Spring Breeze Twenty Years

Chapter 240 The Director's Beautiful Mood

Xiao Wei exclaimed "Ah!" and after a long pause said, "I don't understand. I really didn't think it was a big deal. So, according to this, the provincial department just got a political achievement for free? Then they don't owe anyone a favor."

Han San nodded and said, "That's right, this matter can be handled even without pulling strings, just by going directly to the department. They'd be overjoyed. If it succeeds, they'll be famous nationwide, and the higher-ups will definitely look at them more favorably. You're practically begging people to give you political achievements, aren't you stupid?"

Xiao Wei and the other two laughed. Xiao Wei said, "Forget it, let's just leave it as achievements or personal favors. As long as we can get things done smoothly, that's better than anything else."

Han San nodded and said, "Yes, you guys do a good job. If this really works out, we won't have to worry about anything else from the Labor Department in the future."

Less than half an hour later, Director Wang and Sister Li walked back into the courtyard.

Xiao Wei, Xia Maosheng, Chen Hui, and Han San were walking into the old building when Director Wang called out from the gate, "Xia, Xiao Wei."

Several people turned to look over, and Director Wang waved as he walked over: "Xia, Wei, come here, I have something to ask you."

The two men went up to him, and Xia Maosheng asked, "What's wrong, Uncle?"

Director Wang waited for them to approach and then asked in a low voice, "What you two were saying to Xiao Li earlier, was it true?"

Xia Maosheng nodded and said, "Really? It'll be in every newspaper in Northeast China soon. We're planning to only print the first issue in the newspapers, and then we'll see if we can get it on TV for the second issue. What's up?"

Director Wang clapped his hands excitedly and asked, "Who did the department contact? Is it reliable?"

Xia Maosheng turned to look at Chen Hui behind him and said, "Xiao Hui's dad found this for him. He said there's no problem. We just need to go over and get the official stamp. What's up?"

Director Wang glanced at Chen Hui and asked, "Who is his father acquainted with in the department? Does anyone know who he contacted?"

Xia Maosheng said, "His dad's a standing committee member, a vice-provincial level official. He got a position with a department head, the highest-ranking one."

Director Wang was taken aback: "Deputy Governor? That's the Executive Director of the Northeast Bureau? Oh my, that's incredible. I didn't even get to offer a toast last time we met." The mayor was sitting there on the day the restaurant opened, but because it was noon, no one drank any alcohol.

Xiao Wei smiled and said, "Uncle Wang, you are our elder, and Uncle Chen is also our elder. The three of us are together every day and have such a good relationship. You'll have plenty of opportunities to meet in the future. I'll let you know in advance when Xiao Hui's restaurant opens after the New Year, and you can come over then."

Director Wang blinked: "Can it be done?"

Xiao Wei nodded and said, "Okay, it will definitely work."

Director Wang patted Xiao Wei on the shoulder with a smile and said, "Alright, then I understand. I won't report it yet; I'll submit a report to the department after the first semester starts. You guys put in the effort and make sure this is handled well."

Xia Maosheng and Xiao Wei agreed. Xia Maosheng said, "Oh right, Sister Li was in a hurry and didn't have time to tell you, Uncle, we've put the training class's practice classroom here. It's bigger and easier to operate. But we'll need to install a separate meter for the electricity. What do you think about that?"

Director Wang said, "Okay, just put it in the bureau's account. Xiao Li, you can handle it." Sister Li agreed.

Director Wang said, "Come on, let me go in and take a look. Is everything almost done?"

As the group walked toward the old building, Xiao Wei said, "That's about it. If we can finish installing the equipment today, and everyone is here tomorrow, we can try production the day after tomorrow."

Director Wang nodded and said, "Okay, you're the kind of people who get things done, and you're efficient. I'm confident you can get things done."

Chen Hui also knew Director Wang, so he called him Uncle Wang and introduced Han San. Then they went into the old building together.

Director Wang walked around and said, "It really looks decent. This building has been abandoned here for over ten years, hasn't it? It's finally come back to life in your hands."

Xia Maosheng whispered in Director Wang's ear, "Uncle, is it okay if we buy this courtyard?"

Director Wang looked around and said, "No rush, take your time, and do a good job."

After looking at the rooms of a few people, Director Wang and Sister Li hurriedly went back, but they were in a very good mood as they left, humming some tune they didn't recognize.

Director Wang rushed in, not opening the main gate, but through a small door on top of the large iron gate. His car was parked outside the courtyard. After he got in and left, Han San smiled and said, "How about that? You see how important this is, right? Before, no matter what your relationship was or how things were handled, from now on, this person will definitely help you wholeheartedly. You can consult him about anything."

Xia Maosheng looked at Xiao Wei and said, "Do you think my aunt could benefit from this?"

Xiao Wei said, "Isn't our class a joint program between the Longcheng Labor Bureau and Chuanzhou City? How come we can't benefit from it? Director Wang isn't stupid, don't worry."

Xia Maosheng asked, "How do I write it?"

Han San tapped his forehead and said, "Your aunt will understand once you explain your views on social reform, your analysis of the job market, the actual impact and significance of this matter."

Xia Maosheng nodded.

Back in his office, Director Wang made himself a cup of tea, sat there thinking for a while, then went to Sister Li's office and said, "Write a report analyzing the latest employment situation in Longcheng and even the entire province, the employment problem in the whole Northeast, and then write down our ideas, the purpose and significance of setting up this training center. Okay, that's all. Oh, and remember to include the attitude of the Chuanzhou Municipal Government in this regard; this training center is a joint venture between our two parties. Okay, that's it. Bring it to me when you're done." He hummed a little tune as he went back to his office.

Sister Li pursed her lips and went to arrange for people to start creating.

At 4:30 p.m., all the machinery and equipment were installed. Everyone checked it together, then threw the packaging crates and other items into the truck, cleaned up the area, and the factory's infrastructure was considered complete.

Master Chang is also finishing up his work. A modern all-steel kitchen has been completed, with the washing machine, refrigerator, stove, kitchen utensils, pots and pans all in place.

Xiao Wei said, "Today we're going to An Laowu's place to gnaw on bones and celebrate moving."

Xia Maosheng said, "Shouldn't we have a housewarming feast to celebrate moving?"

Chen Hui said, "Yeah, shouldn't we buy groceries and then cook a meal here for ourselves or something?"

Xiao Wei waved his hand and said, "Keep it simple. There are more than ten people in this place, half of them are big eaters and teenagers. If you two want to do it, you can do it; I won't."

Chen Hui thought for a moment and said, "Oh dear, I haven't had any bones to gnaw on for days. Let's eat bones then."

Xia Maosheng looked at the kitchen, then at the living room, then at the two lumps, and nodded, saying, "Eat the bones."

Han San walked over from the truck and said, "Master Chang, is this still not over? Hey Xiao Wei, don't you guys have a phone installed here? How are we supposed to contact you if something happens? Are we going to call the restaurant's number again?"

Xiao Wei said, "The school has it too, I'll write down the number for you in a bit. The factory will definitely install it, but it won't be that quick. I'll let you know when it's installed. I don't know when paging will be available here, that would be convenient."

Master Chang squatted to one side smoking and said, "The paging station, huh? It's under construction, it'll be up and running soon, probably in the last few days of the year. My kid was talking about wanting to buy something last night, a pager, right?"

Xia Maosheng patted the motorcycle on his waist and said, "This is great, at least I don't have to use it as a watch strap anymore."

Xiao Wei asked, "These are all Fengtian numbers, can we use them here?"

Han San said, "Is it 126? 126 works. You just need to register it. It's a nationwide network station. It's just a matter of paying a little money."

126寻呼1985创建于京城，然后在90、91两年铺满全国30个省市自治区，是国内唯一能实现异地漫游的寻呼台。2007年宣布停止全国寻呼业务专心做移动通讯。它的公司名称是中国联通。

(End of this chapter)