Gao Shujing naturally voiced his thoughts: "Has the brigade leader considered that there aren't many places in Dongyuan Commune that require technicians for routine maintenance?"
“I went to the commune. Except for the time that followed when I was busy with the electricity, I wasn’t very busy. I was able to do other things in my spare time.”
“Why don’t we try to discuss with Director Liu about giving me a position as a commune technician, while keeping my residence and work location in Shangfen Brigade? Other brigades can come to Shangfen Brigade to find me if they need me.”
“Our brigade has a telephone, so it’s easy for them to contact me. In this way, my skills can be used throughout the commune, and in my spare time I can continue to repair things for the brigade, and then take the repaired items out to exchange for them, thus generating income for the brigade.”
As he finished speaking, Captain Huang's eyes lit up. "That's right," he said, "so even though Gao Shujing is considered a member of the commune, he still stays in Shangfen Brigade. If anything happens, they can still find him immediately."
Captain Huang glanced at the few kids playing with Gao Guojing nearby and teased them knowingly, "Is Gao, the educated youth, reluctant to part with the educated youth?"
With a win-win solution, he was no longer as anxious as before, and even had the mood to joke.
Gao Shujing narrowed his eyes: "Would the brigade leader welcome me? If it's too much of a stretch, I can move to the commune. It takes less than ten minutes to ride a bicycle from the commune to here, so it's quite convenient."
Captain Huang was startled and came to his senses. Yes, it was such a short distance; Gao Shujing could come back anytime. But after he moved to work in the commune, he couldn't visit him as easily as he used to.
Most importantly, his repair skills were crucial. If he worked at the commune, the repaired equipment would be handled by the commune, meaning the Shangfen Brigade would lose a source of income.
At that point, let alone regaining their dominant position, given Comrade Ma's pig-raising abilities, they won't even be able to keep their title as the "Twin Stars."
Therefore, he had to find a way to keep Gao Shujing here.
Team Leader Huang: "No, we won't force you. I think Gao Zhiqing's previous suggestion was very good. The position can be from the commune, but the job can stay here. We'll go to the commune and apply to Director Liu right now."
Gao Shujing glanced at the parts scattered all around him and said, "Wait for me a moment. I'll clean this up and then we'll go to the commune."
If this matter can be accomplished, his income will see a significant increase.
Thinking of Yu Rujia, who loves to eat, and her four children who love to eat just as much, Gao Shujing felt that her burden was too heavy and she had to find a way to increase her income.
After seeing Gao Shujing and Captain Huang off, Gao Guojing brought several children over to Yu Rujia's place.
Yu Rujia just took out the preserved duck, pig lungs, and pheasant that she would be using for lunch today.
The pig lungs and pheasant were fresh; I brought them back a couple of days ago and froze them in the ice bucket she made. They won't spoil for a few days.
She made ice from saltpeter and put it in a one-meter-tall wooden barrel made by Huang Dazhuang. She put perishable food in bags that did not get wet and put them inside, which could be used as a modern refrigerator.
In this era, freshness is not important; as long as it's not spoiled, it's edible.
Upon seeing Gao Guojing arrive, Yu Rujia instructed, "Guojing, take these and wash and chop them. Today we're making winter bamboo shoots and preserved duck, stir-fried pork lungs, and chicken soup."
"I'll go to the backyard and pick some greens later, then I'll stir-fry a couple of greens, and that will be lunch today."
Upon hearing the names of the dishes Yu Rujia announced, Gao Guojing's mouth watered with happiness, and he once again considered going to the countryside, where life was much better than at home.
No wonder my own brother's complexion is getting better and better. He eats well and uses good products. How could his complexion not be good?
Gao Guojing: "Sister Rujia, my brother went to the commune. I don't know if he can make it back to cook. Do you know how to cook these dishes?"
Yu Rujia glared at him: "What nonsense are you talking about? Even if your brother can't come back, you're still here, aren't you? How come it's my turn to be a girl?"
Except in special circumstances, she doesn't plan to cook herself when she has help.
Gao Guojing looked blankly at him and said, "But I don't know how to do it."
Yu Rujia: "If you don't know how to do it, just learn. It's no big deal. You do the work, and I'll give you instructions. I'll make sure you understand it perfectly. That's how your brother got started, and he's still quite skilled. You can do it too."
Gao Guojing, who had just thought his older brother was living a good life, immediately overturned his previous conclusion. As long as Jiajie was around, there was never a moment of peace.
Yu Rujia: "You just said your brother went to the commune. What is he doing there? Will he have time to come home for dinner?"
Gao Guojing: "It was the commune leader who sent him. I heard from the brigade leader that the commune leader wanted to transfer him to work in the commune. This trip was to discuss that matter. But my brother definitely won't agree to work in the commune, so don't worry, Sister Rujia."
Yu Rujia: "Actually, it doesn't matter if you go to the commune. It's less than a ten-minute bike ride from here. Your brother can still go back and forth every day even if he goes to the commune. There's no need for him to stay in the brigade for those reasons."
Although Gao Shujing didn't have as much housework to do at the commune as he did at home, his home was close to the commune, making it convenient for him to come and go. He could still do some things when he came back in the evening.
Yu Rujia would not disagree with him going to work in the commune just because he did less housework.
When President Liu first met Gao Shujing, he thought he was just very capable, but he didn't expect him to be so good-looking. In all his decades of life, this was the first time he had ever seen someone so handsome.
Good-looking people are always pleasing to the eye, and coupled with Gao Shujing's abilities, President Liu was very satisfied with him. He stood up from his seat and greeted him warmly.
President Liu: "I've long heard of Gao Zhiqing's reputation, but Lao Huang has been keeping it a secret, which is why I'm only meeting him now. I never expected him to be such a handsome young man. Come, sit down and let's talk. Xiao Ma, bring some tea."
Captain Huang had already sat down on the sofa as soon as he entered.
Gao Shujing waited until Director Liu sat down before taking his own seat: "Director, you flatter me. Although this is my first time meeting you, I already know from the brigade leader that you are a wise and open-minded person who works diligently for the development of the commune."
"Without the support of the club president, our team would not have been able to develop as successfully as it is now."
Secretary Ma came in with a teapot, poured a cup of water for everyone, and then sat down to look at Gao Shujing several times.
Hu Jun had initially sought help from this clerk, Ma, so he had an impression of Gao Shujing.
I initially thought he was mentally challenged, giving up a perfectly good job in the city to come to the countryside.
Unexpectedly, this person had real skills and was in high demand wherever he went. Sure enough, less than half a year after arriving at Dongyuan Commune, Director Liu was determined to transfer him to the commune.
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