The news that the First Branch Factory was selecting sales managers spread quickly. That very afternoon, Lu Zhizhang's phone rang nonstop. At least a dozen people called to sound him out.
"Hello, Old Lu, it's Old Dai. Is your factory adding three section-level cadres? Deputy section level or full section level?"
"Ah, sales managers. Whether they'll specifically be section-level hasn't been decided yet! We'll have to discuss it in a meeting and submit it for approval. But for now, they should be deputy section level. Otherwise, I'd have to be promoted another rank myself, hahaha."
"Given the state of your First Branch Factory, it wouldn't be too much even if you got promoted two more ranks. You might as well apply for three full-section slots this time. A huge factory with seven or eight thousand people has only that few cadres—there simply aren't enough to go around. Oh, right. Save a manager position for me."
"Hahaha, the manager positions are right there. Just come participate in the selection. You've heard the rules for this selection, right? Regardless of background, the capable rise to the top."
"No, Old Lu, you know my abilities. Who in the entire Light Vehicle Company doesn't know I've got a silver tongue? Back then, I was put in general affairs because my old man wanted it. Sales is the job that suits me best.
Besides, don't I know you? Rules are dead in front of others, but in your hands, they come alive. Old Lu, I'm different from the rest. I sincerely want to follow you. I'll serve you before the saddle and behind the horse, with absolutely no second thoughts."
"Got it, got it. Come over next Monday morning for the selection. Don't be late!"
Lu Zhizhang hung up with a chuckle, then immediately turned