Xu Xiangyang glanced at his small frame and thought to himself that he was destined to be a laborer.
Let's take it one step at a time!
He said with a smile, "Okay, Comrade Zhang, if you do anything wrong, remember to tell me."
Building good relationships is the first step. No matter what you do, you should always greet people with a smile and leave a good impression.
Seeing that he was quite modest, Zhang Xiao nodded and told him to go help others with their work, without saying anything more.
Seeing that everyone else was carrying grain, Xu Xiangyang resigned himself to doing the same.
He was fine at first and could hold on, but after more than an hour, his stamina couldn't keep up.
I was so tired that I was panting heavily and could barely lift my feet to walk.
Fortunately, the move was already complete, and everyone was able to rest.
"How are you? Can you hold on?" Zhang Xiao asked, having walked up to them at some point.
Xu Xiangyang thought to himself: I can't hold on.
But I can't say that. Thinking about the future, I have to grit my teeth and persevere.
"It's alright, you'll get used to it," he replied, wiping his sweat.
If you say you're tired and can't keep going, people will definitely think you're not good enough.
If you say you're not tired, you'll suffer even more later, so it's best to say it this way.
I admit I'm tired, but I can persevere.
Zhang Xiao nodded. "Okay, do a good job."
After he finished speaking, he turned and left.
Everyone else was resting; they were all exhausted, after all, it was physical labor.
In addition, people don't get enough to eat at this time, so they are all thin and weak, and there are very few strong ones.
"Are you new here? This job is pretty tiring. I don't think you can last more than a few days." A man in his forties sat down next to him, lighting an old-fashioned pipe.
Xu Xiangyang watched as he touched his lips. He also liked to smoke, but since coming here, he hadn't had any money to buy cigarettes.
He couldn't find any cigarettes in the room, so now that he sees others smoking, he's starting to crave them too.
"Comrade, I don't like hearing that," Xu Xiangyang said with a smile. "When you're out working, it's always tiring. Money can't just fall from the sky and land in my pocket, can it?"
Isn't this just chatting? There's a limit to looking down on people.
Although Xu Xiangyang felt that what he said was true, he really had no other choice but to take this path.
He's not good at manual labor, but if there's an opportunity, he can make a difference and find a good job.
The man smiled when he heard what he said, "You're right, keep up the good work."
Xu Xiangyang didn't mind when he went to chat with other people.
I looked up at the sky; it was foggy, and it looked like it was going to snow again.
He had just noticed a lounge next door, which even had a stove inside.
After I finish my work, I think I can go there to rest for a while.
"Alright, everyone's rested enough, right? Let's get up and get to work." Zhang Xiao urged everyone to get up and get to work, then went to chat with the driver.
Xu Xiangyang resignedly got up, rubbed his sore shoulders, and quickly joined the others to work.
I need to make a good impression on my first day here, so I have to be proactive in my work.
Leaders like to see this; nobody likes subordinates slacking off.
Although it is now a state-owned enterprise, the work efficiency is low, and it is still these junior cadres who are criticized.
At noon, Xu Xiangyang used his meal ticket to get his food at the cafeteria. He had prepared a lunchbox in advance, so he got his food without any problems.
The meal consisted of two cornbread buns and a stew of cabbage and potatoes, served in a watery broth.
Although these dishes weren't very tasty, it was the first time he had ever eaten stew here, outside of the space.
There wasn't much oil or fat, but at least we got to eat some vegetables.
Xu Xiangyang didn't waste anything, and after doing physical labor all morning, he ate it all.
There's even a bit of hunger...
That's normal. How can you eat your fill without oily or fatty foods?
Eating some animal fat can be a lifesaver.
After finishing his meal, Xu Xiangyang washed his lunchbox with everyone and then returned to the lounge.
There were three rows of wooden benches inside, and you could lean against the wall and rest for a while. There was a stove in the middle with a fire burning inside, so the room wasn't cold.
"Hey bro, how's it going?"
Xu Xiangyang looked up at the person who had spoken, and it was the same man who had just teased him.
He smiled and replied, "It's alright, all work is tiring."
That's the truth. No job is easy; you might not feel tired lying at home, but you won't earn any money.
The man had never seen such a thin boy doing manual labor before, and he didn't complain.
He sat down next to Xu Xiangyang and said, "My name is Yan Laosan, everyone calls me Laosan. What's your name?"
"My name is Xu Xiangyang, you can just call me Xiangyang." Seeing that he meant no harm, Xu Xiangyang was willing to say a few words to him.
I don't have many friends in the city, so having someone I know would be helpful, at least I wouldn't be completely lost.
Yan Laosan nodded, "Brother Xiangyang, we only work for a busy period of one or two months. We don't move grain every day. If we persevere, we'll get our wages."
He thought the young man was a good person and could endure hardship, so he encouraged him.
"Thank you." Xu Xiangyang said his thanks. He didn't know how the grain depot worked, so he had a general idea after hearing this.
He took the opportunity to inquire about the situation at the grain depot, and Yan Laosan told him everything without hiding anything.
These are things you can easily find out by asking around, so there's no harm in saying them.
The man diagonally opposite Yan Laosan suddenly spoke up with a smile: "Laosan, you're quite kind-hearted."
Yan Laosan knew he was joking, but he wasn't angry. "I'm happy to."
The two of them chatted back and forth for a while, and then the conversation turned to other things.
At one o'clock in the afternoon, everyone started to get up and stretch, as they were about to get back to work.
Although Xu Xiangyang felt a little sore, he could accept it and got up.
He had just found out that the grain depot would finish moving the grain in about half a month, and then they would clean up the depot.
The Lunar New Year is just around the corner, and we can't let the rats eat our food.
The afternoon's work went by quickly, since it got dark at 3:30 and everyone got off work at 5:00, so time passed quite quickly.
Zhang Xiao found Xu Xiangyang and, seeing that he was in good spirits, said, "Comrade Xu, you must be here by 7:30 tomorrow. There will be roll call. If you don't come, it will be considered late. Remember to come early."
He had to give instructions to every newcomer, so he had to say it.
Xu Xiangyang nodded quickly, "Don't worry, I definitely won't be late."
Everyone else embarked on their journey home, but Xu Xiangyang had nowhere to go.
He found a secluded spot nearby and entered his spatial dimension, which would serve as his temporary refuge.
The grain depot doesn't provide housing for temporary workers, so he has no choice but to stay like this for now.
You can get paid after a month of hard work, and you can find a place to live after the New Year.
Looking for a place to live now is a waste of money because of the holidays during Chinese New Year.
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