Chapter 143
The next morning, Zhai Xiangqiang came to preside over the commendation meeting.
First, at the meeting, Li Jingdang, Zhou Jiani, Bai Haoyang, Liu Cuiyun, Tian Yumei, and Hou Jingguo were praised, with Zhou Jiani and Li Jingdang being especially praised for their contributions to the weaving factory and the Qianjin Brigade.
In the crowd, Liu Cuiyun's eyes were red with excitement. She never thought that one day she would hear the commune director praising her. She just went there to help. Looking at Zhou Jiani over there, her eyes were full of gratitude. She could not forget that this opportunity was given to her by Comrade Xiao Zhou.
Hou Jingguo came over specially and grinned from below.
As for the emphasis on praising Li Jingdang and Zhou Jiani, no one else had any objection.
Especially the local members, they all know very well how the weaving factory in their village developed.
Afterwards, Zhai Xiangqiang praised Zhang Laosi, Sheng Manliang and other craftsmen in the factory, and also praised other brigades for their strong support for export production during this period.
At the same time, adjustments to positions within the factory were announced.
Zhai Xiangqiang: "With approval from the county level, I have officially resigned as secretary of the weaving factory and will no longer hold any position there. Comrade Zhang Baosheng will be appointed secretary, and he has resigned as factory director. Comrade Li Jingdang will be appointed factory director, and he has resigned as deputy factory director... Comrade Zhou Jiani has resigned as head of the sales department and will become head of the design department. Simultaneously, Xihe Commune is preparing to establish a craft products group to coordinate and oversee the development of weaving crafts in Xihe Commune... Comrade Zhou Jiani will be the group leader. A meeting of all commune brigade cadres will be held in a few days, and details will be announced at the meeting."
The members below were whispering, "What does this mean? Is Zhou Jiani a factory cadre or a commune cadre?"
"Both. Comrade Xiao Zhou is both a factory cadre and a commune cadre."
"A few days ago, I heard that the commune was going to transfer Comrade Xiao Zhou..."
"Transfer? Why transfer Xiao Zhou? Comrade Xiao Zhou is the lucky star of our Qianjin Brigade. What will we do if he's transferred away?"
"He shouldn't be transferred now. Even Comrade Xiao Zhou is still a member of our Forward Brigade."
"No, you didn't understand. Xiao Zhou got a promotion, so she must be transferred to the commune, just like Director Zhai used to be, serving as both the director of the commune and the secretary of our factory. Comrade Xiao Zhou's promotion is a good thing..."
"It's a good thing, but..."
But why do I feel so reluctant?
Zhai Xiangqiang continued his speech: "In view of the outstanding performance of all the comrades in the factory and the achievements of the factory in recent times, after a collective meeting and discussion by the Municipal and County Party Committees, we have approved four regular employee positions at Qianjin Knitting Factory."
With a bang, the whole place was boiling.
This is like boiling water in a frying pan, the boiling energy cannot be suppressed.
The cadres of all ranks in the Qianjin Brigade had red eyes from excitement. Although the quota belonged to the factory, this honor was very moving.
The educated youth in the village were all infected by this emotion, and their faces turned red with excitement.
How can I not be excited if I have the opportunity to obtain a city hukou even if I don’t return to the city?
"Only four... That's too few. It has nothing to do with us."
Several people did not enter the weaving factory.
"There's definitely a chance. There's always hope, right? What if this knitting factory becomes state-owned someday? Wouldn't all the workers get regular jobs?"
"How long will it take? ...No, when will the factory start hiring again?"
People from other brigades working in the factory are extremely envious, but for now they can only watch with envy.
Zhai Xiangqiang smiled and waited for everyone's emotions to calm down before he spoke again, "This is only the first batch of quotas. As long as our weaving factory develops well and our commune's weaving industry develops well, I believe there will be second and third batches of quotas."
The members were unable to calm down completely and were still discussing with each other in low voices.
"Ordinary workers definitely won't get their turn. This first batch should be given to village and factory cadres first, right?"
"Needless to say? Good things like this must be prioritized for cadres first."
"Cadre... Zhang Baosheng shouldn't be needed, right? He's the team leader. Although his household registration is in the village, he enjoys benefits similar to those of a worker. He gets a monthly salary and coupon subsidies. It wouldn't make much sense for him to take up this position."
"Liu Tong is the village accountant and also the factory accountant, but he only takes the salary from the village. His benefits are much worse than Zhang Baosheng's. I guess he has to take one."
"After Li Jingdang was demoted, his household registration was returned to the village. Shouldn't he be promoted back? Not counting Zhang Baosheng's, Liu Tong got one, Li Jingdang got one, and Comrade Xiao Zhou shouldn't get one too?"
"Comrade Xiao Zhou must have it. No one is more qualified than Comrade Xiao Zhou..."
"Comrade Xiao Zhou definitely won't take up this position. Didn't Director Zhai just say that Comrade Xiao Zhou is being transferred to the commune? Do you think that just the person will move there, but not his household registration and food supply?"
As everyone was discussing, Zhai Xiangqiang once again signaled for silence and said with a smile, "After a collective meeting of the factory cadres, it was decided that this first batch of quotas would first be given to our skilled craftsmen..."
This news shocked everyone again.
"What?"
"So that's Zhang Laosi and the others?"
"Wow, I never expected this. This is incredible."
"Oh, this, this is really unexpected. No one can say anything about this. With this skill, he is the pillar of the factory."
"This is a brilliant decision. This is simply... Oh my God, doesn't this mean that as long as we do our job well and work hard, we too can have a chance?"
Zhai Xiangqiang smiled and said, "...when the quota is approved in the future, we can't just let our management stand by and watch. Outstanding cadres and outstanding employees will have the opportunity to become regular employees."
"Next, we will announce the first batch of regularization quotas."
"After assessment and screening by the factory and village, and approval by the commune and the county party committee, the first batch of candidates for regular employment are: Zhang Shengli, Sheng Manliang, Liu Zhaoye, and Liu Hongjun."
Zhang Shengli is Zhang Laosi.
The eyes of the few people who were called out were red with excitement. Who would have thought that after a lifetime, they could still become workers at this age.
The other craftsmen were jealous, but none of them could express their dissatisfaction.
Almost all the younger skilled workers in the Qianjin Brigade were taught by these people. Even those of the same generation as Zhang Laosi were impressed by their skills. They could only work hard to ensure that they could get formal job positions in the future, so that they can pass on the skills to their sons and grandsons.
The families of Zhang Laosi and his friends were so happy that they kept wiping away tears.
He covered his eyes with his rough hands filled with grain, and after a long while, he calmed down. He sniffed hard and murmured, "Thank you to the government, thank you to the commune, thank you to the village, and thank you to Comrade Xiao Zhou. Without her, our village would not have developed to this point..."
His son stood beside him, tears in his eyes.
The workers from other villages were envious. Someone shouted, "Director, will we have a chance to get this formal job in the future?"
The villagers certainly didn't want the money to go to waste, and just as they were about to say a few words of comfort, they heard Director Zhai say firmly, "Yes!" He turned to the other members and said, "The Qianjin Weaving Factory is recruiting outstanding craftsmen. As long as you have good skills, outstanding performance, and have made contributions to the factory, you have the opportunity to become a regular employee, not just in the Qianjin Brigade!"
The other teams applauded loudly!
The members of the Qianjin Brigade murmured quietly, feeling distressed before the quota was even released: "It should only be given to our village."
"Yeah, there aren't many workers in our village yet, how can we send them out?"
Zhang Baosheng said loudly: "This time the task is heavy and the time is tight. Thanks to the help of other brother teams, whether it is raw materials or talents, they all come to help us as soon as we call. Our Qianjin Team is not that ruthless. They have paid for us, and we must repay them when it is time to repay them. From now on, this quota will be fair to all our factory employees. Just like..."
He looked at Zhou Jiani and said, "Just like what Xiao Zhou and Comrade Zhou Jiani said, every craftsman deserves our respect, regardless of whether they are from the Qianjin Brigade or any other brigade..."
Behind the crowd, Liu Ailing stood there biting her lip. She didn't expect her luck to be so bad that she ran into a village meeting as soon as she came back.
Some time ago, she heard that the Qianjin Brigade was going to the south to participate in the Canton Fair, and Zhou Jiani also participated. She felt mixed emotions and indescribable jealousy and resentment.
Now that her punishment period is over, she has returned to listen to the arrangements. As soon as she arrived, she heard the commune leaders praising Zhou Jiani.
She serves as a cadre in the factory and is also the leader of a group in the commune. Just now, she heard the villagers whispering that Zhou Jiani's household registration and food supply may be transferred to the commune. What does this mean?
Zhou Jiani is going to restore her urban household registration.
Liu Ailing clenched her fists to cheer herself up, and quickly analyzed the current situation in her mind.
Since the commune has set up a group and Zhou Jiani is the group leader, her future work focus will definitely be on the commune. As for the factory, if I'm not mistaken, she should just be a figurehead and rarely participate in management.
Actually, this is quite good. Zhou Jiani can feel more at ease if she doesn't come back often. The Qianjin Brigade is developing better and better now. It has been reported in newspapers several times. Now, the factory even has a quota for formal workers, and it has only been half a year.
Liu Ailing's breathing was a little heavy, and her eyes were shining. She must seize the opportunity to stand out, but she would just develop later than Zhou Jiani.
The meeting ended and as the crowd was about to disperse, Liu Ailing hurriedly turned around and left first, going to the village committee to wait for Zhang Baosheng to report.
The meeting lasted a little longer than originally scheduled, so it was time for lunch.
Zhai Xiangqiang smiled at Zhou Jiani and said, "Comrade Xiao Zhou, have Captain Zhang issue you a letter of introduction this afternoon to transfer your household registration and food allowance. Then go directly to the commune to find Zhao Hongchang and have him take you to the Youth League Office to get a certificate and register your household registration. If there's nothing else, report to the commune tomorrow and meet your group members."
Zhang Baosheng asked, "Why is it so urgent? Aren't we going to hold a meeting of all the commune and brigade cadres?"
Zhai Xiangqiang smiled and said, "That's a task assignment. There's no need to wait until after the brigade cadre meeting to transfer the household registration and food supply. The sooner we get it done, the better."
Zhou Jiani smiled and said, "Okay, Director, I'll go and meet our Captain Zhang after dinner."
Zhang Baosheng smiled cheerfully. He just couldn't bear to do so, but he certainly wouldn't block Comrade Xiao Zhou from transferring his relationship.
"Go home quickly for dinner. I'll wait for you at the commune in the afternoon." After saying this, Zhai Xiangqiang politely declined Zhang Baosheng's invitation to stay for dinner and rode away on his bike.
Li Jingdang smiled and said, "Congratulations, Comrade Zhou, you've regained your urban household registration."
Zhou Jiani didn't get carried away and said seriously, "No matter if you have an urban or rural household registration, our purpose is to serve the people!"
Liu Tong smiled and said, "That can't be wrong."
The members nearby heard this and came over to ask. They confirmed that Zhou Jiani would take her household registration with her when she got promoted. They were reluctant to let her go, but they also knew that this was a good thing, and that Comrade Zhou was worth it!
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