Chapter 20 Lucky
Wang Xiuren's family's life in Pengcheng was back on track.
Every morning, the couple takes their daughter out for breakfast, then sends her to daycare before going to work.
Wang Xiuren has never lacked work following his cousin Zhao Ge, the contractor. He has not had a single day of rest in all the time he has been in Pengcheng.
Lin Qiu also became a familiar face in Hongxiu. Now everyone knows that she is quick and has good workmanship, and those who check the goods cannot find any fault with her.
Little Wang Shan has adapted to life in the nursery and has even mastered many skills, such as counting by herself, reciting poems and taking off pants to go to the toilet. Even Wang Xiuren thinks that the thirty yuan per month is well spent.
The only regret is that the factory will deduct one month's salary, which means that February's salary will not be paid until April. She now says that she is earning money every day, but in fact she has not received a penny and all the money she spends is Wang Xiuren’s salary.
March came quietly and left imperceptibly, leaving behind only the red flowers and green willows awakened by the spring breeze.
April is the rainy season, and there is not a single dry piece of land in Pengcheng.
The first thing Lin Qiu did every morning when he woke up was to listen to the noise outside, hoping it would not rain.
Unfortunately, there are only two or three days in the whole month of April when we can see the sun.
The weather is getting warmer, and as we are about to start selling summer clothes, there is more work in the factory. The factory had just received a batch of skirts with complicated patterns. Lin Qiu could earn one dollar for each one, so he could earn sixteen dollars a day. This kind of good thing doesn't happen every day. Lin Qiu didn't even chat with Zhang Guixiang while eating. He wished he could pour the food directly into his mouth.
Zhang Guixiang also got some benefits from cutting thread ends. In her words, "every cut makes money", so the two people who fell into the money hole worked really hard.
Hongxiu's working hours are from 8 am to 6 pm, with an hour for lunch at noon, so when Lin Qiu returned to the workshop after lunch, there was not much people inside.
Master Liao heard the noise and came in to inspect.
The shadow cast by the lamp made Lin Qiu stop his feet. He paused and looked up, "Master Liao!"
Master Liao came over and asked, "So diligent? You don't even take a break?"
To make good clothes, your eyes and hands must keep up, and the stitches must be even. Many people have learned for several years but can only sew and edge the edges, and cannot make a complete piece of clothing.
Lin Qiu looks very young, but his skills are beyond the reach of many veteran craftsmen.
Lin Qiu said honestly: "I want to earn more."
Master Liao remembered that he had come here in the same way, and nodded, "I came here just to tell you that you will start doing the big work starting tomorrow."
The so-called big jobs are all high-difficulty orders, and the time is particularly tight. It is said that they are mainly shipped to Europe. This kind of work is expensive, and you can earn at least twenty yuan a day. But the unwritten rule in the factory is that these jobs are generally only assigned to a few workshop masters or old employees who have been here for more than ten years. Ordinary employees, especially those who have just joined, don't even think about it.
Therefore, Lin Qiu was so excited when he heard the news that he kept nodding and promising: "I will definitely do my best!"
The purpose of working outside is to earn money. Lin Qiu was sewing on the sewing machine so hard that sparks were coming out, and she couldn't suppress her smile. Li Li found it strange.
She asked Lin Qiu, but Lin Qiu just made up an excuse and dismissed her with an unhappy look on his face.
Lin Qiu didn't care whether she was happy or not. She pedaled the sewing machine skillfully and waited for the end of get off work.
On the 8th floor of Building 8, Century City, Wang Xiuren and Zhao Dalong stood on the herringbone staircase, installing the keel and preparing to install the ceiling.
He stood on a high place and looked at the owner's spacious house with some envy.
"Xiu Ren, Brother Man is calling you!"
Brother Man is Zhao Dalong’s cousin Yang Guiman. Those who work under him call him Brother Man. He went to Shenzhen alone in the year of reform and opening up. He started out doing decoration work with other bosses. After saving some money, he formed a team with a few fellow villagers, providing one-stop services including plastering, carpentry, water, electricity, and wall painting. Then the projects got bigger and bigger, and his belly got bigger too.
When Yang Guiman saw Wang Xiuren coming, he smiled like Maitreya Buddha, and the flesh on his chin trembled, "Xiuren is here."
"Brother Man." Wang Xiuren greeted with a smile, "Any instructions?"
Thanks to Zhao Dalong, Yang Guiman was somewhat friendly to Wang Xiuren, "Come closer, Brother Man wants to tell you something good today?"
Wang Xiuren's smile became even happier when he heard something good, and he leaned over and asked, "Will your salary increase?"
Yang Guiman was still thinking about how to start the conversation, so he said, "You guessed it right!"
"Brother Man, please don't beat around the bush with me." Wang Xiuren was a little anxious, "I'm not as smart as you."
"Old Li and Old Liu want to quit their jobs!" Yang Guiman frowned, lit a cigarette, and threw another one to Wang Xiuren.
Wang Xiuren took the cigarette and put it between his ears.
Although he had only been here for two months, he knew these two masters. Lao Li and Lao Liu are experienced carpenters with truly superb craftsmanship. Their sudden resignation caught Yang Guiman off guard.
Wang Xiuren knew what was going on: "Brother Man, I am still far behind them!"
In the carpentry business, experience is very important. Even though he has been a master for seven or eight years, he is still a little short of the mark.
Since Yang Guiman had come to him, he didn't care about this. "You can handle the project I'm currently working on."
At present, there are no large villas in the projects that Yang Guiman is working on, only the most ordinary suites.
Yang Gui gestured with his hands, "I won't treat you unfairly. I'll give you an extra 300 yuan a month. You can help me supervise the work, so that these apprentices won't slack off when the master leaves!"
"Why don't you call Brother Zhao for help?" Wang Xiuren wondered.
What an honest person!
Yang Guiman felt that he had made the right choice. "I have arranged for Dalong to go to Jinxiu Garden and also want him to supervise the work. To be honest, Lao Li and Lao Liu have taken away seven or eight carpenters. I am short of people here!"
"Brother Man, don't worry! I will definitely help you keep an eye on the construction site!" Wang Xiuren promised solemnly, "If I hadn't met Brother Zhao and Brother Man, it wouldn't have been so easy to find a job! Don't worry about this, I guarantee that no one will dare to slack off!"
Yang Guiman patted his shoulder with satisfaction and said, "Work hard, and I'll give you a bonus at the end of the year!"
"Okay, I'm going back to work!"
As soon as Wang Xiuren returned to the construction site, Zhao Dalong came over to inquire. Wang Xiuren did not hide it from him and revealed Yang Guiman's intention.
When Zhao Dalong heard that he had also received a salary increase, he grinned like a fool.
"But Brother Zhao, I still can't bear to leave you!" Wang Xiuren was a little melancholy, "From now on, I will be the only one left at work and after get off work!"
"It's not like we won't see each other anymore!" Zhao Dalong slapped Wang Xiuren on the back. "Don't worry, we'll still work together after the two construction sites are completed."
"Besides, we rent houses so close to each other, and my wife works in the same factory with Xiaolin, so there are plenty of opportunities for us to meet!"
"That's right!" Wang Xiuren touched his back. Brother Zhao's hands were really strong. "Let's get to work!"
"OK!"
This is how life is. When you work hard enough, you will have unexpected luck.
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