At this critical juncture, Chairman Sun seized the opportunity and brought up the suggestion Su Yu had previously given him—regarding the factory's productivity innovation technology award project.
The rewards are divided into five levels, based on the amount of revenue generated for the factory.
The highest level of reward is for minor improvements; once adopted, it's worth five cents a piece, enough to buy a pound of coarse grains. Medium-level rewards are for improving production efficiency, resulting in a direct increase in wage level.
The biggest reward is a 60-square-meter house for inventing new weaving and dyeing methods or discovering new fabrics.
Don't be fooled by the amount of rewards; they're contingent on achieving tangible results. Therefore, the proposal received the approval of other factory leaders and was announced just before the Spring Festival.
Chairman Sun had originally intended to hand this matter over to Su Yu, but Su Yu politely declined.
This is part of her income generation. If she does this herself, how can she possibly take money from the business later?
So she said with righteous indignation, "I'm also coordinating the construction of employee housing in the factory, and I'm now in charge of a new department. I've taken all the good things, what about the others? For the sake of peace in the factory, I think we should give others some opportunities. I think Committee Member Hu and Committee Member Zhang are both veteran workers, so it's right to give them such a big project. In addition, we should arrange for mutual supervision within the factory committee. This will make Chairman Sun appear generous in his handling of matters, and it will also prevent outsiders from manipulating the rewards in our union later."
Chairman Sun wasn't surprised to hear Su Yu's refusal. After all, Su Yu was the kind of comrade who genuinely cared about the factory and the leadership, and was willing to give other comrades a chance.
That's precisely why he trusts Su Yu so much. He can rest assured entrusting anything to a comrade like her.
Chairman Sun chuckled and said, "I'm used to it. I only feel at ease when I have things in your hands. Alright, then let Zhang and Hu handle it first. If they don't do a good job, then you can do it again."
Su Yu immediately replied, "I am ready to help the factory solve its problems at any time."
"By the way, do you have anyone you'd recommend from the factory committee?" Chairman Sun asked. Last time, Su Yu recommended Officer Tian, and it turned out that Tian was indeed very hardworking. He was always working overtime, very ambitious.
"Officer Gao is quite good. He's popular and highly educated. Plus, he's Director Gao's nephew."
Chairman Sun understood that he had to involve the factory committee in everything he did to gain their full support.
"Then let's go with the higher price. Old Gao will definitely be more than happy to agree."
Chairman Sun assigned this task to Committee Members Hu and Zhang, and the factory committee also sent an officer, Officer Gao.
The cadre was so happy he could hardly see his eyes, and he came over to chat with Su Yu while holding his teacup.
"Director Su, you and I, your eye for finding fault is truly remarkable."
Su Yu smiled and said, "It's not that I have good judgment, it's just that everyone has witnessed how well you handle things. Otherwise, the leaders wouldn't have agreed unanimously."
The senior official was overjoyed at these words. "You flatter me, you flatter me. I don't deserve it. Hahahaha."
The second Spring Festival, the entire Su family took a holiday and celebrated at home.
When they closed the door for lunch, Su Yu began to hold the annual awards ceremony for her family.
"First of all, Comrade Su Dazhi is mediocre, but he is quite obedient to his family's arrangements and has increased the family's income. Therefore, he is rewarded with a new pair of shoes."
Su Yu took out a pair of rubber shoes she had bought from the shoe factory.
Su Dazhi reached out his hand, tears welling in his eyes. "Thank you, sister!" These are new shoes; they're usually hard to buy.
"Comrade Liu Mei keeps her home very clean and is usually very diligent in her work. This is commendable, and she is hereby awarded a coat."
Liu Mei blushed with excitement upon receiving her first New Year's reward. She accepted it with both hands. "Sister, thank you. I will work hard."
Su Yu then looked at Su Zhi, "Zhi has made the most progress. From spending money to making money, this is a qualitative leap. Most importantly, Zhi hasn't been idle in the disciplinary team. He's improved his physical fitness and will be able to protect his family in the future. He'll also receive a pair of shoes as a reward, and his allowance will increase by two yuan."
Su Zhigao held the shoes tightly, his eyes narrowed into slits with excitement. "Sister, I will definitely work hard to exercise."
Su Lin looked at her older sister longingly. Su Yu rewarded her with five pencils, "A person who studies should act like a student. Study hard and try to get into high school this year, otherwise you can work as a temporary worker in a textile factory spinning cloth."
Su Lin: "..."
After rewarding everyone, Su Yu smiled and said, "Everyone did a great job this year. Keep up the good work next year. That makes me very happy. Although I didn't reward myself this year, your growth is my greatest reward."
Everyone had received their rewards and were looking at Su Yu. Su Zhi said, "Sis, didn't you buy anything for yourself? You've done so much for the family, how could you not buy anything?"
Su Dazhi said, "That's right, sis, you should reward yourself too."
Su Yu looked at them with a troubled expression, "Oh, I see... Okay then, I'll go buy myself something this afternoon."
Su Zhi said, "Sister, don't just buy a little, buy more, treat yourself better."
Su Yu smiled with relief.
After finishing the New Year's Eve dinner, Su Yu carried her bag, along with money and industrial coupons, and headed straight to the watch counter on the second floor of the state-run department store.
"Bring out your best watches for us to see," Su Yu said boldly.
"Comrade, could you help me take this watch out and let me see it?" a familiar voice said from the side.
They looked at each other, then froze.
Then they both thought of an idiom: "enemies meet on a narrow road."
Secretary Song raised an eyebrow and exhaled a sigh of relief. This wasn't something he went to find. He just had to run into it; who could he blame but himself?
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