The man called Little Li walked towards Jia Zhengjing, shouting, "Mr. Jia, if you have anything else to tell me, just tell me!" He walked closer. He was a young man, less than 30 years old, and looked very straightforward.
Jia Zhengjing smiled at the visitor and said, "How dare I trouble you! But I can't help it. I'm busy everywhere now, and I don't have time to stand still. Look, there's a new worker. I'll assign him to your place! I'll give you an extra hand."
"Hahaha! That's good. Where is the person? I have to see!" The man asked knowingly and laughed with Jia Zhengjing.
Jia Zhengjing pointed at Wu Yuguang and said, "This is the man! I've checked him out, so why are you still not reassured? He will be under your leadership from now on. I have something else to do." With that, Jia Zhengjing left the gatehouse.
The weather in early spring is still a bit chilly. Although the ice and snow have melted, the cool breeze is still very bone-chilling. In the afternoon, the weather is even cooler.
The spacious and bright factory area was filled with factory buildings. Wu Yugang followed Manager Li through the factory buildings. Manager Li introduced the environment and personnel to Wu Yugang from time to time. He also chatted with Wu Yugang about family matters from time to time. It made people feel that this person was quite easy-going and had a kind of friendly feeling, like a second brother next door.
Manager Li said to Wu Yugang, "Here, as long as you are willing to work hard, the rewards are unquestionable. People come out to make money to survive, and no one comes out to enjoy themselves. But now many young people seem to be not as down-to-earth as people in the past, and they can't stand the hard work. They are like bean sprouts, and they always need to be nurtured to grow. You are grown up, how can you feel comfortable if others take care of these things?"
Wu Yugang smiled and nodded, and replied to Manager Li: "Society has progressed, and people have also progressed. But I have also suffered a lot since I was a child. After all, I am a rural person, and many habits are still difficult to change. I am not a spoiled person, and I can still endure hardships."
"Good young man! I admire people like you who don't pamper yourself. Only those who endure hardships can become the best. You should look like a young man and have the straightforwardness of young people! I am optimistic about you! Work hard in the future, and no one will treat you unfairly!" Supervisor Li was instilling ideas into Wu Yuguang. It is good to slowly infiltrate and cultivate people of your own, especially for people who live in this world. To make a living in this world is to create a world of your own.
Wu Yugang replied: "I dare not say that. People suffer when they are young so that they will have capital when they are old. It is better to suffer when young than to be poor when old. Youth is the age to suffer more and struggle more."
"That's true! But people nowadays are restless and irritable, who can concentrate on doing things? If no one is supervising them, who knows what kind of work these people will do! People are idle and unemployed, just get rid of the restless thoughts! Don't learn from those people! It will not do you any good, it will only ruin a person's future and destiny!" Manager Li was talking to the new young man in a half-preaching and half-chatting manner.
In the factory, workers in various workshops are busy working. From time to time, vehicles carrying goods are driving on the main road of the factory. It is a lively scene. The workers are all part of this place, selflessly dedicating their youth for their own lives and for the factory. Youth is the most beautiful stage of life, but what kind of youth is the most meaningful? No one can tell clearly. People always feel regret after experiencing it.
Wu Yugang thought silently in his heart: What is the purpose of living for a lifetime? It is hard to tell. People are born to suffer. They struggle for their own survival and their so-called value recognized by others. But in the void, who can understand the hardships? Maybe many people don’t know what their life goals are, so they always go with the flow!
"This is the workshop where you will be working in the future. Come to work here tomorrow." Manager Li pointed to a tall factory building and said to Wu Yuguang, "Remember! Come early tomorrow! I will take you to the accommodation, you settle down first!" As he said that, the manager led Wu Yuguang, who was thinking about something, to continue walking inside.
Passing through rows of tall workshops, Wu Yugang was led to the last group of houses, which were where the workers lived. The tall houses were no different from the workshops, except that they were separated and used as accommodation. The bosses were very demanding and studied people's hearts. Although it was a bit simple here, relatively speaking, the boss still had some good intentions.
"You can live in this room! It's very clean here, but you have to take good care of your belongings. When you are away from home, you have to learn to take care of yourself." Manager Li pointed to a room and said to Wu Yuguang, then opened the door.
Wu Yugang smiled and followed Manager Li into the room. This dormitory was not very big. It was bright with one door and one window. There were two rows of double-layered wooden beds against the wall. The thick and neat wooden beds were solid and neat, and had a sense of industrial and commercial dominance. Next to the bed was a thick wooden locker, where people put things. The divisions were very clear. Wu Yugang put down his luggage and looked around.
"There aren't many people living here yet, so you can just use this bed! Someone will be here soon! It's convenient here, too." Manager Li pointed to a bed near the inside and said to Wu Yugang, "Okay! You can tidy it up yourself! The management is not far from the door, so you can talk to them if you have any questions. There's also a store selling daily necessities not far from the door."
Wu Yugang thanked this seemingly straightforward but somewhat fussy supervisor. He took care of the accommodation himself. But Wu Yugang thought to himself: This supervisor is not bad. He is very caring and kind-hearted. It seems that I have really met a good person. The old man who introduced me here was not lying. However, he is actually a well-known person with great connections! There are talented people everywhere in the world, and Ishii should not be underestimated!
However, Wu Yugang thought: People say how terrible and dangerous this place is. But why don't I feel that? I have heard on the road that this place is very strange! Are people talking nonsense? Maybe there are other reasons. For such a prosperous factory, there should be several business competitors! Besides, in this world, it is difficult to say that there is envy, jealousy and hatred. Who wouldn't say something bad about others when seeing them living well? (To be continued)