaining silent as Shen Huai swaggered out; the others were equally stunned by Shen Huai's presence, not daring to utter a word or approach Ge Yongqiu to offer any comfort.

Watching Shen Huai drive away in a cloud of dust, Zhao Dong felt an indescribable envy

Ge Yongqiu felt despair towards his brother-in-law, who was uneducated and only knew how to indulge in food, drink, and women. However, to maintain peace, he needed to first calm his emotions; otherwise, he would go to his sister and spread chaos, leading to turmoil in their own home.

Ge Yongqiu had no choice but to patiently explain to his brother-in-law: "What I fear is that Chen Mingde intends for this beast to escalate the situation."

There is still some distance to the station; I will take you there!" Shen Huai drove the car over and leaned out to say.

Director Gu had to go to Xinjin on short notice. Before leaving, he specifically asked Director Zhou to receive Secretary General Ge on his behalf. An old employee cautiously replied, "Shall I go check if Director Xu and the others are at home?" He then bent down and walked out, not returning for quite some time

"Why all this nonsense?" Ge Yongqiu said irritably, thinking to himself that if he had any backbone, even if he had to fight with Shen Huai at that moment, it would at least make him look better. This useless person, only now realizing that his face looks bad?

You must understand that Mayor Gao cannot afford to make a single misstep at this moment; he must not give Chen Mingde any excuse to create trouble. Alright, I will first report this matter to Mayor Gao, and you should stand by quietly without saying a word

If Shen Huai stays, it would be a disgrace to himself. Since Ge Yongqiu is helpless against him, he naturally hopes that this beast will leave with the library soon

Ge Yongqiu sat in the office, still trying to catch his breath. Seeing his brother-in-law return in such a state only added to his frustration

Upon arriving at the Jiulu Bus Station in Meixi Town, Shen Huai stopped the car, turned to Xiao Li and his sister-in-law Chen Dan, and said: "Having become accustomed to muddling through in the city, this matter may not necessarily yield a favorable outcome"

Seeing his brother-in-law follow up on his tone, Ge Yongqiu wished he could slap him again on the face: Truly a pig's brain

Shen Huai is no longer the oblivious secretary of the municipal government he once was. Over the years, he has gained a thorough understanding of every detail regarding Donghua. Today, his beating of Zhou Dazui will at most result in a scolding from Chen Mingde, and in a more serious scenario, he might face a disciplinary action or be required to write a self-criticism. None of this is particularly significant, but it is also unlikely that the city will support a high compensation claim

Zhao Dong held a note with a string of numbers in his hand, speaking somewhat bitterly to Chen Dan and Xiao Li: "What Secretary Shen said is indeed the truth. The best outcome may be to help Xiao Li secure living expenses for university. Even if that doesn't work out, Xiao Li need not worry about anything. Although Haiwen has unfortunately passed away, I, along with Haipeng, Zhou Ming, and the others, will always be your brothers and will never let you suffer any grievances..."

Although the municipal steel plant has been in disarray in recent years, it is still the largest industrial enterprise in Donghua City, covering a vast area

Are you genuinely foolish or just pretending to be foolish

Shen Huai glanced at the other employees in the Production Safety Department and said to Secretary Ge Yongqiu, "Secretary Ge, if there is nothing else, I will head back to the city now." He held a copy of the investigation report in his hand and then walked out.

In recent years, Zhao Dong has experienced many ups and downs and has gained a clear understanding of certain matters. Although he is not familiar with wwwhetushucom.com, he knows that Shen Huai's background is extraordinary and that he is definitely not an ordinary municipal government secretary

Ge Yongqiu initially intended to leverage the authority of the Secretary-General to suppress Shen Huai, but unexpectedly, Shen Huai was impervious to both soft and hard tactics, leaving him with no means to deal with this thorny character

Everyone knows that they are from the Gao Tianhe faction, while Shen Huai is Chen Mingde's secretary. In the office, Shen Huai is beating up his own brother-in-law—those deputy directors of the municipal steel plant—who would be willing to wade into this murky water at this time

In this way, Zhao Dong also harbors a strong resentment towards his own ineffectiveness

Chen Dan and Xiao Li were somewhat hesitant, but they also found it difficult to refuse; Zhao Dong, feeling uneasy, also got into the car

"If you don't understand something, don't speak carelessly," Ge Yongqiu sat in his brother-in-law's office, feeling a sharp pain in his heart, his expression even more unpleasant. He said, "Gu Tong is temporarily in Xinjing and is not at the factory. Among the other deputy factory directors, who has stuck their neck out? Do you know why?"

It is fortunate that Zhao Dong and Chen Dan are by Xiao Li's side, providing him with some comfort; otherwise, how could a sixteen-year-old, who is not yet fifteen in actual years, living alone in such solitude not be filled with worry and concern

Strive for as much compensation as possible; as long as it is enough for Xiao Li to attend university, there is no need to insist too much on other matters; Director Zhao, please do not let this issue cause any conflict with the factory...

After quite a while, Ge Yongqiu finally thought of sending his brother-in-law to the factory's medical office for treatment

Xiao Li seemed like an injured little beast, remaining silent throughout the journey. Shen Huai could only catch glimpses of her occasional glances through the rearview mirror, while Chen Dan merely expressed some words of gratitude. Zhao Dong was also unsure of what topic to discuss with Shen Huai, and hetushucomcom remained quiet all the way.

Shen Huai drove away, catching up with Zhao Dong, Xiao Li, and his sister-in-law Chen Dan on the tree-lined path from the office building to the factory gate

Although Zhou Dazui was punched several times in the face, his chubby cheeks and unsteady gait indicated that he did not suffer serious injuries. Earlier, his face was frighteningly smeared with blood from his nose, but after being bandaged in the infirmary, he has recovered somewhat.

Ah? How could Zhou Dazui have anticipated that there were so many intricacies behind it? He stood there dumbfounded, his face still burning with pain, yet he did not dare to utter a word

Fortunately, the steel mill in the city has colleagues like Zhao Dong from Haiwen to help take care of things; otherwise, she and Xiao Li would probably not even be able to enter the office building.

Rather than saying that he was injured on the face, it is more accurate to say that, in front of his subordinates, he was severely beaten by someone from the city, which caused his self-esteem to suffer even more. Who among us could swallow such humiliation? If one were to endure this, would they not become the laughingstock of the entire factory in the future

He somewhat understood that if Mayor Gao suppressed it, his brother-in-law would not have a good life, and if his brother-in-law did not have a good life, then his own days of enjoying a good life at the city steel mill would also come to an end—thinking this way, Zhou Dazui felt that beating up Shen Huai was no big deal: it was just a matter of losing face, as long as he did not lose his position.

The veteran employees all understand the relationship between Zhou Dazui and Ge Yongqiu. Looking at Ge Yongqiu's trembling hands, one can tell that he is on the verge of an outburst at any moment. Who would want to poke this powder keg for no reason? This is not the time for flattery.

Under the eaves, one must bow their head. He has no significant background and has only managed to rise to the position of head of the Production Technology Department of the Chief Engineer's Office through his own efforts. The situation does not allow him to stand up and confront individuals like Gu Tong and Zhou Dazui.