Starting from selling lunch boxes at the construction site

Chapter 366 The Finale
As the New Year approaches, villagers who have gone out to work have returned to the village one after another.

Although they learned about the changes in their hometown through phone calls or fellow villagers, when they saw with their own eyes the smooth and spacious roads, the greenhouses planted with lush crops, and the tall and neat factories that were incompatible with the surrounding villages, their faces still showed surprise. color.

"I thought they were bragging, but I didn't expect it to be true." Zhang Lei looked in the direction of Xu's Food Processing Factory, with hope in his eyes, and murmured to himself: "I don't know what this factory is doing." How is the salary paid out, and is it worth staying in the village?”

As they passed by, Li Chun heard Zhang Lei talking to himself, and subconsciously stopped and said:

"The factory opened by Boss Xu provides very good treatment. You can eat for free at noon, with vegetables, meat and soup. The salary is 1000 yuan a month, which is 100 yuan higher than in the town. If there is any holiday, If you have to work overtime, the overtime pay is not ambiguous at all.
For example, during the Chinese New Year, it is the busiest time in the factory. From the first to the third day of the new year, you can get three times the salary, and the other days are calculated as double. If you spend eight days and ten days during the New Year, you can earn an extra month's wages. "

At the beginning, Li Chun just introduced the salary and benefits of Xu's Food Processing Factory to Zhang Lei, but as he spoke, his tone was full of envy.

I have been working outside the home for many years, and have worked in four or five factories of various sizes. During the Chinese New Year, everyone is grateful that the factory can have two more days off, but I dare not think about double or triple wages.

Zhang Chun glanced at Li Chun up and down, and asked doubtfully: "Since the salary is so good, why don't you work in the factory?"

"You think I don't want to!" Li Chun rolled his eyes at Zhang Lei and said resentfully: "If you want to enter the factory, you have to take the exam. I was one point short of being selected."

"We still have to take exams. What are they going to take? Is it difficult?"

"It must be difficult, otherwise I would have failed. I was in fifth grade. If I hadn't lost points because of my carelessness, I would have definitely been able to enter the factory."

After yelling a few times to save some face, Li Chun said mysteriously: The job in the factory is really good, but now, there is a better job. Guess what it is? "

"A better job." Zhang Lei deliberately prolonged his voice to tease Li Chun for a while, then slowly said the answer: "Is it okay to plant devil peppers?"

"Didn't you just come back in the middle of the night yesterday? How did you know about this?"

"Hey, what you said is interesting." Zhang Lei said meaningfully: "Don't talk about our village. Who in these villages and towns doesn't know that you can make a lot of money growing devil's peppers? Who doesn't know that you can't plant devil's peppers consecutively? With so many people coming back from the village, aren’t they all here for this?”

The moment the words fell, chaotic footsteps sounded from far to near. The two looked back and found that villagers were walking towards them in groups.

Seeing this, the two of them hurriedly walked towards the huge, blue awning in the hall, fearing to fall behind others.

cough cough——

After coughing twice into the microphone to confirm that it was functioning normally, Li Sixin went straight to the point of the meeting without making too many pleasantries.

"You must have heard a lot of rumors, about why devil peppers cannot be planted consecutively, and how the village plans to let everyone draw lots to take turns in planting. Yes, these are all true!"

The villagers of Hezibao are no strangers to this news, but before that, these news were just gossips circulating among the people, just everyone's guesses. Now that Li Sixin said it, everyone suddenly felt reassured. , gearing up and eager to try.

If you are lucky, you won the lottery for greenhouse cultivation and also passed the factory entrance examination of Xu's Catering, then during the Chinese New Year next year, you might be able to sit in a brand new big house and enjoy delicious food.
"In addition to the lottery for planting quotas for devil peppers, I would like to say another thing. Boss Xu of Xu's Catering has taken over the land that our team opened up in the 50s and will build 150 greenhouses on it! We The village has been allocated [-] greenhouse planting quotas."

As he spoke, Li Sixin waved to the two people at the back of the crowd. The two of them walked to the podium holding two lottery boxes, one large and one small, and placed them in front of Li Sixin.

"There are a total of 257 paper balls in the carton on my left, 49 of which say "Devil Pepper". There are also 257 paper balls in the carton on the right, and one hundred and one of them say "Devil Pepper". 【Greenhouse】."

After briefly explaining the rules of the draw, the draw began.

The person whose name was called went up to the stage to draw lots. He drew the small box first. If he won, he went to Zhang Daniu to register. If he didn't win, he continued to draw the big box. If he won the big box, he went to Li Xiumei to register.
There were more than 200 people, which seemed like a lot of people, but everyone was quick and quick, and the lottery and registration process was completed in less than half an hour.

"Those who did not win the lottery and those whose names were not called will go to Xu's Catering Office next year to receive the planting plan and sign the planting contract.
In the spring of next year, Xu's Catering will build two additional factories covering an area of ​​six acres next to the food processing factory. It is tentatively scheduled to recruit [-] employees. Not only will the salary and benefits be the same as those in the food processing factory, but you still have to pass the approval to work in the factory. Assessment
In addition, after the spring begins, the land in the back mountain will be cleared and planted with pepper trees. The primary school will be rebuilt and all children, boys and girls, who meet the age requirements will be enrolled in school. If the support policy is approved, a certain amount of funds will be subsidized to renovate dilapidated buildings. "

Some villagers who did not win the lottery, as well as the 49 households who took out loans to build greenhouses in order to grow hotpot, all complained.

But listening to the good news that Li Sixin said one after another, the dissatisfaction in his heart immediately dissipated.

We mentioned before that we would build a factory, but we did not say that we would build two factories covering an area of ​​six acres.
Since such a large factory is to be built, it means that Boss Xu’s business is very good. Since the business is good, the current amount of devil pepper may not be enough. Maybe the planting scale will be expanded in the future.
The long-anticipated village meeting ended exceptionally smoothly, and there were no arguments or riots as expected.

Li Sixin breathed a long sigh of relief and returned to the village office humming a song. He was in a good mood and cooked a table of sumptuous food. After the meal was ready, he habitually asked Xu Heping to come down and eat, but the moment he opened his mouth, he Suddenly I remembered that Xu Heping had gone back to Haishi three days ago and would not be back until after New Year's Day.
Yes, Xu Heping, who had been stationed in Hezipu for more than four months, finally left Hezipu and returned to Haishi on the occasion of the New Year. At this moment, he was sitting in the Haishi Hotel, Xu's Catering rented a venue here to hold the annual meeting.

"Xu's Catering was established in July 2012. At the beginning, it was just a small fast food restaurant on the side of the road. Through the unremitting efforts and dedication of everyone here, this small fast food restaurant has become a restaurant with large and small businesses. 7Xu's Catering with two branches, two factories and one production base
I believe that Xu’s Catering still has huge development potential and will not stop here. I’ll look after all of you next year.”

After the results were described and the opening remarks were in place, it was time to draw the cake. Xu An's face became solemn and his voice became calmer.

"Next year will be a year of rapid development and expansion for Xu's Catering. It plans to open at least [-] more branches throughout South China, Central China and East China. It will build two new small and medium-sized factories in Qingyan Province and a new one covering an area of ​​more than [-] Hundreds of acres of planting base. Construction of a brand new headquarters building equipped with a full set of leisure and entertainment facilities.
Okay, that’s the end of my speech. I hope you all have a good time eating, drinking and having fun. Let’s continue to work together next year! "

After that, Xu An handed the microphone back to the host, who continued to preside over the lottery. He walked straight off the podium, reached for his wine glass and walked around the venue.

"Boss Xu, on behalf of the members of the Disabled Persons' Federation, I would like to propose a toast to you." Mr. Sun finished speaking and did not give Xu An a chance to dissuade him. He drank the wine in one gulp and said with a smile, "Thanks to you, Boss Xu. I am a member of the Disabled Persons' Federation." Most of the members have stable jobs and incomes. I just saw Huang Ying. All the wheelchairs have been replaced with electric ones. It’s great."

"Uncle Sun, you are overly complimentary." Xu An said a few words modestly, then immediately changed the subject and said: "Uncle Sun, after the Spring Festival, I plan to make Taobao's operating department independent. At that time, a lot of customer service will be needed. Could you please help me with this? Talk to the alliance members so that they can prepare in advance and practice typing.”

"That's a good relationship. Come on, I'll give you another drink, Boss Xu, on behalf of the members of the Disabled Persons' Federation."

"Uncle Sun, don't be so polite. If it weren't for your help, other Disabled Persons' Federations wouldn't have believed in Xu's Catering and cooperated with Xu's Catering so easily. I should be the one to toast you with this cup."

After persuading Mr. Sun to stop, Xu An turned around and Han Yuanping came over with a wine glass.

"Boss Xu, let me propose a toast to you first." After finishing the glass of wine, Han Yuanping said half teasingly and half seriously: "Boss Xu, I just heard that you are planning to build two new hospitals in Qingyan Province. The factory covering an area of ​​six acres will need to use whatever machinery and equipment, so don’t forget me!”

"Haha, it depends on whether the price you give, Manager Han, is generous or not." Xu An joked back.

"Then I must give you the most affordable price, Boss Xu."

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After walking around the venue and chatting with all the guests, dealers, partners, and franchisees, Xu An was finally able to return to his seat, sit down, and eat something to cushion his stomach.

It's just that Xu An didn't take two bites. Tang Chen, who was sent by the design studio to attend Xu's catering annual meeting, hurriedly walked to Xu An and sat down. His eyes were bright, his face was excited and flushed, and he stared straight at Xu An. install.

Xu An recalled it for a moment, and after confirming that he had just toasted to Tang Chen, he asked doubtfully: "Tang Gong, are you looking for something from me?"

"Yes." After Tang Chen nodded heavily, he grinned from both sides of his mouth almost to his ears, and said loudly: "Boss Xu, the sea hot spring resort we designed has won an award! Gold award! Gold award in the International Space Design Competition! It has already been on the news!"

After that, Tang Chen couldn't help but put the phone into Xu An's hand and urged him to look at the screen.

[No. List of winning works of the 12th International Space Design Competition. Resort (Program Category) Gold Award, Name of the winning work: Qianhai Town Sea Hot Spring Resort; Design Unit: Bairi Design Studio; Chief Designer: Tang Chen]

"hey-hey."

After seeing Xu An's eyes lingering on the last line for two seconds, Tang Chen took his phone back and said goodbye to Xu An. Then he walked out of the venue with a silly smile and disappeared from everyone's sight.

"I won an award. I really didn't expect it. It seems that an international award can provide more publicity points."

buzz - buzz - buzz

Before the emotion was over, Xu An felt a vibrating sound from his cell phone in his pocket. He took it out and handed it to his eyes to check, and found that it was Hu Guanghong who had sent him a message.

[Brother Xu, you said before that you wanted to buy real estate in Bauhinia Garden, right? After New Year’s Day, Bauhinia Garden will start an in-house purchase sale and it will be officially put on sale in March. If you are still interested, I will pick out a few properties in good locations. How about showing it to you? 】

Bauhinia Garden is going on sale soon, time flies so fast!With a sigh, Xu An's fingers fell on the virtual keyboard on the phone screen. When he was about to reply to Hu Guanghong, he suddenly remembered that Zhang Dezhen was talking about preparing to buy real estate in Haishi not long ago. He immediately turned to Zhang Dezhen and asked directly :
"Master Zhang, not long ago you said you wanted to buy a house. I wonder if you have a good idea of ​​the house or if you have any favorite properties?"

"Not yet." Zhang Dezhen shook his head and said: "It's either too far away, too remote, or the living facilities are not complete. The one I finally found my favorite is too expensive and difficult to choose."

"Well, I just received a message that the Bauhinia Garden will be put on sale after the Chinese New Year. Master Zhang, would you like to go and see it together?"

"OK."

The conversation between the two people did not avoid others, and the other people at the same table listened to the conversation. Tang Wen couldn't help but feel longing for it while listening to the conversation between the two people, and said with envy: "It's great, the Bauhinia Garden is so close to our company. Shopping malls, schools, hospitals and other supporting facilities have also been built. This property is really good."

Hearing this, Xu An looked at Tang Wen and invited: "Tang Wen, would you like to go and have a look together? There are many room types to choose from in Bauhinia Gardens. My cousin has worked on the construction site of this property and the materials used are also very good." really"

"Hey" Tang Wen let out a long sigh and said resentfully: "I would like to go and see it together, but seeing that we can't afford it is even more heartbreaking!"

"No, I've also heard that the smallest room in Bauhinia Garden is 110 square meters. Based on the average market price of 80 yuan per square meter, that's 25 yuan, plus the odds and ends. The price is [-] yuan, so I wouldn’t dare to go see it." Wang Fulong joined the chat.

"Me too, I am helpless."

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Some people don't have much money because they don't have much time in the factory, and some people don't have much money because their family expenses are high.
Listening to the discussion, a memory emerged in Xu An's mind.

After bringing Xu Kang and Xu Le back, Xu An took the two of them to rent a house in Haishi. At the beginning, the two of them were still young, so it was not a big problem to live in the same room. However, as time went by, the two of them became older and older. As they grew older, even though the two of them slept on the same bed, there were differences between men and women, so living in the same room all the time was not an option.

They slept separately later, Xu An took Xu Kang, and Grandma Xu took Xu Le, just squeezed into a small rented house.

At that time, every morning when he woke up to wash up and when he went to bed at night, Xu An would imagine that he could grab the money and buy a big house, with a room for Xu Kang, a room for Xu Le, a room for Grandma Xu, and a room for herself.
But it was already 2016 when he graduated from college. When he started working, it happened to be 2017 when housing prices were soaring. The high housing prices broke all Xu An's illusions. Until his rebirth, a family of four was still crowded in that small rental house. middle.
It is now the end of 2012, and the housing prices in Haishi have begun the second round of increase. However, due to the geographical location and other reasons, the housing prices in Bauhinia Gardens have remained unchanged.
However, this did not last long. In my previous life, the price doubled when the second phase was launched. However, in this life, Bauhinia Garden has built a shopping mall and other measures in advance, so the price increase will surely be earlier.
Xu An glanced at the people at the same table imperceptibly: Lu Shengnan, Tang Wen, Zhang Dezhen, Lu Ziyue, He Gu, Liang Dani
These people basically joined Xu's Catering when it was still a roadside shop. They are all old employees of Xu's Catering and have made great contributions to the rise of Xu's Catering.
Thinking of this, Xu An stood up and walked to the podium, called over the host who was hosting the lottery, whispered in his ear, and smiled with certainty in the host's surprised eyes. nod.

"Everyone, Boss Xu has just temporarily added ten places for special prizes. I feel envious when I hear it. I wonder if it's not too late for me to join Xu's Catering and whether I can participate in the lottery at this annual meeting."

After these words raised everyone's anticipation to the highest point, the host shouted at the top of his lungs: "The special prize is provided by Boss Xu of Xu's Catering! Interest-free loan! 20 yuan! Participate in the lottery The qualifications are: working in Xu’s Catering for more than five months!”

Amidst the commotion in the venue, Xu An quietly left the Haishi Hotel, met up with Xu Heping, and walked together towards Xujia Village.

"Why did you suddenly add ten special prizes? The venue is about to explode because of your awards." Xu Heping asked casually.

"Now is the best time to buy a house in the next ten years. If you miss this opportunity, the house price will only become more and more expensive in the future." Xu An said with a smile: "Besides, those who can work for five months basically buy from the roadside." The old employees who have been with us since the beginning of the store are worth it.”

"It's okay if you think it's okay."

Xu Heping was just curious about Xu An's decision and had no objection. After getting the answer, he stopped worrying about the topic and began to tell Xu An about what happened in Hezibao.

While talking and laughing, the two of them were getting closer and closer to Xujiacun, and the sound of drums could be heard faintly in their ears.

"Don't go back to the village yet, let's go directly to the food court." Xu An quickly explained:

"Second Grandpa invited two famous drama troupes from the surrounding villages to set up a stage in the food court to sing the opera. They will sing from today until the fifth day of the Lunar New Year. When I went out today, grandma said that the villagers would watch the opera together in the evening."

Hearing this, Xu Heping turned his hand on the steering wheel, and the car turned a big bend and entered the branch road to the food court.

There were many people watching the opera performance. In addition to the villagers of Xujia Village and surrounding villages, many tourists who came here also joined in the fun with food.

Xu An and the two struggled to squeeze through the crowds, and finally found the location of the villagers of Xujia Village. Before the two of them could stand still, Xu Kang and Xu Le, a group of children, took the lead in surrounding them.

"Brother, brother, you're here!" Xu Kang and Xu Le were jumping and shouting while pulling Xu An's pants.

"Well, brother is here. What's wrong? Is the show good today?" Xu An very skillfully placed his hands on the heads of the two little guys and rubbed their soft hair with great satisfaction.

"Brother, we have a question to ask you, and you have to answer it honestly!" Xu Kang demanded strictly.

"Well, tell me what your question is, and my brother will answer it honestly!" Xu An agreed to Xu Kang's request without hesitation.

"Brother, when we were playing in the snow in Hezibao, we saw Brother Heping kissing Sister Xiumei, right? They didn't believe me. Uh-huh."

Although Xu Heping's ears and hands almost covered Xu Le's mouth, Xu Le spoke too fast, and it happened to happen that there was a pause in the opera performance. Xu Le's words were heard by everyone in Xujia Village. All eyes were clearly focused on Xu Heping. Two figures jumped up and strode towards Xu Heping.

"You little brat, I thought you were staying at Hezibao to help Anzi, but I didn't expect you to be in love. Stop, stop, why are you running."

"No, these two little brats are talking nonsense, I didn't, I really work for Anzi."

"No! We really saw Brother Heping and Sister Xiumei." This time, Xu Kang and Xu Le's mouth was covered by Xu An. Now, don't add fuel to the fire anymore, right?

"You bastard, Xu Heping, stop here and see if I don't break your legs!"

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Seeing the lively but lively scene in front of him, the smile on Xu An's face grew bigger and bigger. He released his hands covering the two little guys and patted their shoulders lightly, saying: "Let's go. I took my brother to find my grandma, and I found her. Can my brother buy you some candied haws?"

"Okay, brother, let's go this way"

Upon hearing this, the two little guys immediately grabbed one of Xu An's hands and led him towards the direction of grandma.

Following the walking direction, Xu An saw his grandma sitting on a bench, immersed in the opera, her body swaying to the drum music. The moonlight dimly shone on her body, making the scene in front of her look like a fantasy. , which made Xu An couldn't help but slow down.

"Brother, please walk faster, I want to eat candied haws."

Listening to the soft urging sounds of the two little guys, feeling the warmth from his hands, and looking at his grandma who was humming along with the people on the stage, Xu An felt that his heart was being filled bit by bit.
"Okay, you two want to eat candied haws on a stick, right? Brother, please walk faster so that you can eat the candied haws on a stick as soon as possible."

"Okay! Brother, I also want to eat grilled squid!"

"eat!"

"I want to eat octopus balls too!"

"eat!"

"Smelly Tofu"

"Okay, you two have gone too far. If you keep talking, you won't even be able to eat the candied haws!"

"The last thing is, brother, okay?"

"Tsk, what you said is the same in the end!"

"Yeah, the last thing is, brother, you are so kind!"

　Flowers are over~
　　
　
(End of this chapter)