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"Aunt Li, Third Aunt, come and do the laundry."

"Zhou Chen is back. Why didn't I see you this morning?"

The third aunt raised her head and asked Zhou Chen. She was also unemployed and was responsible for doing housework at home and serving the whole family.

Aunt Li also asked: "Yes, Xiaochen, why didn't you come back at noon? I specially left food for you."

Zhou Chen smiled and replied: "It was noon when I finished my work, so I didn't come back. I walked around and had lunch in the restaurant."

When the third aunt heard this, she was shocked: "At the restaurant? You kid, you really don't know how expensive firewood, rice, oil and salt are. One meal at the restaurant is enough to eat for several days at home. How can you live like this?"

The corner of Zhou Chen's mouth twitched. It turned out that the nickname of the third uncle Yan Laoxi was not for nothing. The whole family was led astray by him, and they were all calculating.

"Aunt Li, Aunt Three, you guys go ahead and do your work. I'm going to go back and get some things. I have to go to the steel mill later."

After saying that, without waiting for the third aunt to ask any questions, he quickly slipped back to his room.

When the third aunt saw Zhou Chen running away, she asked Aunt Li: "Yuan'er's mother, he just got back from the army, why is he going to the steel mill? Is it about Old Zhou?"

Aunt Li smiled and said, "I don't know either, I guess."

The third aunt suddenly cried out, "Oh, I forgot, Mr. Zhou died of a work-related injury, and his son is qualified to take over his job. Is this child going to take over his father's job?"

"Maybe."

Aunt Li responded simply by saying that after Zhou's father passed away, because Zhou Chen was still serving in the army, someone in the hospital had actually considered taking over the job, but Zhou Chen was still there and he didn't say anything, so no one else had the qualifications. As time went by, everyone forgot about it.

Zhou Chen rested in the house for a while, and when he saw that it was almost time, he got up and went to the steel rolling mill.

The Third Steel Rolling Mill, also known as the Red Star Steel Rolling Mill, is one of the largest factories in the capital, with a total of thousands of employees.

Many people living in Courtyard No. 95 work in this steel rolling mill, including the eldest uncle Yi Zhonghai, the second uncle Liu Haizhong, He Yuzhu, Xu Damao, Qin Huairu and so on.

Not only the No. 95 Siheyuan, many people in Nanluoguxiang work in the steel rolling mill.

Zhou Chen didn't need to ask, he knew where the third steel rolling mill was, and it was only a dozen minutes' walk away.

Standing in front of the gate of the steel mill, Zhou Chen looked at the huge factory in front of him. When he traveled to the human world, he had seen many factories in Jichun, but they were really worse than the steel mill in front of him.

When Zhou Chen arrived at the guard post, he was about to explain the situation to the guard when a man came over from the factory pushing a bicycle.

"Hey, Zhou Chen, why are you here?"

"Xu Damao, what are you doing?"

Zhou Chen didn't expect it to be such a coincidence. He just picked a random time to come here, but he actually met Xu Damao. Doesn't this guy have to work?

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 886: Working at the Steel Mill, Meeting Qin Huairu Again

I had dinner at Xu Damao’s house yesterday, and today when I came to the steel mill I met Xu Damao for the first time. I don’t know what fate it is.

Although he had just had a drink with Xu Damao, Zhou Chen had already understood Xu Damao's personality. This guy was not a good drinker and he couldn't control his mouth once he was drunk, so he was easily tricked.

Xu Damao was also surprised. When they were drinking yesterday, he talked to Zhou Chen about covering for him at work. He didn't expect Zhou Chen to come today.

"Zhou Chen, are you here at the factory today to cover for the shift?"

"Yes, Xu Damao, do you know who I should contact for this matter?"

"Of course I'm looking for the factory director, the one you met half a year ago, Director Yang."

After Xu Damao's reminder, a figure suddenly emerged in Zhou Chen's memory.

That was when he was holding his father's funeral, and the factory leaders personally attended. It was also at that time that Zhou Chen met Director Yang of the steel rolling mill.

He still remembered that Director Yang apologized to him, promised that he could take over his shifts in the future, and gave him a lot of compensation, etc.

During that brief contact, Director Yang seemed to be a person who was easier to talk to. Of course, that might also be the character that Director Yang created in order to win people's hearts.

However, this had no effect on Zhou Chen, because no matter whether it was out of sincerity or to win people's hearts, as Zhou Heyun's son, he would definitely not be treated unfairly.

As long as he can get into the steel rolling mill, with his ability, he can quickly learn any aspect he starts from.

However, he has made up his mind that in the next ten years or so, he can be strong within the courtyard, but he still needs to keep a low profile outside and focus on protecting himself.

"Zhou Chen, I'll take you to see the factory director."

Xu Damao was very enthusiastic. Normally, he had no reason to look for the factory director. Now, this matter of Zhou Chen gave him the opportunity to make his presence felt in front of the factory director.

So without waiting for Zhou Chen to speak, he stopped his bicycle, said something to the security guard at the door, and took Zhou Chen to walk into the factory.

For Zhou Chen, the appearance of Xu Damao saved him a lot of trouble. With Xu Damao leading the way, he no longer had to ask others for help.

Under the leadership of Xu Damao, they came to an office building, which was a three-story building. The factory director's office was on the third floor.

Standing at the door of the factory director's office, Zhou Chen didn't feel anything, but Xu Damao looked nervous. He quickly straightened his clothes, took a deep breath, then raised his hand and gently knocked on the door.

"Director Yang, are you there?"

"Who?"

A powerful voice sounded from inside, and Xu Damao's face immediately showed joy. Even though he didn't see anyone, his tone was full of flattery.

"Director Yang, I'm Xu Damao, the projectionist at the factory."

"come in."

After receiving the reply, Xu Damao did not open the door and go in immediately. Instead, he whispered to Zhou Chen: "When you meet the factory director later, be nice. If you leave a good impression on the factory director, it will be very beneficial to us."

Zhou Chen was speechless. Xu Damao really never missed any opportunity to show off, but he didn't say anything.

Xu Damao's mentality is very normal. Director Yang is the director of a steel rolling mill. In this era, a director does more than just management.

The birth, aging, illness and death, weddings and funerals, food and drink expenses, including children’s schooling, etc. of the factory workers are all inseparable from the factory.

It is no exaggeration to say that as long as the steel mill exists, many people's lives will be closely related to it.

In this case, the power held by the director of a steel mill was far beyond that of factory directors in later generations.

It is perfectly normal for Xu Damao to want to curry favor with Director Yang.

"go in."

Only then did Xu Damao carefully push open the door and walk into the office.

Although this is the factory director's office, it is not as magnificent as imagined. Instead, it is very simple, even a little old.

As soon as I entered the room, I saw a washbasin rack next to the door. Looking inside, I saw an ordinary old-fashioned wooden sofa and coffee table. At the innermost part was an office desk where a middle-aged man was sitting behind the desk looking at documents.

After Zhou Chen and Xu Damao came in, Director Yang raised his head and saw the two people in front of him and recognized Xu Damao.

If it was an ordinary worker, Director Yang might not be able to remember him, but Xu Damao was one of the few projectionists in the factory, and Xu Damao was always present at every movie screening, so Director Yang naturally remembered this projectionist.

"Xu Damao, are you okay?"

Although he was asking Xu Damao, his gaze involuntarily fell on Zhou Chen, and his brows furrowed slightly.

He felt that Zhou Chen was somewhat familiar, but he couldn't remember who he was.

Xu Damao nodded and said, "Director Yang, this is Zhou Chen from our hospital. He is the son of Master Zhou who was injured in a work accident more than half a year ago."

With this reminder, Director Yang immediately remembered. After all, there were many work-related injuries in the factory, but very few accidents resulted in fatalities. So when Xu Damao mentioned Master Zhou, he thought of Zhou Heyun.

He stood up immediately and looked at Zhou Chen in surprise: "You are Master Zhou's son. We have met before. Do you remember?"

Zhou Chen said: "Of course I remember. At that time, I was still immersed in the sorrow of my father's death, so I didn't have time to thank the factory director for his care. I came here today to thank you. I know that Factory Director Yang is honest and upright, so I only brought two bottles of wine. I hope you don't mind."

As he said this, he placed the two bottles of wine he had just bought today on the coffee table.

Director Yang hurried over, picked up the wine on the coffee table and was about to return it to Zhou Chen: "How can this be possible? No, no."

Zhou Chen said gratefully: "It's my duty, Director Yang. This is to thank you for your care. It's my duty."

Xu Damao also tried to make his presence felt: "Director, this is a token of Zhou Chen's kindness. He said before he came here that if you hadn't spoken, his father's problem wouldn't have been solved so quickly. Compared to this, these two bottles of wine are nothing."

Zhou Chen glanced at Xu Damao and said, wow, if someone didn’t know, they would think this was a gift from you. You are so shameless.

Director Yang still declined, but Zhou Chen said again, if you don’t accept it, he would be embarrassed to say the next words.

In the end, Director Yang had no choice but to accept the two bottles of wine.

After exchanging a few pleasantries with Director Yang, Zhou Chen directly stated his purpose.

"Director Yang, I just got back from the army yesterday and my household registration has been moved back. I came to see you today because I want to secure a job before the New Year. This will put my mind at ease."

Director Yang was not surprised. Working in a steel rolling mill was considered a good job in the city. It was a job for every person and it was not easy for ordinary people to get in. Zhou Chen thought it was normal.

"I'll just call you Xiao Zhou."

"As you wish."

"Xiao Zhou, I understand how you feel. This is a decision our factory leaders made a long time ago. If you want to take over, you can do it anytime. But I still want to ask you one more question. Have you really made up your mind?"

Zhou Chen nodded without hesitation and said, "Yes, Director, I have made up my mind. My father has worked in the factory for so many years. I want to take his place and continue to contribute to our steel mill and the development and progress of society."

Director Yang clapped his hands and praised, "Well said. There are so few young people like you who are conscious nowadays. It seems that the army is indeed a good place to hone people. Xiao Zhou, I am very optimistic about you. You will definitely become an excellent worker like your father."

"Director, rest assured, I will do my best to complete the factory's work..."

It was just polite talk, but Zhou Chen came up with it fluently. Coupled with his Oscar-winning performance, Director Yang looked up to him even more highly.

This is a good child who is conscious and thoughtful.

"The Chinese New Year is just two months away. Xiao Zhou, you just came back. Why don't you take a break and go back to work after the Chinese New Year?"

"No need, Director. I am always ready and can join the work at any time."

"Okay, since you are determined, I will fulfill your wish. I will write you a note and you can go to the Personnel Department to find..."

Zhou Chen was taking over his father's job and had all the necessary formalities, so Director Yang didn't need to hold any more meetings to discuss the matter and could directly accept Zhou Chen.

Zhou Chen thanked him again and then left the factory director's office.

After leaving the office building, Xu Damao congratulated with a smile: "Zhou Chen, congratulations, we will be colleagues from now on."

Zhou Chen said: "Da Mao, thank you for leading the way just now. If there is anything in the future, I will definitely not refuse to help if I can."

"Haha, why are we brothers saying these polite words?"

Although he said so, Xu Damao was already very happy in his heart. He felt that his efforts yesterday and today had made Zhou Chen trust him very much. It seemed that he could find a way to get Zhou Chen to help him deal with Sha Zhu in the future.

"Zhou Chen, I still have to go to the countryside to show movies. I don't have time to go to the Personnel Department with you. You go by yourself. I'm leaving first."

Xu Damao finally remembered his important business and left in a hurry.

Zhou Chen took the note approved by Director Yang and found the head of the Personnel Department. The Personnel Department asked Zhou Chen to come the day after tomorrow to complete the procedures for joining the company.

By the time he finished all this, it was already late afternoon and the various departments of the steel mill had started to get off work one after another. Before Zhou Chen left the factory gate, he actually met an acquaintance again.

"Zhou Chen!"

Zhou Chen turned around and said, "Sister Qin."

Qin Huairu looked at Zhou Chen with a sweet smile and asked, "Why are you here?"

Zhou Chen said: "I came to the factory to handle the entry procedures, and I will come to work the day after tomorrow."

"Are you going to take over the shift?"

Qin Huairu was surprised and not surprised. She was surprised because Zhou Chen was so fast. He just came back yesterday and came to the factory today.

She was not surprised because she knew about the situation of covering for other shifts. She herself was able to work in the steel mill because she covered for her husband Jia Dongxu. Zhou Chen's situation was as special as hers, so he was naturally qualified to cover for other shifts.

"Ah."

Zhou Chen responded and looked at Qin Huairu carefully.

Last night I couldn’t see it clearly because it was late, but now I can see it very clearly.

It has to be said that although Qin Huairu is a white lotus, she does have the capital.

She is 32 years old this year and has given birth to three children, but her figure is still very good, plump and charming.

Especially her eyes, which seemed to be naturally charming, making her look even more beautiful.

With her beautiful looks, voluptuous figure, and excellent skills, it is no wonder that He Yuzhu could be easily controlled by her and was willing to be a steamed bun for the rest of his life.

Qin Huairu looked envious: "That's great, you have a job, you're handsome, and you have good conditions. It will be easy to get married in the future. Zhou Chen, do you want me to introduce you to some pretty girls?"

Zhou Chen said calmly: "Thank you for your concern, Sister Qin, but I haven't settled down yet and haven't thought about this aspect."

"It's time to think about it. Many people your age in our factory are already fathers. By the way, Zhou Chen, are you twenty-four or twenty-five this year?"

"Twenty-four, twenty-five next year."