Chapter 81 Jinjiang Exclusive Salary Payment
The next day, Su Ruyi visited Li Mingde's home with gifts. In addition to the usual gifts such as fruit and milk powder that everyone brings when visiting each other, she also brought gifts for Li Mingde's wife and daughter, which were clothes that Su Ruyi had bought at a shopping mall in the provincial capital.
"Wow, is this really for me? It's so beautiful!"
Li Siquan held the dress with shining eyes, completely unwilling to put it down.
Li Mingde's wife, Zheng Wenhua, could tell at a glance that the dress was expensive. Although she didn't want her daughter to be disappointed, she still said:
"This gift is too valuable; we cannot accept it."
Li Siquan froze upon hearing this.
She wasn't usually so easily swayed, but Su Ruyi was just too young, the same age as her, and they had a good chat, so she hadn't thought much of it.
“I bought them as samples to let everyone know what styles of clothes are popular now. After I finished using them, I gave them all away, because I can’t wear that many myself. I also found out your body types and found clothes in the warehouse that would fit you, so I took them. I was worried that you would not like them.”
Su Ruyi was not lying. She had this purpose when she went on a shopping spree at the mall, so she did not buy everything in her size.
She loves pretty clothes, but when she's working, she prioritizes comfort and appropriateness for the occasion. Only when she's relaxing does she have the extra energy to dress up and try different styles of clothing and makeup.
She's currently in a phase of striving for success, so she doesn't crave pretty clothes as much anymore; she prioritizes practicality.
There are many styles of clothing nowadays, some of which Su Ruyi had never seen before. So she went on a shopping spree, buying almost every type and style in the mall. Some of the clothes she didn't actually like, she bought in other sizes, thinking she could give them away to others and use that to judge what people liked.
The clothing at the provincial capital department store can be said to be the trendsetter for the entire Qing province. Although their clothing factory currently only produces T-shirts and leggings, they still need to know the latest clothing trends.
You can also buy it as a gift, so it serves multiple purposes.
"How could I possibly dislike such beautiful clothes!" Li Siquan couldn't help but exclaim.
Zheng Wenhua still felt it was inappropriate, but she compromised: "Then let's keep the dress, and forget about the trench coat."
The trench coat looks to be made of very good material and has a great fit, so it must be expensive, definitely over a hundred yuan.
"Try it first, and if it doesn't suit you, I'll take it away immediately without saying a word."
Su Ruyi took out the trench coat and put it on Zheng Wenhua. Zheng Wenhua couldn't refuse, and he really liked the trench coat. The clothes Su Ruyi brought back were all styles that weren't available in the county, so he went along with it and put it on.
"Wow! Mom, you look so good in that."
Zheng Wenhua is very tall, standing at 1.73 meters, which is quite tall for her age in northern China.
She has a large frame and broad shoulders. Although she is not fat, she can look stocky if she doesn't dress carefully.
But when she put on this trench coat, she brought out that advantage, looking very dashing and capable, and she really made the trench coat look good.
This trench coat is one of the more expensive pieces of clothing that Su Ruyi bought, so the material, cut, and style are all excellent and very well-designed.
However, if you want to look good in clothes, you can't be short, otherwise you won't be able to pull them off.
Even with her petite frame, Su Ruyi wouldn't look as good in it as Zheng Wenhua. She bought it simply because she thought it looked nice, without really thinking about what to do with it later.
After finding out that Li Mingde's wife was very tall, she brought the dress with her.
"I bought it purely because it looked good. Actually, this style requires a certain body type to look good. Aunt Wenhua, I'm not just saying this to flatter you, but you really do look good in it and bring out the essence of the clothes."
You can wear a shirt underneath now, putting it on when it's chilly in the morning and evening, and taking it off when it's warm at midday. Later, when the weather changes, you can wear a turtleneck sweater underneath, with a terry cloth chain, or a low-cut sweater with a silk scarf; both will look great.
Su Ruyi offered her detailed comments and even made suggestions regarding Zheng Wenhua's hairstyle.
The more Zheng Wenhua listened, the warmer she felt, and the less she wanted to take off the clothes.
She now truly believes that Su Ruyi simply wanted to give her the clothes.
But Zheng Wenhua was unsure whether to accept such an expensive gift, and turned her gaze to her husband.
Li Mingde was quite pleased with his wife's outfit and said, "Since it's Ruyi's good intention, you should accept it. She has many relatives and friends here, and we will be her elders from now on. Ruyi, come to our house for meals often. You are Si Quan's older sister, so teach her a little and make her more sensible. She's about your age but still acts like a child, unlike you who can stand on your own."
This one sentence sealed their relationship.
Li Siquan stuck out her tongue, but she wasn't offended by those words. In front of Su Ruyi, she really was like a child, knowing nothing.
"Okay, then I'll come over for meals often from now on. Just don't find it a nuisance."
After this godparent relationship was established, things at the factory went much more smoothly. Originally, because they were in such a hurry, some procedures hadn't been completed, and the other party had been dragging their feet. But now, everything has been approved.
Li Mingde was capable, and Zheng Wenhua, being from the county committee, always had better access to information than the average person. Both had cultivated connections in Liulin County over many years.
On the morning of September 30th, Hu Xiaojuan woke up early. Today was payday. Although she felt that Ruyi Garment Factory would not owe wages, she was still very excited when this day came, even more so than when she received her first paycheck when she first started working.
After all, that salary was guaranteed, but this salary was a different story.
Because of Wang Fang's influence, many people in the textile factory were taking a wait-and-see approach to Ruyi Garment Factory.
"Xiaojuan, is today payday?" a neighbor asked as she went out.
Because of their cooperative relationship, the textile factory would be informed of any issues that arose at the garment factory. Therefore, everyone knew that wages would be paid on the 30th.
Hu Xiaojuan nodded: "Yes, that's what it says in the contract."
"Will it really be sent? Or is it just talk?"
"Xiaojuan, if the garment factory doesn't pay you today, go find the factory leaders. They're the ones who arranged this, so they have to take responsibility!"
"Yes, otherwise it would be like selling out our workers for nothing."
Everyone offered suggestions, and although most meant well, it also revealed a lack of trust in private enterprises.
In fact, there have been quite a few private factories in Liulin County in recent years, but people's mindset has not changed and they still look down on them.
Even though textile factories aren't doing so well now, people still believe that state-owned enterprises are more secure, and if state-owned enterprises are like this, private enterprises will only be even worse.
This idea isn't entirely wrong, because similar things have indeed happened before.
Especially in the construction industry, countless bosses have absconded, and news reports even show migrant workers hanging banners to demand unpaid wages.
Private factories, on the other hand, try to deduct wages; if something is done slightly wrong, money will be deducted.
Hu Xiaojuan was also worried. She had made mistakes too. When she was not familiar with the material in the early stages, it was inevitable that she would make some small mistakes. Although she made up for them, it still took up time. She wondered how much money she would be fined later.
Hopefully it won't be too outrageous; she's counting on that money.
Although the money hadn't been distributed yet, Hu Xiaojuan had already arranged where it would go. However, she only dared to calculate it secretly, preparing for the possibility that it might not be distributed at all or that very little would be given out.
"I think they should issue it," Hu Xiaojuan said, unable to hold back her defense of the garment factory as everyone's arguments became increasingly absurd.
The others were in a similar situation to Hu Xiaojuan, entering the factory with a mix of trepidation and excitement.
I thought I would have to wait until the afternoon to find out the results, but Xu Xiaonan sent out the pay slips to everyone early in the morning.
"Everyone, please check your payslips. If there are any problems, go to the accountant. Once everything is settled before noon, you can collect your pay in the afternoon."
When Hu Xiaojuan received her payslip, her eyes widened in shock at the amount on it.
"Secretary Xu, isn't this salary wrong? We haven't worked a full month." Someone couldn't help but speak up.
"Yeah, there must be some mistake."
Even if they work a full month, they won't earn that much money!
Hu Xiaojuan's heart was beating very fast; she had actually received 389 yuan this month!
Even though she worked sixteen extra days this month and applied for the most tiring night shift, this is still too much!
She used to earn just over two hundred yuan a month at the textile factory, and her salary was considered above average for the factory.
At first, she was a bit slow because she wasn't familiar with the process, but if she continues at her current pace, she could earn over four or even five hundred a month! That salary level would be absolutely outstanding in Liulin County.
Although her income is so high, a large part of it is due to her hard work and overtime. She used to work just as long when the textile factory was busy, but she didn't earn as much money.
And she didn't do anything wrong, so why wasn't she penalized?
Some people have raised this question, since it was previously stated that making mistakes would affect one's salary.
Xu Xiaonan: "The fines are not the goal, but a means to make everyone work seriously. As long as you don't make the same mistake again in the following week, it can be offset. Unless it causes huge losses to the factory, that's another matter."
"I feel like I'm dreaming."
The textile factory employees were relatively calm, but the newly recruited workers, especially the girls from the village, were so excited they could hardly speak.
This is the first time they've ever earned so much money! Much more than they imagined.
The new workers who had just joined the factory were equally delighted.
They received more money than they had imagined!
Those who were slower and received less didn't feel disappointed, because they felt that they had already started to get the hang of it and would definitely be able to do the same as the first batch of workers in the future.
During the same period, there were those who were quick and willing to work overtime, and they earned 100 yuan in such a short time! That's almost equivalent to a month's income for an average worker.
All the workers were immersed in joy throughout the morning, a joy that reached its peak at lunchtime.
Grandma Sun said with a smile, "The factory manager said that from now on, there will be extra dishes on payday, so don't take the day off!"
The factory canteen added extra dishes for everyone! A bowl of braised pork for each person.
The crowd cheered excitedly.
"This bowl must contain half a pound! I'm going to save it to eat at home."
In the afternoon, everyone received their wages, and as they left the factory, they all had smiles on their faces, each one brighter than the last.
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