Upon hearing the broadcast, Sun Zheng'an showed neither joy nor sorrow, as if he had already anticipated all of this.
Ding Yong, standing nearby, felt no jealousy whatsoever. He was completely convinced and took the initiative to step forward and extend his hand to congratulate him.
"Congratulations, Deputy Section Chief Sun. I will have to learn more from you in the future."
"Thank you, thank you!"
Sun Zheng'an expressed his gratitude and extended his hand, and the two shook hands tightly.
"Technician Ding, you actually did a very good job. Let's all improve together in the future."
...
After exchanging a few polite words, Sun Zheng'an went to find his elder brother.
"Brother, you're leaving."
“Hmm!” Sun Zhengguo nodded, speaking as he walked.
"Since it's still early, I've already contacted the machine tool factory. I'm going to their place for the assessment now, so I won't chat with you any longer."
"Work hard at the tractor factory from now on, and don't let me down. Remember, if you encounter any problems in the future, you can come to me directly."
"I understand, thank you, brother."
Hearing this, Director Xia, who was seeing them off, thought to himself that everything was settled. Keeping Sun Zheng'an was equivalent to befriending Sun Zhengguo.
It seems I'll have to pay more attention to Sun Zheng'an's affairs in the future.
After Sun Zhengguo left, Director Xia immediately called Sun Zhengan to his office, and the two had a cordial and friendly conversation.
"Deputy Section Chief Sun, I just had my secretary file your records and discovered that you still haven't been allocated housing. Is someone making things difficult for you?"
"No, no, Director Xia, please don't misunderstand. It's mainly...it's...?"
At this point, Sun Zheng'an seemed a little embarrassed to continue.
"What is it? Don't worry about it. With your technical skills, the organization will definitely prioritize solving your problems."
"Director Xia, I didn't mean anything by it. It's just that my wife likes tenement buildings, which is why we've been putting it off until now..."
In the end, Sun Zheng'an had no choice but to say it, because he really had no other excuse.
Upon hearing this, Director Xia immediately understood what was going on.
Nowadays, tenement buildings are more sought after than courtyard houses. They have toilets on each floor, are spacious, and have convenient heating. Who wouldn't want one?
However, to be allocated a dormitory-style apartment, there is a prerequisite: one must be a cadre or an engineer.
Well, Sun Zheng'an just happened to be promoted to deputy section chief today, didn't he?
Thinking of all this, Director Xia smiled.
“Deputy Section Chief Sun, it’s quite a coincidence. A while ago, Director Huang from the assembly workshop went to support the Third Front, and he just happened to have a room available. If you submit an application, we can allocate that room to you.”
"Thank you, Director Xia, but I need to go home and discuss it with my parents, hear their opinions, and then submit my application."
Sun Zheng'an was very excited, but he was not complacent. Such a big matter could not be decided now.
"Of course, of course. Please give my regards to Deputy Director Sun when you get back, and ask him to come to our factory sometime to provide guidance on our electricity shortcomings."
Look at them, they're all shrewd people. Director Xia even knows Sun Dajiang's situation inside and out. He won't let go of anything that can be used.
In response, Sun Zheng'an could only say that he would definitely deliver the letter.
After the conversation ended, Sun Zheng'an went to the personnel and finance departments again to get a new work permit and re-register.
Next, I need to move, since I've been promoted and now have my own office.
Several office colleagues didn't need to be called; they all became the main force in the move.
After moving everything, Sun Zheng'an was very satisfied with the bright office, but he didn't forget the three people who had helped him.
"Thanks, guys. I have something to do today, but I'll treat you all to lunch tomorrow. You can't be left out."
"Alright, Section Chief Sun is being kind. We brothers will definitely cover for you and come tomorrow."
Chen Anqing, the representative of the three, said with a smile.
"Yes, yes! Section Chief Sun, you've just moved in and you still have a lot to do, so we won't bother you any longer."
Qiao Qihang was perceptive and knew it was time to leave.
"Yes, yes, Section Chief Sun, you're busy, we won't bother you any longer."
Even Zhou Qian, who rarely speaks, unusually echoed his sentiments.
After they finished speaking, the three of them left the office together. Sun Zheng'an was not idle either; he still had to pay his respects to Section Chief Yang.
Although Sun Zheng'an has powerful backing, he still has to pay respects to the rightful heirs and maintain good relationships with people.
Thinking of this, Sun Zheng'an took out two packets of tea from the drawer and walked towards Section Chief Yang's office...
Twenty minutes later, Sun Zheng'an walked out of the office with a big smile on his face.
Section Chief Yang, who followed behind, escorted him all the way to the door, his face beaming with a polite smile.
"Deputy Section Chief Sun, take care. Please come visit us often in the future."
"Section Chief Yang, please wait a moment. I'll definitely come often."
The two had a pleasant conversation, but Section Chief Yang treated the two packets of tea that his older brother didn't want as treasures.
But thinking about it, it makes sense. They were all gifts from the factories below, so how bad could they be?
But the older brother treated these things like junk and threw them at Dad and himself. That's really something else.
In the evening, Sun Zheng'an left work half an hour early, borrowed some tickets from his colleagues, and went to the vegetable market.
When he came out again, the car was full of pork, live chickens, fish, vegetables and other items, quite a lot.
Then he got on his bicycle and rode home...
In the front courtyard of the courtyard house, Yu Li was resting at home because she was about to give birth.
She knew her husband was taking an exam today, so she wanted to go out and check on him.
When the second aunt next door saw Yu Li come out, she was afraid that Yu Li would catch a cold, so she quickly came out of the house to ask her what was wrong.
"Yu Li, you're pregnant! It's cold, don't run around."
"It's alright, Auntie. Zheng'an is taking his assessment today, so I just wanted to come out and see what's going on. I'm not being dramatic."
As Yu Li spoke, she walked toward the door on her own.
Mao Mao, who was playing in her second aunt's room, saw her mother go out and ran out after her, followed by Xuan Xuan.
Seeing this, the second aunt felt helpless and could only follow after him with her grandson in her arms, calling out as she went.
"My little darlings! Slow down, it's cold outside."
Soon, Yu Li reached the door, but because of the cold weather, there wasn't much of a person there.
However, there was one exception: Yan Bugui.
"Hey! Yu Li, it's so cold, why aren't you at home? What are you doing at the door?"
"Uncle Yan, I don't have anything to do. I'm just too bored inside, so I came out for a walk and to get some fresh air."
Yu Li couldn't possibly talk about her family matters to everyone she met, so she just gave a perfunctory answer.
Yan Bugui didn't ask any further questions, but instead put his hands in his sleeves and continued gazing into the distance.
A moment later, the two children and her second aunt also arrived at the door and waited with Yu Li.
A while later, Sun Zheng'an rode his bicycle and was almost at the gate of the courtyard.
From afar, he saw his wife waiting for him at the door, so he quickly pedaled hard a few times, and the car sped to the door.
"Honey, it's cold, what are you doing standing here?"
"I've been waiting for you!"
Yu Li knew the answer without even asking when she saw what was hanging on her husband's car.
Yan Bugui, like a cat smelling fish, quickly came over.
"Zheng'an, what's going on today? Why did you buy so many groceries?"
"Uncle Yan, I passed the test today, so I went to buy groceries to celebrate."
After saying that, Sun Zheng'an ignored Yan Bugui's expression and spoke to his second aunt behind him.
"Second Aunt, I already told Grandpa and the others when I came back. Don't cook dinner tonight. Our Sun family will get together and have some fun tonight."
"Okay, it's cold outside, let's go back inside first, and your aunt will help you."
"Let's go then!" After saying that, the Sun family members walked into the courtyard.
Only Yan Bugui remained at the door, standing alone, bewildered in the wind.
There wasn't even a chance to say a word of congratulations, let alone take advantage of the situation.
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