Take Arada back to the past

Chapter 792, If you're not impulsive, can you still call yourself a young person?

After Zheng Ruiyang left, Yang Xiaole sat in his seat, pondering.

He planned to check the records in the Labor and Wages Department.

He hadn't gone to collect his salary these past few days because of Qu Ying giving birth.

I packed my things and headed straight for the Labor and Personnel Department.

"Director Han!!"

After Yang Xiaole went in, he greeted the head of the Labor and Wages Section with a smile.

Upon hearing this, the other person looked up and immediately stood up with a smile: "Oh, Director Yang! What brings you here!"

Seeing this, Yang Xiaole smiled and took out a cigarette, offering it to him.

"Oh, my wife gave birth a few days ago, so I didn't have time to come and collect my salary! I came to collect it today."

Han Zhihong laughed upon hearing this, "Oh dear, look at the mess this has made. It's because the comrades below aren't paying attention. Why did they make you come here personally?"

Yang Xiaole smiled. With his rank, there would naturally be someone specifically assigned to deliver his salary, and the office staff would handle the process.

He just needs to confirm that everything is okay and sign his name.

He then laughed and said, "My situation is special! I can't trouble the comrades in the labor and personnel department to make another trip!"

Hearing this, Han Zhihong smiled and said, "Sit down! I happen to have the confirmation slip with me, I'll get it done for you."

As he spoke, he sat down with a smile.

He took out a list from the drawer and counted out some money.

After counting, he smiled and said, "Director Yang, please count it. Your salary is 110.5 yuan, your subsidy is 13.6 yuan, and after deducting the patriotic money and some other things, it comes to a total of 106.97 yuan. The other food coupons and industrial coupons are here."

Yang Xiaole took it, checked it briefly, and smiled, "No problem."

Holding the pen, I signed the confirmation form.

They put away all the money and tickets.

Then, smiling, he asked, "Oh, by the way, I saw Zhong Hui's family today. They came to collect their compensation?"

These words startled Han Zhihong.

He then laughed and said, "Oh, yes! We collect it at this time every month, at a different time than our colleagues. I don't know the specifics, but Xiao Zhao from the department handles this; he's in charge of these kinds of things."

Yang Xiaole nodded slightly upon hearing this.

In factories, this matter is usually handled by the labor relations department or the labor union.

However, in government agencies, the labor and personnel department handles these matters.

Don't be fooled by Han Zhihong's current politeness towards him; the other party is one of Wei Feng's top lackeys.

He had just checked and confirmed that Zhong Hui's family had indeed only received 20% of the compensation, but the records showed that 50% was paid in full.

So where did this money go?

He didn't know.

After all, the entire unit has several hundred people and various expenses, making the accounts very complicated.

Only Xiao Zhao, who was in charge of the matter, knew the specifics.

Of course, it's impossible for Han Zhihong not to know about this.

But it's okay, he can easily find out about this.

This thought quickly went through his mind.

Looking at Han Zhihong, he said with a smile, "Oh, I was just asking! You're busy, so I'll head back now! I have a meeting at the Municipal Bureau later!"

"Okay! Then I won't see you off!"

Han Zhihong smiled and politely replied, after all, they were at the same level.

Just being polite is fine.

There's no need for anything else.

Yang Xiaole said a few polite words and then left.

Then he went to find Yu Yongsheng.

"Director Yu! He's gone to a meeting!"

Yu Yongsheng, who was busy there, smiled and said, "Oh, you're here. Just finish up what you have on hand. It'll be quick."

Seeing this, Yang Xiaole naturally waited quietly.

Indeed, it was very quick. A few minutes later, the other party finished dealing with the matter and made a phone call to someone in the office.

Then he smiled and said, "Let's go. Today is the day the group decides on its members. Let's go over there."

Yang Xiaole smiled slightly.

The two left the department together.

I rode my bike toward my destination.

On the way, Yang Xiaole asked with a smile, "Director Yu, there seems to be a problem with the distribution of pensions in our department. Are you aware of this?"

Upon hearing this, Yu Yongsheng slowed down his cycling.

"Compensation? What's wrong?"

"I just feel there's something wrong with the distribution in our department. I wonder if someone is embezzling it."

Yang Xiaole didn't mince words and got straight to the point.

The Labor and Wages Department was one of Wei Feng's men, and he felt that the other party should be somewhat interested.

Yu Yongsheng stopped the car immediately: "Are you serious?"

Yang Xiaole nodded: "Yes! I'm not very clear about the specifics, but there are indeed problems with the distribution. I just don't know where the money went yet, so I might need your cooperation later."

"How to cooperate?"

Yu Yongsheng found it strange.

"It depends. If I can find it, then I don't need it. If I can't find it, then I'll need your help."

Financial transactions are generally documented in ledgers.

He couldn't find it at the labor relations department.

Most likely at home.

He needs to check it out.

If they still can't find it at home, then Yu Yongsheng and his ilk will need to step in and make a scene.

Beat the grass and startle the snake.

Yu Yongsheng thought for a moment, then finally nodded and said, "Okay, let's go to the meeting!"

He then rode his bicycle towards the municipal bureau.

……

Upon arriving at the conference room, the two waited for a while before meeting the people who had come for the meeting.

"Director Gao! Hello!"

The other party was a leader from the Municipal Bureau.

Director Gao smiled and shook hands with the two of them: "Hello! Please have a seat."

After everyone was seated, Director Gao began the introductions: "This is Director Liang from the Import and Export Department. These two are the department's staff members, Staff Member Zhou and Staff Member Yang, and this is Translator Tang."

Upon seeing this, Yu Yongsheng smiled and shook hands with the four of them.

Yang Xiaole naturally followed along.

This time, it wasn't just the leaders who went.

Of the seven people, Yang Xiaole is ranked fourth.

Yu Yongsheng and Director Gao are at the same level.

However, Director Gao is the group leader. He is also a leader within the bureau, above Yu Yongsheng.

Director Liang and Yang Xiaole are at the same level.

As for the others, they are all doers, professionals who get things done.

After a brief introduction, Director Gao said, "We've had this conference several times before. This time, our mission is to visit two companies: Mitsubishi Chemical in Japan and Mosaic Chemicals in the United States. These two companies hold a pivotal position in the global fertilizer industry. This trip will be a tough one!"

They all nodded slightly.

Their equipment this time is advanced enough to produce 30 tons of nitrogen and 48 tons of urea per year.

Only a handful of companies in developed countries possess this technology.

Only a few companies in each country can meet the standards.

Yang Xiaole listened quietly.

People of this era don't really have much experience in purchasing from abroad, especially when it comes to monopolized technologies.

There's nothing we can do; we were banned for too long before.

In addition, since they are the demand side, they are in a relatively weak position.

He doesn't have much experience, but he does have some ideas. The problem is whether he can make the decisions.

I shook my head, not wanting to think about the problem, and quietly started the meeting.

"Director Gao, I feel that this time when we go, we should consider a few more companies. We should compare prices from different vendors!"

Yang Xiaole still offered his suggestions.

He felt that these people were discussing the wrong thing. Indeed, this time it had been agreed upon by the higher-ups; otherwise, equipment of this level would not have been able to be imported.

Also because of the honeymoon period.

Upon hearing this, Director Gao looked at him and said, "Oh, what are your thoughts, Comrade Yang?"

Yang Xiaole gathered his thoughts and said, "Director Gao, my idea may not be fully developed, but I'm sharing it for everyone's consideration."

He paused for a moment and continued, "It's like this, there are probably more than just this one chemical company in Japan. If we only talk to one company, we will be in a very passive position. We can't lower the price, and once the negotiations break down, there will be no room for maneuver."

Upon hearing this, Director Gao frowned and said, "But this company is led by the Japanese side, so we don't have any other choice!"

"Yes, this is an enterprise that their government is leading to promote cooperation with, but it doesn't say that we can't contact enterprises there! I feel that after we go there, we should try to contact a few more capable enterprises and then see how things go."

People at that time were somewhat rigid, feeling that the company leading the effort could only be this one.

Of course, the correctness of the political system is also part of the reason.

Hearing this, Director Gao hesitated.

Finally, he said, "I'll report this matter and then we'll see how things go."

Yang Xiaole knew that the other party was afraid of taking responsibility.

But it’s understandable.

Characteristics of the era.

Moreover, this large import volume is also a gesture of goodwill in easing tensions.

It wasn't said outright, but the decision was made and we had to buy it.

He snapped out of his reverie and said nothing more, quietly continuing the meeting.

After the meeting, it was time for lunch, so the two of them had a meal at the bureau.

"Comrade Yang Xiaole, I know your idea is to save foreign exchange, but sometimes it's better not to be reckless."

There were only two people at the dinner table, and Yu Yongsheng was still trying to persuade him.

Yang Xiaole naturally understood his meaning: not seeking no merit, but seeking no fault.

Not to mention during this special period, even in later generations, many people still think this way.

But one's position determines one's thinking.

Since he's in this position, he naturally has to consider his country's interests.

The important thing is that he doesn't really care about the position of his buttocks; if there isn't one, there isn't one.

We won't starve.

He pulled himself together and smiled, "I know, all I can say is that I'll do my best, and I don't want to regret it later!"

Hearing this, Yu Yongsheng sighed: "Well, the idea is good, but you're still too young! You can't be too impulsive about some things."

"Hehe, Director Yu! If you're not impulsive, can you still call yourself a young person?"

Yang Xiaole said with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Yu Yongsheng simply smiled and said nothing more.

I felt a surge of emotions.

He was once such a young man, but he has lost his former drive and sense of responsibility.

……

After having lunch, the two rode their bikes back to their workplace at a leisurely pace.

Not long after Yang Xiaole returned to his workplace, he saw Zheng Ruiyang come back covered in sweat.

It was already July, and the sun was still quite strong outside.

"Don't rush, let the fan blow on it!"

There are ceiling fans in the office, but Yang Xiaole drinks some green well water to cool down when he gets hot, so he rarely turns them on.

Zheng Ruiyang tugged at his collar a few times to cool himself down.

Then he said, "Director, have you found out the truth!"

"It's alright, tell me slowly!"

Seeing this, Zheng Ruiyang said, "I brought gifts over today. At first, they weren't going to tell us, but they did later. They said they can only receive 12.4 yuan a month, which is 20% of the pension. Zhong Hui's wife said that the people in the labor and personnel department told her that her husband has now been labeled as an anti-government official, so he can only receive this much!"
She had tried to cause trouble before, but Xu Lei had threatened her, saying that if she continued, their compensation would be revoked.

Yang Xiaole frowned upon hearing this.

This is definitely not something that Han Zhihong can decide alone; it involves a wide range of people.

This time, he really wasn't targeting Wei Feng.

It's just that he didn't know about this, but now that he does, he's bound to get involved.

After thinking for a moment, he asked, "When you went there, no one noticed, right?"

"no one!"

"Okay, you can get the expense receipts, and I'll sign them for you, but don't claim reimbursement now, wait until the end of the month."

Zheng Ruiyang nodded in agreement.

It's only a few dollars anyway, it won't affect his life.

"If there's nothing else, I'll head back now."

He said hello and then left.

After everyone left, Yang Xiaole pondered over there.

If what Zhong Hui's wife said is true, and her husband is being treated as a bad person, then it's absolutely impossible for the money to be approved at 50%.

Since it has been approved, it certainly won't be classified.

This is just Zhong Hui; there are many others who are disabled due to work-related injuries.

In addition, many people went to the farm, and some of them also received their wages.

The number is definitely not small.

He shook his head, deciding not to think about it and to find time to investigate it.

Just consider it as something to do when you're bored.

In the afternoon, after finishing up his work at the office, he quietly went to the homes of Wei Feng, Han Zhihong, and Xiao Zhao, whom Han Zhihong had mentioned.

really.

Just as he expected, these account books were not kept in the homes of the individuals.

After Yang Xiaole came out, he pondered for a while before quietly going back.

I went straight to Li Zhenghong!

"Comrade Yang! What's wrong? You wanted to see me!"

Seeing him come in, Li Zhenghong greeted him with a smile.

"Director Li, there's something I'd like to report to you."

"Oh? It's nothing, please sit down!"

Looking at the young man in front of him, Li Zhenghong didn't put on any airs.

Since his arrival, the previous situation has been completely reversed. Even though we are still at a disadvantage, we still have a chance.

Especially on important matters, the other side no longer dares to make decisions unilaterally.

Seeing this, Yang Xiaole explained the general situation.

Li Zhenghong had been frowning ever since he started listening.

After he finished listening, Li Zhenghong asked, "How did you know that? You can't make something up out of nothing! That would be troublesome and detrimental to unity."

These are all documents from the Labor and Personnel Department; no one else has access to them.

The Labor and Wages Department is one of Wei Feng's core positions.

Upon hearing this, Yang Xiaole said, "Director Li, I won't just listen to one side of the story. I've also looked into the specifics. Needless to say, Zhong Hui's situation is very unusual."

Think about it, I couldn't find any information about Zhong Hui being classified as a bad person. After all, he's someone from our department, and according to regulations, the minimum percentage is 25%. Plus, he has three children, which is the maximum compensation standard according to regulations.

20%, is that in accordance with regulations? Actually, there's no need to even check! There's a problem here too.

Upon hearing this, Li Zhenghong pondered for a moment.

My mind was racing.

"Director Li, this is a great opportunity. Director Han will definitely have to recuse himself because of this, which will affect the votes at the meeting..."

Yang Xiaole said with a smile.

Hearing this, Li Zhenghong thought for a moment and then nodded: "Okay, I'll have someone check it out."

Yang Xiaole shook his head: "No need for now. You should put this matter in the meeting first and set the tone. I need to find some important information about them."

These kinds of financial records cannot be destroyed; these people can only hide them.

He needs to find this thing.

Li Zhenghong was a seasoned veteran, and he understood immediately upon hearing this.

"Okay, then write up some information and I'll bring it up at the meeting this afternoon."

Seeing that he had achieved his goal, Yang Xiaole smiled and said, "Alright, Director Li, if there's nothing else, I'll be leaving now."

He said goodbye and left the office.

(End of this chapter)