At about 9 a.m. the next day, Zhang Zhifei was fishing in the office when he received a notice from the office saying that factory director Li Huaide was looking for him.
Zhang Zhifei guessed that it was about the May Day Labor Medal. He straightened his clothes and reported to Li Huaide's office.
"Director Li, are you looking for me?" Zhang Zhifei asked respectfully.
"Zhifei is here, sit down." Li Huaide asked Bai Bin to make Zhang Zhifei a cup of tea.
Then he said to him: "In a moment, the reporters from our Metallurgical Newspaper will interview you. You go to the workshop now, and they will interview you in the workshop."
"Director Li, I have never been interviewed by a reporter. What should I say?"
"It's okay. Just answer the reporter's questions and cooperate with them in taking photos. Everything has been arranged."
Zhang Zhifei nodded clearly and said hello in advance. The purpose of the show was obvious.
Although he was reluctant to do this, his arms could not twist his thighs, so he could only go to the workshop and wait as arranged.
"Also, you should also understand what to say and what not to say during interviews, especially not to say anything that is not conducive to unity. The political stance must be firm." Li Huaide warned uneasily.
"Director Li, don't worry, I know what to do."
After leaving Li Huaide's office, Zhang Zhifei returned to his office, put on his safety helmet, picked up his work log, and walked to the workshop.
"Chief Zhang, are you here today? Do you have any good ideas?" Hou Zhengyu asked with a smile. The two became friends because of Yi Zhonghai.
"No, a reporter will come to interview you later. Please tell everyone to be serious and follow the operating procedures without violating any rules." Zhang Zhifei warned.
"Reporters are coming, and I'm going to be promoted again." Hou Zhengyu said enviously.
Then he shouted to the workers: "Pay attention, reporters will come to our workshop for interviews later. Please work hard and follow the requirements. No violations are allowed, otherwise we will not be lenient."
"Director, where are the reporters from?"
"Is she a female reporter?" This is a pervert who has infiltrated among the people.
"Get out of here and work hard." Hou Zhengyu scolded with a smile.
Zhang Zhifei put on his safety helmet, took his work diary and pretended to observe, jotting down something from time to time.
Less than half an hour after Zhang Zhifei arrived at the workshop, two reporters, a man and a woman, led by Bai Bin, came to the workshop where Hou Zhengyu worked.
"Director Hou, where is Section Chief Zhang?" Bai Bin asked.
"Secretary Bai, Section Chief Zhang is explaining techniques to the workers over there!" Hou Zhengyu explained.
"Journalist friends, how about I call Section Chief Zhang over?" Bai Bin asked.
"Secretary Bai, we don't need it for the time being. Let's interview comrades among the workers first, instead of looking for Section Chief Zhang." The female reporter refused with a smile.
Zhang Zhifei came to Hou Zhengyu's workshop because he was familiar with this workshop. He had taught them the process and operating specifications. As a half-master, no one would trouble him.
Sure enough, when interviewed by reporters, almost all workers spoke highly of Zhang Zhifei, describing him as a comrade like Lei Feng.
Zhang Zhifei faced the interview, wearing a safety helmet and with motor oil on his hands, looking like a front-line worker.
"Hello, Section Chief Zhang, I am reporter Li Bing."
"Hello, comrade reporter, I am Zhang Zhifei. I'm sorry, I won't shake hands if my hands are dirty." Zhang Zhifei said embarrassedly.
"Chief Zhang, you're welcome. Let's start now." Li Bing replied.
After a pause, he asked again: "As far as I know, you have achieved such achievements in just over three years of work. How do you feel about it?" Li Bing asked.
Zhang Zhifei said humbly: "Hello Reporter Li, these achievements I have achieved are nothing, they are far behind our ancestors. They are all supported by the leadership, and everything just happened at the right time."
"You are too modest. Let's talk about increasing grain production?"
"To be honest, I don't want to mention this. I think my role is extremely limited, but the organization has given me a lot of honors.
"Are you polite?" Li Bing guided Zhang Zhifei to continue answering, but he didn't know that Zhang Zhifei did it deliberately.
"When I dropped out of a technical secondary school due to family reasons, Comrade Li Huaide, the deputy director of our steel rolling mill, encouraged me not to give up my studies and study while working. Finally, with his encouragement, I obtained a technical secondary school diploma and also raised a child. It becomes a study habit.
Later, when I was studying at Yanjing Agricultural School, I met Professor Wang Yanchang. With the help of him and Teacher Yuan of Anjiang Agricultural School, I made rapid progress.
Although hybrid rice was discovered in the end that can increase grain yield, my own agronomic foundation is not solid. As long as the idea is not technical, it was Teacher Yuan from Anjiang Agricultural School who led his team to develop it in the end. That’s why I say that my role is extremely important. limited. "
"Chief Zhang, would you like to talk about the new technological process and safety work practices?"
"Hello reporter, I actually did not invent a new technology. I just innovated the habits of workers and friends, summarized the experience of previous generations, and finally came out with the strong support of factory director Li Huaide."
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Afterwards, the reporter interviewed him about his family and his views on society. Regarding his views on society, Zhang Zhifei always said that he did not understand and refused to answer.
At noon, Li Huaide personally accompanied, Zhang Zhifei and others participated, and entertained two reporters in the canteen of the steel rolling mill. At the dinner table, he heard Li Bing call Li Huaide uncle, and Zhang Zhifei knew that the two were relatives. No wonder the interview did not make things difficult for him.
After seeing off the reporters, Zhang Zhifei returned to his office and waited for the newspaper to report.
The next day, Zhang Zhifei was called to Li Huaide's office again at 10 a.m.
"Sit down, you performed well yesterday. The newspaper has come out and I read it."
"Director Li, you are ridiculously complimentary, and I am telling the truth."
"Okay, let's not talk about this topic anymore. The party committee of the steel rolling mill has just been held to discuss your personnel issues." When Li Huaide said this, he deliberately paused to see Zhang Zhifei's reaction.
"Director Li, what do you want me to do next?" Zhang Zhifei asked pretending to be anxious. He wanted to make Li Huaide feel that he was always under his control.
Sure enough, after listening to Zhang Zhifei's answer, Li Huaide nodded secretly.
Then he said: "After my recommendation and your own success, the factory party committee has made a decision to determine that you are a candidate for inspection as a cadre at the department level. The factory personnel department will conduct an inspection on you this morning."
"Director Li, what is my specific position?" Zhang Zhifei asked in a low voice.
"The head of the Publicity Section is responsible for the internal and external publicity work of the steel rolling mill." Li Huaide explained.
What he didn't say was that he originally wanted Zhang Zhifei to serve in the Security Section, but unfortunately Yang Maode vetoed it, and he ended up in a less important Propaganda Section.
Zhang Zhifei is very satisfied. The publicity work is easy and he does not have to bear big responsibilities.
After expressing his loyalty to Li Huaide, Zhang Zhifei returned to his office and waited for an inspection by the Human Resources Department.
After a while, Sun Jun, deputy director of the Human Resources Department, led a team to inspect Zhang Zhifei. According to the inspection process, the Human Resources Department first announced the inspection discipline, and then talked to Zhang Zhifei's colleagues.
As the key conversation partner, Zhang Zhifei first made a self-evaluation in terms of virtue, ability, diligence, performance and integrity.
Zhang Zhifei said that he has the courage to struggle and complete his job with high quality, is honest and self-disciplined, obeys organizational arrangements and leadership, and is willing to fight for the cause of socialism throughout his life.
After Zhang Zhifei boasted about himself, he also said that if the organization can appoint him, he will continue to work hard, not forget his original intention, and make due contributions in his new job.
Sun Jun, deputy director of the Personnel Department, expressed satisfaction with Zhang Zhifei's answer and asked him to continue to contribute to the cause of socialism.
After talking to colleagues, the Human Resources Department will also conduct an investigation into Zhang Zhifei’s family background.
However, these were just a formality, and had already been investigated when Zhang Zhifei was serving as a deputy section-level cadre during his inspection.
On my way to get off work in the afternoon.
"Zhifei, what happy event happened today that made you so happy?" Yang Manli sat on the back seat of the bicycle, hugging Zhang Zhifei's waist and asked in a low voice.
"Is it so obvious?"
"Of course it's obvious. You can't even smile anymore." Yang Manli laughed.
"you guess?"
"Did you pay for the medal yesterday?" Yang Manli said.
"Su, guess again?"
"The newspaper was released."
"Guess again!"
"No more guessing, just tell them."
What Zhang Zhifei was most afraid of was acting like a spoiled brat, so he hurriedly replied: "I have been promoted to a leading cadre at the department level."
"You have been promoted again, how much salary increase can you get?" Yang Manli's focus is not on the same channel as Zhang Zhifei.
"You, you can't learn from Yan Laoxi and look at money for everything." Zhang Zhifei joked, but still told her that his salary for the next month would be 110.5 yuan.
"Oh my god, there are so many. It's already enough for my March salary. Let's celebrate tonight?" Yang Manli exclaimed.
"Okay, don't make a fuss. It's still an inspection now. There is no specific appointment. Keep a low profile these days and celebrate when the announcement is over." Zhang Zhifei replied while pedaling his bicycle.
After the two returned to the hospital, they did not tell anyone and waited for the announcement.
