The cozy atmosphere in the room instantly turned anxious as Yi Zhonghai approached.
Yi Zhonghai said sternly, "Liu Haizhong, what exactly do you mean?"
"You can't be so unprincipled, you know?"
At first, Liu Haizhong's old face was full of guilt.
After all, although he benefited from today's events, it was ultimately dishonorable!
But soon, Liu Haizhong adjusted his emotions.
He grinned, forcing a smile, and said, "Old Yi, it wasn't me who brought you down!"
"It's the factory's decision after an investigation. I can't help it!"
"I... cough cough cough..."
Yi Zhonghai was so enraged that he immediately started coughing violently.
Then, a trickle of bright red blood slid down the corner of his mouth.
Seeing this, Liu Haizhong feigned concern and asked, "How are you, Old Yi? Are you alright?"
After steadying himself, Yi Zhonghai continued, "Liu Haizhong, listen to me. I've thought of a win-win solution!"
"If you do as I say, we can definitely bring down Liu Kai Xuan!"
Liu Haizhong frowned and remained silent.
At this moment, the First Aunt added, "Liu Haizhong, have you really forgotten?"
"Who broke Liu Guangfu's leg?"
"Liu Guangfu is still lying in the hospital. And you, Liu Haizhong, have the audacity to curry favor with Liu Kai Xuan?"
Liu Haizhong nodded and said, "Alright, Old Yi. What are your ideas? We can sit down and discuss them!"
Liu Haizhong invited Yi Zhonghai to sit, and Yi Zhonghai began to speak.
"Old Liu, the factory leaders now believe Liu Kai Xuan has close connections!"
"Just go to the factory leaders and report that Liu Kai Xuan bribed you to slander me!"
"Liu Kai Xuan will be finished then!"
"Hmm..." Liu Haizhong nodded and said, "Old Yi, this plan is quite good!"
"However, this is a matter of great importance. I need to consider it before giving you a final answer."
"Alright, think about it tonight, and I'll come back tomorrow to discuss it with you!"
Liu Haizhong said in a deep voice, "Let's do this, Old Yi. You go back and wait for news. I'll come find you when I've thought it through!"
"I see your health isn't great, so you should rest at home for a few more days!"
"Okay, I'll be going now."
Yi Zhonghai left with the First Aunt, and Liu Haizhong "enthusiastically" saw them to the gate.
As soon as the door closed, the smile on Liu Haizhong's face froze!
The Second Aunt came over and said, "Old Liu, I think Yi Zhonghai is right!"
"You've already been promoted, and Liu Kai Xuan has no further use for you."
"Let's quickly bring Liu Kai Xuan down!"
"You wouldn't believe it, but tonight in the courtyard, I've already heard whispers. Many people are calling you a shameless sycophant!"
"Enough!"
Liu Haizhong glared fiercely at the Second Aunt and reprimanded her sternly, "What do you know?"
"You just blabber all day?"
"Director Liu Kai Xuan has shown me great kindness!"
"If he hadn't spoken up for me in front of the factory leaders today, do you think I would have been able to sit on the position of workshop director?"
"But..."
The Second Aunt replied with tears in her eyes, "Guangfu had his leg broken by that brat Liu Kai Xuan, and he's still lying in the hospital!"
"Now you're sucking up to Liu Kai Xuan, and you're being cursed everywhere... How am I supposed to live?"
Liu Haizhong said sharply, "Zhang Guilan, think carefully!"
"Is my job more important, or is your reputation more important?"
"Now that I'm promoted to workshop director, I get 5 yuan in salary each month!"
"Tell me, do you want this 5 yuan or not!"
"I want it!" The Second Aunt replied almost instantly, "Of course, I want it, but..."
"What 'but'?"
Before Zhang Guilan could finish, Liu Haizhong interrupted her again, "Zhang Guilan, listen carefully!"
"I just pledged my allegiance to Liu Kai Xuan today, and he helped me become the workshop director!"
"Think about it, if I cling tightly to this valuable connection, how much more benefit will I receive in the future?"
"But..."
"Everyone is calling you a sycophant now. This isn't a sustainable situation, is it?"
"Alright, alright!"
Liu Haizhong said impatiently, "Stop wasting my time with useless nonsense!"
"Zhang Guilan, listen to me. From now on, not only will I, Liu Haizhong, be respectful, but you will also have to be respectful to Liu Kai Xuan!"
"As for those beggars in the courtyard, let them say whatever they want!"
"It won't be long before I show them the power of this workshop director. Then we'll see how they fawn over me!"
"If I'm Liu Kai Xuan's dog, they'll have to be my dogs too!"
Liu Haizhong knew exactly what twisted thoughts Zhang Guilan had.
She was simply hoping that Liu Haizhong would bite the hand that fed him once he had benefited.
However, while this approach might work with Yi Zhonghai, it was utterly useless with Liu Kai Xuan.
A few days ago, Liu Haizhong and Yi Zhonghai had jointly written an anonymous tip to report Liu Kai Xuan.
As a result, Liu Kai Xuan still had no idea he had been reported.
What did this mean?
It meant that Liu Haizhong and his anonymous tip had been intercepted by Yang Zheng and immediately buried.
Yang Zheng hadn't investigated Liu Kai Xuan at all, so naturally, Liu Kai Xuan didn't know he had been reported.
Conversely, Liu Kai Xuan had brought Liu Haizhong to Yang Zheng to expose Yi Zhonghai, and Yi Zhonghai was fired by the factory that very afternoon.
The situation was clear!
Yi Zhonghai, a Level 8 fitter, was nothing in Yang Zheng's eyes!
On the other hand, Liu Kai Xuan, a senior technician, was someone Yang Zheng treated with utmost respect!
Under these circumstances, even if Liu Haizhong used his brains like a pig, he would know which side to choose.
...
Around eight o'clock in the evening, Liu Kai Xuan personally escorted the Zhao family away from the courtyard.
Tonight, Zhao Feiyan, Jiang Aiying, Zhao Tianhai, and Zhao Feiyan's brother Zhao Dajun and sister-in-law Guo Yanling had all come over.
The Zhao family had come to announce the wedding date and for both families to get acquainted.
Liu Kai Xuan and Zhao Feiyan's wedding date was set for six days later.
As Liu Kai Xuan reached the entrance, he was called out by Liu Haizhong.
"Director Liu..."
"I have an important piece of information to report to you promptly!"
"What is it?"
Liu Kai Xuan glanced at him, preoccupied, and asked.
Liu Haizhong walked over and lowered his voice, "That old mule Yi Zhonghai is incorrigible and is plotting behind your back again, intending to frame you!"
"Hmm, is that so?"
A sharp glint flashed in Liu Kai Xuan's eyes.
"It's absolutely true!" Liu Haizhong replied with righteous indignation!