Rebirth in 1960, My Industrial Age

Chapter 20 Job Quota
Late at night, Zhou Fengnian, lying in bed, suddenly thought that he might have to buy a house.

I had originally wanted to wait for housing allocation, but after my meritorious service this time, I received a certificate of recommendation from the factory for the grade examination, and I will also be responsible for technical guidance of the new workshop.

The hope of getting a house is quite good, but Zhou Fengnian suddenly thought that even if he could get a house, it would be a building.

There is no kitchen, and we have to set up a stove in the corridor to cook. The shared toilet is not very soundproof.

If possible, Zhou Fengnian would prefer a separate cross-courtyard, even if it is just one entrance.

"It seems I have to buy a house. The apartment I was allocated is too bad!"

Of course, buildings also have their advantages. Heating, water and electricity are all convenient, but the privacy is a little worse.

If you cook a meat dish, everyone on the entire floor can smell the meat, so there is almost no privacy.

Compared with heating, water and electricity, Zhou Fengnian still wants to live in a separate yard.

However, this kind of cross-courtyard house is probably not easy to buy. He needs to inquire carefully, and the price will not be very cheap. He will probably have to spend all his savings of one thousand yuan on it.

"It seems I have to ask around. As long as I can buy a cross-yard property, I'll try to buy it."

According to the current replenishment plan, public housing cannot be sold, and private housing does not support buying and selling. However, it can be transferred, and at this time both parties need to trade privately.

Zhou Fengnian had to first find someone who was willing to sell his private house, then transfer the ownership under another name and then pay a sum of money. However, such a house is difficult to find.

Before taking a break, Zhou Fengnian decided in his mind: "I'll take some time to ask around on the weekend, I'll probably run into one or two."

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The next morning, after Zhou Fengnian finished making breakfast, he suddenly found that the steamed corn bread tasted good.

Although it still makes my throat dry and irritated, I can still smell the fragrance of the corn when I put it in my mouth.

"What's going on? The cornmeal went bad, and it turned out that my cooking skills have improved. I didn't expect that even the steamed cornbread would become a little more fragrant after I improved by one level."

Zhou Fengnian saw on the [Proficiency Simulation] panel that his cooking skills had improved from level 2 to level 3. No wonder he felt much more skilled when cooking.

Mechanical maintenance has also improved a lot. It seems that even if you do the same thing repeatedly, you can improve your proficiency; and as your proficiency improves, your ability level will also improve.

Zhou Fengnian could only say that it was worthy of being a system. If his cooking skills were improved to the maximum level, wouldn’t he be able to prepare state banquets?

But it’s okay this way. He is a greedy person. Although he can tolerate steamed buns and stewed cabbage, Zhou Fengnian will not miss it if he can eat something good.

After arriving at the technical department, Zhou Fengnian was called into the office by Luo Cheng.

During dinner yesterday, everyone in the technical department knew that Zhou Fengnian was about to be promoted. Although he would only be the acting deputy director in charge of technical guidance, it would be recorded in his file.

However, both the hot water heater and the electric blanket were invented by Zhou Fengnian, so others cannot be jealous at all, they can only envy.

"Xiao Zhou, it will take time to build a workshop. It will take half a month to clean up the factory, purchase machinery and materials, and transfer workers. You should be prepared first."

Luo Cheng said to Zhou Fengnian that he had just returned from the factory director's office.

Zhou Fengnian said, "Don't worry, Mr. Luo. I will prepare the production precautions when I return and show them to you first."

Luo Cheng said: "I trust you to do your job. If one person can complete the mutual support between workers and farmers, this is nothing.

By the way, your partner is Director Bai from the former workshop 7, you can meet him when you have time."

"Okay, Mr. Luo."

Zhou Fengnian agreed immediately, then discussed some other things with Luo Cheng and left.

After returning to my desk, I began to prepare for the production of the new workshop. The heating pad and electric blanket are not difficult to make, and the technical difficulty is only a little bit.

Zhou Fengnian marked out the details of the production process and even thoughtfully drew pictures so that even illiterate people could understand them.

in a few days

"Dear leaders and workers, I will now convey a notice that the Second Machinery Factory will establish a new workshop. The new workshop director will be Bai Kang, and Zhou Fengnian of the Technical Department will temporarily serve as the deputy director. The number of workers in the workshop will be 60."

The announcement of building a new workshop was soon broadcast on the radio. There had been rumors about it a few days ago, and it was officially confirmed today.

At this time, Zhou Fengnian was discussing the matters concerning the workers in the new workshop with Bai Kang.

In the new workshop, Bai Kang said, "Deputy Director Zhou, we can only recruit 30 skilled workers this time. The ministry has approved 30 apprentices for us to recruit within seven days. Do you have any suggestions?"

"Director Bai, you can decide on this matter, but the electric blanket needs to be sewn, so it would be best to recruit some female workers who are good at this kind of work."

Zhou Fengnian said, "Besides, there isn't much heavy work in the new workshop, so female workers are just right for this."

Bai Kang nodded and said, "Deputy Director Zhou's suggestion is very good. Ten of the thirty apprentices will be female workers. As for the remaining apprentices, would you like to recommend one?"

"Director Bai"

Bai Kang leaned closer and whispered, "Deputy Director Zhou, I have three apprenticeship quotas. The construction of the new workshop is closely related to you, so it is only natural for you to take one. This is also what the factory leaders mean."

In other words, Zhou Fengnian is not a cadre, otherwise the number of quotas for him and Bai Kang could be reversed and he would get two.

Zhou Fengnian hesitated for a moment and said, "Is that so? I have a younger sister in the countryside who will be eighteen soon."

Bai Kang smiled and said, "Just bring her over in the next few days, and I'll get it done for you then."

Zhou Fengnian plans to give this position to his fourth sister Zhou Chunhua. After three years of apprenticeship, she will be able to become a regular employee and become a city dweller.

Moreover, their family can only give it to Zhou Chunhua. The fifth sister is too young, and the eldest and second brothers have families to support. If either of them comes, the couple will be separated.

When my fourth sister gets her salary, I will ask her to send five dollars home every month. I think everyone will be satisfied with that.

Including the money he sent, the Zhou family could receive 15 yuan a month. Zhou Fengnian could already imagine how his poor mother would laugh.

After talking to Bai Kang about some things about the new workshop, Zhou Fengnian went back.

During the weekend, Zhou Fengnian planned to go home and bring his fourth sister over.

But he first went to the supply and marketing cooperative and bought a bicycle and two feet of cloth. It would be more convenient to have a bicycle, and he wouldn't have to ride on other people's bikes to go home.

As for the two feet of cloth, he brought it home. There were originally five feet, and Zhou Fengnian planned to use the remaining three feet to make a piece of clothing for himself.

After riding his new bike to the police station to get a license plate, Zhou Fengnian rode all the way out of the city.

The 28-inch bicycle was sturdy, and Zhou Fengnian pedaled the new bike so fast that he arrived at Hongjia Village before noon.

After arriving at Zhou's house, Zhou Fengnian pushed the cart directly into the yard and shouted loudly: "Mom, I'm back."

"Old Three? Why are you back at this time?"

After Zhou's mother came out of the house, she hurried forward to take the things.

After Zhou Fengnian put his bicycle away, he asked, "Where are Dad and the eldest and second brothers? Are they in the fields?"

(End of this chapter)