Chapter 66 - Smooth entry into the factory first encounter
Chapter 66: 66 Smooth entry into the factory, first encounter (extra update)
Chapter 66: 66 Smooth entry into the factory, first encounter (extra update)
Lin Tang successfully returned to the exam room.
By the time she arrived, about twenty other examinees were also present.
Each young face couldn’t hide the excitement and tension beneath.
Once everyone had arrived and had been seated for only a short while, Du Xiaojuan, along with other factory staff, entered the room.
Seeing Lin Tang sitting quietly in the corner, yet impossible to ignore, a look of satisfaction flickered across Du Xiaojuan’s eyes.
Who wouldn’t like a talented and sensible young girl?
“I apologize for keeping you comrades waiting,” Du Xiaojuan said politely.
Then she went straight to the point, “Everyone here today has been recommended by the factory’s leadership, and at the very least has completed junior high school.
I’m very happy to be welcoming a few outstanding talents into our factory soon.
As per the rules, the first place will directly join the Broadcasting Station at the factory to do propaganda work, and the second place will enter administration, in charge of the Warehouse, while the remaining three places will go to the workshop.
As a cadre of the factory, I hope the comrades who are fortunate enough to join will do their duty well, focus on production wholeheartedly,
and for those who didn’t get in, don’t belittle yourselves but continue to improve.
All industries need talent, and I hope you will continue to shine in other positions.
Now, let Comrade Zhao announce the results of today’s exam…”
This recruitment was overseen by Du Xiaojuan of the Broadcasting Station and Zhao Xiangrui, who despite managing administrative tasks, essentially oversees the factory’s Warehouse system.
It was mainly because the new staffers would be working under them in the future, making it most suitable for each leader to handle this matter.
Zhao Xiangrui was a man in his forties.
He was slightly over 1.7 meters tall, with small eyes, sunken cheekbones, and looked thinner than the people in the village.
It was hard for anyone who saw him out and about to believe that he could be a cadre at the thriving Textile Factory.
Zhao Xiangrui smiled gently, his tone slow and steady.
“…I announce, first place Lin Tang, second place Zhao Yuxiu, third place Liu Niuniu…”
The people below, those who had passed, wore expressions of joy.
Those who didn’t hear their names were holding their breath, looking at Zhao Xiangrui.
And when it was certain they were not selected, those with less resilient mentalities began to shed tears.
After Zhao Xiangrui announced the results, he instructed properly, “Those going to the factory, remember to transfer your household registration and food ration relations to the factory in these two days,
as these are closely related to your welfare, so be mindful.”
After mentioning the transfer of household registration and food ration relations, those who didn’t get into the factory truly realized that they had missed this rare opportunity and would likely have to wait for the next recruitment.
The ones who attended the recruitment ranged from teenagers to those in their twenties; some of the young girls even began to cry on the spot.
Missing out this time, they had no idea when the next opportunity would arise.
They had waited for two years for this chance to join the factory.
The thought of continuing to face disapproval from family and doing hard labor was enough to make the unsuccessful ones wish they could cry out loud.
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It was too harsh!
Du Xiaojuan frowned slightly, “If you didn’t make it this time, there will be other opportunities. Why cry?
There is no high or low in professions. Wherever you are, you’re contributing to the nation’s construction. Wipe your tears and head home.”
“…And to the few young comrades who successfully entered, don’t forget to transfer your affiliations.”
After speaking, the staff left together.
The young men and women who didn’t get into the factory, after being spoken to, felt ashamed.
They exchanged glances and left with red faces.
Although Lin Tang knew she would pass, she couldn’t conceal her happiness when the results were announced.
She nodded to the four who were about to enter the factory with her and left first.
Upon leaving the room, she saw her anxious third brother waiting outside.
“…Tangtang?” His voice trembled as he called out.
Lin Tang smiled with a tilt of her eyes, “Third brother, I made it!”
“I’ve become a worker.”
Upon hearing this, Lin Qingmu felt as if fireworks had been set off in his chest, an indescribable ecstasy mixed with a tinge of bitterness.
After studying for so many years, Tangtang was finally securing a stable job.
“That’s terrific! Dad, Mom, and eldest brother must be out of their minds with joy…” he said with eyes brimming with tears.
Their parents had always hoped for their children to stand out, but the younger ones were either slow or unlucky and could only stay in the village to toil for work points.
But Tangtang was the most promising one, securing a job for herself.
There was no girl fiercer than his sister.
Feeling sentimental from her brother’s gaze, Lin Tang shook her head with a smile, “The good days are just starting. Our family, and even the village, will get better.”
Her appearance was soft and beautiful, embodying the tenderness and grace of Eastern women, yet her eyes were resolute with strength.
The words she uttered made Lin Qingmu believe that the future might indeed be realized.
“I believe what Tangtang says.”
Lin Tang smiled lightly.
The words she said, even if it was something as fanciful as ‘cows flying in the sky’, her family would be convinced they were true.
“Third brother, come with me to transfer the food ration relations.”
Lin Qingmu’s face was lit with joy and he quickly nodded, “Right, let’s go and transfer your food ration relations. Once it’s done, you’ll be able to eat from the supplied grain.”
Their family had someone with a secure job now, and it was unbelievable.
It felt like a dream!
“Yeah, yeah.”
Lin Tang, with her third brother, transferred their food ration relationship and received her individual grain ration certificate. Then, the siblings left the Textile Factory.
The gatekeeper saw them and laughed heartily.
“Little miss, congratulations on joining our factory. Have you transferred your relations yet? Do it soon!”
At noon, when he returned home for lunch, he gave those few candies to his little grandson, who joyfully called him grandpa while clutching them.
It made him feel as content as if he had downed several glasses of liquor, with a warm feeling spreading through him.
Subsequently, his impression of Lin Tang, the girl who had given him those candies, had greatly improved.
He felt she was a girl who knew how to manage affairs and connect with people.
Lin Qingmu, elated by the good news, was suddenly full of energy, “Thank you, sir! How did you know my sister got into the factory?”
The old man took a drag of his cigarette, his wrinkled face breaking into a laugh.
“Isn’t it obvious? Seeing you siblings all happy, who wouldn’t realize it.
Little miss, work hard in the factory. If you do well, your future is bright!”
These words were not spoken at random.
Their factory had good performance, never delayed wages, and offered great benefits.
People outside were desperate to get inside!
Even the job of tending the boilers was coveted.
Having a job at the Textile Factory surely meant being viewed differently, didn’t it?
“I will work hard, thank you for the advice,” said Lin Tang with a smile.
After chatting briefly, the two prepared to go to the Supply and Marketing Cooperative.
Just as they were about to leave, they looked up to see Qin Minsheng talking with a young man about something.
A group of people led by Qin Minsheng and the young man, followed by another six or seven, had the look of conducting an inspection tour—impressively official.
Yet that leader seemed to be too young, didn’t he?
He looked to be just over twenty years old.
The young man was extremely handsome, with deep and dark eyes.
His nose was concealed slightly by glasses, which mitigated some of the sharp air in his gaze, making his overall presence seem more relaxed.