Chapter 126

The delivered goods were exactly as Zhou Jiani had expected, with a 100% pass rate. She added a few photos of the handover, and Zhou Jiani even posed for a photo in front of her own goods. Reporter Qiu asked a few more questions. "I've been following this story since the New Year, and I've reported it to the editor-in-chief. I'll go back and develop the photos and finish the manuscript. It should be in the newspaper in about a week at the latest. Once it's published, I'll mail a copy to Comrade Zhou."

Zhou Jiani also enjoyed this frequent exchange and said with a smile, "Please mail a few more for me. Our village will reimburse the cost."

"No problem, your material is good too," said reporter Qiu. "Our editor-in-chief also likes the material about your village's plastic greenhouse. I'm going to take a closer look and publish another article."

Zhou Jiani immediately said seriously, "I also think our plastic greenhouse is worthy of being reported in the provincial newspaper. In order to learn the most advanced greenhouse technology, we arranged for villagers to go abroad to study with Professor Zhao's team before the New Year..."

Upon hearing this, Reporter Qiu quickly took out a pen and paper and said, "Comrade Zhou, please speak slowly. I'll take notes. Oh, I should have learned more about this when I was in the village."

Zhou Jiani was very happy to talk about this. She started by talking about buying the plastic sheeting, and also praised the security guard of the plastic factory and the leader named Qin who provided them with convenience at that time.

Of course, she also praised her husband and everyone in the village who had contributed to the greenhouse project. Finally, she said, "We were featured in the city newspaper before the New Year. A leader came down to hold a harvest ceremony, and we took photos. If you need the footage, I'll have them mail it to you. But as for the photo involving the leader, I'll need to ask for his opinion."

Reporter Qiu nodded, and Zhou Jiani went out to make a phone call and arranged a time to talk again. Then Zhou Jiani continued to buy stamps with the post office staff.

An hour or so later, the call was connected again, and Qiu Zeming said, "The leader has approved it. He has asked a photo studio in the commune to come and take retakes of Liu Yan and the others. The photos will be developed urgently and mailed together." There is no leader who doesn't want to be in the newspaper.

It was the efficiency Zhou Jiani loved: "Great!" Then she asked, "By the way, is there still no letter for me?"

Qiu Zeming looked at the letters on the table and smiled, "I was just about to tell you that your neighbor's reply has arrived, and the letter from the soap factory has also arrived. There is no such demand for the time being."

The soap factory was close by, so the round trip was short, and it happened to coincide with Li Yan's reply letter.

Zhou Jiani: "I'll rest at home for a day and go back the day after tomorrow."

Qiu Zeming: "Well, take a good rest. Say hello to grandma, uncle and aunt for me. I will go visit them when I have the chance."

"good!"

When she came home yesterday, her family members were concerned about her relationship with Qiu Zeming. They were relieved to know that everything was going well.

After hanging up the phone, Zhou Jiani called reporter Qiu and told him that the photos would be sent directly to the newspaper.

Zhou Jiani didn't plan to go out for a walk, so she got up early in the morning and ran around for most of the day. She found a place to take out ten kilograms of millet and twenty eggs from the warehouse and took them home.

After resting at home for a day, he asked the transport team to bring back two pieces of defective cloth and two pieces of ordinary blue cotton cloth, following the route taken by Chief Xin.

Because it was daytime, Zhou Jiani followed the truck. Apart from being a little cold, there was nothing wrong with it.

We went straight to the town. Zhang Baosheng and his men were waiting there in a mule cart. They were not only there to pick up Zhou Jiani, but also to pick up the goods. Looking at the four pieces of cloth on the cart, his mouth was almost grinning from ear to ear.

Lu Zhaoliang parked his bicycle at the side of the road, feet touching the ground, watching the goods being moved down ahead. He smacked his teeth, but still went over to help. He said, "Comrade Zhou, when will we get the news about what we agreed on?"

Zhou Jiani smiled: "Why rush? I can read the letter as soon as I get back."

Lu Zhaoliang's eyes lit up: "Did your friend write back?"

He was very attentive, but when he looked at the cloths, he couldn't help but lick his teeth. Well, he was probably going to get scolded again.

Zhou Jiani patted one of the horses and said, "This one is a qualified product of the supply and marketing cooperative. You're the middleman. Do you want it?"

Lu Zhaoliang nodded quickly. "Yes, yes, yes. Hey, Comrade Zhou, thank you. If you need anything in the future, let me know. As long as the supply and marketing cooperative has it, I'll reserve it for you."

Zhou Jiani said bluntly: "Okay, I'll find you when I think of it."

Lu Zhaoliang immediately carried a horse and placed it on the back seat of his car, saying, "When will we settle the bill?"

Zhou Jiani completed all the formalities, took out the shipping order from her bag, found the one she had opened, handed it over, and said, "Just give me the money when you get back."

"Thank you, thank you!"

As Lu Zhaoliang left, Zhang Baosheng muttered quietly, "Our village can eat it all."

Zhou Jiani smiled and said, "There will be more in the future. Next time, I will get some more beautiful floral fabrics so that all the aunties, aunts, and sisters-in-law in our village can wear floral clothes."

Zhang Baosheng grinned.

Needless to say, when the bags were shipped back, there was no need for any loudspeaker announcement, as those who saw them would come along. This matter was handed over to Zhang Baosheng and others to take care of. Zhou Jiani first went back to the factory to place the export order for the handbags, and then returned home.

Qiu Zeming gave her the letter in town, but she hadn't had time to read it.

When I got home, I took out my thermos and canning jar, made myself a cup of kombucha drink, and opened the letter while drinking it.

"Comrade Jiani, I'm very happy to receive your letter..."

Li Yan has been racking her brains to find a way out recently. The last time she bought bamboo cups and woven baskets from fellow villagers, it really helped her improve her local mass base. She has already found out about several masters who are skilled in carving, but they are not from their team. Moreover, one of them was reported by an acquaintance and suffered some setbacks in those years. The others are not willing to pay attention to her for the time being because they are not familiar with her. She is still trying.

However, Zhou Jiani's mention of cooperating with the local supply and marketing cooperative had given her some pointers. She had already discussed this with the brigade cadres, and they were willing to help coordinate. Besides increasing income for the local villagers, it would also generate revenue for the brigade. They'd try cooperating a few times first...

In short, the matter was settled. I also roughly mentioned in the letter the time to call Zhou Jiani and talk about it in detail at that time.

Zhou Jiani flipped through the calendar and looked at the time. It was around ten o'clock next Monday morning.

In the evening, Qiu Zeming came over and helped her turn over the land in the yard. He planted a row of green onions, some spinach, a few peppers, and a few eggplants, arranging the palm-sized land neatly.

The shed is still up and it's a bit cold right now.

Yu Wanxia came back and cooked, and called Bai Haoyang and Wang Qianjin, and also called Sun Ping to come over to eat together.

When Wang Qian came back after the New Year, he was obviously less careless than when he first came, and became much more serious.

Now Qiu Zeming has made some achievements and Bai Haoyang has become a cadre in the weaving factory, but he has not made much progress and is feeling a bit stressed.

Especially knowing that Sun Ping would go home to study seriously after work, he became even more nervous, but he still couldn't find the direction.

While eating, Wang Qianjin suddenly put down his chopsticks and said seriously: "Comrades, you all have your own goals now, but I can't find my own goal yet. You have to help me, a backward element." He glanced at Sun Ping while speaking, and Sun Ping's face turned red.

Zhou Jiani frowned.

Qiu Zeming didn't say anything. He pointed the direction to Wang Qianjin and asked him to follow the village uncles to grow raw materials. He is now trying to learn, but he is not very motivated. It is probably not what he is interested in.

Qiu Zeming also suggested that he should first work steadily in the village to build a solid foundation among the masses, and then find a suitable opportunity for him to go into purchasing.

This was also the plan made for him by his brother-in-law, but Wang Qianjin felt that he was not as motivated as Zhou Jiani, Qiu Zeming and the others. He wanted to be like them, find a goal, work hard, and strive for something first, instead of hanging out with a bunch of uncles and grandpas and listening to orders without thinking every day.

Even Sun Ping was studying, and he was wondering why Sun Ping had to study since she was not qualified for the teacher recruitment this time. Sun Ping said she didn't know, but was influenced by Zhou Jiani and wanted to review the textbook again.

Wang Qianjin has been a little uneasy these past two days, thinking about asking everyone for help in coming up with an idea. He doesn't want to continue living like this.

Yu Wanxia asked in surprise, "Brother Wang, aren't you learning to plant willow trees and vines or something?"

Wang Qianjin scratched his head and said, "I feel so bored. I want to find something exciting."

Bai Haoyang said: "I feel that moving forward is not challenging, and I want to find something challenging."

Zhou Jiani thought about it for a moment and suddenly said, "Why don't you learn how to raise pigs? I have some materials on breeding here. If you're interested, I'll give them to you. If possible, I can talk to the farm and arrange for you to learn."

Pig farming in the village is under the management of the brigade, and the feeding is done according to the experience passed down by the older generation. It is not particularly professional. If there can be a systematic learning path and then a dedicated person to manage it, and it is done well, it will also be an achievement.

Bai Haoyang looked at Zhou Jiani in shock. He found it difficult to connect "pig farming" with Wang Qianjin.

But think about it again, before coming here, who would have thought that Brother Qiu could grow vegetables, and grow them so well?

Wang Qianjin was also stunned for a while, but his mind raced, and he scratched his head and said, "Can I do it? I've never raised one before."

Zhou Jiani said, "How about I get you some information first. If you're interested, then you can work in this direction. If you're not interested, forget it."

He added, "It may be a little smelly, but if it's done well, the whole village will thank you."

After completing the task at the end of the year, the remaining fish will be divided among the villagers. If the fish are fat, won’t the villagers be able to eat more meat?

If he studies hard and expands his business, the brigade will probably support him.

Wang Qianjin imagined it, took a deep breath, hesitated for two seconds, gritted his teeth and nodded: "I'll try!"

He hadn't thought of this direction.

Otherwise, now there are Zhou Jiani and Bai Haoyang in the weaving factory; there is Brother Qiu in the greenhouse, who is now leading the people sent from other districts and counties in the city to study and make the greenhouse flourish; even Yu Wanxia is preparing to take part in the teacher competition examination - he has also signed up, but although he has signed up, he is not very interested in being a teacher in his heart. He just wants to find a way to be like Zhou Jiani and Brother Qiu, to work hard and make a name for himself.

Although Sun Ping is currently working in a factory and is still on the blacklist, she picked up her textbooks. People who love learning will have good luck. I believe that when another opportunity comes next time, Comrade Sun Ping will be able to seize it.

After looking around, he felt that he was a little too inconspicuous, so he wanted to be more conspicuous, so he started raising pigs... No one in this area had made any outstanding achievements, so he thought it was a good way to go.

Qiu Zeming opened his mouth, not knowing whether his brother-in-law Qianjin would have any objection to him knowing that his brother-in-law had changed his career to raising pigs. After all, he wanted him to work there for two years and then find a way to get him a regular job.

Of course, it didn't conflict with raising pigs. After all, we were all in the brigade, so what could we do? It was just a little unexpected.

Zhou Jiani got up and went inside to find some information and brought it to Wang Qianjin, saying, "Even if you're not interested, there's nothing I can do about it. Don't lose the information. If you really decide on this direction, you can find someone to help you get more information and study it systematically."

"Okay, okay, don't worry, Comrade Zhou, I will definitely take good care of it. Thank you very much." Wang Qianjin was very happy and planned to study it carefully when he got back.

After dinner, Wang Qianjin attentively went to see Sun Ping off, and Yu Wanxia raised her eyebrows.

The next day, Lu Zhaoliang went to the factory to find Zhou Jiani and asked about bamboo products.

Lu Zhaoliang had already negotiated the transportation matter with Qiu Zeming through a drink with Qiu Zeming's friends, and now the only thing left was Zhou Jiani.

Zhou Jiani came out and invited him in.

Lu Zhaoliang passed by the workshop and peeked in. He said, "Comrade Zhou, our knitting factory has hired quite a few more people. Production should be up, so why can't we get enough goods?"

Zhou Jiani smiled, "Production has gone up, but now there are so many varieties, and we still have outstanding orders from various places that haven't been filled yet. And now we have the export business... How about this, I'll give you 20 or 30 pieces of the batch we're currently working on later?"

Lu Zhaoliang smiled and said, "Thank you very much. My friends always ask me, 'As a buyer, I can't even sell the goods from this village. It's too embarrassing, isn't it? With these twenty or thirty pieces, I can get the job done.'"

When they arrived at the office, Zhou Jiani asked him to sit down, made a cup of tea, pushed it over, and asked with a smile, "Has your boss approved the shipping fee?"

"It's approved. Now we're just waiting for a letter from Comrade Zhou."

Zhou Jiani smiled and said, "My friend has no problem. They've already received approval from the local brigade, and they'll gather a batch of goods and send it over as soon as possible. Please give me a copy of your documents and I'll send it over to reassure them. Meanwhile, I might need a ride over with some small gadgets..."

She picked up the jar and blew on it. Lu Zhaoliang, who also understood, said quickly, "It's with the goods. As long as the quantity is not large, I can help you bring it over here. But if the quantity is large, I can't. It's difficult for me to explain it."

Zhou Jiani took a sip of tea, looked up and smiled, "I'm just using it for personal use, so the quantity is definitely not large. Thank you, Comrade Lu."

Lu Zhaoliang said: "Of course I should." He felt uneasy when the shoe tickets were not given out last time. Now it's okay, he can feel at ease. Basically, the cooperation with Comrade Zhou is stable.

He also asked, "Is there anything else I can help you with, Comrade Zhou?"

Zhou Jiani frowned thoughtfully, and said with some difficulty: "Forget it, I'd better go to the village."

Lu Zhaoliang smiled and said, "Comrade Zhou, if you need anything, please tell me. I might be able to help you."

"Nothing much. When I was buying some cloth from a spinning mill, they said it would be best to have a public purchase order. I asked if our weaving mill's purchase order would be okay, and they said it would be acceptable, but they were afraid they'd get really picky and that would be a hassle, so they didn't dare give me too much." Zhou Jiani smiled. "After all, I'm not a purchasing agent at the supply and marketing cooperative, so asking you for a purchase order isn't the right thing to do. I'll probably go to the village next time."

Lu Zhaoliang said enthusiastically, "No, Comrade Zhou, the purchase order from the supply and marketing cooperative is more useful than the purchase order from the weaving factory. We are a state-owned unit..."

When Lu Zhaoliang thought of the cloth from yesterday, his heart felt hot.

Zhou Jiani lowered her eyes and sipped her tea. How could she not know that the supply and marketing cooperative was a state-owned enterprise? Isn't this the state-owned enterprise that has taken a fancy to you? After a moment of reserve, she smiled and said, "Okay, if I need help in the future, I will ask Comrade Lu for help. Comrade Lu can't shirk his responsibility."

"Of course, if it's really difficult, I still have the knitting factory to back me up, so you don't have to be embarrassed to refuse."

Lu Zhaoliang smiled and said, "No, no, no, I can still do this little thing."

Zhou Jiani smiled and said, "Then I have an idea. Of course, if we do find something rare, I will share some with you so that you don't have to worry about it."

After seeing Lu Zhaoliang off, Zhou Jiani came back and wrote a letter to Li Yan. She also wanted to give some more advice based on her own experience, and would provide more details after they talked on the phone.

When Li Yan called, the two discussed the issue of payment for the goods and accommodation, and she also gave some instructions on the precautions for the separate packaging of the goods - she wanted her own share.

After hanging up the phone, he filled in the missing questions in the letter and sent it out together with the procedural documents sent by Lu Zhaoliang.

Then, she got a call from her mother: "Nini, your knitting factory's newspaper is out. I bought thirty copies. Everyone in the factory has seen it... Do you need me to mail it to you?"

Zhou Jiani held the microphone and said with a smile, "No need. The one that Reporter Qiu sent to us should be on the way. Why did you buy so much?"

Yu Huifang's laughter came from the phone: "I'm afraid there won't be enough to share, hahaha!"

Liu Tong whispered beside him, "Ask Auntie to help buy more..."

Reporter Qiu certainly wouldn't buy dozens of copies, so Zhou Jiani said to her mother again, "Mom, why don't you buy us another thirty copies and send them over."

Liu Tong made a five sign to her, and Zhou Jiani changed her tune again: "Fifty copies, the village will reimburse you."

Yu Huifang laughed: "You don't have enough to share, right? Okay, okay, I'll go buy it."

Many colleagues knew about it and came to ask her. The same was true in the dormitory area. Jiang Xinfeng was so exhausted that she couldn't entertain all the visiting neighbors at home.

Many colleagues at the Second Spinning Factory are still sighing, saying that the last time they went to Yu Huifang to buy baskets is still fresh in their memory. It feels like it hasn’t been long ago, but they didn’t expect that they have started to export.

Of course, Yu Huifang had already boasted about the storage stools being placed in the Friendship Store, but this was different. This was a serious outlet and was even reported in the provincial newspaper.

How come Yu Huifang's daughter is so outstanding?

——Although the report did not focus on praising Yu Huifang's daughter, it also praised the craftsmen and other employees of the weaving factory, but there was a separate paragraph specifically mentioning the role played by Zhou Jiani in it, and there were also photos.

So everyone went to Yu Huifang to congratulate her.

The call from the commune arrived faster than the letter from the province, and Zhai Xiangqiang was happy. He said on the phone that their Xihe Commune and Qianjin Brigade had received praise from their superiors, who encouraged them to keep up the good work.

When the letter from the province arrived, Zhang Baosheng turned on the loudspeaker and broadcast it three more times. Zhang Laosi, Sheng Manliang and several others, as well as craftsmen from other villages came to him to ask for newspapers, but reporter Qiu sent three and even planned to put one on the factory's wall of honor.

Fortunately, Liu Tong told everyone that he had asked Jiani's mother to buy fifty copies and would distribute them to everyone when they arrived. Only then did everyone leave.

But Zhou Jiani was summoned to the commune for a meeting alone.

Zhao Hongchang poured some tea and then left, leaving the leader to talk to Comrade Zhou alone.

"Chief Zhou, are there any difficulties at work?" Zhai Xiangqiang said with a smile.

Zhou Jiani: "Thank you for your concern, I don't have any difficulties for now."

With this attitude, why does she feel that her leader is going to make things difficult for her?

Zhai Xiangqiang smiled gently and said, "Have you ever thought about moving?"

Zhou Jiani's heart skipped a beat. She held her breath slightly and said calmly, "I will obey the organization's arrangements!"

Zhai Xiangqiang nodded. "We've made a good start in the weaving industry and have set a good example. Everyone from top to bottom attaches great importance to it. Your work ability is obvious to all. Both the county and city leaders highly recognize your work. Now, our superiors hope that we will vigorously develop the weaving industry, do a good job, expand it, and achieve even greater success."

"So, after discussion, the commune plans to establish a craft products group, which you will be in charge of. You will drive the commune's development in this area..."

Zhou Jiani's palms were full of sweat.

After leaving the commune, a cool breeze cooled my feverish brain.

She serves as the leader of the handicraft products group of Xihe Commune, driving the development of the weaving industry throughout the commune. This means that the diversion must be carried out as soon as possible and a specific plan must be put forward; secondly, her household registration will be transferred from rural to urban.

It's considered an exceptional promotion.

But it’s not that fast. We don’t know whether the exported goods have been shipped out yet, and the specific feedback has not come back yet. The superiors are also keeping an eye on it.

In addition, the village is currently busy with organizing greenhouse learning, road construction, building a primary school, etc.

The factory was also busy. Bai Haoyang was keeping an eye on the production, while Li Jingdang was purchasing raw materials.

In addition to Donghe Commune, there are also the surrounding Changrong Commune and Changle Commune. During this period, Deputy Director Li just hangs his briefcase on the handlebars of his bicycle every day and goes out to inspect, purchase, store, etc.

So, in order to prepare her mentally, I made a plan and assigned her tasks.

——They received the first task order from their superiors: to produce a batch of awards for outstanding workers on Women's Day for several outstanding enterprises in the county and city.

At the same time, some outstanding workers will be arranged to visit the Qianjin Brigade that day. This task fell on Zhou Jiani, and she was asked to do the reception work.

After returning to the village, Zhou Jiani calmed herself down, thought about it in her mind, took a notebook and pen, and asked someone to notify Zhang Baosheng to go to the factory for a meeting.

Zhang Baosheng was watching the primary school project in the village. Upon hearing this, he brushed off the dirt on his body, lit a pipe of tobacco, and walked all the way to the factory gate. He finished smoking it and knocked it clean. The guard even checked it carefully.

When he arrived at the office, Zhou Jiani was writing and drawing in a notebook. Seeing him coming, she smiled and said, "Wait for Comrade Qiu and Deputy Director Li to come over. Let's hold a factory-wide meeting."

Zhang Baosheng turned serious: "Did the commune convey new instructions?"

Zhou Jiani nodded and said seriously, "Yes, Captain, we have received a mission order from our superiors."

Zhang Baosheng took a deep breath.