Fiction: Group 3
The Key to Success of a Factory
True Light Middle School of Hong Kong, Mak, Terence - 14, Fiction: Group 3
Chapter 1
t was a sunny Friday morning, a new day with a new start and also new things to do.
‘Keith?’ called Mr. Lau, the supervisor.
‘Yes, sir? What can I help you?’ asked Keith Wong, who recently graduated with a degree in
journalism from the Real Light University in England. He joined an international news company called the
WON News and now stationed in Hong Kong, his hometown. This was his first full-time job.
‘For your first job, I would like you to visit this factory compound named Kailuding Factory, which is
in Shenzhen, and write a feature article about its success. Here is your train ticket.’
‘Okay, sir. I’ll do my best!’
Chapter 2
The boss of Kailuding Factory was called Chung You Qian, a millionaire. The reputation of his
factory is very high and everyone in China knows how good the quality its electronic products are.
Mr. Chung met Keith in a conference room in the main office building. However, as Mr. Chung was
a busy man. He made it clear to Keith that he had no more than 25 minutes for this interview.
‘What do you think is key to the success of this factory?’
‘Definitely our devoted staff.’
‘How many staff members…’
And while they were doing the interview, a young man suddenly rushed into the room quickly.
‘Boss! It…it’s happened again! It’s happened again! This… This is the third time! We should try to
stop them!’
When the young man finally noticed Keith, his face turned pale. He made an eye contact with
Mr. Chung and quickly walked to him then whispered something more next to Mr. Chung’s ear. After that,
Mr. Chung suddenly stood up, and immediately left his office with that young man. The young man looked
very worried but Mr. Chung seemed really angry.
‘Excuse me, may I know what’s going on? Or maybe may I follow you two?’ Keith stopped them
from going away.
‘Hmm. Okay, you may come with us. These kinds of things aren’t uncommon here. There’s no
need to be shocked,’ Mr. Chung said.
‘Erm, sir, I don’t think it’s a good idea,’ the young man interrupted.
‘Yes, Ho is right. You’re a journalist. Please stay here and enjoy the refreshments,’ Mr Chung
replied politely.
Mr. Chung and the young man Ho left and closed the door. Keith thought, I’m sure something
interesting has happened just now! It will probably help me write the new article. I need to follow them.
Chapter 3
Keith followed from the distance, looking around and taking some photos without the flash on. He
followed Mr. Chung and Ho and left the main building through the backdoor. There were some old factory
buildings. He thought, These old wooden doors which keep making some squeaking sounds, and those steel
props lying on the ground are really rusty. This section is so different from the main office building. Oh my
goodness! Are those nets that wrap the buildings? Oh dear! I must take a few more photos!
Keith continued following. Mr. Chung and Ho arrived at a place outside a factory building where
a group of factory workers were standing in a circle. When the workers saw the boss they quickly stood
aside. What Keith saw was a dead woman lying on the asphalt with a lot of blood surrounding her; her
position was strange, and it seemed that her bones had broken. As a journalist, Keith tried to figure out what
happened. He started asking himself questions and made a summary in his mind, Well, the situation now is
that someone has died from falling, but it doesn’t seem that the police has been called. And Mr. Chung said
these kinds of things aren’t uncommon…
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