Siheyuan: I am a trader in both worlds!

Chapter 142 General Assembly: The Lighter Factory was initially established
He saw that it was not just him and Yan Bugui who were there, but even Yi Zhonghai was called along by Director Wang.

Liu Haizhong also wanted to remind Director Wang that Yi Zhonghai was no longer the boss of the hospital.

But when he saw Director Wang's sharp eyes
I don't even dare to say a word of nonsense.

Greet Yan Bugui and Yi Zhonghai
"Old Yan, you go notify the front yard, Old Yi, you go notify the middle yard, and I'll go notify the back yard."

With a clear division of labor, several people immediately took action separately to notify the residents in the courtyard and ask everyone to gather in the central courtyard for a courtyard-wide meeting.

As for Ximen Lang in the backyard, he heard that the legendary whole-school meeting was finally going to be held successfully.

It was the first time for Ximen Lang to see such a grand scene. He happily took a small stool and a special set of melon-eating items, beer, drinks, and peanuts, and rushed to the central courtyard first to occupy a favorable position.

Seeing that Ximen Lang was so tactless, he even wanted to eat Director Wang's melon, and ate it so blatantly.

Fearing that Director Wang, who was already furious, might do something bad, Bai Ling quickly snatched all the tools from Ximen Lang's hands.

I just took a bench that was as ordinary as it could be.

He said speechlessly while putting away all the annoying things.

"Can you change your habit of watching fun regardless of the occasion? Aunt Wang treated you this way, and you treat her this way. What do you think Aunt Wang will think?"

Ximen Lang was so reluctant to leave.

But it is true that given my relationship with Director Wang, it is a bit rude to laugh at her.

So, although it was a bit of a pity, Ximen Lang finally accepted Bai Ling's suggestion.

He tried his best to suppress his curiosity that was almost solidified, controlled his facial expression, and went to the middle courtyard with Bai Ling.

Because Director Wang really didn't have the time to chat with Ximen Lang at the moment, Director Wang didn't say much to Ximen Lang and Bai Ling.

He just nodded as a response.

Then, the people in charge of each family in the courtyard just arrived.

Director Wang immediately got into the state.

"I called everyone here today for two reasons: one is a great thing that will benefit everyone, and the other is a disaster that will bring shame to the entire street and be despised by everyone!"

"Needless to say, this is good news. From now on, everyone in our yard—no, to be more precise, everyone on this entire street—will no longer have to worry about making a living."

"Because the first lighter factory sponsored by the subdistrict under the higher-ups will be officially completed in the next two days, all eligible families or individuals can sign up!"

Director Wang then asked several publicity officers to introduce the details of the soon-to-be-completed lighter factory to the neighbors.

After learning this, I no longer have to fight with my neighbors for the temporary job quota that the street office takes a long time to release, and get hurt.

How can I be so excited?
Especially those who have a difficult life at home, their eyes are filled with tears.

Everyone in the courtyard immediately started discussing the matter heatedly.

Of course, most people still couldn't believe it.

I can't believe that at a time when jobs are becoming increasingly difficult to find, such a big piece of pie would fall right on my head.

However, when everyone saw with their own eyes that a poor household in the courtyard was immediately accepted on the spot after trying to explain their situation to the street office official, they were instantly excited.

The neighbors, fearing to miss out on such a good opportunity, immediately rushed to sign up.

Because when I introduced the lighter factory that was about to be completed, I did not single out Ximen Lang for thanks.

Afraid that Ximen Lang would think that he didn't value him, Director Wang pulled Bai Ling and Ximen Lang aside while everyone was signing up.

He opened his mouth and began to explain.

"Xiao Lang, it's not that I don't thank you, it's just that this matter is too big. If you're not careful, your name will appear on the desks of the leaders of the hostile forces, and you will become a thorn in their side, a thorn in their flesh, who must be eliminated as soon as possible."

"I was also concerned about your safety and didn't want you to be exposed to others. That's why I didn't single you out for thanks. You won't blame your Aunt Wang, will you?"

Ximen Lang, who was not afraid of anything except his own safety being threatened, was already hoping that Director Wang and the others would erase all traces of him in this matter, and make sure that he would not be discovered by the enemy spies who were still rampant.

How could I possibly blame Director Wang for this?
Waving his hand, Ximen Lang immediately expressed his opinion.

"Auntie Wang, what are you talking about? I don't even have time to hide from this dire situation, so how could I possibly blame you for this? But the lighter factory, it's only been a short time, and they're already officially starting production. Isn't that a bit too hasty?"

When Director Wang saw Ximen Lang talking about the lighter factory, his face, which had been as dark as the bottom of a pot, finally glowed with confidence again.

Explain to Ximen Lang.

"We were just doing some assembly work. As long as we had enough materials, we could just find a few large warehouses, put people and things in there, and start work."

"There just so happen to be a few places like this right next to Nanluoguxiang. Once we clear out the stuff inside and put it away, someone can come up with a plan and just hang a sign on the door. Isn't that all it takes?"

In fact, this is also a helpless move.

It’s not just because everyone wants to start work early and stock up on supplies early, so as to avoid running out of goods to sell when they rush to seize the market.

It was also because of the current difficult employment situation that Director Wang had to quickly set up the lighter factory in such a crude way to alleviate the increasingly severe employment pressure. (The "Send to the Countryside" movement had already been proposed at this time to alleviate the employment pressure, but it was encouraged at that time, not forced as it would later be.)
It was also because the lighter factory's requirements for venues and personnel were too simple, and it could be started by just finding a piece of vacant land, so Director Wang was able to make progress so quickly.

The first batch of raw materials was just delivered by Ximen Lang two days ago, and trial production will begin soon.

Regarding the issue of personnel training
"Isn't there still two days before trial production begins? These two days are the training period!"

"So I've been really busy these past few days, so busy I can't stop, and yet I still feel like I don't have enough time."

"But even so, I couldn't stop the deaf old lady in your courtyard from spinning around in circles, embarrassing myself!"

When talking about the problem of the deaf old lady, Director Wang gritted his teeth.

Coincidentally, after a busy period, registration is almost completed.

Director Wang clapped his hands and asked everyone to be quiet.

Then, Director Wang showed a stern look and said bluntly.

"Deaf old lady, are you the one who says it yourself, or should I say it for you?!"

　My old cervical spine problem has come back and I feel very dizzy. I am forcing myself to write this. I guess the chapter for tomorrow morning will also be postponed. Sorry.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)