Siheyuan: A warm home with wife and children

But Yang Jianguo also assured them that as long as they were willing to work diligently, they would be fine.

As long as someone is diligent and willing to work hard, if the factory fires him, Yang Jianguo will personally come to his aid.

"As for those who are just filling in the numbers, freeloading in the factory, thinking that they can do whatever they want just because they have a secure job, and just going through the motions."

"It's good that I've come to terms with it! People like that are a disgrace to our working class and the laboring people..."

"Of course, I also encourage everyone to start their own businesses and make a living on their own."

"Don't underestimate this. In the special economic zone, there are people who have become millionaires, and some have even expanded their businesses overseas. I know people like that!"

Someone below was tempted and looked up, shouting, "Master Yang, but this is about running your own business... we're not in a special economic zone."

"If you're doing legitimate business, have you seen anyone stopping you?"

"If you're cheating or deceiving people, then it won't work out at all, right?"

Seeing the smiles on the workers' faces, Zhang Yu and the factory leaders, who had been tense, breathed a sigh of relief.

As long as the workers remain calm and no conflicts occur today, everything will be fine.

As for other issues, we can discuss them later and find solutions.

"We can't be slow. We need to solve everyone's food problem first. We can't delay paying wages. The factory can't even afford that?"

After appeasing the workers, Yang Jianguo turned his attention to the management.

He refused to believe that the factory really couldn't afford to pay the workers' wages.

There were grants during the restructuring period; he remembered that the grants for the machinery factory had already been approved.

This is to ensure a smooth transition.

If it hasn't been issued, then there must be a problem in the intermediate stages.

Either they were paid out, but the factory is holding back the money and hasn't given it to the workers.

Judging from Factory Director Yang's troubled expression, it must be the latter: "Why not distribute them to the workers?"

"Director Yang, it's not that I don't want to pay, it's just that nobody dares to touch this money!"

The funds for excessive restructuring were very limited.

If the goal is to maintain stability, then the factory must use this money for emergency relief.

If they give it now, but the restructuring drags on for several years, what will they use to appease the workers' emotions later?

This powder keg is bound to explode eventually, so the factory is using this money as a 'fire extinguisher'.

Use it once for quick frying, and press it again for more frying.

In short, fire extinguishers should only be used in critical situations; once they're used up, they're out of options.

"Send it immediately and pay the workers their wages. Don't worry about the rest; someone else will take care of it."

Yang Jianguo waved his hand and scolded, saying sternly, "The machinery factory is right in the outskirts of Beijing. Where else can you be delayed? You can't be delayed here either."

With those words from him, the factory manager felt at ease.

It seems our restructuring won't be delayed for too long. In that case, let's distribute the money.

"Okay, I'll arrange for people to distribute them today, making sure they reach every worker without exception."

Upon receiving a definite promise, the workers were overjoyed and cheered enthusiastically.

Amid cheers from the crowd, Yang Jianguo boarded the car and led the team back to Beijing.

On the way, seeing him constantly gazing out the window, Zhang Yu pondered and pressed him for an answer: "Aren't you afraid of taking responsibility?"

"Scared?" Yang Jianguo turned to look at her, a smirk playing on his lips, and said with an air of arrogance and confidence, "If you're scared, don't do this job. Go home and farm!"

Chapter 379 Opening My Eyes, Four Chapters

Upon returning to Beijing, Yang Jianguo first wrote a report on the findings of his field research.

"Xiao Wu, take this to the leader's office."

After sealing the documents and having his secretary take them to the leader, Yang Jianguo got up to pack his briefcase: "Also, I'll be at Loongson this afternoon."

"Yes, boss." Wu Mei nodded in response, then asked curiously, "Is there a meeting with Loongson today?"

"Yes, job fairs."

Yang Jianguo rode his bicycle to Loongson, but the company was deserted, with hardly anyone in sight.

Once inside the company building, I saw a few people in the corridor.

They either look like bookworms or street urchins.

They must have smeared so much oil on their heads, they're not afraid of getting it stuck on their faces and never being able to get it off.

Upon seeing him arrive, the secretary quickly followed him into the office. "Boss, the interview has already begun."

"Hmm, who's in charge?"

"He Guangliang, Director He."

"Okay, that's fine then." Yang Jianguo wasn't in a hurry to go over.

The positions being recruited are simply administrative staff. With an office director like He Guangliang, that's enough.

"By the way, what's been going on at the research institute lately?"

Upon hearing his question, the secretary went to the metal cabinet and took out a small cloth bag from his pocket.

He unzipped the cabinet, took out a small key, and then opened the metal cabinet: "The recent reports are all in there; I've arranged them by date."

Upon seeing the neat and tidy cabinet, Yang Jianguo's impression of the secretary changed drastically.

Although he still speaks a bit awkwardly, at least he can get things done.

"Well, let's get down!"

"Boss, would you like some tea?"

"Hmm." Yang Jianguo, standing in front of the metal cabinet, didn't hear what she said at all.

The rows of reports before him had already captured his full attention.

He reached out to the side and the teacup appeared right in front of his palm. He picked it up and took two sips.

After putting everything back in its original place, Yang Jianguo spent the entire afternoon looking at the documents.

"Secretary Ye, is the boss inside?"

"Yes, Director He, but the boss is looking at the lab reports and I don't want to disturb him."

"Then why don't you take a look for me? My recruitment is over, so I should at least give you an update."

"Wait a minute, let me take a look for you."

Having reviewed the report and gained a comprehensive understanding of the progress, Yang Jianguo overheard their conversation.

Yang Jianguo closed the report and looked up to speak.

The door was opened a crack, and the secretary's gaze met his as he peered through the crack.

"Oh~" The secretary quickly pushed the door open and said, trying to appear calm, "Boss, Director He is here."

"Hey, Lao He, come in!" Yang Jianguo greeted him warmly.

Director He strode in from the doorway, and Yang Jianguo greeted him, saying, "Make Director He a cup of tea. You must be exhausted after a long afternoon."

"Not tired at all," He Guangliang said readily. "Sitting and talking, how could I be tired? I'm too delicate."

He Guangliang put the documents in his hand down and continued, "You should also take a look at this candidate, review it, and help me make a decision."

"I trust your abilities, Lao He." Yang Jianguo was polite, but he still took the documents from his hand.

He lowered his head and flipped through a few pages, then looked up at He Guangliang with a strange expression.

Knowing why he felt strange, He Guangliang didn't explain directly, as rushing to explain would only make him seem guilty.

He won't say much unless the boss asks.

Anyway, that's the result.

It's not that he specifically wants to hire women, it's just that he doesn't meet the other criteria.

Like that bookworm from before, he would start spouting literary nonsense the moment you asked him a question, and would always use archaic phrases like "之乎者也" (zhi hu zhe ye).

It takes a lot of effort to even talk to him.

I was the one conducting the interview, but he seemed to be really into talking. For every question I asked, he could rattle off a dozen or twenty sentences.

The key is that they turn around and talk to you about the system and strategies.

Is that something we can talk about?

If He Guangliang weren't mentally ill, he definitely wouldn't have been hired.

And then there's that street hustler who'll come up to you, offer you cigarettes, and then start spouting off about how well-connected he is in Beijing, knowing everyone from all walks of life.

Men Qing'er, Jing Tong, as long as you hire me, I guarantee no one in this city will dare to mess with you.

He Guangliang almost went out to check if the job posting was posted incorrectly; he was actually recruiting administrative staff, prospective "cadres."

Do you think you're some kind of gangster, trying to curry favor with big shots?!

This recruitment trip was quite an eye-opener; I met all sorts of people.

He never realized before that there were all sorts of monsters and demons in Beijing.

"You've been opened to the world?" Facing Yang Jianguo's teasing smile, He Guangliang nodded with a wry smile: "You've been opened to the world, you really have."

"This is nothing, you'll see what's to come," Yang Jianguo joked, closing the file.

"Your people are your own responsibility." Yang Jianguo picked up his teacup, took a sip, and explained the follow-up arrangements to him.

“Someone from the Lou family will be coming in a few days. You will be in charge of receiving them.”

"Also, has the car quota we applied for been approved yet?"

"They've come down, but there aren't any extra cars for us right now. I went to ask, and they told me to wait a bit longer."

"We can wait, but at least we need a presentable vehicle first; we'll need one to receive guests!"

Yang Jianguo thought for a moment, then put the teacup on the table and began writing something on the letter.

A moment later, he took the seal out of his briefcase.

Clang, clang, clang~

After stamping four seals in a row, Yang Jianguo tore off the letter, placed it in front of him, and blew on it.

"Here, take this and make sure they send a car over no matter what."

Upon seeing the four seals above, He Guangliang smiled broadly.

He flicked the letter with his finger and said, "With this, I'll definitely bring the car back to you."

"Yes. I'm often away, so you'll have to take care of things at the company."

"If you're unsure, just call my office."

"If you can't find it, ask Secretary Ye. She has a copy of my itinerary. If she doesn't have it, leave a message and wait for my message."

He Guangliang understood that if the itinerary wasn't backed up by Ye Fen's secretary, it meant it couldn't be disclosed.

He Guangliang was well aware of his boss's identity.

They hold multiple positions and sometimes even have to report from the capital to provide professional advice and solve some complex macro-level issues.

Therefore, it's not surprising that they can't find anyone.

"Understood, I'll head down now." Having finished discussing the important matters, He Guangliang still had to arrange tomorrow's work.

As the director, he needs to carefully plan how to arrange things for the new employees.

In addition, we should contact Mr. Lou of Jiangdao to confirm the time of his visit and the arrangements for his reception.

Yang Jianguo also packed up and rode his bike home.

Li Aimin is coming back today, and he promised Yingzi he would go home early.

I glanced at my watch; this had nothing to do with "early" at all.