Zheng Ya's words were surprising; he intended to pay high wages to the workers at the planting base?
This made Fu Qingyao lose all taste for her rice: "You brat, are you trying to turn the world upside down?"
"Mom, it's not that serious, is it?" Xu Qi didn't think much of it, but was met with a scolding from Fu Qingyao: "What do you know?"
The state has standards for the wages of workers in factories and mines. If you arbitrarily pay workers high wages, you are disrupting the national wage system.
Do you think you're trying to turn the world upside down?
"Mom, you're overthinking it."
First, my planting base will hire ten workers sent by higher-level leaders. The state will pay their salaries, and the research results will belong to the state and them personally. I will not interfere.
Secondly, I will recruit ten people from the courtyard house and ten neighbors from the street, but I will only give four high-salary positions, and the rest will be temporary workers.
In other words, my planting base actually only employs four full-time workers, and paying them high wages does not affect the state-designated wage system.
Third, the permanent employees at my planting base are not fixed; a system of merit-based selection and competitive recruitment is implemented.
Paying high salaries to regular employees is a way to motivate them to work hard and learn job skills; in fact, it's about cultivating talent.
Even if a worker is laid off from my planting base and goes to work in other places or companies, they will still be an outstanding individual.
Therefore, my high salaries for the regular employees at the planting base are actually a form of flattery that could backfire, a way to cultivate both the talent and the base. Zheng Ya had already decided that either he wouldn't hire anyone, or if he did, he would implement a system adapted to the new era.
Fu Qingyao fell into deep thought, while Xu Qi said worriedly, "Honey, aren't you afraid of scaring everyone away by doing this?"
“You’re worrying unnecessarily. Think about the famine days we’re in now, people are starving to death all the time. So who would resist the temptation of a high salary?” Zheng Ya knew that his wife didn’t mean it that way; she was mainly worried about the distortion of human nature.
Xu Qi rolled her eyes: "You know that's not what I meant?"
I'm worried that the twenty people you hire will go on strike, refuse to work, occupy their workstations, and then what will you do?
"Haha, I already said, people starve to death all the time outside. There are workers everywhere. Don't think that the twenty people recruited from the compound and the street can occupy the workstations and cause trouble. That's impossible." Zheng Ya implemented a competitive system to tell everyone that if you can do it, do it; if you can't, get out.
The operation of the planting base has been governed by strict rules from the very beginning, which no one is allowed to violate.
Personal connections and social niceties don't work at his plantation; everything is done according to the rules.
Xu Qi said as if she had just realized something, "Your decision is for the long term and will benefit the development of the planting base."
"But if you start with only four full-time employees, then promote them to high positions and give them high salaries, putting them under pressure from competition from sixteen other people, I'm afraid something bad might happen."
“I don’t know if this system will cause problems, but I do know that if my planting base wants to operate better, it must implement a system of survival of the fittest.” Zheng Ya ignored her advice and made the decision directly, refusing to change it.
Fu Qingyao said with satisfaction, "That's right. If you manage this system well, it will set a good precedent and serve as a pilot for the country's merit system."
In reality, the job succession system in factories, mines, and public institutions has fostered a group of people who just coast along, taking their time and collecting state wages.
This could be very dangerous if it continues.
If you run your planting base business model well, you'll be setting a new standard for the country's work system!
Whether the outcome is good or bad, it won't be good for you, do you understand?
"The nail that sticks out gets hammered down, I understand."
"But I only have four full-time employees here. What does it have to do with me if people in other factories, mines and public institutions are affected?" Zheng Ya was focused on planning and managing the planting base, which affected other units' ability to generate Zhengde value income.
Adhering to one principle is in the best interest of the country!
Fu Qingyao had already realized that his system of operating planting bases had great potential, and it was only a matter of time before it influenced public institutions across the country to follow suit. It was also inevitable that those who suffered losses would boycott him, the culprit.
The real fear is that someone with ulterior motives might stir up trouble, which would escalate the problem.
As the saying goes, fortune and misfortune are intertwined, and good and bad are mixed.
There is no such thing as a perfect, all-encompassing thing in the world.
But Fu Qingyao was also proud of her son Zheng Ya's ambition: "Well, it's good that you have this ambition!"
What a brilliant strategy of praising someone to death! I'm rooting for you.
However, you'll offend everyone in the courtyard and your neighbors on the street; you'll suffer the consequences.
As Lu Xun once said, "There was originally no road in the world, but as more people walk on it, a road to heaven is formed."
We should overcome all obstacles and forge ahead into a new era.
"Smooth sailing and all things going well—that's the kind of treatment we're giving to Bao'er's next generation, isn't it?" Zheng Ya affectionately pinched Bao'er's tender little cheek as she ate, revealing her loving side.
Bao'er giggled adorably, thoroughly enjoying his caresses.
Zheng Xiaoya pouted, annoyed, and said, "Baby, can Auntie touch your cheeks?"
"Hmph, Auntie is a frog..." Bao'er's words were as surprising as they came up with, instantly making everyone except Zheng Xiaoya burst into laughter: "Hahaha!"
"Bao'er, do you have a problem with your aunt?" Zheng Xiaoya stood up angrily, blushing, and scolded her. Bao'er quickly snuggled into Zheng Ya's arms, poked her head out, and stuck out her tongue: "Auntie Frog is croaking, ribbit!"
"Ugh, I'm so angry, you brat! Just you wait, I'll teach you a lesson!" Zheng Xiaoya rushed up and unleashed a flurry of Nine Yin White Bone Claws, tickling and making Bao'er laugh until tears streamed down her face, her expression full of resentment.
There was nothing she could do; Zheng Ya initially protected her, but then joined Zheng Xiaoya's clutches and bullied this cute little girl.
Two against one, and they were completely defeated.
Fortunately, Bao'er stepped up and acted pitiful, which attracted the protection of Fu Qingyao and Xu Qi, turning the tables and winning back the situation.
The Zheng family enjoyed their dinner together happily.
This annoyed Wu Wei, who was watching from the side. Old Yuan and Tian Juan stood by worriedly, saying, "Wei'er, Xiaoya is just a child."
Seeing her playing with Bao'er proves she hasn't grown up and desperately wants more care and attention, which is much better than her being with you, her older sister. Don't overthink it..."
"Ha, that brat chose her brother and not me, her sister. Do you think I can't accept defeat?" Wu Wei retorted sharply, a sense of defeat welling up inside her. How was she any worse than Zheng Ya?
Why does he get all the good things?
Worried that she might get stuck on something, Old Yuan stepped forward to advise her: "Girl, you need to adjust your mindset. If you accept my enlightening words, you'll become stronger."
Then you can win back Zheng Ya through healthy competition. Don't overthink it.
Temporary successes and failures will only strengthen your will to strive for even greater heights, understand?
"Hmm, when does it start?" Wu Wei couldn't wait to become stronger. She absolutely couldn't let Zheng Ya be superior to her, absolutely not!
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