The next morning, in the commune director's office.
Guan Wenru came directly to Chen Jianhui to apply for worker subsidies.
Chen Jianhui carefully checked the documents, and it took him a while to look up from the pile of files.
"That's the situation. The county has agreed. This money is specifically for rewarding the workers who made contributions this time! Give them money and gifts as they deserve. Just give me a list and I'll approve it as soon as possible."
Guan Wenru laughed, "Okay! That's great, thank you for your support, Director! I'll go back and compile the statistics and implement it. The workers will definitely be even more motivated when they know."
Chen Jianhui nodded. "There's one more thing. The province just issued a notice that we need to hold a meeting to discuss how to improve local production efficiency, especially for typical factories like yours."
The manager over there specifically requested you to come and share your factory management experience and how to lead everyone to improve production.
Guan Wenru hesitated for a moment, "When?"
He Yanzhi is currently on a mission, and she doesn't really want to leave at this time, fearing that Bai Yun won't be able to handle the three mischievous monkeys.
"There's a meeting the day after tomorrow, so you have to leave tomorrow."
So urgent…
Guan Wenru thought for a moment and nodded, "Okay, I understand. I'll go back to the factory and make arrangements. I'll leave first thing tomorrow morning."
"How do you plan to get there? Can you borrow a vehicle? Or should I have the commune's tractor take you?"
Guan Wenru: "No need to trouble the commune. The road is far and the tractor is too slow. I can just borrow a jeep from the army and drive there myself. It will be faster."
When the topic of the Jeep came up, Chen Jianhui slapped his forehead, “Oh dear, look at my memory! I was just about to tell you about this! The factory’s application for a dedicated car has been approved! It’s basically settled, they’ll allocate a 212 to your factory! It’ll be more convenient for you to go out and run errands from now on!”
Guan Wenru was delighted and nodded. "212 is already quite good. Director Chen, please thank the higher-ups for their concern on behalf of the factory."
Chen Jianhui chuckled, "We have the car, but that thing... I heard it has quite a temper? You have to pour boiling water on it to start it in winter? And you have to crank that handle?"
Guan Wenru: "Yes, there is such a saying. I heard that if you can't start the engine by cranking it, you have to find a few people to push it from behind. Three forward gears, one reverse gear, two clutches, and you have to add throttle when downshifting, otherwise the gears will clash and you won't be able to engage it! But... having a car is better than relying on your two legs or a tractor, so I'm content!"
Chen Jianhui laughed and said, "That's true! It's four wheels now! Be careful on the road tomorrow, and drive the military vehicle carefully."
Guan Wenru: "Don't worry, Director. I'll go back and prepare the meeting materials and things for tomorrow's departure."
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That evening, not long after Guan Wen returned home from work, she knocked on Zeng Chunlan's door carrying a cloth bag.
Zeng Chunlan opened the door and saw her, somewhat surprised. "Xiao Guan, come in quickly, come in quickly. What brings you here at this hour? Oh, what are you carrying?"
Guan Wenru entered the house with a smile and put the bag on the table. "Sister-in-law, there's nothing special, just some grain and oil that the factory gave us before. There are only a few people in my family, so we consume it slowly. There's still quite a bit left, and we haven't finished it yet. If we leave it any longer, it won't be fresh. I brought some for you and the children to eat."
Zeng Chunlan's face hardened, and she pushed the bag back, "What are you doing! Take it back! My family isn't large, do you think we'd be short of food? Aren't you being a bit presumptuous! If you need any help from your sister-in-law, just ask! If you keep doing this, I'll really get angry!"
Guan Wenru used force to push the bag back into Zeng Chunlan's arms. "Sister-in-law, please accept it! If you don't, I'll be too embarrassed to ask you for anything else."
Over the years, Guan Wenru has always been like this: when someone needs help, she will definitely give them something, and they can't refuse.
Helpless, Zeng Chunlan glared at her, but still took the bag. "You! Fine, fine, I'll take it! So, what's up? Why go through all this trouble with me?"
Guan Wenru smiled and said, "That's right. Tomorrow I have to go to a meeting in the province. After that, I might have to go with the leaders to visit some factories in the lower-level areas to see how things are going."
This trip will probably take at least ten days to two weeks to get back.
He Yanzhi is away on a business trip again and hasn't returned yet. As for Xiaoyun... she's pregnant. Comrade Xi Mufan's vacation is almost over, and he has to go back to the capital to go to school soon.
There's only Xiaoyun and the three mischievous kids left at home... I'm really worried about them, so I thought I'd have to trouble you, sister-in-law, to lend a hand and look after them."
Zeng Chunlan agreed without hesitation, “Oh dear! I thought it was something serious! Just this? Don’t worry, I’ll take care of it!”
Once Comrade Xi Mufan returns to the capital, I'll move there to keep Baiyun company!
I guarantee I'll take perfect care of them for you!
"While you're out and about, just focus on your business and don't worry about anything at home! Just make sure you stay safe!"
Guan Wenru felt a warmth in her heart. "Sister-in-law, thank you so much... Really, all these years, I've been so grateful for the help from all of you women in the compound..."
"Don't say that!" Zeng Chunlan interrupted her, waving her hand. "Ever since you became the factory director, which family in our compound hasn't benefited from it?"
New cloth, grains and oils, and those scented soaps... every time the factory distributes good stuff, you never think of everyone.
Look at all these children in the yard, aren't they all healthy and strong?
"It's much better than before! And every time you go to the provincial capital, you bring back some novelties for everyone... Come to think of it, we sisters-in-law should be thanking you!"
Guan Wenru: "Sister-in-law, you're too kind. We're just helping each other out."
Zeng Chunlan nudged her, "Alright, alright, let's not stand on ceremony. Don't worry! I'll take care of things at home. I'm leaving tomorrow, so spend more time with the children."
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