Yu Yin went home, but Lin Haifeng didn't rush to leave. He stayed and studied with Zhong Liang.
"Let's go, I'll show you around the factory and introduce you to our industry." Zhong Liang finished his work, put down his pen, and wanted to take He Haifeng around and give him some guidance. He could tell that He Haifeng was still a little uncomfortable.
"Thank you, Brother Zhong." He Haifeng sincerely thanked him. He didn't want to report to the neighborhood office or receive special treatment; he had his own pride.
"Don't mention it. We came from the same trenches and are somewhat in the same boat." Zhong Liang patted He Haifeng on the shoulder, poured himself a glass of water, and took a sip.
"Haifeng, I'm a few years older than you, so I'll talk to you a bit more today. Don't find me annoying."
He Haifeng quickly said, "How could that be? I know you're doing this for my own good."
Zhong Liang spoke slowly, his pace unhurried, "Brother knows you're feeling a bit out of place right now, we're all the same. After being in the army for so long, the outside world feels very unfamiliar, it's not a place we're used to, and it makes us feel uncomfortable."
Zhong Liang recalled the time right after he was discharged from the army. He had to take his younger sister to the hospital for treatment and was busy with many trivial matters, which gave him a huge headache.
"But what can we do? We're all adults. All we can do is try our best to overcome it."
Don't be upset about losing three fingers. Look at Brother Liang, he lost his entire left hand, and he's doing just fine. His son is a top student, a potential university student. He has a sweet and caring daughter, and a virtuous wife. He's a true winner in life.
Zhong Liang told He Haifeng about Yu Yin's ideals and goals, and introduced their breeding farm, dried goods store, and other retired soldiers. He Haifeng felt much more relaxed.
"Alright, we've walked around the factory area a few times already, and I've said what I needed to say. Relax, we've just changed tracks. We still have to work hard. You're a college graduate from a military academy, you should be fine, right?"
"Yes, no problem, no problem..." He Haifeng's voice grew louder and louder, as if he wanted to expel the pent-up frustration in his heart.
"Alright, go home and talk to Commander He and the others. Don't let them worry. Go directly to the site tomorrow."
"Brother Zhong, I'm leaving now. See you tomorrow."
Zhong Liang waved his hand, indicating that he still had some things to discuss with Brother Wang.
He Haifeng left the factory area and looked back at the brand-new factory buildings, which would become his battlefield.
"Haifeng, why are you only just getting back? How's the factory? Is the boss easy to talk to? Are your colleagues easy to get along with? You..." Mrs. He anxiously inquired about her son's job. She was very worried; her son, who had once been so outstanding, had unexpectedly...
"Let Haifeng rest for a while. You asked him so many questions in a row. Which one should he answer?"
Commander He came back early today because he was still worried. Although Minister Liang said the factory was good, the boss was good, and Zhong Liang was there, he was still a little concerned.
"Dad, Mom, don't worry. The factory is great, the boss is good, and most of my colleagues are veterans, so we'll get along well."
He Haifeng is much more relaxed now. As Brother Zhong said, they've just changed tracks.
"Then, then, is there, is there anyone..." Mrs. He really couldn't say it; her son's hand was crippled.
He Haifeng noticed his mother's gaze and knew what she was worried about. "It's okay, Mom. My hand isn't anything shameful. Nobody cares. The factory's logistics director is also a veteran, and he's lost his entire left hand, but he works just fine. He's someone the boss trusts a lot."
He Haifeng was an excellent scout. He could tell that Brother Liang was trusted by the boss and could be entrusted with anything, from buying a store to office supplies. Sister Yu Yin entrusted everything to Brother Liang.
"Really? Then I'm relieved!"
Mrs. He was afraid that people would look at her son and his hands with strange eyes, because she couldn't bear it.
"Your boss is really capable and broad-minded. You'll benefit a lot from working with someone like him. How's Zhong Liang? I haven't seen him in a long time."
Commander He admired Yu Yin greatly; not everyone could have the courage to recruit so many wounded veterans!
“Brother Zhong has fully adapted now, and he's back to his fighting spirit. He told me that we've just changed tracks, and we still have to fight. I think what he said makes a lot of sense.”
Commander He thought about Zhong Liang's past performance. He was a qualified secretary. Very few people could gain the commander's approval. Moreover, he had recommended a very good place for him. He couldn't have done it without real talent and ability.
"Alright, have something to eat and rest. Adjust your mindset and start your new journey tomorrow."
"Okay, Dad, Mom, don't worry, I'll do a good job."
In the living room, Commander He and his wife breathed a sigh of relief. They could finally relax; Haifeng had overcome this hurdle, and that was more important than anything else.
The next morning at nine o'clock, colorful flags fluttered in the square in front of the department store, and the words "Green Sprouts Ham Sausage" and "Dancing Ham Sausage" were printed on a banner that had already been hung up.
In the end, Yu Yin still borrowed the idea of the dancing sausage and said "I'm sorry!" in her heart.
"Sister Yu Yin, let's leave the goods in the car. Take some down for display, but don't take the rest down. It's too much trouble with so many people around."
Zhong Liang was afraid that these elderly men and women would steal things on a whim, and he couldn't keep an eye on them all.
Yu Yin thought about it and agreed. There are always those who like to take advantage of others, and you can't guard against them all. "Okay, once it starts, have Shi Jun and Gao Hongbing keep an eye on things in the car."
He Haifeng had already set up the equipment. The tape recorder that Sister Yu Yin brought was quite good, with several tapes. Let's play one first to warm things up.
He Haifeng pressed play, and a beautiful melody began, followed by the singing:
"In that remote little mountain village"
Little mountain village
My dear mother
graying temples
The past is unforgettable
Unforgettable
How many kisses has my mother given me?
How many kisses
Kiss away the tears on my face
It warmed my young heart...
The singing was beautiful, but He Haifeng had never heard it before and didn't know what song it was. He usually sang military songs.
"Oh my, Cheng Lin's 'Mother's Kiss' is so beautiful. Sister Yu Yin, does it have the same 'Iron-Blooded Loyalty'?"
Zhong Liang loved watching The Legend of the Condor Heroes. He had watched pirated videotapes that came from Hong Kong and thoroughly enjoyed them.
Yu Yin also likes these old songs, which are very popular now. She specially asked Qian Weiguo to bring them back from the south.
"Yes, there are other popular songs, but let's put them all aside and focus on something unique to attract people." Young people nowadays like to follow trends, but older people can't stand it and think it's decadent music.
To the tune of "Mom's Kiss," the green sprout ham sausages were displayed on a pre-arranged stand. They came in boxes and loose, all in red, with a green sprout at one end. The green sprouts, held up by two hands, were small and full of life.
Director Meng helped secure this venue; Yu Yin and her team were hoping for a resounding success and a great start.
As soon as the music started, many people stopped to watch, curious to see what was going on.
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