Sure enough, Zhang Huaibei and the others' busy day was not in vain. After watching it, even Sun Zhengguo could not find any fault with it.
"Hahaha! Good for you guys! You've thought of everything so perfectly that there's no loophole to be found. Aren't you afraid of being scolded by the workers?"
Who knew that if Sun Zhengguo hadn't brought it up, things would have been better. But after he did, Zhang Huaibei was filled with resentment.
"Oh dear! Director Sun, please stop making sarcastic remarks. No matter how we divide it, we're bound to get scolded in the end. After all, there are only so many houses, and someone will definitely be dissatisfied."
"I'm sorry to trouble you, Lao Zhang. I know what I'm doing. When the final announcement is made, please add a clause at the end saying that we will start the second phase of the project soon. That way, those workers who haven't been allocated housing will have something to look forward to."
Upon hearing Sun Zhengguo's words, Zhang Huaibei frowned and shook his head.
"No, no, if I don't get a house, the workers will at most curse me behind my back, but I can't afford to make empty promises. If I really anger those workers, they'll tear me apart!"
"Don't worry, Lao Zhang, I won't cheat you. I've already spoken to Director Yu about this, and the higher-ups have included it in the budget. It's even bigger than this time."
As he spoke, Sun Zhengguo picked up a pen, signed the housing allocation report, and handed it to Zhang Huaibei.
Zhang Huaibei took the report, still somewhat skeptical. "Really? You're not lying to me? Can you give me a specific time?"
"You don't need to doubt it. Just say what I said. After this batch of housing is allocated, you can submit a report. At that time, you will still be in charge of this matter."
Hearing that Sun Zhengguo was taking the blame, Zhang Huaibei was completely relieved.
Anyway, if something goes wrong, someone higher up will take the blame, so what is he afraid of?
Having obtained the autograph, Zhang Huaibei didn't linger for a moment and immediately arranged for people to start posting the notice.
At the same time, he also arranged for the publicity department to broadcast the message repeatedly over the loudspeaker, making sure everyone could hear it.
This will allow eligible workers to submit their housing application reports as soon as possible.
The deadline is three days to complete, followed by evaluation by the working group, with the aim of issuing a public announcement within a week.
In the late afternoon, which should have been the time to leave work, only a handful of workers could be seen walking out of the research institute and branch factory.
Most of the other workers were looking at the factory's notices.
A number of workers had already gathered in front of a notice board at the branch factory.
After they read the announcement, a group of people started complaining.
"What kind of bullshit is this? If you don't want housing, then don't. Ten years of service is way too long!"
"Yeah! I've only worked here for five years, and I'm not even eligible for housing. Who made this system? It's so damn unethical."
...
Of course, some of the workers were more rational and kept trying to persuade them.
"You two comrades, stop complaining. I joined our factory in 1970, just one year short. See what I said?"
"That's right, that's right. If we really compare, I'm the most wronged one. I joined this factory in 1965, but because my family didn't have enough members, I still couldn't get a house."
"Hey! I see you guys didn't see the important point. It says at the end that after this phase is completed, the second phase of construction will begin, and it will be even larger than this one! We can just wait a little longer!"
"They're just saying things to comfort people, and you actually believe them? Are you a three-year-old?"
...
While listening to the discussions, several workers remained silent and then slipped away after watching.
Needless to say, these were all people who were eligible to participate in the housing allocation. They knew the importance of keeping a low profile, so they hurried home to find someone to help them write a report, as they couldn't miss this opportunity.
At the same time.
The situation is much better at the research institute; the workers' morale doesn't fluctuate much.
The reason is quite simple.
Firstly, because there are few people here, and many officials are present, they dare not complain.
Secondly, because almost everyone here is a veteran, there are many people who meet the requirements, so there isn't much opposition.
Seeing so many people looking at the announcement, Sun Zheng'an didn't go over to join the fun. Instead, he went to pick up his wife from get off work as usual.
Soon, the two rode in the same car out of the factory gate. During this time, they even bought some groceries before leisurely returning home.
But to their utter surprise, as soon as they arrived home, Deputy Director Zhao from the branch factory workshop came to visit them with gifts.
"Director Sun, I'm sorry to bother you. I wonder if I could do you the honor of inviting your family to dinner?"
Seeing that this Deputy Director Zhao was giving gifts and inviting him to dinner, Sun Zheng'an wasn't stupid and naturally understood his intentions.
"Deputy Director Zhao, I'm sorry, I know why you've come, but I really can't help you. Perhaps you should wait for the next batch?"
"But I really need a house now. It's just that I'm not senior enough. Director Sun, could you please do me a favor and even just allocate me a staff housing unit?"
Deputy Director Zhao wanted to hold out a little longer because his family was too large to fit everyone in.
“There’s no need for that, Deputy Director Zhao. You’ll be at a disadvantage if you do that. Besides, there are seniority restrictions for employee housing. I assure you, the second phase of the project will start as soon as possible. Then there will be more houses and more choices.”
Deputy Director Zhao wanted to say something more, but Sun Zheng'an had already opened the door to see the guest out.
no way?
Deputy Director Zhao has no choice but to go back and wait for the time being, hoping that there will really be a second phase of the project.
However, this was just the beginning. A few minutes after Deputy Director Zhao left, the knocking on the door rang again.
This time, a worker came, also carrying gifts, and his demands were exactly the same as those of Deputy Director Zhao.
After hearing this, Sun Zheng'an shook his head in anger and it took a lot of effort to get rid of the worker.
To avoid being disturbed further, Sun Zheng'an had Yu Li pack the dishes, then called his two sons, and together they went to the courtyard house…
In the front courtyard of the Sun family's courtyard house, Sun Dajiang and his wife were cooking.
Looking at the house now quiet and deserted, Lin Wencui couldn't help but complain.
“Dajiang, what kind of situation is this? The kids are all grown up now, and they all live outside. They don’t even know how to come home to visit.”
“Honey, the kids are busy with work too. Don’t hold them back. Besides, Zhengguo’s family came over a few days ago! Why haven’t they come to see you yet?”
Sun Dajiang continued to try his best to persuade her, but Lin Wencui grew tired of hearing it.
"Hmph! You only stayed for a little over an hour, what can you possibly do in that time!"
"Hahaha!"
Seeing Lin Wencui's unreasonable attitude, Sun Dajiang couldn't help but burst into laughter.
"Yes, yes, my wife is right. How about after dinner, I'll go with you to visit them. Xiaowei is about to give birth, so let's go see her and also visit Mom and Dad."
"That's more like it," Lin Wencui said with a smile.
Actually, she wasn't being dramatic; it's just that as people get older, they're particularly afraid of being alone.
Just then, two bicycles arrived at the entrance of the courtyard house.
After greeting the neighbors they encountered, Sun Zheng'an and his family pushed their bicycles to their front door.
"Mom and Dad, we're back."
Mr. and Mrs. Sun Dajiang, who were cooking dinner in the kitchen, were overjoyed when they heard their youngest son's voice and immediately went outside.
After the family greeted each other, Yu Li helped prepare dinner, while Sun Dajiang led the children to the main room.
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