Siheyuan: Cooking journey

"Haitang, don't worry."

Yu Li patted her back gently and comforted her: "When you get married in the future, if you don't live well and your mother-in-law or your husband makes you angry, just tell me that I am the canteen director now, with deputy section-level treatment, and I will help you argue. Let's see who dares to bully my sister..."

"Cafeteria Director, Deputy Section Chief."

Yu Haitang felt sad that her sister, a high school graduate, was promoted to deputy section chief and became the canteen director.

As a high school student, I have been working as a broadcaster for more than ten years, but I am still not making any progress.

"Haitang, don't worry about this. I will keep my word and will definitely support you in the future. If my words don't work, I have a very good relationship with Yushui;

"Although the notice hasn't come down yet, you may not know it yet, but Yu Shui is now enjoying the treatment of a regular section chief. She is the deputy director of the steel mill, responsible for logistics. With just one word from her, the female inspection team of the steel mill will be at our disposal. They are all our own people, so we are not afraid of going anywhere..."

What rain!

Zhengke, deputy factory director.

Yu Haitang felt as if her heart was blocked by a stone and she couldn't help but let down her tears.

As classmates, we were once comparable, but now we are worlds apart.

The pride and confidence of the past now seem like a joke.

She now has a deep understanding of what "one person's success brings prosperity to the whole family" means, and at the same time she feels more regretful and painful - what she lost is not only a good man, but also a prosperous future.

He Yuzhu drank tea and read newspapers until the end of get off work. He was still thinking about the steamed bun machine. As soon as he returned to the courtyard, he was stopped by an old man.

"Zhu Zi, there is something I want to hear your opinion on."

"What's going on?"

He Yuzhu asked curiously.

"Is such that……"

The uncle looked hesitant and lacked confidence.

"Wang Deqing sent a little girl here. She was sullen, dull, and didn't talk much. Your aunt felt sorry for her. Wang Deqing came today and left some money, saying that he wanted to find a good family for the girl. Now Xiaodang and Xiaohuahua have grown up, so we don't have to worry too much about them. Your aunt is thinking of adopting this child as her granddaughter. We don't know the specific policy. Do you think it's appropriate? Can this be done?"

He Yuzhu fell into deep thought. This matter was actually not difficult to handle.

The uncle and aunt have no children, and have already adopted Xiaodang and Xiaohuaihua as their goddaughters. It would be a good thing to adopt another granddaughter.

With another granddaughter, they will have one more source of comfort.

The most important thing is that unlike adopting a granddaughter, by formally adopting this little girl, the uncle’s surname will be passed down.

"Okay, I'll talk to Wang Deqing about this, and then consult with the relevant departments."

"Okay, okay, I'm relieved now."

The uncle was very happy.

Thinking of the little girl's dazed look, He Yuzhu couldn't help but frown.

That expression clearly showed that he had suffered a huge blow from the death of a loved one, had lost all hope, and didn't know when he would be able to get out of the haze.

Although I can't help everyone, if I encounter it, I will help if I can.

After saying goodbye to the old man, he returned home.

He Yuzhu cleaned the pot and made a pot of popcorn.

The sweet smell filled the entire courtyard.

The sun slowly sets in the west.

A little girl sat at the door, staring blankly.

He Yuzhu looked at her.

I folded the newspaper into a small cup, put some popcorn in it, walked over to her and squatted down.

There was no expression on the clean little face, and the big eyes were clear and transparent, yet seemed empty and lifeless.

He Yuzhu saw this, smiled gently, picked up a piece of popcorn and gently put it into her mouth.

The little girl was stunned, and He Yuzhu's warm smile gradually reflected in her empty eyes.

Putting the popcorn in her hand, he left.

The afterglow of the setting sun fills the earth.

A figure was reflected in those empty eyes, and a faint light quietly spread in the corners of the eyes.

inside the house.

He Nianqiu smelled the sweet fragrance, climbed out of the crib and walked towards the living room.

When he saw the popcorn on the table, his eyes lit up and he immediately grabbed one to taste it.

The wonderful sweetness explodes on your taste buds.

He Nianqiu was so happy that he almost jumped up.

Even happier than when dad and Zhou Xiaobai were together.

Day after day, life passes by peacefully.

But He Yuzhu was somewhat helpless.

The weather improved and became sunny and bright.

But the trees that were blown down by the wind are still there, and the accumulated water has not yet receded. These all need to be cleaned up and repaired, and that takes time.

The promise to Lou Xiao'e that she would go to Hong Kong for one month every year could no longer be fulfilled.

As the director of a steel rolling mill, she was unable to go south, and a swim at the beach became an unfulfilled wish. It was not until the golden autumn of the following year that the situation improved slightly. With the help of relatives, she passed a message to the work team in Xiangdao. After several twists and turns, the message finally reached Lou Xiao'e.

【Everything is fine】

He Yuzhu thought about it and only sent these four words.

To others, talking too much can easily cause trouble and bring you into trouble.

This year, besides missing Lou Xiaoe and Sisi whom I could not see,

Life is quiet and peaceful.

The rolling mill is operating normally.

Drink tea and read newspaper every day.

It's another leisurely day.

He Yuzhu was flipping through the newspaper when there was a knock on the door.

Looking up, I unexpectedly found Director Yang standing at the door.

"Surprised."

Director Yang walked into the room with a smile.

He Yuzhu nodded. They had been busy with their own things over the past year and had met only a few times.

Director Yang's sudden visit didn't seem like he was just visiting for no reason.

"If you have anything to say, just tell me."

He Yuzhu asked directly.

Director Yang did not beat around the bush and said solemnly:

"Something has changed recently. We are trying to reform the factories. The steel mill is a pilot. I want to hear your opinion on whether the rolling mill should be included. This is unknown water. It is still unknown whether it will be good or bad.

“The reform is generally about expanding authority, reducing taxes, and passing on benefits to enterprises. After the reform pilot, factories will have more autonomy in operation;

"If the factory improves in all aspects after the reform, it is likely to be promoted. I suggest you consider participating..."

He Yuzhu couldn't help but fall into deep thought. It would naturally be a good thing if the factory could be reformed.

The iron rice bowl is good for workers, because it won't break no matter how hard you try, and it can be passed down.

But it is also because of this that there are serious drawbacks in the management system. People feel safe making mistakes and being lazy at work, and employees are more or less lax in discipline and not serious about their work.

With a fixed monthly salary and doing the same job for a long time, motivation will naturally decline.

The steel rolling mill is pretty good. It often organizes study breaks. The workers are fully aware of the importance of a stable job and have a positive attitude towards work.

Some places are really a sight to behold. The workers have no enthusiasm, do their work perfunctorily and just muddle through.

If we compare a factory to a train,

This train has been running for too long and is carrying too many people. It is difficult to move forward under the heavy pressure and the way forward is unclear. We must find a new track for the train, otherwise it will face the risk of derailment.

This is just a question of employees' attitude towards work.

What’s even more troublesome is that the factory lacks autonomy and everything has to be reported to higher authorities.

For example, when building a new workshop, after it is reported, someone has to calculate how many bricks, cement, and steel are needed, how much they will cost, how to transport them, where to get them from, how many workers are needed for the new workshop, and what the annual output will be. Everything needs to be carefully calculated and planned.

Then coordinate with other departments.

The surface is orderly, but the biggest problem is inefficiency.

In the past, the steel rolling mill wanted to renovate the heating furnace and build additional workshops to expand production, but it was not approved for many years. Although there were factors such as weather, it also reflected the low efficiency.

With the right to operate independently, everything will be very different.

After thinking about it,

He Yuzhu asked: "With the expansion of authority, to what extent can we operate independently? Will it be completely decentralized?"

“It has not been decided yet.”

Director Yang shook his head and said seriously:

"We just have this intention, but it's still in the discussion stage. We don't have any ready-made experience to draw on, so we have to rely on trial and error. If the steel mills participate in the reform, you can put forward any ideas or suggestions you have, so that we can pool wisdom."

"I'll go back and think about it."

He Yuzhu thought about it for a moment and did not refuse.

"I'll write it down when I've thought of it, and bring it to Yu Shui the next time he goes to the steel mill."

"You have no ambition at all."

Hearing this, Director Yang immediately criticized him unhappily: "I asked you to be the deputy director, but you pushed it to Yu Shui. I asked you to be in charge of the steel mill, but you gave it to Yu Shui. You really have nothing to do. Think about when I was the director, I was in charge of production and safety, so busy that I didn't even have time to eat. Now look at your comfortable life, and I'm so angry that my teeth itch."

He Yuzhu glanced at him and said leisurely:

"You deserve to be tired. You just won't let go of the power you have. If you're not tired, who will be?"

“It has nothing to do with decentralization.”

Director Yang was even more displeased, and he straightened his back and said seriously:

"This is a sense of responsibility. Managers must be at the forefront. If the management does not keep a tight grip, the workers will be more lax, not active at work, and slack off. How can production tasks be completed?"

"If you continue like this, how can a girl like Yu Shui control the workers? If you fail to complete the production task, you will lose your position as factory director!"

"I'm sorry, this year's production task was completed ahead of schedule in the middle of the year."

He Yuzhu calmly flipped through the newspaper in his hand.

"It seems that you are working so hard, but that's all. It would be better for me to let go, delegate power, and have some free time. Why does the factory need to reform? Isn't it because we are managing too much, considering too many details, and the burden is too heavy, making it difficult to move forward?"

“As long as we grasp the general direction and delegate power, things will be much simpler;

"The dragon gate is wide open, and the fish in the rivers are jumping in. How can there be no dragon and tiger talents among the crowd of ten thousand people? Whoever can do it will do it."

Director Yang's eyes widened in shock for a long while, then he quickly picked up the kettle and filled the enamel pot with water. His face was filled with a friendly smile, and his eyes were wrinkled with smile: "Xiao He, tell me how you came up with this trick, so that I can learn from you."

"It's actually quite simple."

He Yuzhu did not hide anything and said calmly:

"We set up a women's inspection team to check discipline every day. Anyone who slacks off, doesn't work seriously, or produces substandard products will have their salary cut in half immediately. They will be given a month's vacation and have to come to the factory every day to study. If they don't come, the other half of their salary will be deducted as well."

"The iron rice bowl cannot be broken, but we can put a lid on it. With a lid, it is hard not to work hard."

Director Yang's eyes widened and he asked in disbelief:

"It's that simple?"

"How much more complicated could it be?"

He Yuzhu glanced at him, then calmly flipped through the newspaper.

"Is it really that simple?"

Director Yang frowned and thought for a moment, then asked curiously:

"Why does it have to be a female inspection team? Can't it be men? They look more dignified."

"When power is great, it is easy to produce a lot of people like Deputy Director Li, but the opposite is not the case."

He Yuzhu's expression became serious and he said earnestly:

“The most important thing is that it is not easy for the female workers in the female inspection team to find a partner. As a factory manager, I have to think about their personal problems;

Checking discipline every day is also helping them to make connections. There are so many unmarried young men in the factory, and they can choose whoever they like first.

"Let's not talk about anything else. Just stare at each other day after day. If one day they fall in love, it will lead to a beautiful marriage."

"In addition to strict discipline,"

He Yuzhu hesitated for a moment, then continued:

“If the factory can operate independently, it can adjust the wage system, with wages divided into basic wages and bonuses. The better the work, the more money you get each month, which exceeds the original fixed salary;

"On the other hand, those who are lazy and slack will receive less bonuses, and their wages will naturally be lower. This is the only way to effectively solve the problem of low employee enthusiasm and use money to push them forward."

Director Yang listened thoughtfully.

He Yuzhu looked at him and said nothing more.

As for written opinions, I don't intend to say too much.

Some advanced and revolutionary suggestions may not be applicable at present.

The road to factory reform is full of unknowns. It requires stepping on the brakes while crossing the river by feeling the stones, constantly adjusting direction, and trial and error, rather than relying on a single order to accomplish everything overnight.

This requires hundreds or even thousands of people to brainstorm and make continuous adjustments.

An individual's opinion is insignificant and must be recognized and supported by the majority as feasible, and can be tried out in a pilot plant first.

The most fundamental problem is the iron rice bowl system.

With a stable job in hand, workers have nothing to fear. Even if the wage system is adjusted and there are bonus incentives, it is only a temporary incentive.

Over time,

There will always be a small number of people who continue to slack off, making minor mistakes without making any major mistakes, and it is difficult to find an immediate solution. In modern society, where corporate management is so strict, this phenomenon is not uncommon.

In today's context of stable jobs, this kind of mentality is even more difficult to eliminate.

Even if wages are deducted, it can only be deducted for half a month at most. The whole family needs to eat, and all the money cannot be deducted. If they starve, the negative impact will be huge. Maintaining basic living security is a must, but this also gives these people the confidence to be lazy.

However, it is simply impossible to directly break the iron rice bowl at present. That would be tantamount to destroying the Great Wall, with disastrous consequences.

Moreover, the vast majority of workers are hardworking and diligent, and we cannot deny the efforts of the majority just because of a small group of people.

"Wages are related to the livelihood of every working family and are a good breakthrough point,"

Director Yang pondered for a moment and said solemnly:

"If you want to write an opinion letter, you should expand on this idea and make it more specific."

"Row."

He Yuzhu nodded in agreement.