Siheyuan: Relieve stress and relieve worries

Chapter 204 Secret Operation
Yan Jiekuang knew that these people wanted to take advantage of his relationship with the Lou family to see if they could get into the factory. If he got in, Yan Jiekuang would have to become a leader because of his relationship with the Lou family.

Yan Jiekuang looked at his elder brother and asked, "The problem is not the new factory, but whether you can transfer there. Even if you can transfer there, are you willing to give up your iron rice bowl? If that factory becomes a joint venture, it will no longer be a state-owned unit."

Several people were stunned for a moment. Yan Jiecheng was a little hesitant. Who would be stupid enough to throw away his iron rice bowl and go to a newly established and uncertain joint venture?

Yan Bugui seemed to be thinking about something. He looked at Yan Jiekuang and asked, "Tell me about the salary and benefits?"

Yan Jiekuang said, "Because it is a joint venture, the salary and benefits are definitely better than those of state-owned enterprises, otherwise we won't be able to keep the employees. We don't know what the workers in the factory think yet. The Lou family wants to retain these people with high salaries. Of course, those who just want to get by or have poor skills will be fine, and may need to be reassigned to new jobs. Of course, those who want to be transferred will be let go by the Lou family."

Yan Jiekuang asked, "Brother, how much do you make a month now?"

Yan Jiecheng said: "I am the equipment technical team leader, and my monthly salary is 52.5 yuan, plus a 2 yuan allowance, which is 54.5 yuan."

"I estimate that the minimum salary for front-line workers is 50 yuan, and it may also be around 80 yuan. But there are performance bonuses and overtime pay for overtime. But it is definitely not a permanent job. If you don't do your job well, you will be fired. This has been made clear in the previous meeting with the department." Yan Jiekuang said.

Yan Jiecheng didn't say anything, Yu Li was silent too, Yan Bugui sighed and said, "There are pros and cons to both, it depends on your own opinion, it doesn't matter if you can't decide, just wait and see how the factory develops in the future, anyway, our family has a good relationship with the Lou family, we can go there if things develop well in the future."

Yan Jiecheng and Yu Li kept nodding. Yan Jiekuang was stunned, smiled faintly and said nothing. He knew that even though Chen Xueru had the final say from now on and there was the Hong Kong financial director in charge, he was not sure about sending anyone in. This father's temper would never change in his life, and he would always think of taking advantage.

Yan Jiekuang knew that Yan Jiecheng was reluctant to give up his iron rice bowl. The matter might end here, but who knew what would happen in two years.

Midnight arrived. Yan Yongqing persisted until midnight. Yan Yongfang and Yan Yongchang also insisted on keeping vigil until midnight. Several people took the remaining fireworks and firecrackers and went out to set them off. Yan Bugui and Yan Jiecheng also went out. Yang Ruiping and several women started to make dumplings. The two little babies in his family were sleeping soundly and could not be woken up by anyone, including Yan Yongxin.

After eating dumplings, everyone went back to their own homes. Yan Jiekuang and Ji Lian each carried one child back to the north room. When they got home, Ji Lian told Yan Jiekuang that Yu Li was a little strange today and kept looking for opportunities to chat with her. This didn't happen normally. Although they would chat, she would not be so enthusiastic and proactive.

Yan Jiekuang knew that Yu Li had some ideas, so he told Ji Lian not to worry about it, saying that it was a matter related to Yan Jiecheng's work and she shouldn't take it to heart.

The Spring Festival passed in such an uneventful way. Yan Jiekuang and Ji Lian also returned to Yuer Hutong with their children. Ji Lian was still at home during this period, but Yan Jiekuang became busy because Wang Qing brought him a piece of news that there was a man whose parents were both in the United States. He had never dared to think about it before, but now that he knew that the conditions for going abroad had been relaxed here, he was anxious to go abroad, but he still had a courtyard house and a shop at home, which he wanted to sell.

Yan Jiekuang became interested as soon as he heard it, and made an appointment to meet the seller. One day in early February, Yan Jiekuang met the seller in Xu Huizhen's tavern. The seller was a man in his forties, very gentle and polite. He introduced himself as Na, a Manchu, and his ancestors had been royal family. His parents had lived in the United States before liberation, and he had been living with his grandfather. Later, his grandfather passed away. Recently, after his parents learned about the situation here, they wrote to him, hoping that he would go to live in the United States.

When Yan Jiekuang heard this, he thought it was an opportunity. He had to take over the house and shop that once belonged to the royal family. He told Mr. Jin directly that he wanted to see the shop and house. If the price was right, he wanted to take it. Mr. Jin did not hesitate and took Wang Qing to his home. When Yan Jiekuang arrived, he learned that the house was located in the North Lane of Ciqiku. The house had three entrances and a very traditional structure, but it was a bit run-down. It was obvious that many people had lived here before. Yan Jiekuang took a look around and said nothing good or bad. Then Mr. Jin took them to the shop, which was located near Wangfujing. Yan Jiekuang was very surprised.

The shop is a two-story building. It is very clean inside. It may be that Mr. Jin has asked someone to clean it. After passing through the two-story building, there is a small courtyard with three houses on each side, a courtyard wall and a double back door. After looking around, Yan Jiekuang said to Mr. Jin in the courtyard: "I have also seen the house. Your house and shop are both good, but the house needs to be renovated before you can move in. How much do you want? Mainly, there is no way to buy and sell houses now. How can we trade?"

Mr. Jin knew that this was a sincere buyer and said, "To be honest, I just got the house. It was turned into a slum. I need to sell it now. How about 5,000 yuan?"

Yan Jiekuang thought for a moment and said, "So you want to go abroad. I have US dollars here, three thousand US dollars. If you think it's okay, it's fine. But I want to see the title deed, and you have to write me a loan agreement. Only then can we transfer the property smoothly."

Mr. Jin said, "I thought so too. OK, if it's in US dollars, it'll be three thousand dollars."

The three of them agreed that one would pay the money and the other would handle the formalities tomorrow. Wang Qing, who was standing by and saw Yan Jiekuang successfully complete the transaction, was very happy because it was exactly 100 yuan, which was the introduction fee promised by Yan Jiekuang.

The next day, Mr. Jin and Wang Qing came to Yuer Hutong and completed the transaction. Yan Jiekuang paid the money. The fee in the loan agreement was 2,000 yuan. Mr. Jin signed it and put his handprint on it. Yan Jiekuang took the agreement and the title deed to Director Wang. After seeing it, Director Wang complained to Yan Jiekuang and said, "You are already retired, and you are still causing trouble for me."

But Director Wang still took them to the street office where the house and the shop were located to complete the formalities. Everything went smoothly. However, Director Wang quietly asked Yan Jiekuang when they parted, asking him why he wanted so many houses. Yan Jiekuang also quietly said, "There are many children in the family, so I bought more houses. I also want to see if the value of this house can appreciate after the reform and opening up." Director Wang left thoughtfully.

Mr. Jin directly gave the keys of the house and the shop to Yan Jiekuang, who said, "I hope you have a safe journey and come back to visit if you have the chance."

After seeing Mr. Jin off, Yan Jiekuang and Wang Qing went to the new house alone. Looking at the dilapidated house, Wang Qing asked, "Do you want me to find someone to repair it?"

Yan Jiekuang chuckled and said, "Didn't I tell you that I used to work at the Institute of Archaeology? I know more professional people who can help with house renovations."

Wang Qing looked at Yan Jiekuang and was very surprised. He always thought that Yan Jiekuang was an unemployed vagrant like him. He didn't expect that Yan Jiekuang was rich and had connections. This was a strong thigh, and he had to hold on to him.

Yan Jiekuang gave Wang Qing 100 yuan as agreed and told him to inform him in time if such incident happened again. Wang Qing agreed.

After Yan Jiekuang sent Wang Qing away, he went to Qianmen to find Wang Xuan. He needed Wang Xuan's assistance in renovating the house, as professional matters had to be handled by professionals.

(End of this chapter)