Reborn as a capitalist's young master in the 1970s, he starts his life by being blocked at the

After closing the door and returning to his bedroom, Chen Jianming lay on the bed, closed his eyes, and pondered silently.

This incident really served as a wake-up call for him.

Since returning to the city, he has been living lavishly, indulging in large meals every day. This is too high-profile and that's why he's attracted attention.

Jobs are hard to find these days, and even if he doesn't mess with anyone, some people in the compound are still envious.

If he were to actually help Zhang Lu and Liu the carpenter today, everyone in the compound would follow suit and try to get something out of him.

"No matter what, I have to find a job first, so that I can have a reputation when I take back the processing plant."

He touched his work ID in his pocket.

There are quite a few factories in the capital, the most famous of which are the eight major factories in western Beijing, each of which offers good benefits.

During dinner that day, he heard Aunt Xu say that there were quite a few people working in the eight major factories in western Beijing, both around the compound. It was tiring, but the wages were not low.

However, he had no intention of becoming a factory worker.

In those days, workers had a pretty high social status, with secure jobs, but the work was too tiring, and he wasn't interested.

After thinking for a moment, he suddenly opened his eyes: "That's right! I don't necessarily have to become a purchasing agent at the supply and marketing cooperative. I can totally become a purchasing agent at one of the eight major factories in western Beijing! Although those factories have complete facilities and are perfect in all aspects, they have huge gaps in purchasing!"

The eight major factories in western Beijing were all state-owned enterprises, and their wages and benefits were quite good.

Now that the factory leaders and workers have money, wouldn't they want to eat better? Maybe their tastes will become more discerning, and they might want to try some wild game or something?

This is the capital city; wild game isn't so easy to find here.

Even the factory's regular purchasing staff don't have the ability to go to the mountains and get wild game.

But this was no problem for him at all!

Given enough space, he could become the factory's top purchasing agent anytime he wanted!

By then, his position in the factory will only rise, not fall.

"Then it's decided. We'll go check out the eight major factories in western Beijing tomorrow."

He carefully put away his work ID and slowly drifted off to sleep...

The next morning, after getting up and quickly washing up, he took out his work ID and filled in "purchasing agent" in the job title column.

Just as I was about to leave, I saw Liu the carpenter come back with his head drooping.

Is this guy still not giving up?

He narrowed his eyes slightly: "Brother Liu, what are you doing here again? I can't help you with your work!"

Upon hearing this, Liu the carpenter looked extremely embarrassed and quickly waved his hands, explaining, "It wasn't about work. I drank too much yesterday, brother, don't take it to heart. Your sister-in-law gave me a good scolding when she got home yesterday!"

Chen Jianming said calmly, "It's nothing. We're all men, it's understandable. I didn't take it to heart."

"That's good, that's good. I'm really sorry, but when I get back tonight, Brother Liu will treat you to drinks."

Carpenter Liu finally breathed a sigh of relief. He had heard that this young man had connections and influence, so he dared not offend him.

"Let's talk about drinking later. I have something to do, so I'll be going now."

Chen Jianming nodded, ignored the other person, and left the courtyard without looking back.

Seeing his attitude, Liu the carpenter secretly wiped away a bead of sweat, feeling even more that he had a powerful background.

Early in the morning, the workers rushed to work, and the alley was bustling with people.

A man from the neighboring yard, riding a large bicycle, noticed him and greeted him, "Hey Chen, where are you going?"

Chen Jianming replied with a smile, "I'll go check out the eight major factories in western Beijing. I haven't found a job since I came back to the city, so I'll try my luck!"

Many people around the compound work in the eight major factories in western Beijing, so the route was quite convenient.

When he said he was going to look for work in the eight major factories in western Beijing, many people on the street turned around to look at him.

Aunt Xu's daughter-in-law, Lin Ling, was also among them, riding a bicycle, her eyes filled with disdain: "Heh, quite the big talker. The eight major factories in western Beijing are all for legitimate workers; not just anyone can get in!"

Chen Jianming glanced at her; this woman seemed to have quite a problem with him.

However, he was too lazy to pay attention to the other party and simply ignored them.

Seeing that he ignored her, Lin Ling snorted and rode away on a bicycle.

"Xiao Chen, don't pay any attention to her. She's notoriously difficult to get along with around here, and she's got something wrong with her head."

The man who had spoken earlier seemed quite familiar with them, saying, "Aunt Xu and Brother Guoqiang are both nice people. I don't know how they ended up with such a daughter-in-law!"

"It's nothing! Brother, what's your name?"

The man replied, "My surname is also Lin, you can just call me Brother Lin. The eight major factories in western Beijing do offer good benefits, but the quotas are probably all full, it's not easy to get in, many people are desperate to get in."

"Xiao Chen, what kind of job are you planning to look for?"

Purchasing agent.

Chen Jianming said frankly, "There's nothing to hide."

Brother Lin gave a thumbs up: "Wow! Young people are ambitious. Purchasing staff are definitely the most sought-after in the factory. Speaking of purchasing staff, Shougang Steel Plant has the best pay among the eight major factories, and the work is usually easy. You can go and check it out. Xiao Chen, I'm going to work there too, can I give you a ride?"

"Thanks, Brother Lin. I have something to do, I'll go over later."

Chen Jianming smiled and waved his hand, saying that there were quite a few kind neighbors in this alley, not everyone was like Lin Ling.

"Okay, I'll be going now!"

Brother Lin rode his old-fashioned bicycle out of the alley.

After leaving the alley, Chen Jianming hailed a tricycle and first went to buy a Zhongshan suit before heading to the Shougang steel plant that Brother Lin had mentioned.

Last time I went to the museum pretending to be a returned overseas Chinese, I did buy some high-end suits.

However, he was going to work, and those clothes were too flashy and a bit inappropriate.

An hour later, the tricycle stopped at the entrance of the steel plant.

The steel plant was indeed very impressive, covering a vast area, with people coming and going in front of the gate, all of them workers coming to work.

He got out of the car, paid the fare, and went straight to the gate.

"Stop right there! Are you a worker in this factory? This isn't a place where just anyone can come in!"

A security guard blocked his way, frowned, and looked him up and down, while holding a baton in his hand.

"I'm here to report to the factory. This is my work ID." Chen Jianming took out his work ID and handed it over.

The gatekeeper took the document, glanced at it, and immediately changed his attitude, smiling broadly as he stepped aside: "Please come in, please come in. Turn left after entering the factory, go through the steelmaking workshop, and keep walking straight ahead. That's the personnel department. You can report there. Do you need me to accompany you in?"

"No need, I can go in myself!"

Chen Jianming was a little stunned; the gatekeeper's attitude had changed quite a bit.

Is this work permit really that useful?

"Okay, okay, here's your work ID!"

The gatekeeper watched him walk into the steel mill, secretly relieved: "That big red seal is intimidating; he must have connections. Luckily, I didn't go too far!"

Following the directions given by the gatekeeper, Chen Jianming entered the factory, turned left, and walked further in.

As we passed the steelmaking workshop, the deafening roar of the machines filled our ears, and the ground trembled slightly.

Many workers, wearing earplugs, were constantly busy, having to shout to speak.

Just as I reached the personnel department entrance, I heard an impatient voice from inside: "The purchasing positions are already full. We don't know if they'll try to squeeze more people into the factory. From now on, we won't accept any unqualified personnel!"