Chapter 91: Riding a Donkey to Find a Horse
"Okay, I'll ask Secretary Xu to call them over and ask for their opinions." The president agreed and gave direct instructions to Secretary Xu.
Before long, thirty-seven men filled the office.
The president conveyed An Zhixia's meaning to them, "Opportunities and risks coexist, and your future may be decided this time.
We were once comrades who fought in the battlefield together and shed blood and sweat together. So I know very well that you are people who value your promises, real men, and you keep your word.
Now Director Xiao An needs our letter of commitment. If you want to make some changes and achieve something, just sign it. If you just want to live a comfortable life, we won’t force you. ”
An Zhixia took over and said, "I know that when we don't know each other well enough, you won't be willing to bow your heads and make promises to a junior. Only the strong can win your respect, obedience and following. Whatever I say now is empty. It all depends on whether we are destined to be together.
This is a risk we are taking together, and I am willing to trust each of you now. As long as you sign the contract, we will forge ahead together and strive for a better future."
The thirty-odd people looked at each other. They were about thirty years old and thought they had experienced more exciting and sad decades than others. They had the ability, but they didn't know what to do when faced with such a decision. They wanted to change the status quo, not just to be like other workers who were doing nothing and only satisfied with basic living needs.
They are eagles that once soared across the sky. Even if they are forced by life, they still yearn for the vast sky. But who is in front of them?
A lesbian, a recent high school graduate who was only a few years older than their children, with only academic qualifications but no life experience, even with the guarantee of the president and Fang Yuan, they could not convince themselves to give up their loyalty completely.
An Zhixia took a look and chuckled, saying, "Okay, I already know your decision. If you want to stay, then stay. We will have a one-year probation period. If you have other ideas and want to leave, I won't stop you."
"Little comrade, it's not that I don't trust you, but," a man came forward and patted his leg, which was not very agile when walking, and said bitterly, "I am a cripple, so I can help you raise chickens and look after the orchard, but I want to help with other things, but you don't think I'm right, right?"
The president immediately explained to An Zhixia, "This is my old squad leader, Meng Zhensheng. He was once a top soldier. During a mission, he sacrificed his leg for the lives of dozens of people in the company."
"I only have a bit of strength now, and my brain is not as smart as others. I think Director Xiao An looks down on me." The other man scratched his head and walked out embarrassedly.
"Although our big brother doesn't like to make decisions, he is never vague about what should be done. He is enthusiastic, responsible, and straightforward," the president said in a simple sentence, explaining the reason why people left.
Before An Zhixia could say anything, three more people stood up and the president introduced them one by one.
"Lou Chenzhen, our former instructor, was born a farmer, but he had a sharp mind. We were able to complete our mission successfully thanks to his advice. However, he blocked humaneness..."
"Xue Xizi is a brave and careful man, and he is also a pioneer in our team. He has a very high rate of completing tasks. However, during a blasting mission, he suffered hearing loss and had to retire..."
"Shui Daman is very good at mechanics. He can do many things by himself after just one tinkering with them. He used to be our excellent communicator, but he retired from the army because his family was implicated..."
An Zhixia listened carefully, with a smile on her face, making it hard to tell her true emotions. She turned her eyes to the others, and saw that they did not come out again.
Indeed, they looked at the five people with the intention of watching the fun. How could they possibly join in the "making trouble" and perform tricks in front of others?
"Director Xiao An, we, although we don't plan to sign this contract, we guarantee that we can complete the task at a high price and will never hinder the factory." One person couldn't help but say: "Besides, when we get along for a long time in the future, maybe we will continue to cooperate."
An Zhixia nodded and said with a smile: "I know, I won't treat you differently just because you don't sign the contract. The work is the same, but when I have more opportunities, I will give priority to those who have signed the contract. Besides, there is only one chance, and the victory or defeat is determined by heaven. There is no such thing as a good thing to look for a good job while you are still working."
The president couldn't help but coughed, "Yes, Director Xiao An is right. You want a stable life and opportunities, but how can you have both? However, the agricultural and sideline products factory is doing well, and the chicken farm is also being prepared. As the contributors to the factory's opening, your treatment will surely increase steadily in the future."
The thirty-two celebrities had embarrassed looks on their faces, but they soon felt relieved. The reality had dealt them too many blows, and they were in middle age and could not withstand the storms. When they were really faced with choices, they instead had all kinds of concerns and timidity. In the end, they just wanted a stable and secure life.
After figuring out what they want, they all promised: "We will work hard, be loyal to the factory, and complete production tasks conscientiously. We will never be lazy or do anything that harms the interests of the factory. This is our loyalty and responsibility to the factory!"
An Zhixia raised her eyebrows, but didn't know what to say. "Okay, as long as you work hard, everything will be fine."
After that, she turned to look at the five people and pointed to the contracts she had printed on the table. "Sign them and put your fingerprints on them. From now on, you will follow me, not just employees of the factory."
Several people couldn't help but look at each other, and then looked at her. Such a young girl showed the indifference of a wise man, and perhaps their expectations for the future could be increased a little more.
They walked towards the table, took the pen and signed their names without hesitation, pressing their fingerprints heavily. From then on, they would follow her instructions and dispatches. This feeling was very subtle, uneasy, novel, and with an inexplicable sense of peace.
An Zhixia took out another thirty-two ordinary employee contracts and asked others to read them and sign them.
The president was a little worried because the chicken farm hadn't been opened yet and had no income in the past few months. How could he sign the contract? Even though he was the one who took the lead, this couldn't be done so straightforwardly.
"Xiao An, school starts tomorrow and the teachers and students are back. What are they going to do at night? The temperature difference between morning and evening is huge in April, so we can't make do with it."
After he finished speaking, everyone in the room looked at An Zhixia eagerly. Money can make a hero fall. They couldn't afford to stay in a guesthouse, and staying in someone else's house was not a long-term plan. What's more, housing was tight for every household, and bedding was even tighter!
(End of this chapter)
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