69novels Chapter 219: The Steel Mill Recruits Workers, Yan Bugui Schemes Against His Son
Chapter 219: The Steel Mill Recruits Workers, Yan Bugui Schemes Against His Son
It was soon 7 o'clock in the evening.
The residents in the courtyard gathered under the old locust tree one after another, talking about the matter.
Except for the elderly, the weak and the disabled, almost everyone was present.
Just as everyone was guessing, Yan Bugui walked to the center of the crowd with a stack of leaflets in his hand and his head held high.
He raised the paper in his hand and said loudly: "Comrades, I called you all here today for a great event!"
"What's the good news?" someone couldn't help asking.
Yan Bugui said without further ado: "Our steel mill has just opened a steelmaking workshop and is in urgent need of recruiting a large number of workers. Moreover, the salary is excellent, and it is definitely a stable job!"
This statement immediately caused an uproar!
"real or fake?"
"Where did this news come from?"
"Who said that? Can we believe it?" The crowd was talking and making a lot of noise.
A few strong young men squeezed to the front and asked excitedly: "Uncle, how do I sign up for this job? Where do I line up?"
Yan Bugui waved his hands repeatedly, signaling everyone to be quiet. He cleared his throat and said loudly: "Don't make any noise! I just found out about this today. It is said that the factory will start registration tomorrow. Everyone should line up early in the morning, first come first served!"
Old Yan's words were like adding fuel to the fire, causing another commotion.
At this moment, the crowd suddenly parted to form a path, and Liu Haizhong walked over with his head held high.
He looked around and said pretentiously: "Don't worry, everyone. I have all the details. If you want to sign up, follow me tomorrow morning. I will make sure you all sign up! I will also treat everyone to a meal at noon, just as a toast to the employment rate of our old courtyard!"
The heroic declaration in the bangs made many people present brighten their eyes.
Everyone looked at me and I looked at you, wondering if this guy was bragging.
Just when everyone was suspicious, a familiar yet unfamiliar sound of footsteps came from afar.
Following the sound, I saw Li Yang walking into the yard, looking exhausted, carrying a bag.
"Li... Deputy Section Chief Li?" People looked at this old neighbor whom they hadn't seen for a long time in surprise, and for a moment they didn't know how to address him.
Li Yang raised his hand and said hello, smiling: "Don't call me 'Deputy Section Chief', we are old neighbors. If you have anything to say, just tell me!"
After these words were spoken, everyone present breathed a sigh of relief. They gathered around Li Yang and surrounded him.
"Brother Li, I heard that our factory has opened a new workshop? Is it true? Can those of us who are unemployed sign up?"
Li Yang nodded repeatedly and explained patiently: "That's right. The factory has been busy for several days to open this new steelmaking workshop. In order to meet the demand, they are recruiting workers in a big way. If you want to go, hurry up and line up tomorrow morning to avoid missing out on such a good opportunity!"
This speech confirmed the previous rumors. Everyone present was very excited and wanted to rush to the factory to apply for the job immediately.
"Um, Brother Li. I want to ask you something." A tall young man raised his hand timidly, as if he had something to hide.
"You say." Li Yang nodded kindly.
The young man stammered, "My father used to be a blacksmith, but later he got sick and has been unemployed for the past few years. I want to apply for a job on his behalf, but I don't know if the factory will accept him..."
As soon as these words were spoken, many people turned their eyes to Li Yang, their eyes full of expectations.
Many of them have difficulties at home and are afraid that the factory will set up barriers to recruiting workers.
Li Yang saw this and smiled knowingly: "Don't worry, as long as you are hardworking, everyone is welcome in the factory! As for the elderly, the disabled, etc., we can arrange work within their capabilities. In a word, as long as you are willing to work, everyone will have food to eat!"
As soon as this was said, everyone present breathed a sigh of relief, with joyful smiles on their faces. Everyone rushed to express their determination to perform well at tomorrow's recruitment meeting and strive to get an ideal position.
Seeing this, Li Yang nodded with satisfaction.
He knew that his decision would benefit many families in the courtyard, and he was happy from the bottom of his heart that he could provide employment for his neighbors.
Yan Bugui also came up to Li Yang and said with a big smile on his face: "Li Yang, you have to check the recruitment. My two little bastards are worried about their future, so you have to help them!"
"I can't make the decision on this. As long as you have enough ability, you will not be buried." Li Yang shook his head.
Hearing this, Yan Bugui smiled awkwardly. He had originally wanted to use Li Yang's back door, but now it seemed that it was not possible.
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After returning home, Yan Bugui immediately called his two sons over and said mysteriously: "Yan Jiecheng, Yan Jiefang, come here, Dad will tell you something serious."
Yan Jiecheng and Yan Jiefang looked at each other and sat down obediently in front of their father.
I only heard Old Yan say word by word: "Tomorrow, you two have to get up early and go to the factory to apply for jobs before everyone else. Try to get the best positions for our family, okay?"
The two brothers nodded repeatedly, their eyes full of excitement.
Yan Bugui nodded with satisfaction, then changed the subject and lowered his voice and said, "Well, it's not that Dad doesn't believe in your ability. The main thing is that after you get this job, you still have to give an explanation to your family, right?"
Yan Jiefang was stunned for a moment, and asked in confusion: "Dad, what do you mean?"
Old Yan smiled and squinted his eyes and said, "Promise Dad one thing. If you are hired by the factory in the future, each of you will give out 10 yuan of salary every month to support your family. Do you think this makes sense?"
"Ah?!" The two brothers were shocked and shouted in unison.
"Oh, Dad, this is inappropriate, right? We are not well-paid to begin with, and if we give so much to you as a filial piety, it would be a huge expense!" Yan Jiecheng said with a bitter face.
"That's right. The salary paid by the factory is so little. If you take another ten yuan, how can we save money to marry a wife?" Yan Jiefang also complained.
"Assholes!" Yan Bugui was furious, slamming the table and cursing, "You two ungrateful bastards, you are so ungrateful! In order to raise you, your mother and I suffered so much. You can't wear new clothes, and you only have old things. Now you finally have a chance to make a fortune, and you want to keep it all for yourself?"
Old Yan became more and more angry as he spoke, and he reached out and knocked his two sons on the head: "If you keep talking nonsense, do you believe I will call the factory and tell the two of you not to even think about entering the workshop?!"
This scolding immediately silenced the two brothers, and they dared not say anything more.
They nodded reluctantly, and secretly complained in their hearts: This cheap old man is really stingy.
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