The Rebirth of 88 Begins with a Carpenter

Chapter 38 Factory Transformation, New Contradictions Emerge
When Master Chi left and came back, Wu Yuan announced in front of everyone: "The factory recruits people first, and everyone tries to do the work as fast as possible. It won't take long, and there will be appropriate adjustments."

This made the old man breathe a sigh of relief.

Master Chi was even more ashamed.

Although he said he was not recruiting, he didn't say why.

But when he wanted to recruit people, Wu Yuan told him and the old generation respectively.

Now that only one person is recruited, no one will be recruited. Anyone with a discerning eye knows that the problem lies with him or the person he is looking for.

Gambler Zhang, you've killed me!
"Okay, let's go to work, everyone."

After Wu Yuan finished speaking, he personally led his three apprentices to work hard.

After more than half a year of training, Zhao Baojun is now able to independently complete most of the processes of the combination cabinet, but his proficiency is still somewhat lacking.

As for Ma Mingjun, he didn't know much about it.

But the skills he has mastered, such as cutting boards and planing boards, are all comparable to those of a master.

It's a pity that for the slightly more difficult mortise and tenon structure, he couldn't do it, and his mind was confused.

Wu Yuan did not insist on this.

After all, this great apprentice had the same aptitude in his previous life.

It's not that he doesn't work hard, but that his upper limit is here.

As for Zhu Liubiao, even Ma Mingjun said that he was smart, but he didn't use it very much.

So the combination of these two crouching dragon and phoenix chicks can almost support a skilled carpenter.

take it easy.

To preach and teach, one should have the patience to teach one's own children.

Give the disciples more time.

There is one more master in the workshop.

Instead, Wu Yuan worked full-time at the factory for a week.

During this week, the factory successively delivered two sets of Simmons beds and one set of high-end combination cabinets.

Wu Yuan also observed that the new Master Chen doesn't always get together with Master Chi, and occasionally he can smoke a cigarette and have a chat with the old generation with a bad face.

This is an experienced master.

There is both capacity and skill to accommodate people.

So Wu Yuan would often chat with him for a while to exchange some experience.

Master Chen had a high opinion of himself.

In terms of age, he is older than Xiaochi.

In terms of experience, he is richer than the old generation.

However, after he chatted with Wu Yuan a few times, the little bit of arrogance in his heart disappeared.

"I never thought Boss Wu would be able to become a carpenter at such a young age, with such profound insights."

"I'm under the tutelage of Fourth Master Qiao, who taught me a lot."

Master Chen frowned slightly.

He had seen that old man, Fourth Master Qiao, and he was a bit stubborn.

Wu Yuan may not have such profound and far-reaching views on carpentry.

But at the moment, Master Chen didn't point it out, just laughed it off.

It was also during this week that Wu Yuan contacted five or six carpenters from other villages or even the township.

He gave them some samples of the vertical and horizontal wood of the combination cabinet, and the purlin of the Simmons bed, and asked them to make a batch of samples.

Finally, three masters were selected from them, and they signed a long-term belt processing supply agreement with them.

Among them is Zhong Wenqiang's second uncle Zhong Zhenyuan.

There is no doubt that Zhong Zhenyuan was recommended by his fourth brother-in-law Zhong Zhentao.

But from beginning to end, Zhong Zhentao did not show up.

It was all the third brother-in-law Xiong Gang who contacted him for mediation.

After confirming the OEM, the workshop in the village has also made corresponding adjustments.

As long as the error between the semi-finished products provided by several OEM masters and the standard is within a reasonable range, the subsequent assembly and modeling will not be hindered.

Moreover, due to the use of plywood veneer, the original wood finishing, and even some carving and engraving, are all simplified.

All are supplemented by a variety of stickers printed uniformly.

The combination cabinet that was finally baked saves a lot of time and effort, and it is still high-end.

In a blink of an eye, it was the end of July and the beginning of August.

Wu Yuan settled the wages of the three master masters in the workshop, and also increased the subsidies for the three apprentices by the way.

"Baojun, you've done a good job. The subsidy has been raised to 100 yuan. Ming Jun and Lao Liu are both 75. Do you have any objections?"

Ma Mingjun patted Zhu Liubiao and said: "Master, in fact, Liubiao is also qualified to get 100."

"Can I not see it?" Wu Yuan asked back: "The problem is, I not only need to see ability, but also have to see hard work."

"And you Mingjun, think about yourself more, can you save your brain?"

"As a master, I naturally hope that each of you can be your own as soon as possible and become a teacher as soon as possible."

Zhao Baojun asked suspiciously: "Master, it is said that a carpenter takes three years and one festival to become a master. Are you overestimating us?"

"Everything remains the same. If you have the opportunity to make other furniture in the future, you will understand after careful experience."

The apprentices received the subsidy, and everyone was happy.

Wu Yuan also took the opportunity to close accounts.

After adopting the OEM mode at present, the cost has increased slightly compared with before.

However, due to the synchronous improvement of efficiency, the overall income of the factory still keeps rising.

It's just that the delivery cycle of orders has become shorter, and the growth rate of follow-up orders obviously cannot keep up.

It seems that relying on a few albums and the word-of-mouth model among customers can no longer keep up with the needs of the OEM model.

The opening of the facade in the city is imperative.

For this matter, not only the old father-in-law has no idea, but even the third brother-in-law has no response.

Realizing this, Wu Yuan took a pack of cigarettes and went straight to the third sister's house in Xiaxu Village.

It was just after seven o'clock in the evening, it was still dark, and the third brother-in-law, Xiong Gang, hadn't come back yet.

Wu Xiuhua hasn't even cooked the meal yet.

Looking at the cold pot and cold stove, Wu Yuan couldn't help laughing and said: "Third sister, this little Wu Xiaowen is not at home, so you two won't be like this, right?"

Wu Xiuhua didn't take it seriously and said: "I don't really want to eat when it's hot, but when I get hungry later, pancakes with green onions will do."

Then he asked again: "Brother Yao, have you eaten? If you haven't eaten, I'll make it right away. You and your third brother-in-law make two cups?"

Wu Yuan didn't intend to trouble Third Sister.

But at this moment, Xiong Gang came back, and kept making eye contact with him and said: "Let's make two cups, brother Yao."

"All right, third sister."

Wu Xiuhua heard the words and went out to get busy.

Xiong Gang sat down, not without complaints: "If it wasn't for you, I wouldn't even be able to eat a hot meal."

"Third brother-in-law, is there any difficulty at home? Just tell me if you have any difficulties. What else can you do with me?"

Xiong Gang waved his hand: "It's not difficult, it's much better than before. It's purely because the child is not at home, and it's not worth cooking a decent meal. If you cook too much, it will spoil, so just eat whatever you want."

After a while, peanuts, mixed cucumbers, scrambled eggs with persimmons, and roast pork with green beans were all served on the table.

After Wu Yuan and Xiong Gang finished a few cups, they also talked about serious business.

"I've been asking about the facade. Recently, in response to the policy from above, the department store has taken out some of the counters and contracted them to self-employed people. I heard that there are many people robbing them, and they can't get them off without a note. The approval of the note has nothing to do with me. looking for."

"Another thing, the business license is easy to handle. But it's best to find someone to avoid being targeted by those who voted for it. After all, the current policy is unclear, and there are too many ways to interpret it."

"Okay, third brother-in-law, help me sort out the relationship, and I will come forward."

(End of this chapter)