Siheyuan, Shazhu: I have both parents in this life

Chapter 148 This job isn't right for you! He Yuzhu: Are you sure?
The year passed quickly, students started school, and He Yuzhu had a lot of free time after giving a few more lectures.

He Yuzhu was the only young man wandering around the compound. Although he went out every day, people inevitably gossiped about him.

Nothing more than that.

"Just because you've done something meritorious doesn't mean you're something special. Are you going to walk around in the street like this?"

"Is he so brainwashed from fighting that he can't do anything else? That explains why he came back from the army."

Chen Lanxiang found it grating, but she felt sorry for her son. She even had a fight with He Daqing when he brought it up.

It wasn't that He Daqing was worried about He Yuzhu not having a job; it was mainly because people were gossiping about him every day, which was upsetting.

He Yuzhu realized this wasn't going to work, so he decided to go to the military control commission to complete the formalities and confirm his rank and unit.

One Monday morning, He Yuzhu put on his military uniform, carried his military satchel, told Chen Lanxiang, and went out.

Before leaving, Chen Lanxiang said to He Yuzhu, "Zhuzi, when you get there, talk to them nicely and help them choose a good company."

She didn't understand the job requirements, but she felt her son should be able to handle them.

Actually, she really liked the steel rolling mill. It was close to home, the company was quite large, the salary was high, and most importantly, it was safe.

However, after Wang Cuiping and Wang Hongxia both expressed their desire for Zhuzi to work for them, she kept the matter to herself, since her son didn't lack job opportunities.

"Got it, mother."

When he arrived at the Military Control Commission, the staff there asked him about his intentions. They found that He Yuzhu seemed to know nothing and gave him a list of employers to look at.

Most of them were from factories and mines, and the positions they were assigned were mostly in security departments or the public security system.

This is only because of his rank and military achievements, which gave him room to choose; otherwise, it would have been a fixed choice.

He Yuzhu flipped to the last page and saw one that was a bit different from the others. He took a liking to it. It was a company that had been established not long ago, and the position was external procurement.

The officer in charge of the military control commission saw him pick up the brochure and said, "Comrade He Yuzhu, this one is not suitable for you. You should look at the others."

"Oh, why is it inappropriate?"

"This organization requires foreign language skills."

"What else is wrong with me?"

"You also need to know some mechanical and electrical engineering skills."

"Then this one will do," He Yuzhu said confidently.

"Why won't you listen to advice, comrade? You were chosen because you're a meritorious soldier from the battlefield, but you can't just go anywhere." The person in charge was a little unhappy.

"Are you sure?" He Yuzhu asked in English this time.

The person handling the matter was completely bewildered, so He Yuzhu asked again in Korean, "Are you sure?"

Finally, he asked again in the Russian language: "Are you sure?"

This skill was given as a sign-in reward. He Yuzhu was a little confused when he got it, since he wasn't going to the Russian bears and he didn't expect to use it in this situation.

Then, in front of the bewildered clerk, he took out his two vocational school diplomas from his bag, placed them in front of him, and asked again in Chinese.

"you sure?"

"I" turned a little pale. This slap in the face was too harsh. He had thought that this young man was just a bit fierce on the battlefield, which was why he received some preferential treatment. Who would have thought that he would know these things?

At that moment, someone from the same office, presumably a leader, came over and asked, "Xiao Wei, what's going on?"

"This section chief chose the 'Hardware and Electrical Import Company.' I told him that they had high requirements, but I didn't expect this young man to know so much."

"You, what have I been telling you all this time? Do you think everyone who comes off the battlefield is someone who only went to a literacy class? There are plenty of college students among them. Aren't you going to apologize to Comrade He?" He Yuzhu knew, of course, about cooking skills.

"I'm sorry, Comrade He Yuzhu, I shouldn't have looked down on you!" Xiao Wei said reluctantly.

"You're not just looking down on me, you're looking down on all the soldiers from the peninsula," He Yuzhu said calmly. He was very unhappy with this guy's attitude just now, especially that "you're just relying on your merits" look.

"Alright, Xiao Wei, you don't need to worry about Xiao He's matter, I'll handle it."

"Yes, section chief."

The section chief picked up the documents on the table and said to He Yuzhu, "Comrade He, come with me."

"Ah."

When he arrived at the section chief's seat, the section chief asked him to sit down and then said, "Comrade Xiao He, hello, I am his section chief, my name is Tang Jing."

"Hello, Section Chief Tang."

"Can I ask what you just said to him?"

"Oh, it's nothing. I just asked 'Are you sure?' once each in English, Korean, and Russian."

The section chief was speechless. This kid was too wicked. He was also a little annoyed. His subordinate was wrong, but he didn't have to do it like this.

"So you're fluent in three languages?" Section Chief Tang said, trying to suppress his anger.

"Ah."

"These two diplomas are yours too."

"Correct."

When Section Chief Tang opened the graduation certificate, he was a little dumbfounded. They were from the same school, but different majors. They all entered the school in 49 and graduated in 50. Then he looked at He Yuzhu's enlistment in the army. Sure enough, it was after graduation.

Then his anger subsided considerably. His subordinate hadn't even asked if the person actually knew the skill before directly saying it wasn't suitable, and his attitude was poor. No wonder the person reacted that way.

Do you know what this company does?

"Many people still don't understand the term 'import,' and he only learned about it after specifically asking around."

"It's just something I bought from abroad?"

"So you knew all along, Comrade He, you really are very knowledgeable."

"generally."

"What about hardware and electrical work? I see you studied mechanical and civil engineering."

"Hardware and electrical engineering encompasses a wide range of products, including metal parts, motor parts, and everything from large lathes to small screws. It depends on what the company makes."

"It seems you're a good fit, but the company requires an interview. Are you sure you're okay with that?" Actually, the company doesn't require one. You're assigned to a position once you're assigned, but what position you'll be doing is another matter.

However, the company's purchasing department has requirements. Just now, Xiao Wei used these requirements to block He Yuzhu, because the company is at a relatively high level, directly under the Foreign Trade Department.

"no problem."

"Okay, I'll report it for you first. You can wait for notification. Of course, if you change your mind, you can come anytime."

"it is good."

He Yuzhu took the certificate to the street office to get the certificate, and then went to the police station to register his household registration. In two years, they would start using grain coupons. Without a household registration, there would be no grain rations. Although he didn't care about this, it was something that could be shown to others in public, so he had to do it.

He's a big shot in the Jiaodaokou Subdistrict Office; he's been a regular there ever since he came to the office.

"Comrade Xiao He, you've arrived."

"Is Comrade Xiao He here to see Director Wang?"

"Comrade Xiao He."

After dealing with them all the way, He Yuzhu was also a little overwhelmed. They were so enthusiastic that if you didn't reply, you would be considered impolite.

They knocked on Wang Hongxia's office door.

"Enter."

He Yuzhu pushed open the door and entered.

"Zhu Zi, what brings you here? We asked you to come here a while ago, but you refused no matter what."

"Aunt Xia, you are too kind, I can't handle it, so I didn't dare to come. I came today to get my personnel relationship certificate so I can transfer my household registration."

"You brat, all I'm doing is letting you give a few more performances, and you're acting like it's going to kill you."

"More or less," He Yuzhu said helplessly.

"Did you go to the military control commission today?"

"Ah."

"Is everything done? Where was it assigned?" "I'd say it's half done. I've got my eye on a company, but I need to interview them."

"interview?"

"What, employers don't even value a war hero like you?"

"No, that's not it. That company is a bit special; it requires some professional skills."

"What kind of unit has such high requirements? Putting aside the fact that you transferred to civilian work with your rank and military merits, I remember you have two vocational school diplomas, and you seem to know a little foreign language. Is that not enough?"

"I haven't met the employer yet, that's what the military control commission said."

"Now that you mention it, I'm even more curious. What organization?"

Hardware and Electrical Equipment Import Company

"What kind of organization is this? I've never heard of it before. Is it located in Beijing?"

"It should be. I saw in the introduction that it was newly established last year, and it seems to be directly under the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation."

"Should I ask your Uncle Zhao to find out about this company's background? And see if he knows anyone there?"

"No need, I can go by myself. If I can't get in, we can consider other options. Aunt Xia, can't you arrange another job for me?"

"That's true. Young people should have the drive to take risks."

"Hehe, I don't know if it will work, maybe I'll have to trouble you, Aunt Xia."

"Whether it's okay or not, you'll still have to trouble me. You'll have to come all the way here to transfer our working relationship."

"Oh, I forgot about that."

"Let's go, I'll go to the police station with you. You don't know anyone there." Wang Hongxia said, but her hands didn't stop. She filled out forms, signed and stamped He Yuzhu's information, and then stood up to leave.

“I don’t know anyone, but they should know me,” He Yuzhu said.

"That's right, then you can run it yourself, so I won't have to make a trip."

"Okay, then you go ahead with your work, I'll come again when I have time."

"I would be very happy if you could give a few more speeches for us when you have time."

"No, no, then I'd better not come."

"you dare!"

"No, no, I'm leaving now. I'll visit Principal Wang and Grandma Wang at home another day."

“They’d love for you to go; you’ll get to enjoy the food. Alright, hurry up and go,” Wang Hongxia said with a smile.

"okay!"

He Yuzhu got up, took the documents, then went out and closed the door.

Arriving at the police station went smoothly. He genuinely didn't know anyone, but they really did. They were incredibly enthusiastic, and a deputy director even accompanied him the whole time. They also inquired whether He Yuzhu was interested in working at their police station.

He Yuzhu didn't refuse directly, but said that if he joined the public security system and didn't go to Wang Cuiping, he would definitely be punished. Only then did the deputy director realize that Wang Cuiping from the Dongcheng Branch was indeed from He Yuzhu's compound, and it seemed that he really couldn't compete with her.

Many officers in their police station were thinking of working under Wang Cuiping, because there were big cases and more opportunities to earn merit.

On his way home, He Yuzhu remembered something else. Walking like this wasn't a solution. He had a bunch of bicycles in his space, and he needed to find a way to get two of them to use.

However, they are all second-hand. He doesn't know if the trust store is open or not. He thought about it and realized that Xu Damao was probably the only one in the family who knew about this. That kid hasn't just been going to school these past few years.

He ran into Yang Ruihua right at his doorstep. He glanced at him and thought to himself, "Is the Yan family already keeping a close watch on things?"

His gaze startled Yang Ruihua, who turned and headed home, afraid that He Yuzhu would come after her. She was also one of those people who had been complaining about He Yuzhu not going to work lately.

As he walked further in, he ran into Qin Huairu again. Qin Huairu also saw him walking home with her head down.

He Yuzhu was quite happy to see them not giving him any notice, as it saved him a lot of trouble. As for those who actually dared to cause trouble, he wouldn't be polite.

As for work, let the gossipers chatter on and on; they'll shut up once the job is secured.

Upon entering the central courtyard, He Yuzhu glanced at the east passageway. It seemed that Li Guihua had left the courtyard; he hadn't seen her since.

But after glancing at the east passageway, something seemed off; it didn't look like it had been moved.

After returning home, Chen Lanxiang put down her two babies and came out.

"Zhu Zi, how's it going? Where did you get assigned, and what kind of work are you doing?"

"Mother, it's not decided yet, it can't be that quick."

"Oh, wasn't it supposed to be done in one trip? Why hasn't it been finalized yet?" Chen Lanxiang said, a little disappointed.

"The military control committee has been established, but we still need to go to their work units to check on things over there."

"So it's decided by the company?" Chen Lanxiang perked up again.

"I found one that I'm interested in, but they require an interview, so I'll have to wait a few days."

"Isn't it supposed to be divided directly? I've already asked your Aunt Xia."

"That unit is a bit special."

"Oh, Mother doesn't understand. If you really can't get in, you can go find your two Aunt Wangs. If that doesn't work, you can ask your father to go find their factory."

"Mother, does your son look like someone no one wants?" He Yuzhu said with a smile.

"No, that's not it. I'm just worried that you won't find someone you like."

"Okay, Mom, I'll go cook."

"Change your clothes first, don't get your military uniform dirty."

"it is good."

When He Daqing came back that evening, he asked about it as well. He was a little more knowledgeable than Chen Lanxiang, but not much, and his son was very decisive. Since he had already taken care of it, that was fine.

The old lady didn't ask about it; she had more confidence in her eldest grandson than the couple did.

That evening, He Yuzhu asked Xu Damao if he knew anyone at the Trust Store. To his surprise, the kid actually did know someone, though it was just a store clerk.

However, that was enough for He Yuzhu. He Yuzhu asked him to inquire whether the old bicycle could be properly handled through their channels, and they would pay the due fees.

"A brand new car? Brother Zhu, you have that kind of connection? Can you get one for me too?"

"Do you have money, or can your father give you money?"

"Uh..." Xu Damao slumped.

"Alright, I was just kidding. If you can get it done, you'll get one. Of course, you'll have to tell everyone that you borrowed the money from me to buy it."

"Okay, leave this to me. I guarantee I'll negotiate the handling fee down. By the way, Brother Zhu, are we in a hurry?"

"There's no rush, you ask first."

"So that means you can have a car anytime, Brother Zhu, you've got some pretty impressive connections!" Xu Damao is no longer the clueless kid he used to be.

"Anyway, you can ask first. I also have a watch here."

"Leave me one of the watches."

"Forget about it now. You're still in school. Bicycles and watches? Are you crazy?!"

"Then you absolutely must save one for me."

"Okay, you'll get your share."

Can I take a look?

"Wait."

He Yuzhu went and got a few pieces, of course, the ones he got were all avant-garde for that era. Sure enough, Xu Damao looked at them from left to right and couldn't bear to put any of them down.

"Alright, you can only bring one piece. Whatever's left will do."

"No, no, let me choose first." In the end, Xu Damao chose a nearly new Omega cigarette.

Then He Yuzhu collected all the watches and sent him home.

(End of this chapter)