Yang Liufang went out to find a place to make a phone call. Because he was walking in a hurry, he felt cold after walking a long way, and then realized that he had forgotten to put on his coat. The underground mall itself is warm, and there is heating in the mall, so you don't feel cold. As soon as he went out, a cold wind hit him, making Liu Fang shiver. He hunched his shoulders, held his arms with his hands, and jogged all the way to a nearby store with a public phone number written on it.
"Boss, please make a call."
"Let's call, it's 1.5 yuan in the city and 3 yuan for long distance. If it takes less than a minute, it will be counted as one minute." After hearing this, Yang Liufang felt that it was reasonable and did not hesitate.
"Oh, I got it, I'll hit the city."
Yang Liufang dialed the key, and the phone rang several times before someone answered. It was Xiaoga.
"Master, the sound of the air pump and spray gun was too loud just now, so I didn't hear it. What do you need, please? I'll take care of it."
"Oh, Xiao Ga, go find the head of Shitou Village and ask him to call four more able-bodied people from the village to come to Xizhou with our furniture installation truck to move and place the counters."
"Okay, Master, I'll go now."
"Don't worry, you go to the canteen first and let the master cook... I'll see a few people. I'll cook meals for 12 people and take them back to Xizhou in the car."
"OK."
"This does not include food for your workers in the factory."
"I understand, Master. Is there anything else you would like to order?"
"No, let's go get busy."
"Okay, Master, goodbye."
"See you."
Yang Liufang hung up the phone, paid the money, walked out of the door, hunched his neck and hugged his arms, and trotted back the way he came, towards the underground shopping mall.
Before noon, four villagers arranged by the village chief to be responsible for loading and unloading arrived following Zhang Feng's car. The two workers who were responsible for loading and unloading here were given a new lease of life when they saw helpers. Because they are all from the same village, everyone is having fun and working at the same time. It is much easier for the six loaders to load and unload goods, move the counters and carry glass in the venue.
"Brothers, follow the red line and place these counters with the cabinet doors facing inwards." Shi Yong explained while helping Master and Shi Fang to glue the glass. Because he was careless, he was not good at the delicate work of glass glue, but this Under his leadership, 600 sets of counters were successfully completed in ten days, which made him truly outstanding in the factory.
Yang Liufang and his apprentices and workers were so busy that they forgot to get off work. It was not until Qin Jiajun and Yanhua rushed over to see them that Yang Liufang realized that it was past the end of get off work time and everyone was already hungry, but no one complained.
"Brother Qin, sister-in-law Yanhua, are you here?" Yang Liufang stood up to soothe his sore back.
"Yeah, it's almost seven o'clock. How many more are there? Everyone hasn't eaten yet."
"Oh, it's so late, there's no alarm clock, there's no time, and there are probably more than 100 groups. Everyone hasn't eaten yet. Okay, everyone, stop now, stop doing it, and come back after eating."
"Brother Qin, let's go eat beef noodles together. Are there any around here?"
"It's not far from home. I'll take everyone there."
"Okay. Everyone, get dressed. There is no heating outside. It's cold. Don't catch a cold." Yang Liufang ordered everyone while putting down the glue gun, finding his coat and putting it on.
A group of more than a dozen people walked to a beef noodle restaurant not far away. Since it was dinner time, the beef noodle restaurant was quite crowded. In Xizhou, for a local beef noodle restaurant to survive, the taste is basically recognized, otherwise there would be no repeat customers.
"Sister-in-law, I know you are in charge of the money in your family. After all your hard work, go ahead and order noodles for everyone. 12 meat and eggs for two. You can ask my brother to reimburse the expenses tomorrow."
"Go, go ahead. I'm in charge of the money, but you, Brother Qin, are in charge of the house. Okay." Yanhua excused her husband and went over to order some noodles. When the boss heard that he ordered 12 bowls at once, he also smiled. Yanhua also told her bosses, who do heavy work in shopping malls, to have more noodles.
"Okay, I got it. Find a place to sit, and I'll call you." The ramen master said simply, without stopping, kneading and pulling the noodles quickly, and then throwing the noodles up high. Fall into the tumbling soup pot.
The noodles came out bowl after bowl, and the extra beef was served on small plates. Shi Yong and Shi Fang were more discerning, and besides the fact that Yang Liufang, Qin Jiajun and Yanhua were all from their village, they invited everyone to get some noodles. The two gave it to Qin Jiajun and Yanhua first, and then to the master, and then everyone took their own.
Twelve people ate noodles with garlic. The more people there were, the more delicious the meal was. Everyone quickly finished their noodles and soup. Those who brought water cups filled the store with boiling water. Those who didn't brought glasses also went to the beef noodle shop's window to ask for a bowl of noodle soup from the boss.
After eating the noodles, the group meandered back. Yang Liufang saw off Yanhua and Qin Jiajun outside, and told him to arrange for Zhang Feng or himself to come tomorrow to take everyone back to the factory to rest. After they left, Yang Liufang also returned to the scene and continued to assemble the counter with everyone. He was busy until late at night before the installation was completed.
Yang Liufang was going to open a hotel room for the workers so that they could go back to sleep. The workers said that there were still three or four hours left and it was not worth opening a hotel. Everyone had coats and there was heating here, so they could just lie down on the floor and take a nap. . Yang Liufang thought that it was better to share the money for booking the hotel with everyone, so that everyone's hard work day and night would not be in vain. Simply lay down your military coat and sleep here with everyone else.
Everyone fell asleep one after another. After a while, loud snoring sounded. Yang Liufang was also very sleepy and closed his eyes unconsciously.
In the morning, Yang Liufang was woken up by Zhang Feng who came to take everyone back to the factory. He first asked Zhang Feng to send the workers back, but he had to stay and wait for the head office leaders to come over for acceptance.
"Shi Yong, Shi Fang, you go back and have a day off, and your wages will still be paid. Come in early tomorrow, and then seize the time to finish the nine sets of wedding furniture from the year before."
"I understand, thank you, Master. Let's go back first."
"Take everyone to the canteen for dinner. Brother Feng, don't forget to bring lunch back to the supply and marketing cooperative."
"OK."
Near noon, President Gong of Xizhou Supply and Marketing Cooperative, followed by Accountant Li and Wang Yanhua, came to the scene under the guidance of President Liu of Chengbei Supply and Marketing Cooperative and President Li of Xiguan Supply and Marketing Cooperative. I am very satisfied with the clean frameless glass display windows based on the white counters, which are placed completely in accordance with the established business areas and are orderly.
"Dear leaders, there is a 1.1-meter light tube in the window of each counter. The wires have been connected. I just couldn't find the socket for taking the electricity, so I put it here." Yang Liufang picked up a plug and let it go. Leaders look.
"Well, not bad, President Li, let your electrician come over and turn on the electricity and give it a try."
"Okay, President Gong. Electrician, on-site electrician."
"Hey, leader, what's wrong?" The electrician came to them at a trot.
"Go find a power source and try the light inside the counter."
"Okay." The electrician ran out to find the power supply. After connecting it, it turned out to be no problem. Moreover, under the illumination of fluorescent lights, the entire counter looked more eye-catching.
"Well, not bad, not bad. This is the effect I want."
"Then since there is no problem, leaders, please allocate the project funds to us. The Chinese New Year is coming soon, and the factory has to rush to make a batch of furniture, because Manager Wang and others have pledged too much to us, and our workers' wages are only two or three I haven’t received my monthly payment and I’m very anxious for money.”
"Accountant Li, then you can give Xiao Yang and the others the payment in the afternoon and follow the procedures."
"President Gong, our money is fine and can be transferred to our account at any time. It's just that the money from the Commerce Bureau hasn't arrived yet."
"Urgent them. What's going on with the Commerce Bureau? They're dragging their feet on things."
"Yes, the leader, but I have urged him several times. Sometimes no one answers the phone, so I will call again in the afternoon." Accountant Li said awkwardly.
"Boss, why don't we contact Deputy Director Li of the Commercial Bureau this afternoon? He has ordered a set of furniture for his son's wedding from us. The deposit has been paid. I think we can help." Yanhua saw that Accountant Li was in trouble. , thinking that the deputy director of the Commerce Bureau had ordered furniture for his son in the store, he hurriedly came out to save Accountant Li, the person who controlled his financial lifeline.
"Well, that's fine. Then it's all down to you, Xiao Wang."
"It's okay, President Gong, I just have this opportunity."
"When the money arrives, transfer it to others as soon as possible."
"Okay, President Gong."
After everyone left, Accountant Li hugged Yanhua and said, "Thank you, Manager Wang."
"Thank you for nothing. We are all colleagues. Besides, you are my God of Wealth. Isn't that the only way to do business? If it's convenient for you, it's convenient for us too!" Yanhua said softly.
"Yeah. Don't worry, Manager Wang, your family's transfer will definitely be timely." Accountant Li understood what Yanhua meant and answered readily.
Yang Liufang followed Yanhua, put everyone in the car, and then took President Li's car back to the Chengbei Supply and Marketing Cooperative. When they arrived at the supply and marketing cooperative, Zhang Feng sent the workers back. Because Yang Liufang and Yanhua had not returned from accepting acceptance at the project site, the tightly packed lunch they brought back had not yet been opened. Just in time to invite President Li to eat together, Li Tongfu also asked Wang Shan to go to the daily miscellaneous store and buy a bottle of good wine.
"The food in your factory is good!" President Li praised when he saw the food.
"The president has given me the award. It's just a bit simple. If you have the opportunity to invite the leader to inspect our factory someday, please try the craftsmanship of our cafeteria master."
"Okay, okay, I'll definitely go there if I have the chance."
After the pleasant lunch, Zhang Feng wanted to send Yang Liufang back. Yang Liufang wondered if it was worth the trip by himself. In addition, the sky was cloudy again and there were signs of snow, so he asked Zhang Feng: "How about the food delivery in the canteen?" Have you passed?"
"It was delivered to the car yesterday."
"Okay. Then I'll take the bus back by myself. Is it worth the trip alone? It depends on the weather. Don't let it snow when you come back."
"Are you sure you can do it?" Li Tongfu asked with concern.
"Of course, brother, don't forget, I was much harder than this back then."
Yang Liufang took a bus to Yantan and caught another ride-hailer. Because the road was repaired, he only needed to give the master two yuan, and the driver was happy to send him directly to the furniture factory.
When we returned to the furniture factory, snowflakes were already falling. Yang Liufang stood at the gate of the furniture factory, looking at the falling snowflakes at the end of the year and the beginning of the year, as if they were washing away the fatigue of these years for him.
