Chapter 60 A Man Who Only Has His Wife in His Eyes
"Dad, could you please entertain the county magistrate for me?" Liu Nian then turned to the county magistrate and said apologetically, "I have some things to attend to here, so please forgive me if I haven't been able to take good care of him."
The county magistrate dared not argue; Liu Nian was there to discuss matters with Chief Wu! However, this Liu Nian was quite capable and had a good eye for people; he didn't neglect Chief Wu just because they had met. If he had left without a word with Chief Wu, he would have lost face.
He quickly said, "Comrade Liu, you're too kind. You're busy!"
Liu Nian smiled apologetically, watched Liu Dafa walk away with the county magistrate, and then led Chief Wu into the house.
After everyone sat down, Chief Wu looked troubled. "If you want to build a factory, you'll need steel. You know the current situation; steel bars are in short supply! You'll also need to get approval from the steel mill manager."
"I know this factory manager, but he said the orders are already piling up until next year! We can't get a spot!"
In other words, it will be difficult to build the factory in the short term.
Liu Nian tapped his fingers on the table a few times, his brows furrowing.
Su Xu couldn't help but stare at her nervously; his wife was clearly worried.
Sensing the man's anxious gaze, Liu Nian smiled at him before saying to Chief Wu, "I understand. I'll still need to trouble you to introduce me to the factory director. I'd like to talk to him personally."
Chief Wu nodded and said, "Okay! I'll set a time."
"You guys, hurry up and help hang up the banner!" Commander Wu pointed to one of the soldiers.
The young man, who was standing ramrod straight, immediately busied himself hanging the big red banner on the wall.
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A group of women who had signed up for factory jobs stuck out their buttocks crookedly, their ears pressed against the crack in the door, just to eavesdrop on a single word.
"What did he say? What did he say?" Someone anxiously crowded around, but couldn't hear anything.
They heard clearly what Chief Wu said at the gate about the factory's troublesome situation. Could it be that the factory can't be built?
"Very likely. How could such a large factory be built so easily?"
Aunt Cui visits eight different houses every day just to hear gossip. She immediately curls her lip and says, "You've all signed up, haven't you?"
The women nodded.
"Then hurry up and go get the registration forms from Zhang Suzhen! The summer harvest is in a few days, and the female workers who have registered will need training and won't be able to participate in the harvest. Training doesn't give you work points! If you can't go to the factory then, it'll all be for nothing!"
Aunt Cui looked regretful. "You know, the opportunity to make money only lasts a few days. If you miss it, it will be too late."
“That’s true.” One of the women said with a serious expression, “What you said makes me very uneasy.”
“Things for building houses and factories are so scarce these days. No matter how capable Liu Nian is, can she conjure things up?” Aunt Cui rolled her eyes. “In the end, she’s just a person, not a god!”
Aunt Cui also wanted to work in the factory, but they didn't want her. But what if there weren't enough female workers? What if everyone suddenly stopped going? Wouldn't that be her turn?
"Hurry up and sign up for the summer harvest! Earning money is the key!" Aunt Cui coaxed. "You know me, I'm always better informed. This year, female workers participating in the summer harvest will receive the same work points as male workers!"
These words made the women present look at each other happily, and one of them immediately said, "Then I'll go find Zhang Suzhen to get the return certificate."
"I'm going too!"
Several people rushed to the village committee.
When Liu Nian pushed open the door and came out, she saw the backs of the group of girls running in a row.
"Come on, I'll take you to see the factory director right now," Chief Wu said.
Liu Nian then looked away, turned to Chief Wu, nodded and said, "Thank you, I'm grateful for your help."
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