Chapter 91
As expected, there was a lot of buzz below. Who wouldn’t want free cookie coupons?
Lu Qin took the microphone and made a quiet gesture, his brows raised beneath his black hair. "Okay, let's keep quiet for now and don't get too excited."
The audience below was very considerate and fell silent in an instant.
Director Ren glanced at him sideways, and drew four tickets in order from the lottery box that had been prepared on the side, quickly and decisively.
Then he handed it to Lu Qin who was standing beside him.
Lu Qin put the microphone aside, lowered his head and moved closer, then smiled and looked up at the people below.
Hold your breath below.
"The winners are Wang Ming from the Production Department, Qin Pandi from the Feeding Department, and Zhao Qianyun from the Technical Department... Congratulations everyone! If your name is called, don't forget to come backstage to receive your award later."
He recited the whole thing in one breath, and the people below didn't even have time to catch their breath.
It's considered lucky to be selected among hundreds of people.
The show ended, and Lu Qin's mission was complete. He trotted backstage.
Several people from the factory office in the front row watched him leave, thinking that this year's program was very good, especially the opening song and dance. They, as older people, even sang a few lines along with the young people.
Lu Qin went out with the welfare in his hand, feeling extremely happy.
Lu Chunnong walked in front holding the child, his eyes always looking forward. Behind them were Sun Laimei and Kong Yue.
At this time, Lu Qin was surrounded by a group of young men and women.
"Comrade Lu, your performance today was outstanding."
"Comrade Lu, you're a great host too. I used to fall asleep while watching the show."
Kong Dongdong, with his belly sticking out, pointed at the people in the distance and said, "Mom, uncle."
Lu Chunnong advised him, "Wait a moment, wait until your uncle is done."
The young man in the distance had a bright and sunny smile on his face. He nodded from time to time, and his hands seemed to be busy.
But Lu Chunnong did not forget that when Lu Qin was singing just now, he was showing off himself like a peacock spreading its tail tail, with the boldness and unrestrainedness that was just right for this age.
Sun Laimei has presbyopia, so she can't see clearly up close, but distant objects are less of a problem. "Hey, Lu Qin is surrounded by several comrades."
As if he had noticed something, Lu Qin said a few words to them and walked over here, "Sister, brother-in-law."
As soon as he came forward, he stuffed the orange mooncakes they had just given him into his brother-in-law's hands.
Caught off guard, Kong Yue had no choice but to accept it. He looked down at what he was holding, then at the brat. He really underestimated his popularity.
Lu Qin treated his sister differently. "Sister, take the factory benefits first. I'll go home later after the publicity department is done."
Lu Chunnong came here on Zhou Laigen's oxcart. She reminded him, "Be careful when you come back at night and ride slowly."
As Sun Laimei left, she lowered her voice and said, "Lu Qin, I think you performed the best."
Lu Qin felt that his aunt had good taste.
The Mid-Autumn Festival program was successfully completed and a movie was shown in the evening.
Lu Qin was not sure whether Comrade Wu Ming had received the coupon, so he went to the commune again. He felt that he was born to be a hard worker.
After August 15th, the weather gradually became cooler.
As school started in the fall, more and more students began to appear on the streets outside.
The factory's election and voting activities also began to be held openly.
The factory director's position was secure, primarily because he was responsible for the factory's decision-making, often requiring years to implement. Frequent changes were detrimental to production, but other positions were different. Furthermore, his many years of service meant no one could easily remove him.
In recent days, the biggest change in the factory is that the atmosphere has become more relaxed. Suddenly, the workers found that the leaders who had a bad temper before have gradually become easier to talk to and even more amiable.
Lu Qin stood in front of a red notice. A horizontal column listed the names, job titles, intended positions, and educational background. His gaze fell on the last column. Wow! Director Ren and Zhou Jun were both college graduates. Besides them, there were three other college graduates.
He used his original identity as a junior high school student, but his little finger was just pointed.
Reality made him sober.
If you calculate the time, it's like having to start all over again.
When the voting time came, Lu Qin did not linger any longer. He said hello to his fellow workers and went back to his work station.
The first half of the voting process is similar to modern direct elections. Voters competing for the same position will first introduce themselves. Then, except for the personnel of the unit where the candidate has worked, everyone else will vote. Employee votes account for 30% and leadership votes account for 70%.
As expected, Section Chief Zhao successfully became the deputy factory director.
The head of their propaganda department was someone none of them had expected, their old acquaintance Zhou Jun.
I guess he will follow Section Chief Zhao's path and aim to become the factory director in a few years.
Section Chief Zhao packed his luggage, and Lu Qin happily went over to help move it to the factory office.
The other two young staff members left after moving.
Lu Qin took the handkerchief and wiped here and there.
Section Chief Zhao looked at his busy figure and thought for a while. Judging from the number of workers' votes, his promotion this year was more or less related to Lu Qin. First of all, the workers had a better impression of the Propaganda Department because of the reform of sports activities. Secondly, Lu Qin had a good relationship with most of the brothers and sisters in the factory. Because of Lu Qin, the workers voted for him.
I feel more or less grateful and emotional.
He deliberately reminded him, "You have only been in the factory for about a year. Work hard in the future. If you have any difficulties, you can tell me. You know Comrade Zhou Jun. He is also easy to get along with."
Lu Qin clapped his hands. He had almost forgotten something. He glanced around and smiled as he approached him. "Director Zhao, I heard that our factory has a quota for further training every year. Where do they go?"
Isn't this a coincidence? The quota issue is under the management of the factory office. Section Chief Zhao also happened to be promoted to deputy factory director.
The feeling of regret was still lingering in his heart, and Director Zhao didn't react at all. This kid has always been straightforward.
After a while, he squinted his eyes and looked at the boy in front of him. The boy's eyes were full of smiles and curiosity.
He still remembered that when they recruited him, they hesitated because of his junior high school education. The young people recruited by the Propaganda Department were all high school graduates or had studied in high school for one year.
There were not many people in the office, mainly because some people from the factory office were being transferred out. He said subconsciously in a low voice, "You still need further training."
No one who has graduated from further studies is as flexible as him.
Lu Qin: It’s not further study at all, it’s simply retraining.
He nodded and said, "To be honest, I feel that my education level is a bit low, which affects my future development."
Director Zhao subconsciously understood "future development" to mean future promotion. He even thought the boy was stimulated by the recent election activities.
He thought carefully and explained, "According to past practice, those who go to our factory for further studies are generally accountants in finance who go to provincial public professional schools to learn accounting and finance knowledge. Those in technical positions go to the province to learn and keep up with new technologies. There are very few people in other positions. The training period is about a year. They have two more days off per week than others, so they use their vacation time to study. The trip back and forth is very tiring."
Thinking of what he said about his low education, he said, "I've never heard of workers going to high school for further studies. After all, high schools don't teach you accounting or technical skills."
According to his thinking, Lu Qin's ability is good enough. If he works for a few more years, goes for further studies, gets a certificate, he can be promoted steadily.
He said the same thing to Lu Qin.
Lu Qin felt that what he said made sense, but that was just a matter of reason. "Director Zhao, I think the factory needs to provide people like me with a low level of education with a way to improve their education. Learning never ends, right?"
Director Zhao just listened and said, "You already have a job. Isn't the purpose of going to high school to find a good job? If you like studying, you can go to the library or the recycling station to pick up a few books to read."
His ideas represent the ideas of the vast majority of people today.
Comrade Lu Qin sighed silently, thinking that he still had to rely on himself.
He folded the rag and placed it on the corner of the table. "Director, you're busy. I'll be leaving first."
Director Zhao probably knew that he hadn't given up and said, "Work hard."
Lu Qin turned around, waved, and left.
At noon, Comrade Zhou Jun was already firmly seated in Section Chief Zhao's position.
It was a bit strange to see the middle-aged man's back suddenly turn into that of a young man.
When Lu Qin entered his area, he felt that the atmosphere was a bit too quiet. He glanced around and saw that everyone was sitting obediently at their posts. He was about to say hello when he saw Comrade Zhou Jun in the corner. Oh, no wonder he didn't see him in the factory office just now. He was quite fast.
He turned around and extended his hand, "Congratulations, Comrade Zhou."
Zhou Jun sorted the ink-filled pens, pen cases, and pencils into the pen holder. Hearing Lu Qin's voice, he knew he had just returned from the factory office. He shook his hand back, "Thank you."
The two people have known each other for a long time.
The others heard the conversation and saw that Lu Qin knew the new section chief, and they immediately relaxed.
This wasn't the end of the story. Lu Qin knew the Propaganda Department had been busy recently, so he clapped his hands and said, "Sister Liu and Sister Niu, two secretaries, this is our Section Chief Zhou, a very outstanding, responsible, and fair young comrade."
You can tell he's young, and the words "excellent, responsible, and fair" come from his mouth.
After careful consideration, everyone seemed to understand what he was trying to convey, and half of their worries were dispelled.
Zhou Jun glanced at Lu Qin. This was his first time being pushed into a position, but he was frank and open, with a gentle smile on his face. "Hello everyone, I'm Zhou Jun, a new comrade. I hope you will take care of me in the future. If I make any mistakes, please feel free to correct me. I hope to work with you all to do a good job in the Propaganda Department in the future."
Zhou Jun had briefly introduced himself when he entered the room today, but at that time he had only nodded. Now that Lu Qin was there, the environment and atmosphere had changed.
"Hello, Section Chief." Voices came one after another.
"Let's applaud and welcome Section Chief Zhou." Feeling that the atmosphere was not strong enough, Lu Qin took the lead in clapping.
A burst of applause instantly made everyone familiar with each other.
Zhou Jun raised his eyebrows slightly, nodded, and gave Lu Qin a grateful look.
Lu Qin made a thank you gesture.
Next, after about two minutes, someone finally spoke, and after about ten minutes, people started walking around again.
The arrival of the new section chief had little impact on the Propaganda Department, and everyone returned to their busy work.
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