Siheyuan: Steel Mill Engineer

Chapter 40 Chinese New Year
"Xixi, you have good taste. Your partner is very handsome and has a cadre position. You will enjoy a good life in the future." A relative of Zhou Xixi said enviously.

"Yes, the man was very generous. He gave away something worth dozens of dollars, which is more than many people's monthly salary."

The relatives were all extremely envious, and Zhou Qianqian could only smile.

After the marriage was settled, Yang Zhenyu's life returned to normal.

The Chinese New Year is coming soon, and the atmosphere in the factory has become very relaxed. In addition, there are not many tasks at this time, and everyone is also very enthusiastic about the festive atmosphere of the New Year.

On the 28th day of the twelfth lunar month, the factory distributed benefits.

Ordinary workers received cloth coupons and two pounds of flour, while cadres received two more pounds of meat and, of course, two more feet of cloth coupons.

On the 29th day of the twelfth lunar month, the workers received their half-month wages.

There are still ten days until the middle of the month, but in this day and age, who can run away just for half a month's salary?
Everyone is clear about the relationship between long-term meal tickets and a full meal.

"Chief Yang, here is your salary. Please take a look. If there is no problem, please sign here." After looking at Yang Zhenyu's pay book, the accountant took out a payroll and handed it to Yang Zhenyu.

Yang Zhenyu found it unbelievable. He knew that the factory had rewards, after all, he had made contributions to the factory, but it was unexpected that the department gave him rewards.

"No, Accountant Chen, this is not right. Why is it so much?" Yang Zhenyu was a little confused when he looked at the numbers on the payroll.

Other workers like those at level one, two and three cannot be fired, but they can be transferred and their wages can be reduced with reasons found.

Nowadays, workers are the big brothers. Even if you are a cadre, the workers will not bother you.

Workers have stable jobs, so you can't fire them even if you're unhappy with them.

"Director Yang has explained this matter. He told you to take it with confidence. The department will not treat those who have made contributions unfairly." Accountant Chen said.

There is no way, there are still a lot of people queuing up, and everyone wants to get their salary early and go home to celebrate the New Year.

Although this period was poor, there were still some special allowances for those who made contributions.

These days it is not forbidden to ask about salaries. Salary levels are very clear, and the salary is determined by the level.

This is just the workers' idea, but except for senior workers like Yi Zhonghai, the factory leaders will give some face.

"Isn't this too much?"

In an instant, the workers who were queuing up to receive their wages all knew about Yang Zhenyu’s salary situation and that he had received a national award. For a moment, the whole scene became chaotic.

At most, each person’s allowance is different, but the difference is only a few cents.

"let me see."

Accountant Chen flipped through a table in another folder and said, "Chief Yang, there is no problem with your salary. It includes a 50 yuan year-end bonus from the factory, and a contribution bonus of 300 yuan from the three departments of metallurgy, agriculture and light industry. Add your salary of 57.5, and the total is 407.5. There is no mistake in the calculation."

Taking his paybook, Yang Zhenyu went to the cashier to collect his salary.

The salary payment details have been recorded in the book. The cashier will pay the salary according to the amount in the salary book, and then stamp it to prove that it has been received.

After receiving my salary, I went to see Director Yang again and got him another bunch of tickets. With these tickets, I could basically buy everything I needed for the New Year.

At this time, the workers usually have a holiday for five to ten days, depending on their length of service, while Yang Zhenyu, as a cadre, has seven days off.

However, I have to be on duty on the third day of the junior high school.

So his vacations were split.

If the wind starts to blow, do you want to take a holiday?

We still have to work hard on the first day of the new year. Are we going to have a holiday?
He didn't need to take care of anything at home, as his aunt had already prepared everything needed for the New Year. However, since the factory had distributed so many things, they naturally could not be wasted.

In the afternoon, Yang Zhenyu rode his bike several times and finally bought everything he wanted, but the tickets and money in his hand were greatly reduced.

"Zhenyu, why did you buy so many good things today? Isn't this too much?" Yan Bugui said jokingly with a smile.

"Teacher Yan, look at what you said. It's the New Year now, and my superiors happened to give me some bonuses and tickets. I was thinking that my aunts have suffered all their lives, so we should do something good for the New Year, right? Besides, when I go to my girlfriend's house to pay New Year's greetings, I can't go empty-handed, right?" Yang Zhenyu rolled his eyes and said. He knew Yan Bugui was joking, so he spoke casually.

But the meaning is very clear, that is filial piety. It emphasizes filial piety. Filial children are still very popular these days.

"Look, you are a college student after all. Even I admire you." Yan Bugui said with a thumbs up.

"This is what we should do as the younger generation. Besides, if it weren't for my aunt, I would have starved to death, let alone going to college." Yang Zhenyu said with a smile.

"Have you written this couplet at home? Otherwise, come over and write it later?" This was Yan Bugui's purpose.

Seeing others buying so many things, Yan Bugui was very envious, but he couldn't ask for anything directly.

If someone gives it, it would seem prestigious, but if they refuse, it would be embarrassing. As a teacher, Old Yan still has to have some dignity.

However, writing couplets is different. It is a normal transaction. You spend money and I write couplets. It has been around since ancient times and no one can say anything about it.

"As for the couplets, I can write them myself later. The teacher said my handwriting is pretty good." Yang Zhenyu said with a smile.

Yang Zhenyu is still confident about his calligraphy. After all, he has learned it specially, and with the help of external plug-ins, his handwriting is impeccable.

"Okay, the neighbors in the compound should be here by now, and everyone should start preparing to put up the couplets tomorrow morning." Yan Bugui said helplessly.

After hearing what Yan Bugui said, Yang Zhenyu knew that the other party was trying to chase him away so as not to disturb their business.

Although a pair of couplets is not valuable, it adds up to a lot, especially for Yan Bugui.

"You go ahead and do your work. I'll go back and put my things away. The New Year is coming, so it's time to clean up." Yang Zhenyu said with a smile.

There are different customs for posting couplets in different regions. Some places post them on New Year's Eve, and some places post them the day before New Year's Eve. Yang Zhenyu is used to posting couplets on New Year's Eve.

After parking the car, Yang Zhenyu walked towards the central courtyard with the meat and some vegetables. These things, such as dumpling fillings, had to be handed over to an aunt to clean up.

"Yu Shui, what's wrong with you?" Yang Zhenyu asked He Yu Shui who was sitting on the steps.

(End of this chapter)