Spring Breeze Twenty Years

Chapter 572 A Shining Job Posting

Xiao Hong covered her face in pain and took several deep breaths, but she still couldn't stop the overwhelming joy that welled up from her heart. She turned and ran to Xiao Wei, hugged him, and started laughing loudly.

Xiao Wei was startled and quickly hugged and steadied Xiao Hong, looking at Ke Xin with a puzzled expression. Ke Xin gritted her teeth, stomped her foot, and cursed, "Wang Xiao Hong, you heartless bastard!"

Looking at Xiao Hong, who was panting heavily, Siwei asked, "What, what happened?"

Kexin came over and pinched Xiaohong, baring her teeth and claws. Xiaowei asked, "What's wrong? What did you say?"

Kexin puffed up her cheeks indignantly: "It's nothing."

Business was indeed good in the mall. By the time Xiao Hong had finished laughing and leaned softly against Xiao Wei, they had already sold four pieces of clothing and a pair of pants, along with a belt.

Kexin and Zhaodi finally had some free time. Kexin came over and glared at Xiaohong, saying, "You traitor, you'd better get rid of this girl. She's useless at everything and never gets enough to eat. What's the point of her being here? All she does is nag you all day."

Xiao Wei glanced at Xiao Hong and said, "I can't shake her off, there's nothing I can do."

Lai Zi said from the side, "Kexin, you should quickly talk to your family and get things done with Xinghai. Xiaowei said that as long as you get married, he'll get you a big house in Fengtian, an apartment building. Then your family will become provincial capital residents, how awesome is that? Your mom will definitely be happy."

Kexin turned to look at Xiaowei: "Really?"

Xiao Wei nodded and said, "It's true, all six of them will get a share. Whoever gets married can pick up the key from me. I'll help you with the household registration."

Kexin asked Xiaohong, "Do you think my mom will be happy about this?"

Xiao Hong said, "It's almost time. If we go to the provincial capital, we can transfer our household registration and become city dwellers."

Kexin looked at Xiaowei and asked, "How come your little devil is so capable now? If only I had known..." Xiaohong pouted and pointed a finger at Kexin's nose. Kexin pushed the finger aside and said, "Oh, oh, I know, I'm not fighting with you for it. Why are you being so petty? I was just sighing. You've always been like a mother hen protecting her chicks since we were little, you'd get all pricked up the moment you touched him."

Xiao Hong snorted, then asked Xiao Wei, "Can you really transfer your household registration? To the provincial capital?"

Xiao Wei said, "Yes, I can, but I wouldn't dare promise more than that. It can definitely be done for just a few of you."

Kexin turned to Zhaodi and said, "Zhaodi, take care of Ga Zi tonight, and we'll register him tomorrow."

Zhao Di reached out and covered Ke Xin's mouth: "Are you trying to kill me?"

"Xiaowei, when did you get here?" Changyuan walked over.

Xiao Wei said with a smile, "I heard you're getting married shortly after I arrived?"

Changyuan chuckled a few times and said to Zhaodi, "You go over there, I'll stay here for a while." More people came to look at clothes. Laizi went to greet them, but Kexin pulled Xiaohong and said, "Come on, let them chat. Let's go over there and keep Ga Zi company."

At noon, Er Ya and Shu Fen, who were in charge of cooking today, brought over the food. Everyone took their own lunchboxes and ate. Xiao Wei and Xiao Hong also squeezed in for a meal. It was just home-style cooking, but it was pretty good. Because Gazi was there, the amount he made was enough.

In the afternoon, Xiaowei and Xiaohong arrived in the county town.

First, he took two bottles of Wuliangye liquor to visit Secretary Li. Now that Uncle Wang is in a higher position, he can give liquor quite generously. When a superior gives something to a subordinate, it's called a favor; when a subordinate gives something to a superior, it's called bribery.

Upon hearing that Xiaowei was going to recruit workers in the county, and hundreds of people at once, and also set up a company and factory in the county, Secretary Li immediately convened a meeting with the county head and relevant departments without saying a word. He had Xiaowei explain the specific situation at the meeting, and immediately appointed the person in charge and demanded that it be implemented immediately.

The land was selected on the spot, the land fee was waived, and they could build however they wanted. The company got its business license immediately, and the formalities could be completed later. Secretary Li even personally drafted the recruitment brochure for them.

For a small county with scarce resources and a bleak development prospect, sending hundreds of people to work in the provincial capital and securing a project worth hundreds of thousands of yuan is an absolutely momentous event. Keep in mind that the standing committee members were even willing to study and approve policies like charging prostitutes a monthly fee for their services, demonstrating the urgency and determination for development. Development requires money.

The meeting was brief, and everyone went back to carry out their assigned tasks. Communists are afraid of being taken too seriously.

At 3:30 p.m., a recruitment notice written on a large red paper was posted on the bulletin board at the entrance of the county personnel bureau. All the towns and villages below received the notice. At this time in 1991, the job in the provincial capital included room and board and a monthly salary of 300 to 500 yuan. This recruitment notice was shining brightly not only in a small county town, but also in any city.

"Warmest congratulations to Comrade Zhang Wei of our county on founding the first private group company in the province. Warmest congratulations to Comrade Zhang Wei of our county on assuming the position of member of the Fengtian Municipal Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference. Warmest congratulations to Brother Mountain Delicacies Trading Company, a subsidiary of Liaodong Brothers Industrial (Group) Company, on settling in our county."

"This recruitment notice applies only to residents with household registration in this county, regardless of whether they are from rural or urban areas. Furthermore, this recruitment notice is valid indefinitely, and recruitment will be conducted in batches. Those who meet the recruitment requirements should bring their household registration booklet to the County Personnel Bureau to register and submit their materials starting immediately."

With excellent benefits, a boss from the county, and the county government's endorsement for the recruitment, there was nothing to worry about. This news spread like wildfire throughout the county. People say that information spreads too slowly in this era, but that depends on the kind of information it is.

A relative or friend would ride a bicycle dozens of kilometers to deliver the news to someone they believed had a chance. This is what is most worthy of remembrance from those simpler times.

"Old Liu, what brings you here? What kind of car did you come in? Did you ride a bicycle? My goodness, that's over twenty kilometers! Come in, rest for a bit, and have some water."

"No, no, I still have to go to Old Zhao's place. Have your child take their household registration book to the county personnel bureau tomorrow to register for a job in the provincial capital. Your Xiaohua just graduated from high school, right? If they're selected, the starting salary is 500 yuan, with accommodation and meals provided. The county will guarantee it, and the company boss is also from our county, so it's definitely a sure thing. Tomorrow morning, don't be late and miss it."

That same evening, the news had already spread to the city and neighboring counties.

For a time, having a household registration in the county became something to be proud of.

Xiao Wei had no idea how much impact his actions would have. He was currently sitting in Li Zhongguo's office with Xiao Hong, drinking tea.

"Haha, good, I'll keep this in mind. I can finally escape this hellhole." Director Li was overjoyed as he held the transfer order.

Xiao Wei said, "Uncle, why don't you and your whole family move there then? You can handle the household registration yourself, right? I'll take care of the house for you. Auntie can work at my company then. But for now, we'll have to wait; the house won't be ready until the end of October."

Li Zhongguo waved his hand and said, "It won't be until October for me to settle down. There's no rush. I'll just stay in the dormitory for now."

(End of this chapter)