Chapter 65
The cold wind was blowing hard, but none of the workers in the cotton mill could sleep.
Many people gathered outside the factory, waiting for an explanation.
The factory leaders all avoided the meeting, leaving only a few insignificant cadres here to persuade everyone to go home.
"It's so cold, let's not wait here. We have to trust the factory, they will definitely give us an explanation."
Trust the factory?
An older worker sneered, "Who should we trust? Xiao Guofu? It's worse than trusting a dog!"
In the past, no one would dare to point at the factory director Xiao Guofu and curse him like this. But now, this is what most people think.
"Tell Xiao Guofu to come out! Don't be a shrinking turtle!"
"Yes, call Xiao Guofu out! Explain the matter clearly!"
Jian Li thought that the moment when the building was about to collapse must be tragic and dramatic. But in fact, the factory went bankrupt quietly.
This evening, a notice was posted on the bulletin board, which clearly stated that the factory was insolvent and would soon be going bankrupt and reorganizing. It hoped that the workers would understand the factory's difficulties and work together to overcome the difficulties.
These were just superficial words. The workers only saw the word "bankruptcy" on the piece of paper.
Most people cannot accept it. How could a good factory, a state-owned factory, go bankrupt?
They couldn't accept it.
Once someone was found to inquire, the news quickly spread throughout the family compound.
The goods that the factory sent out two months ago were lost, including the truck and the goods, everything was lost.
Originally, the cotton textile factory did not have many orders and relied on finances for its survival, but now with the loss of goods, even the local finances do not want to take the fall anymore.
The assets of the cotton spinning mill were assessed, and only one sentence came down from above.
"After five consecutive years of losing money, is it still worth supporting such a factory?"
So with a piece of notice, a suitable person was arranged to take over and be responsible for the factory's bankruptcy and liquidation.
The original factory director Xiao Guofu became a shrunken turtle. He was relieved when the factory really went bankrupt. There were too many bad accounts, and he always felt uneasy in this position.
Take the case of the lost goods this time for example. If we really want to trace it back, the delivery team and the person in charge of the market in the south are all relatives of his wife.
Ever since his wife made a fuss last time, these positions were arranged for Xiao Guofu's family members as his wife was leaving.
Xiao Guofu also asked his wife whether there was any human factor involved. His wife swore that there was no human factor. The goods were simply lost and robbed.
Although Xiao Guofu felt uneasy, he still reminded his people to keep their mouths shut.
Anyway, the factory is going to go bankrupt. As long as we can get through the period of bankruptcy and liquidation, everything will be covered up without a trace.
only……
The excited workers demanded an explanation.
It was late at night, but there were still many people waiting at the factory. After asking many questions, they just asked Xiao Guofu to come out.
Come out and announce that the factory will not close down.
Jian Feng supported Wang Mengmei, and the two stood outside, both in silence.
The workers at the center tried to find out Xiao Guofu's whereabouts but failed, and some of them collapsed.
She burst into tears and said, "What do you want me to do? The factory went bankrupt, and you just walked away with all your money. What should we do?"
After spending so many years in this place, the factory has become our world, our spiritual pillar, and a giant that never ages.
But now the giant itself says it is going to collapse. How can everyone accept this?
Some people were wiping their tears, some were so angry that they wanted to chop Xiao Guofu with knives, and more people were silent.
Just like Wang Mengmei and Jian Feng.
The confrontation lasted until late at night, and it was not until the leader in charge of bankruptcy liquidation stepped forward that everything finally ended.
The responsible leader stood on the stage and shouted: "Please don't get excited. The factory's bankruptcy liquidation process will not be completed in a few months. You can raise any demands you have, and we will try our best to meet them!"
"I want the factory to stay open!"
"Yes! We are working hard, why should the factory go bankrupt?"
"Catch Xiao Guofu and make him pay up the money!"
The leader frowned. How could the factory survive the closure? This was already impossible.
Faced with a group of people with extremely unstable emotions, he could only try his best to ensure that everyone was satisfied with the final conditions.
"Whatever ideas you have, you can tell me first. Our entire team is here to serve you and we will definitely take your opinions into consideration."
The workers started cursing again.
The leader's forehead was covered with sweat. "How about this? I'll just sit here. If you have any opinions, just line up and come and tell me. I promise you that I will be at the factory office for the next few days."
The leader's subordinates also chimed in: "Everyone, don't gather here. Leave the children at home. Don't let them freeze here in such cold weather. Go home early to take care of the children and the elderly. We can talk about anything tomorrow."
It would have been fine if he didn't say anything, but as soon as he did, people started making trouble.
"I have parents in their 70s and 80s, and children in their 7s and 8s. Now that you want me to resign, you're asking my whole family to die!"
The leader was most afraid of this. He glared at the silent subordinate and quickly explained: "No, no, after our factory is disbanded, we will arrange for everyone to learn skills, and we will also help everyone get laid off and re-employed. For example, we will arrange for everyone to learn driving, sewing and hair cutting. We will also have corresponding policy support for children and the elderly..."
The leader tried to persuade them in many ways, but they just wouldn't leave.
It was not until later that a deputy director of the factory finally stood up.
"I understand how everyone feels."
The deputy factory director has gray hair. He was promoted from an old eighth-level worker in charge of technology among several factory directors. He enjoys prestige in the factory.
"I understand your pain and reluctance, and I also understand your difficulties and hardships."
We are all workers ourselves, so who can not understand these fears and anxieties?
The factory has shielded us from the wind and rain for so many years, but now it is suddenly going to collapse, just like a mother pushing her child in her arms into the wind and rain.
As soon as the old factory manager spoke, the people who were originally in high spirits fell silent. Some people cried softly, suppressing their voices, but the dull sound was more uncomfortable than hearing someone crying loudly.
The old factory manager leaned on his crutches and said, "Okay, go back and have a rest. The factory is right here, and you can't run away. Go back and think about it carefully. The country has sent a responsible leader, and he will definitely listen to everyone's demands."
The matter has already been settled, and the old factory manager only hopes that these workers can get what they deserve.
After listening to the old factory manager, some people chose to leave, but the rest were still reluctant to leave.
The old factory manager stopped trying to persuade them and just said hello to the leader in charge of liquidation.
The leader was very grateful, and after seeing the deputy director off, he asked the subordinate who had just said the wrong thing to go to his house to get the roof.
"I'm staying here for a few days."
The cotton spinning factory was a large state-owned enterprise. If it were to suddenly go bankrupt, it would take several months to discuss the liquidation and employee benefits alone.
This period of time is also the most prone to accidents, so he has to keep an eye on it to prevent some workers from getting emotional and causing trouble.
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Wang Mengmei and Jian Feng returned home, and neither of them spoke a word along the way.
When they got home, Wang Mengmei went to the store to close the door first, gave Xue Ling and Ni Hao three days off, and posted a holiday notice on the door before closing the door and going home.
Jian Feng did the same thing. He called Kong Guorong and said that something happened at the factory and he needed to take two days off.
The well-informed Kong Guorong learned last night that the cotton spinning factory was going to close down, and he couldn't help but sigh.
"It's okay. The store doesn't need to deliver large items these days. I can deliver the small items myself."
Kong Guorong couldn't help but persuade Jian Feng: "Brother, look at it more positively. There are so many factories that have closed down in the south, but everyone is still living the same life. You don't have to worry about food and drink now, and you can support your wife and children. It's better than anything else, really."
Jian Feng hummed.
Yes, he is already better than many people.
*****
When Wang Liming heard about the cotton spinning factory's closure, he rushed back to his hometown.
Xu Jianguo also said on the phone that he would return to Taocheng as soon as possible.
On the third night, Jian Feng saw Wang Liming, who was exhausted.
The two of them opened a glass of wine and drank it with a plate of peanuts.
Wang Liming also sighed.
Even though he has opened a shop outside, he still feels that the cotton spinning factory is his home.
"Brother Feng, what are your family's plans?"
The factory gave some preliminary conditions, with two choices: either you use a sum of money to buy out your age and quit your job, or you receive a supplementary sum of money to make up for your work so that you will have some pension when you get older.
This is the most basic compensation. As for various subsidies of a few hundred yuan for children and the elderly, that is a later matter.
Wang Liming retained his seniority when he was laid off. Now that he has to choose between the two, he is a little hesitant.
Jian Feng drank silently, which one would he choose?
He didn't want to choose either.
Even if he was looking for a job outside, he was always thinking about when the factory would be doing well and then come back.
Who knew that the factory would actually go bankrupt?
Wang Liming accompanied Jian Feng in drinking, and the two drank until midnight. Neither Wang Mengmei nor Jian Li went to disturb them.
There are too many people drinking in the factory these days.
Drinking to forget your sorrow only makes you more sorrowful.
It's even worse after drinking.
But no matter how painful it is, we must look forward.
Jian Feng thought about it and wanted to use some money to buy out his seniority, but was blocked by both Wang Mengmei and Jian Li.
Jian Feng has been working in the company for more than 20 years since he took over at the age of 15. It would be a big loss to buy it out.
But to make up for the working age, it will cost thousands of dollars.
The family is always short of money. Although we earn a lot, we also spend a lot.
In the past six months, I installed a telephone line and bought things needed for the store, so I don’t have much savings left.
Wang Mengmei was just about to say that she would go out to borrow some, but Jian Li had already raised her hand.
"Dad, I have money!"
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