Siheyuan: The Rebirth of the Silly Pillar in the 50s

Spring in the capital is always unpredictable. Although the snow slowly melts, the weather does not get hotter.

The green leaves and flowers also sprouted little buds, stubbornly digging out of the soil and waiting for the first spring rain.

Just like plants welcoming the first spring rain with joy, the steel rolling mill welcomed the first batch of prospective workers who came from all over to apply for the job.

Most of the prospective workers come from rural areas.

As Lou Bancheng said, as long as there is an opportunity to enter the city, even if it is not an iron job, people from the countryside will rush in.

They hold out hope that through this opportunity they can stay in the city forever.

They are simple and honest, and feel that as long as they work hard, they can move from temporary workers to regular workers, and even participate in annual ratings.

They came to the capital and the steel rolling mill with the blessings of their families.

But his hands and feet were tied up by the recruitment flyers posted at the door.

"What is written here?"

"Recruiting... you mean recruiting workers!"

"You can't even read the characters, and you're still reading them here!"

Most people from rural areas are illiterate or semi-literate.

They know the word, but they don't know the word.

The scene was chaotic again. The people in charge of recruiting were shouting and running around. In the end, no one understood their instructions.

Just when everyone was confused, a female voice suddenly emerged from the crowd: "Job notice: Anyone who applies for a job as a steel rolling mill worker should line up at the corresponding location according to the type of work indicated on the sign. If you have any questions, please ask the on-site staff. The job types to be recruited are as follows: fitters, blacksmiths..."

Everyone turned to look at the woman who read the notice to everyone.

The woman wore two braids and a thin jacket, and exuded an unconcealable rustic air.

It’s just the proud bust on the upper body that makes people unable to look away.

There are not many rural people who can pronounce Chinese characters so comprehensively.

There are not many rural women who can pronounce the words so well.

Everyone became curious about her.

"Lesbian, what's your name?"

"My name is Qin Huairu."

Qin Huairu smiled, her two almond-sized eyes shining with clear light.

She answered everyone's questions without saying anything else, and went straight to the booth recruiting fitters.

Qin Huairu didn't know what she could do, but she felt that being a fitter sounded easier.

She was just about to sign the registration form.

Unexpectedly, he was blocked by a big hand.

"This lesbian."

Qin Huairu looked up and saw that the owner of this big hand was a middle-aged man.

He couldn't help but feel a little alert, and took a step back.

"I am Yi Zhonghai, who is in charge of recruitment in the fitter workshop. Just call me Master Yi. Are you sure you want to be a fitter?"

"What's wrong? Can't you?"

"We fitters work very hard, and the parts are also very heavy. I think you are a lesbian..."

Yi Zhonghai looked Qin Huairu up and down.

In fact, he had already noticed her when she was reading the recruitment notice just now.

There are not many literate rural women, so they must have been able to study because their family conditions were relatively good before.

But her coat was patched everywhere and it didn't look like it was in good condition.

Is it possible that those who used to be wealthy have now become poor peasants?

Yi Zhonghai saw that she looked pretty good and had an idea in his mind, so he came over to chat with Qin Huairu.

"Really? I don't even understand. Master Yi, you are so kind. You even came to remind me. Are there any easier jobs in the steel rolling mill? Look at me, I don't seem to be able to do anything too hard."

Qin Huairu is indeed a bit thin.

Yi Zhonghai guessed that she was only seventeen or eighteen years old. Except for her upper waist, the rest of her body seemed stunted.

Maybe I suffered a lot in the countryside.

If a girl goes to the city to apply for a job as a worker, she must be sent as a representative because there is no one left in the family.

Aren't these conditions tailor-made for Jia Dongxu?

Thinking of this, Yi Zhonghai hurriedly whispered: "You and I also like each other. How about we take a step to talk and I can tell you about the situation of the steel rolling mill and the types of work that are suitable for you."

Qin Huairu hesitated.

After all, neither of them knew each other, and the other person was still a man.

Yi Zhonghai noticed something and immediately explained: "Don't worry. I am a senior worker in the factory. I am responsible for recruiting fitters. Besides, what are you afraid of with so many people?"

Qin Huairu was convinced.

He followed Yi Zhonghai to a deserted place before stopping.

"Actually, it's a pity that you have such good conditions to work in the factory as a worker."

Yi Zhonghai's opening remarks surprised Qin Huairu.

"If I'm not a worker...what else can I do?"

"To be honest, a woman's final destination is not a home. You see, you work as a worker and make a dirty face every day. If you work for two years, your appearance will be affected. If you want to find someone to marry, your age will be different. It’s really hard to find someone when you’re older. How old are you now?”

"Just eighteen."

"What a great age!"

Yi Zhonghai immediately slapped his thigh.

At the age of eighteen, it’s time to get a certificate!

"You are still a young girl at the age of eighteen. Do you really plan to dedicate your youth to the steel factory? Look, I have been working as a fitter in the steel factory all my life. What have my hands become like?"

Yi Zhonghai showed Qin Huairu his big, calloused hands.

There are still many old scars on it, which are shocking to look at.

Qin Huairu couldn't help grinning.

"But what do you mean by telling me this? Do you want to recommend me to do a better job?"

"Work is hard. I'll find you a home directly. Do you want it?"

"what?"

Qin Huairu was surprised.

"To be honest, I have an apprentice who just turned [-] this year. He is good-looking and is an official fitter in the steel rolling mill. If he passes the exam this year, he will be a first-class fitter. The salary is less than [-]. And his family members It’s not complicated. There is only one mother. I have been observing you for a long time, and I think you are quite suitable for him. I am willing to be a matchmaker and introduce you two to each other. "

"But I came to the capital..."

"It's to settle down, right?"

Yi Zhonghai struck directly at the gate of life.

"You didn't know it when you first came here, but you were applying for a temporary job in the steel rolling mill. By the time you become a regular worker, you won't even know it's been a year or two. You will have to work for a few more years before you are eligible to settle in the capital. But getting married can It's different. My apprentice has a Beijing household registration. As long as you two get married and get the certificate, you will get the Beijing household registration immediately. It will take less than three days."

Qin Huairu lowered his head and said nothing.

She was indeed a little moved.

After all, she came to the capital to live a better life.

Being a worker is a way out, so why not getting married is also a way out?

"Don't hesitate. This opportunity cannot be missed, and it will never come back. Let's do this. When the recruitment is over, I will take you there directly to see how the conditions of my apprentice's family are. It's up to you whether you want to or not. What do you think? ?”

Yi Zhonghai's eyes were sincere and hot.

For those who didn’t know, they thought he was looking for a wife for himself!