Transmigration: On the Gossip Front
Chapter 833 - 834: 1960s Quadrangle Courtyard 82

Chapter 833: Chapter 834: 1960s Quadrangle Courtyard 82

Zhang Yu didn’t know there was so much happening, she just knew that tonight was definitely going to be lively.

Anyway, she really rested well, getting up in the morning to wash up in the central courtyard, she could greet everyone enthusiastically.

Zhang Yu’s enthusiasm made everyone quite uncomfortable, as they were all used to seeing Zhang Yu confront various issues.

Xu Damao thought he had a good relationship with Zhang Yu, "I’m in a good mood today."

Zhang Yu hummed in agreement, "Of course I’m in a good mood, today is payday."

Many neighbors in the courtyard worked at the steel rolling mill and all nodded, "Yes, today is payday."

The accounting department stayed late yesterday to work overtime, and many knew about it, "Xiao Zhang, will the salaries be paid out today?"

"Don’t worry, there definitely won’t be any problem, we got everyone’s salaries sorted out yesterday."

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief, although the salary was delayed by a day, there was nothing they could do about it, but it was good to expect their salaries.

"This time the human resources department really did it, how could they have made a mistake." Someone snorted coldly.

"Exactly, they seem always clueless." People didn’t interact much with the human resources department on a daily basis, they only knew that the department handled hiring and retiring, but they were unaware of the other things they managed.

They just felt that they weren’t busy everyday, so how could they mess up something like this.

Zhang Yu listened to everyone criticizing the human resources department, and she didn’t speak up, as this time it was indeed their issue.

It’s a pity those people expended quite a bit of energy and money, thinking they had dealt with the human resources department and expected to smoothly handle her this time.

Unexpectedly, it directly exposed her instead, unsure how the investigation went.

After getting herself ready, Zhang Yu first took Zhang Li to school, then went to her unit.

As she entered the factory area, she noticed that the security at the gate seemed stricter today.

After a glance, she went to park her car in the car shed, then headed to the office building.

Halfway there, she was stopped by a colleague from the union, "Zhang Yu, you worked overtime yesterday, did something happen on your way home last night?"

Many passersby turned to look at her; those who were well-informed knew a bit of the news, but most were clueless.

Zhang Yu didn’t expect this colleague to know, but she wasn’t surprised because many residents nearby lived in the courtyard housing for steel rolling mill workers.

"Yesterday, there was an issue with payroll processing in the human resources department. Our materials only arrived by the end of the day, so we had to work overtime."

Zhang Yu helplessly shared what happened, "What happened afterwards, I don’t know."

"I was really exhausted, I just wanted to go home and rest, unaware of those issues."

The primary fact is she really didn’t know anything, "I also don’t know what happened to those thugs."

Everyone didn’t expect there would be such an issue, "Really, the thugs nowadays are getting too audacious."

A few informed people who saw Zhang Yu were shocked; she was unharmed, how could she be fine?

Just not sure what the situation is? Fortunately, Zhang Yu explained yesterday’s situation in front of everyone.

After hearing the process, the expressions on several people’s faces turned very ugly, they looked at each other and all muttered that this was bad.

What to do? The current situation is exactly what they did not want to see; not only was Zhang Yu unhurt, but their own people got caught in the mix.

What to do? Will those people really keep their mouths shut and not betray them?

Honestly, they really had no clue, suddenly becoming anxious.

He really wanted to turn back, but he didn’t dare. If he really left, wouldn’t it seem like he was guilty?

After thinking it through, they felt there was nothing to worry about. After all, the people involved were just peripheral figures without knowledge of the specifics.

Moreover, they were aware that the leader had powerful connections. Originally, when they thought they were discovered by the security department and doomed, they ended up getting through it easily.

This time they should be fine, too; the only unlucky ones would be those fools.

It was hard-won opportunity, yet they managed to mess it up; if not fools, what else could they be?

Good, now there are too many people sharing the profits and not enough contributing. Every time it’s the same hustle, but the money earned is not substantial, how can people be satisfied?

Now, getting some people thrown in jail would just make it easier to move forward.

That was the prevailing sentiment among them, thinking it was good that some would be jailed, reducing the number who shared in the spoils.

With this mindset, they all felt a lot more relaxed and started discussing happily with everyone.

"Now the food is scarce, many people, for the sake of sustenance, have stirred up no end of trouble."

Zhang Yu glanced at the chatting colleagues, didn’t speak out, but silently listened.

While there’s still freedom, better to talk more. Otherwise, after being locked up, what one wants to say must be well considered.

When Zhang Yu arrived at the office, several colleagues from the finance department saw her and were also visibly frightened.

From their continually changing expressions, Zhang Yu could guess that they must be cursing someone at this moment.

After all, they were busy all this time, and she still hasn’t gotten into trouble, doesn’t that mean they are doomed?

Chief Feng was also busy until midnight yesterday, checking accounts and attending meetings, truly slammed with work.

Seeing Zhang Yu, who looked relaxed, Chief Feng felt aggrieved.

Both being involved, why was she the most pitiful one? Not only did she not rest well, attending meetings at midnight, but she was also scolded by people from other departments.

"Alright, rest for a bit, then we’ll prepare the payroll." Regardless of how many people this might implicate, the payroll still needed to be processed.

Everyone worked overtime yesterday, extremely busy, knowing that today would be even busier, having to process payroll for several thousand people—a truly strenuous task.

One colleague, who had come in early to work then went out to chat for relaxation, rushed in from outside, "Did you know? Last night, Director Yang and the others actually came back."

"They kept having meetings, nonstop meetings." This person was really curious, what important directive justified the factory director, deputy directors, and secretary convening urgent overnight meetings.

Most importantly, to hold them for so long—even an idiot would know there’s definitely something wrong.

Good lord, there really are no secrets. Though it happened so late and was supposed to be a confidential operation,

many people now know about it; where is the secret in that? But that’s not for her to worry about.

The leaders must know, if this matter is not investigated thoroughly, similar incidents will definitely happen again in the future.

When everyone heard that Director Yang and the others had come back last night for urgent meetings, they were all puzzled and looked towards Chief Feng, as the finance department was a crucial one.

Chief Feng of course knew the reason, but she absolutely couldn’t say, "Alright, focus on your work, why fuss over this?"

Since the chief had spoken, of course, no one could continue discussing it.

The few with guilty consciences glanced at Chief Feng, then at the composed Zhang Yu, feeling a premonition that something bad was about to happen.

They decided to find time to probe the opinions of others, to see how things were going.