I woke up early to go to work on Mondays, a day that workers hate. I brought gifts for everyone to work. I slept all the way and was so dazed that I couldn't even open my eyes.
I gave the little boy the things to take over so I wouldn't have to make another trip at noon. "Here's a Dacron shirt for you, a sailor shirt to try on for size, a silk scarf, and some candy and cookies. These are special gifts for you. I have to go now. I'm going to be late. We'll talk tonight."
I jogged all the way to the office and luckily I was in time. The new guy fetched water, swept the floor and wiped the table.
I was working hard when a stranger came in. I guess it was a colleague I had never met before.
"Hello, I'm new here and my name is Jiang Cha." After saying hello, I continued to clean up and the colleague nodded.
This person is not easy to deal with. After washing the rags in the bathroom, the section chief has already arrived.
"Chief Shao, here are the delivery notes and invoices. You can go directly to the train station to pick up the goods with the notes." After handing all the documents to her leader, she considered herself to have completed her task.
"How was your business trip, Xiao Jiang? Are you adapting well? Feel free to ask us if you have any questions!" The section chief spoke to her while registering the documents.
Jiang Cha, not very familiar with his colleagues, took the purchase record book and chatted with the section chief for a while, asking him why this purchase was so simple?
"This is just a training session for you. This trip is just a delivery. You're new here, so it's your first time on a business trip, so find the safest place possible."
There's no telling what I'll be able to do next time." This means this is a probationary period, and next time I'll start working officially.
From large machinery, vehicles, and various replacement parts in steel mills to logistics holiday benefits, factory uniforms, labor protection supplies, etc., all require running around for procurement.
After lunch at the cafeteria, I took my food to the warehouse to see Uncle Lu and the others. "Uncle Lu, keep one cigarette for yourself and give the other to the uncles outside.
I also have a bag of White Rabbit, please give me some." I always bring some gifts when I return from a business trip, but I don't bring much for the masters. Too many or too small bags can easily arouse suspicion.
Uncle Lu kept nagging her about spending money recklessly and telling her to save some for herself. It was too conspicuous to always bring things here. Who else would spend money like her?
Jiang Cha nodded repeatedly, telling him that he would pay attention in the future and refused to change. Then he turned and ran away, fearing that he would be caught and scolded.
After fishing in troubled waters until the end of the day, she went to the police station to find Uncle Liu. The old man at the door let her in directly. She took out a handful of candy from her bag, put it on the old man's table, and went in without waiting for him to say anything.
I went in, said hello to everyone, and shared some candy. When I got to the office, Uncle Liu was on the phone, so I didn't dare to say anything and just sat quietly on the chair waiting.
"You're back. How was it? Did you have a safe journey?" After hanging up the phone, he looked Jiang Cha up and down, confirming that he had no external injuries and that he was back in good health.
"I'm on a business trip, not on a mission. There's no danger, so don't worry!" Look at his uncle Liu, he scanned her like a radar, afraid that something might happen to her outside.
She took out two cashmere sweaters, a pack of cigarettes, a candy cane, and a bag of Longjing tea from the big bag. Her uncle Liu looked at the pile of things and the ginger tea, "Where did you burn your money? You bought so many things, and if you think money is too much to handle, give it to me, you prodigal son."
Do you have any money left? I'll give you some. It's a bonus you just received, and your aunt doesn't even know about it yet!" He took out a few bills from his pocket, some in coins and some in whole bills. It was obvious that they were just received and had not been confiscated yet.
"You don't know yet, my parents left me some money. In the past few years, you and Uncle Zhao have mailed me money every month. Uncle Li also sends money on time every month, and I also receive subsidies. Do you think I could be short of money?
I have written all the letters. From now on, these uncles and aunts don’t have to send me money anymore. I can work and earn money, and I can also support others.”
Uncle Liu put away his cigarettes and tea leaves, opened a drawer, and pulled out a notebook. "These are all our former comrades, including your father. We have sent money to the families of every fallen comrade on time. No matter how difficult it has been over the years, we have never stopped sending money."
Now that you want to support others, you can't stop. It's not easy to keep going. How much money you have was originally handled by me.
It is our custom to send you money. Don't feel burdened. We will stop when we receive salary.
But you must receive the subsidy until you turn 18. You can't set a precedent. For other people's children, not everyone has your wealth. This subsidy can save lives.
If you have made up your mind, I will give you the address and pass on our tradition." Uncle Liu told Jiang Cha seriously, hoping that she would think carefully about it.
How many comrades persevered, gritting their teeth, yet these days, salaries were fixed. With elderly parents and young children to support, no one's family was well off. Even the children, now grown, wanted to join in. It's easy to say, but some things are truly difficult to persevere through life.
Even he had been blamed at home, so he hoped Jiang Cha would think things through. These were not her concerns. The child was kind-hearted and would remember the kindness of others.
"Uncle Liu, I have made up my mind. Please give me a copy of the list. I have accepted the financial support from all the uncles and will continue to support other brothers and sisters. Our friendship will be passed down from generation to generation." He slammed the table to express his determination that he would take the list no matter what.
Of all the people, she had the least burden, money, tickets, and supplies, making this a perfect fit for her. She wanted to show her fellow sponsors that children can be grateful and that love can be passed on.
Uncle Liu handed her the copied list, patted her on the shoulder, and told her to go back to her work. Don't think she didn't see it, the old man's eyes were red.
I didn't want to cry when I saw the macho man, so I took the list home. It was still comfortable at home. After taking a shower, I changed into a pure cotton nightgown. I bought this in Shanghai. It was collarless and sleeveless, so it was much cooler.
What do you do at night when you don't have a TV or a phone? Since you're free, why not tinker with the house? This courtyard has four main rooms, and the kitchen is on the westernmost side, taking up an entire room.
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