Spring Breeze Twenty Years

Chapter 971 Training Center

Busy as we went, the 6th arrived quickly.

In those days, National Day was just a concept; there wasn't really a long holiday. People went to work or school, there were no special ceremonies or lavish feasts, and it was no different from any other day. The only celebrations were in the newspapers and the news.

On the 6th, Hao Dawei arrived at the company early to borrow a car. Miria was finally moving.

The 17-seat Hiace was finally put to use; the vehicle was too big, and most of the time it just sat there motionless.

Hao Dawei drove his Hiace with Hao Juan to help Miliya move. Now Hao Juan works with Li Na, specifically in charge of office work. She's doing a great job, has a cheerful and straightforward personality, and is tall and good-looking. She's quite well-connected at the company.

Chen Hui went to Zhongjie. Today, the interior of Rose Garden and the Trade City were being demolished, and pre-installation work was being done in the backyard. Chen Hui was the only one in the entire company who knew a little about this, so he was the only one going to oversee it. Pre-installing the oil-fired boiler was no small matter, but the person was found by the military, so he should be able to rest assured.

Xiao Wei went to the company, drove around, and then went to the design institute, where Dean Cheng was looking for him.

"Sir, what do you need me for?" Xiao Wei pushed open the door to Dean Cheng's office.

Dean Cheng, wearing reading glasses, leaned over the table to look at the screen. He turned his head, saw it was Xiao Wei, and waved.

Xiao Wei walked over, and Dean Cheng said, "Should the general plan for the Hunhe River area still be changed? If not, I'll have the local authorities come up with a partial plan."

Xiao Wei said, "No need to change it, it's fine. Now we just need to see the actual effect. We must show our actual vehicle in a grand and impressive way, and it must also be beautiful."

Dean Cheng chuckled and said, "You're not greedy at all. Don't worry, I've transferred about twenty people from outside, and the entire institute is going all out to serve you. We're also lucky that big projects are coming one after another. Our institute's time to shine will be in the next year or two. We definitely have to do a good job and build our reputation. In the design field, reputation is the most important thing."

Xiao Wei asked, "What's up? You're not just going to ask me this, are you?"

Dean Cheng straightened up and tapped the drawings on the table: "Take a look at this. It was sent over by the military. There are many capable people in the military. This drawing is almost as good as ours, very accurate."

Xiao Wei leaned closer to look: "Where is this? Oh, over by the police academy. That piece of land has been cleared? That was quick."

Dean Cheng said, "It's not just cleaned up; the original foundation and everything else have been dug up and leveled. The army works efficiently. The three walls have also been built for you. Take a look and see how you want to use it."

The entire plot of land is shaped like a concave shape, with a small front, a narrow middle, and a large back.

Xiao Wei said, "This doesn't look easy to do. Shouldn't we leave a path for the back? How big is the front?"

Dean Cheng said, "We need to leave a lane for vehicles to enter from the side; you can't possibly cover the entire area. Leaving a driveway in front allows for about 3,000 square meters, enough for a three-story building. How much bigger do you want to build?"

Xiao Wei nodded and said, "That's enough. Are you still going to build a building upstairs?"

Dean Cheng said, "You can only build a few floors. Forget about elevators; this place doesn't allow it. If the mall is three stories high, you can only build four more floors on top at most."

Xiao Wei said, "Then let's just build a five-story building. Seven stories is too high, it's tiring to climb, and the area isn't that big. We can use the bottom three floors as a shopping mall, and the top floors as offices, dormitories, and warehouses, okay?"

Dean Cheng asked, "So how will you use it later?"

Xiao Wei looked at the blueprints and scratched his head, unable to figure it out. Building houses was pointless; who would buy this area? It was too out of the way for his own family. He said, "I don't know, it's useless now. How about we build a park?"

Dean Cheng glanced at Xiao Wei and said, "The warehouse can't be too tall, it'll increase the cost of moving things. This narrow space in the back is nearly two thousand square meters, enough for a two- or three-story warehouse. And this area behind is a full twenty acres, are you going to build a park here?"

Xiao Wei was taken aback: "So big?"

Dean Cheng said, "You really can't figure out how to use it? Think carefully, what are you lacking right now?"

Xiao Wei thought for a moment and shook his head: "I really can't think of anything, what's missing?"

Dean Cheng shook his head and tapped Xiao Wei's forehead with his finger: "Training Center, my dear son, you have so many companies now, where do you train the new recruits? Where do you assess them? You don't even know how to use this readily available place. Idiot."

Xiao Wei suddenly realized and nodded repeatedly: "Yes, yes, yes, you're right, sir. The training center definitely needs one."

Dean Cheng said, "There are several advantages to building a training center here. First, it's far from the city, so the training effect is better. Second, it lets new employees experience the company's strength; anyone can use this place if they want. Besides, there are soldiers on both sides, so the environment has a significant impact. Third, as a unit supporting the military and their families, this place can also help the artillery division train veterans, teaching them some social common sense and skills. It's a win-win-win situation."

Xiao Wei gave Dean Cheng two thumbs up: "Having an elder in the family is like having a treasure. Grandpa, you are my treasure."

Dean Cheng said, "Now that your business is booming and you have more and more employees, in addition to new ones, you still need a regular training program for existing employees, to refresh their knowledge and skills. This is the only way to ensure long-term success. Even the most diligent person will become complacent if they stay in one place for too long. Regular training can help solve this problem. New technologies and new concepts can be taught in classes at any time. Cadres need even more training to keep a close eye on their ideology and awareness. This is a lesson our Party has learned from history."

Xiao Wei said, "Okay, let's do it this way, at the training center."

Dean Cheng said, "Go to the military region and get a sign that says 'Military Region Veterans Re-employment Training and Guidance Station.' Then you can hang both signs together with your company's training center, and you'll have guards standing watch for you."

Xiao Wei nodded and said, "But what kind of training is there for veterans? I don't understand."

Dean Cheng said, "Talk to them about common sense. After all, the military is a closed little society, and it's a bit out of touch with reality. Filling that gap is a big deal. There are also some skills-related things. Nowadays, veterans aren't guaranteed job placement anymore; a large portion of them are self-employed. What can they do? What do they want to do? You can investigate in advance and give them some guidance when the time comes. That will make things easier."

Dean Cheng took a sip of water and continued, "If you want water, pour it yourself. You have shopping malls, factories, and shops all over Northeast China; you can bring all of that in. Veterans all receive resettlement allowances; it's quite easy for you to help them open a small shop anywhere. This is doing good, and it's also helping the military region solve a major problem, understand?"

Xiao Wei said, "Actually, you can also come work for me. My security department needs a lot of veterans, as well as people in the transportation sector."

Dean Cheng said, "Yes, look, isn't this great? Everyone gets what they need, and they're happy both outwardly and inwardly, right? When you recruit people, you also need to provide pre-job training, job rules and regulations, company policies, rewards and punishments, right? It's useful."

Xiao Wei said, "Then what exactly should I do? I don't know."

Dean Cheng said, "Write a report, write a report to the military region, apply. Matters involving veterans are guaranteed to be approved quickly, and they might even build it for you directly, it's possible."

I'll finish making the drawings, and you can submit them together.

"Dormitories, canteen, classrooms, workshops, offices, meeting rooms, and the central playground—should we also build an indoor activity room?"

(End of this chapter)