Chapter 363: This Won’t Do

"I’ll have someone handle the paperwork for you."

Director Liu walked to the door and shouted, "Xiao Li, come here for a moment."

A moment later, the young man named Xiao Li ran in.

"Director Liu, you were looking for me?"

"Yes, take Student Song here to process her in-processing paperwork and get her work ID sorted. Oh, and she’s a data monitor."

Xiao Li glanced at Song Zhaodi in surprise.

’Is she some relative of Director Liu?’

However, that was none of his business.

"Comrade Song, please come with me."

Song Zhaodi looked toward Fu Mingxue.

Fu Mingxue nodded at her. "Go on!"

Song Zhaodi immediately left with the comrade named Xiao Li.

Once they were gone, Director Liu beamed at Fu Mingxue. "Group Leader Fu, since you’re already here, why don’t you take a look at our workshop?"

This was an engine expert he couldn’t have hoped to invite. Now that she was here, he definitely had to ask her to tour the workshop. Besides, he’d heard that this Group Leader Fu wasn’t just an expert on engines; she was brilliant in other areas too. She had brought several small inventions to many other factories.

Truth be told, his factory also needed new products. It would be even better if she could offer suggestions on materials.

Fu Mingxue nodded. "Alright. Then I’ll trouble Director Liu to lead the way."

Director Liu was quite happy to see her agree.

He made a gesture of invitation.

The two of them walked out together.

When they arrived at the workshop, the workers were all shocked to see their Director Liu being so respectful to a young woman.

’Where did this girl come from? Why is Director Liu so deferential to her?’

’And how is she so beautiful?’

"Group Leader Fu, this is our engine. Take a look and point out any problems you see."

Of course, the first place Director Liu took her to visit was the engine assembly workshop. After all, she was a true expert in this field. He hoped she could propose an improvement plan for their engine assembly line—or better yet, develop a new one for them entirely. It didn’t even need to be on par with an aircraft engine.

The workers were utterly confused.

’What on earth does Director Liu mean? "Point out any problems"? Who is he asking?’

’Is he asking this girl?’

’It’s late afternoon, not even dinnertime yet. Is Director Liu already drunk?’

"Would it be a problem if I tested this one?"

Fu Mingxue said, pointing to an uninstalled engine.

When Director Liu heard this request, how could he possibly refuse? He was more than eager.

"Of course! Test it as you please."

Then he turned his head to an old master craftsman. "Master Liang, make some space for Group Leader Fu."

Master Liang, having been called out, immediately furrowed his brow.

’This engine is the factory’s pride and joy. How can we just let some young girl test it? Isn’t that just toying with the factory’s assets?’

His face darkened instantly. "Director Liu, this is unacceptable. If you want to find a toy for the young lady, go look somewhere else. Don’t cause trouble in my domain."

’Has he lost his mind? He needs to remember where he is!’

Director Liu was incensed by his words.

Instead of reprimanding Master Liang first, he turned to Fu Mingxue with an apologetic expression.

"I’m sorry, Group Leader Fu. Master Liang has a bit of an odd personality. He treats these engines like his treasures. Please don’t mind him."

Then he glared at Master Liang. "Old Liang, this is Comrade Fu Mingxue, the expert I invited. Hurry up and apologize to Comrade Fu Mingxue."

His words stunned the crowd.

’An expert? An expert this young?’

Evidently, after his initial shock, Master Liang was also in disbelief.