Recently, some people in the factory have been restless, but she didn't know why, and neither Li Xiuxiu nor Fan Hongying could find out either.
Zhan Chunlan understood somewhat. Perhaps the three of them had stood out a bit last time. If this was another rare opportunity, they would have a better chance than the average person if they wanted to go, so she was being wary of them.
Zhan Chunlan carefully recalled the recent events at the factory, and it seemed that nothing special had happened. Many leaders had not made any effort in this regard. Perhaps this opportunity was not that important?
Oh well, we'll find out sooner or later. I just need to focus on doing my job well.
That morning, Zhan Chunlan arrived at the office early as usual. The sun had already risen slowly, and the orange morning light shone through the glass windows of the pastry factory office, casting dappled shadows on the cement floor. Zhan Chunlan carefully wiped her desk, but her mind was on the notice that had just been posted in the factory office—the Haicheng Food Factory had only seven spots for study and exchange programs.
Among these positions, there are experienced senior workers, technicians, equipment maintenance personnel, and young people, led by leaders. I don't know if it will be her turn; it feels a bit uncertain.
"I heard that Haicheng Food Factory has introduced a German production line," Li Xiuxiu said in a low voice during lunch. "If I could go and learn from them, I would be a key technical staff member when I came back."
Fan Hongying chimed in, "I heard that this selection process is very rigorous. Not only must candidates be highly skilled, but they must also have made outstanding contributions."
Zhan Chunlan silently ate her rice, but her mind was on the recent Dragon Boat Festival welfare reform. That success had earned her a place on the factory leadership's radar.
I don't know if she has a chance.
The logistics department office was a bit stuffy in the afternoon. Zhan Chunlan looked at the neatly organized records of the distribution of labor protection supplies and was still struggling with whether she should take the initiative to go to the leader to try to get some help.
Suddenly, Section Chief Tian's voice was heard: "Xiao Zhan, come here for a moment."
Her heart skipped a beat. Section Chief Tian rarely spoke directly to frontline staff like her. Zhan Chunlan quickly put down her pen, straightened her clothes, and hurried towards the section chief's office.
"Sit down." Section Chief Tian gestured to the chair opposite him, casually closing the file in his hand. "Have you heard about the factory sending people to Haicheng Food Factory for training?"
Zhan Chunlan's heart pounded even faster, but she forced herself to remain calm: "I've heard, Section Chief Tian. This is a rare learning opportunity, and everyone is eager to go."
Section Chief Tian looked at her meaningfully: "So what do you think? Tell me your thoughts."
At that moment, Zhan Chunlan felt the air in the office freeze. She took a deep breath, knowing this was a crucial moment. Since Section Chief Tian had specifically spoken to her, it meant the factory was indeed considering her. Whether she could seize this opportunity depended entirely on her performance now.
"Section Chief Tian," Zhan Chunlan's voice trembled slightly with excitement, but her words remained clear, "I know this is a rare opportunity, and as a young person, I certainly don't want to miss this chance to learn and improve."
She paused briefly, observing the section chief's expression, and continued, "I'm young, I'm fairly smart, and I'm quite strong. Although I can't compare to the experienced and technically skilled veterans, I can at least help the other comrades in the team with logistical work. So, I'm begging you, with my utmost sincerity, to give me this opportunity."
After saying this, Zhan Chunlan's palms were already sweating. She looked nervously at Section Chief Tian, waiting for a response.
Looking at the excited little girl in front of her, whose voice was trembling slightly, Tian Yun slowly smiled: "Young people, you need this kind of daring and enterprising spirit! You're lucky; you were recently recognized by the leadership, and considering your performance in the welfare reform last time, the factory has decided to give you a training opportunity."
Despite having a premonition, Zhan Chunlan was still so excited upon hearing the news that she almost stood up. Forcibly suppressing her overwhelming joy, she solemnly said, "Thank you for the leadership's trust, and thank you for your guidance, Section Chief Tian. I will cherish this rare opportunity, study hard, and live up to the organization's trust."
Section Chief Tian smiled with satisfaction, stood up, and took a document from the filing cabinet: "Haicheng is a big city, and the food factory there has advanced technology and management. Go there and learn as much as you can, and bring back your advanced experience."
"Yes! I will definitely keep the section chief's instructions in mind." Zhan Chunlan took the materials with both hands, feeling the weight of the few pages.
As Zhan Chunlan walked out of the section chief's office, her steps were slightly unsteady. Outside the window, the afternoon sun shone brightly, and a few sparrows chirped on the branches. She thought back to herself a few months ago when she first joined the factory, a clueless newcomer, and now she was going to represent the factory to learn in a major coastal city.
This change made her both excited and apprehensive. The original owner had gone to great lengths to survive and grow up, and had done her best to raise herself. Now, it seemed that she was also gradually having good luck.
That afternoon, the logistics department colleagues noticed that Zhan Chunlan was working with exceptional enthusiasm, and her face was always beaming with an undisguised smile.
Because she knew that her journey in Haicheng was about to begin.
The news spread quickly. Sister Wang from the packaging workshop took Zhan Chunlan's hand and said, "Xiao Zhan, when you go to Haicheng, help us see how they package their pastries. Many people say that our factory's pastries taste good, but the packaging is too outdated and not presentable as gifts."
Even the usually serious production manager specifically instructed: "Pay close attention to their quality management. I heard that Haicheng Food Factory's defect rate is half that of ours."
Such scenes played out repeatedly over the next few days. The senior technician in the quality control department hoped she would pay attention to the raw material acceptance standards, and even the head chef from the canteen chimed in, saying, "I heard the Haicheng Food Factory's canteen has a wide variety of dishes; could you help her see how they arrange them?"
Zhan Chunlan agreed to all their requests and carefully wrote them down in her notebook. The thick notebook was soon filled with writing, and each entry was carefully marked with the client's name and department.
Those around him nodded in agreement. It was Comrade Zhan who truly valued their words. Unlike the others, who were impatient when spoken to, only saying, "I know, I know."
Zhan Chunlan was truly moved. These workers today have a real sense of ownership. Even though they couldn't go themselves, they tried their best to see how advanced factories produced and packaged their products, seizing this rare learning opportunity. They weren't doing it for themselves, but to help the pastry factory improve.
On the eve of her departure, Zhan Chunlan carefully packed her luggage. Oh, right, this bedroom was finally all to herself, along with that 1.5-meter bed. In the past few days, she felt that her sleep quality had improved a lot, and it all came down to the bed.
The notebook was placed in the most conspicuous position, next to a stack of blank manuscript paper—it was intended to be used to record learning notes.
For the first time ever, Xu Lixia slipped her ten yuan: "Don't mistreat yourself when you're traveling."
Although Zhan Zhiqiang didn't say anything, there was a hint of relief in his eyes when he looked at her. His daughter had only been working for a few months and already had the opportunity to go on a business trip to Haicheng. This was something that made him proud, so he rarely showed Zhan Chunlan such a kind look.
Zhan Chunlan accepted the money, whether it was offered willingly or not. She would take any money handed to her, and if there was any inner turmoil, that was that; she was heartless.
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