Chapter 104: If I were to marry Fu Zhengtu, would she still get to be the factory director?

Chapter 104: If I were to marry Fu Zhengtu, would she still get to be the factory director?

Su Taotao's voice wasn't loud, and her expression wasn't particularly fierce, but her presence alone commanded respect.

With just a glance from her, everyone halted in their tracks.

One of the family members stepped forward, stammering, "Comrade Su, we were just wondering about the factory jobs."

"Yes, yes, Comrade Su, we heard you're leading the effort to start a factory. We wanted to know how we can get jobs there."

Su Taotao had already guessed it was about this. She smiled and said, "Don't worry, everyone. We'll put up a notice in a few days on the bulletin board. You can check it out then."

There was a bulletin board in front of the canteen, serving a similar purpose to the loudspeaker at the village banyan tree. Notices were usually posted there, and everyone made a point to check for updates. That's one reason the canteen became the go-to spot for news.

Among the family members present were the wives of Cheng Jianguo, Xu Weidong, and Li Dongqing—the mothers of the three troublemaking kids who had clashed with Fu Yuanhang at school.

The parent who had confronted Su Taotao that day was Xu Weidong's wife. She was now kicking herself with regret.

Who would have guessed Su Taotao was this capable? She had only been on the island for a short time and had already managed to set up a factory. Now, she wanted to get on Su Taotao's good side but couldn't bring herself to do it.

When Su Taotao's gaze briefly fell on her, she felt a pang of guilt. But when Su Taotao glanced past her like she didn't recognize her, she felt uneasy.

Su Taotao was as standoffish as ever.

Yet, such a person had become the factory director. The thought made her even more uncomfortable.

Another family member asked, "Comrade Su, what positions are you recruiting for?"

"Yes, can people like us apply?"

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Su Taotao replied, "The specific requirements will be posted later. Any family member who meets the criteria can apply."

Auntie Zhong chimed in, "That's right, everyone. Let's not crowd here anymore. Go about your business."

At Auntie Zhong's words, everyone turned their attention to her. She was closest to Su Taotao and must know a lot of inside information.

Auntie Zhong, who was already well-liked, smiled and said, "I have some things to do today. Let's talk another time. Everyone, disperse."

People still wanted to ask more, but when Su Taotao's gaze swept over them, they held back.

Some were filled with regret. Auntie Zhong and the new family member who had just arrived on the island were so lucky to be assigned to the same staircase as Su Taotao. Being close to her, they had naturally built a good relationship and were sure to get jobs. Why hadn't they thought to build a good relationship with Su Taotao earlier?

But it was too late now. Su Taotao wasn't an easy person to approach. Apart from the two people around her, she rarely interacted with others. They could only wait for the recruitment notice to see how the process would work.

As the saying goes, birds of a feather flock together. As Su Taotao and her two companions walked away, the parents of the three troublemaking kids huddled together.

Wu Lihua, Cheng Jianguo's family member, watched Su Taotao's retreating figure and said, "Do you think she'll deliberately block us from applying?"

Yang Liuyue, Li Dongqing's family member, sneered, "What do you think? She's the kind of person who blows small conflicts out of proportion. Just because of a little scuffle between the kids, she escalated it to the leaders.

Not only did our husbands lose face in front of the leaders, but they also had to go door-to-door to apologize. My husband still hasn't forgiven me. Do you really think she'll hire us? No way. Let's go."

Wu Lihua was unwilling to give up. "Why not? The factory belongs to everyone, not just her. If she dares to block us, I'll go to the leaders and complain."

Didn't she hate Su Taotao? Of course she did. Because of that incident, her husband had grown distant. But what could she do? A job meant a salary, and who would turn down more money?

Xu Weidong's wife, Zhou Xiaoyan, was the only one present that day who had witnessed Su Taotao's prowess. She pursed her lips and remained silent.

She knew her limits. Su Taotao didn't even need to pull any strings. With so few job openings and so many family members in the base eyeing them, they couldn't compete in terms of connections, education, or diligence. They were outmatched in every aspect. What could they possibly use to compete with others?

Su Taotao didn't need to do anything to filter them out.

If they had a good relationship with her like Zhang Chuncheng's family, they might have had a chance to get a special favor. But they had no such connections.

She was well aware of this.

Wu Lihua nudged Zhou Xiaoyan's elbow: "Xiaoyan, what are you thinking? You seem so afraid of her, you don't even dare to meet her eyes. What are you afraid of?"

Zhou Xiaoyan's gaze shifted from the graceful figure in the distance, and she shook her head: "It's nothing, don't worry. You haven't seen her arrogant demeanor. She probably doesn't even remember who we are."

She might not even remember that incident.

Xu Weidong had said that if she didn't take good care of their son and kept causing trouble, he would send her back to their hometown. She had a comfortable life here, with good food and a nice home, and she didn't want to go back to serve her difficult mother-in-law.

She still wanted to apply for the job. Who wouldn't want a job? But she wouldn't cause trouble with them.

If she dared to make trouble, Xu Weidong would really send her back to their hometown.

Wu Lihua bit her lip: "What abilities does she have? She looks like a seductress, and it's all thanks to Fu Zhengtu. If I had married Fu Zhengtu, would she even be the factory director?"

Zhou Xiaoyan looked around in shock. Fortunately, most people had dispersed, and it seemed no one had heard. She quickly pulled Wu Lihua aside:

"Please, what are you saying? Can you really say such things out loud?"

Wu Lihua scoffed: "There's nothing that shouldn't be said out loud. If it's the truth, why not let others know?"

Zhou Xiaoyan was exasperated: "Alright, I won't argue with you. I need to hurry and buy groceries to cook dinner."

After Zhou Xiaoyan left, Yang Liuyue walked over, thoughtfully glancing at Wu Lihua: "Did she become the factory director because of Fu Zhengtu?"

Wu Lihua: "She hasn't even been on the island for a month and hasn't met the leaders. If it's not because of Fu Zhengtu, then who? I suspect the plan to open the factory was Fu Zhengtu's idea."

After all, it's because our own husbands are useless.

Yang Liuyue looked at the figures disappearing around the corner and said, "There doesn't have to be only one factory on this island. If she can open a factory with Fu Zhengtu's help, why can't we? Let's write a plan and submit it, apply to open a factory."

Wu Lihua looked at her in astonishment: "Open, open a factory? Us? What kind of factory?"

She was just speaking casually.

Yang Liuyue: "What kind of factory, doesn't matter. What matters is having a job and a salary. What, are you scared?"

Wu Lihua straightened her chest: "Scared? Why would I be scared? Let's go, let's figure it out."

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