Chapter 256 Xiao Xie starts making cakes

Xie Yun then said to Ren Xiuzhen, "The province will allocate funds for the factory construction. We will solve any problems we need together. Comrade Ren Xiuzhen, do you know how many jobs you can create if you can successfully run this state-owned food factory? Do you know how many women in need you can help? Do you know the magnitude of your contribution?"

I won't talk about the distant future, but our county annals will definitely include you. When we promote our outstanding entrepreneurs in the future, your name will definitely be mentioned. In the future, you may even become a National March 8th Red Flag Bearer, a National Model Worker, a National People's Congress representative, and attend meetings in the Great Hall..."

Ren Xiuzhen rubbed her face with her hands, her eyes red with excitement, "Let's fight!"

She knew that Xiao Xie was drawing a pancake, but this pancake was really big, round and fragrant. What’s more, the key point was that Xiao Xie not only drew it, but also prepared a pot and flour for her. All she had to do was to try her best to use these ingredients well and make this pancake!

She can!

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Xie Yun arranged for Shao Xiang and drove off. She was going to the county to meet up with everyone. After such a delay, everyone should have arrived by now.

When passing by the commune, she went to say hello to Zhang Ruifeng and Xie Shen, and told them that she would not go home tonight and would stay in the county.

Zhang Ruifeng asked her, "Is the leader here?"

"They're coming straight to the county. I'll send Aunt Hua Qing back first, as well as Gao Yun's mother, Aunt Shao Xiang. She's retired and is here to help us."

Zhang Ruifeng could not help but feel awe. She always admired people of such noble character from the bottom of her heart.

"When I retire, I won't sit idle at home. I'll find a way to do something."

"Okay, when you retire, let's think about what we can do."

Her mother retired in 1980, when the market was relatively free. She could start her own business and become a first-generation entrepreneur, allowing her to become a second-generation rich.

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After Xie Yun arrived at the county, County Magistrate Zhong told him, "They won't be here for a while."

Just a few days ago, there was a small personnel change in the county. Secretary Li, who was originally the acting county party secretary and county magistrate, has now removed the word "acting" and become the official county party secretary. Deputy County Magistrate Zhong, who used to work with him, also removed the word "deputy" and became County Magistrate Zhong.

Xie Yun was surprised and said, "So slow? I've already been back to Liushu Village! And you've been dawdling there for quite a while!"

County Magistrate Zhong said, "I heard from Old Li that their car broke down on the way. Then, they went to Rencheng halfway to test drive the car you built and also to see the car factory under construction in Rencheng. That delayed them for some time."

Xie Yun: "...This car is quite unreliable..."

"I heard that he was trying to chase your car, but he couldn't catch up. The engine couldn't move, so he just broke down."

Xie Yun: “…”

She frowned and thought, this matter sounded very familiar.

In the late 1970s, before the formal start of reform and opening up, a delegation visited their neighbors in a domestically produced car provided by the embassy. As a result, the car was too slow to catch up with the neighbors. When they tried to speed up, the car broke down.

Xie Yun thought that he should ask Comrade Li Dongshan to work harder and strive to achieve mass production by 1977!

"Did they call you in Rencheng?"

"Yes, they called me just half an hour ago. They had just left Rencheng at that time. It would probably take them about two hours to get here."

Xie Yun looked outside and it was almost dark.

She and County Magistrate Zhong were also busy, going over all the preparations for setting up the food factory.

To build a factory, they needed to buy equipment, install power lines, build staff dormitories, and provide other supporting facilities. A state-owned factory was like a small society, and they had to take every aspect into consideration.

More than an hour later, Xia Shijie's loud laughter came from outside.

Xie Yun: “…”

County Magistrate Zhong: “…”

Pretty fast.

Xia Shijie said, "We're going to be quick this time, leaving them far behind."

As soon as they entered the room and saw Xie Yun, they stopped laughing.

Xia Shijie pursed his lips and said sarcastically, "Xiao Xie, sure. When did you arrive?"

Xie Yun gave a typical smile and said, "It should still be noon when I get back."

Xia Shijie: "Impossible, it must be afternoon already."

"If you say so, then so be it. If you say so, I can't do anything about it."

Xia Shijie: “…”

What kind of nonsense is this? It's so infuriating!

Wang Zhensheng advised, "Alright, alright, Xiao Xie, just be quiet and don't upset Secretary Xia."

Xia Shijie: “…”

This person, while trying to smooth things over, didn't forget to step on him, as if he was a petty person. It's so infuriating!

Xie Yun asked, "Where are the others?"

Wang Zhensheng said, "It's at the back. It'll take more than half an hour."

"Why are you so fast?"

Xia Shijie said: "We are fast!"

Yang Jingxiu said, "We drove your car out."

Xia Shijie: “…”

He had a bad start today, as he was surrounded by traitors.

He glared at everyone angrily, sat down, and asked, "What are you two busy with?"

Xie Yun asked his secretary to serve them tea and a plate of snacks, then said, "We are busy with a very important matter. Previously, I only reported to you what we had done before, and now this is what we plan to do. You also know that the women comrades who were rescued have suffered great physical and mental damage. If we want them to regain their confidence in life and rebuild their trust in the Party, the country, and the government, we still have a lot to do.

We have to help them. For years, we've championed the slogans of equality for all and women holding up half the sky. But the reality is, many women in remote areas haven't benefited from these national policies. This is a dereliction of duty, a failure to do our job properly, and I feel guilty and remorseful for it.

Seeing those lesbians suffering, my heart aches with them.”

Even though she is painting a rosy picture for Ren Xiuzhen, she is actually painting a rosy picture for herself as well. She hasn't even asked the province for funding yet!

But it doesn't matter, she can do it!

Xia Shijie felt very uncomfortable when he heard her say that.

Xie Yun continued, "Rescuing them is only the first step. We still have a lot to do. We are planning to build a food factory in Qushui County to produce new food products. We will recruit these rescued women as workers, giving them stable jobs and government support. I think nothing can better reflect the Party and the country's care and love for them. What do you think?"

Moreover, we have conducted a feasibility study on the establishment of a food factory. We have educated youth who specialize in researching new types of food and have developed several very popular foods. Many people in our Qushui County are willing to support the construction of the food factory and are very enthusiastic. We have conducted a public opinion survey and this is not just empty talk.

Furthermore, our research institute is also researching new food production equipment. Once successful, we can hand it over to a machinery factory for production. This equipment will not only be sold domestically but also exported to generate foreign exchange. You should have confidence in our research capabilities. As we build our food factory, we will generate even greater benefits for the country. We spend little, but we earn big!

We truly need the provincial government to allocate funds for the factory's infrastructure so we can join the ranks of state-owned factories. This isn't for any other reason, but simply to provide security for those women. We must make them understand and believe that the state is their support and backing. We are the people's government, and we should serve the people and reassure them!