Rebirth in a Courtyard: I Am a Little Hunter

In the steel rolling mill, purchasing is the vanguard of production, especially the third purchasing department, which is responsible for purchasing materials outside the plan. This is the most critical and also the most arduous position.

The core materials required for factory production are allocated by the state under a unified plan. However, during the production process, there will always be various unplanned shortages of materials, special parts, and auxiliary materials. The staff of the Procurement Department III need to travel around all year round to find ways to procure these materials. Once there is a delay, it will directly affect the production progress of the entire factory.

Liu Yuan's gaze swept over every employee in the department, his tone becoming solemn, filled with a sense of rigor and responsibility: "In the new year, the tasks of national industrial construction are even heavier, and the production targets of our Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill have also increased. The demand for various materials will only increase, not decrease. Our Purchasing Department III shoulders the heavy responsibility of procuring materials outside the planned budget. The burden is heavy, and the responsibility is immense!"

"Unplanned materials, without unified allocation quotas, all depend on us running around, finding them, and coordinating them ourselves. It's definitely hard work, but this job is directly related to whether the factory can operate smoothly and to the country's steel production targets, so there's no room for carelessness!"

"I want to encourage everyone here, and also set some requirements: In the new year, everyone must go all out, be fully focused, not afraid of hardship or fatigue, explore more channels and find more resources, and make sure that the factory's unplanned materials are procured in a timely and sufficient manner. We cannot delay production for even a day, and we cannot afford to make any mistakes!"

"Our purchasing department staff are the vanguard of the factory's logistics. We must live up to the factory's trust, be worthy of the uniforms we wear, and do our jobs conscientiously for the country and the factory! Does everyone have confidence?"

"I have confidence!"

In the office, all the employees responded in unison, their voices strong and energetic, brimming with enthusiasm. After the New Year's break, everyone was full of energy, ready to meet the challenges of the new year.

Wei Chen echoed in unison, but he knew in his heart that their procurement work would become increasingly difficult this year.

He was well aware of the importance of the Purchasing Department's work and understood its advantages. Unplanned procurement required him to travel around for business year-round, rather than sitting in the office every day. This gave him a great deal of freedom, allowing him to use resources in the game world to solve the factory's supply problems and better take care of things at home.

More importantly, the factory had a clear welfare policy for employees who went out to purchase goods—they received extra food and transportation allowances every day they went out to purchase goods. In this era of scarcity, these allowances not only supplemented their household income but also provided tangible support for their hard work. This is why the employees of Purchasing Department 3 had no complaints, even though their work was arduous.

The brief mobilization meeting ended quickly, lasting only a little over half an hour, but it made everyone clear about the work direction for the new year and boosted their enthusiasm for work.

After the meeting, Liu Yuan kept Wei Chen behind, briefly explained the work tasks for the new year, and instructed him to make sure to report and complete the formalities in advance when going out to purchase supplies. He also instructed him to prioritize the supply of a few types of scarce materials that the factory urgently needed. Then he asked Wei Chen to go and complete the relevant procedures for going out to purchase supplies.

Wei Chen went to the office window of the department and submitted an application for off-site procurement in accordance with the factory's regulations. He filled in information such as the time of departure, the direction of procurement materials, and the reason for departure. After the department and the procurement department signed and approved the application, the procedures for employee off-site procurement were quickly completed.

Holding the stamped travel permit, Wei Chen knew that from today onwards, unless the factory made special arrangements, he could go out most of the time to purchase unplanned supplies. This would allow him to work with peace of mind and take advantage of the opportunity to smoothly handle his sister Wei Ran's school transfer, killing two birds with one stone.

After completing all the formalities for starting work and going out to purchase supplies, Wei Chen did not linger at the factory. He said goodbye to Liu Yuan and left Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill directly.

Instead of going home, he headed straight for Hongxing Elementary School, which he had inquired about beforehand.

Wei Ran is nine years old this year. Before the Lunar New Year, she had already finished the first semester of fourth grade in her rural hometown. After coming to Beijing, she started the second semester of fourth grade. Wei Chen had already made up his mind that as soon as the New Year was over, he would send his younger sister to a good primary school so as not to delay her studies.

After making inquiries from various sources, I found that Hongxing Primary School near my home has a standardized teaching system, stable teaching staff, and is the best primary school in the area, which is perfect for accepting transfer students.

Moreover, Wei Chen's family are relatives of martyrs, and Wei Chen's father was a revolutionary martyr who sacrificed his life for the country. According to the relevant documents on school transfer and enrollment issued by the state, children of martyrs have clear priority policies in terms of school enrollment and transfer, and they fully meet the conditions for transfer.

Before the Lunar New Year, Wei Chen went to the neighborhood office and found Director Wang, who had always taken care of his family. Director Wang was a warm-hearted person. When he learned that Wei Chen wanted to transfer his younger sister to a school and knew that the Wei family was a martyr's family, he immediately issued a martyr's family certificate and a transfer introduction letter for Wei Chen according to the formal procedures. He prepared all the necessary written materials and was just waiting to start work after the Lunar New Year so that he could go directly to the primary school principal to handle the matter.

Walking briskly, Wei Chen arrived at Hongxing Primary School in no time.

On the third day of the Lunar New Year, before the official start of the school term, the campus was unusually quiet. There were no students playing or reading aloud; only teachers on duty at the school gate. The campus was clean and tidy, with the teaching buildings, playground, and classrooms all in good order. Festive Spring Festival couplets were also pasted on the school gate, exuding the tranquility of the New Year.

Wei Chen walked to the school gate and politely explained his purpose to the teacher on duty: "Hello teacher, I'm here to process my sister's transfer. I have a letter of introduction from the neighborhood committee and a certificate of being a martyr's family member. I'd like to visit the principal and ask you to inform him."

The teacher on duty was a middle-aged woman with a gentle demeanor. Seeing that Wei Chen was neatly dressed and spoke politely, and upon learning that he had proper paperwork and was a family member of a martyr, she immediately said warmly, "So you're here to transfer schools. Please come in. The principal is on duty at the school today, handling matters related to the start of the new school year after the New Year. I'll take you there."

Led by the teacher on duty, Wei Chen entered the campus and went straight to the principal's office.

The teacher on duty knocked gently on the door, and after receiving permission, led Wei Chen inside. She briefly explained the situation to the principal and then turned and left.

The principal of Hongxing Primary School is a middle-aged man in his fifties. He wears black-rimmed glasses and a simple Zhongshan suit. His kind expression exudes the elegance and composure of a teacher. Various teaching documents and school opening plans are laid out on his desk, showing that he has already arranged the work for the start of the new school year in an orderly manner.

Upon seeing Wei Chen, the principal smiled and stood up, gesturing for him to sit down. He said in a calm tone, "Hello, comrade, please sit down. I heard you're here to transfer your sister to another school? Please let me see the relevant letters of introduction and supporting documents."

Wei Chen quickly sat down and took out a transfer letter issued by Director Wang of the Subdistrict Office, a certificate of being a martyr's family member, a student status certificate issued by the school in his hometown, Wei Ran's age information, and other materials from his bag, and handed them to the principal with both hands.

The principal took the materials and carefully read through them word by word.

Looking at the bright red official seal on the certificate of martyr's family member and the clear student record information, the principal's expression became even gentler, and his gaze toward Wei Chen showed more respect.

"Comrade, I understand your situation. Your father was a martyr who sacrificed his life for the country, and you are a glorious family member of a martyr. According to the relevant national documents on the schooling and transfer of children of martyrs, you fully meet our school's transfer acceptance conditions, and the procedures are complete and standardized. There are no problems whatsoever." The principal put down the materials, speaking in a straightforward tone without any hesitation.

Wei Chen felt relieved and quickly said, "Principal, thank you. My sister is nine years old this year. She was in the third grade of elementary school in our hometown. Her grades were always good, and she was very well-behaved. It's just that she fell behind for a while after coming to Beijing. I hope we can help her catch up with the course as soon as possible. Thank you for your help."

"This is what we should do. Taking care of the children of martyrs is the school's responsibility. Don't be shy," the principal said with a smile, his tone very straightforward. "The child is nine years old and is in the fourth grade of elementary school. The little bit of time lost is nothing. After she comes to school, the teachers will help her catch up on her studies, and she will be able to catch up with the class soon."

After speaking, the principal did not hesitate any longer. He immediately picked up the transfer approval form on his desk, began filling in the relevant information, and then took out the school's official seal to affix it one by one. Subsequently, he arranged for the teacher on duty in the office to quickly process all the procedures, including student registration, class assignment, and enrollment registration.

The entire process was efficient and smooth, without any difficulties or tedious delays. The principal was friendly and cooperative throughout, and all the transfer procedures were completed in just over ten minutes.

The principal handed the completed admission notice and related paperwork receipts to Wei Chen, smiling as he instructed, "The paperwork is all done. Take this admission notice and tell your sister to wait patiently. School officially starts on the sixth day of the first lunar month. Just bring the notice to school that day to register. I'll talk to the fourth-grade homeroom teacher in advance and arrange for her to be placed in the class with the best teaching qualifications. The teacher will take good care of her and teach her well, so don't worry."

Holding the heavy enrollment documents, Wei Chen was filled with gratitude. He quickly stood up and solemnly thanked the principal: "Principal, thank you so much. Thank you for helping us so readily and solving such a big problem for our family. We are all very relieved that my sister can study at such a good school."

"You're welcome, it's what we should do." The principal waved his hand with a smile. "Your child's education is a big deal, and the children of martyrs should be raised even more carefully. If your child has any problems at school later, you can come to the school to find me or talk to the homeroom teacher at any time."

Wei Chen thanked the principal again, exchanged a few words with the principal about his sister's situation, and then took the completed transfer documents, bid farewell to the principal, and left Hongxing Elementary School.

Stepping out of the campus, the sun was shining brightly, warming me comfortably.

Wei Chen looked down at the admission notice in his hand, feeling a sense of relief and satisfaction.

The steel rolling mill started operations smoothly, the procedures for purchasing supplies were completed, and the work for the new year was secured, along with additional subsidies and guarantees. My younger sister, Wei Ran, also had her school transfer handled smoothly thanks to the preferential policies for families of martyrs, and she will be able to officially start school on the sixth day of the first lunar month.