At the same time, at the Mingsheng Textile Factory, Wei Chengliang was summoned to the office by the workshop director for tea and a discussion.
Director Yang poured tea into two white porcelain mugs on the desk. He pushed one toward Wei Chengliang, who sat opposite him, and began sipping his own slowly, his gaze lingering meaningfully on the younger man.
"Xiaoliang, you know that since the sales director was transferred last month, the position has remained vacant. The factory leadership intends to select one of you management-level comrades to fill the spot. Everyone has their own candidate; for instance, the deputy director recommends you, citing your diligence and worthiness of promotion. However, the Party Secretary has pointed out that the incident where you saved someone caused quite a stir, and the backlash has been negative. Many employees are whispering behind your back about an affair with your sister-in-law, and they even say your wife is threatening to divorce you over it. The leadership’s view is that when considering promotions and pay raises, we must take into account family harmony and a happy marriage."
Chapter 22