A whirlwind marriage with a high-ranking official: Lights out, don't force me to take the initi

Director Zhang walked out of the division headquarters building and onto the bicycle to the garment factory. He glanced around inside but didn't see Ye Wenxi or Zhang Yunxia.

"Where are these two?" she asked Sun Xiaolan.

"I've gone to the door to meet the interviewees." Sun Xiaolan stopped operating her sewing machine, looked up at Director Zhang, and asked, "What's up? Is there something I can tell you?"

"Here's what you're doing," Director Zhang leaned closer, "tell Yunxia for me to come to my house after get off work. She'll know what it's about."

"Okay, I understand."

"Thanks, Xiaolan." Director Zhang waved his hand and turned to leave.

At 1:30 pm, the sun shone down, and a layer of heat shimmered on the dirt road.

Ye Wenxi and Zhang Yunxia stood at the entrance of the military compound. Even under the shade of the trees, their faces were still flushed from the heat.

Ye Wenxi held a newspaper folded into a square in her hand and kept fanning herself.

Zhang Yunxia squinted and pointed into the distance: "They're here! Look at that car!"

A large bus, an old Jiefang brand, drove by in the distance. Its green paint was mottled, and in some places, the rusty red metal underneath was exposed.

A five-pointed star was embedded in the center of the front of the vehicle, and a layer of dust covered the glass. As the wheels rolled over the dirt road, they kicked up a cloud of yellow dust, like an earthen dragon following behind.

"This is it!" Zhang Yunxia jogged up to greet it.

The bus screeched to a halt, the doors slammed open, and four people got off.

Three women and one man stood in the dust, looking around. Some carried cloth bags, some carried net bags, and their faces showed the fatigue of a long journey.

Zhang Yunxia stepped forward: "Hello, are comrades Liu Degui and Feng Guizhi here?"

A woman in her forties steadied herself and stepped forward: "Hello, I am Feng Guizhi."

A man standing nearby, around fifty years old, also stepped forward: "I am Liu Degui."

Zhang Yunxia then asked for the names of the other two people, and after confirming that they were correct, she introduced herself with a smile: "We are from Wenxi Garment Company. My name is Zhang Yunxia, ​​and this is Ye Wenxi."

Upon hearing the name "Ye Wenxi," all four people turned their gazes to the young woman beside them.

Feng Guizhi was taken aback: "Oh my, you're Boss Ye? You're so young?"

"Just call me Wenxi." Ye Wenxi smiled and waved her hand. "Alright, everyone, follow me."

The two of them led four people toward the clothing store.

On the way, Zhang Yunxia gave a brief introduction: "You are all experienced workers from large factories, you have all trained people, and you know how to teach. Today we are interviewing for the same position, sewing instructor."

Upon hearing this, the four people looked at each other in bewilderment.

Feng Guizhi and Liu Degui exchanged a glance, and the other two also pursed their lips.

Wow, they're all competitors after all.

Feng Guizhi quickened her pace, caught up with Zhang Yunxia, ​​and asked in a low voice, "Comrade Zhang, how many positions are we hiring for this?"

"one."

Feng Guizhi sighed, then quickly regained her composure: "Oh, okay."

Upon arriving at the clothing company, Ye Wenxi led the four people into a small conference room.

Four glasses of cold water were placed on the table, and she briefly explained the interview process to the group.

The two talked in two different places: one in a small conference room with Ye Wenxi, and the other in an open meeting area with Zhang Yunxia. Each person talked for half an hour, and then Ye Wenxi and Zhang Yunxia would cross over and ask each other a round of questions.

During the interview, Ye Wenxi mainly asked about teaching ability and overall qualities, while Zhang Yunxia mainly talked about her sewing professional experience.

During the waiting period, two empty sewing machines were made available for them to conduct some random practical assessments.

.......

The interview ended two hours later.

Ye Wenxi asked the four people to wait in the small conference room, while she and Zhang Yunxia came out and stood in the open space of the warehouse to exchange opinions.

"I think Liu Degui and Feng Guizhi are both quite capable. What do you think?" Zhang Yunxia asked.

Ye Wenxi nodded: "I also think highly of these two. From what I understand, they both came from the same factory and seem to be former colleagues."

"I found out too," Zhang Yunxia said in a low voice. "They used to work at Dafu Garment Factory in Acheng City. Feng Guizhi was the head of the cutting workshop, and Liu Degui was the head of the sewing workshop. Later, the large factory merged, and they lost their management positions."

"Yes, their original factory merged with Chiayi Garment Factory No. 1, but they weren't merged in," Ye Wenxi said. "Do you know why they weren't merged in?"

"That's how it is. When workshop foremen from small factories like the two of them go to big factories, they either get demoted to ordinary workers or they get severance pay and leave," Zhang Yunxia said, taking a sip of water.

"The two were dissatisfied, feeling that they deserved to be the head of the department based on their seniority; secondly, they heard that in large factories, you had to 'pull strings' to get a good position, and they didn't have that kind of connection."

"The two of them didn't believe in that superstition and were really stubborn, but in the end, they weren't hired. The old factory gave them some severance pay, and now they're doing odd jobs," Zhang Yunxia said.

After listening, Ye Wenxi shook his head with a sigh: "What a waste."

"Right?" Zhang Yunxia crossed her arms. "I think if both of them could come, they could help Teacher Li a lot. Teacher Li is currently leading people and doing the work, and it's a bit tiring for her at her age. It would be good if one of them could focus on teaching and the other could tutor the technicians in their daily work."

"There's only one lecturer position..." Ye Wenxi frowned, pondering who would be suitable. "Who do you think would be the right lecturer?"

"Hmm..." Zhang Yunxia thought for a moment, "Let Liu Degui be the lecturer. I just watched his practical demonstration, and it was quite good; he hasn't missed anything. Coupled with his management experience over the years, he should be able to handle it."

"Liu Degui...okay!" Ye Wenxi nodded.

She thought for a moment and continued:

"Feng Guizhi will stay in the sewing area as the group leader of the second group or a senior sewing technician, so she can help Xiaolan and Teacher Li keep an eye on quality and train new people."

Zhang Yunxia glanced at the conference room: "What about the other two?"

"Let them go back, but leave them their contact information so we can contact them again if there are any openings later."

"it is good."

Zhang Yunxia led the other two out and saw them off outside the military region. Ye Wenxi, Liu Degui, and Feng Guizhi remained in the small conference room.

Ye Wenxi pulled up a chair and sat down, looking at the two people opposite her: "First of all, congratulations on passing the interview. However, the situation has changed a bit."

Liu Degui and Feng Guizhi exchanged a glance.

"Here's the thing, I'd like to ask about your career needs, or rather, your job requirements. If we were to offer you two positions to choose from, we could see if you have any preferences."

Feng Guizhi hesitated before asking, "So that means... we can both stay, but we'll be doing different jobs?"

"Yes, that's what I mean," Ye Wenxi said. "There are several positions available now. Our preference is that Comrade Liu Degui become a training instructor, and Comrade Feng Guizhi can become a senior sewing technician in our sewing area."

"Once you are familiar with the processes and business, you can try to take on some management positions. There are some differences between technicians and team leaders in management work."

Ye Wenxi paused for a moment, then explained the salary situation: "Senior sewing technicians and team leaders are paid on a piece-rate basis plus a management fee, settled monthly. Instructors have a fixed salary of fifty-six yuan a month, but all their time is spent teaching, and they don't have any production tasks."

Upon hearing this, Liu Degui and Feng Guizhi's faces lit up with joy. The two exchanged glances and nodded excitedly.

Seeing their reactions and the unspoken understanding in their eyes, Ye Wenxi suddenly asked, "You two... have a good relationship?"

"Hmm!" Just in case, Liu Degui interjected, "Is what you just said true? Does that mean we can start working here right now? I heard you provide room and board?"

Ye Wenxi nodded: "If the background check passes and the qualifications are confirmed, then we can arrange accommodation and start working."

Liu Degui and Feng Guizhi suddenly clasped their hands together, shaking them excitedly: "Great! Great! We've finally made it through!"

Ye Wenxi stared in disbelief at the two hands clasped together.

Liu Degui quickly let go, scratching his head sheepishly: "Oh dear... Comrade Ye, to be honest, we're a couple."

"What?!" Ye Wenxi's eyes widened.