All of this was thanks to the help of the clerk, Su.

Su Yu took them back to the union office, handed them over to Committee Member Hu and Committee Member Zhang, and then left them there.

As for the division of labor between the two, Su Yu didn't intend to interfere. Her battlefield was no longer the union office, and there was no need to needlessly destabilize the rear for such a trivial matter.

When she returned to Chairman Sun's office, Chairman Sun was looking at the plan she had written.

Seeing Su Yu arrive, he hurriedly said, "Su, I've been thinking about your plan for a while now. It's very detailed. But I have one question: such a large project, the city's construction teams definitely can't handle it. Even steel mills send workers to build houses, but we have so many women here..."

Su Yu had already thought of a solution to this problem. "Chairman Sun, we can suggest that the construction team find some farmers to help them. After the busy farming season each year, there is a period when they are not so busy, so we can hire them as temporary workers. To be honest, the farmers in the countryside are not having an easy time right now. They are waiting for relief grain to get by. If we can lend a hand, it will be a good deed."

"Isn't this too much of a commotion?" Chairman Sun asked hesitantly. He had never done anything this big in his life before, and he was still a little overwhelmed.

After thinking it over seriously, Su Yu said solemnly, "Chairman Sun, if you feel you can't decide, you can consult the leaders of the Municipal Trade Union. Personally, I think it's better to make a big splash. If you make a big splash, how will your name get out? Solving the workers' housing problem indirectly improves the lives of our farmers. Such a great thing of yours should be publicized."

Chairman Sun suddenly had a flash of insight. What was the point of doing all this…? Well, of course, it was to improve the lives of the workers. But a little bit of fame on top of that is acceptable. Haven't so many historical figures become famous? And fame doesn't equate to selfish motives.

He closed the folder, stood up, and said, "Su, I'm leaving the task of urging the factory committee to ship the goods to you. I'm going to the city's trade union."

"Chairman Sun, please go directly to the logistics department to take the car. I have discussed it with the factory committee. You are busy with the grain transportation these days, so you can use the car first."

Chairman Sun gave her a thumbs up, then picked up his bag and walked out.

Seeing Chairman Sun rush out, Su Yu felt somewhat relieved about the matter.

It's still November 1959, and overall it's not as conservative as it was in the following years. If we waited until a few years later, it wouldn't be so easy.

However, Su Yu was confident that this matter could be accomplished. After all, similar collectively funded housing projects had appeared one after another in the future, clearly demonstrating that this model met the needs of workers. The reason it hadn't appeared yet was simply because this aspect hadn't been considered.

As long as it does not violate regulations and meets the needs of workers, these things will definitely be approved.

Chairman Sun returned with a beaming smile just before the end of the workday.

He and several leaders from the municipal trade union talked until lunchtime, when he went to the canteen to get food and ate until the afternoon before returning.

It's easy to see how much importance the leaders attach to this matter.

This idea came from Su Yu, and Chairman Sun didn't hide it from her. "The higher-ups are thinking that we should set an example first and implement it. If it works well, other units might follow suit. Su, I've already decided that I'll bring this up with the factory committee next Monday and then announce it publicly."

Su Yu looked delighted. "Chairman Sun, this is wonderful! You've really done a great thing for the factory."

Chairman Sun smiled, his eyes crinkling. "You deserve credit for this too. Su, your salary will be raised at the end of this year."

Su Yu would definitely not refuse such a thing. If the boss offered a raise, it would be a slap in the face to the boss if she didn't accept it. "Thank you, Chairman Sun. I will definitely work harder."

The house is finally going to be built.

Even if you can't afford a villa, it's still good to have a house with rooms and a living room.

After getting off work in the afternoon, Su Yu packed her things, preparing to go home early and get her hands on Liu Mei's money as well.

As soon as she received the notification, she immediately took action.

When they arrived at the factory gate and met up with Su Dazhi and Su Zhi, Cheng Li and Gao Ming also came over.

Cheng Li clung to Su Yu's arm, insisting on inviting her to dinner.

"This, this is too much trouble," Su Yu said helplessly.

Gao Ming said, "We must go. How can we not go? Secretary Su, you've taken such good care of us. It wouldn't be right if we didn't have a meal together."

Su Yu sighed repeatedly, but in the end, she couldn't get around it and could only let Su Dazhi and Su Zhi go home, while she went to eat with the two of them.

Watching Su Yu leave, Su Dazhi and Su Zhi were incredibly envious.

Wow, you're amazing! People are even vying to treat you to meals.

The two seemed to have planned it beforehand; once they arrived at the restaurant, they went to the food stall together to order. Su Yu then sat at the table and waited to eat.

The food was quickly served. The two of them had really splurged this time, ordering a fish, shredded pork, and cabbage. They ate white rice. This was truly… wonderful!

No wonder Secretary Song likes to eat fancy meals; it just feels so good.

While eating, Su Yu said, "You're all too kind. Lao Gao and Lao Zhou are both my good friends. I really feel bad for accepting this meal from you. No, I must treat Lao Zhou and Lao Gao to a meal later."

"..." Cheng Li and Gao Ming were both stunned.

Su Yu said, "It's settled then. You guys go back and give a message to Lao Zhou and Lao Gao that we'll have lunch at the Oriental Hotel this week. Actually, I should have treated you back, but you've just joined the unit, and it wouldn't be good to be too high-profile. It would be too good for them."

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