industrial overlord

Chapter 44 The Promise of Promotion

When Lin Zhenhua came to Zhu Tiejun's house, Zhu Tiejun was sitting in the room drinking tea and listening to the tea-picking opera "Fang Qing Xi Gu" on the radio, humming along.Hearing that Lin Zhenhua was coming, Zhu Tiejun hurriedly got up to greet him, let Lin Zhenhua sit down on the rattan sofa, and asked his wife to make Lin Zhenhua a cup of local green tea.

This was Lin Zhenhua's first visit to Zhu Tiejun's house. He had heard that Zhu Tiejun had the most crudely furnished home among all the factory leaders.Nowadays, many families are buying furniture one after another. The saying of 48 legs is not only applicable to young people who are about to get married, but also to married families with better economic conditions.Lin Zhenhua sneakily counted the number of furniture legs in Zhu Tiejun's house, and found that there was still a lot of distance from 48 pieces. To make up 48 pieces, he had to count all the small bamboo chairs and the like.

The pair of rattan sofas that Lin Zhenhua and Zhu Tiejun are sitting on are the most luxurious set of furniture in Zhu Tiejun's house. There is also a small coffee table one foot wide and two feet long in the middle, which looks quite new.He didn't know that this was the only set of furniture that Zhu Tiejun bought after he moved to another place. Other furniture in the house, such as beds and cabinets, were all old furniture that Zhu Tiejun brought back from the army.

"Xiao Lin, when did you come back?" Zhu Tiejun asked.

"I arrived at home in the afternoon. I just finished dinner and came to report to you about my work."

"It's not too busy to report work. You just came back, so you should rest early." Zhu Tiejun said, "I've been working in the petrochemical machine these days, are you exhausted?"

"I'm not tired at all. Being an interpreter for foreign experts is just a matter of lip service." Lin Zhenhua said with a smile, "Besides, I eat with foreign experts every day, and the food is very good."

Infected by Lin Zhenhua's emotions, Zhu Tiejun also laughed: "Little Lin, you are really interesting. It's such an honor to be a translator for foreign experts, but you don't seem to care at all."

Lin Zhenhua said: "There is no need to care about this. As long as China maintains the policy of opening up to the outside world, there will be more and more foreigners around us in a few years. At that time, it would be a hard job to work as an interpreter for foreigners. , rather than something glorious. My ideal is to let foreigners learn Chinese in the future, and those who fail in Chinese will be banned from entering the country.”

Zhu Tiejun said: "You have a good idea, but it's not realistic yet. We need to import foreign equipment, and we still need to ask others."

Lin Zhenhua said: "Speaking of imported equipment, this is the main thing I came to report to you. Director Zhu, do you remember that I said to find a way to get foreigners to send a CNC milling machine to our factory?"

"Of course I remember." Zhu Tiejun said, "Why, you really did it?"

"It's done." Lin Zhenhua said lightly. In fact, he meant to show off in his heart, but on the surface he had to pretend he didn't care.

"What you said is true!" Zhu Tiejun was overjoyed. Although he had always had some vague expectations since Lin Zhenhua said this, rationally speaking, he felt that the possibility was too small.Now, hearing from Lin Zhenhua that he actually persuaded the foreigner to donate a machine tool to Hanhua Factory, how can this not surprise Zhu Tiejun.

"Mr. Ford left the petrochemical machine today, and it is estimated that he will return to Hong Kong the day after tomorrow. He promised me that he will deliver the goods as soon as he arrives in Hong Kong, and he will send the bill of lading to our factory. The contact person I left is your name. We Maybe I have to go to Guangzhou to pick up the goods." Lin Zhenhua said calmly.

"This is great!" Zhu Tiejun said excitedly, "I asked Lao Fan, and he said that CNC machine tools are really great. All operations are automatically controlled by computers, and they are automatically completed, which is worth ten. The work efficiency of several fourth-level workers. In fact, the efficiency is second to none. The most important thing is that this represents high technology. With it, the workers in our factory are no longer frogs in a well, and they can also know what kind of people there are in the world. new technology."

"I think so too."

"Xiao Lin, tell me how you persuaded that Ford."

"Actually, the method is very simple. I worked as an interpreter for Ford there, so I gradually became familiar with that equipment. Their equipment had a small flaw in the design, which turned out to be discovered by me. I gave them They gave me reasonable suggestions, and they were very grateful to me, so they decided to pay me some compensation. I said, you don’t have to pay me, but if you really want to thank me, just give us a piece of equipment. So they agreed. "

"A piece of equipment costs more than US$1. How much is your rationalization proposal worth?" Zhu Tiejun couldn't believe it.

Lin Zhenhua said: "Actually, the money is not too much. They sold more than 1000 machine tools. If they need to be repaired due to defects, let alone one machine tool, the maintenance cost of 1000 yuan will be paid, right? They now start from each machine tool. I took 10 dollars out of the machine tool and gave me more than 1, which is enough to buy a piece of equipment. What's more, the equipment is produced by themselves, and they sell it for more than 1 dollars. The actual ex-factory price may be A few thousand dollars, for a company as big as theirs, it's just a drop in the bucket."

"You're right." Zhu Tiejun accepted the explanation, but then asked again: "Xiaolin, it stands to reason that you earned the money, but you asked them to use the machines sent to the factory to compensate, which is not quite right. Did you donate all the money to the factory?"

Lin Zhenhua hesitated for a moment, then said: "I just don't dare to take so much money. I asked them to donate the machine to the factory, which is equivalent to handing over the big money to the factory, and I kept a little money for myself."

"Oh, how much money is there?" Zhu Tiejun asked with interest, and immediately changed his words after asking, "Forget it, you don't have to tell me. The money is all your labor income, you can own it .”

Lin Zhenhua admires Zhu Tiejun very much on this point, which is why he and Zhu Tiejun were able to get close in a short period of time.Although Zhu Tiejun was born in the army, he is not familiar with local affairs, and he is relatively old, but his mind is very emancipated. Many things that the leaders think are against the rules, in Zhu Tiejun's view, are okay. accepted.Of course, Zhu Tiejun also has his personality flaws, that is, he is jealous of evil and can hardly tolerate injustice.

"Director Zhu, after the CNC machine tool is shipped back, who is going to operate it in the factory?" Lin Zhenhua asked.

Zhu Tiejun shook his head: "This matter has not been discussed in the factory affairs meeting, and no one knows that you can really get a CNC machine tool. Why, what do you think?"

"Uh, I have an idea, I don't know if I should mention it." Lin Zhenhua said.

"You don't want to drive it yourself, do you?" Zhu Tiejun guessed, and before Lin Zhenhua could answer, he directly refused: "Xiao Lin, I will not allow you to drive the CNC machine tool."

"Why?" Lin Zhenhua was very puzzled. He had never thought of operating a CNC machine tool by himself, but Zhu Tiejun's arbitrarily rejected it also made him a little puzzled.

Zhu Tiejun said: "Xiao Lin, I can see that you are very smart, and you have culture in your mind. You are too talented to start the machine tool."

"So that's it." Lin Zhenhua felt a little relieved at this time, "Director Zhu, you mean that I should continue to be a porter, and then play the role of technical section chief from time to time?"

Zhu Tiejun laughed loudly: "On the contrary, I want you to be the chief of the technical section. If you want, you can play the role of porter from time to time."

"Technical section chief!" Although Lin Zhenhua had a strong nerve, he was quite surprised at this moment, "What, Section Chief Fan made a mistake? Could it be that he made a mistake in life because he fell in love with some old lady in the petrochemical machine? "

After thinking about it, Lin Zhenhua felt that if Fan Shibin made a mistake, he could only make a fool of himself. As the head of the technical section, he had no financial power in his hands, and he had no chance of corruption.

"What nonsense are you talking about?" Zhu Tiejun scolded with a smile, "Let Lao Fan hear it, why don't you work hard with you? He is still the chief of his technical section, and you go to the technical section and become the deputy section chief. There is a problem with the establishment , I can only do it as a worker, and I will transfer it to you when I have a chance in the future."

"Director Zhu, do you have the final say on this matter?" Lin Zhenhua asked cautiously.

Zhu Tiejun said: "This matter has been discussed at the factory affairs meeting. You have contributed the most to the submerged arc welding this time. Lao Fan has been reporting this situation to the factory affairs meeting and asking for credit for you. In addition, the CNC machine tool I also mentioned this matter at the factory affairs meeting. Several factory directors and secretaries all thought that if you really have the ability to get CNC machine tools, you can be promoted to the deputy chief of the technical department. Now that you said you have done it Once it’s done, you’ll go through the formalities as soon as the machine enters the factory.”

"Let me think about it..." Lin Zhenhua was a little confused.At first Zhu Tiejun promised him that he could become a mechanic, but he refused because he felt that being a mechanic was not as comfortable as being a porter.But now there is an opportunity to become the deputy chief of the technical department, he hesitates.After all, he is a graduate student majoring in mechanics, and designing is his specialty. If he can use his foresight to invent some heaven-defying equipment, it will be worth the trip.

"What are you thinking about!" Zhu Tiejun rolled his eyes, "A soldier should pick up the gun and go away, pack up the backpack and set off, that's the deal."

"Well, okay." Lin Zhenhua said half-pushingly, "Director Zhu, is there any advantage to be the deputy section chief?"

Zhu Tiejun said: "The salary can be raised a bit, not much. What benefits do you want?"

"Isn't our factory building a new dormitory building? As the deputy section chief, am I eligible for points?" Lin Zhenhua said.

The new dormitory building is the first three-story building of Hanhua Machinery Factory, and it is also the only residence with a kitchen and bathroom in the suite so far. Compared with the bungalows where Lin Zhenhua and all worker families currently live, it has gone up a step.Lin Fanghua once discussed with Lin Zhenhua what it was like to live in a high-rise with longing. At that time, Lin Zhenhua felt that his identity would definitely not be assigned to the high-rise. Now it seems that the high-rise is not so far away from him.

When Lin Zhenhua asked such a question, Zhu Tiejun was silent. He thought for a while, and said: "The matter of house allocation is the responsibility of Factory Director Jiang, and I only have the right to make suggestions. I remember I told you that if you can give the factory Get CNC machine tools, no matter what conditions you put forward, I will fight for you. If you really want a building, I can go to the factory affairs meeting and say it. According to your contribution to the factory, I will reward you with a set Buildings are not too much."

"That's great." Lin Zhenhua said happily. It seems that he helped the factory get a set of CNC machine tools, which is really a correct choice.

When Lin Zhenhua first wanted to help the factory with CNC machine tools, it was just out of a mentality of showing off his ability.He saw that Zhu Tiejun and Fan Shibin were envious of the petrochemical machine's CNC machine tools, so he came up with this idea.Later, before he formally negotiated with Ford, he struggled with this matter for a long time. After all, this machine tool was deducted from his dividend, which was equivalent to 10,000+ yuan. For a porter with a monthly salary of 37 yuan, he Speaking, it’s not something you can just say and give.

The reason why Lin Zhenhua finally made up his mind was that he thought that he might still need to live in the space of Hanhua Machinery Factory for a long time in the future, so making some contributions to the factory would be of great benefit to improving his living space.With a CNC machine tool at the bottom, he probably won't be criticized for committing some troubles in the factory. If he makes some demands to the factory, he should be able to get them satisfied.Now it seems that this decision is too wise. If he does not get CNC machine tools for the factory, is it possible for him to be assigned to the building?Although a building is not worth much, even if you have money, where can you buy it?

After Zhu Tiejun agreed to help Lin Zhenhua to ask for the house, he seemed a little uninterested. Maybe he felt that this young man's condition was a bit disappointing.After re-brewing his emotions, Zhu Tiejun said: "Xiaolin, as long as you are capable and able to contribute to the factory, the factory will try its best to provide you with good living conditions. You can rest assured about this. About CNC The machine tool, currently you are the only one who can operate the machine tool, after the machine tool arrives, you will be responsible for training two operators, is this okay?"

Lin Zhenhua nodded quickly: "It's absolutely fine. In fact, what I wanted to say just now wasn't that I wanted to be an operator. I just wanted to recommend Yang Xin."

"Yang Xin?" Zhu Tiejun said, "She's just an apprentice, okay?"

Lin Zhenhua said: "I think, after the CNC machine tool comes, we will of course arrange a skilled worker to operate it. The skilled worker will ask the factory to investigate who is more suitable before making a selection. I suggest that Yang Xin be the No.2 operator. Worker, as an assistant to the operator in front."

Zhu Tiejun smiled: "Xiao Lin, I heard that you are dating Yang Xin, it seems to be true."

Lin Zhenhua was embarrassed: "Director Zhu, this matter is a bit misrepresented. Yang Xin and I have a good relationship since we were young, and Uncle Yang's family took good care of my siblings. If I want to repay them, I can only take care of Yang Xin. It can be regarded as my own selfishness. However, there is another reason why I recommend Yang Xin, that is, she is the only young man among the milling workers, and she is quick to accept new things. The CNC milling machine has both inherited and innovated the traditional milling machine operation, so that If young people master it, it will also help the factory establish a second echelon, right?"

Zhu Tiejun nodded: "Your request is not too much, I will consider it. It is good to let Yang Xin be an operator, at least, you two can talk about work when you are pushing the road. No one else has this condition. "

Ordinary people would still feel blushed at such jokes, but Lin Zhenhua, who comes from the 21st century, is not surprised by this.He followed Zhu Tiejun's words and said, "Director Zhu, you're the one who said that. We young people can't find a few neat roads. If the factory has money, shouldn't it be considered to repair the factory area?" the road?"

(End of this chapter)