Chapter 319: Solving the Funding Problem

Yang Qing didn't expect the Mayor to be so generous.

He needed five hundred thousand, and they gave a million.

This person is just too good.

He immediately gave his guarantee.

"No problem, not a single issue. As long as the raw materials are fine, we can definitely complete this task."

Wang Dechao didn't feel any resentment from being tricked; instead, he was quite happy.

"That's good, Yang Qing, don't try to pull any verbal tricks on me; if you ultimately can't meet this requirement."

"When that time comes, I'll give you a good showing."

Yang Qing said with a mischievous grin.

"Mayor, if you could also provide us with some university students, then this problem would be even less of a problem."

Wang Dechao, seeing him overstep, laughed and scolded him.

"Scram."

Director Wang also laughed along.

"Yang Qing, I'll fight for you regarding the technical issues at the Stone City Water Pump Factory."

Yang Qing, who still leans toward supporting intellectual property rights, said to Director Wang.

"Aunt, tell them that we're only solving their insufficient production capacity for now; if their capacity catches up, we'll gradually withdraw from water pump production."

Yang Qing silently muttered to himself again.

We don't do manufacturing, but we can do research.

We've developed a new water pump; you can't keep complaining, can you?

Director Wang smiled and nodded; Yang Qing still kept his composure.

(Which county in the future won't have a water pump factory? It's like every city has a tractor factory.)

"I'll take your words with me."

With the matter resolved, Wang Dechao left quickly.

Yang Qing also left together.

He intends to return and expand the Agricultural Machinery Factory, breaking the shackles on it.

Being able to get loans and technology for free is simply exhilarating.

While Yang Qing was busy expanding,

Qinjiacun fully entered the era of mechanized wells, once again causing a sensation in Jingbei.

Qinjiacun developed too quickly.

It hasn't been long: they have tractors, a brick factory, and now well‑drilling machines and mechanized wells.

A month later, the Qinjiacun well‑drilling team even began going out to earn money.

The news gradually reached Jingcheng, letting its residents know that to the north there is another Qinjiacun, where people live better than in the city.

What excited the Siheyuan folks was the Agricultural Machinery Factory's expansion recruitment.

Yang Qing also had no choice, because his pleading to his grandparents only brought in two casting talents.

The casting workshop, built with huge investment, unexpectedly fell into the awkward situation of having no usable workers.

Six people in the Siheyuan were without formal jobs, so naturally the issue fell onto Yang Qing.

Moreover, the entire Jingcheng had a large number of unemployed people, including some with strong connections.

Yang Qing was constantly tormented by these people, his head aching.

Every evening, his courtyard filled with people.

San Da Ye was among them.

These past few days, perhaps because Yang Qing kept silent, San Da Ye became displeased.

San Da Ye's tone was not very good.

"Yang Qing, give everyone a definitive answer—can it actually work?"

"Jiecheng has been playing with you since childhood."

Yang Qing was very helpless.

"San Da Ye, I've told you countless times that we're now recruiting casting talent."

"We need talent like Er Da Ye."

"Yan Jie Cheng, does he understand casting?"

The awkwardness on San Da Ye's face flashed away.

"Can't he learn? Our Jiecheng graduated high school; isn't he better than others?"

Liu Shumin also joined the commotion.

"Yang Qing, your factory has expanded; doesn't the canteen need to expand as well?"

"Look, Liu Feng has studied under Sha Zhu for several years; he can't be the head chef, but being an assistant chef should be fine, right?"

Even more Siheyuan youths came over, bragging to Yang Qing.

"Factory Director Yang, I can help our factory solve spare parts issues; hire me, and it'll definitely be worth it."

Yang Qing's head ached from the noise.

"Everyone, the casting workshop urgently needs talent; the priority is to fill casting positions."

"First recruit from our district; if that's insufficient, recruit within Jingcheng; if still insufficient, we'll rehire those who returned to their hometowns."

"As for apprentices, we don't need them; what our Agricultural Machinery Factory urgently needs now is production."

"When we stabilize, we'll hire apprentices, but only from the district."

San Da Ye, Jiecheng can only wait until later when they recruit apprentices to go.

Zhu Sao, our Agricultural Machinery Factory is the Agricultural Machinery Factory of Hongxing Jiedao, so we only recruit within the Jiedao; if we can't find anyone there, we recruit outside.

Finally, I will reiterate once more.

Recruitment is done by the Jiedao; I will only select qualified people from the list sent by the Jiedao to enter the Agricultural Machinery Factory.

If you can't pass this Jiedao hurdle, saying more is useless.

No one believed Yang Qing's words; they all thought he was just brushing them off.

Yang Qing had no choice but to let his wife intervene.

Chen Hong has also been tormented by these people these days to the point of exhaustion.

Originally, with the child, I couldn't sleep well at night, and you damn well keep coming over to make a noise—who could stand that?

As for those who bring things over.

Chen Hong, holding things in one hand and people in the other, lifted them and brought them outside.

Everyone, our family does not accept gifts; whoever gives a gift is harming the man of our house.

For those who harm the man of our house, they are enemies; I, Chen Hong, will not be polite.

All of you, get out.

Family after family, she threw them out.

The people inside the Siheyuan, after Chen Hong extended her fist, sensibly left.

But this can only solve the temporary trouble; they will still come tomorrow.

After Chen Hong drove these people away, Yang Qing was then able to go out to do Er Da Ye's work.

Upon arriving at Er Da Ye's house, Yang Qing entered and closed the door.

Er Dama also felt Yang Qing was strange and peculiar.

Er Da Ye, however, seemed thoughtful, remaining silent and waiting for Yang Qing's continuation.

Yang Qing spoke directly.

Er Da Ye, how about going to our Agricultural Machinery Factory? I'll give you a group leader position, dang dang, and the benefits won't change.

Er Da Ye looked as if this were indeed the case.

Yang Qing, it's not that I look down on your factory, but how can the Agricultural Machinery Factory compare to the Steel Rolling Mill?

Who knows, the Agricultural Machinery Factory might disappear someday.

As for the Steel Rolling Mill, my job can not only last a lifetime, but can also be passed down to my son and grandson.

You want me to give up such a good job just to become a group leader at your place?

Am I crazy, or are you crazy?

Er Dama learned of Yang Qing's purpose, and her expression also worsened.

Er Da Ye spoke the truth; the lifespan of the Agricultural Machinery Factory is truly unknown, especially since I myself will leave.

By then, what will it become? Who can say for sure?

However, Er Da Ye is not a good person either; having set the trap, we might as well consider it revenge—Yang Qing felt justified.

Yang Qing forced a smile and stabbed toward Er Da Ye's chest.

Can that be the same?

Er Da Ye, do you still have room for advancement at the Steel Rolling Mill?

At the Steel Rolling Mill, you are just a lifelong worker.

But our Agricultural Machinery Factory is different.

The group leader position is your starting point; future workshop director and deputy factory director positions are waiting for you.

Precisely because our Agricultural Machinery Factory is small, there is room for you to display your talents.

I don't know if you've heard this saying, Er Da Ye?

The promotion path that Yang Qing pointed out to Liu Hai Zhong indeed attracted Er Da Ye.

Upon hearing his words, he couldn't help but ask.

What saying?

Yang Qing said seriously.

Better to be a chicken's head than a phoenix's tail.