Chapter 147 (Xiao Xiu, take it as a word)
At the beginning of the meeting, Zhai Xiangqiang announced the official establishment of the Xihe Commune Handicraft Products Group, with Zhou Jiani as the group leader.
Zhai Xiangqiang smiled and said, "Everyone is familiar with Comrade Zhou, oh no, Team Leader Zhou. You're all familiar with Team Leader Zhou, right? Everyone here knows how the Qianjin Brigade came to be. Now that I've transferred Comrade Zhou Jiani to the commune, Team Leader Zhang and the fellow villagers in the Qianjin Brigade are heartbroken..."
There was a good-natured laugh from below.
Zhai Xiangqiang continued, "From the beginning of the year until now, many comrades have come to me, hoping to develop weaving in their own brigades and benefit from the success of Qianjin Brigade. Now that the time is ripe, the commune has decided to establish a handicraft group to comprehensively develop the weaving industry. All brigades willing to participate can participate..."
The audience was suddenly filled with happy smiling faces.
"However, there are no rules without regulations. If you want to join the weaving industry, you must abide by the Xihe Commune Regulations for the Management of Handicraft Products. We will announce a few items later, and then gradually improve them and notify all brigades. Now, let us welcome Team Leader Zhou to speak."
There was warm applause in the room.
Zhou Jiani smiled calmly as she looked around the room. Her tone was extremely friendly as she said, "Looking around, everyone is familiar. This isn't our first time dealing with each other. We're all family. In the future, we'll become a family, working together for the development of Xihe Commune's weaving crafts..."
"Leaders and officials, uncles and aunts, there's an auntie sitting over there. She has a full forehead and a square chin. She looks festive and blessed..."
The people in the room burst into laughter. The woman was Sun Hongxing, the deputy captain of the Xigou Brigade. Her hair was neatly combed. She smiled before she spoke and said loudly, "Comrade Zhou, you are the one who is recognized as a blessed person. You will bring good fortune to our Xigou Village in the future."
Zhou Jiani smiled and said, "Everyone is blessed. As long as we unite as one, work together, and make a lot of money, we can have enough to eat meat and fish. Single men can find good wives, and single women can marry into good families. Wouldn't that bring happiness to every family and everyone?"
Everyone below was grinning from ear to ear.
After the fun, it’s time to make everyone unhappy.
Sure enough, as soon as Zhou Jiani announced the rules with a smile, the smiles on everyone's faces froze, except for Zhang Baosheng who almost laughed out loud.
What does that mean? They do knitting, but they still have to use the name of Qianjin Knitting Factory?
But he had been dealt with by Zhou Jiani last time, so his protest was mild, not as fierce as before.
Zhao Dangsheng from the Dongwang Brigade asked, "Why is this happening? Can't we use our Dongwang brand?"
Zhai Xiangqiang raised his eyelids and said, "Do people recognize your Dongwang Village brand? Now, when it comes to woven products from our commune, people only recognize the Qianjin Knitting Factory."
Zhao Dangsheng choked and said, "Can't they just put a brand on it?" Besides, the products made by Qianjin Knitting Factory are all of the same style, so why don't they recognize the ones made by Dongwang Village?
Zhou Jiani said, laughing as she called out each name, "How can we do that? Everyone wants a name. What if the baskets and baskets that come out of here are all going to be Ernst & Young brand today, Niu Village brand tomorrow, and one batch of goods also has Shuanghe brand, Xiaojin Village brand, and Pingyu brand? What will become of the products that come out of our commune? A ragtag army of brands!"
Everyone thought that this was indeed not appropriate and stopped talking.
Zhou Jiani tapped the table with her ballpoint pen and asked, "When you're in the knitting industry, do you want to make money first or become famous first?"
Everyone looked at each other. Making money was important, but so was honor like the Qianjin Brigade. Who wouldn't want to speak at the commune, the county, the city during the year-end review? Who wouldn't want to be in the newspapers and be interviewed by reporters? Who wouldn't want the leaders above them to visit their village? Who wouldn't want to build roads...
But making money is also important. I heard that the amount of work points in the Qianjin Brigade has been increased this year. Ten work points have increased to 70 cents. If you get the full work points every month, you will earn 21 yuan a month.
This is about the salary of workers in some units in the city.
If the compilation industry performs well this year, the Qianjin Brigade is expected to see further growth next year.
Can't you make money and become famous at the same time?
Everyone looked eagerly at the stage.
Zhou Jiani took note of everyone's expressions. She knew that everyone must be feeling uncomfortable, but they had to be managed in a unified way, otherwise it would become a ragtag army, which would be a joke.
Zhou Jiani smiled and said, "Of course, we're not set in stone. Normally, we make money first, improve everyone's living standards, and fill the pockets of our members before we think about making a name for ourselves. But during this time, there are still opportunities to establish our own village."
Everyone listen attentively.
"Whichever village designs its own original work first will have that work named after the corresponding brigade, even if it uses an individual's name as a brand."
After Zhou Jiani finished speaking, there was another silence.
Jiao Chuansen from the Moulan Brigade said, "This requires capable people in the village."
Gao Yongcheng, the head of Pancun Brigade, asked Zhang Baosheng, "Have any of the old guys in your village created any new styles?"
Zhang Baosheng said proudly, "The old guys are busy making new samples, but a young man in our village has made a tiger basket. It's quite good. Director Li suggested that we submit it to the next export company for selection. If it is selected, we will give the individual a reward."
Gao Yongcheng scratched his head and muttered, "But the best weavers in our village have all gone to work in your factory." He didn't want to withdraw and wanted to directly join the Qianjin Weaving Factory.
What the hell is this business?
Zhang Baosheng smiled and said, "If we continue to train young people, the weaving industry will definitely grow bigger in the future. Not to mention you, we are all preparing to train talents. In a while, we will send a group of young people to the weaving factory in Linshi to learn."
Gao Yongcheng was shocked: "You guys are doing so well, why do you still need to go out and study?"
Zhang Baosheng said proudly in a refined tone, "Of course, learning never ends. Besides, there are always people better than you. Linshi is the largest manufacturer exporting wicker products this year. Shouldn't we learn from them?"
The meeting continued. Zhou Jiani conveyed everything that needed to be conveyed and also stated the requirements for the processing workshop. She asked everyone to go back and think about it and make preparations. If the processing workshop did not meet the requirements, the order would not be approved.
Those who are willing to accept this condition, please bring the brigade seal and come to the commune to sign the consent form at 9:30 tomorrow morning.
Or only accept local orders.
The meeting lasted the entire afternoon. Zhang Baosheng waited for Zhou Jiani to get off work together. He had something to discuss with her, and since he also had something to talk to Director Zhai about, he didn't rush back.
Zhang Baosheng also went to look at Zhou Jiani's office and muttered quietly, "It's a bit small."
Zhou Jiani also whispered, "This is the current condition of the commune. Once the establishment industry in the entire commune develops and the commune has money, we will expand it. When I make achievements, I will earn myself an independent office and invite you to come and sit down."
Zhang Baosheng smiled happily.
Now he looked at Zhou Jiani as if she were his own nephew, and felt a sense of pride that his younger generation had made him proud.
Zhou Jiani went to see Director Zhai again and showed him the drafted consent form. After listening to his opinion, Zhai Xiangqiang smiled and said, "You performed well in the meeting. Keep up the good work."
"Thank you for the compliment, Director. I'll formally write out the consent form and have Zhao Yuzhen make a few copies. I'll go back tonight and write a few more copies for everyone to sign."
Zhai Xiangqiang looked at her: "Where is Song Chao?"
Zhou Jiani: "I sent him out."
Zhai Xiangqiang nodded, but didn't ask any further questions.
After going back and finishing the consent form, I wrote two copies, gave one to Zhao Yuzhen, and asked her to go back and write ten copies in the evening.
It was time to get off work. Zhou Jiani finished her day as the new team leader and rode home with Zhang Baosheng. On the way, Zhang Baosheng said, "Zhang Qianjin made a tiger-shaped basket. It looks pretty good to me. Go back and take a look. If it works, submit it to the export company next time they select products. If they're selected, give Zhang Qianjin a bonus."
Yes, it’s freshly baked. I didn’t expect him to install it today. It can be considered as a secret help to Comrade Xiao Zhou.
Zhou Jiani was also happy and said with a smile, "If he is really selected, we will hold a commendation meeting in the village and give Comrade Zhang Qianjin a big red flower. Let him stand out and use this to encourage everyone to be more innovative."
Zhang Baosheng was happy: "This is a good idea. From now on, no matter who comes up with a new style that can be exported, we should all celebrate it with drums and gongs. This will motivate everyone."
He glanced at Zhou Jiani and said, "Comrade Xiao Zhou, the village owes you too much if you calculate it this way."
Zhou Jiani doesn't think so. The village gave her great respect and freedom, which was what she wanted most. Everyone wants something different, but she got what she wanted in the Qianjin Brigade anyway.
On the way, Zhang Baosheng brought up Liu Ailing's arrangements again, saying, "Transferring her would be the most appropriate move. Director Zhai said he'd consider it and see which brigade would be the best place to assign her to."
Zhou Jiani didn't want to get involved in Liu Ailing's affairs, but she was speechless when she thought about it. If she was just in the Qianjin Brigade and Liu Ailing was transferred away, both sides would have peace and quiet.
But now she has been transferred to the commune, and she may have to visit various villages frequently in the future, so no matter where Liu Ailing is transferred to, she will have the opportunity to meet the requirements.
What is this?
After returning to the village, he went to the factory. When Zhang Qianjin heard that the factory had come specifically to see him innovate, he scratched his head embarrassedly and said, "Chief Zhou, please give me more suggestions." He thought about it for a long time, and quietly innovated on his own, and today he surprised everyone.
Zhou Jiani saw the product, a tiger-shaped basket with an opening on the back for storage. It was not too big and was quite delicate.
Zhang Laosi said proudly, "This guy didn't tell me. I only found out today that he had come up with a new style."
"Well done, very beautifully." Zhou Jiani praised with a smile, and actually gave him some suggestions, such as making some changes to the limbs, changing from standing to lying, and adjusting the placement of the tail, and asked him to go back and think about it and make some changes.
Zhang Qianjin was excited: "Thank you, Section Chief Zhou."
The next day, when she entered the office, Zhao Yuzhen and Song Chao were both there. They cleaned the office and made tea for her.
Song Chao began to report to her yesterday afternoon's work: "Two teams left in total..."
After listening and reading his notes in his notebook, Zhou Jiani said, "Continue to investigate the rest of the team and give me a summary."
Song Chao: "Okay, Team Leader, I'm leaving now."
"Go ahead, and be safe."
Zhao Yuzhen handed the written consent form to Zhou Jiani, eagerly awaiting her new assignment. Zhou Jiani said, "Go to the town photo studio later and ask the photographer to shoot a location shoot. Come back before 9:30. This is our handicraft group's first contract signing, and we need a souvenir. After you've finished talking to the photographer, go get some red paper and a brush. If you don't have any, go buy some. Ask Secretary Zhao for a note and go to the finance department to get them reimbursed."
"Okay, Team Leader, I'll go right away."
After Zhao Yuzhen left, Zhou Jiani carefully checked each consent form.
This time it went smoothly. After all, it was related to the development of their own brigade, and the embarrassing situation that occurred when the Qianjin Brigade bought raw materials for the first time did not occur. Five or six brigade cadres came at nine o'clock.
They had hoped to arrive earlier so they could sign the contract sooner and build a closer relationship with Comrade Xiao Zhou. However, Zhou Jiani invited them to the conference room and said with a smile, "When everyone is here, we'll sign together."
Everyone had to wait patiently.
Before half past nine, all the remaining brigade cadres had arrived, and no one was left behind.
Zhou Jiani was stunned for a moment, and said to Director Zhai sheepishly, "I thought there would be a few who disagreed."
Director Zhai laughed, "You scared me last time."
Comrade Xiao Zhou will not tolerate anyone who tries to blackmail or gain control.
Moreover, these are all smart people. Now that the weaving factory is developing so well and the commune is openly supporting it, anyone who doesn't rush into it is a fool.
Besides, it would be unwise to break away from the group in such matters.
After Zhao Hongchang came in to paste the red paper, and after seeing the contents on the red paper clearly, and then looking at the photographer who followed in, many people secretly sighed in their hearts, thank goodness they didn't have a sudden brainwave and do something unconventional. This was preparing for a ceremony.
I didn’t mention it during the meeting yesterday.
The main theme is whether you come or not.
Several people looked at each other and laughed, "This, this is definitely Team Leader Zhou's idea. Do you believe it?"
The Commune has never been of this style.
Director Zhai was indeed surprised. He was stunned when Zhao Hongchang asked him to sign and approve the funds. "Hold a ceremony?" He laughed and said, "Comrade Xiao Zhou, why didn't you tell us in advance? Why don't we discuss it together?"
Zhou Jiani thought to herself, since she was being given more power, she wanted to experience what it felt like to be given more power.
Director Zhai certainly supported it and approved it without hesitation.
Zhang Baosheng also came, and with him came Li Jingdang. The two heads of the Qianjin Weaving Factory also had to come and sign.
When Zhang Baosheng saw this, he couldn't help laughing. It was a familiar routine and looked friendly.
The cadres from each team wrote and signed together, and the photographer took pictures nearby.
Afterwards, they took a group photo in front of a banner that read "Xihe Commune Handicraft Products Group Signing Ceremony".
The signing ceremony was not big, but it was quite lively for a while. Everyone felt the joy brought by the sense of ceremony and was in high spirits.
Zhou Jiani poured cold water on everyone at the right moment and said, "If anyone in the village has a ready-made processing workshop, please raise your hands. I'll go down and inspect it tomorrow. If it's qualified, I'll issue production tasks."
Hou Quansheng from the Ernst & Young team raised his hand first: "Team Leader Zhou, please come to our village tomorrow. We've cleaned up a yard. Please take a look and see if there's anything that's not in compliance so we can rectify it."
In addition to Anyong Brigade, there is also Shuanghe Brigade. This brigade already has a processing workshop, and those who make bamboo shoots have also applied.
Other teams also have ready-made ones, but after looking at the rules and instructions, I feel that they may not be qualified. I have to go back and sort them out before letting Team Leader Zhou go for inspection.
There was no more pleasantries, just leaving quickly to go back and clean up and make corrections. Once things were done, we could get back to work.
After the signing, Zhai Xiangqiang had a meeting to attend, so Zhou Jiani returned to the office to sort out the existing orders, styles, and quantities, and was busy.
In the afternoon, Song Chao came back looking a little embarrassed.
Zhou Jiani's heart skipped a beat. "What happened? Did someone find out? Did there get into a fight? Are you okay?"
Song Chao was speechless and said, "I met some scoundrels. They pushed me back and forth a few times and then extorted 2 yuan from me."
Zhou Jiani's face darkened: "Where did you meet him?"
"On the mountain over there in Pancun Brigade!"
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