222: What? Not hiring him? His grandfather was in jail!

Chapter 222: What? Not Hired? His Grandfather Was in Jail!

[@Brother Qi @Ying Ying Ying @Bobby, big shots, please use your discerning eyes to make a judgment.]

Bobby teased, "Does this even need judgment? Obviously fake!"

[I don't know if it's fake or not, but Nifeng Express hasn't clarified it again.]

[Maybe they disdain to?]

[Disdain my foot! Nifeng Express's stock price has plummeted, and they still disdain?]

While netizens were talking trash, Wang Jiawei of Nifeng Express transferred another 10 million to Julong Steel.

"Mr. Wang, do you have too much money to burn? Why are you sending us money again?" Lu Shenwei asked, puzzled.

Wang Jiawei said with a chuckle, "The equipment Director Lu produces is too advanced. Netizens simply don't believe the Dragon Cry Powered Armor video we released."

Are you implying something about me? Could he know we're assembling the Dragon Cry Powered Armor using a temporarily pieced-together production line?

"Mr. Wang, you really know how to joke. The first batch of 800 sets of powered armor will be ready by early next month. Remember to receive them then." Lu Shenwei said, playing it off.

Wang Jiawei, however, changed the subject, "The powered armor isn't as helpful to us as the Double Bone Dragon Unmanned Aerial Vehicle. When can it be delivered?"

"Cough, cough, please bear with us for two more months, Mr. Wang. It will definitely be delivered in two months." Lu Shenwei said solemnly.

Recently, all production departments at Julong Steel Plant have been working overtime, operating on three shifts without stopping, but even so, the production capacity is still not up to standard.

"Xiao Lu, this is the list of personnel for the proposed recruitment interviews. They are all talented." Ma Quanlin said.

Lu Shenwei just glanced at it, "Arrange interviews for this afternoon."

The interviews that afternoon went exceptionally smoothly, and Ma Quanlin selected several promising candidates.

"I won't review those Uncle Ma has selected. The recruitment list will be publicized for five days. If there are no issues, they can start their onboarding next week." Lu Shenwei instructed.

To join Julong Steel, one must possess excellent skills, and a clean background is even more important.

The day after Julong Steel announced the admission list, a young man was reported due to family issues.

Ma Quanlin frowned, "Xiao Zhou, is the situation true?"

"The accuser was very confident, saying this young man's grandfather was in jail, and community neighbors also confirmed it." Zhou Cun nodded.

Ma Quanlin sighed. The young man who was reported by name had good conditions in all aspects, but how could his grandfather have been in jail?

Zhou Cun added, "Factory Director, isn't there no requirement to check three generations of ancestors now?"

"We are, after all, a first-class confidential unit. We absolutely cannot be careless about such matters. It's just a pity for this young man." Ma Quanlin said helplessly.

A clean background is the most basic requirement for recruitment at Julong Steel Plant. Your technical skills can even be slightly less than top-notch, but a stained background will absolutely not be accepted.

"If no one else is added, I will issue the onboarding announcement this afternoon, telling them to come and complete the onboarding procedures as soon as possible." Zhou Cun asked.

Ma Quanlin raised his hand and said, "Wait until the public display period ends before issuing the onboarding announcement. The young man who was reported should be given a special explanation tomorrow."

Qinchuan City, Chengbei District.

Zhao Sidong's family was full of joy, celebrating Xiao Zhao's successful application.

"Dad, I told you that with my skills, I would definitely get hired."

"I knew you were the best. You must work hard once you join Julong Steel."

"Don't worry, Mom and Dad, I'll definitely be a workshop supervisor in two or three years." Zhao Sidong patted his chest and promised.

His grandfather admonished, "Working hard is good, but don't just work blindly. I see that the Chairman and Deputy Factory Director of Julong Steel Plant are not very old. If you are clever, you will progress quickly."

"Grandpa, just wait to enjoy the good life." Zhao Sidong said with a chuckle.

The next day, Zhao Sidong was busy packing his clothes and toiletries.

Zhao's mother rushed to Zhao's father, "Husband, quickly look, am I seeing things? This announcement says our Dongdong does not meet the recruitment conditions and his employment is temporarily suspended!"

"What did you say?" Zhao's father snatched the phone, his eyes wide like ox bells.

How could this be? It must be a mistake somewhere. Why temporarily suspend employment?

"Don't worry, I'll go to Julong Steel in a while and ask someone." Zhao's father put on his coat and was about to leave.

Zhao's mother reminded, "Talk to them nicely. It must be a mistake."

"Don't tell Dongdong about this yet. Wait until I come back." Zhao's father instructed.

Watching his father rush out the door, Zhao Sidong asked, "Mom, what's Dad going out for so early in the morning? Didn't he say he'd go shopping for clothes with me today?"

"Your dad has crude taste, Mom will go with you." Zhao's mother said softly.

Her son finally passed all the hurdles and received an onboarding invitation from Julong Steel, but now the announcement says he's to be removed. How could her son feel good knowing that?

"That's fine too. I'll wash my face and we'll go in a bit." Zhao Sidong said.

Julong Steel Plant gate.

Zhao's father chuckled as he handed over a pack of Huazi cigarettes, "Grandpa Liu, have a smoke."

Grandpa Liu, the doorman, pulled open a drawer, which was packed with Jingnan Jiwu and Huazi cigarettes.

"I have some. What do you need?"

"I'd like to ask for the phone number of your factory's Human Resources Department? I need to consult about something."

"You're here to ask about recruitment, right? The official website also has the phone number. Never mind, don't look it up, I'll find it for you."

Grandpa Liu flipped through two pages of the phone book, "Here, write this down."

Zhao's father wrote down the number, put down the Huazi, and left with a chuckle.

He turned the corner and immediately dialed, asking, "Hello, is this Julong Steel Human Resources? I'd like to inquire..."

"Are you asking about Zhao Sidong, whose employment was temporarily suspended?"

"Yes, he's my son."

"His situation is quite special. We suggest you go back and wait."

"It's not convenient to disclose? Alright then, I'll wait for your news."

He didn't get the answer he wanted, but Zhao's father didn't dare to push, after all, that was Julong Steel, a first-class confidential unit that even the Qinchuan Administration for Industry and Commerce had no authority over.

After returning home, Zhao's father told Zhao's mother the situation, and the latter mumbled, "Could it be some under-the-table dealing?"

"To engage in under-the-table dealings in Julong Steel's HR recruitment, you'd need to be at least a provincial Round Table Leader. How could such a big shot suddenly smash our son's rice bowl?"

"Should we ask Dad for his opinion on this? After all, he's been through so much."

"Dad is old, and he was injured when he was young. It's better not to let him worry."

The couple pondered for a few more days, but still had no clue. Zhao's father even made two special trips to Julong Steel Plant, but still got no results. The Human Resources Department kept telling them to wait.

Julong Steel Plant, Human Resources Department.

"That couple is quite persistent. Two calls every day, and I heard Grandpa Liu's drawer at the gate is almost overflowing with Huazi cigarettes."

"Someone should just tell them. What if it's a misunderstanding?"

"How could it be a misunderstanding? Their neighbor reported Zhao Sidong's grandfather by name for being in jail."

"Whether it's a misunderstanding or not, we can't investigate clearly. We've asked our superiors and haven't received a reply yet."

"I think we should just let Grandpa Liu tell them, so they don't keep coming."

Several staff members in the Human Resources Department discussed it and then reported the situation to Ma Quanlin.

Ma Quanlin said faintly, "Xiao Zhao is a talented person, but it's a pity. Our factory has strict regulations."