Siheyuan: Craftsmen of a Great Country

Chapter 30 Director Wang

The next morning, Jiang Chen woke up on time, had breakfast and went straight to the street office.

Knocking on the door of Director Wang's office with ease: "Director Wang, good morning! I thought you were off today, Saturday."

Director Wang raised his head and looked at Jiang Chen carefully, and quickly recalled who he was. After all, there were not many young men so handsome:

"It's Xiao Jiang, good morning! At this age, I can't take any time off. I'm basically here except for special circumstances."

"You came to the sub-district office, what's the matter? Your household registration information has been handed over to the factory and is being processed now. It is estimated that it will be processed next week."

"During this period, there are more people entering the city, and there are a lot of things to do."

Jiang Chen smiled and said, "Director Wang, I'm not here to see you about household registration."

Director Wang was stunned: "Oh, what's that for? Is someone in the courtyard making things difficult for you?"

Yan Bugui flashed through her mind.

Jiang Chen shook his head and stopped beating around the bush: "I heard from Director Yang that you went to the factory to find him yesterday? About the orphanage?"

Director Wang was silent for a long time, and then sighed: "Yes, life is more difficult for everyone now. The children in the orphanage have suffered a lot."

"They are barely eating. They can't even meet the basic rations. There's basically no trace of meat, and they can't keep up with the nutrition. Now is the time for them to grow. Hey, my old lady can't stand them."

"Just two days ago, an 8-year-old child couldn't see the way to the toilet when he got up at night and broke his leg. The doctor who bandaged him said that even if he was cured, he would be crippled for the rest of his life."

"It hurts my heart to see my previously lively and lovely child lying on the hospital bed, enduring the pain and saying, "Grandma, I'm fine."

As he spoke, Director Wang began to wipe away tears.

Jiang Chen sighed inwardly.

Inadequate nutrition can lead to night blindness, where you cannot see anything at night.

The body is thin, walking is unsteady, and it is easy to fall if something is mixed with it.

When the body is deficient in calcium, the bones become very brittle.

Various reasons added together eventually led to the tragedy.

These tragedies that would be difficult to imagine in later generations are happening at any time now.

After a while, Director Wang adjusted his mood: "I really had no other choice, so I thought of visiting Factory Director Yang to see if he could give the children some help."

"But your factory director is only willing to help in his own name. How much can he donate? Even if he donates three hundred and five hundred yuan, right? It's not enough to cover a month's expenses."

Jiang Chen sighed: "You also know that under public ownership, there is no money in the factory. It's not that Director Yang doesn't want to help, it's just that he really can't help."

Director Wang said: "I know the factory has no money, but there are so many comrades workers in the factory. If he calls on everyone to donate 10 cents from their salary to the orphanage every month, the children's life will not be so difficult. "

"Although everyone's life is very difficult, it's not like the difference is even a dime, right! Even so, he refused directly."

Jiang Chen was stunned: "Director Wang, you are really bold!"

It seemed that Director Wang was really driven crazy, otherwise how could he have such a terrible idea.

Director Wang snorted softly: "For the sake of our children, my wife will risk her life!"

It seems that Director Wang has a big opinion against Yang Weimin.

But as for her suggestion, Yang Weimin wouldn't dare to do it no matter how brave he was.

And he couldn't pass Tao Yuan's level at all.

Jiang Chen said: "Director Wang, maybe you have misunderstood Director Yang. He rejected your proposal, which is actually for your own good." "He has always been concerned about the orphanage. After you leave, he will discuss it with me Get over this."

"Discuss with you?" Director Wang glanced at Jiang Chen doubtfully: "So, is there any way?"

She was curious as to why Yang Weimin, as a factory director, would discuss such matters with Jiang Chen.

What outcome can be reached through discussion with Jiang Chen?

Jiang Chen nodded: "Yes!"

"Is there a way?" After receiving Jiang Chen's affirmative answer, Director Wang felt a glimmer of hope in his heart.

But it's just a trace.

Jiang Chen said: "Director Yang and I both feel that under the current circumstances, relying on donations to solve the orphanage's plight will ultimately treat the symptoms rather than the root cause. Even if the crisis can be overcome temporarily, it is not a long-term solution."

"The best way is to let children who have reached the age to work, support themselves and reduce the pressure on orphanages."

Director Wang's hope has diminished again; "I have thought about this a long time ago."

"But none of the children have ever gone to school, have no skills, and most of them have no education. Jobs are in such short supply now, where are the jobs left for them?"

Jiang Chen smiled and said, "It's a coincidence. I happen to have a pilot project recently that requires a new group of inexperienced workers."

"Director Yang and I thought about it and thought that these batches of children would be quite suitable."

Director Wang stood up suddenly, his voice trembling: "Are you telling the truth?"

Jiang Chen nodded: "Of course."

Director Wang took a few deep breaths, calmed down the excitement in his heart, and calmed down: "Is this pilot project formal? Isn't it going to do some messy things?"

Jiang Chen said slowly: "It is a key project recognized and supported by the Ministry of Industry, and it is of great significance to the industrialization process of flower growers."

"So don't worry, it's a formal project, that's all I can say."

Director Wang nodded: "That's good. How many children's work problems can you solve?"

"One hundred. It requires age 17 or above, dexterity, a flexible mind, and the ability to endure hardship. Finally, it will not work if the personality is too withdrawn or weird." Jiang Chen said slowly.

There are still requirements that should be met. Helping orphanages is a good thing, but it cannot affect the progress of the pilot.

Director Wang felt like he was in a dream, but he suppressed the joy in his heart: "One hundred, not bad!"

"How do you calculate their wages? They can't be lower than apprentices, right?"

Jiang Chen had already confirmed this issue with Yang Weimin yesterday: "We will treat them the same as normal workers, even skipping the apprenticeship stage."

"During the pilot period, workers will be paid according to the first-level workers. After the pilot is over, workers will be paid according to their corresponding levels."

Director Wang was delighted: "In other words, their starting monthly salary is 35 yuan?"

Forty-nine cities are Category VI areas, the salary of first-level workers is 35.5, and the salary of second-level workers is 41.71.
  "Yes! They can eat at the staff canteen in the first month, but after they get their salary, they have to make up for the food expenses."

Director Wang closed his eyes and calculated for a long time: "You have thought very carefully. When will they enter the factory?"

Jiang Chen said: "Next Monday. Time is tight, so Director Wang must work hard to prepare early. If there are difficulties, Director Wang must communicate with us in advance."

"By the way, in order to better accept this group of children, the factory hopes that Director Wang can write an application asking the factory to give the children job opportunities, and then the factory will sign and agree.

(End of this chapter)