Restarting life in Siheyuan

Chapter 336 Summer Thunder
In a workshop of the steel rolling mill, some people were talking at the door of the workshop.

"Master Yao, what are you talking about? I'll listen too." Qin Huairu, who had just arrived at the workshop, saw several female workers standing together and talking before she had time to clean, and she quickly said hello with a smile.

Master Yao looked mysterious and said with concern when he saw it was Qin Huairu. "Xiao Qin, you came just in time. This matter may have something to do with you. Come and listen."

Qin Huairu was confused as to why he still had his own affairs. "Anything else about me? Please tell me."

After a few months, Qin Huairu has become familiar with her in the workshop. The female workers can chat affectionately, and the young workers can also get along with each other. The female workers in this factory are very cheerful and dare to say anything on weekdays.

They dared to tell any jokes, but they always made the young workers run away with red faces. These old women were not scrupulous about meat and vegetables, and the young workers were no match at all.

"Xiao Qin, we heard..."

It turned out that the news came out from nowhere, saying that it was necessary to streamline the number of employees and strengthen agricultural strength. In recent years, all those who worked with original agricultural hukou were included in the reduction, and even their hukou was said to be changed back to rural hukou.

Like thunder in the summer, Qin Huairu felt panicked. It had only been a few days of peaceful life. Although it was really hard to do this strenuous work, the family had food supplies and he had a serious job, so he could finally settle down and live in peace. Why did he come again.

He couldn't help but ask, "Master Yao, can this news be false? Why is there no movement in the factory? Normally, there must be some news about such a big thing."

"Lao Dong, Lao Su, you two go ahead and implement and mobilize what we just discussed. This quarter, we must not fall behind other workshops."

He must not go back to the countryside. A widow with three children and a mother-in-law who refuses to do anything would have to wait for death. Her parents have no ability to help her, and her brother, sister-in-law, and parents are not living well.

By the way, there is also a mother-in-law who is serving a sentence. I don’t know what will happen. Why is it so difficult to live this life? Qin Huairu raised her head and looked at the sky, but did not dare to curse. It was a good July, covered by a cloud. It was really It's like a thunder can strike at any time.

Seeing Qin Huairu questioning the authenticity of his news, Master Yao was a little unhappy and his tone became cold. "I don't think this can be a leave. I heard that some factories have started. The first step is temporary workers, and the second step is..."

"Maybe it's fake news. If something really happened, our factory should have informed us a long time ago. Our factory was not the instigator of that event, but this time there was no movement at all, don't you think?"

Although Master Yao said it was not false news, Qin Huairu still raised the question again with a trace of luck, as if if he could refute Master Yao, this matter would not happen.

In the office, Director Wang had just finished discussing the task arrangements for this quarter with the two deputy directors. The current tasks were too heavy. When Qin Huairu didn't knock on the door, he rashly barged in with his head lowered. The three of them stopped talking.

It would be nice if the master was still here. Zhang Kemei was transferred to the motorcycle workshop, and she should have been able to follow him. I don’t know why, but in the end, she said that she had not yet been rated and did not meet the conditions. There were obviously two apprentices who followed the master. .

Besides, the steel rolling mill takes the lead in all activities. If there is such a thing from above, there shouldn't be no movement at the steel rolling mill.

"Director, I have something to do, and I'm really worried. I want to get your approval, otherwise I won't be able to work."

Looking at the director's office not far away, by the way, if you have any difficulties, please contact the organization. After thinking about it, Qin Huairu mustered up the courage to walk into the director's office.

Qin Huairu looked at Director Wang and then at the two deputy directors. It seemed difficult to speak, but the matter was so important that she would not give up even if she asked.

A new older male master was appointed, who was also a fifth-level worker. Unfortunately, except for taking the initiative to ask questions, he seldom paid any attention to me, which was far inferior to Master Zhang's care.

"Xiao Qin, what's the matter with you? You came to the office right after work."

"Xiao Qin, you have to think of a solution quickly. Although I don't know which year it started, you just changed your hukou this year when you started working. This..."

Another female worker on the side interrupted. "For such a big matter, how many people will be involved? Maybe the factory is also negotiating."

Qin Huairu was really nervous now. Other factories had moved. It seemed true. If she were to go back to the countryside and take her three children back to farm, she would definitely not be able to feed her three children. No matter how diligent you are, you can only drive a few nails by yourself.

The kind-hearted worker only said half of what he said, but the meaning was already clear. As long as the number of workers was reduced, Qin Huairu would definitely not run away.

I gained a lot of knowledge after working in the factory for a few months. In this city, at the end of 1956 and 1957, all the factories were developing rapidly. In recent years, many workers have been recruited from rural areas, and all of them have solved the problem of household registration and registration. Supplying food, if this news is true, it will make a big difference.

Master Yao shook his head, "The news should be true. As for why there is no movement in the factory, I don't know. Is there something else?"

Looking at the two deputy directors on the side, Director Wang waved.

"Okay, director, let's go there first."

Director Wang turned around and said, "Xiao Qin, what's going on with you? There's no one around now. Let's talk about it. The workshop will be mobilized soon."

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"Our factory has indeed received the notice and held a meeting about the matter you mentioned, but the factory is still negotiating on how to arrange it, so no notice has been issued and no one knows about it. I don't know where you heard about it. But in the end, it’s up to the factory to decide this matter, and I really can’t help.”

Qin Huairu was anxious. The news was actually true. The director had already made it clear that he could not help.

"Director, you have also seen my performance in the past few months. Except for the fact that my three children are too young to work overtime, I have been working hard without any effort at all. Please help me and follow me. Please tell the leader, please give our family a way to survive, please."

As he was about to kneel down, Director Wang hurriedly supported him. Director Wang was also very embarrassed. There was nothing wrong with this apprentice. The family was indeed very difficult, but this request came from above. As a workshop director, how could he have any control? .

"Xiao Qin, it's not that I don't want to help you. This is a decision from above. It requires that workers and temporary workers recruited with rural household registration after January 58 be streamlined. I have no say in this matter."

"It stands to reason that our factory should start implementing the requirements now, but our factory is now full of tasks and cannot finish the work at all. It is in short supply of workers and is a major foreign exchange-earning factory for the Ministry. The higher-ups have only agreed to consider the actual situation of our factory and are re-examining it. The right solution.”

It seemed that there was still a glimmer of hope, and Qin Huairu ignited her fighting spirit.

"Director, just tell me who in the factory can make the decision on this matter. I have to go to him to report the situation. Without this job, our family of five will not be able to survive."

As he spoke, tears fell down, and the atmosphere in the room suddenly became solemn again. Director Wang frowned.

"I also know that your family's situation is indeed difficult, but no matter what, you have to obey the arrangements, right? I shouldn't have said this to you in the first place. If you really want to report the situation, go to the factory director and secretary. Well, probably only the factory leaders can do anything about this kind of thing."

Qin Huairu wiped her tears and bowed, "Thank you, director. I'm asking for leave and will not attend the mobilization meeting. I will go to the leader to respond. I'm sorry for making things difficult for you."

Director Wang seemed to regret a little, "I don't know if it's right to tell you this today. Just go ahead. This matter hasn't been announced yet. Don't spread it. Oh, I really shouldn't have told you. Forget it, go quickly." Bar."

"Secretary Chen has gone to the department. I don't know when he will be back. The factory director has gone to the technical department for a meeting. He probably won't be back for a while. If you have something urgent, just come back after work in the afternoon." Factory Office Xiao Ma was still very polite to Qin Huairu and explained the absence of the two leaders.

Qin Huairu lowered his head and went downstairs. He had no idea what to do. He couldn't think of anything to do.

"Damn it, you've been listless this morning and seem to be worried. Tell me if the task is too heavy and see if I can help you."

During the work break, Yi Zhonghai came over with a big tea vat, his face was kind and his waist was straight, as if the old man was back.

Qin Huairu raised his head slightly, feeling a little surprised. He didn't know when the first man had unknowingly changed his title and no longer called himself Huairu in private.

"Master Yi, it's okay. I'm just an apprentice. How much can I shoulder?"

Qin Huairu refused out of habit, and during these days, it became a habit to refuse Yi Zhonghai.

"Don't hide anything you have to do. You, my uncle, lost your mind a few days ago. Now you have woken up. I have caused you a lot of trouble. I want to apologize to you."

Qin Huairu was dumbfounded. When he looked at Yi Zhonghai, he saw that he had indeed changed a bit, and his eyes were different as well, as if he was suddenly back to the past.

"Master, what did you just say?"

As if she couldn't believe her ears, Qin Huairu opened her mouth, raised her head and looked at the uncle.

"It's nothing. I'm just saying that you and I got lost in our minds a few days ago and made some unreasonable requests. Don't take it to heart anymore. I'll apologize to you and this matter will be over."

Qin Huairu still didn't believe it. The first man had invested a lot in himself, but he gave up so quickly. A few days ago, he worked hard to find someone for help before he got into the ring. This...

"Xiao Qin, I was wrong in the past and had random thoughts, but I won't do that anymore. He's better off being down-to-earth. It's too hard to live a life with his own thoughts. In the future, I'll come to you if I have anything to do."

The old man sighed and went out with a big teapot to chat with people, calmly.

What kind of stimulation did the uncle get? He stopped insisting. Qin Huairu was only half relieved, but she started to worry again. The streamlined matter was not settled yet.

As soon as she got to work in the afternoon, Qin Huairu asked for leave again and went directly to Factory Director Yang's office. This time she was lucky and met him.

"Leader, I have something to ask you. I will keep you for a few minutes."

Factory Director Yang was about to go out. He held a meeting in the technical department in the morning and several new technicians were hired. They were all recruited for the engine and automobile projects. They are still familiar with existing products under the arrangement of the technical department. After a while, an independent department will have to be set up to carry out research.

"You are, you are Qin Huairu." Director Yang still remembered the scene in the snow deeply, and he remembered it all at once.

"Director, I didn't expect you to be so busy and still remember me."

Qin Huairu felt a little happy that the leader could remember her, so it would be much easier to speak.

"If anything happens, come in and talk."

Factory Director Yang still remembered the secretary's instructions and tried to be as kind as possible.

"Director, it's like this...".

Seeing that the factory director was kind, Qin Huairu no longer had any scruples, and explained his purpose straight to the point. However, he saw that the factory director's brows seemed to be frowning more and more, and his voice could not help but become softer.

"Comrade Qin Huairu, I don't know where you got the news from, but it is indeed true. There is this requirement from above, and we have also made suggestions, but only for those who have passed the second-level worker assessment and those who are engaged in motorcycle production. , your situation is not one of them, I can’t help you, you’d better make preparations in advance.”

"Leader, I can do any job. I work very seriously. I just went to work and haven't had time to take the exam yet. Our family cannot live without this job. You know the situation of our family, so please help me."

Director Yang's words completely frightened her. Qin Huairu lost her sense of control and quickly confessed incoherently.

Director Yang didn't have a good impression of her at first, so he could only explain patiently.

"Comrade Qin Huairu, this is not about whether to help or not, this is a matter of principle. This is a requirement from above, and we must implement it unswervingly."

"As for the suggestion to retain some employees, it is also for the sustained and rapid development of the factory and the creation of foreign exchange for the country. It is just a report. We are not sure whether the higher-ups will approve it. You'd better go down first. You can ask anyone about this matter. It’s useless.”

Although Director Yang still seemed patient and kind, the message he conveyed made Qin Huairu's heart hit rock bottom and was still sinking.

She didn't even know how she got back to the workshop. She suddenly became depressed and had no intention of working anymore. What else was she doing? She was just waiting to be downsized.

Damn Factory Director Yang, who was trying to make things difficult when he wanted to take over the factory, but now he is not letting up when he is streamlined. Qin Huairu felt boundless resentment in his heart.

"Xiao Qin, what's wrong with you?"

The new master finally intervened, and Qin Huairu wiped away tears. "Master, I'm fine. I just feel a little uncomfortable and can't work."

"Then you go to the lounge to take a rest first. It's not good to rest here. I'll tell the leader that if it doesn't work, ask for leave and go home."

Faced with the new master's rare concern, Qin Huairu couldn't muster the energy to say thank you, so she just nodded and left.

It seemed that the steel rolling mill couldn't stay any longer. Thinking of Director Yang's words just now, Qin Huairu felt resentful again. Director Yang was not at all considerate of his difficulties. He was the one who wanted to take over last time, and he is the one to take over again this time. Why, why should you deprive yourself of the hope of living?

No, I still have to find a way. I can't wait for the notification. The notification is a certainty. As long as the notification is not sent, there is still hope.

But who can I ask for help? There are many workers in the yard, but no one can help. I'd better wait.

Otherwise, go find him. Qin Huairu is very confused, but survival is the first priority, and he can't care about anything else. If he can really stay, the big deal...

(End of this chapter)