Dong Qing said, "Do I need to teach you this? This month, check everyone's daily workload. For example, if someone can weld a car frame in two days, their basic daily wage is 1.5 yuan. We'll set the price at 3 yuan per car. If they can weld two cars a day, we'll pay them 3 yuan. If they can weld two cars a day, we'll pay them 6 yuan. Of course, quality is required. If the quality doesn't pass inspection, they'll have to rework. Other jobs will be calculated based on daily workload. We're not afraid of them earning more money. We'll pay them according to how much they do. During this period, you should calculate the daily workload for each job and initially set the piece-rate wage. Starting from the first of next month, we'll calculate everything based on piece-rate wages."
Dong Qing had made his point so clear; if Chen Hong still didn't understand, he'd be wasting his life. He visited every workshop every day and knew exactly how much work each worker did. He said, "Okay, I'll start taking detailed notes today and finalize the piece-rate wages by the end of the month."
As the second month of the lunar calendar began, people started calling to place orders. At noon, Dong Ermei delivered the order forms to Dong Qing's house and handed them to him, saying, "Two companies have ordered goods. Why don't you load them tomorrow?"
Dong Qing said, "Okay, I've been busy with the machinery factory lately and haven't had time to check on the construction site. How far along is the building construction?"
Dong Ermei said, "The foundation work is progressing slowly. It took several days just to dig the foundation. The foundation has been solidified with cement and stone blocks, and we are now installing the ring beam."
Dong Sanmei said, "With my older sisters and I keeping an eye on things there, you can rest assured."
During this period, the three sisters would go to the construction site every day at noon and after get off work. Dong Sanmei was even busier, as she had to record the work twice a day. Sometimes she would come in the morning but not in the afternoon, and sometimes she would not come in the morning but would come in the afternoon, which made recording the work very troublesome.
Dong Damei often has to buy construction materials herself, even something as simple as an iron nail. Dong Ermei, one of the three sisters, has it easier. She spends a lot of money on building materials, enough to last her many days. Of course, she also helps her younger sister and eldest sister when she has free time.
The next morning, Dongqing said, "Yuzhu, don't go out on the first trip. Have Suwei come with me."
Li Yuzhu said, "Okay, let her go with you. I want to go to town to see my son."
Dong Qing said, "Of course, let's go."
The tractor was parked in front of Su Wei's house before the New Year. Su Village is three miles away from the county town. They called a motorcycle taxi in the town. Back then, motorcycle taxis were all low-end. People who bought high-end motorcycles didn't care about the money. The motorcycle taxis were all belt-driven motorcycles, and when they had someone on them, they would emit black smoke when going uphill.
Dong Qing sat behind the driver, and Li Yuzhu sat behind her husband, her arms tightly wrapped around his waist. The motorcycle seemed about to fall apart as it carried the two of them.
The couple got off the bus at the Sucun intersection, paid the driver, and walked towards Su Wei's house.
Li Yuzhu said, "Honey, I'd like to get a motorcycle for our family, what do you think?"
Dongqing said, "Of course! Let's buy a women's scooter after we get back to the city!"
In those days, a woman riding a scooter on the road was a symbol of status; without a certain economic foundation, no one could afford a luxury scooter.
As we approached Su Wei's house, she was just coming out carrying a hoe. She said, "I'm going to the fields to hoe. Are you out driving today?"
Li Yuzhu laughed and said, "You must be getting restless at home. Getting ready to go out today?"
Su Wei smiled and said, "I've been resting at home for over a month, and I'm getting restless. Please wait a moment, I'll go back to my room and get a couple of changes of clothes."
Su Wei returned home, put the hoe on the ground, and turned to walk into the house.
Soon, Dong Qing came out of the house with a bag, and took out 300 yuan from the bag and handed it to Su Wei.
Su Wei said, "I didn't drive any cars last month, so I don't need my salary."
Dongqing said, "Take it. Things aren't easy for anyone at home, so I can't let you stay home for over a month for nothing. But I won't be giving you a bonus last month."
Su Wei took the money and smiled, "I'm already embarrassed to accept the salary, let alone mention bonuses."
That's what it means to know how to use people. Three hundred yuan is nothing to Dong Qing, but in Su Wei's hands, it's enough to support a family and make them live a good life. She'll treat it as her own business in the future.
The heart calls to the heart and the spirit responds. Regardless of gender, everyone understands the importance of gratitude. If you only give a thousand words but not a single penny, who will listen to you?
Su Wei handed three hundred yuan to her mother, carried a bucket of water to the gate, climbed onto the front wheel of the tractor, and Dong Qing handed her the bucket and added water to the tank.
In spring, there's no need to heat water anymore; cold water is enough to start the car.
The tractor hadn't run for over a month, and the sleeper berths were covered in dust. Su Wei cleaned up the dust as soon as she got on the tractor and said, "Now that it's clean, you can get on."
Su Wei sat in the front driving the tractor, while Dong Qing and his wife sat in the back sleeper berth. She started the tractor after three attempts, told her mother outside the vehicle that she was leaving, shifted gears, started the tractor, and drove it out of the village.
They drove directly to the porcelain factory, which had been in operation for half a month after the Chinese New Year. Each factory had stock in its warehouse, and one factory could fill the car.
At noon, we drove to Li Yuzhu's parents' house and had lunch there. Dongqing then asked, "Yuzhu, are you planning to stay here for a few days or go home?"
Li Yuzhu said, "I won't stay here anymore. I'll take the child back home, and I can help my sister by going to the construction site every day."
The mother said, "What good will it do to take the child to the construction site? Just leave the child at home with me."
"Taking care of a child is exhausting work," her mother said, but Li Yuzhu didn't say anything. She took out five hundred yuan from her bag and handed it to her mother, saying, "Go to the street and buy some milk powder for the child."
After finishing her sentence, Li Yuzhu handed her son to her mother and walked out of the house with her husband.
They drove back to the county town, Li Yuzhu got out of the car, and Su Wei started the tractor and continued driving.
Li Yuzhu went into the bank, withdrew several thousand yuan, walked out of the bank, and headed towards the motorcycle shop.
Li Yuzhu walked into the motorcycle shop, a privately owned store. These days, buying a motorcycle is as expensive as buying a car. Ordinary people don't ride motorcycles. The shop was very quiet. People were often sleepy, and a woman was asleep on the table.
Li Yuzhu tapped the table lightly with her fingers and said, "Boss lady, wake up."
The woman was startled awake by someone calling her. She said, "Who are you calling 'boss lady'? I'm still a young woman!"
After the girl finished speaking, she looked up. The two of them were stunned the moment she looked up. This girl was none other than Zhao Yu, Li Yuzhu's high school classmate. The two of them had a very good relationship in high school.
When Zhao Yu saw Li Yuzhu stand up, they hugged each other tightly and laughed, "So it was you!"
Li Yuzhu exclaimed in surprise, "It's you! We haven't seen you for two years and you've already sold motorcycles!"
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