Even so, in some people's eyes, Lin Ying was still just someone who wandered around aimlessly.
Everyone was especially happy on payday. It was their first paycheck from this place.
However, unlike the regular salaries of other military personnel, their wives are contract employees. Their salaries are paid by the border defense department itself, so they do not go through the military's account, but are personally distributed by Zhang Shanlin.
Zhang Shanlin comes to the fields every day, so he simply distributes wages here to save the military spouses the trouble of registering at the military base. It's better to just distribute them here and have everyone sign for them.
Moreover, this time, Zhang Shanlin not only brought everyone's wages, but Lin Ying's bonus also arrived.
In front of everyone, Zhang Shanlin first distributed everyone's wages. Finally, Zhang Shanlin addressed everyone:
"Everyone has worked hard during this time, and this money is what you deserve. I hope you will continue to work hard in the future!"
After he finished speaking, everyone excitedly applauded.
Zhang Shanlin waved his hand, signaling everyone to stop, before continuing, "Next, this honor is for our team leader, Lin Ying. Some time ago, Comrade Lin Ying made a treadmill wheel, which is now widely used throughout the country! Some farmers call it a 'wooden ox,' which is the 'wood' in 'wooden' and the 'mother' in 'not male, not female'! What does this mean? It means that this thing has really helped everyone."
The higher-ups have decided that Lin Ying's contribution to this matter is outstanding, therefore, she is hereby awarded a certificate of honor, 1,000 yuan in cash, 50 industrial vouchers, an aluminum thermos, and a washbasin! (Applause)
Upon hearing this, everyone's eyes were filled with disbelief. Good heavens, a thousand yuan! That's a year's salary for her husband!
Zhang Shanlin knew that the money was given by all three districts together. They had already reported the matter to their superiors, but there had been no result yet. They couldn't let their comrades feel wronged, so they discussed it together and decided that each district would give a portion as a reward.
To others, this amount of money may seem substantial, but in terms of the degree of contribution, it is not much at all.
"In addition, there's a reward for the dragon bone waterwheel: two hundred yuan from the farm, plus a thank-you banner! There's also the 45 yuan wage that Lin Ying notified us of. Comrade Lin Ying, please come and sign it."
Everyone felt a pang of envy thinking about how Lin Ying had gotten so much money. But they also knew that it was her own money, and there was nothing they could do about it.
For example, before, Lin Ying could eat meat at every meal, and they were envious. But what could they do? She still ate it every day, didn't she?
These people, after a while, get used to taking risks.
However, some people are not used to it:
"Wait a minute! Minister Zhang, there are some things I don't understand. Why is her salary 45 while everyone else's is 35? She didn't do anything. Everyone else is working themselves to the bone. Why does she get paid more than everyone else?"
Zhang Shanlin was getting a headache from this troublemaker. Why did this guy always cause so much trouble? Why not just go back after getting his degree properly? Why make such a fuss?
"Comrade Lin Ying is our planting consultant. I've mentioned before that she earns ten yuan more than others because of her consultant's salary."
Qiu Yue retorted, "Fine, you say her ten yuan is for consulting, but what about the rest? Everyone works so hard, and she's the only one who has it easy. Why should she get the same pay as everyone else? Besides, I know she hasn't worked in the fields for half a month. Why should she get a whole month's salary?"
Zhang Shanlin's good temper was almost worn away: "Comrade Lin Ying went out for training on official business, so of course she gets paid. Besides, the waterwheel she made really helped us a lot, didn't it?"
"She gets a salary and a bonus for working on the waterwheel? Didn't you say she was on official business? If it's official business, shouldn't the reward be shared by everyone? Or, if she gets the bonus, she can't get the salary. You can't give her both, can you?"
Zhang Shanlin was so angry he almost laughed. This kind of person was indeed quick-witted, but he never used his intelligence for anything worthwhile. He only used it for petty squabbles. He was no good at doing his job, but he was very good at stirring up trouble.
He realized that these people weren't here to gain prestige; they were simply seeking refuge.
People who escalate conflicts at the drop of a hat and constantly talk about capitalism are likely to have offended countless people.
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