Red Star Rolling Mill.
It was unknown where the news came from, but it was said that the factory's canteen had made a big move today. In one go, they had shipped over 3,000 catties of pork and over 1,000 catties of eggs.
It wasn't even mealtime yet, but the workers of the rolling mill were no longer focused on their work. They were discussing in private, and their topics and gazes seemed to have drifted to the canteen. In a daze, they seemed to have smelled the fragrance of meat.
"Have you heard? The canteen had shipped over 3,000 catties of pork this morning. The beef, mutton, and eggs added up to about 2,000 catties. Go to the canteen earlier after work, or you won't be able to queue up!”
"I heard from the guard, Uncle Sun, that it's our factory's new canteen director, Xu Damao! Two truckloads of meat were delivered early in the morning!”
"Isn't Xu Damao working as a projectionist in the publicity department? Why haven't I heard of him having this ability before?”
"Why do you care so much? I only ate two cornbread this morning. Who can help me queue up at noon?”
"It smells so good. I think I can smell the fragrance of meat coming from the kitchen in the cafeteria!”
This morning, all the workers in the rolling mill were in an unstable state of work.
Fortunately, it was finally lunchtime. The tens of thousands of workers seemed to have heard the whistle of the referee on the field. It was an order from the referee, and they rushed to the canteen with lunch boxes in a mighty manner. Their heroic and spirited eyes were firm and determined.
"It smells so good! It's the smell of braised pork!"
"And eggs! Buy less of the ones in front. My child still needs to nourish his body!”
"I heard that the meat soup costs five cents. It's made from beef bones and sheep bones. It's very fragrant. Department Director Xu said that we can supply it in unlimited quantities!”
The cafeteria was the most lively place since it was built.
He Yuzhu knocked on the edge of the bucket with a frying spoon and shouted loudly,"Don't push! Everyone had meat to eat! Each person was limited to two servings, heh! I'm talking to you. You won't let anyone cut in line. Get to the back!”
When the workers heard this, they were elated. They were already familiar with He Yuzhu's generous personality. The few who cut the line were not angry. They only came forward to confirm the information for the workers behind them. When they saw that the dishes in the cafeteria today were all meat and fish, even if they were scolded by He Yuzhu, they just smiled and shook their heads to pass the meal ticket to the workers in line.
"Help me bring a portion of braised pork, two eggs, and a portion of meat soup!”
Including He Yuzhu, Liu Lan, Master Yang, Ma Hua, and the others were all busy. They had been working since the morning and had not rested for a moment. They were crazily digesting and processing the 5,000 catties of meat and eggs that Xu Damao had brought over. They had cleaned up the stock of vegetables and noodles in the kitchen!
Even so, more than half of it had to be stored in the cold storage for subsequent consumption.
He Yuzhu was also secretly speechless. When he heard that Xu Damao had brought 5,000 catties of meat and eggs, he instinctively did not believe it. However, when he followed the Transportation Department to unload the goods, he was shocked on the spot.
No wonder Xu Damao was confident that he could sit firmly in the position of the canteen director and let the workers eat meat. Who would dare to say bad things about Xu Damao behind his back? They would be beaten up by all the workers.
Xu Damao patrolled the back kitchen of the canteen and also went to the window to get food. He looked at the dark crowd. This lively occasion was very comfortable.
A sharp-eyed colleague from the publicity department recognized Xu Damao and shouted,""Department Director Xu! You're a great hero of our rolling mill. Now that you're the canteen director, everyone will have meat to eat!”
"Chief Physician Xu, thank you!"
"Department Director Xu, will there be meat in the canteen in the future?”
Xu Damao was in a good mood and replied loudly,""Everyone, don't worry. Under the wise leadership of Deputy Factory Manager Li, I, Xu Damao, can tell everyone that the canteen of the Rolling Steel Mill will have pork and eggs supplied every day!”
"Good!"
The workers in line at the rolling mill were overjoyed when they heard this. They excitedly took the lead in clapping. For a moment, thunderous applause rang out in the canteen.
Pork was also in high demand outside. Not only was it expensive, but sometimes, even money and tickets could not buy it.
There were tens of thousands of people in the rolling mill, and two-thirds of them could not even consume more than five catties of pork in a year. A family like Qin Huairu's, who had been taking advantage of He Yuzhu every day, could already be considered to have an upper-middle-class life in the rolling mill.
There was no doubt that Xu Damao's 'purchasing' action this time had changed the young and strong people who were engaged in heavy physical labor from simply eating to eating well. The real food for people was still meat. With meat, they could endure hunger for a day, winning the support of the factory workers.
The workers who had bought their meals laid out their lunch boxes in twos and threes. Pork stewed vermicelli, potato stewed pork, braised pork, and scrambled eggs were lined up in a row. They were eating fine flour steamed buns or cornbread in their hands. Their mouths were greasy. Together with a few mouthfuls of beef bone and lamb bone soup, they felt warm from head to toe.
However, there were also some workers who were unwilling to eat the meat and vegetables they had bought. They simply ate cornbread and salted vegetables. They drank beef bone soup that was full of water. They could also have some meat in their mouths and bring it home to feed their children!
Xu Damao was chatting with a female worker in the factory who had a nice tone. With a few words, he made her giggle. Liu Lan came over and reminded her,"Deputy Director Li is here. He's waiting in your office.”
"I still have something to do here. Come earlier next time. I'll get the chefs to add more meat for you.”
The few little girls were instantly overjoyed. They chattered and gave Xu Damao rainbow farts, then scattered with smiles.
Sigh, being young is so good!
Xu Damao felt refreshed. When he arrived at the office, he saw Deputy Factory Manager Li, who was also smiling.
"Well done! Damao! I was right about you!"
"It's all because of your trust, director! We haven't touched this batch of pork knuckles and tenderloin. We're keeping them for you to mix.”Xu Damao reported sensibly," Moreover, the supply of pork, beef, mutton, and eggs is gradually stabilizing. In the future, we can further expand the purchase volume to ensure that the workers in the factory can eat meat every day.”
Deputy Factory Manager Li was more and more happy and satisfied with Xu Damao. He had also come to the canteen to inspect it just now. When he saw the lively occasion and Xu Damao's speech, he praised Xu Damao for being a good person. He was not arrogant or impatient and knew how to give credit to the leader.
"From now on, you should change the way you address me.”Deputy Factory Manager Li kept him in suspense and said with a radiant face," Factory Manager Yang has left. From today onwards, I will take over his duties and take charge of finance and personnel. I will be promoted to director!”
"Congratulations, Director Li, for your promotion. You're the head of our rolling mill." Xu Damao quickly said.”
The day had finally come. He and Director Li were now partners on the same boat. Director Li had completely become the head of the factory and had absolute power over life and death. Then, his status would also rise. He had the entire factory's employees in front and this huge umbrella to support him. No one could touch him in the next ten years.
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