Chapter 107 Chapter 107 Two Updates in One

The embroidery factory was going to move away. The news spread throughout the commune within two days. Not only the people inside the embroidery factory, but the entire Liuqiao Commune was in a panic.

You know, even though Liuqiao Commune has three factories, the scale of the textile factory and kiln factory is far from comparable to that of the embroidery factory.

Although the Embroidery Factory was just a workshop with only a few workers at the beginning, it has developed very rapidly in recent years and has long surpassed the scale of textile factories and kiln factories, becoming the largest state-owned factory in Jiangbei County.

For local people, the most direct benefit is that their children have the opportunity to work in factories.

Other factories may only recruit workers once every few years, but the embroidery factory is different. It expands and recruits workers almost every year.

Originally everyone thought that studying was useless, but now the reality is that as long as you graduate from junior high school, you will have the opportunity to be recruited into a factory. As a result, the dropout rate in several surrounding communes, not to mention Liuqiao Commune, has dropped sharply.

Some families who originally only sent their sons to school will now try their best to support their daughters to at least graduate from junior high school. After all, embroidery factories recruit more female workers, and girls have a greater chance of passing the exam. In any case, no matter whether it is a son or a daughter, as long as they can pass the exam and become a worker in an embroidery factory, they can help the family live a better life.

The embroidery factory recruits workers in early November every year, mainly considering the transaction volume of the Canton Fair that year, and decides the number of people to be recruited after comprehensive consideration.

It’s only the end of July now, and this batch of junior high school graduates are all craning their necks and looking forward to the recruitment, and now you say that the factory is moving away?!

For these families, this was a bolt from the blue.

So after hearing the news, everyone immediately ran to the gate of the commune to make a fuss.

They didn't dare to cause trouble at the gate of the embroidery factory, for fear that it would affect their children's job recruitment, so they ran to the commune to cause trouble, asking the commune leaders to think of a way to keep the embroidery factory.

The leaders of the commune were also in a dilemma. Didn't they want to keep the embroidery factory? With the embroidery factory, their Liuqiao Commune had leapt from being mediocre to one of the best communes in Jiangbei County. Not only did the economic indicators of the commune improve, but education, medical care, women and children and other work within the commune had also made great progress.

They didn't dare to imagine what would become of Liuqiao Public Society after the embroidery factory moved away!

But they can’t do anything about this matter. Not only can they, even the county can’t do anything about it.

The document directly issued by the Industry Department requires Jiangbei County to cooperate with the relocation and resettlement work. The county is still passively resisting, but the news from the province is that the embroidery factory has a strong desire to relocate internally and they took the initiative to request relocation. If this is true, one wants to move actively and the other is willing to accept it, what else can they do?

The commune secretary Zhang Zhengxiang went to the staff quarters to find Shen Moli as soon as possible. He did not care that she was still in confinement after giving birth. He shamelessly asked Shen Moli in person what was going on.

Actually, I wanted to ask indirectly whether the embroidery factory really wanted to move and whether it was possible to save it.

Shen Moer stated frankly that she did not agree to relocate, but Zhang Zhengxiang was skeptical.

The Second Embroidery Factory was founded by Shen Moli. Her importance both to her personally and to the factory is unquestionable. If she hadn't nodded, how could the province say that the Embroidery Factory had a strong desire to relocate internally?

But when Zhang Zhengxiang saw Shen Moer holding her little girl who was not even a month old and making the child laugh from time to time, he felt that it was not quite like that.

Even if she really wanted to go to the provincial capital, she wouldn't choose this time. The child is so young, and it would be a question whether she could adapt to the climate and environment if she rashly went to a strange city.

Zhang Zhengxiang returned to the commune with a lot of questions in his mind, and earnestly explained to the people gathered outside the commune gate that the commune would try its best to find a way to keep the embroidery factory. Then he went to the county every day, and was so anxious that blisters appeared on the corners of his mouth.

On the other hand, inside the embroidery factory, where people were also in a panic, Feng Wei was already arranging a willingness survey.

All employees, including leaders, cadres, regular workers, temporary workers, apprentices... everyone received a wish list and could only choose one of two options: stay or leave.

Jin Caifei walked into Feng Wei's office holding the willingness form in his hand. "Deputy Director Feng, I think it is totally unnecessary to fill out this willingness form. The province requires our entire factory to relocate. Can those who fill out the willingness form to stay really stay?"

Feng Wei raised his eyelids and glanced at her calmly, saying, "Deputy Director Jin, most of the employees in our factory are from Jiangbei County or even Liuqiao Commune. It's hard for them to leave their hometown. What if some people would rather not be workers than go to the provincial capital? Should we just get rid of them? Even if they go to the provincial capital, can they work peacefully?"

“We are a country where the people are the masters. Since the people can rule the country’s home, they can naturally rule their own home. If someone really doesn’t want to go to the provincial capital, Director Shen means that the factory will not force it.”

After a pause, he continued, "Besides, the province requires us to relocate within three months. How can we move if we don't sort out the personnel?"

It was obvious that the factory's attitude was much milder than he had expected, and judging from Feng Wei's words, the relocation work was indeed being carried out in an orderly manner. However, Jin Caifei felt inexplicably uneasy, as if things were too simple and smooth.

But she had to admit that Feng Wei was right. With such a big factory, there would definitely be people who wanted to stay, such as that shrew Liu Yinshuang, who obviously looked like she wanted to live and die with the factory... She would love for these people to stay.

Even though he thought so, Jin Caifei still had to say, "How could anyone prefer to go back to be a farmer rather than go to the provincial capital to be a worker? Isn't that stupid? The provincial capital is so good. The conditions in education, medical care, and housing are much better than here, and people's perspectives are completely different."

Feng Wei's eyes turned cold. He adjusted his glasses, looked down at the documents on the desk, and said calmly, "Then Deputy Director Jin, remember to fill out the willingness form."

Jin Caifei could naturally feel the other party's cold attitude, but she didn't care. When they returned to the provincial capital, their situations would be reversed. Now Feng Wei was relying on his deep roots in Liuqiao Commune, but when he arrived in the provincial capital, she would be the local tyrant.

When he reached the door, Jin Caifei bumped into Liu Yinshuang who was walking hurriedly.

If you were to say who Jin Caifei hates the most right now, it would definitely be the shrew Liu Yinshuang.

Jin Caifei was not good at fighting. She was born in a working-class family. They were all working-class people, so they were very proud and would not fight easily. Even if they did, it was just between old women. After she got married, her husband's family was a small leader, so she paid more attention to her dignity. Moreover, she had been working in purchasing and sales, which required good relationships with people. Not to mention fighting, it was rare for her to have an argument with others.

Therefore, Jin Caifei's fighting experience is very limited.

Liu Yinshuang was the opposite. She grew up in the countryside in both of her previous lives. Her family had a poor living environment, and fighting and quarreling were commonplace. In her previous life, it was better. In this life, she understood the truth that "kind people are bullied", and she was not polite at all to those who dared to bully her or take advantage of her. She had drawn her sword several times, let alone fighting?

Because of this, when the two of them fought, Liu Yinshuang actually had an overwhelming advantage. Not only was Jin Caifei's face scratched, but a lot of his hair was also pulled out.

Jin Caifei is quite good-looking, and precisely because of her good looks, even though they have been separated for several years, her husband is still as warm to her as ever.

Now that she is getting older, Jin Caifei cherishes her appearance even more and usually buys the most expensive vanishing cream.

Liu Yinshuang almost disfigured her by scratching her and even pulled out her precious hair. Naturally, Jin Caifei hated Liu Yinshuang to the core.

But precisely because of this, Jin Caifei didn't dare to confront Liu Yinshuang again. Like now, although they met head-on, Jin Caifei looked straight ahead as if she didn't see him, and then quickly retreated with the clattering of his leather shoes.

I’m afraid this lunatic will suddenly attack again.

The wound on her face hasn't healed yet, and there's a small hole on her head.

Don't lose even a hair!

Absolutely not!

Seeing Jin Caifei running away with a stern face, Liu Yinshuang sneered coldly.

Oh, you coward and traitor.

Liu Yinshuang also walked into Feng Wei's office holding a questionnaire.

"Deputy Director Feng, why do we have to fill out this wish form? Didn't Zhang Ming say that Director Shen has also expressed his disagreement with the relocation? We won't move. What's the point of filling out this crappy form?!"

Feng Wei, the drafter of "Breaking the Table": "..."

He rubbed his forehead and felt a headache.

Look, no wonder Liu Yinshuang and Jin Caifei could fight, these two people have quite similar thinking.

Feng Wei thought for a moment and said directly: "This is what Director Shen ordered. She meant that the factory respects everyone's personal wishes. If someone really wants to go to the provincial capital, this is indeed a rare opportunity, and the factory will not force anyone to stay."

After a pause, he continued, "For example, Deputy Director Jin is originally from the provincial capital. She has been in Jiangbei County for so many years. It is normal for her to want to go back. After all, her wife and children are in the provincial capital. We should also understand her difficulties."

Liu Yinshuang rolled her eyes and said, "I understand. Just take this opportunity to get her out. Director Shen is wise!"

Feng Wei: “…”

Strictly speaking, this is indeed the fact, but you don't have to put it in such a harsh way.

Liu Yinshuang left happily.

Feng Wei sighed. He was afraid that he still had a long way to go if he wanted to catch up with Director Shen's influence!

I have never seen such a troublemaker as Liu Yinshuang. As soon as he mentioned Director Shen, he could get rid of him with just two sentences, which was more effective than explaining anything earnestly.

The embroidery factory seems to have begun the relocation work in an orderly manner.

Before filling out the intention form, the department head will repeatedly emphasize that this intention form may be related to everyone's future stay or departure, so please fill it out carefully. They will also explain to everyone that there is no need to force yourself to fill it out if you do not want to go to the provincial capital, and the county will make proper arrangements for you, so there is no need to worry about being sent back to the team to be a farmer if you fill it out and do not go.

Jin Caifei had naturally heard of this statement.

She had been running the embroidery factory for several years, so naturally she was not without foundation, and there were still a few people following her, such as the head of the sales department, the head of the materials department, and some of the deputy positions or workers below. These people had heard her talk about the various benefits of living in the provincial capital, and they were very eager to move the factory to the provincial capital.

The head of the sales department is called He Xing. He is well-informed and has a quick mind. He feels that the factory will not say that those who stay will not be sent back to the brigade to be farmers for no reason. He can't help but run to ask Jin Caifei: "Is there any other arrangement in the factory?"

Jin Caifei frowned, but didn't care too much: "It's just a matter of building a small factory to house them."

She glanced at He Xing and hinted, "If Director Shen and his team choose to stay, the province will probably consider leaving some projects in Liuqiao Commune, so it wouldn't be surprising to leave a few workers. Besides, Director Shen has set up a rattan weaving cooperative in Laba Commune. I think she might want to turn that into a factory. Our workers and equipment have moved away, so the factory building just happens to be cheaper for them."

He Xing's eyes flashed. He naturally heard that the province did not care whether Director Shen stayed or left. In this way, even if Director Shen went to the provincial capital, he would probably be suppressed.

Looking at Jin Caifei's calm look, as if he had everything planned out for him, He Xing was somewhat glad that he followed the right person.

If Director Shen, Deputy Director Feng, and Deputy Director Xing all choose to stay, maybe I, as the sales section chief, will have the opportunity to go further!

He Xing was secretly happy and quickly complimented Jin Caifei again.

After the application form was sent out, the factory gave everyone half a month to consider the application. Then the office and the personnel department took the application form back directly and locked it in the cabinet in Feng Wei's office without it passing through anyone.

Except Feng Wei, no one knows how many people in the factory want to move to the provincial capital and how many are willing to stay.

On that day, the factory held a regular Monday meeting. After discussing some recent work, Feng Wei announced the adjournment of the meeting. Jin Caifei suddenly stood up and said, "Deputy Director Feng, since the willingness form has been filled out, the factory should announce the statistical results and then proceed to the next step as soon as possible. Although the deadline given by the province is three months, that is, to complete the relocation work before this year's Canton Fair, this is the deadline given by our superiors. We must not work to the deadline given by our superiors. We should actively cooperate and complete the work tasks assigned by the province as soon as possible. What do you think?"

The heads and deputy heads of various departments, who were about to get up and leave with their work notes, sat back down silently.

Feng Wei raised his eyes and glanced at Jin Caifei, then smiled and said, "Deputy Director Jin, I want to remind you that you are the deputy director, not the director. For major matters like factory relocation, just follow the factory's layout and arrangements, and don't interfere."

As soon as he said this, everyone present showed a shocked expression.

Who is Feng Wei? Feng Wei was originally the secretary of the previous commune secretary Geng Liming and was promoted by Geng Liming.

Anyone who can be a secretary for a leader must have high emotional intelligence. After coming to the embroidery factory, Feng Wei has always left this impression on everyone: capable, gentle, and treating people with a warm and welcoming attitude.

This is the first time I've seen him speak so rudely to someone.

There was a sudden atmosphere of tension in the meeting room.

Jin Caifei was so angry that his face turned red. He took two deep breaths and said, "Deputy Director Feng, I have to remind you that although Director Shen has entrusted you to take charge of the work during her vacation, you are still just a deputy director. You are in charge of the relocation work and don't let others interfere. Isn't this an act of overstepping one's authority?"

Someone gasped.

No one cares who it is, after all, everyone feels the same way.

It was true. Since their establishment, the Second Embroidery Factory of Southern Province had always been harmonious, especially the several factory leaders, who were firmly united under the leadership of Director Shen, and had never openly quarreled with each other like this.

They are accusing each other of wanting to monopolize power!

The factory hasn't even moved yet, so why does it seem like the power struggle has already begun?

Everyone looked at Feng Wei with curious eyes, curious about how Feng Wei would respond.

Xing Fangjie, on the other hand, wanted to smooth things over: "Deputy Director Jin, Deputy Director Feng, we are all here for work..."

Feng Wei waved his hand, interrupting her and said, "Deputy Director Xing, it's okay. Criticism and self-criticism are a fine tradition within our party."

He looked at Jin Caifei, still with a gentle and smiling look: "Deputy Director Jin, you are right. I am only a deputy director, so I have always arranged my work according to Director Shen's instructions. As for the follow-up work of the factory relocation you mentioned, Director Shen has returned to work today. I will personally hand over all the preliminary materials to Director Shen, and will continue to advance according to Director Shen's requirements in the future."

After a pause, he asked, "Is Deputy Director Jin satisfied with this answer?"

Jin Caifei's expression changed slightly, and then he quickly showed a forced smile: "Director Shen is back to work, how come I didn't know?"

Feng Wei looked at her and said, "Director Shen's maternity leave is over, so she will naturally return to work. Deputy Director Jin may have been too busy recently, so he forgot about it?"

Feng Wei laughed sarcastically and continued, "Director Shen's intention is to first understand the various tasks in the factory in the near future, so she will not attend this week's regular meeting. However, I think there is no need to report this matter to Deputy Director Jin."

Jin Caifei opened her mouth and wanted to say that she didn't see Shen Moer come to work in the morning, but she quickly remembered that Shen Moer was now breastfeeding and could come to work a little later.

Yes, after 40 days of maternity leave, it is indeed time for Shen Moer to come back.

Jin Caifei was a little annoyed. She had been paying attention to the willingness form and factory relocation for some time and actually forgot about such an important thing.

Hearing that Shen Moli had returned, Jin Caifei felt inexplicably guilty. He always felt that Shen Moli's return to work might bring some uncertainty to the factory relocation.

But she quickly comforted herself that the documents from the Provincial Department of Industry had already come down and the matter was a done deal, so there was nothing for her to worry about.

Even if Shen Moer came back, it would be too late to save the situation.

Jin Caifei calmed down and finally said, "Deputy Director Feng, there is no need to be so sarcastic. I am also concerned about the work of the factory. Since Director Shen is back, of course I will follow Director Shen's instructions."

Shen Moer was indeed already sitting in the office. She was looking at the summary of the wish list that Feng Wei ran out to hand her in the middle of the meeting. The statistics of the thousands of cadres and employees present were clear.

Among the middle-level cadres, seven have indicated their intention to leave, including two full-time positions and five deputy positions. Among the employees, 347 have indicated their intention to leave, including 279 regular employees and the rest are temporary workers and apprentices. Among these people, there are 207 embroiderers and 13 painters.

Among the factory leaders, only Jin Caifei expressed his intention to leave, while the others chose to stay unconditionally.

The number of people who chose to leave was actually much smaller than she expected.

After all, they were going to the provincial capital, so Shen Moer was mentally prepared for at least one-third of the people to choose to leave.

After reading it, Shen Moer locked the materials in her own filing cabinet, and then spent the whole day walking around the factory to check the completion status of production tasks.

The morale in the factory was unsettled, and Shen Moli was still a little worried about whether it would affect the production progress. Fortunately, all the production workshops were in order, and the production tasks were being completed step by step.

Every time she went to a workshop, Shen Moer was warmly welcomed by the workers. Some people even dared to ask her about her opinion on the factory relocation and her own wishes. Shen Moer smiled and said, "Even if I want to go to the provincial capital, my Fu Zhiqing and my Xiao Liangliang will not agree. I will stay."

Those who filled in the form to stay immediately breathed a sigh of relief, while those who filled in the form to move away felt lost. Some even asked if it was too late to change their mind and choose to stay.

Shen Moer laughed and said, "I'll give you three more days. During these three days, no matter if you have filled out the form to leave or to stay, you can have a chance to regret it. You can just hand in the form to my secretary Xiao Tang. After three days, this matter cannot be changed."

No one knows why Shen Moli said that this matter cannot be changed after three days. Even Jin Caifei doesn’t understand. In three days, is it possible that this matter can be reversed?

However, during these three days, some people did change their choice. None of them changed from staying to leaving. All of them changed from leaving back to staying. All of them were front-line workers, a total of 73 people.

So far, a total of 282 people have expressed their intention to leave the factory, including one deputy director, seven middle-level cadres, 142 embroiderers, eight painters, and 124 workers in other positions as well as temporary workers and apprentices.

Chen Moer held the list and went to the provincial capital with Feng Wei early on Friday morning.

Also going on the business trip were Liangliang, a little beanie who needed to be fed from time to time, and Shen Yinyin who helped take care of the child.