RNP Chapter 1032 Vacation
Chapter 1032 Vacation
Before Zhou Fei could speak, Gu Nan strode into the office, his leather shoes clicking on the floor with a slow, deliberate sound, yet each step felt like a weight on one's heart, making it hard to breathe. He was always one to settle scores on the spot; if he could hold out until the next day, he wouldn't be Gu Nan.
His gaze swept over the three men with their varying expressions—Liu Wen's panic, Zhou Fei's unease, and Deputy Factory Director Li's feigned composure—before finally settling on Deputy Factory Director Li. A half-smile curled at the corner of his lips: "Deputy Factory Director Li, it's almost time to get off work, and you're still busy here? I wonder what important meeting you're having? I just came from the workshop, and I heard you're having quite a lively discussion here."
Deputy Factory Director Li was caught off guard by Gu Nan's sudden intrusion. It was as if a bucket of ice water had been poured over him, chilling him to the bone. He was momentarily stunned, his mind a jumble, forgetting all the words he had prepared. He steadied himself, coughed lightly, and held up the documents on the table in front of him: "Oh, nothing much, just wanted to chat with Master Liu and Xiao Zhou about the workshop's production arrangements. Orders are tight lately, so we had a short meeting to streamline the process." Though he said this, his eyes darted away, avoiding Gu Nan's gaze.
Gu Nan glanced at Deputy Factory Director Li, clearly seeing the undisguised astonishment and panic on the other's face. He knew perfectly well that these two were plotting something behind the scenes, but their scheme had backfired. However, he didn't intend to expose them on the spot. Dealing with such cunning people didn't require a direct confrontation; there were plenty of ways to deal with them gradually.
He turned to look at Liu Wen beside him, a half-smile playing on his lips: "Engineer Liu, I remember you asked someone to ask me for leave this morning, saying you weren't feeling well and were resting in your dormitory. How come you're here with Deputy Factory Director Li now? Could it be that Deputy Factory Director Li knows medicine and can cure your stomachache?"
These words were like a soft thorn, striking right at their weak points. Deputy Factory Director Li was caught off guard, his smile froze, and he opened his mouth, unable to think of a response for a long time. He truly hadn't expected Gu Nan to suddenly bring this up, catching him completely off guard, and his earlier smugness instantly vanished.
Liu Wen panicked even more, fine beads of sweat appearing on his forehead. He subconsciously looked at Deputy Factory Director Li, his eyes full of pleading—just moments ago, the two of them were huddled together, smugly plotting how to trip up Gu Nan, but unexpectedly, the person in question suddenly showed up and exposed his lie with a single sentence. He had hoped that Deputy Factory Director Li could help smooth things over, but to his surprise, the other man was also speechless, his lips moving for a long time without uttering a sound.
Helpless, Liu Wen could only force a smile that looked worse than a grimace: "Deputy Factory Director Gu, I... I really do have a stomachache. I was just thinking of coming over to ask Deputy Factory Director Li for a few more days of leave, and also... to report on the work I haven't finished."
Gu Nan smiled, but the smile didn't reach his eyes; his gaze held a hint of coldness: "Oh? Is that so? I'm in charge of the production. Since you're not feeling well, you can't push yourself. How about this, don't extend your leave. I'll give you a month off directly. Go back and rest properly, and we'll talk about work when you're fully recovered."
Liu Wen's heart skipped a beat, and he instantly understood Gu Nan's meaning—this wasn't a kind offer of leave; it was clearly an attempt to remove him from his core position in the production department and gradually marginalize him! If he really had to go back and rest for a month, the projects he was holding onto would definitely be taken over by others, and whether he could even return to the production department at that point would be uncertain. He hurriedly waved his hand, his voice trembling slightly: "Deputy Factory Director Gu, no need, no need! I feel much better now, I'm really fine, I can go to work!"
"That won't do." Gu Nan's smile vanished, his tone suddenly turning serious and resolute. "Health is the foundation. How can you work if you're ruined? Go to the hospital tomorrow for a full checkup, thoroughly examine yourself from head to toe, and come back with the diagnosis report to cancel your leave. If they find something wrong, be hospitalized if necessary, and the factory will reimburse your medical expenses."
Deputy Factory Director Li listened anxiously, his heart pounding. Liu Wen was his informant in the production department; if he were really transferred, it would be much harder for him to get any information about production. He wanted to interject and help Liu Wen get through this, but Gu Nan suddenly turned to look at him, his eyes calm as a deep pool, yet exuding an invisible pressure: "Deputy Factory Director Li, what do you think? I think Engineer Liu really needs to rest. He shouldn't push himself too hard and affect the work progress, after all, the work he has is quite crucial."
Deputy Factory Director Li felt incredibly frustrated, but there was nothing he could do. Although he was the deputy factory director, Gu Nan was the one specifically responsible for employee scheduling and production arrangements, and according to the rules, he did have to listen to Gu Nan. If he were to argue with Gu Nan, it would make him seem like he didn't understand the rules and was settling a personal score. He could only nod with a forced smile and say, "Deputy Factory Director Gu is right. Health is the foundation of everything. Engineer Liu, you should go back and rest first, and we'll talk about it later."
Liu Wen could hardly believe his ears. How long had it been? Deputy Factory Director Li had betrayed him? Who would dare to sincerely rely on someone who dropped the ball at such a crucial moment? He stared intently at Deputy Factory Director Li, his eyes filled with anger and disappointment. His lips trembled, but he couldn't lash out—after all, Gu Nan's arrangements were flawless on the surface.
Gu Nan ignored their grim expressions and simply said to Liu Wen, "Engineer Liu, come to my office in a bit to get a leave slip. My secretary will write it for you." With that, he turned and left, his steps light as if nothing had happened, clearly not taking this little incident to heart. He was never one to passively accept things as they were; anyone who tried to trip him up had to be prepared to retaliate.
As soon as Gu Nan left, the atmosphere in the office instantly plummeted to freezing point; even the air seemed to solidify. Liu Wen whirled around, pointed at Deputy Factory Director Li's nose, and growled, "Li, what kind of nonsense is this? You were just patting your chest and saying there was no problem, how come you've betrayed me in the blink of an eye?!"
Deputy Factory Director Li's face was also extremely ugly. He glared back angrily and said, "Do you think I wanted this? Who knew Gu Nan would pull something like this and catch us off guard! Now is not the time to be angry. Go back and rest first. After this storm passes, I'll find a way to transfer you back to the production department, okay?"
Liu Wen sneered, his tone carrying an undisguised threat: "It had better be that way. You know I have some things on my hands, things about those old scores at the factory. If they were to come out, it wouldn't benefit anyone, including you!"