Siheyuan: Starting from Building a Village

At the same time, Yan Bugui also came to the Hongxing Sub-district Office.

During the New Year holidays, he learned that Li Jinzhi, Xu Damao's mother, went to work at the Hope New Village Office. Her benefits were better than those at the steel rolling mill. He saw her before the New Year. She had five kilograms of pork belly. He originally thought that Xu Damao had bought it for the New Year, but after asking around, he found out that it was a benefit given by the office during the New Year.

Yan Bugui therefore set his sights on the sub-district office, because the sign at the door of the office clearly stated that it was a cooperative unit of the Red Star Sub-district Office. He thought that as long as the sub-district office issued a letter of recommendation, he could go to work in the office.

He had made up his mind before going. If they wanted a boy, he would let Yan Jiecheng go, and if they didn't want a boy, he would let his wife go. You know, Li Jinzhi is two years older than Yang Ruihua, so he thought his wife should have no problem going.

"Teacher Yan, don't you have class today?"

Director Zhang Xia naturally knew all the "celebrities" on Hongxing Street. Her memory was extremely good. Besides, she was not as old as the former director. She was only 35 years old this year. Otherwise, how could she let Liu Guozheng call her sister?

"Director Zhang, the afternoon class starts a little late, so there's no need to go so early."

Yan Bugui is a person who never arrives late or leaves early. He always arrives in the classroom on time no matter it is windy or rainy, but he will never waste a minute of his time at school.

"Haha, Teacher Yan, I have to say something to you if you do this."

Zhang Xia is a person who does things efficiently and effectively, and speaks her mind. If she doesn't like something, she will say something if she gets the chance. Today, the opportunity came, as Yan Bugui actually came to the street office.

"Director Zhang, please criticize."

Yan Bugui kept a very low profile, and so did everyone in Yard 95. Whenever they saw a leader, no matter how senior he was, they would keep their attitude to the lowest level.

"I don't deserve the criticism, but when I see something bad, I just want to say a few words."

"Then you tell me, you tell me."

"Teacher Yan, you should know that you are a respected people's teacher. You should set an example in everything and set a good example yourself. Only in this way can you teach and educate people well."

"Director Zhang is right. I have always done this."

"is it?"

"Of course, who wouldn't give me a thumbs up when talking about me, Yan Bugui?"

"hehe."

"Director, don't you believe it?"

"Teacher Yan, are you sure they are praising you when they give you a thumbs-up?"

"Is not it?"

"You go home early before school is over every day. Is this you?"

"Yes, my classes are over, what am I still doing in school?"

"And every day for years, I arrived at the classroom on time."

“It shows that I am a punctual person.”

"Oh, you mean the school will praise you, right?"

“This is what I should do.”

"But I also heard that the paper and pens in your house were all brought back from school."

"Slander, this is blatant slander, I did it with the approval of my leader, and what I took were all defective products."

"Yan Bugui, I know why the subjects you teach are always ranked last in the school."

"why?"

“Because your heart is not in teaching.”

"Who said that?"

"No one said it, it's you who did it. You walk into the classroom every day just as the bell rings, and you don't prepare your lessons carefully. How can you teach good students?"

"I've never been late. Besides, my extracurricular time is my own. Why can't I manage it myself?"

"Okay, then every day when you come back early, that time will also be yours?"

"Anyway, I've finished my class and nothing else to do, so I'll just go home. Besides, I've been doing this for years, and the school leaders haven't said anything."

"Yan Bugui, you mean I am meddling in other people's business."

"no no."

Yan Bugui waved his hands hurriedly. This wouldn’t do. The serious business hadn’t been discussed yet. If he offended the director of the subdistrict office, he would be finished.

"Okay, I've said too much today. What are you doing here today?"

"Yes, my master. Our Jie Cheng is not young anymore. He has been doing odd jobs in the past few years. I want to ask if there are any factories hiring now. Is it our Jie Cheng's turn?"

"Oh, so it's about work. I really can't help you. Teacher Yan, you also know what the situation has been like in the past two years. There really is no factory hiring."

"Director, I heard about it."

"Teacher Yan, what did you hear?"

"The Hope New Village Office is hiring."

"It's their own village's business, and they don't recruit people through the street office."

"Li Jinzhi from our hospital and Zhang Qingfang from the hospital next door both work in the office. Aren't the letters of introduction issued by the street office?"

"Oh... I see. It seems that you misunderstood, Mr. Yan. The office is not a factory, and we are not in charge of it. It belongs to the village collective. It is their freedom to hire whomever they want. We cannot control it."

"No, I saw the sign hanging at the door. Doesn't it say "Partnership Unit of the Subdistrict Office"? "

"Yes, we are indeed a cooperative unit. Every time our street visits the families of military martyrs and lonely elderly people, those things are provided by Hope New Village. The food used by the children's welfare home is also all donated by others."

"Ah, is this the only cooperation?"

"What do you think?"

"I..."

Yan Bugui's heart sank. This time it was all over. It seemed like there was no hope of getting into the office.

"Teacher Yan, you don't want Yan Jiecheng to work in the office, do you?"

Yan Bugui was in a bad mood and didn't say anything, just nodded.

"Then you might as well go directly to Liu Guozheng. As long as he agrees, it won't be a problem for your whole family to go, not to mention Yan Jiecheng alone."

"Then Director, can you help me talk to him?"

"Teacher Yan, you are also a smart person. Think about it yourself. With such a small office, how many people can they need?"

"What if it happens?"

"Haha, I also know that Liu Guozheng recruited those two people. Li Jinzhi is Xu Damao's mother. I believe Teacher Yan also knows the relationship between Xu Damao and Hope New Village. As for Zhang Qingfang, she is indeed a good person, but also a pitiful person. She is disabled and can't find a job. She can hardly support her family. Finally, with Li Jinzhi's introduction, Liu Guozheng agreed to let her work in the office. At present, there are only these two people, right?"

"Yes, since Liu Guozheng has recruited two people, he will definitely recruit others."

Yan Bugui refused to give up. If such a good job slipped away from him, he would feel more painful than letting Jia Dongxu cheat him out of 250 yuan.

"Teacher Yan, you know Liu Guohao, He Yushui, and Yu Li, right?"

"know."

"Let's not talk about Yu Li. She must be working in the office because Li Dabao is Liu Guozheng's younger brother. Liu Guohao and He Yushui can help after get off work or school. That means their street office is not short of people. Besides, there are so many idle people in their village. Then, Teacher Yan, tell me, why doesn't Liu Guozheng use their own people, but looks for people from outside?"

"Yes, there are plenty of people in the village. Why should we recruit people from outside?"

Yan Bugui left with disappointment and unwillingness.