Rebirth in 1960, My Industrial Age

Chapter 13: Going to the Countryside is Decided
"Engineer Luo, how could I possibly have a conflict with Deputy Director Zhang? I haven't seen him much since I came to the Second Machinery Factory."

Zhou Fengnian paused, then pretended to be thoughtful and said, "But I heard that Xue Peihua and Deputy Director Zhang Anhong have a very good relationship. Xue Peihua's parents seem to be close friends with Deputy Director Zhang Anhong."

Luo Cheng frowned and asked, "Xue Peihua? Who is she?"

Zhou Fengnian sighed and said, "He's from the radio station, a friend I wanted to date some time ago, but I finally made some progress.

Comrade Xue Peihua made a lot of requests, and after listening to them, I felt that I was not suitable to be a revolutionary comrade with Comrade Xue Peihua, so I gave up. Could it be related to this incident? "

"Is there such a thing?"

Luo Cheng was startled, then angrily slammed the table and said, "This is just nonsense. What kind of leader is it to retaliate against you for something like this?
Besides, who would let a girl from a good family not to have any contact with her parents, brothers and sisters? Xiao Zhou, you did the right thing!"

From hearing about Xue Peihua's background, we know that her family is well-off, but Zhou Fengnian still gave up marrying into her family for the sake of his parents, brothers and sisters. This is enough to prove Zhou Fengnian's loyalty. After listening to this, Luo Cheng admired Zhou Fengnian very much.

"What a mess! What a shame!"

Luo Cheng immediately stood up and wanted to talk to the factory director about this matter, but he suddenly remembered that the factory director and the secretary had gone to a meeting, and then he sat down angrily again.

He was a level nine engineer and the head of the technical department, but he was unable to resolve the problems faced by his subordinates.

"Xiao Zhou, I think the documents for going to the countryside will be issued soon. I can't change it by then, but I will help you apply for a bicycle and subsidies for going to the countryside.
As for Zhang Anhong, don't think too much about it. I will bring your research on heating and electric blankets to the factory leadership meeting and it will be a great achievement for you!"

Luo Cheng said this with a guarantor. After knowing the inside story, he felt that Zhang Anhong was even more of a piece of shit.

Your niece's boyfriend fails and ends up bullying someone, and as an elder, you don't reprimand her, but rather help her do evil?
What did Zhou Fengnian do wrong? Is it wrong not to cut off contact with his family in this day and age?
Deceiving too much!

Zhou Fengnian was promoted half a year ago for his meritorious service in repairing machine tools, and he has recently performed outstandingly in the steel rolling mill.

We have also designed two electric heating products, which are enough to build a separate workshop or even a factory.

As a result, now I am sent alone to repair machinery in three communes?

You, Zhang Anhong, may be the deputy factory director, but I, Luo Cheng, am not someone who can be bullied!

Luo Cheng was so angry that he couldn't calm down for a long time, but he still spoke to comfort her:

"Xiao Zhou, prepare well for the maintenance work in the countryside. You designed the heating pad and the electric blanket. No one can erase your contribution. When the factory director and secretary come back, I will bring it up at the meeting."

"Engineer Luo, don't worry. It's just a trip to the countryside. My family is from Sanshui Commune. Going to the countryside is like going home for me. But the place we're going to is a bit far. Can you apply for some weapons for me?"

Zhou Fengnian took the opportunity to raise a request, but this request was also within the normal range.

Buyers who often go to the countryside will carry a pistol and a few bullets if they travel a little further.

The place Zhou Fengnian ran to this time was not very close. Although he could ask the militia to escort him after arriving at the first commune, he would feel more at ease with a gun on him.

Luo Cheng asked: "Gun? Can you use it?"

"Of course, I received militia training in school before, so I can still shoot."

".Okay, I'll apply for you later, and I'll even give you the maximum subsidy. If Zhang Anhong dares to refuse, I'll block the door of his office and scold him!"

Luo Cheng finished speaking angrily, and then warned: "But if you leave the commune and travel, you must let the militia take you to the next commune. Don't try to be brave and travel on your own. Do you understand?"

Many people who went to the countryside had accidents. If you met someone traveling alone at night and killed him with a brick, no one would know who killed him unless the murderer revealed himself. Even the buyers who ran a little further were armed, not to mention Zhou Fengnian. Fortunately, Zhou Fengnian had a mission, so as long as he arrived at the commune during the day, he could be escorted by the militia when he left.

Then they talked about some other things. Zhou Fengnian knew that he would leave the day after tomorrow, so he suggested going back early in the afternoon to pack up.

Luo Cheng also agreed. He was even prepared to help Zhou Fengnian apply for a gun, not to mention the small matter of going back early to pack up his things.

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Zhou Fengnian and Luo Cheng walked out of the office one after another, but Luo Cheng soon left the technical department. He wanted to help Zhou Fengnian prepare for going to the countryside.

As soon as Luo Cheng left, Liu Ganming stepped forward curiously and asked, "Fengnian, what did the section chief say to you just now? Why did you look unhappy when you left?"

Zhou Fengnian said, "Nothing much. It's just mutual assistance between workers and farmers. We are going to the countryside to inspect and repair the agricultural machinery of several communes. We will leave the day after tomorrow."

Liu Ganming was a little disappointed after hearing this and said, "About this matter, it seems that you have to lead the team this time, but that's normal, there are not many people with a higher level than you in the technical department. Who are they?"

After Liu Ganming finished speaking, Song Qian and Qian Qianqian pricked up their ears. The two women also wanted to know the list; repairing agricultural machinery was not difficult, and usually it was enough for an "old man" to lead a few newcomers.

Zhou Fengnian has been in the technical department for four years and can barely be considered a veteran, while the others are newcomers. However, Song Qian and Qian Qianqian don't want to go to the countryside, or rather, no one wants to go to the countryside.

"It's just me this time."

"What? Just you?"

Liu Ganming was surprised and said, "Usually, our technical department would send at least three people. Why is it so special this time? You must be very busy to command so many people by yourself."

Zhou Fengnian did not emphasize that this was a one-man team, with no fitters or welders to help him. "This is arranged by the higher-ups, and has nothing to do with Engineer Luo. Maybe you have other tasks."

Others who had just joined the technical department, such as Song Qian, Qian Qian and others, felt relieved after hearing Zhou Fengnian's words. It was good that they didn't have to go to the countryside.

Then they cast pitying looks at Zhou Fengnian, but Zhou Fengnian didn't care. He couldn't change it, so he could only try to reduce the danger as much as possible.

If we set out early the day after tomorrow and ride our bikes less frequently, we should be able to reach the first commune before dark. After that, it will be easy because we will be escorted by the militia along the way.

If he was too late, Zhou Fengnian planned to stay for a night in a commune he passed by. Anyway, it was impossible for him to travel at night.

After a while, Luo Cheng came back and called Zhou Fengnian into the office again.

"Xiao Zhou, we have secured a gun, a bicycle, and subsidies for you. The daily subsidy for going to the countryside is 1.5 yuan, and there are also food coupons.

As for the gun, take this note to the security department after get off work tomorrow night to get it. I’ll also bring you the bicycle. You can take the Fei Ge bicycle parked downstairs away today.”

Zhou Fengnian nodded as he listened. This subsidy was considered generous. In the past, the subsidy for going to the countryside was 70 cents a day. Because it was around the old city, it was not very far away.

Moreover, the local commune would take care of meals, and they only required food coupons and no money. After all, they were there to help them, so the commune felt embarrassed to collect money.

This subsidy is almost equivalent to an alternative bonus.

This time Zhou Fengnian can earn 1.5 yuan a day, which is twice as much as before. It is estimated that Luo Cheng fought for him.

(End of this chapter)