Chapter 499
, Point 1: I Want to Go to Changhong Wireless Factory
Chapter 499, Node 1: I Want to Go to Changhong Wireless Factory
At 5:30 p.m., Director Zhang and Zhao Qiuju arrived at the Lin family's house on time.
They've known each other for decades, so they didn't stand on ceremony and poured tea and water for themselves.
Zhao Qiuju was about to go to the kitchen to help cook dumplings when Wang Shuxiang chased her out: "Go sit on the sofa with your husband, I don't need you here."
Lin Xiaohe helped chop the dumpling filling, and Wang Shuxiang rolled out the dumpling wrappers herself.
Lin Da-kuan and his wife were in charge of making dumplings.
Prepare the dumplings early, and when Director Zhang and his family arrive, all you need to do is cook the dumplings, prepare a cold dish, and a braised meat platter, and that will be enough.
Director Zhang brought his own drinks: "Old Lin, come and try this Jiugui liquor, isn't it even better than Moutai?"
In today's society, where the average annual income is 3371 yuan, a bottle of Jiugui liquor priced at over 300 yuan is equivalent to half a month to a month's salary for an ordinary worker. It was also the most popular liquor in the high-end liquor market in the 90s, slightly higher than Moutai, which was priced at 230 yuan.
This bottle of wine was a gift to Zhang Dongliang.
Lin Aiguo sat down: "Haha, then I'll benefit from Lao Zhang's generosity."
"You old man Lin, who are you trying to insult here?"
Lin Aiguo raised his glass: "Isn't this just because I'm waiting for your promotion so I can give my brother a hand?"
Lin Aiguo suffered a major setback 10 years ago and was relegated to this place as a marginal figure.
Zhang Dongliang, who was in the same period, was different. He rose through the ranks, and once the top leader's term expired, Zhang Dongliang was very likely to be promoted again.
Hearing his old friend's praise, Zhang Dongliang felt a sweet warmth in his heart.
The two exchanged compliments, which made Lin Xiaohe, who was listening nearby, doze off.
Lin Xiaohe has never liked such polite and clichéd remarks, and she often fails to understand the implied meanings in others' words. One could say she's a rather straightforward and willful person. Later, however, she relied entirely on her abilities and no longer needed to understand such words.
Fortunately, tonight is a family dinner, so the two of them won't have to stay up all night.
Zhao Qiuju ate dumplings one after another, praising them incessantly: "Shuxiang's cooking is still the best. No matter how I make it, I can't make it taste like yours."
“If you like it, come to my house anytime. I’ll prepare another bag for you later; it’s frozen outside. You can take it back and put it on the balcony. Whenever you want to eat it, you can just cook it. It’s very convenient.”
In front of familiar people, Zhao Qiuju was very outgoing: "Okay, then I won't stand on ceremony. By the way, what are your thoughts on Xiao He?"
Wang Shuxiang sighed: "Her dad made her go on a blind date with a big boss who owns a factory in Guangzhou. This brat doesn't want to go at all, and she made a scene about it last night."
Director Zhang raised an eyebrow: "The big boss?"
Lin Aiguo got angry when he brought this up: "You should have met Old Chen's distant nephew. He's 1.8 meters tall and has a decent appearance."
Director Zhang: "I remember now, he is indeed a very outstanding young man, and a top student from a finance and economics university."
Lin Aiguo slapped his thigh, full of regret: "That's right! What good companies are there in our county? As for the good companies in the province, we can't get involved. This Tiger Girl can't tell the difference between good and bad, making it seem like I'm trying to harm her."
"Haha, the girl's grown up and starting to have her own ideas." Zhang Dongliang looked at Lin Xiaohe with a smile and asked with concern, "Xiaohe, tell Uncle Zhang what you think, why don't you want to go on blind dates?"
Lin Xiaohe had a vague idea about the matter of divine right: "Uncle Zhang, I'm only 20 years old, the age to work hard, why get married? My dad should be thinking about finding me a good job instead." These words drew frequent glances from Lin Dakuan and his wife.
Lin Aiguo's chances of advancement are slim, and his connections are dwindling. What if Lin Xiaohe uses them all, and he can't use them when he wants to?
Lin Dakuan adopted an elder brother's tone and criticized, "Xiaohe, you're wrong to think like that. In the current situation, it's so difficult to arrange jobs. We should rely on ourselves as much as possible. Look at me, I haven't caused Dad any worry about my job."
Lin Xiaohe wasn't going to indulge him: "Back then, when you graduated from junior college, you were guaranteed a job. I vaguely remember that you were initially assigned to a township. You didn't get promoted to the county because of your own abilities, did you? Your dad played a big part in that."
Lin Aiguo was extremely embarrassed: "What nonsense are you talking about!"
There are some things that everyone knows, but to put them out in the open is to avoid politics.
Zhang Dongliang is a retired military officer, and he particularly admires the energetic spirit of young people.
The Lin family's young lady looks quiet and gentle, but I never expected her to be such a stubborn girl inside.
Zhang Dongliang laughed and said, "What Xiaohe said is not wrong at all. Old Lin, you can't be biased. Everyone says that women can hold up half the sky. I think Xiaohe has great potential and ambitions."
People in leadership positions always have a way of speaking that sounds nice.
Lin Xiaohe curled her lips and pressed on, "Uncle Zhang is the one who recognizes heroes. Dad, don't you have the eyes to see through my appearance and discover the shining points in my heart?"
"Get out of here. You're getting all worked up just because I called you fat. Your Uncle Zhang was just being polite; you really took it to heart?"
Lin Xiaohe: "I don't care. If you don't arrange a job for me, I'll stay at home and never get married."
Zhang Dongliang was surprised and raised an eyebrow, saying, "You kid, there's something behind your words. Tell me, which position have you set your sights on? As long as it's not an exception, even if your dad won't get it for you, I will."
As expected of people who have been in politics for many years, they saw through Lin Xiaohe as soon as she let slip a hint.
Lin Aiguo grumbled and looked at Lin Xiaohe, but didn't say anything to stop her.
Lin Xiaohe stared at everyone in the room and said firmly, "I want to go to Changhong Radio Factory."
Ok? !
Everyone present was astonished.
Lin Dakuan blurted out, "Xiao He, are you crazy? The radio factory is about to go bankrupt, what are you going there for? To starve?"
Wang Shuxiang frowned and looked apologetically at Zhang Ju and his wife: "The child is ignorant. She didn't think things through before she ran out. We can't let her go wherever she wants."
Lin Aiguo also said, "That's not a good place. None of the businesses in our county are good places either. If you really want to work, I'll arrange for you to work in the township government. You won't earn much money, and you won't have to take on too much responsibility. Anyway, you're a girl, and you can find a good family to marry into and never have to worry about anything for the rest of your life."
Unlike in later generations, government employees today are not required to take exams for entry; most can be assigned or appointed through connections.
Lin Aiguo was, after all, a bureau chief in Anning County, so he did have some ability.
Lin Xiaohe was adamant: "I just want to go there."
This stubbornness made Lin Aiguo laugh in exasperation: "Can't get through to you, huh? Fine, whatever. What position do you want?"
Lin Xiaohe hesitated for a moment before speaking, "Factory Director."