A new day arrived, and thousands of Beijing daily newspapers were delivered to the courtyards of various streets in the early morning. Yi Zhonghai's name instantly became a household name in Beijing.

However, Yi Zhonghai himself knew nothing about this and walked into the Red Star Steel Mill as usual.

On his way to work, Yi Zhonghai noticed strange looks and whispers from others, and couldn't help but look down at his clothes - a spring work suit with a pair of Liberation shoes, and there didn't seem to be anything wrong with him.

Yi Zhonghai stepped into the workshop with a confused look on his face, and Qin Huairu immediately came to greet him in a hurry: "Master Yi, did you take the child support that He Daqing sent to He Yushui?"

Yi Zhonghai was startled when he heard this, and his face was slightly embarrassed. He defended himself, "Who told you such nonsense? I am an eighth-level technician. How could I be short of that ten dollars?"

Yi Zhonghai was confused as to how such a rumor could reach Qin Huairu's ears, because this matter should only be known by him and his aunt.

A worker looked at Yi Zhonghai with disdain and said, "Aren't you confessing yourself? How do you know that the child support is ten yuan if you don't take other people's money?"

Another worker said sarcastically: "Good news never goes out, but bad news travels a thousand miles. Especially this spring, it's so busy. Some people who earn over 100 yuan a month actually do such a wicked thing as taking child support."

Hearing these remarks from his co-workers, Yi Zhonghai's face turned red, "If you keep talking nonsense, I will sue you for spreading rumors! Remember, I am an eighth-level technician. You should think clearly about the price you will pay for slandering me!"

However, Qin Huairu whispered in Yi Zhonghai's ear: "This is not a lie they made up. Look at today's Beijing Daily. You are on the front page. There is also a postmark stub of you signing for He Yushui's child support."

At this, Yi Zhonghai was shocked as if he was sitting on pins and needles. He never expected that this matter had been reported in the newspapers. If this happened, his reputation would collapse in an instant.

While he was lost in thought, Director Yang's secretary, Secretary Guo, suddenly appeared in the workshop and said to Yi Zhonghai with a look of contempt: "Yi Zhonghai, Director Yang wants to see you soon. Please come with me immediately."

After Secretary Guo finished speaking, he turned and left without even saying hello, with a gloomy face.

The secretary is the barometer of the leader's mood. Looking at Secretary Guo with a gloomy face, Yi Zhonghai hurriedly followed Secretary Guo, feeling uneasy all the way.

The workers' gossip had made him realize that this matter could not be kept secret from Director Yang for much longer, and that calling him here this time was definitely not a good thing.

Sure enough, as soon as Yi Zhonghai entered Director Yang's office, a newspaper was hit on his face. Although his face was stinging, he hurriedly picked up the newspaper and read the news.

Looking at the contents of the press release, Yi Zhonghai felt a chill on his back.

Not only does it clearly point out who he is, where he lives and where he works, but all the evidence for the accusations is also listed in detail.

What is even more shocking is that the report specifically emphasized that the person from whom Yi Zhonghai embezzled child support was the famous He Yuzhu siblings.

This publicity undoubtedly made Yi Zhonghai a negative example in the minds of everyone in Beijing, and he will inevitably be criticized and abused by people around him.

Looking at the pale Yi Zhonghai in front of him, Director Yang shouted, "Yi Zhonghai, have you done something that makes you feel guilty? Are you still a human being?"

"As a senior technician in our factory, when has the factory ever treated you unfairly? You only get a salary of over 100 yuan a month, but you want to take the 10 yuan monthly child support for other people's children! You are worse than pigs and dogs!"

"Do you have anything to say to me now?"

This incident made Director Yang feel extremely sick. He almost had a heart attack when he saw the news in the newspaper early in the morning.

The eighth-level technician who has always been a benchmark in the steel rolling mill actually embezzled the living expenses of He Yuzhu's sister! It's really absurd!

And don't forget that He Yuzhu facilitated deeper and longer-term cooperation between the Bear Country and the steel mill some time ago, and he made great contributions to the steel mill.

The leaders in Beijing and the expert team from the Bear Country all spoke highly of He Yuzhu.

If this matter is not handled properly today, he, Director Yang, might even have trouble keeping his position.

Yi Zhonghai realized that it was not the right time to argue, so he bowed his head and admitted his mistake: "Director Yang, this is a mistake I made out of stupidity! I'm sorry!"

"I don't get along well with He Yuzhu, and I did this stupid thing out of revenge. I know I was wrong!"

Seeing Yi Zhonghai bow his head and apologize frankly, Director Yang's bad mood eased a little.

After all, Yi Zhonghai is the only level eight technician in their factory, and many precision machine tools can only be operated by him.

All Director Yang can do now is to try to save Yi Zhonghai.

After thinking for a while, Director Yang said earnestly: "Yi Zhonghai, no matter how you want to resolve this matter, whether it is compensation or a public apology, you must get the forgiveness of He Yuzhu and his sister as soon as possible. Otherwise, your position as an eighth-level technician will come to an end!"

Although Director Yang did not say it explicitly, if the parties involved can settle the incident themselves, he can also contact the police station and other problems will be properly handled.

Otherwise, the steel mill would lose this eighth-level technician. It was a pity that such a large steel mill couldn’t even find a second eighth-level technician.

This made Yi Zhonghai panic. He immediately assured, "Director Yang, don't worry! Even if I die, I must get the forgiveness of He Yuzhu and others."

"This incident will never affect the reputation of our steel mill again, I promise!"

The problem now is no longer a matter of Yi Zhonghai's face, but whether he can keep his iron rice bowl.

Yi Zhonghai knew that he was old and it would be difficult for him to find a job with the same salary, especially since his notoriety had spread throughout the capital.

Director Yang waved at Yi Zhonghai, signaling him to deal with the matter quickly, without saying anything else.

So Yi Zhonghai thanked politely and left the steel mill.

At the same time, Aunt Guo from the neighborhood committee has become the new public manager of Xu's Tavern and will be called Manager Guo from now on.

After much inquiry, she found He Yuzhu's home in Maoer Hutong.

He Yuzhu looked at Aunt Guo in front of him with a confused look on his face: "Why did Aunt Guo come here in person today?"

Manager Guo said with a smile on his face: "I have good news for you!"

"I am here today to tell you that Fan Jinyou has been removed from his position as manager of the company."

"I am now the new public manager of Xu's Tavern. I hope you two can return to the tavern as soon as possible to continue working. I also hope that we can have a pleasant cooperation!"

Aunt Guo knew the importance of He Yuzhu and Xu Huizhen to the Xu's Tavern, and that these two were indispensable to reviving the tavern's business, so she came early in the morning.

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