With Director Nie's personal care, the Neighborhood Office staff were very proactive in processing Chen Jianye's application.
Even so, it took over an hour.
Chen Jianye put the processed documents into his satchel, and after slinging it over his shoulder, he walked out of the Neighborhood Office.
He walked towards the Rolling Mill.
It would take another thirty minutes of walking, making Chen Jianye even more eager to buy a bicycle.
It was still the Rolling Mill's East Gate.
“Comrade, I need to enter the factory to take over the post.”
Chen Jianye took out the introduction letter from the Neighborhood Office and showed it to the Security Guard.
“Young man, you’re quite fast.”
“Go on, the place to process the post takeover is at the Personnel Department. If you don’t know the way, it’s always good to ask around.”
The Security Guard guided him with a smile.
Chen Jianye entered the Rolling Mill, his gaze sweeping across the factory.
The Rolling Mill was a production base for high-quality steel, and the Workshops were designed to be very tall and large.
It was full of industrial style.
Chen Jianye's peculiar appearance attracted the attention of the workers coming and going in the Rolling Mill, who couldn't help but be drawn to him.
This made it convenient for Chen Jianye to ask for directions.
After walking for more than ten minutes, Chen Jianye arrived at the Personnel Department.
After asking another passing worker, Chen Jianye arrived at the office specifically responsible for new employee onboarding and post takeovers.
Knock knock.
Chen Jianye knocked on the door and explained his purpose: “Hello, I want to take over a post.”
“Do you have an introduction letter?”
Zhao (Specialist), who was responsible for new worker onboarding, asked.
“Yes.”
Chen Jianye held up the introduction letter.
Zhao (Specialist) checked the introduction letter and other documents, then pulled out several files from his desk to verify them.
After confirming there were no issues, he looked at Chen Jianye: “Comrade Chen Jianye, you seem to be in poor physical condition. Can you do Carpentry work?”
“Don’t misunderstand, I’m not telling you not to take the post, but rather suggesting you recover first before coming to take it.”
“The position was left to you by your father; no one can take it away.”
“No need, I want to take the post. My body can work normally and won’t cause any delays.”
Chen Jianye stated resolutely.
The staff member had Chen Jianye fill out a form, then took him to the Workshop.
Chen Jianye took out daqianmen cigarettes.
“You’re quite a clever child.”
Zhao (Specialist) took the cigarette, praised him, and said with a smile: “Your father’s original work post was in the First Workshop’s Pliers worker team. I’ll take you there now.”
“Carpentry is a good job, it’s a bit tiring, but the salary is good.”
“There’s an assessment every six months, so there are many opportunities. There will be a Carpentry assessment in half a month, but you won’t make it.”
“After you get there, find a Master to apprentice under. With a Master's guidance, you’ll definitely be able to become a full-time employee after the autumn assessment in the second half of the year.”
“Once you’re a full-time employee, your salary will be enough for you to find a wife and support your family. With a wife and children, and a warm kang bed, life will be much easier.”
Smoking, Zhao (Specialist) was clearly in a much better mood.
He didn't mind revealing some well-known information to Chen Jianye.
To them, these things were trivial, but to Chen Jianye, they were all the experience he needed.
Moreover, he received important information.
There would be a Carpentry transfer exam in half a month.
He wondered if he had a chance.
Zhao (Specialist)'s cigarette was finished, but they hadn't reached their destination yet.
Chen Jianye directly put a pack of cigarettes into Zhao (Specialist)'s pocket.
“I see you’re a clever child, so I’ll tell you a few more things.”
“When working in the Workshop, be steady, be polite, and do more work.”
“When you eventually become a Level 4 or Level 5 worker, with skills and qualifications to take on apprentices, your work will become easier.”
“Carpentry becomes more valuable with age; this sentence is enough for you to ponder for a lifetime.”
Zhao (Specialist) smiled as he spoke casually.
Chen Jianye listened, slowly pondering.
The two arrived at the Workshop entrance.
Zhao (Specialist)'s cigarette was almost finished. After extinguishing the butt, the two entered the Workshop.
After walking around the Workshop for a few turns, he led Chen Jianye to a team area.
“Old Wang.”
Zhao (Specialist) waved to a middle-aged man in a blue uniform.
“Oh, Zhao (Specialist), bringing me people again?”
The man named Old Wang asked with a smile, his gaze falling on Chen Jianye.
Seeing the gauze wrapped around Chen Jianye's forehead, a hint of doubt flashed in his eyes.
Why would Old Zhao bring a sickly person?
Their Pliers worker team did heavy labor; a sickly person couldn't do it.
“This person is Chen Jianye, he is Chen Tuntian’s son from your team. He’s here to take over the post today, and you’re responsible for receiving him.”
Zhao (Specialist) first introduced Chen Jianye, then said to Chen Jianye: “Old Wang Wang Lif, Team Leader of the First Workshop’s Pliers worker team. You’ll work under him from now on.”
“Hello, Squad Leader.”
Chen Jianye called out politely.
“Hmm, the young man looks pretty good, he’s a doer.”
“But what happened to your head? Can your body work now?”
Wang Lif asked suspiciously.
“I can work, it definitely won’t delay anything.”
Chen Jianye quickly said.
“Tsk, you… tsk.”
Wang Lif became even more suspicious, his gaze falling on Zhao (Specialist), meaning, you’ve brought me a good one.
With bloodstains on his head, how am I supposed to use him?
If this isn't removed, the Supervisor will take an extra look every time he passes by.
Getting the Leader's attention isn't a good thing.
“Old Wang, I processed everything strictly according to procedure, it’s absolutely compliant. If you have any problems, report them.”
“You must take him in today.”
Zhao (Specialist) said with a smile, handing over the folder and gesturing for Wang Lif to sign.
Once signed, the post takeover process would be complete.
His work was done here.
“Alright, I give up.”
Wang Lif waved his hand and signed his name.
“Kid, work hard. You saw it, I squeezed you in, and Old Wang wasn’t happy.”
“If you don’t do a good job, Old Wang will pick on me later.”
Zhao (Specialist) patted Chen Jianye’s shoulder.
“Please rest assured, Leaders, I will definitely work hard and not drag down the Pliers worker team.”
Chen Jianye stated loudly.
He thought to himself that giving a pack of daqianmen cigarettes was still somewhat useful.
Many times, getting things done is like this.
It can be done, or it can not be done.
Whether or not to do it mainly depends on the mood of the person handling it.
If they really want to do it, they’ll half-heartedly do it.
Chen Jianye mused, if he hadn't given Zhao (Specialist) that pack of cigarettes, the latter naturally wouldn't risk facing criticism from the Leader to forcefully put him into the Pliers worker team.
Zhao (Specialist) strode away.
“Chen Jianye, right? Have a seat and talk.”
“I’m also very sorry about your father’s incident, but we are a heavy industry production base, and industrial accidents are unavoidable.”
“If you feel a headache or fever, never force yourself. Take sick leave if you need to, and go home to rest.”
“Now I’ll ask you again, can you really do Carpentry work?”
Wang Lif chatted with Chen Jianye for a while, then his expression turned serious.
He still wanted Chen Jianye to take leave and go home to rest first.
It would be fine for him to come back to work once the gauze on his head was removed and he was back to normal.
“Squad Leader Wang, I can do Carpentry work.”
Chen Jianye’s tone was firm.
He still needed to gain Fitter Skill experience; if he took leave and stayed home, why would he be in a hurry to work?
“Alright then, come with me.”
Wang Lif saw that he couldn't persuade Chen Jianye and stood up.
Chen Jianye followed.
The two arrived in the middle of the team’s work area.
Clap clap clap!
Wang Lif clapped his hands loudly, attracting everyone’s attention: “Everyone, stop what you’re doing, we have a new person joining our team.”
“Chen Jianye, he’s Chen Tuntian’s son. Like father, like son; Chen Tuntian is gone, and his son is taking over the post.”
“Today is Chen Jianye’s first day in our team, everyone welcome him.”
After speaking, Wang Lif clapped loudly.
Out of over twenty people in the team, only a handful of young people clapped along.
The old timers didn't even move.
The few young people felt that something was off, and their clapping grew weaker, eventually they just copied the old timers and stopped clapping.
Wang Lif frowned.
Something was wrong.
The most basic welcome ceremony for a new employee couldn't even be carried out.
Where was the problem?