The sun is rising slowly, and the streets in Qindong County are slowly becoming lively with the sounds of people and the sound of machines in the distance.
Lin Xiao and other temporary workers were pulled by a large truck to the cotton spinning factory to build employee dormitories.
Since it was the first day of work, Lao Xu came to take care of Lin Xiao under the arrangement of the team leader. Their work was relatively simple, but all of them were heavy physical work.
Moving bricks, transporting cement, unloading steel bars, it's all a mess of chores they have to do.
The more diligent Lin Xiao was, the more the so-called big workers (regular workers) liked to call him Lin Xiao. One moment, they called him to unload cement on the truck, and the next moment, they asked him to unload sand.
In short, he was asked to do the heaviest work, and he was not left idle.
Lao Xu couldn't stand it anymore, so he stepped forward to say a few words for Lin Xiao. Unexpectedly, he received a scolding from the team leader.
In order to save money in the morning, Lin Xiao only ate two steamed buns in the cafeteria. Such a heavy and strenuous work soon made his stomach growl.
When he persisted until eleven o'clock, he really couldn't hold on any longer.
Just when Lin Xiao found an opportunity to stand down and rest, Team Leader Niu, who was leading the class, came over.
This is a guy in his thirties with a sharp mouth and a monkey cheek. He takes advantage of his status as a regular worker and is very considerate of these temporary workers.
"You're so ignorant on your first day at work? You have to be smart and don't always think about being lazy.
Go and unload the truck of cement that just came in. You are not allowed to leave work until the unloading is complete. "
When Lin Xiao heard this, he couldn't help but burst out in anger.
"You want me to unload it alone? I've unloaded several cars today and I really can't unload it anymore. How about I unload it in the afternoon?"
Lin Xiao suppressed his anger again and tried his best to speak calmly.
But what Lin Xiao didn't expect was that Team Leader Niu smiled coldly and said, "No! Get out if you can't do it. There is no shortage of temporary workers for the second construction of the city to do hard work."
He was so unkind and treated him like a beast. Lin Xiao couldn't help clenching his fists.
"What? Are you still not convinced? Let me tell you, when you work here, you have to listen to me. Unless you have a backing, otherwise you should put down your pride, work hard like an old cow, and be obedient."
Team Leader Niu said, and lightly patted Lin Xiao's face twice in a provocative manner.
Just when Lin Xiao was about to burst out, suddenly a figure flashed and Chen Xiaodong came over.
"Old cow! You are really awesome. How dare you speak to my boss like this? Then you no longer have me, Chen Xiaodong, in your eyes?"
Chen Xiaodong had a cigarette in his mouth, and he nudged Team Leader Niu with his belly a little boldly.
Team Leader Niu grinned and took a step back.
"Don't be ridiculous. I haven't seen the three of you all morning. Just leave this matter alone. Someone has to do the work!"
Team Leader Niu was a little timid when he said this, and his voice became extremely soft.
But Chen Xiaodong didn't listen to him. He scolded in a cold voice: "What the hell, I've been working with the foreman. If you don't believe it, let's ask the foreman."
"Okay, okay, I'm blind! Then just leave this matter alone."
Team Leader Niu's expression changed slightly, and he said with great embarrassment in front of Lin Xiao.
Chen Xiaodong glared and said, "Not only are you blind, you are also deaf. I told you that Lin Xiao is my boss and I will do his work. If you trouble him again, don't blame me for being rude."
"What?"
…
Team Leader Niu's eyes were as big as eggs because Chen Xiaodong had not seen him work since he went to work. He had to work for Lin Xiao today. Did the sun come out from the west?
In addition, what Team Leader Niu is a little confused about is how the new Lin Xiao became Chen Xiaodong's boss. Does Lin Xiao have an ulterior and mysterious background?
While Team Leader Niu was worrying about this matter, Chen Xiaodong had already called more than ten temporary workers. They swarmed over and a truckload of cement was unloaded in a short time.
Lin Xiao looked at Chen Xiaodong directing everyone to unload cement. He suddenly felt that this Chen Xiaodong was a bit of a jerk, but he was not hopeless.
At noon, the workers of the city's second construction had a meal in the canteen of the cotton spinning factory. Everyone had bought their meal tickets in advance, but Lin Xiao had just arrived and he didn't have them.
"Here! Use mine, I'll go home and eat."
Just when Lin Xiao was having trouble with the meal tickets, Chen Xiaodong came over. He stuffed a stack of meal tickets into Lin Xiao's hand, then shook his long hair coolly, turned around and left quickly.
Lao Xu ran over from the side and asked a little puzzled: "What's going on with Chen Xiaodong? Why can't I understand it more and more?"
"It's just that you don't understand, go and eat!"
Lin Xiao smiled happily, took the bowl and went to the staff canteen of the cotton spinning factory.
Since it was meal time, the canteen was full of female employees wearing white coats and white hats.
As soon as Lin Xiao and others entered, they felt that the style of the cafeteria had changed drastically. They were all rough old men, and they were all very dirty.
Looking at these female employees, the white coats they wear are very clean, and many of them are young and beautiful girls.
Lin Xiao felt inferior as soon as he walked in, so instead of pushing to the front to get food, he found a seat and sat down first.
"Come! You eat the meal I made first. I see you haven't had any time this morning. You must be exhausted!"
Following the sound, a woman in a white coat sat in front of Lin Xiao, and she pushed the lunch box in her hand over.
Lin Xiao was slightly startled and quickly took a closer look.
"Ah! Liu Qingqing? How could it be you?"
Lin Xiao was a little excited. He was really surprised to meet an acquaintance in such a place, and it was Liu Qingqing.
Liu Qingqing smiled sweetly and said: "The place where you work is next to our workshop. I am on the second floor, so I saw you as soon as you came here today.
It's a shame to let you do such a job! But it’s better than farming at home. "
Lin Xiao shook his head in embarrassment and said, "I think it's pretty good. Besides, as a veteran, what talents can I have?"
"No! I think you have quite a business acumen. You should have been self-employed. Selling pork is the best example."
When Liu Qingqing said this, she was convinced by Lin Xiao.
In fact, Lin Xiao has also thought about this problem, but the key to the problem is that he has no money.
"Ha! Let's work here first! You eat, and I'll get food."
Lin Xiao said and stood up hurriedly.
But his movements were not as fast as Liu Qingqing's, and the bowl he placed on the table had been snatched away by Liu Qingqing.
"You eat first. It won't taste good when it's cold. I'll fight. I know this place better than you."
Liu Qingqing said, then twisted her beautiful body and walked away.
Lin Xiao couldn't hold it any longer, so he quickly opened the lunch box and took a look, ha! It's still pork slices fried with cabbage, covered with white rice.
Let me try it myself, it will definitely be potatoes and steamed buns again.
No matter, let’s settle down our stomach first.
Picking up the chopsticks, Lin Xiao ate like crazy, causing several female workers around to cover their mouths and laugh.
When Liu Qingqing came back from cooking, Lin Xiao had already placed the empty lunch box beside him.
"You also eat in our canteen at night. I heard that the food here is better than the one in the second city building, and it's also cheaper."
As Liu Qingqing said that, she started to eat.
Lin Xiao looked at Liu Qingqing's bowl. He smiled a little awkwardly and said, "You didn't get yourself any meat or vegetables?"
"I prepare meat dishes specially for you. I eat vegetarian dishes. Eating meat will make you gain weight."
Liu Qingqing said and smiled happily at Lin Xiao again.
