novellhall Chapter 57 You Can Say But I Can't?
Chapter 57 You Can Say But I Can't?
Liang's mother spoke with great conviction. Even when Niu Jianzhong came to her, she first denied it, but later said that everything was for Director Lu, fully demonstrating what it means to "abuse one's age and power".
Niu Jianzhong was helpless when faced with a seventy-year-old woman.
We can't exactly drag her to a public denunciation meeting, can we?
After listening to the report, Lu Congyue immediately ordered the office director and the director of the second workshop to go to Liang's house to criticize Liang Xinzheng, and said that Liang Xinzheng would definitely be affected when the year-end evaluation of advanced workers was held.
Liang Xinzheng, who had been watching the drama unfold, suddenly panicked and quickly grabbed his mother to stop her from talking nonsense, and sincerely apologized on her behalf.
"Don't even think about apologizing to us!" the workshop foreman snapped. "You should apologize to the nanny at Factory Director Lu's house. Why did you have to bring up someone from Factory Director Lu's family? Don't you know what kind of temper Factory Director Lu has?"
Mother Liang nearly jumped up: "What? You want me to apologize to that young widow? Why should I? I wasn't wrong, she looks like a vixen, why can't I even say that?!"
"Fine, if you won't apologize, then forget it! But I'm warning you, our factory is currently carrying out various campaigns, and you'll be fired for spreading rumors behind people's backs!" the office director warned.
Liang Xinzheng and his mother were stunned.
It's just a few words, is it really that serious?
Liang's mother was unconvinced and wanted to say something more, but Liang Xinzheng quickly coaxed and persuaded her to go back into the inner room, and then said that he would go to apologize to Zhuang Qingxiang right away.
A large crowd had already gathered in the family compound to watch the commotion, and when Liang Xinzheng came out, everyone followed to join in.
When Zhuang Qingxiang opened the door, she was startled by the huge group of people in front of her.
"Comrade Zhuang Qingxiang." Liang Xinzheng was both ashamed and angry. There were so many people following behind him. He was so angry that his teeth itched, but he had to swallow his anger. "I'm here to apologize on behalf of my mother."
Zhuang Qingxiang was puzzled.
Liang Xinzheng gritted his teeth: "Recently, there have been some rumors circulating in the family compound... about you. It was my mother who was senile and talking nonsense. She has now realized her mistake, and I'm here to apologize to you on her behalf. Please forgive her for her advanced age, okay?"
Zhuang Qingxiang then realized that all those foul words had been spread by Liang's mother.
She frowned and asked, "Why did your mother treat me like this? I don't think I know her at all, and I have no grudge against her."
"She's getting senile!" Liang Xinzheng said with a dark face. "After all, she's over seventy years old; her mind isn't clear."
Zhuang Qingxiang's heart gradually calmed down. She knew that these people wouldn't apologize to her, a nanny. It must be that Director Lu did something that forced him to apologize.
But apologizing is one thing, but constantly emphasizing the old lady's age and that she's senile is another; it's pointless.
Zhuang Qingxiang said calmly, "So your mother's mind isn't working well. Is it Alzheimer's? That's quite serious. I've heard that kind of disease requires someone to be with her constantly. Comrade Liang, why don't you take her to the hospital for treatment? Don't you know that's unfilial of you?"
"What nonsense are you spouting?" Liang Xinzheng immediately became angry.
He is a filial son who has taken his mother with him since he started working. How could he tolerate Zhuang Qingxiang cursing his mother in front of him?
"Comrade Zhuang Qingxiang, you can eat whatever you want, but you can't say whatever you want! What you said will make others misunderstand my mother, and it makes me feel uncomfortable. My mother is over seventy years old, and she has had a hard life. I hope she is healthy and lives a long and healthy life. What you just said sounds like a curse on her. If anything happens to my mother, you can't take responsibility!"
Liang Xinzheng spoke through gritted teeth, while Zhuang Qingxiang revealed a mocking smile.
"So you do know you can eat whatever you want but not say whatever you want? You were the one who said your mother is senile, and I just went along with you. And that's enough to make others misunderstand your mother? And make you uncomfortable? When you were gossiping behind my back, did you ever consider how uncomfortable I felt? Did you ever think about how others might misunderstand me?"
Zhuang Qingxiang's voice grew colder and colder, "I'm already a widow, and life has been very difficult for me. How can you slander me like this behind my back? Aren't you afraid of driving me to my death?!"
"You, surnamed Liang, I don't accept your apology! Get out of my sight immediately! And if you continue to throw dirty water on me, I'll hang myself in front of a house tonight. If I can't live, you won't get away with it either!"
Zhuang Qingxiang didn't bother to look at Liang Xinzheng's reaction, nor did she want to see the faces of those watching the show. After speaking coldly, she closed the door.
Then he shouted, "Please leave. I don't want my two children to be frightened by the noise you're making."
Suddenly, everyone remembered that Director Lu's child was inside.
Some people quickly left, while others waited to see Liang Xinzheng make a fool of himself.
Liang Xinzheng was so angry he wanted to kick the door, but Niu Jianzhong quickly stopped him: "They said they have two children. Aren't you afraid of scaring them? Are you here to apologize or to make an enemy?"
Liang Xinzheng was furious, his eyes blazing with anger. Pointing at the tightly closed door, he roared, "Section Chief Niu, look at her attitude! I came to apologize out of kindness, and she said she wouldn't accept it? She even said my mother was mentally challenged?! She…"
"Comrade Liang Xinzheng," Niu Jianzhong interrupted impatiently, unable to bear it any longer, "If they're not willing to forgive you today, then come and apologize again. Be sincere, and you'll eventually beg for forgiveness. Besides, their attitude wasn't anything special, was it? Who says an apology has to be accepted?"
"You..." Liang Xinzheng angrily turned and left.
They're all in cahoots!
Everyone knows that Section Chief Niu is Director Lu's confidant, and also the office director...
They forced him to embarrass himself!
Liang Xinzheng was over forty years old after all. He was so angry that his vision blurred and he couldn't vent his anger. He wished Zhuang Qingxiang was right in front of him so he could teach her a lesson!
but now……
He had to avoid people; he couldn't stand the stares of those who were laughing at him.
Liang Xinzheng was very familiar with the factory, so he slipped away to a secluded spot along the wall.
But before I knew it, I heard footsteps following me from behind. They kept following me.
Liang Xinzheng was furious. Was this person planning to mock him to his face?
He abruptly stopped, turned around, and looked at the other person in surprise: "Technician Lin? What are you doing here?"
Lin Wei smiled and walked up to him: "I'm going home, and it just so happens that I'm going the same way as you."
Liang Xinzheng felt that her smile was inappropriate, as if she was mocking him.
"I have other things to do, Technician Lin, you can go ahead," he said through gritted teeth.
Lin Wei raised an eyebrow, looked around to make sure no one was watching, then lowered her voice and asked, "I heard you proposed to Zhuang Qingxiang, but she rejected you?"
Liang Xinzheng was now furious at the mere mention of Zhuang Qingxiang's name: "Bah! I'm a regular worker, how could I possibly be interested in a widow from the countryside?"
"Oh..." Lin Wei drawled, shrugging her shoulders. "So you didn't like her? Never mind then. I was actually thinking of helping you out."
She paused, then asked, "You really don't want to marry her? Right now, you have to apologize to her for everything you say. But if you marry her, you could beat her eight times a day and no one would say a word. After all, it would be your family matter then..."