PDLP Chapter 106 The Generous Man of the Transportation Department
Chapter 106 The Generous Man of the Transportation Department
Chapter 106 The Generous Man of the Transportation Department
This wasn't the first time Shen Zhishou had met Li Huaide; after all, this Deputy Factory Director Li was quite active in the steel rolling mill.
But this was the first time he had spoken to Li Huaide.
"Director Li, you wanted to see me?"
"Comrade Xiao Shen, please sit down while we talk!"
Li Huaide wore a kind smile.
If someone didn't know him, they would definitely think he was a kind and approachable leader. But actually, Li Huaide really is quite approachable!
Of course, the premise is that you have to be somewhat useful.
Is this a problem?
No!
That's how people are in this world.
Weigh the pros and cons, and carefully consider the gains and losses!
If someone doesn't take these things seriously, they are definitely a saint.
Shen Zhishou sat down in the chair, placing his hands on his thighs, appearing quite reserved.
As an ordinary worker who had only been in the factory for a few days, when I met the deputy factory director, I had to be extremely cautious and behave properly.
"Comrade Shen, I heard you went to the train station to help out yesterday?"
"Yes, Director Li, I'm new to the factory and still learning my fitter skills. I don't have many advantages, except for my great strength!"
"Comrade Shen, there's no need to be so modest!"
"I called you here to ask if you'd like to change jobs? Our factory's transportation department is short-staffed!"
"I'll follow the leader's instructions!"
Shen Zhishou responded to Li Huaide's words in a standard and conventional manner.
As a worker, he naturally does whatever his superiors tell him to do.
My own thoughts?
No need!
Leaders like this kind of person.
It's good to have your own ideas, but the problem is, you have to become someone your leader relies on first; otherwise, don't have too many ideas.
Just like Yang Xiu in the Three Kingdoms period, you can guess what Cao Cao is thinking, but you insist on saying it out loud. If you don't die, who will?
Li Huaide was indeed very satisfied with Shen Zhishou's performance.
After giving Shen Zhishou some more encouragement, Li Huaide ended the conversation. As for Shen Zhishou's job change, Sun Deli would naturally be responsible for coordinating it.
After learning that the factory was going to assign Shen Zhishou to drive for the transportation department, Zhou Wangjia went to find Shen Zhishou.
"Xiao Shen, if you're not happy about it, I can help you block it out!"
"Director, I'd love to!"
Shen Zhishou smiled slightly, "That's right. I feel a little bad that you and Master Song have wasted so much effort these past few days!"
"What's so special about this?"
"All work is about contributing to the country!"
"But you need to think this through. As a fitter, you'll be able to take the grading exam after the New Year. Based on Master Song's assessment of you, you might be a level four fitter by then, or even a level five fitter. It's all possible that you'll inherit Master Song's mantle in the future!"
Zhou Wangjia still really wanted Shen Zhishou to stay. It's not easy to train an eighth-level fitter, and Song Peiman had said that Shen Zhishou had the talent.
"Boss, I still want to drive!"
Shen Zhishou once again politely declined Zhou Wangjia's offer to stay.
The fitter was indeed good, but it didn't align with Shen Zhishou's long-term plan.
Previously, Shen Zhishou had no way to become a driver, but now that the opportunity was right in front of him, how could he possibly refuse?
"Alright, I respect your personal wishes!"
Zhou Wangjia stopped trying to persuade him.
Song Peiman didn't try to persuade him.
If he could choose between being a fitter and a driver, he would have preferred to be a driver.
The procedures for the job transfer were completed quickly.
Shen Zhishou, personally escorted by Sun Deli, went to the Transportation Department to report for duty.
Wang Chenggong, the head of the transportation department, is a retired soldier with a dark complexion and a height of 1.8 meters. He is very strong, but compared to Shen Zhishou, he is much smaller.
Shen Zhishou was quite robust.
"He's got the makings of a great driver!"
Wang Chenggong was very satisfied after just one glance at Shen Zhishou's physique.
"Section Chief Wang, well then, I'm entrusting Comrade Shen to you!"
Sun Deli glanced at Wang Chenggong with a smile.
Wang Chenggong patted his chest and assured him that he would hand it over, but stopped Sun Deli when he tried to leave.
"Director Sun, don't rush off. Now that Xiao Shen has joined our transportation department, he's one of our people. I need to make things clear upfront!"
"Tell me, tell me!"
"As you know, the rule in our transportation department is that the capable rise and the incompetent fall. If you're skilled, you drive; if you're not, you repair cars. You'll receive the compensation you deserve!"
After Wang Chenggong finished speaking...
Sun Deli, with a bitter face, said, "Grandpa, just tell me what you want to do, and I'll do whatever I can!"
"Our transportation department's Xiao Zheng has been working as a driver for half a year now. Shouldn't we get his housing situation sorted out?"
"I'll take care of it for you when I get back, okay?"
Sun Deli had no choice but to agree.
"Xiao Zheng, Xiao Zheng, come here, follow Director Sun to the housing management department to get your keys. We'll solve your housing problem today!"
Wang Chenggong was also a shrewd man. He didn't give Sun Deli a chance to stall for time and directly called someone over to follow Sun Deli to get the key.
"Wang Chenggong, you really are a living bandit!"
Despite saying that, Sun Deli still left with Xiao Zheng.
After the two left, Wang Chenggong turned to Shen Zhishou, chuckled, and said, "Little Shen, from now on, you're just a brother who came over for a meal. If you need anything, just let me know. If it's something I, Old Wang, can handle, I definitely won't hesitate!"
"Thank you, Section Chief!"
Shen Zhishou expressed his sincere gratitude.
Based on Wang Chenggong's actions in helping his subordinates solve their housing problems, this man is someone you can get along with.
These days, finding a job is a huge challenge.
Housing is also a major challenge.
Although all housing is allocated, it's uncertain when or what kind of housing will be allocated.
Wang Chenggong's move will definitely unite the people in the transportation department as one.
He's a formidable character!
However, Shen Zhishou had no intention of climbing the ranks; he just wanted to be a driver so he could legitimately drive around.
In fact, as Li Huaide said, the transportation department is really short-staffed.
Being a driver isn't a job that just anyone can do.
Even in later generations, truck drivers still needed to pass professional examinations. But in this era, to become a driver, one first needed to know how to repair vehicles.
Therefore, the first thing Shen Zhishou had to learn when he entered the transportation department was car repair.
Wang Chenggong personally mentored him!
The cars at that time were somewhat different from those in later generations, but they were largely the same.
Shen Zhishou successfully demonstrated what it means to learn one thing and apply it to other situations, and what it means to be exceptionally gifted!
"Xiao Shen, have you ever driven a car before?"
"Does the brigade's tractors count?"
"Haha, that's a good deal, absolutely a good deal!"
Wang Chenggong laughed heartily.
Shen Zhishou didn't start from scratch, and with his strength, he was exactly the kind of good guy the transportation department needed.
"Let's go give it a try. This truck is actually pretty much the same as a tractor!"
Wang Chenggong's generosity made Shen Zhishou feel somewhat unreal.
He knew all too well how difficult it was to become a driver these days. If an experienced driver tried to touch the steering wheel without permission, he would likely get a beating.
As a result, on his very first day in the transportation department, he was able to touch the steering wheel.
However, the opportunity has arrived, so we must seize it!
He already knew how to drive, so he wasn't afraid at all.
Moreover, it's true that he said he had driven a tractor in the brigade!
If it weren't for the fact that the brigade secretary's nephew also learned to drive and took Shen Zhishou's place, Shen Zhishou might still be in the countryside.
Wang Chenggong first drove the transport department's truck out of the garage, called Shen Zhishou to get in, and then drove directly to the open area behind the steel rolling mill.
"Xiao Shen, come here!"
"This is our transportation department's apprentice vehicle. It's not afraid of being tossed around. Go ahead and use it. If it breaks down, we can use it as a teaching tool!"
Looking at Wang Chenggong's rough coaching style, Shen Zhishou could only say that it suited his taste perfectly!
With the heavy crank handle in his hand, Shen Zhishou started the engine on the first try.
Even this first step requires some strength; otherwise, you'll be completely lost.
Get in, start the car!
Shifting gears, turning, reversing, emergency braking —
In Wang Chenggong's view, Shen Zhishou's operation, although slightly unfamiliar, was still quite professional. With a few more attempts, he would definitely become a seasoned pro!
This time, the transportation department really struck gold!
Wang Chenggong's face lit up with a big smile.
These are the kind of people their transportation department needs. Unlike the ones they sent before, some of them couldn't even start an engine; they were just playing the piano haphazardly.
If you don't have enough strength to drive, you might not even be able to control the steering wheel if you encounter any unexpected situations on the road!
Unfortunately, those people were all connected to the government!
Helpless, Wang Chenggong could only send those good-for-nothings to drive cars. Anyway, since it was the leaders' connections, he could let them serve the leaders. If anything happened, they would only have themselves to blame.
Wang Chenggong couldn't control who the factory assigned to the transportation department, but he could at least control what kind of vehicles they drove!
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