Chapter 51
Several groups of workers were riding bicycles into the factory, ringing bells. Liang Meixiang dodged to the side and glanced at her watch. "It's not convenient to talk here. Comrade Xiao Lu, let's talk while we walk."
Originally, she didn't want to wait here because it would attract too much attention, but she had just been stopped by the transport director to say a few words, and since then, people kept greeting her, so she decided to wait here. There were so many people greeting Comrade Lu, and no one was too many.
Lu Qin thought that she was waiting for him, so he agreed, "Okay."
He blinked his eyes, and inexplicably had a feeling that good things were about to happen. Seeing her walking forward, he pushed his bicycle and followed quietly at a distance, neither too close nor too far away. He was not in a hurry and did not interrupt, as if he was willing to listen carefully.
"Good morning, Director!"
"Good morning, Director Liang!"
"Well, good morning!"
Along the way, many people greeted Liang Meixiang, some intentionally or unintentionally glancing at Lu Qin. Lu Qin smiled politely and nodded at them, and the other party smiled politely in surprise.
Liang Meixiang suddenly spoke up, "Comrade Xiao Lu has done publicity work before, right?"
It's just a routine inquiry to start a topic.
Lu Qin sighed and thought seriously. "I've previously collaborated with the commune, the Public Security Bureau, and the Women's Federation on a campaign to publicize human traffickers. I'm not sure if that's the kind of campaign you're talking about. I've mentioned this to you before."
Liang Meixiang knew about this, of course. She looked ahead and said, "Comrade Xiao Lu, you're being modest. Of course it counts. Okay, it's getting late, so I'll cut to the chase."
The main reason is that there is not enough time and she has something to do later.
"Well, please go ahead." Lu Qin acted willing to listen. When the word "propaganda" was mentioned, a guess came to his mind.
"Since you've worked on publicity activities, although the names of the publicity activities for various positions are different, the general nature and operations are similar."
Her tone was much kinder and more serious. "I was thinking, since you have experience in this area, and the Propaganda Department is busy lately, you could go over and help out and share the burden with Section Chief Zhao and the others. If you meet Section Chief Zhao's requirements, you can stay in the Propaganda Department. I've already made arrangements for you."
It wasn't a final word, but it gave him a chance. As for who would decide whether he could "meet the requirements", it goes without saying that he could only rely on his own efforts.
Lu Qin stopped pushing his bicycle and was surprised. "The director said I should go to the publicity department to work."
The feeling of surprise came from within him.
Although he had already guessed it, he really wanted to get to know the director again because he had prepared for a protracted battle to move out of the pit, but Director Liang solved it for him directly.
Liang Meixiang found it funny and asked, "Why are you still not happy?"
How could Lu Qin not be happy? But he said something else, "No, I'm just afraid that I'm not capable enough."
Besides, he can't act too excited, right?
Liang Meixiang pulled down her sleeve to cover her watch and brushed off the nonexistent dust. "Young comrades, you must have confidence in yourselves!"
"Yes!" Lu Qin smiled. "Then I would like to thank Director Liang for giving me this opportunity to practice."
If we follow the thinking of ordinary people, when we suddenly encounter an opportunity, we should react in this way, with surprise and gratitude.
Liang Meixiang looked at the young man in front of her and said, "Don't thank me. Everything I do is for the benefit of the factory. Work hard. That's the greatest thanks to Section Chief Zhao and me."
"That being said, without you, Director, I wouldn't have this opportunity to help the Propaganda Department. I can also see how our factory's Propaganda Department operates. After all, every job gives people a different experience." Lu Qin said sincerely, following her polite words.
After hearing these words, Liang Meixiang felt relieved.
Seeing that it was getting late, she reminded him: "I just mentioned the handover to Director Yang. Go and get his signature."
"Okay, thank you for your help, Director!"
After parting with Director Liang, Lu Qin walked into the packaging factory with the same expression as usual.
At this point, Director Yang is probably already patrolling there. There are all kinds of problems with the machines and the workers' work, which Director Yang needs to be concerned about.
As usual, he changed his clothes at the door and then walked in. Along the way, he met a few familiar aunts and greeted them warmly.
Director Yang was holding a broken biscuit in his hand and scolding a packer, "It was you last time too. You dropped it while carrying it properly. I told you to be careful, be careful, and don't waste public resources..."
Lu Qin raised his eyebrows. This was a bad time. It was the first time he saw Director Yang angry.
As Yang Xi was cursing, he caught a glimpse of someone waiting nearby. He looked over, put the biscuits back on his tray, and turned to the worker, saying, "That's enough. There won't be a next time."
The packer shrank his head and said, "Thank you, Director!"
It was at this moment that Lu Qin stepped forward and said, "Good morning, Director!"
Yang Xi adjusted his mood and looked at him. Seeing that he was still wearing his suit, he softened his tone and said, "Come here to sign."
Lu Qin smiled and scratched his brow with his index finger, "I'm really sorry to bother you, Director Yang."
Yang Xi had already prepared the transfer form and handed it to him, "Just sign it."
These are all to be recorded.
"Okay," Lu Qin opened it, took a look, closed it and put it in his pocket.
Seeing that he didn't leave, Director Yang looked at him with confusion.
I only heard the young comrade in front of me say, "I may have to trouble Director Yang again later. After all, I don't know how long the Propaganda Department will be busy."
Director Yang raised his eyebrows: So he planned to go there and come back later.
After understanding the meaning of his words and looking at his grateful expression, I guessed that Director Yang had seen a lot of things and was unable to react.
It’s not that his packaging room is bad, but who wouldn’t choose an office job if they can? Who would think of coming back?
After holding it in for a long time, he said, "Work hard!"
Director Yang is in charge of the packaging and is responsible for all personnel. No one would be happy to see the workers under his supervision being transferred, even if that person is Liang Meixiang. But seeing his expression, the anger that was stuck in his heart suddenly disappeared.
"Okay! Thank you, Director! Then, Director, you are busy. I will leave first."
Yang Xi turned back and glanced back inadvertently, only to see Comrade Lu stop and greet others. He didn't have the smug and boastful look of others sitting in the office at all.
At an angle that Director Yang couldn't see, Lu Qin simply greeted Aunt Niu and Qian Ming, saying that they had been called away to help and would come back when he was done.
Aunt Niu and Sister Zhao didn't think much of it. "Then Comrade Xiao Lu, you're busy."
"Okay," he turned to the other two, "Comrade Qian and Comrade Zhang, I'll be busy now."
After he left, Qian Ming confronted Zhang Gang and said, "I'm right, right?"
He had always felt that Comrade Lu was not the same kind of person as them, and now he vaguely regretted not sticking with Comrade Lu from the beginning.
Zhang Gang's mood was roughly the same as Qian Ming's. It was not worth it to stay away from him just because of Xu Youzhi.
Before leaving the door, Lu Qin folded his clothes neatly and placed them aside. He shrugged.
Early in the morning, the people in the Propaganda Department learned from Section Chief Zhao that a new person would be joining the department.
It was not the right time for recruitment, and the announcement was sudden, so anyone could tell there were some minor problems.
But they waited and waited, and after ten minutes no one showed up. Moreover, they had so much to do that they couldn't even think about when the new member would arrive.
When Lu Qin entered the room, he saw the kettle by the door. Seeing that Section Chief Zhao was not there, he quickly went to the hot water room.
The old man who was in charge of the fire in the hot water room was sitting by the fire, fanning himself. When he heard footsteps, he turned around and saw that it was Comrade Lu. He was not surprised, after all, he was the only one who was so diligent in getting hot water.
He pulled out a stool and said, "Sit!"
Just when he thought Comrade Lu would sit down, he unexpectedly came over with a kettle and said, "They are all waiting to drink water. Come sit with me when you have time in a few days."
After two or three days of fetching water, Lu Qin was able to tell whether the water was hot or not.
After filling two pots of water, he picked them up and said, "Thank you, sir."
"Walk slowly, be careful not to get burned." Seeing his hurried steps, the old man couldn't help but remind him.
"Got it!" Lu Qin's slender figure had already disappeared into the distance.
The Propaganda Department is closer to the hot water room than other places.
Everyone in the office was busy with their own things and no longer cared when the new comrade would arrive, except for Section Chief Zhao who had just returned from reporting on his work.
So when Lu Qin appeared at the gate, Section Chief Zhao quickly noticed him.
When he saw that this Comrade Lu was the one who helped him pick up the pen a few days ago and also the Comrade Lu who helped their Propaganda Department get hot water, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.
Section Chief Zhao lowered his head and took a sip of water, not knowing what he was thinking.
Lu Qin put down the kettle, temporarily putting off pouring water, and walked up to him with the list. In a voice that wouldn't disturb others, he said, "Hello, leader. This is the transfer list."
Section Chief Zhao put down the enamel cup, took it and took a look, "Well, it's okay."
"Welcome to our publicity department. Please see if there is anything you can help with. That's your seat."
He also didn't say he would be reassigned to another job.
It was indeed something that happened suddenly, and it was impossible to assign tasks all at once.
"Okay, thank you, leader!"
Lu Qin was not in a hurry either.
Since there was no work assigned to him, he carried a kettle and poured water for people.
As Section Chief Zhao spoke, the sounds of birdsong and a truck convoy played outside the window. Since Section Chief Zhao was a regular visitor, no one was surprised to hear the conversation in the office. When they looked up and saw the back of a young man, they lowered their heads.
Until a figure appeared beside him, and then half a cup of hot water was poured into the cup. The person who was poured the tea looked up at first, and when he saw it was Lu Qin, he didn't notice anything wrong. It was as if time had gone back to yesterday. He even smiled subconsciously, "Thank you, Comrade Lu."
"No, no need to thank me, sister, you have something to tell me."
"Okay!" The man picked up the water cup and took a sip.
The only one who reacted was Xu Youzhi. He looked up at Lu Qin. Shouldn't he be working in the packaging factory at this time?
Suddenly, it flashed through his mind that Section Chief Zhao had mentioned adding a new member this morning. Could it be Comrade Lu? The surprise in his eyes could not be concealed at this moment. He put down his pen, with a questioning look in his eyes.
He is indeed a dining buddy who I have been sitting with for several days.
Before he could open his mouth, Lu Qin smiled at him reassuringly, "Comrade Xu, you go ahead and do your work. Call me if you need anything."
Xu Youzhi stared at his back, opened his mouth and closed it again. If it was really him, then he would be happy for Comrade Lu.
Everyone in the Propaganda Department has their own responsibilities. If others finally get the opportunity to be promoted, but suddenly have nothing to do and are not assigned any tasks by their leaders, they would have lost their minds long ago.
But Lu Qin was different. He found all the problems on his own.
He is very busy at the moment, finding every opportunity to do so.
Secretary Liu is responsible for internal publicity, which is different from what other people are busy with.
So I called him over enthusiastically: "Comrade Lu, look, I think it's necessary to arrange collective labor at the end of each month. Doesn't this increase the unity among employees? Other factories have it, so we should have it too. And there's this every Saturday running exercises and slogan-chanting activity. We were once featured in the newspaper because of it. It just happened to promote our enterprising spirit. But the production team said we delayed their production. It was only half a day, so how could it be delayed..."
After listening to a long string of words, Lu Qin grasped the key points, and the radar in his head was triggered: "If you run on Saturday, what about Sunday?"
"It's Sunday off."
Lu Qin: “…”
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Updated. There are some minor changes to the previous chapter, regarding the part about Section Chief Zhao.
Then there will be another update later, probably very late, so no need to wait.
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