Back to the 80s Machinery Factory

Chapter 234: What’s there to be embarrassed about praising you!

After the awards were presented, the next item was the exchange speech.

Compared with the lively atmosphere of the award ceremony, the speeches seemed much more serious.

Representatives from all walks of life in the province, including industry, transportation, infrastructure, education, and culture, will come on stage to exchange ideas and speak.

This is not only a personal speech, but also a reflection of the province's achievements over the past year.

Chen Luyang's speech was relatively late, with twelve people ahead of him.

However, in order to limit the duration of the conference, each person's speech must be limited to 5 minutes.

Just talk about the key points and nothing else.

By the time Chen Luyang took the stage, everyone's enthusiasm and energy had been almost exhausted by the previous speakers.

Some individuals simply sat on the stools and closed their eyes, looking as if they had taken a nap.

Chen Luyang stood in front of the microphone, adjusted his position, and introduced himself first.

"My name is Chen Luyang. I'm a representative of the socialist youth activists from the Provincial Machinery Factory. I'm very happy and honored to be here to give a report to all the leaders and comrades. The title of my report is 'Youth Dedicated to the Motherland'..."

He read the prepared script fluently and smoothly. According to international practice, he wanted to sing a high-sounding tune and express his determination in the last paragraph.

But today, all the elite talents from all walks of life in the province are sitting here,

Chen Luyang decided to take this opportunity to raise the price directly on the spot and carry out a publicity mobilization for the factory's cars.

"My success is inseparable from the education and guidance provided by the machinery factory."

"Our machinery factory has always taken emancipating the mind, running the machines, seeking truth from facts, and working together to look forward as our production principles, and we strictly apply this principle in our daily production."

"This year, our factory collaborated with Japan to innovatively develop the first and second generation of cars and trucks. The creation of these cars from scratch demonstrates our factory's strong vitality, R&D capabilities, and manufacturing capabilities. These capabilities will not only supplement the development of the national economy, but also accelerate the overall development of the industrial economy and promote changes in social transportation."

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"To ensure the rapid development of the machinery industry, our factory director, Wang Qingzhou, turned the tide, firmly and resolutely implemented the strategic decisions of his superiors, and vigorously launched the massive project of 'military-to-civilian conversion'. He called on all workers in the factory to work together and work hard."

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"Under the leadership of outstanding workers like Chen Dazhi, our factory has grappled with research and development, overcoming the three major obstacles of lack of technology, equipment, and materials. Not only have we successfully sold cars nationwide, we've even achieved impressive sales results at the National Electromechanical Company Production and Sales Association Conference in 46 provinces."

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"Next, I will continue to follow the example of Director Wang and Comrade Chen Dazhi, keep learning, work hard, and strive to build our machinery factory into a stable and high-yield automobile industrial base, and strive to fully realize industrial mechanization and production modernization. I also hope that everyone will support and pay attention to our cars!"

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"Thank you everyone! My speech is over!"

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Amidst the warm applause from the entire venue,
Wang Qingzhou and Chen Dazhi, the two comrades who were singled out for praise, had red faces and were even at a loss as they sat in their seats.

Even though they both attended provincial commendation events all year round and had seen many storms and big scenes,
But I've never experienced being singled out and praised by a little brat in such a serious occasion!!!
For a moment, shame, embarrassment, awkwardness, and even a hint of inexplicable joy were all tangled together like a twist of dough, and it was hard to explain.

On the contrary, Chen Luyang, who had successfully completed his speech, finally breathed a sigh of relief and walked back to his seat.

Before sitting down, he looked proudly in the direction of Wang Qingzhou and Chen Dazhi.

Take a look!

Look how well written our manuscript is!

It made Director Wang and Chen Baji blush!

What does this mean?
This means that what I said touched their hearts and moved them directly!
On the way back, Chen Luyang carefully placed the certificate he received on the parking space, stepped on the accelerator, and drove Director Wang and Lao Chen into the factory.

As the car started moving, Old Chen couldn't help but curse, "Who told you to write your speech like that? Why didn't you tell me before you mentioned me and Director Wang on stage?"

Chen Luyang said, "I also thought of this on the spot. It's rare that provincial leaders and representatives from various industries are here, and I rarely have a chance to speak. I must promote our factory's cars and let everyone know how great we are!"

"Besides, every word I said is true. Without our factory director's bold reforms, and without your craftsmanship and ability, how could we have cars today?"

"I was afraid of exceeding my speaking time, so I held back. Otherwise, I could have a good chat with them."

Wang Qingzhou quickly waved his hand: "Alright, alright, just keep these family matters to yourself, don't brag about it all the time."

Although Wang Qingzhou is thick-skinned, he is thick-skinned because he can face all kinds of pressure, difficulties and setbacks calmly.

He couldn't stand being praised in public out of the blue.

Chen Luyang felt that the two of them were a little too shy.

I'm praising you, not scolding you, so why be embarrassed?

If someone praised him in public, he would definitely hold his head high, be calm and confident, and accept it happily!
"By the way, Director Wang, I have something else to report to you first."

While driving, Chen Luyang talked about his contact with Sun Yi.

"Tomorrow I plan to bring people from the Awl River Port Trading Company to the factory to look at the toy cars. If the deal goes well, we can try to ship a batch of toy cars to the port."

"Although Zuizihe City is not a big city, it is a transportation port and is located along the railway. There are many people traveling back and forth through the city, so perhaps we can boost the sales of toy cars."

Wang Qingzhou looked at Chen Luyang with a complicated expression.

"I've discovered that you're really good at making friends!"

"After spending the entire morning in a meeting, we still have to meet with a trading company???"

Chen Luyang smiled and said, "Just chat. I'm just sitting here anyway, so I might as well talk about cars."

"Okay! I'll give you a day off tomorrow. You can show the brothers from the trading company around the cars. If they can sign an order, it will be credited to you!" Wang Qingzhou said with a smile.

Chen Luyang's ears pricked up: "Director, are there any rewards for merit?"

Chen Dazhi's face suddenly turned dark. If Director Wang hadn't been there, he would have hit him with the sole of his shoe.

"What reward do you want?"

With so many people in the factory being so focused on their contributions, they feel embarrassed to ask for honors. But when it comes to my little bastard, he has the nerve to ask for a reward!
Wang Qingzhou actually likes Chen Luyang's straightforward personality.

He stopped Chen Dazhi's bear paw and said, "Tell me, what reward do you want?"

Now Chen Luyang has joined the party, served as the workshop director, been evaluated as an assistant engineer, and even become a provincial socialist youth activist.

He wanted to hear what else Chen Luyang wanted!

"Director, can you give me an enamel pot?"

Wang Qingzhou thought he was suffering from Alzheimer's disease: "What? A jar?"

Chen Luyang nodded: "The porcelain in the water jug I drink from is broken, and I was thinking of getting a new one."

To be honest, this was also his bad luck.

Previously, a female worker in the workshop had a conflict with a coworker and ran to his office crying to complain.

As a gay man, he really didn't know how to persuade her. He could only listen quietly, hand her a handkerchief, and let her wipe her tears.

This turned out to be a good thing.

The aggrieved female comrade thought she had found a soulmate, and then began a long and agonizing cry.

As he cried, he waved his hands and yelled, and finally knocked his jar to the ground.

A nice enamel pot with a white background and red peony flowers was damaged by a bump, which made Chen Luyang very sad.

"A jar is all you need?" Wang Qingzhou asked in disbelief.

He had thought Chen Luyang was taking advantage of this opportunity to get him a title of Advanced Producer or Excellent Workshop Director. But this is what happened?

"It would be nice if you could give me another towel."

The previous towel was used to wipe the sweat off Song Liaosha who vomited from drinking. Chen Luyang always felt that it had a smell and wanted to change it.

Chen Dazhi couldn't help it.

"We don't have any at home! You're asking the factory for a broken pot and a worn towel!"

It’s not a shame!

Is it conspicuous?

His family was made to look like a beggar's family, with nothing. He even had to ask the factory director for a water bottle and a face towel.

Chen Dazhi worked hard all his life, but felt that his reputation was ruined by his son.

Chen Luyang was unhappy: "I've already done something great, so what if I just want a tub and a towel?"

Don’t you have to spend money to buy it for your own home?

Besides, the factory will distribute things at the end of the year. Although I don’t expect to be rated as an advanced worker, it would be nice to get some advanced treatment!
Besides, he is not stupid.

He now has everything he should have, and also everything he shouldn't have.

He actually wanted the factory to reward him with a car, a TV, or dozens of cloth coupons or meat coupons, and the factory would give him the money!
Instead of talking about what you can’t get, it’s better to be practical and solve your current needs first.

Wang Qingzhou laughed out loud “Hahahaha”.

What a child!

You've become an active member of the socialist youth movement, yet you still talk like a child!
"Okay! I'll take charge of this matter!"

"If you can negotiate the toy car deal, not only will I give you an enamel pot and a towel, I'll also give you a mirror!"

"okay!"

With the factory director's order, Chen Luyang stepped on the accelerator and rushed back to the machinery factory.

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Thanks to the toy car, the machinery factory finally has gifts to give away this year.

In recent days, the leaders of the factory have been busy visiting other factories to establish contacts and build friendships.

Every time I went to a factory, I was given a few toy cars.

When Chen Luyang led Sun Yi to the workshop and saw the exquisite toy cars produced on the production line, Sun Yi's eyes widened.

"Can this car door be opened?"

Sun Yi grabbed a small car and flicked the movable door back and forth with his right hand.

"It can drive! Not only can it drive, it can also slide on its own!"

Chen Luyang picked up a toy car, rubbed it on the ground, and the toy car flew out with a "fuck".

"The body is made of alloy, and the bottom is made of steel plates. They use the same materials as cars. The quality is top-notch. You can play with it without worrying about it breaking!"

Sun Yi has been in the supply and marketing business for many years, and he can tell at a glance whether something is good or not.

"It's really good stuff!"

Sun Yi took the car and played with Chen Luyang for a long time.

Sometimes they see whose car can run farther, and sometimes they let two cars collide with each other to see who can win.

Anyway, it was a lot of fun.

Although Sun Yi did not give a clear answer as to whether he would sign an order with the machinery factory when he left,
But based on his intuition as an assistant engineer, Chen Luyang felt that this matter was almost certain to succeed!
"Brother, where are you going? I'll give you a ride!" Chen Luyang asked.

"I'm going to the Railway Street residential area." Sun Yi replied.

"Are you from the railway company?" Chen Luyang asked curiously.

"No! My home is also in Zuizi River." Sun Yi said with a smile.

"I'm currently staying at a railway friend's house. He's a conductor on the provincial capital's Zuizihe special train. I take this train so often that we've become familiar with each other."

Chen Luyang smiled and said, "Okay, I'll take you there."

Sun Yi didn't have a bicycle, and the two old men didn't care much, so they just held his waist and rode their bicycles to Railway Street.

Unlike the machinery factory compound, the Railway Street family housing area is much smaller.

As soon as I entered the yard, three or four children wearing cotton jackets and trousers, with runny noses, came running happily while rolling in iron hoops.

A few fat hens were clucking and pecking at the ground.

"This compound is quite decent!"

This was Chen Luyang’s first time in the railway family housing estate. Even though they were both in the provincial capital, he could feel a completely different living atmosphere.

The people in the yard had never seen Chen Luyang before.
"This is where I live." Sun Yi led Chen Luyang to a small courtyard, pushed open the fence, took out the key, and was about to open the small wooden door painted green.

I heard a voice behind me:
"You're back so soon, Brother Sun?"

Chen Luyang turned around and saw a tall and mighty young man wearing a railway cotton coat and carrying a bag of hairtail walking in.

The young man had thick eyebrows, big eyes, a straight nose, a square mouth, and a loud voice.

"Xiao Jiang, this is Chen Luyang from the machinery factory. He brought me back."

Seeing Jiang Tie coming back, Sun Yi happily introduced him to Chen Luyang, "This is Jiang Tie, the conductor on the special train to the provincial capital, Zuizihe City. He's my good friend!"

"Hello, Comrade Chen!"

"Hello, Comrade Jiang!"

Chen Luyang extended his hand enthusiastically and the two shook hands.

"Wow! Comrade Jiang, you have such great strength!"

Chen Luyang looked at Jiang Tie's big hand with some surprise.

His father Chen Dazhi's hands are very strong, and Jiang Tie's hands are like pliers.

"You've been driving a sports car and arresting people so often that your hands have become stiff." Jiang Tie smiled and withdrew his hand, then took the two people and invited them into the house.

"Come on, come on, don't stand outside in this cold weather, let's go inside."

The three of them entered the house. Jiang Tie took off his coat and hung it on the wall. He walked to the washbasin and washed his hands. He said,

"You are a guest now. I bought some hairtail today. Comrade Chen, you can stay and have dinner with me."

"I'm just a driver. My mission is accomplished once I get them there. You guys eat first. I'll make arrangements for you later when I'm free!"

Chen Luyang is thick-skinned.

But he has no relationship with the family, and he came empty-handed this time, so how could he have the nerve to stay for dinner?

After a few polite words, Chen Luyang was about to leave, but before he could go, he was firmly grasped by Jiang Tie's iron hand.

"Since you're here, why be so polite! It's just a matter of having an extra pair of chopsticks at home! Besides, it's boring for two old men like us to eat face to face. If we have more people, it will be more lively!"

(End of this chapter)