Age: Passionate youth, starting from graduation assignment

Chapter 265 Tong Guoliang’s niece
"Okay, thank you very much. Just let me know when you have time. We are always available here."

When Tong Guoliang saw Xu Jichang agreeing, he was overjoyed and immediately said with a smile.

Since moving to the capital, it has become much more difficult to get people to Dongfang Fertilizer Factory.

After all, the limited positions in the factory must be used to respond to policy calls and arrange employment for the educated youth who have returned to the city.

Even Tong Guoliang couldn't arrange for his niece to come in.

Xu Jichang was willing to nod to help today, really saving him from the fire and water and preventing him from being embarrassed in front of his relatives back home.

After talking about Tong Guoliang's niece's work, Xu Jichang led Chen Xiaoen out of the factory to the construction site next door.

I saw that the construction site had entered the final stage. The newly built reinforced concrete building was standing in the sun. Workers wearing safety helmets stood on the scaffolding and laid ceramic tiles on the exterior facade.

At the moment, this is definitely a very high engineering construction standard, much better than those small red brick buildings.

Xu Jichang and Chen Xiaoen walked to the edge of the construction site, briefly chatted with the construction team members to explain their purpose, and asked them to find the construction team leader.

"You smoke a cigarette."

When the construction team leader came up, he took out a pack of gold leaves from his pocket, took out a cigarette and handed it to Xu Jichang.

Xu Jichang took the cigarette but did not smoke: "Comrade, how long will it take for our house to be built?"

"Soon. The battle will be resolved within ten days."

The other party assured firmly.

"It's pretty fast, hard work."

"That's not the case. We are the first construction company in the city, the best construction company in Sijiu City!"

The other party spoke a standard Beijing movie and proudly patted his chest.

Xu Jichang smiled.

After the founding of the People's Republic of China, the development of the capital quickly exceeded the scope of the original city walls, but the public, especially the locals in the capital, were still accustomed to using the name "Four-Nine Cities".

After learning about the situation from the construction site, Xu Jichang and Chen Xiaoen took a detour to the gate of Dongfang Fertilizer Factory.

In fact, the distribution company and Dongfang Fertilizer Factory are right next to each other. It is completely possible to open a door in the middle for easy entry and exit.

The current disconnect between the two parties is entirely the result of what Xu Jichang can arrange.When he first contacted the construction team at the factory, he specifically asked not to open the wall between the two parties.

The purpose is to create a sense of distinction and let cadres and workers realize that there is a huge difference between the distribution company and other affiliated organizations of the unit.

……

Early the next morning, Xu Jichang sent a message to Tong Guoliang, saying that he could go check on his niece.

Tong Guoliang immediately took Xu Jichang and took a bus to a university branch in the suburbs of Beijing.

In recent years, many universities in Beijing have been evacuated to other places.Many have also established new branch schools in the suburbs of Beijing for workers, peasants and soldiers to study.

Xu Jichang and Tong Guoliang took several transfers and finally arrived at Mentougou and stopped in front of a group of tile-roofed houses.

"This is their school."

Tong Guoliang pointed at this group of tile-roofed houses and said with a smile, "Maybe they don't look grand."

Really unimpressive.

Let alone a university, I would probably shudder to say it was a middle school.

Xu Jichang muttered in his heart, followed Tong Guoliang to the school gate, briefly explained his purpose to the old guard and went in.

After entering the school, Tong Guoliang asked Xu Jichang to wait for a while and went in to find his niece.

Taking advantage of this time, Xu Jichang observed the environment on campus.

The overall size of the school is small. Except for the corridors, the entire school is made of dirt and there are many weeds that have not been removed.

There is not much immature student energy in the students who are passing by. Instead, most of them have dark skin and rough hands and feet.

"Hello, Manager Xu."

At this time, a crisp voice came over.

Xu Jichang looked up and saw a rather delicate-looking and slender female student walking towards her under the leadership of Tong Guoliang.

"Hello."

Xu Jichang nodded slightly and said, already having his first impression of her in his heart.

In terms of appearance alone, as well as his generous and natural attitude, he meets the requirements of the dealership.

Just look at how she behaves when she talks.

"Hello, my name is Tong Qingqing. It's an honor to meet you today."

The female student came forward and said hello politely.

"This is my niece."

Tong Guoliang said respectfully, "I haven't seen much of the world, so please be patient."

"The kid looks fine."

Xu Jichang said to Tong Guoliang, "Let's go for a walk outside and talk together."

After speaking, he led Tong Qingqing and Tong Guoliang towards the school gate, saying something casually while walking.

During the chat, Xu Jichang learned that Tong Qingqing came from the countryside. His father was the party secretary of the brigade and his mother was a women's representative. He belonged to a family with good local conditions.I haven't done much work since I was a child.

No wonder it has such fine skin and tender meat. If it had been working hard in the fields for two years, it probably wouldn't look like this.

"Where did you work before entering school?"

Xu Jichang asked.

"Before I entered the school, I was a private teacher in a commune primary school. I was recommended here because of my excellent teaching performance."

Tong Guoliang said of this show of hands, "I originally promised that she could become a regular teacher after she came back."

"Two days ago, I told her that the quota was gone. She would have to continue working in private schools when she goes back."

Tong Qingqing's face also became a little heavy: "And to be honest, there is a gap between the living conditions in my hometown and the capital."

"I personally don't want to go back."

It's honest.

Xu Jichang commented in his mind that he had a better impression of her.Xu Jichang doesn't like people who always talk about vague truths and beautify their own motives.

It is human nature to pursue better living conditions and working environment, and it is no big deal to admit it frankly.

He obviously wants to leave but is still secretive about it, which makes people look down on him.

"It's true. There are more opportunities in the capital and life is more comfortable. This is also a fact."

Xu Jichang nodded and said, "Have you ever paid attention to the fertilizer industry?"

Tong Guoliang turned his attention to his niece, and Tong Qingqing himself quickly said: "I have learned about some related things."

"Our country's fertilizer industry continues to develop, and supply has increased year after year. The early fertilizer shortage has been greatly alleviated since last year."

Xu Jichang did not comment on her answer and chose to guide her to think: "If this continues, do you think you will have to worry about selling fertilizer?"

Do you have to worry about selling fertilizers?

Tong Qingqing's heart skipped a beat, feeling a little unbelievable.

Let’s not talk about the distant past, let’s just talk about how difficult it was for rural production teams to get some fertilizers four or five years ago.

Even if the supply of fertilizers has increased significantly now, she dare not imagine the situation when there will be overcapacity one day.

But... if I follow my logic just now and Xu Jichang's guidance, maybe it will happen...

Thinking of this, Tong Qingqing mustered up the courage to speak: "According to the current trend, it is indeed likely that fertilizers will have trouble selling one day."

"When that day comes, what do you think fertilizer sales should do?"

Xu Jichang raised his eyebrows and said.

There is no need to worry about selling chemical fertilizers. This is a fixed understanding in people’s minds these days. It can even be said to be like a stamp of thought.

Tong Qingqing dared to say that he might worry about selling fertilizers, but in Xu Jichang's opinion, it was very difficult, and he was a child who could be taught.

The last question is purely an additional question.

It's a surprise that I can answer it, and it's okay if I can't.

"Manager Xu, I, I..."

Tong Qingqing was obviously stumped by this question, with eagerness in her clear eyes.

"It's okay if you can't answer. I'll think about it later."

Xu Jichang looked at the panicked Tong Qingqing and said calmly, "Congratulations, you are hired."

Tong Qingqing and Tong Guoliang were immediately overjoyed: They were both worried that failing to answer Xu Jichang's question would mean that their jobs would be lost.

Tong Guoliang even thought of an excuse and planned to explain it to his niece in order to gain the last glimmer of hope.

Is this how it ended?

"Thank you soon."

Tong Guoliang quickly glared at his niece and said.

"Thank...thank you, Manager Xu!"

Tong Qingqing suppressed her inner excitement and said in a trembling voice, "It's getting late, so stay and have a meal."

"No need. I have something to do when I get back. Let's talk about it next time."

Xu Jichang shook his head.

"Oh, how can you be so embarrassed? I'll treat you to a meal when you get back to the city."

Tong Guoliang suspected that Xu Jichang refused because there were no good restaurants nearby, so he quickly took the call.

"It's really not necessary."

Xu Jichang was worried that he might misunderstand, so he emphasized his tone and said, "I am selecting talents for the company, not just for this meal."

……

In the 70s, public transportation was still very inconvenient and cars drove very slowly.

By the time Xu Jichang and Tong Guoliang returned to the city, it was already the time when the lanterns were first lit.

Under the cover of street lights, many men and women are walking on the street. Some have just returned home from overtime work, and some are going to restaurants or shopping.

"This big city is just different from the county town."

Tong Guoliang said with emotion, "It's so late and the streets are still full of people."

"That's not."

Xu Jichang looked at the row upon row of streets, and his heart moved slightly, "By the way, Guoliang, have you bought a house here?"

"No. The factory said there will be welfare housing allocation at the back, and I'm just waiting for it."

When Tong Guoliang said this, he said with a little regret, "I heard that the living standards will be lowered because our factory does not have much land in the capital."

This is the case in Beijing. The housing standards for cadres and workers are much lower than those in other places.After some people are promoted to Beijing, the houses they are assigned may become smaller.

"Don't you think about buying one yourself?"

Xu Jichang reminded, "There are not too many houses anyway."

"buy house?"

Tong Guoliang was stunned for a moment.

In this era, most people still don’t have the concept of buying a house and think that the house should be divided.

Including Tong Guoliang, he had never thought about this issue before Xu Jichang asked the question just now.

After pondering for a while, he gave the answer: "Yes, I heard that the head of our department can only be assigned to one room and one living room."

"I have three children at home, so it's a bit crowded."

Xu Jichang raised the corners of his mouth slightly but said nothing.

If you can buy a house in the capital of this era, you won't have to worry about it for the rest of your life.

When I worked with Tong Guoliang, he was quite okay with me, and I showed my kindness to him.

The next step is to leave Dongfang Fertilizer Factory and go to the distribution company to start a new life.

(End of this chapter)