Chapter 669 Zhen Jin’s invitation [first update]
It is estimated that only Zhen Shuai and Shen Xingdu did not go there in the whole village. They hid at home and watched TV to avoid asking him for mercy if they were not chosen.
Ge Zhenguo basically kept all those who met the conditions and took them to the city in a chartered car the next day for a unified physical examination. As long as they passed the physical examination, they would become official workers in the food factory.
Zhen Shuai realized later that he had been worried too much. It is true that everyone in the village wants to enter the factory, but basically only one or two people from each family can enter, especially only one person from a couple can enter the factory, because no matter how good the factory is, the work in the fields cannot be left behind. Someone has to stay home and farm. So in the end, most of the people recruited into the factory were women, and most of the men stayed at home. In order to compete for a spot in the factory, couples often quarrel or fight at home, and in the end it is almost always the woman who wins. Because the work in the fields is more tiring, a grown man cannot really leave the more tiring work to women. Even if they are reluctant, few dare to show it, otherwise they will be laughed to death by others.
Zhen Shuai also discovered that Ge Zhenguo recruited people from outside for some key positions, such as quality inspection positions. As a food factory, this position can be said to be the most critical position. In order to prevent acquaintances from covering up each other, Ge Zhenguo found the two quality inspectors from other places.
Zhen Shuai didn't say anything, but he was very satisfied. Sure enough, it was right to give Ge Zhenguo a 10% dividend. He can really be his hands-off shopkeeper with peace of mind.
Zhen Xiang also entered the factory. She felt that she was stupid. Even if she learned other skills, she was afraid that she would not be able to learn them, so she might as well join her own factory. Zhen Shuai couldn't persuade her. The job in the food factory was not a good job. To put it bluntly, it was still physical work. But he was afraid that after telling Zhen Xiang, he would think he didn't want her to enter the factory. He could only let her go. At least he was not tied up by Zhen Cheng all day long and had no time for himself at all.
Grandma Zhen and Grandpa Zhen have been raising them at home for a while and are in very good health. There is no problem taking care of Zhen Cheng. Besides, he will only take care of her for a month or two. Zhen Shuai plans to send Zhen Cheng to elementary school in September. Over six years old, he is old enough.
Time flies like water, as if September has entered in the blink of an eye.
Zhen Shuai ignored Zhen Cheng's cries and even used a "stunt skill" that had not been used for a long time - rolling, and sent him to school.
Zhen Cheng knew that this brother had always been true to his word. Seeing that this move was useless and he had no other options, he turned around and wiped his tears by himself and entered the classroom obediently.
Zhen Shuai bought a tricycle for Grandpa Zhen. It happened that Zhen Aimin's youngest son Zhen Zhi also went to school this year. The old man rode a tricycle to pick up and drop off his two grandchildren every day, and he was very happy.
During this pick-up and drop-off, the relationship between the old man and Zhen Aimin unknowingly eased a lot.
Zhen Shuai thinks this is good. It doesn't matter if Zhen Aimin is genuine or fake, as long as he doesn't let the old man and the old lady be offended, it's enough. The human heart cannot withstand investigation.
At the end of September, the food factory will be ready for occupancy.
Ge Zhenguo asked Zhen Shuai to choose an auspicious day for the food factory to move to a new home. His plan was to cut the ribbon and unveil the plaque on this day, have all employees put on uniform work clothes, take a family photo, and preferably invite some leaders from the county.
He had no idea that Zhen Shuai would be more generous. Zhen Shuai not only invited the leaders of the county, but also people from the newspaper and the city's TV station!
Mr. and Mrs. Huang San, Zhao Fengjing, Meng Xueming, Mr. and Mrs. Qin Zhongyi, and Mr. and Mrs. Jiang Chunyu all came. Not only did they send flower baskets, but they also gave gifts, which was very particular. Zhao Fengjing and Meng Xueming also brought several close friends to support them, and their popularity increased.
The people in the village shouted that they had seen the world.
At 6:30 that night, the whole village stood in front of the TV on time, looking for themselves in the crowded crowd. Those who found it cheered happily, and those who didn't found it sighed with regret, regretting that they were not in the right position at that time.
Zhen Shuai's handiwork doesn't stop there. From noon the next day, for a month, the 20 seconds before the 12 o'clock noon news started playing a promotional video of a food factory that Zhen Shuai hired someone to shoot. In the video, there are product production and sales. The various stages of the process and the clips of people’s expressions when eating the braised eggs. In short, it is important to let people know that Zhen Shuai’s braised eggs are not only produced regularly but also delicious.
Since then, the food factory has received more orders.
Ge Zhenguo was not a short-sighted person but was still shocked by Zhen Shuai's methods. He also thought about how to promote it, but he also didn't think of advertising on TV stations. He realized that even though he was experienced, he still didn't know something, so he began to read books on various aspects of business management in private. If he was really outperformed by a sixteen-year-old kid, he wouldn't be ashamed to take 10% of the dividend. Judging from the current situation, it is no problem for a food factory to earn one million a year, and one hundred thousand a year. His previous salary of more than 20 years of work combined was not that much.
Zhen Shuai overheard this incident and became more satisfied and relieved about Ge Zhenguo.
The village chief, party secretary, and the others were secretly having fun. They didn't know the sales volume of the food factory, but they could guess roughly by looking at the transportation trucks coming in and out. 10% was at least 20,000, 20,000! How much can be done!
But it’s not time to get the money yet, at least until the food factory has been in operation for one year.
The food factory is running healthily, and Zhen Shuai is not idle either, studying the third and fourth products coming out of the factory. The first product is braised eggs and the second product is fried chicken steak. Now you don’t have to go to the barbecue stall to buy fried chicken steak at the kiosks, and it’s ready to eat. The third product is fried chicken wings and the fourth is French fries. In later generations, fried chicken wings and French fries became one of children's favorite fast food.
Relatively speaking, French fries are more affordable for children, and they are indeed more popular than fried chicken wings.
With these four products, as long as the food factory does not commit suicide, it will definitely not be a problem to develop for 30 to 50 years.
Zhen Shuai stopped here. If he added new products, it would be time for the food factory to expand again. But this is not a good thing for the Zhen family.
Of course, he did not disclose this idea to Ge Zhenguo.
Ge Zhenguo didn't think much about it. He was very satisfied with the current situation, and he also believed that steady development would be faster. If he took too big a step, he would easily pull his crotch.
Next, Zhen Shuai only needs to slowly wait for the funds to reach one million.
On this day, while the sun was shining brightly and he and Shen Xingdu were the only ones at home, he was bathing in the courtyard with the courtyard door open when someone knocked on the door.
"Who is it? Wait a minute, I'm taking a shower."
It's October, and it's a bit cold to take a shower at night, so many people take advantage of the sun to take a shower in the yard during the day.
The person who knocked on the door understood and did not knock again.
"Zhen Shuai, it's me. It's nothing serious. You wash your hands slowly. I'll come back later." "
Cousin, I'm sorry, it takes me about twenty minutes."
"Okay, I'll leave first."
Zhen Shuai went on. Watering his body, he thought about what would happen if Zhen Jin suddenly came.
Shen Xingdu was determined not to take a bath with him. At this time, he was sitting neatly on the stone bench, and his clean clothes were placed on the other stone bench. After Zhen Shuai finished washing, he drove Zhen Shuai out and then he washed again.
Boys are quick to take showers. Zhen Shuai quickly finished washing, put on clean clothes, and gave Shen Xingdu a bucket of hot water.
While wiping his hair, he said to Shen Xingdu: "Wash it quickly if you are tired."
Shen Xingdu did not move and motioned for him to go out.
Zhen Shuai turned his back, "Am I still going to peek?"
"You can." Shen Xingdu's calm voice was unhurried.
Zhen Shuai choked, grunted, and went out obediently. He was afraid that if he didn't go out, Shen Xingdu would go to the room to wash himself. The room was cold and cold, not suitable for taking a bath.
As soon as he stepped out of the courtyard, he heard the sound of the backyard door being locked behind him, and turned around and made a face.
He continued to wipe his hair and looked casually at both ends of the alley. It seemed like no one else was home. Everyone who should go to work has gone to work, and everyone who should go to the fields to work has gone to the fields. No wonder it is so quiet.
About ten minutes later, the door opened.
The dirty clothes have been put into the washing machine and the washing machine is working. Only the bath water has not been poured out.
Zhen Shuai went over and poured the water, cleaned the tub, and chatted with Shen Xingdu, "Brother, what do you think the cousin will do when he comes?" Shen Xingdu put his white shoes next to the stone bench , motioning him to go over and put on shoes. Don't wear sandals all the time, as it's easy to catch a cold.
"Getting married."
"Ah?" Zhen Shuai was surprised. After putting the towel on the clothesline, he sat on the stone bench and put on his socks. "How did you know? I don't even know." Shen Xingdu was not like him. I like to listen to other people's gossip.
"Grandma said it."
Perhaps older people tend to talk more, so sometimes Grandma Zhen would suddenly start talking to herself while she was sitting there peacefully.
Shen Xingdu also heard it accidentally.
Zhen Shuai thought for a while and found that Zhen Aimin's new house seemed to have been decorated a month ago. It seems that it is indeed prepared for Zhen Jin's marriage.
"That should be it."
The two of them had just talked for a while when Zhen Jin came again, smiling and high-spirited, holding a big red invitation in his hand.
"First cousin, are you really getting married? Congratulations! I didn't hear any news before." Zhen Shuai said very apologetically.
Zhen Jin handed him the invitation, his face slightly red, "I know you are busy, I don't blame you."
Zhen Shuai moved a chair for him to sit, and asked with concern: "Where is my sister-in-law from? How do you know each other?"
Zhen Jin didn't expect him to be so gossipy, and his face turned redder. Fortunately, the sun was shining, so he was not afraid of being discovered by Zhen Shuai, "She is also a teacher in our elementary school. We are in a free relationship. After getting along for a while, I think it's okay. I plan to get married as soon as possible."
"That's good. Since both of you are teachers, you don't have to worry about not having a common language. When you have children in the future, you can also teach the children at home together. You will definitely grow old together happily in the future!" Zhen Shuai smiled.
People are in high spirits during happy events. Zhen Jin kept grinning, "I wish you good luck. The wedding is scheduled for October 1st, which is the National Day. You all have to come."
Zhen Shuai joked, "Of course, you are the first among us brothers and sisters to get married. When the time comes, I will definitely make trouble with you and my sister-in-law!"
Zhen Jin is a Chinese teacher and can be considered eloquent, but he was teased by this cousin so much that he didn't know what to say, so he could only quickly propose farewell.
Chapter 670 Aunt and sister-in-law arrive [Second update]
Governor Shen Xing put down his chopsticks when he saw that Zhen Shuai had only eaten one bun and a bowl of rice porridge, and served him another bowl of porridge.
"I can't eat any more." Zhen Shuai pushed the bowl aside and leaned lazily on the armrest of the chair.
Shen Xingdu touched his forehead, his eyes full of reproach, "I kicked off the quilt again last night." He felt a little feverish. Zhen Shuai immediately sat upright, looking lively and energetic. "I'm fine. I don't need to take medicine or injections. I'll just go and sleep for a while."
"What's wrong? Shuai Shuai has a fever?" Grandma Zhen was about to get up worriedly.
Grandpa Zhen didn't make a fuss, the boy was solid.
"Grandma, I'm fine, just a little bit." Zhen Shuai was just a little lethargic, but didn't feel uncomfortable in any way.
"Is everything okay?" Grandma Zhen was still worried. "It's better to go to the health center."
Shen Xingdu said, "Don't worry, I'll watch him sleep." If it's serious, you have to see a doctor.
Although Dudu is young, he does things safely, which makes Grandma Zhen and Grandpa Zhen feel at ease.
At this time, Marshmallow, who was basking in the sun in the yard, barked twice.
A large group of people walked in from outside the yard, all dressed up and smiling. It was Zhen Chunhua's family and Zhen Qiuju's family who came. Zhen Aimin, Wu Guixiang and Zhen Jin accompanied them. Except for the three people from Zhen Aimin's family, almost everyone else was carrying gifts in their hands. Some called them father, some called them mother, and some called them grandparents. The courtyard that was quiet just now suddenly became noisy.
Zhen Shuai stood up to greet him, feeling a little surprised. When the eldest cousin and second cousin of my aunt's family got married, none of the relatives here came over. Unexpectedly, Zhen Chunhua and Zhen Qiuju came back when Zhen Jin got married.
"Yo!" Grandma Zhen was startled at first, then she smiled like a chrysanthemum, "You are all back? Your father and I didn't know about it before!"
"Isn't this a surprise for you two elders? Our children are all here. Are you happy that we are back?" Zhen Chunhua answered as she looked at the breakfast on the table. There were not only porridge, steamed buns and eggs, but also fried dough sticks and pancakes. There were even four kinds of side dishes to go with the meal. It was very special. Fengfeng, look at the clothes of the old man and the old lady, the clothes and shoes are all new, they don't look like country people, but like the old man and old lady from the city.
Others were also chatting with the two elders while looking around, feeling very envious. The house was so big and well-decorated. It was much better than what they, the so-called city dwellers, lived in.
Zhen Qiuju's son rushed upstairs without saying a word. Zhen Shuai stopped him in time and smiled sheepishly at his sister-in-law and uncle, "Cousin, let's play down below. Do you want to watch TV?" The smile on Zhen Qiuju's face froze
. What's the meaning? We are all relatives, why can’t we go upstairs and have a look?
Grandma Zhen patted her grandson gently and said, "You naughty little kid, your three cousins' rooms are upstairs. You don't want to run around. Except for your three cousins, we have never been there." Zhen Qiuju's expression changed.
Looks better. My son is not young anymore, so he really needs to pay attention.
The current living room of Zhen Shuai's house is large and can accommodate so many people. After inviting the guests to sit down, they are ready to pour tea for them.
"It's a bit hot today. Auntie and the others would like a drink to quench their thirst." Shen Xingdu was worried that he was not feeling well, so he sat him down, opened the drink box next to the TV cabinet, and gave each of the guests a bottle of Coke.
Zhen Chunhua and the others have nothing to be unhappy about. In their opinion, Coke is better than tea.
After Zhen Shuai sat down, he explained to several elders: "I woke up this morning with a slight fever, and I don't have much strength. Elders, please forgive me if you are negligent." "This child kicked off the quilt last night, let him go to the health
center Look, he doesn't want to go either." Grandma Zhen said reproachfully while taking fruits and various snacks from the TV cabinet.
Grandpa Zhen walked out of his room with a lot of braised eggs in his hands, "Here, eat the braised eggs. I said put them outside. It's convenient for anyone who wants to eat them. But Shuaishuai and Xiangxiangfei said they would put them outside for me and the old woman. In the room, they said they would have boiled water just in case they got hungry in the middle of the night."
Zhen Chunhua and others just saw that the two old people were so comfortable in Zhen Shuai's house and even knew which snacks were placed in which drawer. They knew that they were really spending their time here. Well done.
Shen Xingdu gave Zhen Shuai the hot tea he had just poured to warm his hands, and sat down next to him quietly without speaking again.
"Aunt, uncle, sister-in-law, and uncle, when did you arrive? Why don't you give me a call and I can send a car directly to the city to pick you up. I'm afraid it won't be easy for you to squeeze into the bus." Zhen Shuai Appropriately express concern for elders. He also noticed that his second cousin's sister-in-law had a bulging belly. She must be pregnant.
The food factory now not only has two trucks of its own, but also a bus and a car. The bus is used to pick up and drop off employees from other places, and it can also be used if there are any group activities in the factory in the future; the car is usually used by Ge Zhenguo for travel. After all, he is the factory director, and having his own car also represents the strength of the factory to a certain extent. If you really ride a bicycle to discuss business with others, I'm afraid not many people will take it seriously.
Zhen Chunhua glanced at her husband with annoyance in her eyes, "I also told you to call you and ask you to send a car to pick her up. I don't care about it myself. I have a little baby with me, and your second cousin-in-law is also pregnant. Your eldest uncle insists that he can't cause you any trouble, how can you use the bus for personal use?"
Zhen Shuai thought to himself, Zhen Aimin's family must have been in very frequent contact with Zhen Chunhua and Zhen Qiuju's family, otherwise, it would be impossible for them to treat their own family The situation is so clear. But since the first month of the year, these two families have not called them once.
Xue Limin smiled and said: "You are just lazy. There were so many people when we came back last time. Why don't we still squeeze into the bus?"
"Uncle, you are really too cautious. How can you still squeeze into the bus when your second cousin has a baby? You are not afraid that when your second grandson is born, you will not be close to your grandpa."
Listening to what Zhen Shuai said was interesting, everyone laughed, and the atmosphere was very good.
Zhen Chunhua and the others secretly breathed a sigh of relief. They were indeed a little indifferent to Zhen Shuai's family before, but now they have a chance to repair their relationship.
Zhen Qiuju didn't interrupt for a while. When her eyes passed over Shen Xingdu, she remembered that Zhen Shuai liked this child very much, so she asked: "How old is Dudu this year? Doesn't he go to school? I remember that the children only have vacation in the afternoon. Our two families They all took leave."
Zhen Shuai said: "He is not yet seven years old. He has a quiet temper. I was afraid that he would be bullied when he went to school, so I wanted to wait until he was one year older before going." Shen Xingguo also said for this I came to see him and after he explained it to Shen Xingguo, Shen Xingguo agreed.
Grandma Zhen said proudly: "Dudu is smart. Although he hasn't gone to school yet, he already knows a lot of words. When he goes to school at the age of seven, he can skip a grade and go directly to the third grade!" Grandpa Zhen couldn't help but said: "This
child He can sit still better than Zhen Cheng and Zhen Zhi. Zhen Cheng and Zhen Zhi are also smart, but they are too naughty." Zhang Jiacheng said that it seems that he really regards this child as his own. He didn't give a red envelope last time, but this time he will
Make up one.
Zhen Aimin and Wu Guixiang were not angry either. Smart and naughty are actually not derogatory terms.
Zhen Shuai said: "It is a good thing for boys to be naughty. They look healthy and energetic, and they are not easily bullied at school."
Everyone laughed and agreed.
Zhen Shuai turned to Zhen Aimin, "Uncle, have you arranged a place for Auntie and the others to live? If not, I will arrange for them to stay at the Yiran Hotel in the county town. We have a car at home, and transportation is convenient." Zhen Aimin was stunned, "Let's stay
here Yiran Hotel? It's not cheap there."
Wu Guixiang took a hard bite of the braised egg, feeling a little unhappy. She also knew that Yiran Hotel was the best hotel in the county. She has never lived there, but these two sisters-in-law have lived there.
"Auntie and the others only come here twice a year at most. Of course we have to make their stay comfortable. If you don't worry, let me arrange this matter. I will definitely entertain Auntie and the others." Zhen Shuai actually said I don't want my relatives to live in the village. If I live in the village, some people will have to live in my own home. There are a lot of men and women, which is too inconvenient. It's better to arrange for them to stay in a hotel.
Zhen Aimin has no objection at all. As long as he is not allowed to contribute money, there is nothing wrong with it.
The expressions on Zhen Chunhua's and the others' faces were more soothing. It sounded like the hotel was quite expensive. It was certainly better to stay in a hotel than to squeeze several people into one bed at Zhen Aimin's or Zhen Shuai's house.
"We can stay anywhere, there's no need to stay in such a nice hotel." Zhen Qiuju politely said.
Zhen Shuai said: "This is what we should do. It's a pity that my aunt and my sister-in-law are married too far away, otherwise it would be more lively to move around frequently."
Zhen Chunhua and Zhen Qiuju also felt a little regretful in their hearts. But at that time, who could have thought that this nephew would have such a big future? It makes it difficult even if you want to get some light now.
Zhen Chunhua said: "It's difficult for us to come over, but it's not difficult for you to come over. Now that you have a car, you have to visit me and your sister-in-law often. Your second cousin's baby will be born in a while, and you will all be there by then." I want to go over for the wedding banquet."
Zhen Shuai could only agree with a smile, "I will definitely go, and I will pull over directly in the car."
The second cousin's face was flushed, and she was very happy. It was very honorable to have such a rich relative at home. thing.
Grandma Zhen asked Zhen in a low voice how long it would take until Chunhua was born.
Zhen Chunhua said there are still more than two months.
Shen Xingdu raised his hand and touched Commander Zhen's forehead. It was still the same as before.
Zhen Shuai squeezed his hand and whispered, "I told him it's okay."
Shen Xingdu touched his tea cup again. The temperature was just right, and he motioned for him to drink.
Zhen Shuai drank it in one sip.
In this silence, everyone else noticed the movement here and secretly thought that no wonder Zhen Shuai liked this little guy. This little guy knew how to care about people at a young age.
Zhen Chunhua remembered that Zhen Shuai had a fever, and said hurriedly: "Shuai Shuai, you go and take a nap, we don't need you to entertain us. After chatting with your grandparents for a while, we should go to your uncle's house to help. We still need a lot of things. Sort it out."
Zhen Shuai said politely, "Okay, I'll excuse you for a while."
Shen Xingdu went back to the room with him.
People in the living room consciously lowered their voices, and Grandpa Zhen also turned down the volume of the TV.