The next morning, Bai Guoguo got up at just after 6 o'clock. It was not that she didn't want to sleep, but she had developed the habit of getting up early during the two weeks of working in the fields.
She thought that since she couldn't sleep anyway, she might as well get off the bed and boil some hot water to drink, and at the same time put the germinating strawberry seeds into the space.
She was going out for a few days and was worried that the strawberry seeds would be frozen, so she had to put them in the space temporarily.
The wooden frame for growing strawberries has also been prepared. It was delivered by Uncle Zhao's apprentice yesterday evening.
Bai Guoguo was so busy writing a plan yesterday that he forgot about growing strawberries in wooden frames. Fortunately, Uncle Zhao was reliable.
As for her business trip luggage, it was packed last night. She only prepared two sets of spare underwear and one set of clothes.
There are also necessary toiletries, and most importantly, enough money and tickets.
The travel expenses and tickets will be reimbursed, but you have to pay for them yourself first.
Bai Guoguo boiled some water and poured it into a military kettle. There was no mineral water in those days, so anyone could only bring their own kettle or teacup to get water.
In some difficult places, you even have to bring your own luggage. However, Harbin, as the earliest heavy industrial province in the country, has good conditions.
This time we are going to the county town where Bai Guoguo went to the guesthouse to take a shower as soon as he got off the train.
As a small county town in a major industrial province, its prosperity is comparable to that of some big cities.
The cement streets are spacious and clean, and the city facilities are complete.
On the streets, the local residents passing by all have a vibrant and energetic spirit on their faces.
Standing at the station and looking into the distance, you can see several tall chimneys. However, I didn’t see the coal plant last time, so I have to take a good look this time.
Bai Guoguo had a quick breakfast and went out carrying a small wicker box, which was sent by Uncle Zhao, the director of the security department of Hangcheng's textile factory.
It was taken back from Lao Bai's family and was the relic of the original owner's parents.
The suitcase is not big, it can be full with a set of clothes, some toiletries and a pair of slippers.
When Bai Guoguo finished cleaning up and rushed to the scene, He Gang and He Hongjun had been waiting for a long time, and the team members who went to work on the ground had already left.
"Brother He, Red Army comrades, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting."
Bai Guoguo saw the two of them waiting in front of the tractor from a distance and hurried over.
"Don't worry, take your time and be careful not to fall!"
He Gang came forward and helped Bai Guoguo carry the suitcase.
"You're too polite, Bai Zhiqing. Hurry up and get in the car. I'll take you to catch the bus."
He Hongjun is also a tractor driver. When He Gang is not around, He Hongjun drives the tractor of the 3rd team. If the brick kiln needs to deliver goods, the two of them take turns driving it.
"Thank you for your hard work, Comrade He!"
Bai Guoguo exchanged a few polite words and climbed into the car, and He Gang followed suit with a stride of his long legs.
On the way, Bai Guoguo once again experienced the feeling of being jolted all over the place, and also went through another unique bus journey. The two finally arrived at the county town.
When they arrived in the county town, they did not go to the coal factory first, but instead rented two rooms in a guesthouse not far from the coal factory to wash away the dust.
After having a simple meal at a state-owned restaurant, he took the plan to the coal plant.
When they arrived at the coal factory gate, they were stopped by the security guard. They showed their business trip certificates before being invited to the factory office building.
However, the person they met was not the factory director, but Director Liu of the trade union, a Mediterranean veteran cadre in his forties or fifties.
"Comrades, I heard from Lao Wang that you are here to help our factory solve its housing problem. What advice do you have for us?"
Director Liu had one hand behind his back, holding an enamel teacup in the other, and was muttering words in a flowery manner.
Obviously, they didn't believe that these two young people could solve the problem of staff dormitories in their factory.
Bai Guoguo turned his head and took a look. He Gang gestured for him to speak first. There was nothing he could do about it. After all, Captain He was the leader.
"Director Liu, let's not waste any more time. Once you read our plan, you'll know everything."
"Oh, so confident? Then I have to see!"
Director Liu at his desk put down his teacup, took the plan calmly, and began to read it slowly.
But as he watched, he became more and more excited, his face turned red, and finally he couldn't help but slam the table and stood up.
"Oh, that's a great idea. Come on, come on, you two young comrades, follow me to see the factory director. Hahaha, I really neglected you just now. Please forgive me!"
Director Liu looked at the plan, his expression changed from indifference to excitement. He couldn't wait to stand up and planned to take the two of them to see Director Li.
When it comes to the housing issue, he also suffers a lot. His two sons have started their own families, his daughter is married, and now he has three grandchildren.
A family of nine is squeezed into a cramped 40-square-meter house. The grandchildren have grown into teenagers, but they still have to live in the same room with their parents.
He didn't even dare to think about how he would find wives for his grandchildren in a few years. Would two generations have to live in one house?
That's right, there weren't enough rooms to go around. Even when his daughter came back for Chinese New Year, she had to sleep in the same room with her mother. He, his son-in-law, and his grandson had to sleep on the balcony and in the living room.
Sleeping on the floor in the winter is so painful, only those who have slept there know.
No wonder he was so excited when he saw Bai Guoguo and the others' plan.
If the factory director agrees to this plan, based on his qualifications, he will have a chance of getting a house!
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