That year the flowers bloomed 1981

Chapter 1130 The donkey pulling the mill
The year-end commendation conference of the first branch was held on the same day as that of the main factory. The meeting procedures of both sides were similar, with advanced individuals and departments going on stage to receive awards, but the value of the bonuses and prizes was a bit different.

In addition, there is an additional speech segment compared to the first branch, with all kinds of speeches like “the situation is good this year, and it will be even better next year”, which lasts for half an hour without any repetition.

But many people are tired of hearing such words of encouragement, so the people at the top are talking big and the people below are talking small.

"How much bonus did you get as an advanced worker?"

"One hundred yuan, how about you? Excellent model soldier?"

"I'm fifty, plus an enamel wash basin."

"Then you have one more washbasin than me."

"Oh my god, why don't you say you have fifty dollars more than me? How about we switch?"

"What are you going to change? By the way, your son is in a branch factory. What are their rewards for outstanding model workers?"

"I don't know, but it's at least four or five hundred. Last year it was five hundred."

"Hiss, you old man really bet on the right horse. When Old Tan didn't let everyone go, you scolded your son and he became the deputy director of the workshop in just two years. His salary must be four or five hundred, right?"

"Hey, what does that bastard's four or five hundred have to do with me? He just gave my wife a hundred or eighty yuan during the New Year and other holidays. I didn't see a cent of it."

"Wow, your son gives your wife money? Will his wife agree?"

"Why would she not want to? She's only eighty-six a month old, how dare she not want to? Grandma~"

"Oh, I wish I had applied to work at a branch factory. It's not that I'm greedy for the four or five hundred yuan salary, but the main thing is that they are generous everywhere, unlike us here, who are stingy and haggle over every penny all day long."

"Who says it's not true? The yield rate of our workshop last month exceeded the standard set by the first branch factory, and they gave everyone a bonus of more than ten yuan.

But what about the main factory? Not only did they not get a cent, but they even wanted to save the bonus from the branch factory.

If our workshop director hadn’t come to the production department and slammed the table, our wages wouldn’t have increased by a dime, and all of it would have gone to them.”

"I heard that the wages of a branch factory are not decided by the office, but by the workers themselves. The prices are clearly marked and posted on the wall of the workshop. If they do a good job, they will be rewarded, and if they do a bad job, they will be punished. That's what we call fair and aboveboard."

"."

The main factory was indeed not fair and honest, because they awarded three grand prizes, and the three prizes were mobile phones, which coincided with the grand prize of the branch factory.

However, neither the prize nor the winner was announced. Instead, the prize was directly given to the individual.

Two of the mobile phones were given to Ma Zhaoxian and Niu Hongzhang, and the other one was given to security chief Wen Defu.

The problem lies with Wen Defu. After he got the mobile phone, he showed off. When everyone asked him where it came from, he said it was issued by the factory. There were three in total, and they were given to certain people.

Originally, Wen Defu meant that his position was very important, but the people in the Production Safety Department also felt that they were very important, and other departments also felt that they were more important, so they all went to the factory office to question it, and in the end, I don’t know how the people in the factory office dealt with it, but they told the truth that "this is a prize."

This caused a huge uproar, and within a few hours, everyone knew about it.

"That's really good! They gave us some prizes, but they were as stingy as Grandet for an enamel basin. But the officials are so good that they can give 20,000 yuan without blinking an eye."

"Stop talking. I thought that after General Manager Ma took office, he would let us gradually catch up with the first branch factory! In the end, it's still the same. It can't change."

"Don't follow the example of the first branch. I heard that the first branch also issued three Xiali cars! If they follow their example..."

"Why should we learn from a branch factory? Nearly a hundred people were commended at the end of the year, but only a few of us received awards? Their awards were at least 1,000 yuan, but ours were at least a large teapot.

Besides, what is the salary of a branch factory? How much do we earn a month? How can we learn from a branch factory? If he can really learn thoroughly, then I fully support him."

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Suddenly, everyone at the Light Automobile Company was filled with indignation and curses, which soon reached Niu Hongzhang's ears.

So at the Standing Committee meeting after New Year's Day, he made a statement on this issue.

"Given the strong public opinion recently, I am willing to make a deep self-examination and return the prizes and bonuses."

After Niu Hongzhang finished speaking, he placed the mobile phone on the conference table on the spot.

Now no one knew what to say.

There are three mobile phones in total. Since you are "returning them personally", you can just hand them in to the factory yourself. Why do you have to shout in front of so many people before handing them in?

Is it because there are meeting minutes on site that put your noble character into writing?
If you do this, where will the other two people be placed?

After Niu Hongzhang said this, Ma Zhaoxian also frowned.

Then he asked Director Zhang from the factory office: "Director Zhang, has anyone discussed this issue recently?"

Director Zhang immediately said, "I haven't heard of that! Besides, these three phones were also decided for the safety of the factory.

There were two thefts in the factory last month. If there had been a mobile phone, the suspects might not have been able to escape." It must be said that the people in the factory office are very good at dealing with people. Why did they give one of the three phones to Wen Defu?

It is just to shut up the talkers at this moment.

"Then you can go back and investigate. If the public has strong opinions, report them in a timely manner."

Ma Zhaoxian let the matter go in just a few words. Although he didn't have to take the mobile phone, he had just gotten it and it was taken back by someone else. Where would he put his face?
But Ma Zhaoxian wanted to let the matter go, but Niu Hongzhang was unwilling to do so.

"No need to investigate again, I have already investigated," Niu Hongzhang said in a deep voice, "This time it's not just about the three phones, there are bigger problems. If we don't take it seriously, the spit of the masses can drown people."

Niu Hongzhang looked at Li Ye and said coldly, "Li Ye, you are too bold to use public money to buy cars for private individuals? This is rare news in the whole country. If we really want to talk about it, it is worse than the Zhang and Liu incidents."

"."

As soon as Niu Hongzhang finished speaking, everyone in the conference room knew that they would have another day to enjoy the show.

Niu Hongzhang linked the issue of Xiali cars being distributed to a branch factory to misappropriation of public funds. This crime is really serious and can be punishable by death.

But Li Ye sat there, looking at Niu Hongzhang quietly, as if he didn't care at all.

When Li Ye saw Niu Hongzhang wanted to return the phone just now, he guessed that he was going to be targeted, so he had already thought of an excuse.

"Secretary Niu, who told you that our first branch bought a car for a private individual? How come I didn't know about it?"

"You do not know?"

Niu Hongzhang said sarcastically, "Then is it false that your first branch distributed three Xiali cars to employees? Lu Zhizhang drove a Xiali car to work this morning. Do you think I didn't see it?"

Li Ye smiled and said, "Oh, you saw Lu Zhizhang driving to work! But what does that prove? Does it prove that the car belongs to Lu Zhizhang?"

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Niu Hongzhang was stunned, his eyes widened, and he was a little confused for a moment.

He drives himself to work, how could it be true? You can't lie with your eyes open, right?

However, Lu Zhizhang immediately explained: "Actually, although we have prepared three Xiali cars for the selected outstanding employees to use, the cars are still in the name of the first branch and belong to the property of the first branch. The employees only have the right to use the cars, and they have to pay for the gas themselves."

Niu Hongzhang was stunned again, angry and said unhappily: "Director Lu, are you deceiving yourself? Although the car is under the name of the first branch, you are still using it. Isn't this misappropriation of public funds for personal gain?"

Li Ye immediately said seriously: "If that's the case, then what is the company's bus?
Every company has more than one car, right? It is also under the company's name and serves the employees.

Then, is it not in accordance with procedure to use the right to use a vehicle as a reward? Doesn't this just prove that ordinary workers can become masters of their own house after making great contributions to the country through their own efforts?
Could it be that the company's cars can only serve management personnel and have nothing to do with the general public?"

"."

Li Ye's last words were quite heartbreaking.

The head factory's small fleet has no less than ten vehicles, one of which belongs exclusively to Niu Hongzhang. Even if he rides a bicycle to and from work, he will not let others use that vehicle. If he really lets others use it, it would be tantamount to challenging Niu Hongzhang.

Niu Hongzhang's lips trembled twice, and he gritted his teeth and said, "The company's car can only be used for official business, not for personal use."

As soon as Niu Hongzhang finished speaking, several people in the conference room frowned.

However, Lu Zhizhang smiled and said, "That's why we pay for the gas ourselves! I just paid 60 yuan for gas yesterday. To be honest, I feel bad about it!"

"Hahahaha~"

Laughter broke out in the meeting room, finally easing the awkward atmosphere.

They also intended to divert the topic from Niu Hongzhang and Li Ye, because they were all qualified to use the car. If Niu Hongzhang really followed the relevant car use regulations, they would all be punished.

To put it bluntly, drivers these days usually drive their cars home at night. If you really want to be picky, do you want to catch everyone in one fell swoop?

Li Ye was indeed diverted by everyone, but once this topic came out, those who were laughing just now all turned cold.

"I also want to talk about something that the public is concerned about. I don't know what's going on these days, but people have been asking me all day, asking if I'm going to be transferred. Do so many people want me to be transferred?"

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More than 80% of the people in the conference room had gloomy faces.

Everyone has heard the news these days. They are not like Lai Jiayi and Niu Hongzhang, who hope to send Li Ye away as soon as possible.

Because Li Ye's donkey is now pulling the mill very well and providing everyone with a steady supply of food, but now you want to give the donkey away?

Will you grind the mill yourself from now on?
Or should I pull it? Pull Nima Coin!

(End of this chapter)