The textile factory was doing a great job, and the news spread quickly.
Within the working class, large families might work in various different factories. Even the smallest thing could spread throughout the entire provincial capital.
It's unbelievable that a textile factory could build houses.
The land has been fenced off, so it must be real!
After learning about the textile factory's model, many companies began secretly making their own plans. However, they didn't dare to act immediately. They planned to wait until the textile factory buildings were completed and the workers moved in to gather feedback before making a decision.
When the municipal party committee held a meeting in its conference room, this matter was even brought up as a separate topic for discussion.
Secretary Song sat behind Mayor Qiu, his eyes shining as he looked at the photocopy of the textile factory construction plan on the agenda.
After the meeting, Secretary Song followed Mayor Qiu back to his office.
"Boss, there are indeed many hidden talents among ordinary people. For a unit like a textile factory to be able to create such a commotion is truly impressive."
He looked on with admiration.
Mayor Qiu smiled and said, "I heard about this from the labor union. Because their unit is relatively small and they've been focusing on the food issue recently, they didn't pay much attention to it. I didn't expect them to make such an arrangement. As Chairman Mao said, 'Self-reliance leads to abundance.' The Jiangdong Textile Factory is putting this into practice. They didn't rely on government subsidies or unit grants; they mobilized the workers to build their own houses. This solved the workers' housing problem and also solved their funding problem."
Secretary Song smiled, "It even helped the farmers. The union in this unit has a very broad vision. Anyone who didn't know better would think this plan was produced by the municipal party committee."
“That’s right. I also think it’s very comprehensive. Song, you heard about today’s meeting. The city leaders are all planning to implement this textile factory model. You should pay more attention to this in the future.”
Secretary Song nodded; he needed to find out who had proposed this model first.
...
Su Yu was probably the most idle person in the union. Although she was in charge of coordinating things, she basically let Tian, the secretary, handle all the work.
Now that Officer Tian continued to show off, Su Yu felt she should do as she pleased. She seized every opportunity to review her textbooks.
As someone who will be taking the college entrance exam next year, she doesn't have much time to review.
On Friday afternoon after get off work, Gao Ming secretly delivered a message to Su Yu: the grain that the driver from the transport company had helped bring back had arrived. He informed Su Yu to go to the transport company and carry it home.
Upon hearing the news, she immediately went to find her younger brother and they hurried to the transportation company to carry things.
"Sis, what is it?"
Su Zhi asked on the way.
Su Yu said, "It's a good thing. You'll see when you get to it." How can you be excited when you see it if you don't leave some suspense?
Upon arriving at the transportation company, Secretary Gao was waiting for Su Yu with a smile on her face.
The construction of houses near the textile factory gave Gao Ming a spacious 30-square-meter apartment all at once. The entire Gao family gave Secretary Gao a thumbs up. Therefore, he felt even more strongly that Su Yu was a friend worth making.
Before he could speak, Su Yu handed over the paper-wrapped package she was holding, saying, "It's nothing special, just make some clothes for your sister-in-law."
Secretary Gao: "...How could I possibly accept this?"
"Why are you embarrassed? We're all friends, don't be so formal."
Secretary Gao suddenly felt a little embarrassed. Regardless of whether Comrade Su Yu had ulterior motives, she was indeed very sincere towards people.
Those who wanted to complain or ask for something in return should simply keep quiet. After all, they'd already received something, and it wouldn't look good to ask again.
He said to Su Yu, "One hundred catties of rice, fifty catties of cornmeal, and fifty catties of dried sweet potatoes. These are all good stuff, taken from the reserves of other provinces. The rice is five cents more expensive than the market price, and the others are two cents more expensive. But none of these require grain coupons."
Su Yu was quite satisfied with the price. It was best if she didn't need food coupons. She was saving her food coupons for eating out.
Furthermore, this stuff came from another province and required national food coupons. She didn't have any of those.
After paying Secretary Gao, Su Yu said, "Secretary Gao, we really owe you a lot this time. Your work efficiency is unparalleled. I'll get you some more fabric before the New Year to make clothes for your wife."
Secretary Gao quickly waved her hand, "Really, it's not necessary. We're all friends, don't be so formal." Unconsciously, she relayed Su Yu's exact words.
Su Yu smiled, her eyes crinkling.
It was getting dark, and it wouldn't be good to keep them from getting off work and going home. Su Yu directed her two younger brothers to carry the things.
We've already borrowed ropes and a carrying pole from the textile factory.
The two of them each carried a load.
As they left the transportation company, Su Yu said with delight, "This is all grain, pure white rice. Once we get back, I'll cook rice for you all. We also have some cured meat at home, so I'll make some meat slices for each of you to mix with your rice..."
The two swallowed hard. "Sis, hurry up, let's go home for dinner."
Suddenly, his steps quickened.
"Slow down, no rush, don't tire yourself out!" Su Yu called out in frustration. All you do is eat, what if you get exhausted? We need to take a sustainable development path!
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