The golden age began in 1977

Chapter 373 Major Overhaul of the Dyeing Factory and the Food Factory
In early autumn, the sky is high and the air is crisp.

The hustle and bustle of the first phase of the old city renovation project in Haibin City has gradually subsided.

Residents in core areas of the old city, such as Huashan Road, Songshan Road, Taishan Road, and Wutaishan Road, have been using brand-new public kitchens and toilets, their faces beaming with satisfaction.

Then the construction team quickly shifted gears and began repairing and renovating the vacant and abandoned houses scattered along the streets.

Qian Jin has already inspected many vacant and abandoned houses on site. The renovation work on these houses is completely different from the emergency repairs done on residential houses after the snow last winter.

Deep within Songshan Road lies a silk and cloth shop warehouse from the Republican era.

The blue brick walls were covered with vines, the wooden gate was rotten and dilapidated, and through the cracks you could see piles of tattered sacks and thick dust inside. Workers had to wear masks to go in, and the air inside was filled with a musty smell in the summer and autumn...

There is an abandoned small printing factory at the corner of Wulongshan Road. The neighborhood committee has been trying to demolish it, but there is no manpower or demolition plan from higher authorities, so the small, dilapidated factory has been standing there all alone.

Its roof had mostly collapsed, exposing the rusty steel beams inside. Tools of unknown age, broken lead type, and ink cans were scattered on the ground.

Qian went inside and saw that the only connection between this house and the founding of the People's Republic of China was that some faded red slogans remained on the walls.

Furthermore, he heard that at the end of Langya Mountain Road there was a courtyard that appeared to be an old dye house. The walls of the courtyard were half collapsed, and there were many rats inside. The neighborhood committee had tried to exterminate them several times, but to no avail.

Most of these buildings were constructed during the Republic of China era or even earlier, and have long been dilapidated due to war and the erosion of time.

Leaning walls, collapsed roofs, and rotten doors and windows are common occurrences, while overgrown weeds and rampant rodents and ants are standard features.

These are no longer residences, but forgotten warehouses, abandoned old shops, or even the factory buildings of small, long-dormant handicraft workshops.

He was deeply moved after seeing it, and he estimated that new residents who move to the city in later generations would never imagine that the city was once so dilapidated.

So it turns out that there are thatched-roof houses like those in the countryside in cities too...

With the new project underway, the construction team members are still working very hard.

The renovation of dilapidated houses is a timely help, solving the most pressing housing problem for the people.

Upgrading old and dilapidated houses and public spaces on the streets is the icing on the cake, and it has earned the construction team and the labor assault team a good reputation.

Now, the construction team is repairing and renovating abandoned properties everywhere, which is quite like expanding their territory.

To expand the territory of the Labor Assault Brigade.

The team members, especially the leaders, all knew that their families urgently needed a factory building for the food factory to use. When they went to coordinate with the neighborhood committees of various streets, they also paid special attention to such suitable factory buildings.

And then, they actually found such a house.

It's that dyeing factory on Langya Mountain Road!

After receiving the news, Qian Jin made a special trip to check out the factory during his lunch break.

Langya Mountain Road is located in the northern part of the city. It used to be a suburb, but after the founding of the People's Republic of China, as the coastal city gradually developed, that area was incorporated into the urban area.

There are many factories from the Republican era in this old suburban area, and the dyeing factory they wanted to see was one of them.

Since the late Qing Dynasty, Haibin City has been a nationally renowned cotton textile base, with a rich array of supporting industries.

Langya Mountain Road is relatively secluded, consisting of narrow alleys.

As Qian entered the alley, Song Tiezhu, who was there to greet him, hurriedly came out and said, "Mr. Qian, everything has been thoroughly investigated."

"Have you inquired about the situation at this dyeing factory?" Qian Jin asked.

Song Tiezhu nodded: "I found out that this dyeing factory was opened about sixty years ago. It was seized by the Japanese after they came, and they dyed uniforms for the Japanese soldiers."

"During the Liberation War, the factory was somewhat damaged by the fighting. After liberation, the Light Industry Committee wanted to repair it, but the effect was not good, and it was never put into use. It has been abandoned ever since."

Qian Jin felt a chill in his heart upon hearing this: "Huh? It's been vacant for thirty years?"

"No, it was repaired after liberation, but it wasn't used properly in the end, and it was left vacant for more than ten years," Song Tiezhu explained.

"However, our squadron's technicians have inspected it carefully. Its main structure is red bricks with a reinforced concrete frame. Although it is badly damaged, the skeleton is still intact."

"The key is that it comes with its own deep well. Last year, when the city suffered a severe drought, this well kept producing water. The Langyashan Road Neighborhood Committee relied on this well to supply the entire street with its domestic water."

"I've had the water quality checked beforehand. It's clear and has no odor, so I think it's probably fine, since many families on Langya Mountain Road drank it last year."

"And then, Mr. Qian, if you look south, that big chimney is the heating pipe of the Chengbei District Power Plant. There's also a substation nearby, so it's convenient to use electricity for heating..."

Qian Jin nodded.

He passed by the power plant on his way here and noticed this convenient feature.

The fact that the power plant's heating pipelines are nearby is especially important.

If they can use this factory building as a food processing plant, then they can utilize the heat from the power plant's thermal pipelines to carry out their work.

For example, using a boiler for heating.

With Song Tiezhu's introduction, the two arrived at the dyeing factory.

The factory is indeed dilapidated.

The building itself is quite tall, but the windows are broken and the walls are mottled, making it difficult to look at.

Upon entering the factory, one finds that part of the roof has collapsed, the weeds in the yard are waist-high, and several rusty dyeing machines are covered with rags in the corners. When the rags are opened, the midday sun shines on them, making them look like the skeletons of a giant beast.

Qian Jin sighed, "These kids in the neighborhood are hopeless. They didn't even bother to remove these sheet metal pieces and sell them for scrap metal?"

Song Tiezhu said instinctively, "These are all large items, how are they going to dismantle them? Where can they sell this kind of iron?"

Qian Jin thought about it and realized it made sense.

Before the reform and opening up, residents in the neighborhood had to obtain a certificate from the neighborhood committee if they sold scrap or waste products, even for a small amount.

Children can't take apart these broken machines, and even if they could, they wouldn't be able to sell them.

Qian Jin took a look around and found himself quite interested in the factory.

The main structure of the factory still exists, especially the deep well covered by stone slabs. Qian Jin lay on the wellhead and looked down, and could feel a cold air gushing up.

If he had known about this well last year, he would have treasured it.

The team members are searching for the treasure.

Wearing hard hats and carrying flashlights and crowbars, they carefully navigated through the factory ruins.

These factories really do hold some good stuff.

However, they are currently mainly assessing the extent of damage to buildings and their structural safety, and then using this to determine their potential for renovation and future use.

The bricklayer tapped on the remaining wall to assess the quality and load-bearing capacity of the bricks and stones.

The carpenter inspected the beams and pillars that were not completely rotten, estimating the amount of usable timber.

The plumbers and electricians then observed whether there were any remaining pipe lines that could be used.

"Great location!" Qian Jin walked around the factory area and made up his mind. "Deep wells mean that we can be self-sufficient in water for production, which will greatly save on water costs and the risk of unstable water supply."

"Being close to a thermal power plant means that winter heating and some process heat are guaranteed, and the power supply is also more stable."

"Excellent! This is practically tailor-made for our food factory!"

He immediately instructed Song Tiezhu: "Squadron Leader Song, you contact the local street office and relevant departments in the district right away. Our Labor Assault Team wants this factory."

"The rent is negotiable, but the lease term must be long."

At his command, Song Tiezhu immediately sprang into action—handing over the work to his chief secretary, Pang Gongbing.

Pang Gongbing was in charge of negotiating the lease of the brigade's factory buildings.

Qian Jin estimated that the negotiation process would not be too difficult.

After all, the Dog Labor Assault Team's efficient, pragmatic, and people-oriented image during the first phase of the old city renovation project has already won the hearts of the people. The neighborhood committees of various streets have a good impression of them and should be willing to help in many matters.

Furthermore, the labor assault teams will be needed in many places along the streets in the future, so we should at least maintain a good relationship with them.

Pang Gongbing led the negotiation work, with Song Tiezhu accompanying him – he had been dealing with the Langyashan Road Neighborhood Committee for a long time, and the two sides were already very familiar with each other.

After the contract was prepared, Pang Gongbing went to knock on the door of the director's office at Langyashan Road Neighborhood Committee.

The director of the Langyashan Road Neighborhood Committee is Xiao Yongfu. As soon as he entered, Pang Gongbing greeted him with a wave of his hand.
"Director Xiao, are you busy?"

"Oh my, Captain Song, Secretary Pang? What brings you two distinguished guests here? Please, please have a seat!" Xiao Yongfu quickly stood up to greet them, his face beaming with smiles.

The Labor Assault Team is now a star team in the city. The city newspapers praise them every few days, and even the provincial newspaper has published their praises. He dares not slack off.

But then Xiao Yongfu paused, thinking about their work: "Wait, is something wrong with the old dyeing factory?"

Mentioning this old factory makes him furious.

Because this factory has been abandoned for many years, its presence on their street is like a festering sore on a person's body—very uncomfortable and unpleasant.

Xiao Yongfu has to pass by that old factory building to get home, and many residents have to pass by the old factory building every day.

I don't know what others think, but Xiao Yongfu always unconsciously frowns whenever he passes by.

That place was considered unlucky by him.

The crooked, cracked red brick wall, the collapsed roof, the broken windows—it was like a dead, rotting beast.

Yes, those empty windows are like the rotten eye sockets of wild beasts!

Moreover, this dilapidated factory is not only unsightly, it also has an impact on residents' lives.

For example, the walls were already in very bad condition and could collapse at any time, while the roof was always teetering on the brink of collapse during typhoon season. Every year during the flood season, the neighborhood committee had to organize people to set up warning lines around the area, living in constant fear that something might happen.

The district has criticized the problem by name and demanded rectification every year, but due to a lack of funds and technical expertise, this long-standing problem has become like a hot potato, remaining untouched by the subdistrict office for more than a decade, only getting hotter the longer it is handled.

Xiao Yongfu was thrilled for a long time now that the city was finally going to renovate these old buildings.

He was almost the first person to submit the application for the renovation and reconstruction of this old dyeing factory to the city after the policy was announced.

Fortunately, the construction team has indeed sent people and teams to work, and he doesn't want any accidents to happen.

In response to his question, Song Tiezhu didn't stand on ceremony and directly took out a bag of contracts.

Pang Gongbing got straight to the point: "Director Xiao, it's like this, our General Manager Qian has his eye on this old dyeing factory on Langya Mountain Road and wants to rent it."

"Huh?" Xiao Yongfu thought he had misheard and subconsciously asked back, his eyes wide open.

He felt like he couldn't even hide from that spot, yet people were still actively crowding around it.

So he specifically asked, "Is it the dyeing factory you're building now?"

"Yes, it's the old site of the dyeing factory." Pang Gongbing nodded affirmatively, pointing to the contract on the table. "This is our preliminary renovation plan and letter of intent for leasing. Would you like to take a look?"

Xiao Yongfu picked up the file bag with suspicion and pulled out a thick stack of documents.

The first thing that catches the eye is a hand-drawn map of the current state of the factory area, which marks the angle of the wall tilt, the extent of the roof collapse, the location of the well, and other details that are astonishing.

What followed was a detailed renovation plan: structural reinforcement measures, water and electricity system reconstruction plan, functional zoning ideas...

It is rich in illustrations and text, and clearly organized.

Finally, there was a sincere letter of intent to lease.

Xiao Yongfu flipped through the pages, becoming happier with each page he read.

It seems the other side isn't just coming to fire blanks at him; they really do want to lease this dilapidated factory.

So he grabbed Pang Gongbing's hand and said, "Oh, Secretary Pang, people say that your Labor Assault Brigade is best at providing timely help, and that's absolutely true. You really are capable of providing timely help!"

He stood up, walked around the desk, and tightly grasped Song Tiezhu's hand, as if afraid the two of them would run away:
"To tell you the truth, you don't know what that place is like; it's a huge sore on the heart of our subdistrict office!"

"How many years has that dilapidated factory been sitting there? It's been reported every year, and it gets criticized every year!"

"The wall is crooked, the roof has collapsed. During the flood season and typhoon days, I can't sleep soundly, for fear that it will collapse and hit someone!"

"Now you're willing to take over and even transform it into a factory? This is a great thing that benefits the country and the people. Our neighborhood committee wholeheartedly supports it!"

Song Tiezhu was a little embarrassed by Xiao Yongfu's enthusiasm and smiled shyly: "Director Xiao, please don't get excited." "Actually, your old dyeing factory is a good place. The factory buildings are big enough, and the structural framework is still there. In particular, that deep well will be very useful for the food factory we want to start."

"A food factory?" Xiao Yongfu was taken aback, then became even more excited. "A food factory is good, a food factory is good!"

“You produce food, and this stuff is clean. It’s a hundred times better than those polluting and noisy factories. The residents of our neighborhood will definitely welcome it.”

It's even better that it's a food factory.

He let go of her hand, paced around the office a couple of times, and managed to suppress his joy and excitement.

"Okay, Captain Song, Secretary Pang, go back and tell General Manager Qian that the rent for this place is negotiable, just a token amount will do. As for the lease term, that can also be discussed, it's easy to discuss."

"Our neighborhood has only one requirement, and our greatest expectation—we must! We must! Make that place solid and safe!"

Pang Gongbing and Song Tiezhu exchanged a glance, equally pleased.

Was this job really that easy to get done?

Pang Gongbing asked, "Director Xiao, is there anything you'd like to add?"

Xiao Yongfu thought for a moment and said, "There is something I should add. It would be best if you could make that dilapidated factory look nicer for us, so that it will no longer be a major problem for our district, but become a bright spot!"

What he was thinking was, "I've been scolded by the district leaders too many times because of that lousy factory. Now that I have the opportunity, I should at least change the circumstances and be praised once."

Song Tiezhu readily agreed to his request.

Actually, he felt that it would not be easy to do this, because the factory was indeed severely damaged and dilapidated, and it would be very difficult to clean it up.

Seeing how readily they agreed, Xiao Yongfu began to realize what was going on.

I was too excited just now!

Finally, someone took over the rotten potato, and he acted impulsively!

In fact, this is a good thing for Langya Mountain Road; it's a rare opportunity to reap benefits!
Thinking this through, he added in a somewhat consultative tone, "Secretary General Pang, Captain Song, you see, the location of this part of Langya Mountain Road is a bit out of the way, which makes life inconvenient for us residents."

"So what I mean is, if you're going to open a factory, could you... could you also open a restaurant somewhere? Even just a small eatery? To provide some services for us residents."

Xiao Yongfu was an older comrade and not very good at negotiation, so he regretted it somewhat after he finished speaking.

He was afraid that if he asked for too much money, he would anger the other party and they would not rent the dilapidated factory.

So he quickly explained, "Look, your Labor Assault Brigade has opened quite a few restaurants, including canteens and hot pot restaurants. They're very famous now."

"So I was thinking, isn't that right? Hehe, let's get one installed on our street too, just to make things convenient, okay?"

"If you can agree to this, we can lower the rent a bit more and extend the lease term!"

Finally, he said, "I'm begging you, old man..."

These words put the two of them in a difficult position.

Pang Gongbing and Song Tiezhu exchanged another glance, completely helpless.

When Qian Jin entrusted the negotiation work to the two of them, he said that he could make appropriate concessions on the price and lease period, but he did not say whether they could open a restaurant there.

The two of them couldn't make a decision on this matter, so they had to call Qian Jin.

Qian Jin happened to be free at the time, so he took the bus over, opened the door, and got straight to the point: "Director Xiao, you want our brigade to open a restaurant here? That sounds like a good idea!"

"Oh, Mr. Qian, it's such a pleasure to have you come in person! Please have a seat!" Xiao Yongfu was even more enthusiastic when he saw Qian Jin and quickly offered him a seat.

"I was just saying it casually with Captain Song and the others. I didn't expect it to bother you. Oh, but it would be great if you could open a restaurant on Langya Mountain Road."

Qian Jin sat down, revealing an interested expression: "Director Xiao, we haven't planned to open a restaurant yet, but don't worry, we're renting that place to open a food factory."

"Yes, a food factory, I know that, but you don't run restaurants..." Xiao Yongfu's excitement instantly faded by half, and he looked somewhat disappointed.

Qian Jin smiled slightly and explained, "But this food factory specializes in producing pastries such as biscuits, peach crisps, cakes, and bread."

"Moreover, we will not only open a factory, but also open our own branded pastry shop. The name has already been chosen: 'People's Sweet Shop'."

"A pastry shop?" Xiao Yongfu blinked.

“That’s right.” Qian Jin described the blueprint. “Just imagine, when the fragrant pastries come out of the factory and are delivered directly to the shops to sell, the aroma will be so strong that it could waft half a street away, wouldn’t you say?”

"Not at all, not at all," Xiao Yongfu said hastily.

Qian Jin said, "With such a fragrant shop on Langya Mountain Road, how can we not have customers? Workers can buy some snacks for their children on their way home from work, and some gifts when visiting relatives and friends. Isn't this more effective in boosting our area than opening an ordinary restaurant? This is truly 'icing on the cake'!"

As Xiao Yongfu listened to Qian Jin's description, his eyes grew brighter and brighter, as if he could already smell the tempting aroma of the pastries and see the bustling crowd in front of the shop.

He slapped his thigh and became excited again: "Hey, Mr. Qian, your idea is even better!"

"You want to open a pastry shop here? Great! This is a wonderful product that smells amazing, it's sure to attract customers. It's even more practical than opening a restaurant!"

Qian Jin said, "Yes, it's more practical than opening a restaurant. There are restaurants everywhere. Besides, if you think there's a need for a restaurant on Langya Mountain Road in a couple of years, just let me know, and I'll immediately come and help open a branch!"

Running a restaurant these days is definitely stressful.

There isn't enough talent!
The chefs' assistants, waiters, and cashiers all need to be trained; relying on the people's canteen to train them is too slow.

In fact, Qian Jin really wanted to open a restaurant on Langya Mountain Road. There were also factories there, and his family would open a food factory in the future, so opening a restaurant would definitely bring in business.

So in the end, Qian Jin made a promise to Xiao Yongfu, telling him to find a good place to open a restaurant, and then to come and open a big restaurant in one year at the earliest and two years at the latest.

Xiao Yongfu was delighted and clapped his hands, saying, "Okay, it's settled then. The food factory is good, and the pastry shop is even better. Let's open those first, and then open the restaurant later."

"As for the rent and lease term, that's easy to discuss. I'll go and report to the district right away and fully support your work!"

True to his word, Xiao Yongfu immediately took the labor assault team's renovation plan and leasing intention letter and rushed to the district government to report.

In the district leader's office, he spoke passionately about the hidden dangers of the old dyeing factory site, and then vividly described the blueprint for the labor shock brigade to take over the renovation and open a food factory and pastry shop.

He also repeated what Qian Jin had said during their meeting, such as revitalizing idle assets, creating jobs, enriching the market, and improving the area's atmosphere, until the district leaders grew impatient.
"Alright, alright, Comrade Xiao, I understand what you mean. Please sit down. Everything is explained clearly here—this Director Qian truly lives up to his reputation as the head of the Approval Committee. People who deal with contracts every day are different. This proposal report is really well written."

The district leaders carefully reviewed the plan, nodding frequently.

Finally, he put down the documents and said approvingly, "The Labor Assault Team's idea is excellent. It revitalizes idle assets, turns waste into treasure, and transforms that abandoned dyeing factory into a food factory. It's a win-win situation!"

"Just like you said, it not only solved the long-standing problems of the neighborhood, developed the collective economy, created jobs, but also enriched market supply and provided the people with more high-quality and affordable food..."

"Yes, this is in line with the current policy spirit of 'revitalizing the economy,' it's a great thing!"

He picked up a pen and signed his name on the document in a flourish: "Agreed! Strongly support!"

"Director Xiao, please go back and tell Comrade Qian Jin that the district will fully support their project."

"Have the relevant departments handle the procedures on a case-by-case basis; I'll give you the green light. We need to get this food factory up and running as soon as possible, making it a model for 'revitalizing the economy' in our district!"

Holding the signed approval document, Xiao Yongfu walked out of the district leader's office with such light steps that it seemed he could fly.

He looked up at the sky; the September sun was shining brightly, warmly bathing him.

At that moment, he seemed to see the dilapidated old dyeing factory on Langya Mountain Road being transformed by the skillful hands of the Labor Assault Team, shedding its scars and radiating new life, becoming a factory of hope filled with sweet fragrance.

And he himself can finally unload the huge weight that has been pressing on his heart for more than ten years. In the future, when typhoons and rainstorms come, he can finally get a good night's sleep.

And so, in an atmosphere of mutual satisfaction, a long-term lease agreement was quickly signed.

The Labor Assault Brigade obtained the long-term right to use the former site of the Langya Mountain Road Dyeing Factory at a very low, symbolic rent.

Thus, this ruin, which had been silent for more than a decade, officially ushered in an opportunity for rebirth.

Qian Jin personally took charge, mobilizing the most elite forces of the construction team to form a "Food Factory Renovation Task Force," with the most experienced Zhang Zhenhua serving as the technical consultant and Captain Chen Jingdi directing the work on-site. They took the renovation of the factory very seriously.

Renovation projects are far more complex than new construction, but require less material.

The most pressing need right now is for materials, so there's no way around the complex and troublesome work; the construction team can only rely on their hard work and perseverance to get things done.

Qian Jin discovered this during his initial inspection that day; it would be very difficult to utilize this factory building.

To repair the factory, the first step is to thoroughly dredge and disinfect it.

Over the past decade or so, the factory area has accumulated mountains of garbage and filth, overgrown with weeds, and even in autumn, new grasses sprout up.

This is easy to handle.

Paraquat is already available for sale in China.

This thing is really effective at dealing with weeds. The team members wore masks and gloves, operated the sprayer and went around the factory area a few times, and the weeds all over the factory area turned into withered grass.

They then wielded shovels and pushed wheelbarrows to haul away loads of garbage.

Since it's our own factory, we'll definitely handle things more carefully.

Especially since this factory was prepared for a food processing plant, hygiene was paramount. Therefore, Qian Jin arranged for a disinfection team to come in and thoroughly disinfect the factory area, especially the areas with residual dye, which underwent special treatment to ensure that no harmful substances remained.

After cleaning up the sanitation issues, the factory area must first undergo structural reinforcement and repair.

Otherwise, if the wall is not secure, and the team members go up to the roof to carry out repairs, the wall will collapse, resulting in serious casualties.

Chief Engineer Zhang Zhenhua stepped forward, and he, along with two structural engineers, carefully inspected every beam, column, and wall.

For brick walls that are partially cracked or loose, experts have proposed a reinforcement solution consisting of "chiseling and repair + steel mesh + high-grade cement mortar".

For rusted steel beams, rust removal and anti-corrosion treatment are carried out, and reinforcing steel plates are welded at key nodes.

For collapsed roofs, it is necessary to remove the rotten wooden purlins and tiles, and then re-lay light steel keel and new asbestos tiles.

These tasks are routine for the construction team, who are very experienced in ensuring the safety and stability of factory building structures.

Furthermore, the factory's floors and walls also need to be properly treated.

The original cement ground was already uneven and heavily infiltrated by dye. After being exposed to rain and snow, as well as wind and sun, the dye changed color on the ground and looked very unsightly.

However, this was a piece of cake for the construction team.

They removed all the old ground and poured a new 10-centimeter-thick layer of C20 fine aggregate concrete. After carefully smoothing and finishing the surface, the factory area became flat and beautiful, and it also blocked off the path for future weed growth.

The original plaster layer on the wall was removed, and a new layer of cement mortar was applied to level the surface.

Qian Jin purchased a large quantity of high-cleanliness ceramic tiles from the mall. These new ceramic tiles look almost identical to ordinary ceramic tiles, except that they are white.

However, the difference becomes apparent when exposed to sunlight. Modern tiles appear glaringly white, while high-cleanliness tiles, under sunlight, resemble flowing water on their surface, creating a gentle ripple effect as the angle of sunlight changes.

These tiles are not only stain-resistant, but also reduce the adhesion and growth of bacteria and viruses.

While the factory was undergoing a vigorous renovation, Qian Jin did not forget the fundamental task of talent cultivation.

He had previously instructed the women's team to recruit and screen young women suitable for making pastries and pasta products and to prepare them for training as food workers. This news spread like wildfire within the Labor Assault Team and the surrounding streets.

However, the food factory needed a lot of female workers, and considering that qualified female team members might not be able to fill the gap, Qian Jin decided to select people from unemployed female educated youth.

By 1981, the individual business economy had begun to flourish.

Soon, notices for recruiting talent, handwritten in black ink on red paper, were posted on the bulletin boards of various neighborhood committees:

"The preparatory group for the food factory of the Haibin City Labor Assault Team is recruiting pastry chef trainees!"
Requirements: Passionate about food preparation, skillful, hardworking; aged 18-35, in good health, with no bad habits; those with basic cooking and pastry skills are preferred.

Once hired, professional training will be provided, and those who excel will become technical backbones or managers in the food factory.

Registration Location: Preparatory Office of the Food Factory, Headquarters of the Labor Assault Team, No. 037 Kunlunshan Road

This news caused a huge reaction among the female educated youth.

With so many educated youth returning to the city, job opportunities have become scarce. A job with technical skills and promising prospects like this is definitely very attractive.

More importantly, this is a project of the Labor Assault Team!
This is the magical place that turns "vagrants" into "city beauticians" and "fighting kings" into "technical backbones"!

Soon, all the female educated youth in the city were mobilized, spreading the word and discussing the novel recruitment notice.

At the same time, the new training program for construction workers was scaled down, with five classrooms becoming empty and displaying new signs:
Food processing class.

(End of this chapter)