He had been rushed off his feet for several days, scarcely giving a thought to his grandson's affairs, while his parents at home urged him daily to bring back his grandson. But how could he possibly leave now? Let alone his grandson, he himself was about to become someone's "grandson"—if the factory's troubles weren't resolved, his whole family would soon be facing destitution.
Dizzy with busyness, he sought favors everywhere, groveling like a grandchild. It was only after great difficulty that the factory's issues were finally settled. He breathed a sigh of relief, and although he had suffered a considerable financial loss, which pained him deeply, at least the factory was safe. No matter what, he could still hold the position of factory director and make a comeback. However, just as he was beginning to relax, trouble struck again.