Chapter 336 Summer Thunder
In a workshop of the steel rolling mill, some people were talking at the door of the workshop.
"Master Yao, what are you talking about? I'll listen too." Qin Huairu, who had just arrived at the workshop, saw several female workers standing together and talking before she had time to clean, and she quickly laughed and beat her. A hello.
Master Yao looked mysterious and said with concern when he saw it was Qin Huairu. "Xiao Qin, you came just in time. This matter may have something to do with you. Come and listen."
Qin Huairu was very confused as to why he still had his own affairs. "Anything else about me? Tell me."
After a few months, Qin Huairu has become familiar with the workshop. The female workers can chat intimately, and the young workers can also mingle with each other. In this factory, The female workers are very cheerful and dare to say anything.
You dare to tell any jokes, but it always makes the young workers run away with red faces. These old women are not taboo about meat and vegetables, and the young workers are no match at all.
"Xiao Qin, we heard..."
It turned out that the news came out from nowhere, saying that it was necessary to streamline the number of employees and strengthen agricultural strength. They are all being streamlined. It is said that even the household registration has been changed back to a rural household registration.
Like thunder in the summer, Qin Huairu felt panicked. It had only been a few days since Ansheng. Although it was indeed difficult to do this strenuous work, with the food supply at home and a serious job, he could finally settle down and live in peace. Why are you here again?
He couldn't help but ask, "Master Yao, can't this news be false? Why is there no movement in the factory? Normally, there must be some news about such a big thing."
Master Yao shook his head, " The news should be true. As for why there is no movement in the factory, I don’t know. Is there something else?”
Other female workers on the side intervened. “How many people are involved in such a big matter? Maybe the factory is also negotiating.” Our factory is not in charge of the event, but there is no movement this time, you guys think so.”
Although what Master Yao said was not false news, Qin Huairu still raised the question again with a trace of luck. As if if he could refute Master Yao, this would not happen.
After working in the factory for a few months, I gained a lot of knowledge. In this city, at the end of 1956 and 1957, all the factories were developing rapidly. In recent years, many workers have been recruited from rural areas. , have solved the problem of household registration and food supply. If this news is true, how big a move it would be.
Besides, the steel rolling mill takes the lead in all activities. If this is really happening from above, there shouldn't be no movement at the steel rolling mill.
Seeing Qin Huairu questioning the authenticity of his news, Master Yao was a little unhappy and his tone became cold. "I don't think this can be a leave. I heard that some factories have started. The first step is temporary workers, and the second step is..."
Qin Huairu was really nervous now, and other factories were moving. Yes, it seems to be true. If I go back to the countryside and take my three children back to farm, I will definitely not be able to support the three children. No matter how hard I work, I can only shoot a few shots by myself. nail.
By the way, there is also a mother-in-law who is serving a sentence. I don’t know what will happen. Why is it so difficult to live this life? Qin Huairu raised his head and looked at the sky, but did not dare to scold. It was a good July. Covered by a cloud, it looked like a thunder could strike at any time.
"Xiao Qin, you have to think of a solution quickly. Although I don't know which year it started, you just changed your household registration this year when you started working. This..."
The kind-hearted worker only said half of what he said. , but the meaning is already very clear. As long as the number of workers is streamlined, Qin Huairu will definitely not run away.
I must not go back to the countryside. A widow with three children and a mother-in-law who refuses to do anything will just wait for death. Her parents have no ability to help her. My brother, sister-in-law and parents are living together. Not well off.
It would be nice if the master was still here. Zhang Kemei was transferred to the motorcycle workshop. I should have been able to follow him. I don’t know why, but in the end he said that he had not yet been rated and did not meet the conditions. There were obviously two more An apprentice followed the master.
A new older male master was appointed, who was also a fifth-level worker. Unfortunately, except for asking questions on his own initiative, he rarely paid attention to me, which was far inferior to Master Zhang's care.
Looking at the director's office not far away, by the way, if you have any difficulties, please contact the organization. After thinking about it, Qin Huairu mustered up the courage to walk into the director's office.
In the office, Director Wang had just finished discussing the task arrangements for this quarter with the two deputy directors. The current tasks were too heavy. When Qin Huairu didn't knock on the door, he lowered his head and barged in without thinking. People stopped talking.
"Xiao Qin, what's the matter with you? You came to the office right after work."
Qin Huairu looked at Director Wang and then at the two deputy directors. It seemed that It's hard to say it, but the stakes are so high that you won't give up until you ask.
“Director, I have something to do, and I’m really worried. I want to get your approval, otherwise I won’t be able to work.”
Looking at the two deputy directors on the side, Director Wang waved.
"Lao Dong, Lao Su, you two go ahead and implement and mobilize according to what we just discussed. This quarter, we must not fall behind other workshops."
" Okay, director, let's go there first."
Director Wang turned around and said, "Xiao Qin, what do you want to do? There is no one here now. Let's talk about it. The workshop will be mobilized later. ”
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“Our factory did receive the notice about the matter you mentioned and held a meeting. However, the factory is still negotiating on how to arrange it, so no notice was given. Everyone also I don’t know where you heard it from, but in the end, it’s up to the factory. I really can’t help.”
Qin Huairu was anxious about this news. It's actually true. The director has already made it clear that he can't help.
"Director, you have also seen my performance in the past few months. Except for the fact that the three children at home are too young to work overtime, I have always worked hard and did my job without sparing any effort. Please help me, tell the leader, give our family a way to survive, please.”
As he was about to kneel down, Director Wang quickly held him back, Director Wang was also very embarrassed. , There is nothing wrong with this apprentice worker. The family is indeed very difficult, but this requirement comes from above. As a workshop director, I have no control over it.
"Xiao Qin, it's not that I don't want to help you. This is a decision from above. It requires that workers and temporary workers recruited with rural household registration after January 1958 be streamlined. I have nothing to say about this matter. ”
"It stands to reason that our factory should start implementing the requirements now, but our factory is now full of tasks and can't finish the work at all. It has a shortage of workers and is a major foreign exchange-earning factory for the ministry. The higher-ups have only agreed to consider the actual situation of our factory and are re-examining it. A suitable plan."
It seemed that there was still a glimmer of hope, and Qin Huairu ignited his fighting spirit.
"Director, please tell me who in the factory can make the final decision on this matter. I have to go to him to report the situation. Without this job, our family of five will not be able to survive."
As he spoke, tears fell down. The atmosphere in the room suddenly became solemn again, and Director Wang frowned.
"I also know that the situation in your family is indeed difficult, but no matter what, you have to obey the arrangements, right? I shouldn't have said this to you. If you really want to report the situation, just Go find the factory director and secretary. Only the factory leaders can probably do something about this."
Qin Huairu wiped her tears and bowed, "Thank you, director. I'll take a leave of absence to mobilize. I will not attend the meeting. I will go to the leader to respond. I’m sorry for embarrassing you.”
Director Wang seemed to regret a little, “I don’t know if it’s right to tell you this today. Just go ahead.” , this matter has not been announced yet, please don’t spread it, oh, I really shouldn’t tell you, forget it, go quickly.”
“Secretary Chen has gone to the ministry, I don’t know when he will be back. "The factory director went to the technical department for a meeting. He probably won't be back for a while. If you have something urgent, just come back after work in the afternoon." Xiao Ma, the factory manager, was very polite to Qin Huairu and explained a few times. The leader is not here.
Qin Huairu lowered his head and went downstairs. He was in a state of confusion. This matter was laoting, so he couldn't think of anything to work on.
"Damn it, you've been listless this morning. You seem to be worried a lot. Tell me if the task is too heavy and see if I can help you."
During the work break, Yi Zhonghai was carrying a big bag Teapot came over with a kind face and a straight back, as if the old man was back.
Qin Huairu raised his head slightly, feeling a little surprised. I don’t know since when, the uncle unknowingly changed his title and no longer called himself Huairu in private.
"Master Yi, it's okay. I am an apprentice, how much responsibility can I have."
Qin Huairu is accustomed to refuse, and these days, it has become a habit to refuse Yi Zhonghai.
"Don't hide things away. A few days ago, you lost your mind. Now you have woken up. I have caused you a lot of trouble. I apologize to you."
Qin Huairu was dumbfounded. When he looked at Yi Zhonghai, he saw that he had indeed changed a bit, and his eyes were different as well, as if he was suddenly back to the past.
"Master, what did you just say?"
As if she couldn't believe her ears, Qin Huairu opened her mouth and half raised her head, looking at the master.
"It's nothing. I just said that you and I have lost our minds a few days ago and made some unreasonable requests. Don't take it to heart anymore. I'll apologize to you. That's all. Passed.”
Qin Huairu still didn't believe it. The first man had invested a lot in himself, but he gave up so quickly. A few days ago, he worked hard to find someone for help before he got into the ring. This...
"Xiao Qin, I was wrong before and thought wildly, but I won't do it anymore. This guy is better off being down-to-earth. It's too difficult to live with his thoughts. In the future, I'll come to you if I need anything. "Master."
The master sighed and went out to chat with people with a big teapot in his hand.
What kind of stimulation did the uncle get? He stopped insisting. Qin Huairu was only half relieved, but he started to worry again. The streamlined matter was not settled yet.
As soon as he went to work in the afternoon, Qin Huairu asked for leave again and went directly to Factory Director Yang's office. This time, he was lucky and met him.
"Boss, I have something to ask you. I will take you a few minutes."
Director Yang was about to go out. He held a meeting in the technical department in the morning, and several new technicians arrived. The personnel are all recruited for the engine and automobile projects. They are still familiar with the existing products under the arrangement of the technical department. After a while, an independent department will be established to carry out research.
"You are, you are Qin Huairu." Director Yang still remembered the scene in the snow deeply, and he remembered it all at once.
"Director, I didn't expect you to be so busy and still remember me."
Qin Huairu felt a little happy that the leader could remember her, so it would be much easier to speak.
"If anything happens, come in and talk."
Director Yang still remembered the secretary's instructions and tried to be as kind as possible.
"Director, this is it...".
Seeing that the factory director was so kind, Qin Huairu no longer had any scruples, and explained his purpose straight to the point. However, he saw that the factory director's brows seemed to be frowning more and more, and his voice could not help but become softer.
“Comrade Qin Huairu, I don’t know where you got the news from, but it is indeed true. The above has this requirement, and we have also made suggestions, but only for those who have passed the second-level worker assessment. For those engaged in motorcycle production, your situation is not one of them. I can’t help you. You should make preparations early.”
“Leader, I can do any job, and I work very seriously. , I just went to work, and I haven’t had time to take the exam yet. Our family cannot live without this job. You know the situation of our family, so please help.”
Director Yang’s words completely frightened her. Qin Huairu lost her sense of control and quickly confessed incoherently.
Director Yang didn't have a good impression of her at first, so he could only explain patiently.
"Comrade Qin Huairu, this is not about whether to help or not, this is a matter of principle. This is the requirement from above, and we must implement it unswervingly."
"As for the suggestion to retain some employees, It’s also to ensure that the factory can continue to develop rapidly and create foreign exchange for the country. It’s just a report. We don’t know whether it will be approved by the higher-ups. You’d better go ahead. It’s useless to ask anyone about this matter.”
Although Director Yang still seemed patient and kind, the message he conveyed made Qin Huairu's heart hit rock bottom and was still sinking.
She didn’t even know how she got back to the workshop. She suddenly became lost and had no intention of working anymore. What else was she doing? She was just waiting to be streamlined.
Damn Factory Director Yang, who was trying to make things difficult for him when he wanted to take over the factory, and now he is not letting up when he is streamlined. Qin Huairu felt boundless resentment in his heart.
"Xiao Qin, what's wrong with you?"
The new master finally asked, and Qin Huairu wiped away tears. "Master, I'm fine. I'm just a little uncomfortable and can't work."
"Then you go to the lounge to have a rest first. It's not good to rest here. I'll tell the leader that if it still doesn't work, Just ask for leave and go home."
Faced with the new master's rare concern, Qin Huairu couldn't muster the energy to say thank you, so she just nodded and left.
The steel rolling mill seemed unable to stay any longer. Thinking of Director Yang’s words just now, Qin Huairu felt resentful again. Director Yang was not at all considerate of his difficulties. He was the one who took over last time. This time it was him again, why, why did he want to deprive himself of the hope of living.
No, I have to find a way. I can't wait for the notification. The notification is a sure thing. As long as the notification is not sent, there is still hope.
But who can I ask for help? There are a lot of workers in the yard, but no one can help. I'd better wait.
Otherwise, go find him. Qin Huairu is very confused, but survival is the first priority, and he can't care about anything else. If he can really stay, the big deal...
Those who are interested can check the information. It is true that the downsizing of workers began in 1961. A total of 18 million people were eliminated nationwide, including their families, a total of 26 million people were restored to agricultural registration and returned to rural areas to engage in production.
(End of this chapter)