Rebirth in 1960, My Industrial Age

Chapter 118 Workshop Expansion, Envied Zhou Yan (Subscription Request)
"Fengnian, the workshop will start to be emptied slowly today. When the time comes, the extra staff will be assigned to other workshops. The workers for the new machinery and equipment will also be transferred here slowly within a month."

Director Li brought Zhou Fengnian to the vicinity of the ninth and tenth workshops and spoke.

The ministry ordered that it should fully cooperate with Comrade Zhou Fengnian to manufacture production lines for large, high-precision machine tools, and that the machinery factory should also come up with its own core development in the future.

Although it is not stated explicitly, the Second Machinery Plant may be changed to the First Machine Tool Plant in the future.

It means to become the number one machine tool factory in the country.

"This is the list of equipment you requested last time. There is also a list of personnel transferred in at the back. All of them have had their background checked."

After Director Li finished speaking, he handed Zhou Fengnian two documents. He was in charge of the machine tool project, so naturally the relevant documents had to be reviewed by Zhou Fengnian.

After Zhou Fengnian took it, he looked at it very carefully. The things on it were all what he had mentioned last time. Besides, there were many machine tools in the machinery factory, so once the staff arrived, they could start work immediately.

The electric motors also had to be manufactured in their factory. In the past, there was a lack of talent and equipment, so Zhou Fengnian had been looking for others. This time, the ministry made a great effort and got it all for him.

However, Zhou Fengnian saw a familiar name on the personnel list, so he turned around and asked, "Director, are all the workers from the factories directly under the Ministry of Metallurgy coming?"

How come even his father-in-law was transferred here?
He didn't say hello, and Zhou Fengnian was a little stunned when he saw the name.

"Really? Maybe the minister and the others think you need it. They have been busy with this matter for a long time."

Director Li took a quick look and said casually that he didn't even know who Zhou Fengnian was talking about.

There are quite a few level eight workers in their factory now.

"Then I have to work hard. The automated CNC production line is almost completed, and it will be used to produce parts for large high-precision machine tools."

Zhou Fengnian said with a smile that they should have picked people at random, as not many people knew his father-in-law.

Then he said to Director Li: "Ask the workshop directors of the two workshops to come to me. I am alone and it is impossible for me to run back and forth between the three workshops. At least someone should help keep an eye on the workshops."

There are not enough people in the technical department, and because of him in the machine tool workshop, Yu Cheng and the guards can keep an eye on that group of people.

Otherwise, there is a possibility of slacking off, and the workshop director is responsible for keeping an eye on the progress of the task.

Director Li responded immediately: "Okay, I'll have someone notify them later."

We have now started to arrange people to go to other workshops. Fortunately, there are still many workshops in the machinery factory. If we divide the remaining dozen workshops, they can always be filled with the two people assigned to them.

In the machine tool workshop that Zhou Fengnian wanted, the lowest level of workers were level four, and one-third of them were senior workers.

Minister Zhang and Li Hetong have made great efforts. I wonder how much effort and favors they have spent to get so many equipments and senior workers.

If they were to draw people from a medium-sized factory, with so many senior and mid-level workers, they would be able to ruin the factory.

After walking around the two workshops, Director Li's assistant also called the directors of the two workshops over.

After Director Li left, Zhou Fengnian took them to make arrangements and plans in the two workshops.

It can be considered as arranging the task in advance. He doesn't have any more suitable people to take charge, so he can only use the original two workshop directors for now.

Director Yuan from the tenth workshop and Director Hou from the ninth workshop were immediately delighted when they heard the order. They thought they were going to be transferred to another position.

He was a good workshop director, but suddenly he had to give way to others; however, this was an order from above, and they had no choice but to obey.

But now there was another surprise. Zhou Fengnian told them that they could continue to stay in the position of workshop director, but only if they perfectly arranged the tasks he assigned.

The two naturally agreed immediately. They knew that the projects Zhou Fengnian was working on were all arranged by ministries and commissions, and even the factory director could not underestimate them.

If it's completed, they can also share in the credit.

So after Zhou Fengnian finished speaking, Director Yuan and Director Hou both promised with joy that they would not slack off at all and would ensure that Zhou's tasks were completed.
All that’s missing is a show of loyalty.

However, Zhou Fengnian did not need the loyalty of the two workshop directors, so he waved his hand and asked them to leave.

He established his family and career not by relying on power, but by his own endless abilities.

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In the Propaganda Department, Zhou Yan is processing the documents sent by the Women's Federation.

She supported her slightly bulging belly with one hand and wrote on the table with the other hand. Although she was pregnant, her workload was no less than that of others.

Her clerk's salary was obtained through exchanges with Zhou Fengnian and others, and even her current good life was also due to this. So Zhou Yan didn't want to enjoy it peacefully, she had to at least share some of Zhou Fengnian's burden.

"Yanzi, Deputy Director Bai asked you, when will the Women's Federation's documents be ready?"

"Right away, I'll report in the afternoon."

Zhou Yan immediately replied that there was still some work left to do and she could finish it after dinner.

"Yanzi, you're working too hard. You're pregnant. No one will say anything if you take a break."

After seeing this, a member of the Propaganda Department couldn't help but persuade him.

Nowadays, it is normal for pregnant women to be lazy. Even if the boss sees it, they won’t say anything and will even ask if you want a cushion.

Workers have a high status, and there is also the Women's Federation. Which leader dares to provoke a pregnant woman? If he is really stubborn, he will be drowned by the spit of the Women's Federation the next day.

Zhou Yan smiled and said, "It's almost done. I'll take a break after I finish this, otherwise it will be a bit stuck at the end."

"Haha, our Yan Zi is still neither up nor down."

"Of course, Sister Liu, we all know how strong Yan Zi's man is."

"Go, Lingling. You know, it's Yan Zi who knows. How can we know if we haven't tried it?"

After hearing this, Ge Lingling quickly said, "I just found out from what Yan Zi said."

In the office, several female comrades made dirty jokes that made Zhou Yan blush. After she said it once last time, she was often told so. She was a little worried that Zhou Fengnian might hear it.

Fortunately, these colleagues all know what is going on and never tell anyone else.

Fortunately, the male workers were out and the section chief was still in the office, otherwise they would not have said that.

"Hey, Yan Zi, did you buy a watch?"

Ge Lingling suddenly noticed that Zhou Yan was wearing a ladies watch on her wrist and couldn't help but exclaimed in surprise.

She hadn't noticed it before, and if her sleeve hadn't been lifted up, she might not have seen it.

"I didn't buy it. It was given as a reward by another factory as a thank you for the good harvest."

Zhou Yan said with a smile: "He already has a watch, so he gave this one to me to wear."

"Hey, Yan Zi, your husband really treats you like a treasure. He even bought you a watch and a bicycle."

Dai Lingling was so envious that she didn't know what to say. She knew that Zhou Yan also had a ladies' bicycle, but now she was pregnant and Zhou Fengnian took her to and from get off work every day, so she didn't ride it.

After thinking about it, I couldn't think of any woman who could be as lucky as Zhou Yan. After getting married, she had a bicycle and a watch, and a sewing machine and a radio would certainly not be a problem.

What Dai Lingling didn't know was that the Zhou family didn't use sewing machines. Zhou Yan and Zhou Fengnian bought work clothes and ready-made clothes. There were also two radios, one bought by Zhou Fengnian and one left by Luo Cheng.

Now Zhou Yan also has a portable music player, and she is definitely turning into "Mrs. Zhou".

However, Zhou Yan also knew that these things could not be spread outside, so she never told outsiders about the situation at home. Otherwise, even if the source was legal and reasonable, others would still be jealous.

When talking about Zhou Yan, some people in the office felt a little emotional.

The same person is sometimes just not destined to be together; Zhou Fengnian took the initiative to pursue Xue Peihua at the beginning, but Xue Peihua "looked down on" him. Now Zhou Fengnian is so successful, I wonder how much regret Xue Peihua must have in his heart.

While thinking this in their hearts, some people also looked towards where Xue Peihua was. Only they themselves knew what they were thinking.

After a while of busy work, it was almost noon and the people from the Propaganda Department came back one after another, ready to take their lunch boxes to the cafeteria for lunch.

There is no exact working time in the office, just about the same.

Zhou Yan also took out two lunch boxes and meal tickets, and then followed her co-workers downstairs. However, after getting downstairs, she separated from them and went to the place where they usually waited for Zhou Fengnian.

After a while, Zhou Fengnian came out of the machine tool workshop and came to Zhou Yan.

"A good year."

Zhou Yan smiled and took out a handkerchief. When Zhou Fengnian came over, she wiped his head and said, "You are so tired again today. Have you started working?"

"No matter how I explain it, it's unclear. In the end, I have to do it myself. It's also difficult to give instructions. I have to find time to compile a maintenance manual for the new machine tool."

While Zhou Fengnian was waiting for Zhou Yan to wipe his sweat, he explained that the new machine tool maintenance workers in the factory were afraid to do the work, and were very cautious even when he gave instructions. In the end, he became anxious and angry and had to do it himself.

"Yan Yan, your belly is getting bigger. I'll go get you food next time. You wait in the office."

"That won't do. Absolutely not!"

Zhou Yan shook her head and said, "That would make me a landlord's wife. Besides, the doctor said that even if you are pregnant, you can still exercise moderately. It's okay to go out for a meal."

There are pregnant women in the factory, but she is so pretentious when it comes to her. How can she carry out her work in the Women's Federation in the future?

Zhou Yan persuaded Zhou Fengnian with a few words, and then took his arm and walked towards the cafeteria with him.

But after walking for a while and seeing more people gathered, Zhou Yan let go. In public, even couples should not be overly affectionate, as it would have a bad influence.

After arriving at the cafeteria, Zhou Fengnian asked Zhou Yan to wait at her seat while he took the lunch box to get food.

This time Zhou Yan obeyed obediently. Since they were already in the cafeteria, there was no need to carry the food. She found an empty seat and sat down.

There is no more spilling of the wok in the second canteen now, and Director Xie’s self-criticism is still posted at the door.

When the person serving the food saw that it was Zhou Fengnian, he scooped a large spoonful and put it into the lunch box. It looked like he wanted to give the rice bowl to him.

However, Zhou Fengnian quickly stopped them and told them to give less, as they could not eat too much and it would be a waste in the end.

Although the people serving food in the kitchen scooped out a little bit, the quantity was still a lot. Before, one serving was equivalent to three servings, but now it is equivalent to two servings.

After dinner, Zhou Fengnian accompanied Zhou Yan to the factory office building and then went back to work.

He had to prepare some technical drawings of large and high-precision machine tools before the personnel and equipment of the second and third machine tool workshops arrived, so that work could start quickly once the people were in place.

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night.

When Zhou Fengnian got off work and went home to eat, he was still thinking about large high-precision machine tools. He planned to go to the study to draw two pictures after dinner.

"Third brother?"

Zhou Chunhua called out twice before Zhou Fengnian came back to his senses. He then asked, "Chunhua, what's the matter?"

Zhou Chunhua said a little embarrassedly: "Isn't tomorrow the weekend? Third brother, if you have time, I will bring someone to show you."

"who?"

Zhou Fengnian asked, but this made Zhou Chunhua anxious.

Zhou Yan, who was standing by, smiled and advised, "Don't tease Chunhua. She's been looking forward to this day."

"Haha, okay, I won't tease you anymore. Bring it here."

After that, Zhou Fengnian said to Zhou Chunhua in a slightly more serious tone: "Fourth sister, to be honest, I am not optimistic about it. The boy's family situation is a bit complicated. You might be bullied after you marry him. So forget it."

That boy is the most unpopular second child in the family. Zhou Fengnian doesn’t know what his personality is like, but his mother is not an easy person to get along with.

Although Zhou Chunhua has three older brothers, Zhou Fengnian is not willing to let his fourth sister marry into his family, but he is not the kind of tough patriarch.

Zhou Chunhua asked: "Third brother, how did you know?"

"My eldest brother investigated it. He got very detailed information. He even found out how many times the boy's mother cursed in the street every day."

Zhou Fengnian sold out the boss without any hesitation.

"Brother, he is really something. I will go find sister-in-law later!"

Zhou Chunhua muttered dissatisfiedly.

"Let's talk about who you're looking for later. Chunhua, do you really like this guy? With your current conditions, you can just pick one at random."

Zhou Fengnian's words were not an exaggeration.

Zhou Chunhua is good-looking, is a regular worker, has a city hukou, and has three older brothers, all of whom have jobs.

Her third brother is an eighth-level engineer.

With these conditions, not to mention finding a worker, even a cadre would be qualified.

"Third brother, I think he's pretty good. How about you take a look first?"

Zhou Chunhua said this with a firm attitude, not listening at all to Zhou Fengnian's advice to change people.

"Okay, ask him to come over tomorrow and have a meal at home. By the way, tell the eldest brother to come cook tomorrow. And the second brother, just ask him to come over for dinner."

Zhou Fengnian had no choice but to compromise, but even if he agreed to let this boy come to his house, he would not cook for him.

If they are not family members, they are not qualified to cook for him. It is enough to eat the boss’s cooking.

By the way, let that kid feel the pressure from Chunhua's three brothers, so that he won't have the idea of ​​bullying others in the future.

"Okay, Third Brother, I'll go inform Big Brother right away."

After Zhou Chunhua finished speaking, she began to clean up the dishes. After she was done, she went out and rushed to Zhou Weitian's house.

(End of this chapter)