80: The assistant will arrive tomorrow

Uncle Wang, if you're not feeling well, go see a Dr.; you can't just tough it out,” Liu Xiaolin said with some urgency.

“At this crucial time, if you can avoid resting, then don't. Let's talk about it after everything is sorted out,” Wang Shengjun said, shaking his head.

“No, Uncle Wang, I can't just watch you wear yourself out,” Liu Xiaolin said anxiously.

“Uncle Wang knows what he's doing, don't worry unnecessarily,” Wang Shengjun said with a smile to comfort him.

“Have you found a candidate for Factory Director Assistant yet? If not, I'll transfer Zhao Rui to be your Factory Director Assistant tomorrow,” Liu Xiaolin no longer hesitated this time.

Only when Zhao Rui could handle things independently would Wang Shengjun feel at ease to rest properly and not have to work so hard.

“I've also been observing Zhao Rui during this time, and I think he's very capable and handles things very carefully. He can definitely handle the position of Factory Director Assistant,” Wang Shengjun finally relented.

“Alright, I'll talk to him this afternoon, and he can start learning from you tomorrow,” Liu Xiaolin made the decision without allowing for discussion.

“Okay, I think that's fine,” Wang Shengjun agreed.

“Also, you go see a Dr. this afternoon, and I'll keep an eye on production in the workshop,” Liu Xiaolin urged Wang Shengjun again to see a Dr.

Seeing how concerned Liu Xiaolin was about him, Wang Shengjun was very moved and agreed, “Alright, then I'll go see a Dr. this afternoon.”

“I'll have Zhao Rui drive you to the hospital in my car. You rest for a bit, and Zhao Rui will come find you when the hospital is about to open,” Liu Xiaolin said and then left.

He returned to his office and called Zhao Rui: “Zhao Rui, come to my office after you finish eating.”

“I've already finished eating, I'll be right there,” Zhao Rui didn't know what had happened and hurried towards Liu Xiaolin's office.

The door was open, and he walked straight in.

“General Manager Liu, you were looking for me?” He had run a bit fast and was still slightly out of breath.

“Yes, I was looking for you. Have a seat first,” Liu Xiaolin said.

After sitting down on the sofa, Zhao Rui looked at Liu Xiaolin with a puzzled expression: “What is it?”

“Deputy Factory Director Wang is over sixty this year, and he's getting old and not in the best health, you know that, right?” What Liu Xiaolin said was something everyone knew.

“I know. Minister Qi and Deputy Factory Director Wang had a stomach ache just now. I was planning to go see him after eating, but then your call came,” Zhao Rui said.

“Here's the thing, I want to start selecting someone now to be the Factory Director Assistant, working and learning at the same time, so that once Deputy Factory Director Wang retires, someone can immediately take over the work,” Liu Xiaolin said, looking into Zhao Rui's eyes, “Today, I discussed it with Uncle Wang, and we both agree that you are the suitable candidate for Factory Director Assistant. What do you think?”

Zhao Rui was a bit stunned. He had worked in the Comprehensive Department for several years, from staff member to the current Minister, and felt quite comfortable with his work. However, he never expected that General Manager Liu would actually want him to be the Factory Director Assistant, and that after the Old Factory Director retired, he would be the Factory Director.

This leap was a bit big, so big he couldn't believe it.

“Me? Do I have this ability?” he said doubtfully.

“Both Uncle Wang and I think you have this ability. As long as you're willing to learn, Uncle Wang is willing to teach you, and you'll quickly learn the relevant management knowledge,” Liu Xiaolin was very confident in Zhao Rui's learning ability.

Seeing that Liu Xiaolin recognized him so much, Zhao Rui was naturally very happy: “Since General Manager Liu trusts me so much, then I accept. But, after I transfer positions, who will handle the Comprehensive Department's affairs? Also, Dong Yuhui and others are coming for an on-site inspection the day after tomorrow, who will receive them?”

Liu Xiaolin saw that Zhao Rui was still thinking about Dong Yuhui's on-site inspection even though he was transferring positions, and secretly found it amusing: “Don't worry, you will still concurrently hold the position of Minister of Comprehensive Department for a period of time. You can complete the handover after there is a suitable candidate. It's just that during this time, you'll be busy with both the workshop and the Comprehensive Department.”

“It's fine, it's fine, I'm not afraid of being busy or tired. Also, I'll delegate some less important tasks to Xu Enhuai; she needs to learn more things,” Zhao Rui had already started planning the next steps.

“Okay, just arrange your work well. Also, when the hospital opens this afternoon, drive my car to take Deputy Factory Director Wang to the hospital to see a Dr. Firstly, he shouldn't just tough out his illness, and secondly, you can build a relationship with Uncle Wang. You'll have to call him Master,” Liu Xiaolin was already thinking three steps ahead.

When Zhao Rui heard this, he admired Liu Xiaolin even more: “Understood, don't worry, I will take good care of my Master.”

When Liu Xiaolin heard that Zhao Rui was already calling him Master, he thought to himself that this guy was truly a talent worth cultivating, with both high IQ and EQ.

“Take the car keys. You can take your Master directly to the hospital this afternoon. I won't go, I need to take a nap,” Liu Xiaolin's unwavering nap time had arrived again.

Zhao Rui took the car keys Liu Xiaolin handed him and said, “Okay, General Manager Liu, you rest. I'll take my Master to the hospital on time.” After speaking, he stood up and walked out.

Liu Xiaolin waved his hand: “Alright, go ahead.”

Seeing that Zhao Rui had closed the door after leaving, Liu Xiaolin lay down on the sofa, ready to rest.

Just as he lay down, he suddenly remembered that he hadn't asked about his Mom's health.

So he took out his phone and called Hao Xiuhua: “Mom, what are you doing? Are you feeling dizzy today?”

Hao Xiuhua's voice on the other end of the phone sounded quite good: “Oh, it's Xiaolin. Your Mom is fine now, not dizzy anymore, and I ate a big bowl of rice for lunch. Don't worry.”

“Okay, okay, as long as you're fine, I'm relieved. You should rest for a bit at noon,” Liu Xiaolin couldn't help but repeat the same words again.

“Understood, you don't need to worry about me, I'm doing well. Go take your nap quickly,” Hao Xiuhua knew her son's habit of needing a nap.

“Okay, okay, goodbye Mom,” Liu Xiaolin knew his Mom was safe and sound, felt much better, and fell asleep peacefully.

When he opened his eyes, it was almost three o'clock. He remembered that he had promised Wang Shengjun to help him keep an eye on things in the workshop, so he quickly sat up, drank a cup of tea, and headed towards the workshop.

Qi Qingan saw Liu Xiaolin wandering around the workshop again and was very surprised: “Why is General Manager Liu wandering around the workshop again?”

“Deputy Factory Director Wang has a stomach ache, doesn't he? I'm keeping an eye on things in the workshop for him,” Liu Xiaolin explained.

“Oh, oh, I see,” Qi Qingan said, suddenly understanding.

“Does Deputy Factory Director Wang usually track every process?” Liu Xiaolin asked.

“Yes, Deputy Factory Director Wang is too responsible. He always tracks every process to the end before he feels at ease,” Qi Qingan greatly admired Wang Shengjun.

He had also learned a lot from Wang Shengjun, and in his heart, he had always believed that if Deputy Factory Director Wang retired, he would definitely be the successor to the Deputy Factory Director position.