Siheyuan: I can always stay out of it

When we arrived at the steel mill, there were still many people at the gate.

Apparently, the steel mill recruitment isn't ending anytime soon.

Even though it's still early in the recruitment process, many people have already come and waited.

The security department has separated the crowd and forcibly created a path for workers to pass through on their way to work.

Looking at the security personnel who were armed with live ammunition, Chen Xu felt a little envious. It was said that a gun was a man's dream, and he was no exception. He had no chance to touch a gun in his previous life, but he could in this life. In addition, as a purchasing agent, he would have to be equipped with a gun sooner or later.

"Don't look at it. This thing looks powerful, but it hurts my hands to use it."

Xu Damao had naturally touched a gun before, and his words showed his disdain for this thing. However, disdain is one thing, and whether to carry a gun with you is another. If you go to the countryside without a gun, you will have no sense of security at all.

Chen Xu nodded and explained the situation to the security guard on duty. Since Xu Damao, a familiar figure, was nearby, he did not make things difficult for him.

Xu Damao generously accompanied Chen Xu all the way to the purchasing department before leaving leisurely.

Chen Xu felt that it was good to have an acquaintance in the courtyard. As for Xu Damao's character, that was other people's business. As long as it was not directed at him, he could accept it.

When Chen Xu arrived, there was no one in the purchasing department. Obviously, he came too early, but it was normal to arrive early on the first day at work.

Although the office door was not locked, Chen Xu still stood obediently outside Director Chen's office.

He didn't have to wait too long. Director Chen saw Chen Xu standing at the door of his office.

"Good morning, Director."

Director Chen nodded slightly and felt more favorable towards Chen Xu. Judging from his attitude, he didn't seem like someone who was just waiting for free.

"come in."

The two entered the office, and Director Chen sat down at his seat and looked up and down at Chen Xu who was standing in front of his desk.

"Not bad, he looks pretty energetic, but a little thin. Can you ride a bike?"

"meeting."

Chen Xu answered straightforwardly.

"That's good. A buyer can't do his job if he can't ride a bike. I'll ask someone to arrange a seat for you later. You'll also have a place to rest in the factory. We don't have rules for people in the purchasing department to go to get off work on time. Everything is based on results. So it's normal not to see you on weekdays."

Chen Xu nodded, this is in line with the positioning of the purchasing department.

Director Chen paused for a moment before continuing.

"Today is the first day, so you don't have to rush to purchase. First, hand in your identity information to the Human Resources Department, and then go to the Finance Department to get the bills for this month. You can only eat in the cafeteria with these."

At this point, Director Chen looked up and observed Chen Xu's expression. Seeing that there was nothing unusual, he nodded with satisfaction. If he really came here to get a free meal, he should have been a little excited to hear this, but Chen Xu was not. He looked indifferent, as if he didn't care about eating in the cafeteria.

Obviously, to have grown up at the bottom of society in the 21st century, Chen Xu had at least the ability to read people's expressions and a certain ability to disguise himself. In front of Director Chen, these abilities, which seemed to be engraved in his bones, were displayed to the fullest.

Little people also have their own way of living. These are things they have learned after experiencing the beatings of society.

Even college students will learn things that are impossible to learn from textbooks soon after leaving school, but there are gains and losses, and the more they know, the light in their eyes will gradually dim, and they will no longer have that clear and stupid look.

Some people have given these things a nice name.

The price of growth.

Chen Xu is more mature than these college students. Although he is about the same age as college students, he graduated seven or eight years earlier.

Entering society earlier means being exposed to the essence of society earlier.

Director Chen is very satisfied with Chen Xu now. This kid is really here to do work. It is actually very troublesome to recruit people in the purchasing department now. Those who come here to get by are not wanted, and even fewer are wanted to do real work. Either they are not capable enough, or those with big channels do not look down on the identity of a buyer.

Nowadays, those who can get supplies are all big guys. As long as the source of supplies is not a problem, people will still rush to give them money even if they just lie at home. They don’t care about the fixed income of the purchasing agent at all.

In Director Chen's eyes, Chen Xu does seem to be a man with ideas, but the specific results still depend on the results.

Finally, Director Chen thought of something important.

"Xiao Chen, can you use a gun?"

"I have participated in militia training before, but that was several years ago."

Chen Xu answered very honestly. He did have some memories of participating in militia training in this life, but he only fired a few bullets, and his memory was very vague. It was probably a long time ago.

Director Chen was not surprised. When New China was first established in the early years, the international situation was tense and all Chinese people were mobilized as soldiers. Regardless of gender, age or status, as long as they could hold a gun, they would fire a few rounds to practice so that they would not get to the point where they couldn't use a gun.

People of Chen Xu's age are not like their generation. They have all experienced the baptism of war and are lucky to be able to fire a few bullets.

"When you are officially employed, go to the Security Department to complete the formalities. Bring a gun with you when you go to the countryside. The comrades in the Security Department will tell you the specific matters."

"Okay, thank you Director Chen."

Chen Xu seemed a little excited, but this made the director even more satisfied.

They are all good kids, and kids who like guns will not be bad. If there are more jackals planning to attack China, and the situation becomes too serious, these people will be needed to take over.

"Go to the security department and practice a few shots to get familiar with them, so you won't be in a rush when the time comes."

Director Chen was still very optimistic about Chen Xu, so he said a few more words to him.

I have to say that although the country was poor at that time, it was truly full of martial virtues.

That was a peace that a generation had paid for with their lives and blood.

A great man once said.

Seeking peace through struggle leads to peaceful existence, and seeking peace through compromise leads to peaceful end.

China was able to rise from nothing to stand up again, and all of this was achieved through the sacrifices of countless people.

Director Chen took Chen Xu out of the office and asked someone to take him to the Human Resources Department.

By the time I finished the process and reached the security department after completing all the formalities, it was already nearly ten o'clock.

The steel rolling mill is recruiting now, and the human resources department is so busy that no one is free. Chen Xu waited for a long time before it was his turn.

When he finally finished his work and rushed to the Security Department, it was equally busy. Most of the comrades in the Security Department were maintaining order at the factory gate. Chen Xu looked helpless, feeling that entering the factory in this era was even more cumbersome than in his previous life.

But it is understandable. There are many enemy agents and spies now. If someone wants to sneak into the steel mill to cause sabotage, now is undoubtedly the best opportunity. It is a good thing for Chen Xu to catch them strictly.

Chen Xu, who thought he could try his hand in the morning, could only come back in the afternoon. He was somewhat bored at the steel rolling mill, so he simply asked someone about the location of the projection room and went straight to it.

Now, Xu Damao is the only one who is familiar with the entire steel rolling mill, so who else can we look for if not him?