The factory manager was really happy.
He has been here for more than ten years and has long regarded the match factory as his home. However, the sales of matches have been declining. The original annual sales of 100 million boxes have been reduced by half in just three years.
I was so worried that I couldn't even eat. I was afraid that the factory would close down and hundreds of people would have no food to eat.
Unexpectedly, a young man who was promoted on a whim not only figured out the design of the match machine, but also solved the problem of methane liquefaction in one fell swoop and made it happen!
He attended a meeting in the county all day today and came back in high spirits.
Before, the factory's expenses were stretched to the limit. In order to keep the factory running smoothly, he had to beg for help from everyone and suffered a lot of humiliation. But now, things are different!
The county was very far-sighted and decided to open a branch of the match factory to specialize in methane liquefaction. As for the original match factory assembly line, it was modified to produce lighters.
As he developed a second spring in his career at an old age, the factory director was so happy that his teeth were showing: "Is this Chen Wei? Good boy, he looks so energetic!"
Chen Wei scratched his head, a look of embarrassment on his face. "Director, you're too kind. I just gave it a try out of sheer whimsy, and I never thought it would work. It's all thanks to the wise leaders who have helped me grow."
The leader beside him nodded with satisfaction. Finally, among these straight science and engineering men under him, there was someone who could speak politely.
The plant manager disagreed: "Hey, don't belittle yourself. Your success is a testament to your ability. Young man, are you interested in becoming a technical supervisor at the methane plant?"
Not only did he get a house, but he was also promoted!
Chen Wei's heart was pounding, his eyes sparkling: "I... I'm too young, I can't convince everyone, right?"
"Things in the factory go to those who are capable. Your skills are here, and methane is your ability. Okay, I can't appoint you as the director of the methane plant, but I can give you the title of technical supervisor."
The factory director said with a smile.
As for those who object?
Just kidding. If you have the ability to make a lighter and liquefy methane, then go ahead. Otherwise, stop talking nonsense.
Chen Wei's leader also persuaded him: "Yes, if you have the ability, then you can do it. If they don't accept it, just hold it in. We don't talk nonsense in this industry."
"Where is the methane plant? My fiancée is here..." Chen Wei was tempted, but he was afraid that the methane plant was too far away and he would not be able to balance his family and career.
This was an agreement. The factory director smiled and said, "It hasn't started construction yet, but it will definitely not be too far from our factory."
Methane is not very stable and safe, and it is difficult to transport it over long distances. So it is naturally placed next to the match factory for easier management and transportation.
Chen Wei breathed a sigh of relief: "Okay, thank you for your kindness, leaders. I am young and willing to learn more from you and contribute more to the factory."
"Young man, you're good at talking. Good job. So, we're here to ask which room in the family building you'd like. Take a look, here's the floor plan."
Chen Wei's leader placed the floor plan on the table, facing Chen Wei.
It is a leading apartment with three bedrooms and two living rooms.
There are only three households on one floor, and the ones on the left, middle and right sides all face the sun, but choosing a house requires a lot of knowledge.
Father Chen was calmer. Seeing that his son didn't know how to choose, he asked, "Leader Dawei, which room do you want to stay in? Dawei will stay next to you, so we can discuss work matters later."
Seeing that Father Chen was an old fox, the factory manager smiled and said, "Brother Chen, let Chen Wei be the first to choose. None of us have chosen yet."
Chen Wei is not really stupid. He is humble to the factory director and leaders.
In the end, the factory director chose the unit on the east side of the second floor, and the leader chose the unit on the west side of the third floor.
Chen Wei immediately chose: "Then I'll choose the middle unit on the third floor. I'll be the leader's neighbor. I'll have to trouble the leader to take care of me in the future."
The fact that his leader can become the director of the R&D department shows that he has high skills and EQ. As a young guy who is just starting out, he still has a lot to learn.
Everyone talked about rewards again, and finally the factory director and the leader got up to leave.
The factory director shook hands with Chen Wei and patted him on the shoulder: "Heroes are born young. Eighteen-year-old boys are at the age of making breakthroughs. Come on, work hard!"
The group left under the escort of the Chen family.
When Chen Wei returned home, his face was flushed with praise. He really needed to work hard to adapt to the officialdom.
"A three-bedroom, two-living-room apartment, promoted to technical director, salary jumped to level 9, 42.5 yuan a month, awarded the county-level contribution medal, one permanent employee and two temporary positions at the methane plant..."
Mother Chen muttered a long list of rewards the factory director had mentioned, and finally turned to ask Chen Wei: "So, what you said about Xiang Meimei helping you get a permanent position, was that true?"
I know my son's own abilities, but he became so extraordinary after meeting his wife. What else could be the reason?
Chen Wei nodded: "It must be true, Mom, how could I lie to you?"
Mother Chen didn't say anything, but just looked at Father Chen and Little Brother Chen silently.
She was thinking that the previous unpleasantness with the Xiang family was because of Chen's father's job ownership. But this time, with Xiang Meimei's help, Chen Wei completely disdained this job.
If I had known earlier, I would have followed Grandma Chen's advice. Why would I have argued with the Xiang family?!
Chen Ma regretted it, but she still had to bite the bullet and say, "Dawei, look at Sanni's work..."
Chen Wei looked at Chen Sanni, who was looking hopeful, and said with embarrassment, "Mom, you know I need to discuss this with Meimei. Can we talk about it in a couple of days?"
Chen Ma nodded repeatedly. "Yes, yes, it's best if you two can discuss it together. But you also know that in half a year, if Sanni is not married and has no job, she will have to go to the countryside. Mom, please, give her a temporary job to find a husband."
In a family that can afford it, who would want their children to leave their hometown?
Especially for a beautiful woman like Chen Sanni, if she went to the countryside, she could basically only marry a local and could not come back.
Mother Chen regretted her attitude towards her daughter-in-law more and more. In order to make up for it, she gave her daughter-in-law a New Year's gift on New Year's Eve, and she acted as if she wanted to empty the house.
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