Siheyuan: I just want to live

After chatting for a while, Director Cheng sent Chen Feng and others out of the desk with a smile on his face, and after Chen Feng and others got in the car, he watched the car go away.

Watching Chen Feng's car gradually disappear from sight, Director Cheng gently stroked his chin and muttered to himself thoughtfully.

"I don't know where the young people today learned this from. It's really hard to resist such beautiful words!"

After saying this, Director Cheng coughed twice unconsciously. He frowned and covered his mouth with his hand, feeling a little uncomfortable in his throat.

Realizing that he seemed to be feeling a little unwell, Director Cheng stopped staying at the office door and turned back to the office.

After leaving the farm, Chen Feng and his group drove directly to the city. Along the way, they admired the scenery along the way and felt the atmosphere of the city.

More than ten minutes later, the jeep stopped at the entrance of a small supply and marketing cooperative at the entrance of Xisi Beiba Tiao Hutong. It was an old building, but it looked very historic.

When Hou Debang saw the jeep stop, he turned around and said to Chen Feng, "Brother Chen! This supply and marketing cooperative is where your sister-in-law will be employed! Although it looks a bit old, it is a very good place. The work is stable and it is close to home!"

Chen Feng looked at the supply and marketing cooperative in front of him, his heart full of expectations and hope. He knew that this job meant a lot to his wife, although their family's financial problems would not make Jin Ling worry.

But there are also benefits to Jin Ling going to work. At least after she goes to work, there is someone to chat with her, so she doesn't have to be alone at home all day.

Hou Debang continued, "Brother Chen, how about we help my sister-in-law get the job application first, and then go look for a house."

"This way, my brother and sister-in-law can adapt to their new jobs as quickly as possible, and we can also get to know our surroundings better."

When Chen Feng heard what Hou Debang said, he immediately said, "Brother Hou, we have no objection. Anything is fine. We just need to follow your arrangements!"

Seeing Chen Feng say this, Hou Debang immediately smiled and said, "Okay, then let's get off the car! Let's get my sister-in-law employed first, and then go look at the house."

As he spoke, Hou Debang opened the door and got out of the jeep first. Chen Feng and his wife followed him out of the car. They walked into the supply and marketing cooperative together and prepared to help Jin Ling go through the entry procedures.

When Chen Feng followed Hou Debang into the supply and marketing cooperative, he couldn't help but feel a little surprised. Although the supply and marketing cooperative looked like an ordinary storefront, the interior was a different world with a spacious space of nearly 100 square meters.

After entering the store, Chen Feng began to look around and observe the items being sold here.

However, to his disappointment, the commodities in this supply and marketing cooperative were not much different from those in other places. Whether it was food, daily necessities or other daily necessities, they all seemed ordinary.

Perhaps because it was during working hours, there were no customers in the supply and marketing cooperative. Chen Feng looked around and could only see two salesmen standing quietly behind the counter, waiting for customers to come.

Hou Debang seemed to be very familiar with this place. As soon as he stepped into the supply and marketing cooperative, he walked straight to one of the salesmen and shouted loudly: "Comrade, is your store manager here? I have something important to discuss with him!"

Hou Debang's voice echoed in the empty shop, attracting the attention of the salesperson. She raised her head and glanced at Hou Debang.

However, the salesperson did not answer Hou Debang's question immediately. Instead, he looked at him curiously and asked, "Comrade, who are you? What can you do for our store manager?"

After hearing this, Hou Debang smiled and explained, "I am Hou Debang, from the purchasing department of the steel plant. I came to visit your store manager today because I do have something to communicate with him."

After saying that, Hou Debang took out his work ID from his pocket and handed it to the salesperson.

The salesperson took the work permit, checked it carefully, and returned it to Hou Debang after confirming that it was correct. Then, she said enthusiastically.

"Director Hou, our store manager is sorting items in the warehouse at the back. Please wait a moment, I will go over and inform him right away."

After saying that, she quickly turned around and walked towards a small room at the back of the store, obviously to inform the manager.

Seeing this, Hou Debang did not show any impatience, but just stood quietly beside the counter and waited.

Soon, the salesperson came out with a sweaty middle-aged man in a Mao suit.

When they just entered the hall of the supply and marketing cooperative, the salesperson whispered something in the manager's ear, raised his arm slightly, and quietly pointed at Hou Debang.

After hearing her suggestion, the store manager nodded slightly to show that he understood. Then he walked quickly to Hou Debang, his face full of enthusiasm and expectation, stretched out his hands, and spoke in a sincere and honest tone.

"Welcome Director Hou to inspect our work! I am Niu Man, the store manager of our store, and I am very honored to have your presence. I wonder what important matter Director Hou is visiting for this time?"

Hou Debang smiled at the store manager in front of him, his expression and movements revealed an uncontrollable excitement. Hou Debang naturally stretched out his right hand and shook Niu Man's hand tightly in response.

After the two shook hands, Hou Debang said, "Manager Niu, I don't have anything particularly urgent to do today."

"This is Jin Ling. Our steel plant recently hired a new salesperson, and her house happened to be assigned nearby."

As he spoke, Hou Debang pointed at Jin Ling who was standing beside him.

"Considering the convenience of her commute, I think it would be more appropriate for her to work here, so that she is closer to home and can save a lot of time and energy."

"Then we can invest the extra time and energy into revolutionary work better!"

Hearing Hou Debang's words, Niu Man's heart tightened. He subconsciously glanced at Jin Ling standing next to him, then turned his head, showing a trace of embarrassment on his face, and said to Hou Debang: "Um... Director Hou, aren't the sales clerks in our department assigned by the higher-ups?"

"If I accept him directly after you bring him here, I won't be able to explain to my superiors later!"

Hou Debang was stunned when he heard Niu Man's words, and then he remembered this matter. He frowned, thought for a moment, and said to Niu Man.

"Manager Niu, do you have a phone in your store? If so, please lend it to me so I can call the factory."

When Niu Man heard what Hou Debang said, he immediately nodded and said, "Yes, yes, yes! It's inside. Director Hou, come with me!"

Then he took Hou Debang to the store's office. When Jin Ling and Chen Feng saw Hou Debang walking to the office, they followed him.

It’s no wonder that Niu Man is so active. After all, he is just a small store manager. In a large unit like a steel plant, he can’t afford to offend anyone.

So when Hou Debang was willing to call the factory to explain the situation, he naturally felt very happy.

If Hou Debang did not make the call but directly forced someone in, he would not dare to refuse. He could only accept this person first and then find a way to explain to his superiors.

Even though it might not be a big problem in the end, he would definitely get a scolding.

Soon Niu Man brought Hou Debang to the office. There was an old telephone in the office. Hou Debang picked up the receiver and dialed the factory's phone number.

The call was connected quickly. Hou Debang briefly explained the situation and expressed his hope to arrange for Jin Ling to work in this store.

The other party was silent for a while, then replied: "Okay, Director Hou, since you personally recommended her, our supply and marketing cooperative agrees. However, we hope that she can adapt to the working environment as soon as possible and make contributions to the store."

Seeing that the person on the other end of the phone agreed, Hou Debang breathed a sigh of relief and then chatted with the other party for a while.

After Hou Debang hung up the phone, he showed a satisfied smile on his face. He turned around and said to Niu Man, "Okay, Manager Niu, the problem is solved. Can you let Jin Ling join the company now?"

Niu Man nodded quickly and agreed: "Yes, yes, of course! We can start work now!"

After saying that, he looked at Jin Ling again, and secretly sighed in his heart, it’s good to have a background! If you want to work in a certain store, you can work in that store! Why don’t I have this background?

Therefore, under Hou Debang's attention, Jin Ling's entry procedures went very smoothly.

After they started working, when Hou Debang mentioned the matter of moving, Niu Man immediately said that Jin Ling should be given a vacation first, and she could come back to work officially after the move was completed!

After everything was done, Hou Debang said to Niu Man: "Manager Niu, since everything is done, we won't disturb you here! We will go back first!"

After hearing what Hou Debang said, Niu Man still replied with a cautious smile: "Then leader, take care, I'll see you off!"

Hou Debang nodded when he heard him say that, and turned to walk out the door. Niu Man hurriedly followed and carefully sent them to the door.

Niu Man sent Chen Feng and the other two to the car, and watching the jeep leaving, he couldn't help but feel deeply moved. He thought of all the difficulties and setbacks he had experienced, and then looked at what happened today, and couldn't help but feel envious.

"Oh! It's good to have a background! All problems can be solved with just one phone call." Niu Man said to himself.

He knew that if it weren't for Hou Debang, Jin Ling's matter today might not have been resolved so smoothly.

Thinking of this, he sighed deeply, then turned back to the store and continued to work.

As Niu Man walked, he began to mutter to himself.

"Who is this Jin Ling? We have to be personally escorted by Director Hou of the Purchasing Department when we start working. It seems like she has an extraordinary background. We should try to curry favor with this young lady in the future. Maybe we can even get on her good side."