Chapter 010: Empty-Handed Scheme

No," Li Weidong directly shook his head

Wang Haibin was clearly trying to intimidate Li Weidong, believing that Li Weidong was merely a sixteen-year-old youth who had just graduated from school; with just a little scare, he would surely comply obediently.

"Comrade, you lack the correct ideological awareness. This shows a lack of discipline and an overflow of liberalism. Do you believe I will report this to the company leadership and have you penalized!" Wang Haibin's voice grew increasingly serious

Li Weidong has already come to understand that Wang Haibin has come to him for the advanced title of that workshop

It turns out it was to promote Wang Lei to a permanent position. Li Weidong sneered inwardly and feigned a naive expression as he asked, "Why should I give my own things to someone else?"

During the years when Wang Haibin served as a leader in the transportation company, Wang Lei, relying on his father's influence, frequently acted recklessly. On several occasions, he injured others, and it was Wang Haibin who compensated the victims with money, effectively settling the matters privately.

Wang Lei had been a social drifter for two years. Wang Haibin felt that he could not allow his son to continue down this path of decline, so he used his connections to get Wang Lei a position in the repair workshop of a transportation company, starting as a temporary worker with the hope of securing a permanent position when the opportunity arose

At that time, the social security situation was not very good, and many unemployed youths had become drifters. Wang Lei was no exception; he befriended a group of dubious companions, spending his days aimlessly wandering, engaging in fights, or committing petty thefts.

Li Weidong furrowed his brows as he was "reminiscing about the future." Beside him, Wang Haibin was not idle either; he let out a long sigh and spoke up:

However, Li Weidong shook his head and said, "What you say does not count; it must be approved by me."

"Xiao Li, since you know that Wang Lei is my son, I will not hide it any longer. You should give this year's workshop advanced position to Wang Lei, so he will have a greater chance of being confirmed as a permanent employee next year" said Wang Haibin

Li Weidong was not familiar with Wang Lei and his son. When Wang Lei was arrested, he was still in RB as an intern. After Li Weidong returned to the country, he learned from others that both Wang Haibin and his son had been taken in.

What benefits do I have?" Li Weidong asked directly

Wang Lei is the son of Wang Haibin. After graduating from junior high school, he went to the countryside to work as a sent-down youth. It was not until 1980 that he returned to the city from the rural area, and thereafter he was unable to find a job, becoming an unemployed youth

"Did you not just agree? You cannot go back on your word." Wang Haibin's expression changed.

You should just consider it as learning from Lei and doing good deeds, helping your colleagues!

"I won't help! There are many people whose abilities are not as good as mine, and I can't assist them all," Li Weidong shook his head

Cui Dashan then spoke up to remind, "You should be careful as well. Wang Haibin is not a good person. Over a decade ago, he was quite skilled in struggles and had many tricks to trip others up. Many people in the company have suffered silently because of him"

The gaze of pity instantly made Wang Haibin feel as if he were pricked by thorns on his back, leaving him with an indescribable sense of humiliation

When did I agree? I only said that your son is incapable of achieving excellence, while I have the ability to achieve excellence. I haven't said anything else.

"That works, this year's workshop is advanced, so let's give it to our Wang Lei." Wang Haibin immediately took advantage of the situation.

"Director Wang, you have a sense of awareness, yet I have not seen you relinquish the position of procurement director to anyone else," Li Weidong retorted sharply.

I understand, rest assured, I, Cui Dashan, speak with conviction; this year's workshop's advanced recognition belongs to you, and no one can contest that! Cui Dashan stated. This can be considered as a promise made by Cui Dashan.

This is different; I serve as the Director of Procurement, and this is the company's decision. How can I casually hand it over to someone else?" Wang Haibin said.

"Comrade, how can you be so lacking in ideological awareness!" Wang Haibin snorted coldly

Thank you, Director Cui, Li Weidong said sincerely

Li Weidong, however, smiled and said, "Oh? Then tell me, what mistake have I made?"

However, in the next moment, a look of disdain appeared on Li Weidong's face as he looked at Wang Haibin with pity

Wang Haibin's expression changed slightly; at this moment, he finally understood that Li Weidong had known all along that Wang Lei was his son

I received this year's advanced recognition, and it was also the workshop's decision; how could I casually give it to someone else?" Li Weidong replied, following the example.

"Xiao Li, since Wang Lei is not as capable as you, shouldn't you lend him a helping hand?" Wang Haibin continued to advise.

"Should I promote the style and give the advanced position in the workshop to others? How much is style worth? Wang Haibin must have lost his mind! The Wang Lei he mentioned, is he the apprentice who has been in the workshop for two years? Oh right, I remember now, this Wang Lei is Wang Haibin's son! After all this fuss, Wang Haibin wants me to give the advanced position in the workshop to his son, what a clever calculation."

In Li Weidong's memory, Wang Lei ultimately spent several years in prison.

Comrade Lei has always taken care of his own matters. Since Director Wang has such a high level of ideological awareness, why not learn from Comrade Lei in this regard? Wang Lei is quite advanced in the workshop; let him strive for it on his own!

Do not talk to me about promoting the style of Comrade Lei, I will learn from Comrade Lei, but not to help people like you. Speaking of the spirit of dedication, it should not be dedicated to your son! Stop trying to take advantage of me!

Seeing that Li Weidong was unyielding, Wang Haibin's tone became stern: "Li Weidong, do you know that you are making a mistake!"

"It doesn't matter, the country advocates for family planning and late marriage and childbearing. A man is considered to be marrying late only after the age of twenty-five, and Wang Lei still has a few years to go!" Li Weidong teased, then continued, "Besides, Wang Lei is the son of your Director Wang. Would he still be pitiful? Is he still afraid of not finding a partner?"

One should not speak in such a manner. Our Wang Lei, how can you compare to Xiao Li? You have only been working for a few months and have already received the title of advanced worker in the workshop. Moreover, you are so young; with your abilities, you will have plenty of opportunities to earn accolades.

Li Weidong finished speaking and turned to leave the office

"Learn from Comrade Lei. When Comrade Lei helps others, when does he expect any benefits in return? Young people, your level of awareness should not be so low!" Wang Haibin said with a smile

Later, Wang Haibin was imprisoned for corruption and bribery, yet Wang Lei remained unrepentant. On one occasion, he injured someone and, lacking the funds for a private settlement, fled in fear of punishment. A year later, he was apprehended and sentenced to ten years for intentional injury, reuniting the father and son in prison

Cui Dashan was holding a large tea jar, standing outside the door. Upon seeing Li Weidong come out, he immediately asked, "Have you agreed?"

"Scaring a three-year-old! No wonder people say you have no real ability, only good at flattering others, even using such a foolish excuse to intimidate. " Li Weidong simply tore off the facade with Wang Haibin, he snorted coldly and continued to speak:

This can also be considered as saving Wang Lei's life. If Wang Lei had continued to associate with the underworld, he would undoubtedly have fallen victim to the severe crackdown of 1983 and would have had to serve several years in prison

You are not wrong; Wang Lei from your family indeed does not possess advanced skills, and I can certainly acquire a few more advanced ones myself said Li Weidong somewhat narcissistically

Speaking of Wang Lei from your workshop, he is quite pitiful. He has been a temporary worker in your workshop for two years and has not had the opportunity to become a permanent employee. Due to not having a formal job, he is in his twenties and still cannot find a partner