Siheyuan: Happy life of veteran drivers

Wang Hongtao walked up to the stage and picked up the microphone. He first bowed to the leader on the stage with a smile, and then bowed slightly to the workers below:

“Dear leaders and fellow workers, I am Wang Hongtao from the Labor and Personnel Department. I am honored to be the representative of advanced workers to speak.

First of all, on behalf of the fifty workers who have won the honor of advanced workers, I would like to thank the factory leaders for their training and trust, and thank all the workers present for their support! Thank you! (Bow)"

"As for our factory's achievements in the past year and plans for the new year, the leaders have just spoken very well. I can't find anything to add."

Wang Hongtao flattered him a little, causing Secretary Nie and Li Huaide on the stage to burst out laughing. "This little Wang, what he said is quite interesting."

Li Huaide put his hand over his mouth and whispered, "It's indeed different from others. Let's hear what he will say next."

"Ah."

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"Well, I've often heard people wondering how I could get to where I am now in the past two years. Now that I'm here,

I will take this opportunity to answer everyone's questions. As for whether it is useful or not, that's up to each person to see."

Wang Hongtao paused here, and the workers below, including the leaders on the stage, pricked up their ears, wanting to hear what Wang Hongtao wanted to say.

"My current achievements can be summed up in three sentences: do simple things repeatedly, do repetitive things attentively, and persist in doing things attentively."

"First, let me tell you what it means to do simple things repeatedly."

“Do simple things repeatedly. The key point of this sentence is the word simple rather than repetition. It means that you should first find something that you think is simple, and then do it repeatedly!”

"So what is a simple thing? Everyone is different. For a horse, it thinks running is simple. For a cow, it thinks plowing is simple. For a donkey, it thinks pulling a mill is the simplest thing."

"For example, everyone knows that I started out as a driver, and I'm now a fourth-level driver. Do you think it's difficult to become a driver?"

The workers below looked around and said in unison: "Difficult!"

Wang Hongtao raised his chin proudly: "But I don't think it's difficult!"

“This is called professionalism and matching!”

“It’s not that I’m smarter or better than you, but it’s because I found the simple things that suit me.

The so-called simple things are things that other people find difficult and challenging, but are commonplace to you. This is what I mean by simple things. "

“Of course, snoring while eating and sleeping, which is something everyone does, doesn’t count.” Wang Hongtao made a small joke.

Some people in the audience continued to laugh, but some people took it seriously.

“Find something that you think is simple, and do it repeatedly, so that you can spend less effort and achieve greater results.”

"If I had put down the steering wheel and picked up the hammer, I would probably be sitting in the audience with you guys, listening to other people's speeches."

The workers below continued to laugh, but Secretary Nie on the stage had already become serious. He whispered in Li Huaide's ear: "Don't say it, what this kid said really makes sense!"

Li Huaide smiled and nodded: "Secretary, you are right. Let's continue listening. I really want to know what he can say."

After a short break, Wang Hongtao continued, "Now let's talk about the second sentence. Do repetitive things carefully. What does this mean?"

“It means that even if you find something you are good at, you can’t just relax and be lazy. For example, I know a chef who was already an eighth-level chef when he was 18 years old.

An 18-year-old chef of the eighth grade, hey, his cooking skills are pretty good, right? He also boasted to everyone that he was an eighth-grade chef, and he got a salary of 32.5 yuan per month.

But now, ten years later, he is still only level eight!"

"Why? Don't worry!

After all these years, he is still repeating the same things he used to do. How can he make any progress?"

"It is obviously not okay to be complacent and just wait for death after achieving some success.

The times are progressing, society is developing, you can stop and rest for a while, but you can’t just lie down and wait for the next moment.”

“So when I say that you should do repetitive tasks with all your heart, I mean that you should be enterprising and progressive!”

By this point, fewer people were laughing, especially a certain cook who had been doing the same job for decades. He frowned and fell into deep thought.

Wang Hongtao paused for a while, and waited until most of the workers looked up before continuing: "One last thing. Keep doing things that require your heart!"

"What does this mean? It means that you have found the simple things to do and you have really put your heart into it, but these two are not enough. You also need to learn to persevere and not give up halfway."

"There are many smart people in this world, and you are not the only one who has found the right path. So how can you ensure that you can surpass them?"

"That's right, just persist!"

"Everyone has heard the story of the tortoise and the hare, right? As long as you persist, the tortoise can beat the hare, not to mention that you are the hare yourself."

"You have chosen a more convenient path than others, but if you don't persist, you will be caught up by others sooner or later. Persistence is the magic weapon that allows you to maintain your advantage."

“If you do simple things repeatedly, you will become an expert; if you do repeated things carefully, you will become an expert; if you persist in doing things carefully, you will become a winner.”

"Finally, I would like to give you three words: simplicity, dedication, and persistence. I hope you can use them."

"thank you all!"

He bowed and left the stage, and thunderous applause broke out in the venue.

Wang Hongtao's speech did not contain any passionate speeches, but the workers were moved and motivated after hearing it. They wished they could find out the "simple thing" that Wang Hongtao mentioned right away.

Secretary Nie and Director Li also nodded repeatedly after listening, thinking that Wang Hongtao was really good. Although his speech was only five or six minutes long, it was full of practical information and was completely different from the speeches of previous representatives.

"Well said, Lao Li. I am quite moved by what you said. I wish I could find that (simple) thing that belongs to me right now."

"Secretary Nie, you are joking. What you need to do most is to be a good steward of our steel mill. Our team at the steel mill cannot do without your leadership!"

"Haha, you Old Li." Secretary Nie laughed heartily:

"The guy you found is pretty good. Isn't Old Wu from the Labor and Personnel Department going to be here soon? I think it would be a good idea to let Xiao Wang take over! The Labor and Personnel Department needs someone like him who can judge people!"

Li Huaide quickly responded: "Secretary Nie is right, the factory leadership team will resolutely implement your instructions!"

Below the stage, Qin Huairu, Ding Qiunan, Zhang Na, and Liu Yanan all looked at the man who was shining brightly on the stage with admiration, their hearts surging.

Especially Qin Huairu in the crowd, at this moment she was so excited that her eyes were blurred and her legs were shaking. She had made up her mind to give birth to a child for Wang Hongtao: such a good man, even if the child could only pass on half or even one-fifth of his wealth, it would be enough for him to enjoy.

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Wang Hongtao walked down the stage with the award certificate and enamel cup, and the year-end meeting came to an end.

At noon, a banquet was held in the steel rolling mill canteen. The canteen was very lively and the dishes were much richer than the usual work meals.

In the afternoon, year-end benefits were distributed. As an advanced worker, Wang Hongtao was eligible to receive an extra portion of supplies, but he naturally declined.

Most of the workers go home after receiving New Year's goods to prepare for the New Year.

Director Li took his direct subordinates to a small private room in the cafeteria, where they drank tea, ate fruit plates, and waited for the cafeteria's reception dinner.

Wang Hongtao was also on the list. Although he was currently only a deputy section chief, the lowest-ranking person present and the only deputy, no one thought he was unqualified.

Considering his age, ability, and Director Li's trust in him, Wang Hongtao is no less than anyone present.

Yi Zhonghai, Liu Haizhong and Sha Zhu, the workers living in the courtyard, could not help but feel even more in awe of Wang Hongtao after seeing him chatting and laughing.

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