Wang Yu's words startled everyone.
Giving out money?
Was the meeting about this?
And who were these two people?
Everyone at the car factory's eyes shifted between Andre and Liu Lu. They had both come to Wang Yu's meeting. Wu Lingling, finding it inconvenient to attend Wang Yu's internal car factory meeting, had gone directly to pick up Wang Ling from school.
Many people recognized Liu Lu. Jiangyang County wasn't that large, and the various factories had dealt with each other before. As a dispatcher at the steel plant, many people knew Liu Lu. What surprised everyone was why she was here.
And then there was that strong, bear-like international friend. What was he here for?
Everyone muttered to themselves, and then Wang Yu tapped the table and coughed a few times, signaling for everyone to quiet down as the meeting began.
"Ahem, I have a few things to tell everyone."
As Wang Yu spoke, everyone fell silent, their gazes focused on him.
"First, this is Andre, a technical expert from the Ice Bear Kingdom, specializing in mechanical production and manufacturing. I specifically brought him over from the provincial capital to serve as the head of the technology department.
I went to the provincial capital and won ten million in a competition with Qinglu Group. This will be used later to build an automated mechanical production line. He will be guiding and responsible for this. Please welcome him."
As Wang Yu finished, there was a sparse scattering of applause, not particularly enthusiastic.
After Liu Wenming defected to the agricultural machinery factory, the technology department had been leaderless. Wang Yu had taken charge himself, so no one was vying for his position.
Now, Wang Yu had gone out and brought back an expert? And from the overseas Ice Bear Kingdom? Was this the so-called "foreign monks chant scriptures better"?
The cadres all felt a sense of unease, fearing that Wang Yu, like many other factories, would be infatuated with so-called overseas experts and neglect or disrespect them.
Although Wang Yu usually appeared very approachable, it was undeniable that he was the ultimate decision-maker in the factory.
If he truly decided to promote someone or dismiss someone, no one could say no!
Therefore, the applause was not very lively.
On the other hand, Brother Hu, who was attending the meeting as the head of transportation, unhesitatingly applauded.
The appointments and dismissals of others had nothing to do with him, Tiger. As the most loyal subordinate (lackey) of the small factory director, Brother Hu felt that he just needed to stick close to Wang Yu.
Moreover... these guys had no foresight. Wang Yu, the boss, had spoken, and they weren't clapping quickly. They were so clueless!
They didn't even know who was paying their salaries!
Brother Hu looked around at the others with disdain, a sneer on his lips.
The small factory director had taken in a foreign expert; he was really powerful!
Andre naturally saw the situation. The crowd didn't seem very interested in him, except for the thunderous applause from Brother Hu, which moved him greatly. He nodded friendly at him.
"Second, I plan to make Liu Lu my chief secretary, responsible for the overall management of all internal affairs of the factory. She will have the authority to manage all major and minor matters."
As soon as Wang Yu finished speaking, it immediately drew a backlash from the crowd.
"What?"
"Impossible!"
"Small factory director, are you joking?"
...
Everyone spoke up. If bringing in a technical director from outside was understandable and acceptable.
Then what was Liu Lu's position now? And she was directly given such great power, responsible for all major and minor internal affairs. Wouldn't that be akin to a grand eunuch in ancient times?
Even the usually steady Old Director Li Ming's expression changed slightly.
He wasn't worried about his own power or position, but rather about the potential for Liu Lu to make a mistake with such great power.
"Small factory director, the factory's affairs are very complex. This young Miss Liu lacks experience. Would it be possible for her to be unfamiliar with suddenly taking charge?"
Li Ming subtly reminded Wang Yu, truly afraid that he was acting on impulse and that if any trouble arose, it would be disastrous. The factory was flourishing at the moment and could not afford any setbacks!
"Nonsense. Since the small factory director has chosen to trust Miss Liu, she will naturally be competent. Are you questioning the small factory director's judgment?"
Before Wang Yu could speak, Brother Hu jumped out, saying directly.
For Brother Hu, as long as Wang Yu said it was right, he would support it unconditionally. After all, he was the one giving him bonuses!
Besides, the small factory director was already wealthy. What was wrong with having a beautiful secretary?
Didn't they see them exchanging glances at the Red Moon ballroom before? Later, the small factory director even stood up for her several times.
There must be something… bah, the small factory director had a discerning eye!
Brother Hu immediately shouted without reservation, his tone generous and impassioned.
"Wang Quanhu, we are discussing factory matters, and you are not allowed to talk nonsense."
Old Director Li Ming became somewhat angry. Brother Hu was a typical sycophant and a villain! The small factory director was young, and if he was misled by such a person, it would be troublesome if he took the wrong path!
"Alright, stop arguing."
Wang Yu extended his hand to stop them. "As my secretarial assistant, Liu Lu will only be responsible for managing miscellaneous tasks and some comprehensive planning arranged by me. She will not interfere with your respective job scopes, so you don't need to worry about affecting the factory's production status.
Furthermore, she is currently still at the steel plant and will only come to us later. We will arrange for her organizational relationship to be transferred over. For now, she can begin with an internship trial period."
"This..."
Everyone exchanged glances. If she was only responsible for miscellaneous tasks, it might be acceptable, but this was not a good precedent. What if Wang Yu suddenly made a foolish decision and appointed someone else one day?
"Besides, I will personally oversee major matters, so you don't need to worry," Wang Yu's words ended the dispute.
He had already established absolute authority, so everyone didn't say much more.
Then Wang Yu again urged and supervised the production of orders. After going to the provincial capital and encountering Li Mo, so many orders were generated. Plus, the large orders for fuel-assisted vehicles that Wu Lingling had placed before leaving, these all required overtime.
Fortunately, Secretary Yang had sent over 200 workers from state-owned factories. With sufficient manpower, production could barely be maintained. However, the workers were extremely tired from working overtime day after day!
But compared to those state-owned factory workers who couldn't even get their wages paid, no one would complain. They even wished Wang Yu would let them work more overtime!
"So, the last matter." Wang Yu clasped his hands. "There are many orders recently, and the profits are very good. Everyone and the workers are exhausted. Therefore, I have decided to give everyone a day off for rest and also issue a bonus!"
What? Were they really going to give out bonuses?
Base salary, grade salary, performance bonus, profit-sharing bonus, overtime bonus... they had no suitable names for bonuses anymore!
Someone asked Wang Yu about this, and he responded with a snap of his fingers, "That's simple. We'll give out holiday pay using the holiday reason."
Everyone looked at each other. This... it was the end of May. They had already used Labor Day as an excuse to give out a large bonus. As a result, some workers had gotten drunk and gotten into fights with others.
What holiday reason would they use to give out bonuses again?
The year was later, and even the closest Dragon Boat Festival was still more than half a month away!
"No holiday? Can't you find a nearby holiday? I think we'll just make it Children's Day."
Wang Yu said impatiently, then pondered and mumbled,
"Just tell all the workers that to celebrate Children's Day, everyone will have a day off and receive 300 yuan in holiday pay."
What? Children's Day? Is the small factory director serious?