Chapter 1279: Chapter 1280: The Little Widow of the Siheyuan 7

Zhang Yu thought for a moment, “Thank the factory for their concern, I am doing quite well at the recycling station and haven’t thought about changing jobs.”

Director Yang was surprised, he didn’t expect there would actually be someone who wouldn’t want to work at the machinery factory.

“My idea is, could we keep the job for Zhao Lei or Zhao Hong, who are the children of Zhao Jun and me,” Zhang Yu made a request.

“Originally, if Zhao Jun were here, our jobs could go to both kids.”

“I know this request is a bit much, but it’s because of special circumstances.”

“Director Yang, I understand my idea puts you in a difficult position, but I have no other way.”

“Many factories aren’t hiring now; whether any will hire by the time Xiao Lei grows up is uncertain.”

“If I keep the job, there will certainly be a lot of people eyeing it.” Zhang Yu looked pitifully at Director Yang.

Director Yang wanted to say this didn’t fit the requirements. After all, there’s no such delay in letting a family member take over a job; it’s a ‘one post, one person’ situation.

But he worried that if this issue wasn’t resolved and got out of hand, it wouldn’t benefit the leaders either.

Director Yang thought for a moment and still couldn’t make a decision, “We need to hold a meeting for this.”

He’s calling the secretary and deputy director for a meeting to discuss it together; in case something happens later, it won’t be just his responsibility.

Discussing in a meeting, Zhang Yu didn’t expect that such a small issue would need a meeting for discussion.

Then again, it makes sense, with democratic centralism, if something goes wrong, it’s not the responsibility of one leader.

“Alright, Director, I’ll head back first, I have work to do.” Zhang Yu stood up and prepared to leave.

Not knowing how long such a meeting would take, she couldn’t just wait around silly here.

“The result will come soon.” Director Yang wouldn’t let Zhang Yu leave.

Since she’s already here, they could quickly hold the meeting and resolve the matter today.

Ah, it could be resolved today? Zhang Yu didn’t expect the speed would be so fast.

Indeed, this matter had been dragged on for a long time, and the factory was certainly eager to resolve it swiftly.

Director Yang quickly called in the deputy director who was at home, and once at the secretary’s office, he brought up Zhang Yu’s request.

To be honest, Zhang Yu’s request wasn’t high; it was just a delay before involving the heir for Zhao Jun’s job.

In theory, it’s a single post; the issue is the time span here is quite long.

The secretary thought for a moment, “Though it doesn’t meet the requirements, rules are dead, and people are alive. Zhao Jun died for the factory.”

“Leaving them as an orphan and a widow.” The secretary set the tone.

After hearing the secretary’s words, everyone breathed a sigh of relief; as long as someone could take responsibility for this matter, it’s fine.

The secretary obviously noticed the relieved expressions of everyone; if he weren’t about to retire, he wouldn’t want to handle this matter either.

“I remember Old Ge in the tech department has a son without a job, right?” As the secretary, he’s somewhat aware of the cadre family situations at the unit.

A deputy director who had a good relationship with Old Ge nodded, “Yes, about to graduate junior high, hasn’t found a job.”

Junior high diploma is fine, but getting a good job is tough; if it were high school or vocational school graduation, it might be easier to find a job.

“Ask Old Ge if he’s willing to let his son work at the machinery factory first, and after Old Ge retires, the job goes to Zhao Jun’s kid.” The secretary thought Old Ge would agree.

Everyone suddenly realized, why hadn’t they thought of this method? But now that the secretary suggested it, it was no use for them to bring it up.

They could only sigh, the secretary indeed is the secretary; not only did he solve this matter, but also gained a favor.

Chief Ge from the tech department had been worrying about his youngest son’s job lately. The young one had no heart for studying, unlike his elder brothers.

With just a junior high school diploma, it’s tough to get decent work even with favors.

Old Ge had pondered long and could only try to get a temporary job for his youngest at the machinery factory, but both his wife and son weren’t happy, complaining about it.

This made Old Ge worried, wondering where to find a formal position; even if available, it would cost a few hundred to buy a job.

Though Old Ge was a chief with over a hundred monthly salary, household expenses were high with two sons’ weddings and two daughters’ marriages, money was tight for buying a job.

Now knowing his youngest son’s job could be solved this way, of course, he agreed without hesitation.

When Zhang Yu found out, she had no objections, “I have no objection, but I’d like the factory to stamp and confirm this matter.”

“Regardless of whether Chief Ge gives the job to my kid, the machinery factory should ensure an office position, whether it’s the archive room or the union, it doesn’t matter.”

Zhang Yu didn’t want her kid working in the workshop, and popular positions were out of the question, too competitive for her little one’s small arms and legs.

Director Yang discussed it again with the secretary and the others, agreeing without a word; let Chief Ge sign, and once he retires, he must pass the job to Zhao Jun’s kid.

Chief Ge thought it wasn’t a problem; for him, it meant his family earned money, secured his youngest’s job, and he could continue working, earning money for his youngest son’s marriage, with more to use for retirement.

Thus, Zhang Yu smoothly settled the job, and as for the pension, she received it immediately.

Even though Zhang Yu wasn’t short on money now, with the gold and silver bars unearthed that day, living comfortably, who would mind having too much money?

The five hundred, Zhang Yu thought about, would be used for buying grain to stock up, aiming to safely get through those three years.

Even more pleasantly surprising to Zhang Yu was that before her two kids turned adult, the factory would issue a monthly allowance based on 5 yuan per child.

Every month when the machinery factory issued salaries, Zhang Yu could go there to collect. This was fantastic news.

Her current salary was 28 yuan a month, with the living allowance, it’d be 38 yuan monthly. The minimum living standard in the Capital City was 5 yuan per person per month; with 10 yuan, life could be quite good.

Zhang Yu continuously thanked the factory leaders for their care before heading to the finance department to collect money.

Zhao Gui just finished his work and was preparing to go to the director’s office to discuss progress; he planned to let the leaders know that Zhang Yu was a greedy woman.

At that time, even if Zhang Yu came to the factory, the leaders wouldn’t want to talk with her, so even if she came, the issue couldn’t be resolved.

Zhao Gui thought his plan was great, but he didn’t expect to meet Zhang Yu at the factory office.

Zhao Gui was stunned, looking at Zhang Yu in shock, “Little Yu, you, how come you’re at the factory office?”

What’s going on, what’s going on, how could she be at the factory office? Zhao Gui is now praying Zhang Yu had just arrived at the factory office.