Movie Variety Show: Starting from a New World

With Zhang Yuan's arrival, Zhao Cheng's work became easier. Originally, Zhao Cheng had to shoulder the jobs of both director and instructor.

But when Zhang Yuan came, the instructor's work naturally fell to him, and Zhao Cheng pushed most of the director's work to Xiao Li. This made Zhao Cheng spend the rest of his time reading newspapers, except for some work that required the director's participation.

When public-private partnerships began in 1954, many people initially resisted them, like Yan Fugui. After all, how could anyone possibly understand the sudden relinquishment of control over a family business that had been run by generations of their ancestors?

But some people do not do this, but instead actively promote public-private partnerships.

Lou Zhenhua is a typical example. He voluntarily handed over his steel mill, textile factory, and department store, retaining only a small stake. This allowed him to effectively protect his family business during the first wave of the impact and gave him time to transfer his assets.

That day, a special guest came to Zhao Cheng's office.

"Chief, there is a lady looking for you. She is waiting at the reception desk!" A new policeman came to Zhao Cheng's office and reported to Zhao Cheng.

"Oh? Then let her come to my office! Next time someone comes to see me, just let them come to my office directly. Don't stop them. We are here to serve the people and we can't put on official airs. Do you hear me?" Zhao Cheng laughed and scolded the new comrade.

"Hey, I know the director!" The young comrade was not afraid because he had heard that his director was a very good person, had no airs at all, and was very kind to others.

When Zhao Cheng saw the person coming to the office, he was also a little surprised.

"Shopkeeper Chen, how did you get here?" Zhao Cheng stood up and said to the newcomer.

"Officer Zhao, I came here this time because I want to talk to you about something!" When Chen Xueru saw Zhao Cheng, her face blushed at first, and then she pretended to be generous and stretched out her hand to shake hands with Zhao Cheng.

"Oh? You have something to talk to me about? What is it?" Zhao Cheng asked curiously.

"I want to close the shop in Zhengyangmen and open a new garment shop in your area. Do you have any suggestions?" Chen Xueru looked at Zhao Cheng a little embarrassedly.

"Ah? Zhengyangmen is a traditional commercial street, and our area is a poor place. Aren't you just waiting to lose money?" Zhao Cheng explained.

"I'm not afraid of losing money. Besides, the country is vigorously promoting public-private partnerships. Even if the store becomes bigger, there won't be much profit! It's better to run a small store!" Chen Xueru said distressedly.

Zhao Cheng also understood what Chen Xueru said. After all, it’s okay even if you don’t participate in the public-private partnership now. The government only restricts you from the raw materials and lets you slowly accept the public-private partnership reform!

"Then why did you come to our place? We're definitely not a wealthy area!"

"Because you are the director here in Jiaodaokou, the security in this area is very good, and there is no mess, so I thought of reopening the store here."

"I can't make the decision on your matter. Let's put it this way, Manager Chen. You should go to the street and ask if there are any suitable shops, and then choose a location yourself. As long as you choose the Jiaodaokou area, I will definitely protect your business! The premise is that you don't break the law!" said Zhao Cheng.

When Chen Xueru saw what Zhao Cheng said, she had no choice but to go to the street office to ask.

After Chen Xueru left, Zhao Cheng was also puzzled. This woman didn't look like a fool at all. Why did she think of closing the store near Zhengyangmen and reopening it in Jiaodaokou?

After returning home that night, Zhao Cheng told Pingping about this matter. Pingping just looked at Zhao Cheng and said in a positive tone: "That Chen Xueru didn't come here to open a store at all, but to you!"

"What do you mean? She and I only met that one time on the train! Why is she coming for me?" Zhao Cheng was puzzled.

I am just the chief of a small police station. I am not handsome. Apart from the fact that I look particularly fair due to body modification, there is nothing special about me.

"Brother Cheng, haven't you noticed that women who have been in contact with you for a long time will be attracted to you unconsciously? You have a kind of temperament, that kind of strength, that kind of confidence! It makes you look very different!" Pingping looked at Zhao Cheng with stars in her eyes.

"Stop, stop, stop! You're getting more and more ridiculous! How can I be as good as you say? Besides, even if I'm attractive, I'm only attractive to you, right? After all, we're a couple. I've only met Chen Xueru once, so how can I be so attractive to her? This is pure nonsense!" Zhao Cheng waved his hand to stop Pingping.

"But it's so attractive!" Pingping wanted to continue, but Zhao Cheng didn't give her a chance.

"Okay, hurry up and feed the kids. The third one is hungry! I'll take the first and second ones out to play!" Zhao Cheng left quickly. If he continued, Pingping would bring up the old matter again.

Zhao Cheng was sitting at the door watching the children playing outside when Xu Damao walked in. Seeing Zhao Cheng sitting there, he walked over and took out a box of Hardman, gave Zhao Cheng a cigarette, lit it, and then lit one for himself.

Zhao Cheng couldn't bear to watch Xu Damao's enjoying expression any more.

"If you have something to say, just say it. If you don't, go home and eat!" Zhao Cheng said unhappily.

"Hehe, Uncle Zhao, you really understand me! The steel rolling mill issued a notice today that the steel rolling mill will become state-owned in the future. I have also been officially converted to a regular employee and will be working in the Propaganda Department! I want to ask Uncle Zhao, how can I become a cadre!" Xu Damao said in a low voice.

"Isn't being a cadre Liu Haizhong's dream? Why do you want to be a cadre too?"

"Hehe, because Sha Zhu went to the steel mill cafeteria today and was directly appointed as the cafeteria monitor! He is a cadre now, and Liu Haizhong is always hanging around in the backyard, acting like an official! So I thought it would be better for me to get an official position to avoid being bullied by them!" Zhao Cheng was a little surprised when Xu Damao mentioned Sha Zhu and Liu Haizhong with a gritting look on his face.

"Do you have such a big hatred with Sha Zhu?"

"Uncle Zhao, don't mention that stupid cook. He rarely comes back to the yard since he went to learn cooking. But didn't he marry his master's daughter? He came back to show off to me, saying that I couldn't get married. Now he was transferred to the canteen of the steel rolling mill, and he acted arrogantly in front of me, saying that he became an official, while he was still a worker! So I wanted to ask Uncle Zhao, how can I become an official!" Xu Damao's face was full of sincerity.

Zhao Cheng looked at Xu Damao. In Zhao Cheng's previous life, although this guy was not a good person, he was definitely not as bad as they said. From the original drama, it can be seen that apart from being very fickle in dealing with women, Xu Damao looked like a normal person compared to those beasts in the yard!