“Little Chen, please sit down.”
“Don’t get too agitated, there’s nothing that can’t be discussed.”
Section Chief Yan interjected, trying to persuade him.
The two, one attacking and one defending, worked very well together.
Persuasion is a technical skill.
Both Section Chief Yan and Hong Shengcai were very experienced with people like Chen Jianye.
“I’m not agitated, I just feel it’s unfair to my father.”
“He was a Third-Level Carpentry, while Jia Dongxu was only a First-Level Fitter. Why did Jia Dongxu receive so much more compensation than my father?”
“If the Rolling Mill had compensated my family with a few hundred yuan back then, perhaps my mother wouldn’t have died.”
Chen Jianye sat down with a thud, his tone still very agitated.
His agitation was feigned.
Mainly, one needed to project an aura during negotiations.
Being too polite wouldn't get him the money.
Section Chief Yan and Hong Shengcai exchanged glances, seeing the difficulty in their old friend’s eyes.
In their eyes, this young man, Chen Jianye, had come with a belly full of grievances, and if they didn't give him a satisfactory outcome, they feared he wouldn't be appeased.
“The past is the past. I understand that you are developing well now, and your technical skills are improving quickly.”
“Your parents, knowing this from the afterlife, must be very pleased.”
Section Chief Yan’s tone softened, employing a conciliatory approach.
Chen Jianye tactically took a drink of water.
“Comrade Chen Jianye, what special treatment do you need from the Rolling Mill? You must tell us so we can help you.”
Hong Shengcai asked directly.
“First, give me the Rolling Mill’s subsidy. The subsidy my father could have received certainly can’t be less than Jia Dongxu’s.”
“The Rolling Mill also needs to agree to let me skip levels in the transfer examination in the second half of the year. My technical skills are improving very quickly, and level-by-level examinations restrict my career development.”
Chen Jianye stated his demands.
The idea of the Rolling Mill allowing him to skip levels in the examination was something he had just thought of.
Instead of putting his hopes on Wang Lif, it was better to seize this opportunity and settle it directly.
The Jia Family could directly transfer to First-Level Carpentry; he only wanted to skip levels in an examination, which was nothing at all.
With the Security Section’s influence, it was just a matter of a word.
“Comrade Chen Jianye, I can decide on the second matter now; I agree to let you participate in the skip-level examination.”
“As for the first one, honestly, giving the Jia Family a subsidy of three hundred forty yuan requires Plant Director Yang’s approval from higher-ups, which is truly difficult.”
“I will try my best to apply for you, but I cannot guarantee that exact amount will be approved.”
Section Chief Yan said after some thought.
“Comrade Jianye, Section Chief Yan is genuinely trying to find a solution for you.”
“To let you skip levels in the examination, he has to personally speak with various departments, relying on his reputation.”
“As for applying for your subsidy, to my knowledge, the specific amount of subsidies within the Rolling Mill should be around a hundred yuan. It’s very difficult to get a subsidy of three hundred forty yuan.”
“I hope you are mentally prepared. If it cannot be done, it’s not that we aren’t helping you, but that it truly is difficult.”
Hong Shengcai cooperated from the side.
At this point, it depended on whose skin was thicker.
A sensible person would say some polite words at this moment.
They would ask the Security Section to do their best to help, and if they couldn't, they wouldn't blame the Security Section.
If he forcefully threatened for the subsidy and offended the Security Section, if they ever met again in the future, he would definitely be controlled by the Security Section.
Towards women, the Security Section cared about their reputation and didn't want to fight with women.
Towards men, the Security Section, though not fierce, was still a formidable presence.
“If the amount isn’t enough, a bicycle ticket to cover the deficit is also acceptable.”
Chen Jianye said very understandingly.
He had been coveting a bicycle for a long time.
A bicycle bought from the Black Market had no proof of purchase, and this alone made it unusable.
Second-hand bicycles were dilapidated, costing no less than new ones, essentially patched together by the 'Eight-Nation Alliance'.
Chen Jianye bought a bicycle to enjoy life, not to become a bicycle repair expert.
“A bicycle ticket, you say? I will try my best to get it for you.”
Section Chief Yan breathed a sigh of relief.
As long as Chen Jianye didn't stubbornly insist on the subsidy, getting a bicycle ticket was not a big problem for a powerful Leader of his rank.
“Little Chen, we will contact Plant Director Yang Liangping to inform him of your situation.”
“Don’t worry, just wait a few minutes for us.”
Hong Shengcai said with a smile.
“I’m not worried.”
Chen Jianye said amicably.
Section Chief Yan and Hong Shengcai left.
The two first went to Section Chief Yan’s office to discuss for a while, after which Section Chief Yan dialed Yang Liangping’s office number.
After communicating the situation, Yang Liangping lightly reprimanded Section Chief Yan a couple of times, telling him to handle it himself, then hung up the phone.
“The Leader is displeased.”
Section Chief Yan placed the phone back on the hook, his expression bitter.
“Then let’s compensate Little Chen with a subsidy plus a bicycle ticket.”
Hong Shengcai proposed his idea.
“That’s the only way. It’s unrealistic to ask Plant Director Yang to seek a signature from the Leader above again.”
Section Chief Yan gave a wry smile.
The two then discussed the specific details before coming to Hong Shengcai’s office.
“Comrade Chen Jianye, Section Chief Hong and I have discussed it.”
“The Rolling Mill will give you an additional subsidy of one hundred forty yuan, and for the remaining difference, the Security Section will provide you with a bicycle ticket.”
“Regarding your skip-level examination in the second half of the year, I will make the call later to ensure there are no issues.”
“So, when will my subsidy, bicycle ticket, and examination matters all be resolved?”
Chen Jianye’s eyes brightened slightly, feeling very satisfied.
The urgently needed bicycle was actually resolved smoothly.
Very good.
Indeed, one had to be a Leader.
The resources in a Leader’s hands were vastly different from those in an ordinary employee’s hands.
Moreover, these resources were actually the Rolling Mill’s resources, and the Leaders had the right to allocate them.
Public property, it didn’t hurt to use it.
“I can have someone fetch the bicycle ticket for you now. The subsidy will be delivered to your team before the end of the workday today.”
“As for the skip-level examination, if you’re uneasy, you can come to my office, and I’ll make the call in front of you.”
Section Chief Yan said decisively.
“Good, I trust the Security Section, and even more so, the character of both Leaders.”
Chen Jianye nodded.
“Additionally, you need to sign another agreement with me, ensuring that what we’ve agreed upon cannot be spread externally.”
“Once it’s leaked, the agreement will be void, and you will need to return both the subsidy and the bicycle ticket, and the skip-level examination will also be invalid.”
Hong Shengcai added from the side.
“No problem.”
“I promise not to let anyone else know.”
Chen Jianye understood perfectly.
“Jia Family Sister-in-law said the same thing back then, and it’s only been just over a month, sigh.”
Hong Shengcai said somewhat helplessly.
“Since the agreement between the Rolling Mill and the Jia Family has been exposed, will their special treatment be canceled?”
Chen Jianye asked curiously.
“It must be canceled. When we sign an agreement, we execute it according to the agreement.”
“If it weren’t for the Jia Family old woman blabbering, none of this would have happened.”
Hong Shengcai’s face was filled with indignation.
“Alright, I’ll go with you now.”
“Whatever you say, I’ll do.”
Chen Jianye spread his hands.
“Follow me.”
Section Chief Yan said with a stern face.
Chen Jianye followed Section Chief Yan to the latter’s office.
Section Chief Yan pulled open a drawer, took out a bicycle ticket, and handed it to Chen Jianye: “Here’s the bicycle ticket, keep it safe.”
“Thank you, Section Chief Yan.”
Chen Jianye couldn’t help but curl his lips into a smile, quickly took the bicycle ticket, and put it into his pocket.
In reality, he placed it into his personal space.
Putting it into his personal space was the greatest insurance.