Section 4 April in the Capital
The capital in April is full of spring, tender green weeping willows, and gentle breeze. Under the lazy sunlight, the flowers in the capital are blooming, the branches are full of cherry blossoms like clouds and snow; clusters of peach blossoms full of trees; proudly blooming magnolias and elegant and fragrant lilacs. In this spring, the flower market in the capital is full of poetry, picturesque, and impatiently filled our vision.
What a grand scene where the fragrance of April is over in the world.
As Chen Ze entered the city of Beijing together, the scenery was full of spring, which made people feel comfortable. Zhong Yang was also full of joy at this time, thinking that this place was his dragon-flocking place!
Wearing cloth shoes that Chen Ze temporarily borrowed, he walked twenty miles here early in the morning. Now he was already hungry. Looking at the perfect scenery, he naturally found a place to sit down and rest. He picked up the steamed buns prepared at home and shared the food. Chen Ze also took advantage of this time to emphasize to Zhong Yang what needs to be paid attention to in the city.
In Beijing in 1919, it was friction and collision between the depression of history and the impact of the new era. Everything here was too contradictory. Thinking of his origin, Zhong Yang couldn't help but think of a dislocation of time and space. Looking back, it has been a hundred years, and life is like a dream, so cherish it.
The life of the past ten days is not false, nor is it an illusion. No matter when and where, I am Zhong Yang. It seems that in an instant, I have completely integrated into this world. The joy like a fish in water fills my heart. Zhong Yang couldn't help but be intoxicated by it.
"The user's mind is improved, meets the requirements for the promotion of permission level, obtains a standard value of 140 points, and is successfully promoted to permission level 2, and the character attribute function is partially activated." As cold as ever, it brings information that makes Zhong Yang happy.
Zhong Yang, who came to his senses, saw that there were many people around him, could only help but feel anxious and ask Se for details later.
"There is Lihua Crafts Company ahead. Come with me and I will introduce you to work." Chen Ze enthusiastically pulled Zhong Yang forward.
In fact, the so-called "Lihua Crafts Company" is a textile factory mainly based on cotton textiles. In the autumn of 1915, the factory manager and boss Liu Wanhe signed a contract to purchase a spinning machine and a 500-horsepower steam engine from Jardine Malay, the British company.
When the company started construction, raw materials were purchased from Beijing, and the finished products could be eliminated in Beijing, and there was no dumping of foreign goods. The competition among peers led to the profits. In 1916, 300 spindles were added. By 1926, the total capital was expanded to 2.4 million yuan. In 1917, the total capital was expanded to 3 million yuan and 4,000 spindles were added. An 850-kilowatt power plant was invested and built, spinning mills were expanded, and a new weaving factory and blanket weaving factory were built. The main products were Maple Leaf brand 16 cotton yarns, Shuanghuan brand 20 cotton yarns and various cotton blankets. By 1919, it developed into a small and medium-sized textile enterprise with 10,414 spindles, 252 thread spindles, 160 weaving machines, and 2 blanket weaving machines.
According to Chen Ze, the factory has more than 1,000 employees, the boss Liu Wanhe has a huge net worth, and there are people in Nanjing's official men. As long as you can work here, you will have no worries about food and clothing.
Haha, our Zhong Yang is not just about food and clothing.
This is actually not to show that Chen Zeshi is short-sighted and has no ambitions. Instead, it reflects the reality of the world from the side. Not everyone can have it, and they will have lofty ambitions and ideals. More people are not easy to survive, so how can they talk about dreams? When they have not had enough food, they plan a great life path. That is not ambition, but ambition.
Only by being down-to-earth and accumulating strength and making progress is the right way.
Since he had made plans, Zhong Yang followed Chen Ze to join Lihua Crafts Company. Perhaps he would have a very exciting life here.
With Chen Ze's recommendation, Zhong Yang met Luo Laosan, the workshop manager, who was a middle-aged man with a fat face. He had a tough temper like his face. It is said that he was a relative from Liu Wanhe's hometown. The backstage was very tough, and few people in the factory dared to provoke him.
"Boy Chen, who are you bringing?" The arrogant words came from the mouth that seemed a little crooked because of its excessive arrogantness.
"Tao Luo, that's my cousin, named Zhong Yang. I just came back from abroad and learned some skills. Come here to ask for food from Tao Luo, right?" Chen Ze said begging him.
"Yes, Xiaosheng just came back from abroad and was unfamiliar with the place. Wan Wang Ye, Mr. Luo, please be more responsible." Zhong Yang smiled from the side without missing the opportunity.
"But our factory also has rules. Although I am Mr. Liu's hometown, I cannot break this rule."
The bullshit rules are not what you ordered by yourself! If you want to collect some benefits, just say it. It’s so serious that you can get angry. But no matter how dissatisfied you are, Zhong Yang still has to squeeze out a smile and pretend to be happy to respond.
"I know, how dare you break the rules in the factory? Your monthly filial piety is indispensable." While saying that, he stuffed 3 silver dollars into Luo Laosan's hand.
"Well, I'm relieved. Come with me, I'll take you to meet people. Whether you succeed depends on your own." Luo Laosan weighed the ocean in his hand with satisfaction and said with satisfaction.
Damn "vampire", if you take the money, you won't promise to help you do good things, and you won't be afraid of impotence and premature ejaculation. Zhong Yang cursed Luo Laosan maliciously in his heart.
After passing through a series of neatly arranged spinning machines and walking through the wooden corridor, the two came to a room in the factory. After knocking on the door and reporting, Zhong Yang and Chen Ze were allowed to enter, while Luo Laosan left alone and continued to act as a hero.
The house is clean and bright, with all kinds of documents neatly arranged, with curtains hanging on the windowsill, and there are unknown luxurious flowers inserted on the chair next to it. The room is fragrant and pleasant, making people feel comfortable.
Sitting at the mahogany desk was a middle-aged man with a mustache, with a good appearance and a calm temperament. He was criticizing documents while asking questions without raising his head. According to Chen Ze, he was Zhang Liwei, the general manager of the factory, and had a lifelong friendship with his boss Liu Wanhe. Liu Wanhe was assured to hand over such a large industry to this person to manage, which was enough to show his trust in this person.
I am indeed too weak and not worthy of attention from others. Instead of resenting others' rudeness, it is better to be myself and let no one in the world be underestimated by me. This is the true feeling of Zhong Yang's heart at this time.
"You are Zhong Yang, I heard that you just came back from studying in the UK, what do you know?" Zhang Liwei was still lowering his head and processing the documents.
"I am proficient in 13 foreign languages and can read, write and communicate."
"Oh, this is not simple." Finally, he raised his head and looked at Zhong Yang, and began to observe carefully.
Well, he seemed a little nervous and had an ordinary appearance, but his words and deeds were indeed scholars, so when I found someone to take the exam, I seemed to have such ability. Zhang Zheng began to seriously consider this matter.
After all, it is still very profitable to do business with foreigners these days, so all kinds of international students are actually highly valued by merchants and governments. After all, being able to understand foreign languages is very helpful for foreign trade exchanges. And it is even more rare for talents like Zhong Yang who can understand 13 foreign languages.
Next, we discussed issues such as Zhong Yang's position and salary. After friendly exchanges and consultations, seeking common ground while reserving differences, and mutually beneficial exchanges and consultations, the detailed solutions to these issues were finally determined.
Zhong Yang is a special foreign language translator of Lihua Crafts Company. His main job is to translate foreign language documents and exchanges with major overseas banks. He is a foreign language translator when the company needs it. His salary is 37 silver dollars per month, and the year-end bonus depends on the work situation. He also has to accompany General Manager Zhang Liwei to the Tongwenguan in the afternoon to confirm his foreign language level. The contract has been signed. Nowadays, everything else is fake, but the commercial contract is still quite real. Of course, if he fails to pass the inspection in the Tongwenguan, Zhong Yang will be in great trouble and will probably have to sit in the prison.
It is natural to accept the exam. After all, there are many fake international students who rely on bragging to cheat and eat and drink. The boss’s silver dollars are not given in vain. If you are a liar, you will lose your chain at critical moments. If the boss’s face is not too much, it will probably become a laughing stock in the business world. How can you come out and make a living in the future?
The kind of shit plot that is like calling you a talented person and entrusting important tasks when you meet and chat, it is difficult to appear in reality. Even if you understand Chinese and foreign languages in 13, it may be a great achievement in the eyes of ordinary people. But for the superiors, it is just a useful tool. Even a small general manager of a textile factory can control you at will and give you a look.
Zhong Yang is still too weak now and does not have the qualification to be proud.
Finally, I breathed a sigh of relief. After finishing the conversation, Zhong Yang shook hands with Zhang. He was successful in his first job search and felt relaxed. It turned out that job search was not difficult, but the premise was that you had to understand 14 languages. Finally, it was not in vain that the full-dimensional language analysis and entry were entered.
Chen Ze was also happy on the side. After answering several questions from General Manager Zhang, the other party clearly stated that he wanted to reward himself because he had brought talents for the company. He really didn't realize that the guy actually knew foreign languages, and there were still as many as 13 types. Why didn't he say it earlier? If he said it earlier, he wouldn't have to extort 3 silver dollars for the bastard Luo Laosan. Chen Ze was immersed in a series of fantasies.
"Sure enough, a simple person is really happy." Zhong Yang looked at Chen Ze, who was full of intoxication, and thought. So, is he really going to start his journey?
Since experiencing the last time when he almost lost the Yuan Jiao, Zhong Yang began to reexamine himself. Is he really qualified to have Yuan Jiao? Se is right. People who rely on luck alone are just dispensable scum before fate.
"I need to be stronger, from the mind to the body!"
In April, the capital city is full of flowers and the spring scenery is cheering for me.
My life should not be mediocre!
Chapter completed!