Chapter 137
Several people were stunned for a moment. Wang Qing, who was sitting in the first row, looked at Cheng Shuangmin, hesitated for a few seconds and said, "Secretary Cheng is older, so let him sit over there."
Cheng Shuangmin didn't even raise his head: "It doesn't matter, I'm fine sitting here, it doesn't matter where I sit I'm still working, I'm too lazy to change seats, the rest of you can do whatever you want."
Xia Qingtang originally sat in the last row, and the two people in the second row were too lazy to change, so Wang Qing stood up happily and said, "Since no one wants to change, then I'll sit over there."
"Please sit down." said Shi Xiaoyu.
Chai Qiaoying said, "After changing seats, Xiaocheng, check the work that Secretary Yang left behind, and then divide it equally among the people in the office so that everyone can share the work."
Cheng Shuangmin nodded and said, "Yes, I understand."
Chai Qiaoying walked into the small office and closed the door.
Wang Qing began to pack his things happily. As he was packing, he said, "Are you really not going to sit in that seat? That's a good spot."
Shi Xiaoyu said, "My current seat is pretty good, Secretary Wang, you don't need to ask any more questions, just sit there."
Wang Qing said, "Secretary Yang is such a jerk. We used to have such a good relationship, but now he just left without saying anything to me."
Li Zifang said, "Today is Monday, and yesterday was Sunday. We are not at work. Secretary Yang couldn't leave a message for you even if she wanted to. You two couldn't meet each other."
Wang Qing said, "But the things on Secretary Yang's desk have been cleared away, which means he must have come over on Sunday to clean up. Since he came over, he could have left me a note to let me know. I used to have such a good relationship with him, but I didn't expect that he would still remember the old times!"
"Maybe Secretary Yang received the notice suddenly, so he was in a hurry to pack up. As his good colleague, you should understand him." Shi Xiaoyu deliberately said, "Since you have a good relationship, why do you have to find fault with him?"
"I understand, I understand very much. Besides, I can only use this table after Secretary Yang leaves. How can I not understand?" Wang Qing snorted and stopped talking. He just moved all the things.
Cheng Shuangmin went to the small office, checked the work that Yang Dachuan had not finished, and distributed it to several people in the office.
Because everyone had a lot of work to do, Cheng Shuangmin took on most of the work left by Yang Dachuan and gave a small part to other people.
Xia Qingtang said: "Secretary Cheng, your workload is already huge, and you only give us this little bit, how are you going to finish it?"
Cheng Shuangmin said: "It's okay, I can just work overtime for the next two days."
Shi Xiaoyu said: "Why do you have to work overtime? We all take the bus. If the bus leaves, you won't be able to go home."
"I can use my lunch break to work overtime, so you don't have to worry about the division."
Shi Xiaoyu laughed: "Really? I didn't expect to work overtime at noon. I just wanted to get off work in the evening."
Xia Qingtang said: "My lunch break is relatively short, Secretary Cheng, I can help you share some of the work."
Cheng Shuangmin said, "Then see you in the office during lunch break."
"Okay." Xia Qingtang smiled and continued to work.
Wang Qing next door worked for a while and then looked at Xia Qingtang. After looking at him about seven or eight times, Xia Qingtang finally turned her head and looked at him.
Wang Qing showed a flattering smile: "Secretary Xia, if you are too busy, I can help you share the burden."
Xia Qingtang frowned slightly: "No need."
"I really can. I have the least workload on hand. If you have anything you can't finish, you can just tell me."
"Really, there's no need." Xia Qingtang seemed very cold.
First of all, she doesn't need anyone to help her complete any work, because she is sure of her own work progress, and some of the work she does cannot be done by others at all.
Secondly, she didn't like Wang Qing very much, and everyone in the office knew that Wang Qing had often said unpleasant things to her in order to please Yang Dachuan. The two of them had no friendly relationship, and there was simply a conflict between them.
I don't know what Wang Qing is thinking. Yang Dachuan has returned, so why is he suddenly so friendly to Xia Qingtang? How can this person change faster than a chameleon?
Although Xia Qingtang was a little confused, he didn't say anything.
However, Shi Xiaoyu was somewhat uncomfortable with Wang Qing's behavior. In addition, she had a good relationship with Xia Qingtang, so she deliberately turned her head and said, "Hey, Secretary Wang, you used to target our Xiao Xia every day. What happened today? Did you suddenly change your nature?"
The irony in these words was very obvious, but Wang Qing was also an interesting person. He didn't feel embarrassed at all, but continued to say shamelessly: "What you said is not quite right. I have never targeted Secretary Xia before. We just disagreed on some things before. We are all colleagues in the same office and comrades fighting side by side. I also hope to make the relationship better and the atmosphere more harmonious, don't you think?"
Shi Xiaoyu sneered and said, "I am really impressed by you. You are... amazing."
Indeed, if she really met such a person, she would be speechless, because it would be useless to say anything. The other person is really shameless, and it would be meaningless to say anything to him, so it would be better to shut up.
Li Zifang also felt that Wang Qing was a little too shameless, but he said nothing. He just turned around and looked at Wang Qing.
Wang Qing said, "Hey, Li, what are you looking at me for?"
Li Zifang shook his head and buried his head in his work.
Xia Qingtang completely ignored Wang Qing. She kept her head down and worked seriously.
Yang Dachuan's departure did not cause a particularly big impact on the office. After all, everyone knew that he was just here to help temporarily. Now that the factory has started to operate in normal three shifts, Yang Dachuan's work here should have ended.
Only Xia Qingtang and Cheng Shuangmin knew the approximate reason why Yang Dachuan was transferred back early, but neither of them would tell anyone.
That afternoon, Xia Qingtang met Chai Qiaoying in the bathroom on the first floor.
Seeing that no one was in the toilet, Chai Qiaoying said, "Xiao Xia, I went to the Municipal Federation of Trade Unions on Sunday and told them that our factory no longer needs help and asked them to let Yang Dachuan return to his original position as soon as possible. Now that he's gone, you can work without worry."
"Thank you, Director Chai. I am really grateful to you for this time." Xia Qingtang said seriously.
Chai Qiaoying is indeed a very good leader. In fact, she doesn't have to worry about this matter. After all, Yang Dachuan has an extraordinary background and is the secretary of the city trade union chairman. If she offends Yang Dachuan, it will be very dangerous for Chai Qiaoying herself. But she is willing to go directly to the city trade union to make it clear for her subordinates, which shows that she is very extraordinary.
Chai Qiaoying said: "I should do this. You are from our factory office. He bullied our factory office staff, so of course I have to protect you. If our own people don't protect our own people, then what is the point of me as a leader?"
Xia Qingtang laughed: "You are right."
"Also, this time, it may not be just my fault. Normally, I went to report the situation to them, and even if the municipal union was quick, it would take at least a week to transfer Yang Dachuan back. If Yang Dachuan didn't want to leave, I'm afraid it would be delayed for a while. I was actually very surprised that it was resolved so quickly. I don't know if something else happened in the meantime, so the higher-ups transferred him back so urgently. I went there on Sunday morning, and in the afternoon I received a call from the municipal union at home, telling me that they hoped I could accompany Yang Dachuan to the office, because Yang Dachuan had to come over to pack up his personal belongings and would return to the municipal union to work on Monday. I was very surprised at the time, but also very happy, so I accompanied him to pack up. His expression was very ugly throughout the whole process, and he also said some unpleasant things to me in the middle. From the look of him, he didn't want to leave our factory so soon, so I wondered if there was anyone else involved?"
Xia Qingtang said: "Maybe my wife's family said something... Yang Dachuan's actions were getting more and more excessive. Even I couldn't just ignore it, so I went back and told my wife."
"So that's how it is. Now I understand. This is good. Your family can protect you, and I can feel at ease." Chai Qiaoying said, "You are a very promising young person. Work hard. I am optimistic about your future."
"Thank you, Director Chai." Xia Qingtang was very happy.
During lunch break, Xia Qingtang first took two photos of Shi Xiaoyu, and then asked Tan Hongmei to take a group photo of the two of them in front of the office building.
Shi Xiaoyu was very happy: "Thank you, Xiaoxia, it's great that you have a camera."
"You're welcome. We're so close now, why would you say that? If you want to take pictures next time, I can lend you my camera."
"I don't dare to borrow such an expensive thing. It would be terrible if it gets damaged. Besides, I don't know how to use a camera."
Xia Qingtang said: "It's very simple. If you want to learn, I can teach you."
"Forget it, forget it. I won't learn it. Next time I want to take pictures, I'll ask you to take them for me. I think our factory is very suitable for taking pictures. The sports field over there is so big, and there are many trees. If we go there to take pictures, it should be very beautiful."
"Then wait until I change the new film, I'll bring it over and take two more photos for you at the sports field."
"Okay, thank you."
After taking the photos, neither of them took a lunch break, but happily returned to the office and started working with Cheng Shuangmin.
In order to share the work left by Yang Dachuan, Cheng Shuangmin returned to the office after lunch and started working.
Seeing that Xia Qingtang and Shi Xiaoyu came to help him, Cheng Shuangmin didn't hesitate to assign some of the work at hand to them.
Seeing that everyone was working, Li Zifang did not take a lunch break but shared the work with everyone.
Only Wang Qing came back to take a look. He put down his lunch box and went out with his ping-pong tennis ball.
Shi Xiaoyu curled her lips and said, "This guy is really..."
Xia Qingtang smiled and said, "It's okay. We have enough people. We don't need him."
After a busy day, Xia Qingtang returned home from work and immediately told Yang Dachuan that he had been called back.
"Did you help with something? Director Chai also said today that if she was the only one to talk, it probably wouldn't have happened so quickly. They suddenly brought Yang Dachuan back on Sunday, so someone else must have done something."
Xie Jinxuan said: "I originally wanted to ask my grandfather to go and talk to Yang Dachuan's father, but my grandfather has been very busy with work recently, so I didn't want to disturb him. I thought about it and went to talk to Yang Dachuan's father myself."
"Wow, you went to him yourself, and you just told him straight?"
"Yes, I simply told him that his son had caused great trouble to my wife, and hoped that he could take good care of Yang Dachuan and not cause any irreparable consequences. After listening to me, he said that he already knew and asked me not to worry, he knew what to do." Xie Jinxuan said: "That's his own son, he certainly knows what kind of person Yang Dachuan is, so if I go and tell him, he should immediately let Yang Dachuan return to work at the Municipal Federation of Trade Unions. If he continues to stay in your factory, who knows what trouble he will cause."
"What? Has the news that he makes friends with many female employees in our factory spread outside?"
"Yes, it has spread outside, and I have heard about it. After all, Yang Dachuan is well-known in the city. Everyone knows that he is hospitable, young and outstanding, and likes to make friends. If you ask anyone, most of them will know Yang Dachuan. So, if he did something, he basically can't hide it."
Xia Qingtang said: "Then his father is just going with the flow this time, right? He should have taken care of his son in the first place, and now that you've gone over and said something, it's like you're helping him."
"I hope his father is a sensible man. If he doesn't discipline his son strictly for the things he has done, and if he offends other people in the future, it will not be so easy to resolve." Xie Jinxuan said.
"Then... after grandpa retires, will Yang Dachuan's father take revenge on us? Of course, I'm not afraid of these. I'm mainly worried about you."
"If his father is not a fool, he will not help his son to avenge us for such a thing. It is said that a lean camel is bigger than a horse. Even if my grandfather retires in the future, won't he still have a few close subordinates or old friends? If he really dares to do anything, our family will not let him go. In terms of foundation, how can his Yang family compare with ours?" Xie Jinxuan took Xia Qingtang's hand away, "So don't worry."
"I'm relieved. I'll go cook now." Xia Qingtang happily went to cook.
After Yang Dachuan left, there were no more annoying people in the office. Although Wang Qing still came to please her occasionally, such villains could not have any impact on Xia Qingtang, so they could be ignored.
Other colleagues are very serious and responsible, and the leaders are also dedicated to their work. The working atmosphere here is very good.
Xia Qingtang's work in the new electrical appliance factory went more and more smoothly, and he gradually gave up the idea of returning to the cotton mill.
More than a week later, a reporter from the Workers' Daily finally came to our door.
Gu Wei came alone this time and did not bring a photographer, but he also brought a camera and might take a photo of Xia Qingtang later.
This one-on-one interview had been approved by Director Peter, so when Gu Wei came to the door, he simply said a few words to Chai Qiaoying, and Chai Qiaoying said, "Xiao Xia, this interview was agreed before, you can accompany reporter Gu to the small conference room and have a good chat."
"Okay, I got it." Xia Qingtang packed up all the things on the table, locked it, and then followed Gu Wei out with the key.
"Reporter Gu, please come this way. Our small meeting room is on the first floor. The environment there is pretty good and you can talk with confidence." Xia Qingtang said.
Gu Wei looked at the buildings upstairs and downstairs and said, "Your place is still better. The house is big and beautiful. It's nothing like ours. My office has been used for many years. The desks and chairs are all broken. Sometimes it leaks easily when it rains heavily. Look at your place. You will feel better when working here, right?"
Xia Qingtang said: "Indeed, I was not very willing to come here when I first came here, but because the environment here is very good, and the leaders and colleagues are all easy to get along with, I feel at ease working here now."
"Oh, you didn't want to come here before? This is a new electrical appliance factory built by foreigners. For our entire city, this may be the best place to work." Gu Wei said curiously.
As they were talking, they had already reached the door of the conference room on the first floor. Xia Qingtang opened the door and invited Gu Wei in.
Because the other party was a gay, Xia Qingtang did not close the door of the meeting room as per convention.
She first took out clean teacups and tea cans from the cabinet, then borrowed the thermos from Tan Hongmei next door and made a cup of tea for Gu Wei, and then both of them sat down.
Xia Qingtang said: "I was born and raised in a cotton mill. After graduating from high school, I naturally went to work in the cotton mill. For me, the cotton mill is a very special place, and I feel safe staying there. So when the higher-ups first proposed to transfer me here, I disagreed in my heart."
"Then why did you agree to it later?"
"The higher-ups said they were really short of people. Now that things have come to that point, if I don't come... I'd feel really sorry for everyone."
Gu Wei laughed: "Xia Qingtang has a good heart."
Xia Qingtang also smiled: "Reporter Gu, have some tea."
Gu Wei took a sip of hot tea and said, "Then let's start the interview now."
"OK."
"Let's first talk about your experience in the cotton mill. As a front-line female textile worker at that time, how did you think of writing articles and submitting them to our Workers' Newspaper?" Gu Wei took out a notebook and looked at Xia Qingtang seriously.
He is already in his thirties and is a very experienced journalist. When Xia Qingtang communicated with him, he could clearly feel relaxed and happy.
He started by asking questions about Xia Qingtang's first submission, and then gradually asked about how Xia Qingtang learned English.
During this period, he was very concerned about Xia Qingtang's thoughts and asked several times: "Others may not dare to do this. Why did you decide to do this? What were you thinking at the time?"
Of course, Xia Qingtang did not say what she really thought. She cleverly changed her words.
She said: "I have loved learning since I was young, but I didn't catch up with that time. When I was in middle school, the textbooks were simpler than before, and we couldn't go to college like the young people now. But for me, the love of learning is like engraved in my bones. No matter where I work or what I do, I always hope that I can become better, understand more knowledge, and understand more truths. So, I want to learn not for the sake of gaining any benefits, but just to become a better person. In our current situation, since we want to develop the economy, every young person should set an example, start with me, and work hard to improve myself, so that we can keep up with the development and progress of the whole society. Reporter Gu, do you think I am right?"
Gu Wei nodded seriously, with a look of admiration on his face: "You are right to think so, and you said it very well. As an old reporter, I have been working in this position for many years. Although I usually work hard to learn in my job, I have never thought about learning other skills outside of my job. Your interview today has inspired me a lot. I am still young, and there are many years in the future. I can also find a direction to learn from now on."
After asking about work and study, Gu Wei said with great interest: "Because this is a character interview, it will inevitably involve some questions about family life. If you don't mind, can I ask you a few questions?"
"You can ask first. If I don't think it's appropriate, I won't answer. Is that okay?" Xia Qingtang said.
"Of course, let's get started now. First of all, I'm curious about why you spend so much time on self-study in your spare time. But you said you are married, so does your spouse support your study? If you delay family matters because of studying, will he be unhappy?"
"Of course not. My husband is the one who supports me in my studies the most. In fact, he was the one who taught me how to write in the beginning. Half of my current writing level is due to my own efforts, and the other half is due to his teaching." Speaking of Xie Jinxuan, Xia Qingtang couldn't help but smile.
Gu Wei said: "So your lover supports your study and he also hopes that you can become better, right?"
"Yes, because my lover is a very outstanding person. If I don't study hard and become better, I will not be able to keep up with him. So, at home, we will encourage each other. After dinner in the evening, we often sit at the dining table together to read and study."
"This is so rare!" Gu Wei was very surprised. "This is the first time I've heard of a young family like yours. What does your spouse do for a living?"
"He used to work, but now he's been admitted to university, so he's studying."
"So your spouse is a college student. No wonder he supports your study so much. By the way, since your spouse is a college student, why haven't you ever thought about going to college?"
Xia Qingtang said: "I have said before that I have loved learning since I was a child, but everyone's qualifications are limited. I am not a very smart person. Even if I put in a lot of effort, I may not be able to get such good scores as others. For me, it is very difficult to go to college. I clearly recognize my shortcomings, so I don't choose to go to college. I just want to master the knowledge I want to master within the scope of my own efforts, and that's good enough."
Gu Wei couldn't help but applaud: "Secretary Xia, you are really an outstanding young man. Your insights are very unique and advanced. I believe that when this interview is published, many people will be touched and inspired."
"Thank you for your compliment. If everyone can get some encouragement from my insignificant efforts, it will be a great compliment to me." Xia Qingtang said.
After the interview, Gu Wei packed up his notebook and pen and said, "Can I take a photo of you? As a profile, I want to publish the photo in the newspaper. But if you don't agree, forget it. After all, you are very beautiful. I can understand that you want to avoid some trouble."
Xia Qingtang smiled and said, "It's okay, you can take a picture."
Everyone has seen the photos published in newspapers many times, but they are not actually clear. Even if a person is very good-looking, once printed in a newspaper, they will be blurry. At most, only people who know them can recognize them. Therefore, Xia Qingtang was not worried that publishing the photos would cause trouble.
Gu Wei said, "Then I will take a photo of you in front of your office building. This way I can capture your whole body and your face won't be so clear."
"Okay, no problem." Xia Qingtang led Gu Wei out.
After taking the photos, Gu Wei said, "Today's interview is over. Thank you very much for your cooperation. I will go up to say hello to your leader and then I will go back. I will send the draft to your assistant Yan in a few days."
"Okay, let's go upstairs now."
Gu Wei went upstairs to say hello to Chai Qiaoying, then left on his bicycle.
After Xia Qingtang saw him off, he returned to the office.
His colleagues looked at him curiously. Shi Xiaoyu was the first to ask, "Xiao Xia, Xiao Xia, I heard that the reporter from the Workers' Newspaper wants to write an interview with you. What did you talk about? What is the content of this interview?"
"It's some content related to work and study. You will be able to see the details when the report comes out." Xia Qingtang said.
Wang Qing said, "Secretary Xia, you are really amazing. After accepting this interview, there is such a big interview. If it is published, you will definitely be the first person to be promoted in our office in the future!"
Xia Qingtang said: "This is just an interview, it doesn't mean anything, our factory shouldn't read those things. If there is a promotion, it will definitely go to the one with the best work ability and the hardest work, and that person is definitely not me."
Shi Xiaoyu said, "It's not me, but I haven't thought about getting promoted. For me, working hard is enough. But, Xiao Xia, I'm really happy for you. You can accept this kind of interview, which shows that you must be extraordinary. When it's published, I will take your report to show my family. I want to proudly tell them that this Secretary Xia is my good colleague and good friend!"
"Thank you." Xia Qingtang was indeed very happy to see Shi Xiaoyu being so frank.
Gu Wei delivered the first draft three days later. He first gave it to Yan Jianshun to read. Yan Jianshun expressed no objection, so he went to the factory office again, knocked on the door and asked Xia Qingtang to leave.
"Your former assistant has already approved this report," said Gu Wei.
"Really? That's a good thing."
"No need to revise it, of course it's good. By the way, do you want to take a look at it?"
Xia Qingtang said: "If I am not satisfied after reading it, will you revise it?"
"Of course I will. After all, you are the protagonist of this article. If you think it is not good enough, I will definitely rewrite it." Gu Wei handed a few sheets of manuscript paper to Xia Qingtang.
Xia Qingtang took it and started reading. As she read, she found that Gu Wei had strong writing skills. Moreover, the article did not have any negative bias and was full of positive reports about her.
No matter who reads this interview, they will probably be moved by Xia Qingtang's ordinary deeds. Although these are just ordinary little things, after being written by Gu Wei, they become very passionate and positive. At the same time, it will also give young people an idea, that is, as long as they work hard, there will be hope.
"It's very well written, reporter Gu, thank you so much this time. I didn't expect you to write about an ordinary person like me so well, I'm almost embarrassed." Xia Qingtang handed the manuscript back.
Gu Wei smiled and said, "Don't be so modest. You are not an ordinary person. Compared with ordinary people, you are already quite outstanding. Otherwise, why would I interview you? Well, since you have read it and found no problem, I will go back now. This interview will be published in the next issue of the Workers' Newspaper, so you can pay attention to the time."
"Okay, thank you. I'll take you out." Xia Qingtang sent him out and couldn't help but put a happy smile on his face.
Although she is not a vain person, she feels happy that her efforts have been recognized and published in newspapers with great fanfare.
The weather is getting warmer. It is already late spring and it is sunny almost every day.
This interview was also published on a very sunny day. After the newspaper was delivered to the office, Shi Xiaoyu was the first to rush over, grab the newspaper and start reading.
Wang Qing also leaned over to read it. He took only one glance and said in amazement, "Such a long article, incredible! Secretary Xia, you really stole the show this time!"
Xia Qingtang didn't say anything, just smiled.
Soon, everyone had seen the report and everyone was full of praise for it.
"It's really well written. This reporter is really talented!" Shi Xiaoyu said, "And you didn't even tell me that you've put in so much effort to get to where you are today! Xiaoxia, although you're so young, you're really an amazing person. I want to learn from you!"
Li Zifang also said: "Yes, I didn't expect that Secretary Xia actually worked hard as a front-line textile worker."
Even Cheng Shuangmin, who usually doesn't talk much, said after reading the report: "Secretary Xia is indeed an extraordinary person. I think this report should be posted so that all the employees in our factory can read it. It should also inspire those young employees and encourage them to improve their own learning."
As she was speaking, Chai Qiaoying walked out of her small office.
"Xiaocheng's suggestion is very good. I also thought so. This report is very well written. I am very satisfied after reading it. It just so happens that our factory's publicity column has not been officially used yet. Why not... just post this up there?"
"I agree!" said Shi Xiaoyu.
"I agree too!" Li Zifang also nodded.
"Since everyone agrees, I'll post this report on the bulletin board later. Then the employees will be able to see it by lunchtime."
Shi Xiaoyu was very happy: "Yes! Director Chai, I will go and post it now!"
This report indeed caused quite an impact in the New Electrical Appliance Factory. At the beginning, everyone's impression of Xia Qingtang was that she was a very beautiful clerk who could speak foreign languages.
But now after reading this interview, everyone realized that Xia Qingtang had worked his way up step by step from the grassroots.
Of course, this report has different meanings to different people.
People who are more positive will think that since Xia Qingtang was able to work his way up from the grassroots level, then they can also get such opportunities through self-study.
But some people didn't think so. Many employees in the factory began to mock Xia Qingtang. They thought that she must have connections and background in her family, which was why she had ended up like this.
But no matter what others think, Xia Qingtang has become the most popular person in the entire factory during this period. No matter where she goes, many people greet her enthusiastically.
There are also some young people who really want to learn who come to her for advice and ask her what they should do if they also want to learn.
Xia Qingtang is very welcoming to such workers, but she does not have much experience and can only share her limited ideas with them, hoping to help her.
In addition to causing a sensation at the new electrical appliance factory, this interview also caused quite a stir at the cotton mill where she originally worked.
Chairman Qin and his colleagues were very happy after seeing the newspaper, and they posted the interview on the cotton mill's bulletin board so that everyone in the cotton mill could see it.
Xia Qingtang returned home by bus. Just as she started cooking, a security guard ran over and said that a female comrade named Wen Xiaoli came to see her.
Xia Qingtang ran out quickly and brought Wen Xiaoli in: "Why did you come here suddenly?"
Having not seen his old friend for a long time, Xia Qingtang was very happy and jumped up and down holding his good friend's hand.
Wen Xiaoli smiled and said, "I saw your interview in the Workers' Newspaper. It was really well written. We all saw it. The team leader asked me to come over and tell you that everyone in the workshop is happy for you."
"Thank you for coming here specially for this matter!" Xia Qingtang was very touched. She didn't expect that after being away for so long, everyone was still thinking about her.
"Of course, I wanted to come here on my own. In addition to helping the team leader and fellow workers convey their praise for you, I haven't seen you for a long time. We haven't met since you went to the new electrical appliance factory. I heard that your new factory is very busy, and I didn't know if I could disturb you. Today, in addition to congratulating you, I also wanted to ask how your work is going there. If you are not happy, you can still come back to our cotton mill." Wen Xiaoli said seriously.
Xia Qingtang said: "Don't worry, I am very happy working there. The factory is indeed very busy, but the leaders are very professional and everyone is devoted to their work. I just need to work hard and don't have to think about anything else, so I don't feel tired."
"So you don't plan to return to our cotton mill?"
“It should be.”
As they were talking, they had already reached the gate of the small courtyard. Xia Qingtang led Wen Xiaoli in and immediately shouted, "Jinxuan, Xiaoli is here to see me!"
Xie Jinxuan ran out: "Hello, Xiao Wen, long time no see."
"Yes, it's been a long time. Hello, Comrade Xie. I'm sorry to bother you guys by coming here out of nowhere."
"How is this a disturbance? Look, Qingtang is so happy because you came over! Come in, we are making dinner, it's a good time for you to have dinner before going back." Xie Jinxuan opened the door, went in and started making tea and getting snacks.
Wen Xiaoli sat down and chatted with Xie Jinxuan for a few insignificant words. She then said, "It's okay if you don't go back to the cotton mill. I've heard from them that the electrical appliance factory is a big one and you'll have a better career there. Although I'm reluctant to let you go, I feel relieved when I think that you'll have a good career."
"I can't bear to leave you either. I think about you often and even dream about you a few times."
"Then come back and see us when you are free."
"Then... next Sunday, how about inviting everyone to go to the park together?"
Wen Xiaoli said: "I'm afraid I can't do it next Sunday. I have some personal matters to attend to."
Her face turned slightly red when she said this, and she looked a little shy and timid.
Xia Qingtang immediately responded: "Have you found a partner? So you don't have time on Sunday?"
"Yes, I found a partner. Someone introduced him to me." Wen Xiaoli whispered, "Only my parents know about this."
Xia Qingtang immediately grabbed her hand and said, "Tell me quickly, what kind of person is he? How long have you two been together?"
"He is a very good person, an accountant at the shoe factory. My second aunt introduced him to me. I never thought... that an accountant like him would fall in love with me."
"Why would you say that? You're a very good girl. Isn't it natural for him to like you?"
Wen Xiaoli laughed: "But he is an accountant, an intellectual, and I work in the workshop."
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