frightfiction Chapter 23: Why Not Use a Soft Knife?
Chapter 23: Why Not Use a Soft Knife?
These six security guards might play a crucial role in a critical moment, so this expense absolutely cannot be spared.
To Zhang Dong's surprise, instead of causing trouble for him, Wang Jianguo encountered problems during the mining process.
Originally, there were two mines, each led by a team leader who mined the minerals.
For the first ten days or so, the output of the two teams was about the same, but later he found that the output of the mining team led by his uncle was decreasing, and this had been going on for three consecutive days.
During these three days, Zhang Dong kept a close eye on his uncle's mining team, but he couldn't detect anything suspicious.
Zhang Dong was also somewhat puzzled.
Logically, when the two mining teams separated, Zhang Dong specifically adjusted the personnel, so the number of people on both sides was about the same. So why is it that the output on his uncle's side just can't increase?
On the other hand, the output of the top-tier cattle is increasing day by day?
This time, he didn't go to keep an eye on things himself, but instead called over his classmate Li Cheng.
"Dongzi, what do you want with me?"
Li Cheng, who was now in charge of procurement, was puzzled when Zhang Dong called him and acted mysteriously. Zhang Dong then whispered something to him.
Li Cheng readily agreed: "Okay, okay, then I'll go more often and ask these two mining teams what else they need." Li Cheng nodded knowingly.
For the next two days, Zhang Dong did not go to his second uncle's place to keep an eye on things.
He was waiting for Li Cheng's investigation results.
That evening, before the miners finished their shift, Li Cheng came out of the mine and whispered to Zhang Dong, "The reason for this is your uncle."
"Is it really on him?" Zhang Dong raised an eyebrow.
Li Cheng nodded: "Although your uncle is the captain, to be frank, your second uncle is very incompetent!"
Zhang Dong was very pleased that Li Cheng was able to say these words.
Most people, even if they know about their relationship with their uncle, wouldn't be so blunt with him.
Zhang Dong nodded, looking intently at him: "Li Cheng, whatever it is, just say it. After all, this is a business we're in partnership, and nobody wants to ruin the mine."
Li Cheng nodded: "Zhang Dong, I understand what you mean. However, according to my investigation, your second uncle, as the captain of the second mining team, is very unreliable."
“When you’re watching him, he’ll lead the way and work hard, but once you’re gone, he’ll quit and go find somewhere else to sleep, leaving the other miners to do the work.”
“But the other miners, seeing that your second uncle, the team leader, was sleeping soundly, were also very resentful. After a while, their enthusiasm waned.”
Zhang Dong nodded as if suddenly realizing something: "No wonder the mining team my second uncle leads has such low output per shift. It turns out it's all because of his leadership."
Li Cheng frowned and said, "Whether the job is done well or not depends on the leadership. The team leader is the head of the team and the tail of the team during the mining process. If the wrong person is chosen, it will have a great impact on the entire mining team."
Zhang Dong wholeheartedly agreed with what Li Cheng said, so he asked him a question.
"What should I do in this situation?"
Li Cheng bluntly stated, "If it were me, I would tell him face to face that he absolutely cannot do this, as it would cause the entire mining team to lose their motivation."
Zhang Dong asked doubtfully, "You mean, I should talk to my uncle tomorrow and bring this up?"
Li Cheng nodded.
Zhang Dong patted him on the shoulder: "Alright, I'll handle this."
Li Cheng didn't say anything more, but Zhang Dong fell into deep thought.
Li Cheng had just told him to go directly to his uncle, but Zhang Dong didn't want to do that.
The main issue is that this uncle's overall performance has been quite good during this period, but after becoming the team leader, it seems that he has reverted to his old ways as a hoodlum.
Instead of having a junior say this to him, I'd rather take a roundabout approach.
The so-called "indirect approach to saving the country" is what is commonly known as "killing someone with a soft knife." Why not give my second uncle a soft knife?
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Mine No. 2.
After leading the team members into the mining area of the mine, Zhang Guangyao gave orders to his miners: "You all better do your job well. This is a newly opened mine. If you work hard, the boss won't treat you unfairly."
"Okay, then you guys keep up the good work! I'm going over there, I have some things to take care of."
As soon as Zhang Guangyao left, a miner curled his lip in disdain.
"This guy is probably hiding over there taking a nap again."
Another miner sneered, "That's the kind of person who talks the talk but doesn't walk the walk."
"He even knows this is a newly opened mine, and this mine belongs to his nephew. As the team leader, how could he be so irresponsible?"
The speaker was named Wang Dashan, and his face was full of anger.
Someone nearby advised him, "Dashan, what are you doing? No matter what, he's the boss's uncle, a relative of royalty. It's not like it's your mine. What's the rush?"
Wang Dashan snorted coldly: "I just can't stand his behavior. How can he do things like this? It's his own nephew's mine, and they still made him the team leader. He should be the one to lead the way."
Someone nearby curled their lip and said, "Leading the way? You'd better give up. You should be grateful if he doesn't hold us back."
"Yeah, yeah, anyway, our mining team number two is just like this, there's no hope for us. Our daily ore output can't even compare to Da Niu's team. I've seen the boss complaining."
Another miner curled his lip and snorted coldly: "So what if the boss has a problem? Zhang Guangyao is a shrewd guy. He only works hard when the boss is watching, but he quits as soon as the boss leaves."
"Yes, yes, I noticed that too."
Wang Dashan was furious, but there was nothing he could do. He knew that was indeed the case, but he just couldn't stand it.
Listening to the other miners' discussions, Wang Dashan gritted his teeth.
"Don't worry, I'll definitely tell the boss about this when I get the chance."
Someone nearby advised him, "Don't do that. After all, he's a relative, an imperial uncle."
"Dashan, if you tell, you'll definitely suffer the consequences."
"That's right, Dashan, you're such a straightforward donkey."
When he saw some of his coworkers calling him a "straight-backed donkey," Da Shan sighed.
"I just can't stand this kind of sly and cheating. Even if the other person is the boss's uncle, I'll still point it out, and your advice won't help..."
"Okay, let's get to work." With that, Wang Dashan and the other team members began their work for the day.
Although the team members were also dissatisfied, seeing that Wang Dashan had already started working, they all picked up their tools, took on their respective responsibilities, and began the daily work of miners.
On the other side, Zhang Guangyao found a secluded spot and lay down.