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    So, even Scott can’t fully grasp the future direction of development, huh? Abel mused.


    “Well, everyone, take some time to think it over,” Scott said. “We’llmunicate again another day, and


    once the n is confirmed, we’ll convene a staff meeting.”


    Abel left the office of the factory director.


    At 5:30 p.m., he called Emmeline and told her he would depart immediately.


    As he drove, he analyzed in his mind what the future situation of the factory would be and if a business


    reform would be good or bad.


    Before he knew it, he had arrived at RetroWave Advertisements.


    Tony and Benjamin were already waiting at the entrance while Emmeline was still upstairs.


    Benjamin said, “I’ll go upstairs and get her.”


    Emmeline came downstairs shortly after, followed by the graphic designer, Ryan Chambein.


    “We’ve been working on improving the design drafts. Mr. Chambein here has been working hard


    these past few days,” Emmeline said.


    “Emma is right; this sess is partly thanks to Ryan,” Tony agreed.


    Designing hundreds of graphic images had been exhausting for the designer.


    Ryan modestly smiled and said, “Not at all, it’s thanks to Emma’s great ideas that I was able to work


    quickly.”


    “You don’t need to be so modest,” Benjamin said. “Everyone has contributed, including me.”


    Tony nced at Benjamin. “What contribution did you make? All you do is show up for free food.”


    “I’ve been giving you all moral support. Go, team!” Benjaminughed.


    Abel said, “You guys have a great atmosphere here, much better than what we have back at our


    ce.”


    “There’s more to it than meets the eye,” Tony said. “Abel, what kind of trouble have you run into this


    time?”


    “Our factory is undergoing reform, and the leadership team is starting to y politics. I had a meeting


    with everyone today.”


    “Sounds serious!” Tony said. “Let’s go to the restaurant, sit down, and fill me in. I’ll also give you some


    advice.”


    The group arrived at the restaurant Tony had booked, took their seats, and ced their orders.


    During the time they were waiting for their food to arrive, Abel exined the situation to Tony.


    Tony had worked for the transportationpany for many years and had a broad knowledge of various


    matters, so Abel trusted his insights.


    “As far as I know, most of thesepanies under the Light Industry Bureau implement the contract


    system using the factory director’s centralized authority,” Tony began.


    “Yeah.” Abel nodded.


    “This also indicates that before being merged into the Bureau of Commerce, the Light Industry Bureau.


    wants to leave itself some room to maneuver, Tony analyzed.


    “Is it true that the Light Industry Bureau is merging with the Bureau of Commerce?” Abel asked.


    “It’s true. After the transformation of state-owned enterprises, there won’t be a Light Industry Bureau


    anymore; they’ll all fall under the Bureau of Commerce,” Tony exined.


    “So, they are using thisst bit of power to take care of thesepanies that have been supplying


    them for years?” Abel inquired.


    “It’s not out of the question. Look at thesepanies’ leadership; so many arrange jobs for dozens of


    their rtives and friends! They enjoy job security, receive sries, and basically act like parasites.


    Isn’t that how state-owned enterprises are brought down?” Tony remarked.


    “I got in just like that too!” Abel chuckled. “Back then, it was Uncle Maxwell who bought a job opening,


    and without that, I wouldn’t be where I am today.”


    “But how many people like you actually earn their keep with real skills? Most are just coasting and


    passing. the time. Layoffs are the way to go,” Tony said.


    “Will this transition period of the factory director’s centralized authority affect my contracting n?” Abel


    wondered.


    “Factory director’s centralized authority is, to put it bluntly, just for show, but it might not necessarily be


    a bad thing.” Tony said.


    “What do you mean exactly?” Abel asked.


    “Most of these Light Industry Bureau-affiliatedpanies’ heads are nearing retirement age. This


    model, is basically to transition them out!” Tony exined.


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    “So, you mean I should cooperate with Scott?” Abel had a n in mind.


    “He’ll y the role of the retired emperor, and you can be the new ruling power. When he


    eventually steps down, the world will be yours.” Tony chuckled. “Doesn’t that make sense?”


    Abel pondered, “It actually makes some sense.”


    “Having a retired emperor behind you has its pros and cons,” Tony said. “Given the intricate web of


    rtionships, he can provide you with protection, but it also means you have to provide him with certain


    supplies, if you catch my drift.”


    “I see. Abel made up his mind.


    “But there’s one thing.” Tony added. “If you take power, he might take this opportunity to profit from


    you.”


    “That’s obvious, isn’t it?” Abel said. “If he dares to take advantage, it will make things easier. I’m just


    afraid he won’t dare.”


    “There are people like that, stubborn, Tony said, ncing at Benjamin. “Many of them.”


    Benjamin burst intoughter. “I’m happy to be one of them. Let him bloody well try!”


    “Alright, I’ll consider it,” Abel said. “I’ll talk to Scott and probe the situation.”


    Tony made a money-counting gesture. “Prepare yourself for the windfall when the doors open!”


    Everyone burst intoughter.