Siheyuan: Rebirth 52 years later, escaping from famine in Beijing

"Good! Well said! I've been waiting for you to say this!" Director Yang was overjoyed when he heard this. He slammed the table in excitement and stood up to respond, "I had expected that you would make this decision. You are worthy of being the pillar of Red Star Steel Rolling! I will give you the official appointment letter right away. From now on, you are the new head of the logistics department of our Red Star Steel Rolling! I hope you can overcome all difficulties to solve any needs of the factory for us!"

About half an hour later,

A new ** notice was broadcasted throughout the factory. Chen Xueru officially took office as the new head of the logistics department of Red Star Steel Rolling.

All the employees in the factory were shocked at this young girl who bravely took on the important task. After all, she was only in her twenties.

Perhaps it is the youthful vigor that enables her to take on such an important responsibility during this special period.

Many people were skeptical of Chen Xueru, especially Deputy Minister Zhao, who was jealous and contemptuous of Chen Xueru's courage to take on the responsibility of the Minister of Logistics, and believed that Chen Xueru would sooner or later fall from grace in her post. The factory employees had no time to care about these disputes, and their focus was always on whether the canteen could provide enough food.

"The new logistics director is here. I wonder if he can feed us enough!" someone said doubtfully.

"It's hard to say! The current situation is full of difficulties and supplies are scarce. No matter who takes over, I'm afraid they will encounter the same problems. It's best not to hold too much hope." Another person echoed.

Once she officially assumed the position of director, Chen Xueru immediately got down to work. After checking the existing inventory of materials in the warehouse, she was surprised to find that even if she reduced the amount allocated to each worker, these materials could only barely meet the needs of the entire factory for three days.

At this time, Chen Xueru deeply realized that the daily material consumption of the factory was huge and the gap was serious. This also explained why the former director Comrade Luo was under great pressure and overworked until he fell ill. Time waits for no one. Realizing the seriousness of the problem, Chen Xueru immediately took action to solve the procurement problem. In this process, Chen Xueru personally experienced the hardships and challenges of this work.

Despite her best efforts and trying every possible method (except the last option), she was still only able to purchase about 70% of what she needed. Still, this was still a good deal compared to the 60% that Minister Luo had achieved. However, she knew that there was still a gap of nearly 30% that needed to be filled.

"Fortunately, I still have my husband's support. The rest can only be solved by my husband!" Thinking of this, Chen Xueru felt a little relieved.

When she got home from get off work, she handed the list of missing supplies to her husband Lu Weimin: "Dear, this is the list of items that are currently lacking. Please see how much you can provide! Just take as many as you can!" She looked at Lu Weimin expectantly as he took the list.

After looking at the list, Lu Weimin replied with a smile: "I can handle all the supplies listed above!"

Hearing this, Chen Xueru's heart finally settled down and she felt very fortunate: "Great! Thank you, dear!" With Lu Weimin's help, Chen Xueru felt much more at ease.

The next morning, trucks loaded with supplies drove into the factory, shocking Director Yang: "Xiao Chen, you are amazing. You can get so many goods!" His face was filled with joy and admiration.

At noon, in the factory canteen, the abundant food made everyone, whether cooks or ordinary workers, happy and smiling. Finally, everyone no longer had to worry about going hungry.

Deputy Minister Zhao witnessed all these changes and was very surprised and secretly envious. He thought he did not have the ability of Chen Xueru. Facing the many praises from colleagues, Chen Xueru felt sweet in her heart and sighed: "Thanks to my husband's help, I really couldn't do without him at the critical moment. If it weren't for his help, I might not be able to hold such a position firmly."

Time flies, and a few days later.

The weather was very good that day, and Lu Weimin had not taken his family back to his old house in the courtyard for several days. So in the afternoon, he returned with his wife Li Jing and their two children.

"It's Chief Engineer Lu, Director Li and their family. Welcome back!" Yan Bugui, who was maintaining his beloved "Feige" brand bicycle in the front yard, hurried over to greet them when he saw them.

His daughter-in-law Huang Xinghua also knew that Lu Weimin and his wife were the most respectable family in the community and even in the surrounding area, and enjoyed a high reputation, so she showed a bright smile to welcome them.

Lu Weimin noticed that Yan Bugui's face was much paler than before. It was obvious that due to limited income and the need to support a large family, his diet was poor. When the other neighbors living in the courtyard saw the Lu family return, they all came out to greet them. It was obvious that they had been looking forward to the arrival of Lu Weimin and his family.

There are so many things I want to express.

After a long wait, Lu Weimin and his wife finally returned. This was undoubtedly an opportunity that could not be missed.

"Engineer Lu, Mr. Li, you are both knowledgeable people, especially Mr. Li, who is very handsome. Can you predict how long the food shortage caused by this natural disaster will last?"

"Yes! Tell us quickly! Life is so hard now, and everyone wants this hardship to end soon." As the conversation progressed, more and more neighbors gathered together.

Lu Weimin and his wife looked around and noticed that every face looked malnourished and full of worry and expectation.

Li Jing glanced at her husband and recalled that he had estimated that the current difficulties might last for two to three years.

She couldn't help but feel upset, but in the end she couldn't bear it and didn't say anything.

In such adversity, only by holding on to a glimmer of hope can one persevere in the difficult situation, because a life without hope is often more likely to collapse.

Maintaining an everlasting hope in dark times may be the only way to survive.

Therefore, Li Jing said: "I really can't predict when this crisis will end.

But I believe that as long as we unite, support each other, and face challenges together, the difficulties will be overcome one day..."

About ten minutes after the conversation,

The three members of the Lu family returned to their home in the yard, lit a fire and prepared dinner.

There was nothing extravagant on their dining table, just like in most other families.

Because every move they make may be monitored by many eyes around them.

When people saw that the food at the Lu family was not rich, and even Lu Weimin’s eldest son Lu Aimin was chewing sweet potatoes attentively, they couldn’t help but feel balanced.

They think: “God has eyes!

In the past, the Lu family had enough food and drink every day.

But now, in the face of famine, no one has any privileges and everyone is facing food shortages.

Seeing that the Lu family also experienced the pain of food shortage, I felt very happy!"