novelsite Chapter 597: Diverting trouble to the east
Chapter 597: Diverting trouble to the east
Chapter 597: Diverting trouble to the east
Destroying someone's career path is like killing their parents...
With a grim face, Director Najib dismissed the others, leaving only his most trusted deputy.
"How are the preparations going over there?"
“Everything is ready!”
"Alright! Remember! This time we only have two goals: take everything we can take, and destroy everything we can destroy!"
No matter the cost, this plan must succeed; failure is not an option!
If it fails...
You don't need to come back for a performance review, understand?
The deputy trembled when he met Najib's icy gaze.
"Yes! I understand!"
Najib's eyes were sinister, and a cold smile curled at the corner of his mouth.
Hmph! Didn't you want "dawn"?
You will soon discover that eternal night awaits you...
……
Jinghua, Hubei.
Inside the bright, dust-free cleanroom, the first-generation optical chip production line, named "Light Weaver," is steadily processing 10 chips per minute, producing the fundamental computing units of the future data era.
Wafers undergo more than 200 processes under the precise gripping of robotic arms. The nanoscale processing equipment operates in a low-vacuum, non-magnetic environment, using laser beams to carve photonic crystals at the molecular level at high speeds invisible to the naked eye.
Multiple laser beams can simultaneously etch eight layers of optical waveguide structure in different dimensions, with pale blue plasma floating in the air, stabilizing the photolithography precision at ±0.82 nanometers...
Of course, all of this was encased in a thick casing, with only the blue arc of light visible...
Two senior engineers, dressed in white cleanroom suits and full protective gear, were using electronic tablets to review production logs and record the day's production line operations.
Goggles and thick protective masks covered their faces.
A slightly muffled chatter could be heard coming from under the masks.
"The yield rate improved by another percentage point today, and it seems that we will soon reach the theoretical production capacity."
"Great! The team leader gave a strict order: we must complete the task targets set by the higher-ups by the end of this month, no matter what."
You didn't see how anxious and agitated he was the other day; his lips were practically chapped.
"You can't blame the team leader for being anxious. You should have seen how tough things were for Jinghua in the past two years. We were almost unable to pay salaries."
Who would have thought it would be so successful today? I heard that the orders from outside are almost booked for the next 5 years.
"If production doesn't pick up even for a day, the losses will be real money. How could the company's top management not be worried?"
"That's true. Life is really full of ups and downs. Who would have thought that just when I was about to resign and find another job, the company would suddenly take off?"
I've been getting so many bonuses lately, but I'm also working so much overtime I feel like throwing up.
"We had a closed testing period a while ago, and when I got home, my newborn son almost didn't recognize his dad..."
"Stop complaining. We're already expanding our workforce. Once we get through this period and the second production line starts operating, our workload won't be so heavy. The best is yet to come."
"Yes! That makes sense..."
As is customary, the two checked the production line's operational status and then left the cleanroom together.
At that moment, an employee dressed similarly but carrying cleaning equipment brushed past the two of them, and they nodded to each other in greeting...
While working, the cleaner would occasionally glance around, observing the entire workshop, especially the surveillance cameras, ceiling, and ventilation ducts.
More than half an hour later, the cleaner who had finished his work walked out of the cleanroom, took off his heavy protective suit, and revealed the face of an ordinary middle-aged man...
After passing through layers of security gates, offering a cigarette to the guard on duty, and chatting and laughing for a while, the man finally left the factory, got into a somewhat old Santana, and drove away from the factory area...
They arrived at a rather lively bar, where the man sat down at the bar.
"A Manhattan!"
The bartender glanced at the man, then picked up a glass and began mixing the cocktail.
Vodka, tomato juice, lemon juice, salt, black pepper...
"Snap, snap~" "Splash, splash~"
After a shake, the bartender pushed the glass, decorated with lemon slices, in front of the man.
Looking at the deep red, somewhat viscous liquid in front of him, the man's expression changed slightly.
This is clearly a classic Bloody Mary...
The man glanced at the bartender, who was nonchalantly wiping glasses, then said nothing, downed his drink in one gulp, and left the bar...
……
Mengshan Village, Meng Family Courtyard.
"are you going?"
"No way! I'd rather die than go!"
"You dare talk back! Do you believe I'll break your legs right now?"
"Oh Dad~ Look at Mom, as soon as I got back she wanted to break my legs. Who will help you with the farm work now?"
Old Meng, who had originally intended to stay out of it and quietly sit in his chair reading a book, finally had no choice but to put down his copy of "The Effective Executive"...
He glanced at Meng Qingqing hiding behind him, then at Yang Hui, who was in front of him, holding a broom and looking somewhat exasperated.
"You start making a scene as soon as you get back. Can't you be a little more understanding of your mother's good intentions?"
Do you know how busy your mother is these days, meeting with so many matchmakers every day?
Besides, you've already graduated, you're not a young woman anymore, it's just a blind date and a meal!
As soon as Lao Meng opened his mouth, he wisely stated his political stance.
With the support she received, Yang Hui became even more energized, pointing a broom at Meng Qingqing.
"Look at your good daughter, she's the nephew of her cousin's brother, a college graduate from a prestigious university, an only child, a civil servant, and she's also good-looking. She even bought a house in Wushi."
With these qualities, how am I not good enough for you?
In the past, we couldn't find such a good family even if we carried lanterns!
You're a wild girl who graduated from a sports school and doesn't even have a proper job, and you're already complaining about him?
"I just graduated, I'm only 20 years old!"
"So what if you're 20? Your childhood friend is 20 too, she got married at 16 and is now a mother of three!"
"Hmph! In the end, all you want is a grandson. Why can't my brother give you one!"
"How dare you compare yourself to your brother? He's working so hard to build his business, do you even know what it means to prioritize your career!"
Besides, your brother can bring two pretty girls when he comes back, but what about you when you come back?
What else is there besides a rebellious nature?
"I……"
Meng Qingqing experienced the pain of involution once again.
Before, there was at least one guy who could share the firepower, but now this guy is just an ammunition depot, specifically providing weapons for Yang Hui...
Some burdens are too heavy for anyone to share; you can only shift them from your left shoulder to your right...
She stiffened her neck.
"I came back this time to build my career!"
"Ha!" Yang Hui was so angry she laughed. "Fine, tell me how you plan to build your career. Will you get rich by fishing in the river, or by catching birds in trees?"
"I... I can always follow in my father's footsteps and work as his assistant at Monsanto Livestock! Right, Dad?"
Faced with his little darling's hopeful gaze and Yang Hui's sharp eyes, Old Meng could only cough dryly.
"Ahem! There are actually a few vacant positions in the company. So, Qingqing, are you thinking of cleaning the factory?"
Cleaning up the factory? Isn't that just using a high-pressure water gun to clean up sewage?
Meng Qingqing shrank her neck. "Are there any positions that aren't so frontline?"
"Yes, um... the company is still short of finance and auditing staff. Qingqing, can you prepare financial statements? Do you understand tax policies? Do you have an accountant certificate?"
With each word Old Meng spoke, Meng Qingqing lowered her head a little further.
But then I suddenly realized something was wrong!
"Dad! Are you doing this on purpose? You're a company general manager, can't you find me a job that's easy and pays well?"
Old Meng glared at her.
"What are you thinking! Do you really think that Mengshan Animal Husbandry is owned by the Meng family, and that the company is run by our family?"
Oh! I can arrange whomever I want?
You don't know that the whole village... no, even the distant relatives from the nearby villages, whether they're close or distant, are all watching our family.
I already have enough of a headache from having to find excuses to refuse these favors.
If we put you in now, wouldn't that just give people something to say?
"Believe it or not, if I get you in today, tomorrow dozens of people will be blocking our door, trying to get their daughters and sons in too!"
As he spoke, Lao Meng solemnly held up the book "The Effective Executive" in his hand.
"Do you know what this book is about? It says that the worst thing you can do when managing a company is to appoint relatives and friends!"
Look around, is there anyone closer to me than you?
Faced with Yang Hui's cold, sneer across the face, Meng Qingqing felt like crying but had no tears left.
So even though my family has become incredibly wealthy, I still don't have the life of a princess who lives off her parents?
"Did you hear that? You really think building a career is that easy? Besides going on blind dates so we can have a grandchild soon, what use are you anyway?"
Seeing that the matchmaking queen Yang Hui was pressing her again, Meng Qingqing had a sudden inspiration and raised her hand to shout.
"Wait! I still have a use for it!"
"What use are you to?"
"I can help you have grandchildren sooner!"
Yang Hui paused, and even Lao Meng couldn't help but look over.
"Think about it, how can a grandson be closer than a granddaughter?" Seeing that her words had worked, Meng Qingqing quickly continued.
"My brother is getting on in years. Although he is in the prime of his career, he can still settle down and start a family before building his career!"
Look how hard Lao Meng has been working lately, even taking up management studies. He just wants to accumulate more wealth for the family. But for Lao Meng's family to prosper, the most important thing is to have more children and grandchildren!
Otherwise, who will leave all that money that Lao Meng earns? Me? No way!
A married daughter is like water spilled from a cup; it doesn't matter whether I get married or not, the key is that my brother has a heavy responsibility on his shoulders!
But look at my brother, he brought back two beautiful women, but there's been no follow-up news since.
All talk and no action, I'm worried for him even though you're not!
So our most urgent task right now is to resolve the grandson's problem first, and then we can consider the maternal grandson's problem, don't you agree?
To avoid being set up on blind dates, Meng Qingqing is willing to treat herself as an outsider...
"You talk like you have a solution." Yang Hui pouted.
Although Lao Meng agreed with these words, he could only shake his head helplessly.
"That brat, he's far from the emperor's reach, there's no use in your mother and I worrying about him!"
A solution, a solution... that's it!
"Who says I can't? I... I can go undercover for my brother and act as a matchmaker!"
"You?" Old Meng stared at her with disbelief.
“Of course! As the saying goes, of the three unfilial acts, the greatest is to have no offspring. How can I, as your younger sister, watch my brother be so unfilial!” Meng Qingqing said righteously.
Clearly, she's planning to "sell out her brother for personal gain"...
Yang Hui gave a cold laugh.
"Ha! You're probably just making up an excuse to run away, aren't you? Your brother's far away and the emperor's reach is long gone. Letting you out would be like releasing a tiger back into the mountains, wouldn't it?"
"How could that be! Look at my dad now, he definitely can't get away. Mom, you have to take care of Dad, so you can't leave either."
Then I'll be the only one left in the family who can worry about this!
With me by my brother's side, gathering intelligence and keeping you both informed, I can even act as a go-between for him. I guarantee I'll help him marry his future wife before the New Year!
Yang Hui and Lao Meng exchanged a glance, both seeing the attraction in each other's eyes.
After thinking for a moment, Yang Hui finally spoke.
"Giving you a chance isn't out of the question, but you have to write a guarantee. If you haven't made any progress in three months, then you'll have to listen to me and go home to go on blind dates!"
"Huh?" Meng Qingqing looked reluctant.
"What do you mean? I think we'd better not let the tiger return to the mountain. We don't want to end up losing both our wife and our army."
While we're still young and can help you take care of the kids, let's settle things with you as soon as possible.
If you don't like this one, we'll meet a few more; surely one of them will be one you like..."
"I'll buy the tickets tomorrow!"
Brother! I'm sorry, but the one who tied the knot must untie it.
If relying on my parents won't work, then I guess I'll have to rely on my brother!
(End of this chapter)