Chapter 145
Zhou Jiani has a bicycle ticket in her hand, a new ticket from this year's Spring Festival, valid until the end of this year, but she wants to buy a 26-inch bicycle, which is perfect for riding. However, bicycles are hard to buy now. 28-inch bicycles may not be available every day, and 26-inch bicycles are even rarer.
Zhao Hongchang agreed immediately.
After running around all afternoon, it was almost time to get off work. Zhou Jiani politely expressed her desire to treat Zhao Hongchang to a meal, but Zhao Hongchang quickly waved his hand and said, "This is the job my boss assigned me. We'll be colleagues from now on. Comrade Zhou, there's no need to be so polite. I'll show you around the office and introduce you to two team members..."
A small office with three sets of half-worn desks and chairs. Yes, the conditions are not as good as Zhou Jiani imagined. There are currently three people in the handicraft group. She is the team leader, and the other two members are Song Chao and Zhao Yuzhen.
Song Chao was originally from the commune. He was not tall, had dark skin, and wore a pair of glasses on his nose.
Zhao Yuzhen was transferred from the street. She has a round face, two short braids, two dimples when she smiles, and speaks quickly and clearly.
Both of them are a few years older than Zhou Jiani, but they both have to call her "Team Leader Zhou".
Zhou Jiani smiled and said, "Hello, Comrade Song, hello, Comrade Zhao."
"Hello, Team Leader Zhou!"
"You guys are busy, I'll come over and take a look first."
Zhou Jiani looked at her future office space.
Her desk was by the window, while Song Chao and Zhao Yuzhen's desks were on the left side of the door. The two desks were put together, and they sat opposite each other.
Zhao Hongchang: "The house is not spacious right now, so we have to squeeze in for now. The commune will expand this year and build some new offices. We can adjust the space then."
Zhou Jiani was a little surprised: "Expanding?"
She was very sure that this had never happened in her previous life. At this time in her previous life, the commune had just expanded the primary school, and now...
Zhou Jiani suddenly realized that the commune had spent less money on expanding the primary school. In addition, the staffing industry was booming, and now there was an additional department, so the office was not enough, so they decided to expand.
There is this factor, but it is not the only one.
Zhai Xiangqiang planned that the vegetable greenhouses would be in full bloom this year, and the commune would have to add departments in the future, so he planned to expand the office.
Of course, it's just a plan.
After all the procedures were completed, Zhou Jiani went to report to Zhai Xiangqiang and also to see if her leader had any instructions for her.
Zhai Xiangqiang pointed to the plan she had submitted earlier and said, "I've revised some details, adding and subtracting. Take it back and take a look. Tomorrow morning, I'll have a meeting with your department. Tomorrow afternoon, the captains of each team will come to the meeting to discuss the next work arrangements..."
Zhou Jiani nodded seriously: "Okay, Director."
Zhai Xiangqiang smiled and said, "You don't need to be too stressed. I'll delegate some authority to you. You can use your talents freely. Work hard and strive to boost the establishment of our Xihe Commune."
Zhou Jiani was delighted, her lips curled up, and she said, "Then I have an idea. Thank you, leader."
After riding back to the Qianjin Brigade and parking the bike, Zhang Baosheng asked, "Is everything done?"
Zhou Jiani smiled: "It's done."
Zhang Baosheng was also sincerely happy for Zhou Jiani, saying repeatedly, "Very good, very good. Work hard and strive to move up to the county level. Then you will be a county-level cadre who walked out of our Qianjin Brigade."
When I think about it this way, I feel quite proud.
Zhou Jiani smiled and said, "Thanks to your good words, no matter where I go, I will always be from our Qianjin Brigade. This is my second home."
Zhang Baosheng said happily, "That's right." Then he asked, "You'll go to work tomorrow, right?"
"Yes, I will officially report tomorrow."
Zhang Baosheng: "You can ride the bicycle first. We'll talk about it when you buy one."
Zhou Jiani was not polite and said, "Secretary Xiao Zhao asked me to ask the town supply and marketing cooperative for me. As long as the goods arrive there, I will return them."
"Don't worry, take it and ride it."
Zhou Jiani went to the factory again.
Stimulated by the quota of regular employees, the factory workers are now enthusiastic and are all working hard.
Everyone also knew that Comrade Xiao Zhou had regained his urban household registration, but he did not return to the provincial capital and was still a member of their Xihe Commune.
But no one disagreed. The Qianjin Brigade could have achieved its current glory thanks to Comrade Xiao Zhou. Without Comrade Xiao Zhou's ideas, there would be no Qianjin Weaving Factory.
Moreover, the ideas for these styles came from Comrade Xiao Zhou.
When they saw her come in, they all smiled and congratulated her, and were sincerely happy for her.
Someone else asked her, "Section Chief Zhou, what is the specific responsibility of the group established by the commune?"
The name is quite literary, something like Handicraft Group.
Zhou Jiani smiled and said, "It is responsible for coordinating the development of the entire commune's establishment industry."
To put it simply, in the early stages, I just did odd jobs.
After all, the department had just been established, so they were feeling their way through many things. The system might improve over time, but they would have to do some rough work first before it was perfected.
Zhao Mei was also happy. When she came over, she whispered, "When can I congratulate you?"
It was indeed something worth celebrating, but Zhou Jiani was now considered a commune cadre, so she had to consider the impact. She reluctantly declined and said with a smile, "I'd better not show it off for now. Uncle Si and the others didn't say anything about showing off. As a junior, it wouldn't be good for me to be too high-profile."
Zhao Mei thought about it and agreed, but how could she just say thank you verbally for such a big event? A few days ago, Jiani came back from the south and brought Huihui a gift.
She was thinking about finding some time to make a pair of shoes for Jiani.
God knows Zhang Laosi and the others were almost overjoyed, but the happier they were, the quieter they became. They also agreed with each other to be just like usual, not to celebrate or show off, but to be happy in secret and work harder than before for fear of arousing jealousy from others.
So when Zhou Jiani walked in, she saw Zhang Laosi and the others all looking solemn. Zhou Jiani chuckled and said, "It's not that serious, is it? You guys got the first batch of qualifications based on your skills, what are you afraid of?"
Zhang Laosi had been serious all afternoon, but when he saw Zhou Jiani come in, he finally grinned and said, "Isn't it because you're afraid of being envied?"
Sheng Manliang and the others also laughed happily. They had been holding it in for the whole afternoon and were really tired.
Everyone asked Zhou Jiani about the household registration transfer: "Is it all done?"
"It's done!"
A few people could only express their congratulations verbally and really couldn't be too high-profile.
Li Jingdang happened to come over to inquire about Zhou Jiani's procedures today. After a few words, Zhou Jiani talked about her future work arrangements. She said, "At this stage, our factory is mainly focusing on export orders and the storage stool series. We will release new products in the storage stool series later. I have drawn the drawings, you guys should think about them first... We have added carpentry to the design, and we will recruit some carpentry talents in the future. I think this product can also be launched..."
Zhou Jiani handed over the prepared design drawings. Zhang Laosi and the others put down their work and went to take a look. The first drawing was a small stool that was a combination of woven wood. After just one glance at it, filled with grain, they said, "It looks good."
Zhou Jiani advised: "Don't rush to produce samples, focus on orders first."
Li Jingdang asked Zhou Jiani, "Are you going to divide up the domestic orders?"
Zhou Jiani nodded.
This is the temporary plan. In fact, if there are continuous export orders in the future, the Qianjin Brigade can just focus on exports and assign other orders to other brigades.
Li Jingdang and the others had no objection, and Zhang Laosi and the others knew that they could not handle so many orders, so they were mentally prepared. Besides, Comrade Xiao Zhou came from the Qianjin Brigade, so how could they be left without work in the factory in the future?
After chatting for a while, Zhou Jiani asked about the exchange and learning with the neighboring city. Li Jingdang said, "We've discussed it with them. Let's set up four people for the first batch. Our people will go there in mid-June, and their people will come here. We'll discuss the quota in a couple of days."
Although they said they were not celebrating, Zhang Laosi and his family secretly made dumplings at home. It was not a good idea to celebrate in a big way. Wasn't it better to just enjoy the fun among family members?
Zhou Jiani had not originally planned to celebrate, but Comrade Xiao Qiu was so kind as to stew a chicken, and Yu Wanxia and Sun Ping also made dumplings at home.
Bai Haoyang was on duty at the factory tonight and didn't come. Wang Qianjin went home to take a shower and change clothes before coming, but he still had a faint smell of feces on his body.
But everyone has gotten used to it, and he is very motivated and knows a lot about breeding. Zhou Jiani suggested that he visit the village committee more often.
Wang Qianjin was puzzled: "Why would I go to the village committee to learn how to raise pigs?"
Zhou Jiani: "Show your face! Take the initiative to ask for progress."
Wang Qianjin was chewing the chicken head with great relish, and said in confusion, "I really want to be buried in the pigpen. Is this not considered progress?"
He was pestering the veterinarian that day to learn how to make eggs for pigs. He was very eager to learn and his teacher kept praising him.
Zhou Jiani said, "Go to the village and ask them to talk to the farm about arranging for you to go there for training. When it comes to breeding, the technicians there are more professional than those in our village."
Wang Qianjin blinked and said, "Didn't you say last time that you would find a chance to ask the villagers for me?"
Zhou Jiani glanced at him and said, "Of course it's okay for us to ask, but even if we do, your impression in the village will still be ranked behind ours. You should take the initiative and show yourself to the village officials. If the village really agrees, they will help you get it. You can learn the skills while also making a better impression in front of the village officials..."
Wang Qianjin sighed and slammed the table. He understood that he had to let the villagers see his progress instead of burying his head in the pigsty.
No matter how well he does there, it is only his master who says he is good, and he has to get the village cadres to say he is good.
Of course, the prerequisite is that once he asks for it, he must come back with real skills and be able to create real benefits for the village.
"I understand. Thank you, Comrade Zhou!"
After dinner, Zhou Jiani went back and carefully read the plan that had been revised by Director Zhai, and wrote a new one. She went to bed to rest only after she finished her work.
The next morning, Zhou Jiani woke up yawning. Thinking about it, she felt a little painful that she couldn't sleep in until her new job got on track.
Even during the Canton Fair, I never got up so early after a few days of luck.
After all, the venue doesn’t open that early.
She looked at her watch and it was only 6:15. She got up and boiled some water, then went to wash up.
Usually it was Yu Wanxia who got up to cook porridge, but today she got up even earlier than Yu Wanxia.
Last night I stewed a chicken and left a lunch box of meat and a lunch box of soup. I covered them with lids and put them in a basin of cold water. They didn't go bad. I'll boil the water later and put the noodles in.
So this morning's breakfast was chicken noodle soup with some chicken nuggets.
Yu Wanxia got up while waiting for the noodles to come out of the pot.
It wasn't easy to see Jiani at this time in the morning, so Yu Wanxia smiled with her eyes curved and said, "Will you always get up at this time from now on?"
Zhou Jiani looked like she was still sleepy and said, "Not necessarily, but it's just the beginning, we can't just go on time." We'll talk about it when she gets used to it.
After each of them ate a bowl of noodles, Zhou Jiani went back to the room to change clothes.
A white short-sleeved shirt with black pants and a pair of black cloth shoes is both neat and simple.
After all, you are a government official. You can't wear that shirt with a lotus leaf collar. It looks too undignified.
Her hair was combed meticulously and tied into a bun at the back of her head.
Seeing that Yu Wanxia's expression unconsciously became serious, Zhou Jiani knew that this outfit was quite successful.
He slung the backpack over his shoulder, looked down, and said to Yu Wanxia, "Go to the factory and order me a small briefcase. I don't want a crossbody strap, just a hand strap. It should be a small men's version. The overall size should be tucked in by an inch and a half, and the color should be more sedate."
Yu Wanxia nodded blankly and watched Zhou Jiani leave with a solemn face. She couldn't help but touch her chest. Jiani was so serious!
But he really looks a bit like a window clerk in the Youth League Office.
As soon as Zhou Jiani went out, she saw Qiu Zeming waiting there. The two of them walked towards the village committee together. Qiu Zeming said, "Don't rush to buy a bicycle. I heard from Lu Zhaoliang that the county supply and marketing cooperative will receive two women's bicycles in late June. I have already agreed with the county supply and marketing cooperative to keep one."
Zhou Jiani didn't expect Comrade Xiao Qiu to have such an arrangement. She said in surprise, "Yesterday I asked Secretary Xiao Zhao to keep an eye out for bicycles for me. I also want a small one."
Qiu Zeming: "Women's bikes probably won't be distributed in town. Keep an eye out for them. It doesn't matter where you buy them from, as long as you can find one."
Zhou Jiani went to the village committee and got on her bike. When she came out, she looked at Qiu Zeming and said with a smile, "Go back, Comrade Qiu. I have to go to work."
Qiu Zeming smiled and said, "Congratulations to Team Leader Zhou on taking up the position. Team Leader Zhou, please be careful when riding your bike."
Team leader Zhou waved his hand: "Got it!"
After watching Zhou Jiani leave, Qiu Zeming turned and went to the vegetable greenhouse.
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