Chapter 325 Telephone Booth
Nowadays, answering the phone is free, whether it is a public telephone booth or a company phone. However, when making a call, especially when calling the public telephone booth closest to the family building, you need to state the house number clearly.
There are public telephone booths in the county town, that is, near the department store. Their staff will not walk too far to call someone to answer the phone for you, but they will come to your doorstep at the entrance of the alley or in places like the residential quarters to call someone to answer the phone.
The current cost of a phone call is three cents per minute, which is relatively affordable.
In order to use the telephone as soon as possible, the neighbors worked very hard. The roof was completed in three days, and the carpenters were also working overtime to make doors and windows.
"We are all neighbors, and we all know Xiaoyi's situation. He is a very warm-hearted neighbor. There is no other family like him in the whole Pingyang City who is willing to spend so much money to install a telephone for us.
The staff on duty also agreed to pay a salary of 18 yuan a month. This is equivalent to solving the distress of our neighbors whose daughters have no jobs. Three yuan a minute for phone calls, is there no problem with this? ”
Manager Peng looked at everyone and asked.
When Zhang Jing raised the issue of charging for phone calls, Zhao Yi thought of a solution. Since there would be a charge, someone would need to ask the neighbors to answer the phone. Over time, they would need to contact relatives and make phone calls.
Then who would not go to work and wait all day? This is completely voluntary work. It would be better to give them wages so that everyone will feel better.
"I have nothing to say about Comrade Zhao's family. They have considered everything that needs to be considered. Look, with our kitchen in that alley, it is so convenient for anyone to handle big or small matters. People in other alleys envy us because we don't need to borrow tables, chairs, or bother neighbors. We can get things done in the vine houses.
Now we are getting tangible benefits, and we have no objection to this. ”
Once one person spoke, everyone else followed suit.
Although the salary was only 18 yuan, you didn't have to do any work. You just had to come to the alley and shout "someone has a phone call for you."
"There are only two spots available. To be fair, we have families with girls over 16 years old and no temporary workers. Let's draw lots."
As soon as Manager Peng finished speaking, only three families came out. No matter what, if you stay in the city, you will have some connections outside. In any case, a temporary job was still found for your family. Those who didn't get it really had no other options.
There are also people whose daughters are already married at the age of eighteen or nineteen and are no longer part of their family, so they naturally won't be so shameless as to draw lots.
Butler Peng's children already have jobs, so naturally they won't join in the fun.
After a while, the three of them finished drawing lots. Some were happy while others were disappointed.
Unexpectedly, Zhao Yi came here at this time.
"How's it going, Manager Peng? Have you arranged everything?"
When Zhao Yi came in, everyone stood up and greeted him with a smile. Zhao Yi pressed his hand to signal everyone to sit down and talk.
"There are only three unemployed girls in the alley, and they have already drawn lots."
Manager Peng said with a smile.
"Why do we need to draw lots for the three of us? We can just go to work together. Two of us will work from 8am to 6pm, and one will be on duty until midnight. If we want to change shifts, we can discuss it together. If a relative calls us at night for an emergency, there will be no one to help."
Zhao Yi smiled.
When everyone heard Zhao Yi say this, they felt mixed emotions. If there was one more person to work, they would have to pay an extra salary.
"Comrade Zhao, this."
"Don't worry about me. As long as the phone booth is open, the income should be enough to guarantee their wages."
Zhao Yi smiled.
After saying that, Zhao Yi left here and went to Li Chao's home. Li Chao brought two pastoral dogs from the village. There was not enough space for them at home, so Zhao Yi planned to adopt one.
It's right here in the telephone booth.
early morning.
The carpenter walked into the telephone booth and began to make five independent small wooden boxes that could only accommodate one person according to Zhao Yi's requirements. This would be a little private space for making phone calls. Some things would be too embarrassing to say if there were too many people around.
For example, borrowing money from relatives.
Although the sound insulation may not be good, it will feel better.
Home shop.
Linzhi happily ran over with a newspaper.
"Comrade Zhang, look, you're in the newspaper."
Lin Zhi waved the newspaper in her hand as she spoke.
Zhang Jing didn't feel surprised when she heard this. The excitement she felt when the article was first published in the newspaper had passed.
Zhang Jing still keeps the newspaper, waiting to take it out and use it as a topic of conversation later.
"I thought it would appear the day before yesterday, but I didn't expect it to be in the newspapers today."
Zhang Jing took the newspaper and looked at it and said.
It was the first time that a self-employed business was advertised in a newspaper in Pingyang City. Zhang Jing was a worker when she placed the advertisement, so of course she had to publicize it as soon as possible. The newspaper was reviewed several times before it was approved.
So it was not published in the newspaper immediately.
"Comrade Zhang, what are the standards for installing a telephone? What do you need to write when you apply?"
Lin Zhi looked at Zhang Jing and asked, she really wanted to install a phone, which would be more convenient.
Although there was a telephone booth at the entrance of the alley, it was still a bit inconvenient. Besides, her family was about to move, and the telephone booth at the bus station was not close to the house under construction.
Although answering the phone is free, I always feel like I owe someone a favor as I need them to come over and call me every time.
"Applying for installation is not as troublesome as you think. You just need to go to the telephone company to register."
Zhang Jing said with a smile.
"Okay, I'll go ask tomorrow."
Lin Zhi was immediately happy when she heard this. Now her husband went to Xinshi and sold home appliances with his younger brother there. The average profit each time was several hundred yuan, and the family did not lack the 20 yuan monthly rent.
If I find a wife for my son, my daughter can also find a partner and get married, and she doesn't have to stay at home all the time.
"Comrade Zhang, I want to trouble you with something. Do you know any outstanding young people? You know my daughter is almost 20 years old and she still doesn't have a boyfriend. I'm worried about her."
Lin Zhi looked at Zhang Jing and said softly.
People come from the same circle as you would expect. Whether Zhang Jing was working in a factory or selling home appliances now, the people she knows are slightly better than those in her circle. Of course, it is more reliable to rely on Zhang Jing.
Lin Zhi can completely trust the characters of Zhang Jing and Zhao Yi.
"this."
"What's wrong? Are you feeling a little embarrassed?"
Lin Zhi saw Zhang Jing hesitated to speak and asked quickly.
“Can rural people look up to it?”
Zhang Jing looked at Lin Zhi and asked embarrassedly.
"What's the big deal? As long as the young man is diligent, that's all."
Lin Zhi smiled.
In their current situation, it doesn't matter what kind of family they are, as long as the person has good character and is hardworking.
"I was just joking. There are relatively few single guys I know these days. Since you told me about this, I'll keep an eye out for you."
Zhang Jing smiled.
"Then I'll leave this matter to you, Comrade Zhang."
Lin Zhi took Zhang Jing's hand and patted it and said.
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