After hearing that Wang Shouren was in charge of this workshop.
He remained calm and composed, having his subordinates cooperate with Wang Shouren throughout the process, without appearing in person himself. He would only occasionally come over to check on things, seeing what was needed, and each time he would stay for a short time, simply ascertaining Wang Shouren's requirements before leaving.
If it were an ordinary employee, at this moment, Director Li's impression would definitely be better than Factory Director Yang's.
The factory was buzzing with discussion about this experimental workshop.
Most of them reacted with disdain and ridicule.
Many people believe that Wang Shouren, a recent graduate, is just ambitious and incapable of doing anything truly meaningful.
However, many clever people outwardly echoed his sentiments, while secretly inquiring about how to get on Wang Shouren's side.
Even a fool knows that projects favored by leaders are probably good projects.
But there are some fools who don't agree.
Today is a rare day off in the courtyard house.
Wang Shouren carried the gifts and went to the old man's house.
"Shouren, why did you bring a gift when you came to visit? Isn't that making things awkward? Oh, and you're even wearing a watch." An old man with sharp eyes noticed the watch on Wang Shouren's wrist.
"Yes, it's an old man. It's inconvenient for him to keep track of time, and Engineer Zhao happened to have one, so he gave it to me." Wang Shouren wasn't one to show off. But since this was family, it was a good thing to make family happy.
"Good, good, good. You've caught the eye of Engineer Zhao, so you'd better work hard." The old man's wrinkles smoothed out with a smile. Compared to that fool, Wang Shouren was far more reliable. He wouldn't keep the good food to himself; he'd bring some home. That fool, on the other hand, only knew how to curry favor with widows, and the worst part was, the widows wouldn't even accept it.
Sometimes, even an old man feels annoyed by this thing.
"Shouren, is there something you need today?" The older woman was quite thoughtful. Wang Shouren would often bring things over, but not in such a formal way; most of the time, it was just things that had already been opened. She was just worried that the elderly couple wouldn't want to eat them and would let them go to waste. The elderly couple appreciated her thoughtfulness, and Yi Xiaochuan also liked this older brother; every time he came over, he would have a good meal.
Upon hearing the older woman's question, Wang Shouren didn't hide anything and directly revealed his plans.
He was genuinely unaware of the customs of this era when it came to marriage.
"Uncle and Auntie, I don't know how to handle this wedding. As you know, I have no family here, so I was hoping you could help me."
Upon hearing this, the old man didn't seem happy. Instead, he frowned and said, "Shouren, I shouldn't be saying this, but I've thought about it, and since you treat us like family, I'll be frank. Are you really planning to marry that girl from the countryside?"
"Old man, why are you saying this?" An older woman glared at an older man with displeasure.
"What do you know, you old woman?" The old man waved his hand, signaling the old woman to be quiet. "Shouren, I've heard about what you're doing at the factory. I was even planning to come find you, even though you hadn't come to see me. I heard that someone from above will be sent down. I'm thinking, maybe you should wait a bit. What you're doing now is a kind of qualification. If you catch the eye of some leader, it'll be like a meteoric rise. What do you think?"
Wang Shouren shook his head: "Uncle, no, I know what I want. You know what the situation is like outside. I don't intend to get involved."
Once these words were spoken, the old man understood and stopped trying to persuade him.
"Okay, it's good that you understand. I was just worried that you might act impulsively and do something you'll regret. Since you understand, that's fine."
The old man's words were already very clear.
It can be said that he was telling Wang Shouren that it was best not to marry a village girl. He was doing something very outstanding, and if he caught the eye of a leader, and the leader's daughter was willing to marry him, then he would rise rapidly in his career.
Wang Shouren told the old man that he didn't want to walk on this road because it was not safe outside.
Since Wang Shouren had already made his decision, the old man wouldn't stop him.
"Uncle, what happened next..."
"Okay, you don't need to worry about it, I'll arrange it for you."
"How much will it cost then...?"
"Hey, stop talking about money. You've saved us so much money over the years." An older woman said unhappily, "That's fine. We'll have lunch here. If you bring up money again, I'll get angry."
"Okay, then I'll do as you say."
"That's right. Just listen to what you, an old lady, say." The old man laughed, a very happy laugh.
An older woman had been in poor health, but thanks to Wang Shouren's Tai Chi over the years, she has gradually recovered. She went for a checkup recently, and the doctor said it was a miracle. Now she has a good appetite, feels much better, and has a little one to take care of. Life is getting better every day.
The matter of helping with the engagement was not as complicated as Wang Shouren had imagined.
An old man, carrying some gifts and accompanied by a matchmaker, went to Qin Family Village, which was considered the betrothal ceremony.
When Qin Family Village learned that a city dweller had taken a liking to Qin Jingru, they naturally wouldn't refuse, especially since this city dweller was a vocational school graduate. People in this era generally didn't value education much, but they always held intellectuals in high esteem. Almost everyone said that Qin Jingru's family had finally made something of themselves and were starting to enjoy a better life.
Mr. Qin was also happy, as his daughter had only gone to the city once.
Good days are coming.
It wasn't that Qin's father wanted his son-in-law to bring him anything.
Life in the countryside was truly difficult. In those days, farmers depended entirely on the weather. If the weather was kind enough to grant them a good life, then after paying their grain taxes, they could barely keep from starving. But if the weather wasn't kind enough, then it was normal for a few people to starve to death. In that era, most conflicts arose because of food issues.
Now my youngest daughter can go to the city to eat government-subsidized food; at least she can survive.
This time, it was an old man who went; Wang Shouren didn't go. The old man told him to wait until they chose a date before visiting. This first visit would be arranged by the matchmaker, so he wouldn't be needed yet. He would be informed when they needed him.
Just go along with the old man's suggestion. Besides, he's also considering renovations.
The house exists, but its current state is somewhat unsettling. It doesn't even have a separate bathroom. We didn't renovate before because we were afraid of being too flashy. Now that we've graduated and are getting married soon, renovating the house is perfectly reasonable.
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