Age: Passionate youth, starting from graduation assignment

Chapter 273

"Oh, that's fine."

Lan Qimei let out a sigh of relief.

Like her, Xu Jichang felt like a stone had fallen from his heart after visiting Li Wanru and the others today.

If they are not living well, they have to help themselves.

The current situation really saves Xu Jichang a lot of effort.

……

Soon, the New Year is here.

Compared with when they were in the county town before, Xu Jichang's New Year's Eve lineup had fewer people, mainly because Shen Danrui and Zhu Wei had moved out.

The people celebrating the New Year together this year include Du Xiaojing, Lan Qimei, Yu Yingzi, Gu Zhijun, and Xiao Kapok.

"Dad, I want to eat that."

On New Year's Eve, little Kapok sat in Xu Jichang's arms, pointed to the cooked blue crabs on the table, and said to his father.

"Be good, mommy will peel it for you to eat."

Gu Zhijun broke off a leg from the blue crab, peeled the shell and removed the meat, and fed her daughter.

Du Xiaojing was eating razor clams: "It smells so good. I have never eaten seafood that tastes so good."

"Of course."

While Xu Jichang and Gu Zhijun were peeling crab meat for Kapok, he said to Du Xiaojing, "I bought it directly from the fishing village. How can it be delicious?"

Top-quality seafood does not require any seasoning when cooking, and it has a sweet taste when cooked.

At this moment, the entire living room is filled with fresh fragrance.

After the meal, the group stayed in the house and spent the New Year's Eve together.

At about twelve o'clock in the middle of the night, Du Xiaojing was so sleepy that he leaned on Xu Jichang's shoulder and said: "There are rumors outside that the college entrance examination will be resumed."

"Have you heard?"

Xu Jichang hugged Du Xiaojing's shoulders tightly: "There is such a saying."

"If you really recover, you will sign up, right?"

"Um……"

Du Xiaojing made an inaudible sound of agreement.

Xu Jichang turned his head and saw that she had fallen asleep.

Early the next morning, Xu Jichang took Du Xiaojing to her parents' house to pay New Year's greetings.

Compared with when he was at the farm before, Mr. Du was in better spirits now and looked more majestic.

When meeting Xu Jichang, Mr. Du seemed very concerned and asked him about his future plans.

"I'm preparing to get into college, but I still have to work in the meantime."

Xu Jichang thought carefully for a while and gave his answer, "The company's current development momentum is very good, and I don't want to leave just like that."

"Oh. I also heard that the college entrance examination is going to be resumed."

When Mr. Du heard Xu Jichang's plan, a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth, "I think your idea is good, and you can do both work and study."

"But does your unit agree? Do you need me to say hello to them?"

"My current unit is collectively owned, and the regulations are more flexible than the original state-owned unit."

"As long as I give Uncle Gao a report, it shouldn't be a big problem."

"Oh. Xiao Gao is still watching at Dongfang Fertilizer Factory, that's good."

Mr. Du patted the armrest of the chair a few times, nodded slightly and said, "What about you, Xiaojing, do you also want to get into college?"

Du Xiaojing nodded quickly: "Yes. I also want to get a college diploma."

Mr. Du smiled when he saw this: "Then you have to work harder. Your academic performance is only average."

Du Xiaojing was unhappy and glanced at Mr. Du depressedly: "Dad...you are talking about me like that in front of others."

Mr. Du and Xu Jichang were both amused by her aggrieved look.

"Okay, let's not mention this on New Year's Day this year. I wish you success in your studies and achieve your ideal goals."

Mr. Du said with a smile, "Go and eat quickly."

While talking, the Du family's waiters had already prepared the meals and served them.

There are eight meat and eight vegetarian dishes in total. They are all home-cooked dishes, but they taste much better than those outside.

Xu Jichang felt that this was not caused by the cooking method, but by the quality of the ingredients themselves, which led to a higher taste.

After dinner, Xu Jichang played two games of chess with Mr. Du, and finally left with Du Xiaojing.

……

Du Xiaojing's college entrance examination is not just talk.

As soon as the New Year ended, she devoted herself to preparing for the exam. In addition to eating and sleeping at home every day, she read books and did questions.

From time to time, she would find Xu Jichang for advice.

In the process of Xu Jichang giving answers to Du Xiaojing, it is not difficult to see that her level has been improving.

Do you think she should have a chance of passing the exam?

Xu Jichang thought to himself.

The rumors outside about resuming the college entrance examination have become more and more intense, and Shen Qingrui has also increased the intensity of review and preparation for the examination.

However, Shen Qingrui did not have the same conditions as Du Xiaojing. Not to mention the exercise books, even the textbooks could not be found.

When she told Xu Jichang about this difficulty, Xu Jichang said nothing and said that it was her fault.

Among the customers of Pioneer Distribution Company was a bookstore, and Xu Jichang had supplied them with non-staple food.

The day after agreeing to Shen Qingrui, Xu Jichang immediately called them.

"Hello, I'm Xu Jichang from Pioneer Distribution Company. I want to ask you something."

"Hey, hello, Manager Xu, please tell me."

"That's it. Do you have any old textbooks or exercise books over there? I need them here."

"I have the impression that there is. I will ask someone to look through the warehouse later and I will give you an answer later, okay?"

"Thank you."

Xu Jichang hung up the phone, feeling that the problem was almost solved.

Not long after, the phone rang again, and the other party replied that they had found the textbooks and exercise sets Xu Jichang requested, and would you like to ask when they can be delivered to you.

Xu Jichang said that it would be fine now.

As a result, the other party directly sent an employee to transport a whole tricycle of books over.

Xu Jichang didn't expect that the other party would give so much, but then he thought about it.

The bookstore is a disadvantaged unit and it is not easy to get some supplies.

With a channel like theirs, they have to coax them.

After getting off work in the evening, Xu Jichang picked out a set of textbooks and exercises from two large bags of books and handed them to Shen Qingrui the next day.

Shen Qingrui didn't expect Xu Jichang to move so quickly and collect so completely. When he finished counting, he was a little surprised.

She held these teaching materials tightly like treasures: "Where did you buy them? I have never seen these on the street?"

"Ask the bookstore for it. If you need anything later, tell me and I'll go to them."

At the gate of the Dongfang Fertilizer Factory's primary school for children of government agencies, Xu Jichang said to Shen Qingrui, "Are you not busy with work now?"

"Work is not bad. The school now has many teachers preparing for exams, and the principal understands us."

"Oh, I hope you pass the exam."

"Most definitely!"

Shen Qingrui said confidently.

…Spring is here, and it’s another round of planting and growing season for crops.

Xu Jichang's Pioneer Distribution Company has entered its busiest period.

Fertilizer distribution is their job, and Dongfang Fertilizer Factory has now given him the planned fertilizer quota sales.

In order to protect this business, Xu Jichang ordered the suspension of all other business operations to ensure the smooth completion of the fertilizer supply work.

The sales of chemical fertilizer quotas in the plan mainly involve contacting local bureaus in charge of agriculture and agricultural input companies.

The sales price is set, and the main thing is the transportation schedule of the goods.

The factory's transportation capacity is limited and it is impossible to deliver all the fertilizers at the first time, which creates a priority.

Many local agricultural supplies companies and leaders of agricultural departments tried their best to communicate with Xu Jichang on the phone, hoping to put their own fertilizers at the front.

"Manager, can we do this?"

Chen Xiaoen witnessed the communication process and made suggestions to Xu Jichang, "Whoever buys the fertilizers that our family sells flexibly, we will put his family's transportation first."

As soon as she said this, Tong Qingqing, who came with her, and Fang Runsu in the office all turned their attention to Xu Jichang, waiting for him to make a decision.

Chen Xiaoen's method sounds good, but it is a bit risky.

Xu Jichang thought about it and finally waved his hand: "No, this will cause discussion."

"Our factory's flexible sales targets account for a relatively high proportion among fertilizer companies, and we are already at the forefront."

"It's better not to take such an action that is likely to cause criticism."

"Of course, Xiaoen, it's very commendable that you can proactively think and put forward your own ideas."

Chen Xiaoen blushed hard and felt ashamed of his lack of consideration.

Xu Jichang did not forget to help Chen Xiaoen out: "Help me go downstairs to get some information."

"It's a report on our factory's freight capacity."

"It's the manager."

Chen Xiaoen quickly turned around and ran away.

"Runsu, I'll leave the scheduling to you. It's mainly based on the agricultural seasons in various places, and the only principle is to not miss the farming season."

After Chen Xiaoen left, Xu Jichang confessed, "Leave it to me before getting off work in the afternoon the day after tomorrow."

"okay."

Fang Runsu agreed immediately.

After finishing the work, Xu Jichang thought about it for a while, and finally got up and went to Dongfang Fertilizer Factory to meet Director Gao.

During the peak season for fertilizer sales, he felt that some jobs were better negotiated in person.

"Leader, I am scheduling the supply of fertilizers to various agricultural input companies."

In the Dongfang Fertilizer Factory, Xu Jichang walked with Director Gao in the sunshine and said to him, "This work should be completed within five days."

Originally, he went to Factory Director Gao's office to find him.

After the meeting, Director Gao said it was sunny today and he might as well take a walk and chat in the factory area, so the two parties walked out.

"Well, the efficiency is quite high. This work used to take seven days to complete."

Factory Director Gao showed an affirmative look and said, "It seems that it is right to entrust all the distribution work to you."

"Thank you, Uncle Gao, for recognizing me so much. I think we can send someone to the old factory to temporarily supervise the production and transportation of goods?"

Xu Jichang stopped and looked at Director Gao meaningfully.

Director Gao's face showed no trace of emotion: "Oh? Are you worried about them?"

Xu Jichang thought about it for a while, and finally said slowly: "That's not the case. I just feel that the prestige of the left-behind department cannot be compared with that of the factory leadership team, and it may not be able to coordinate all work well."

"In the peak production and sales season, I'm afraid there may be oversights."

Xu Jichang's statement was quite polite.

In fact, he knew very well that since the factory moved to the capital, the people left behind would inevitably feel abandoned.

In this case, it may be difficult to rely on their consciousness to improve work efficiency.

Factory Director Gao raised his head slightly and cast his gaze towards the blue sky: "It makes sense. But it is said to be temporary supervision. I'm afraid there will be an additional permanent agency in the end."

"At that time, if we stack up our houses and hinder each other, it will cause new troubles."

"So it is better to take this opportunity to reorganize the factory's left-behind department and improve its status. Of course, from the perspective of personnel composition, the new left-behind department must indeed reflect the supervision arrangements."

"Uncle Gao still takes a long-term view. What exactly does Uncle Gao plan to do?"

Xu Jichang humbly asked for advice.

"From the factory leadership team in the capital, one person was selected to return to the county and concurrently served as the first director of the left-behind department."

"The first director is replaced every two years to ensure vigor and vitality. Of course, he cannot be allowed to take up the post alone. He must lead a capable and combat-effective team."

"At the same time, it is recommended to superiors that whether they have served concurrently as first director should be a key consideration when promoting."

Factory Director Gao said eloquently, "At the same time, we must also strengthen the exchange and rotation between the left-behind personnel and the personnel in the capital agencies."

"Flowing water does not rot the door hinges, nor does it cause beetles. Only by getting people moving can we ensure the prosperity of the team."

"Is there anyone who doesn't want to go?"

Xu Jichang expressed his worries. After all, there is a big gap from the capital to the county.

"If you don't obey the arrangements, you will have to face the consequences."

There was a hint of domineering in Director Gao's voice, "Everyone has their own selfishness. If their selfishness is allowed to affect the work, the team will not be able to lead it."

"They couldn't overcome it on their own, so the factory leadership team came to help them overcome it."

Xu Jichang was silent for a long time.

Gao Qianjin is indeed a very good leader of a large state-owned factory.

With such iron-fisted actions, Dongfang Fertilizer Factory has nothing to worry about.

"Uncle Gao, when this peak season is over, I will handle the affairs of Pioneer Distribution Company and communicate with me for a while."

Xu Jichang volunteered and said, "Everyone knows that when I was at Dongfang Fertilizer Factory, I was the one you valued most. Send me there, and those people who are unwilling to communicate will have no reason."

Factory Director Gao did not expect Xu Jichang to make such a statement, and his expression was astonished.

Then came admiration.

"Very good. Your spirit is rare. I will seriously consider your proposal."

Director Gao solemnly said, "Let me communicate with you in the name of the representative of the distribution company."

"This way there will be no problem with the status."

Xu Jichang nodded and said no more.

After finishing the conversation with Director Gao, he walked out of Dongfang Fertilizer Factory briskly.

It's good to go back. It can be regarded as setting an example and doing Director Gao a favor.

And in the meantime, you can also do your own thing.

For example...selling mountain products from the county to the capital?

……

A few days later, Director Gao held a team meeting at Dongfang Fertilizer Factory and announced an exchange plan between factory agencies and left-behind departments.

The first batch of exchange lists was also announced soon, and Xu Jichang's name was on the list.

The news quickly spread throughout the Oriental Fertilizer Factory and the Pioneer Distribution Company.

Many people are puzzled by this.

"Manager, you are no longer from Dongfang Fertilizer Factory, why should I send you back to the county town?"

In the manager's office of Pioneer Distribution Company, Chen Xiaoen asked Xu Jichang in confusion, "The conditions in the county are so poor. Why don't you go talk to Factory Director Gao and ask him to take your name?"

"You have such a good relationship with Factory Director Gao, he will definitely agree."

(End of this chapter)