Chapter 127 Relationships and Fulfillment

The Shahe Meat Processing Factory that my cousin mentioned.

It is the Fifth Meat Processing Plant of Beijing Ershang Group, which was established in Shahe District in 1955.

"Cousin, how many temporary workers does the meat processing factory recruit this time? Has the recruitment been completed?" Wang Mengde asked.

"Meng De, this time the meat processing plant is going to recruit a hundred or so temporary workers nearby, and today seems to be the last day." Wang Mengwei said in a low voice.

When the recruitment news came out a few days ago, I saw that they required that those with education would be given priority.

He went to school for a few days when he was a child, and he worked hard in the literacy classes, so he was one of the few people in the area who could write and count.

I had high hopes today and went to the meat processing factory early to apply for a job. I didn't expect that I would be rejected in the end just because of my age.

"I didn't get the job this time. Let's talk about it next time when there's a chance."

Zhou Lingling comforted with some regret.

"There will be no chance next time. They want young people now. Old people like me are not wanted unless they have outstanding advantages."

Thinking that he had missed this opportunity and there would be no hope in the future, Wang Mengwei said in a depressed mood.

"Cousin, I have a patient at the meat processing plant. I want to go visit him and see how he is recovering. Can you accompany me there?"

At this time, Wang Mengde stood up and said.

"Okay, Mengde, I'll go with you." Wang Mengwei said excitedly.

With that, the two of them walked towards the door.

Behind him, Zhou Lingling opened her mouth to say something, but after thinking about it, she didn't say anything.

The Shahe Meat Processing Factory is not far from Tiangezhuang, and the two people arrived there in about twenty minutes.

When I arrived at the gate, although it was Sunday, there were still many people working in the factory. There were also some people who were not wearing factory uniforms coming in and out under the guidance of staff. I guess they were all here to apply for jobs.

"Hello, comrade. I'm looking for Director Xie Hua. Could you please help me get in touch with him?"

Arriving at the sentry box at the gate, Wang Mengde spoke to the man who was on guard.

He actually didn't know whether Director Xie was there today, so he could only rely on luck.

"Hello, comrade. Who are you? Is there anything I can help you with, Director Xie?" The gatekeeper saw that he was wearing a Zhongshan suit and did not dare to neglect him, so he asked with a smile.

Although the young man in front of him was young, he gave people a very calm look. In addition, his dress was not like that of ordinary people, so his tone was very polite.

"My name is Wang Mengde. If you mention my name to Director Xie, he will know it."

Wang Mengde said.

"Okay, please wait a moment."

One of the gate guards on duty turned around and went to the booth, picked up the phone, shook it a few times, and then spoke a few words into the phone, mentioning Wang Mengde's name.

Soon, he put down the phone, walked out of the booth, and said with a smile: "Comrade Wang Mengde, please come in and wait for a moment. Director Xie will come out to pick you up soon."

Just now on the phone, when Director Xie heard this person's name, his tone clearly showed that he took it very seriously.

He also specifically told them to pay attention to their attitude.

Two minutes later, Xie Hua came to them jogging, panting.

"Doctor Wang, it really is you. I just heard the security department mention your name and I couldn't believe it."

He held Wang Mengde's hand tightly and said happily.

"Who is this?"

Then he turned to look at Wang Mengwei and asked in a low voice.

"Director Xie, this is my cousin. Actually, my hometown is in Tiangezhuang nearby. This time I came here mainly to visit the elderly at home. It happened that my cousin came to the meat processing plant to do business, so I followed him.

I just remembered that you were working at the meat processing factory, so I took this opportunity to visit you and see how you are recovering."

Wang Mengde said with a smile.

"Oh, so Doctor Wang's hometown is Shahe. We are really family. Come on, come to my office for some tea."

Xie Hua's eyes lit up; he understood what Wang Mengde meant.

Then she took his arm and walked towards her office.

When he got to the office, he poured them both a cup of hot tea, then sat on a chair and said with gratitude:
"Doctor Wang, thank you for your concern. Since you gave me acupuncture and medication more than a year ago, I have never had this disease again."

At the beginning of last year, he went to Guang'anmen Hospital for medical treatment.

It was Wang Mengde who treated him at that time. In less than a month, his health recovered and he was able to keep his current position.

You know, he was suffering from rickets and was in unbearable pain before going to Guang'anmen Hospital.

Not only was it painful, but it was also difficult to walk.

As the logistics director of the meat processing plant, he had no energy to handle the work of the unit for several months, so the organization called him for a talk.

The implicit meaning of his words was to let him retire and recuperate, and give his position to someone else.

After all, a person who is chronically ill and cannot concentrate on his work is not qualified for the complicated position of logistics director.

He had already accepted his fate, but a comrade-in-arms recommended him to Guang'anmen Hospital, saying that there was a doctor there who was particularly effective in treating rickets.

He went there with the attitude of giving it a try. It happened that Wang Mengde had made new progress in the research on leukoderma, using acupuncture and medicine as a two-pronged approach.

His pain was relieved by more than half that day. Three days later, he basically felt no pain and could walk and live like a normal person.

Now that his health has recovered, he naturally doesn't have to retreat to the second line.

Now, not only has he secured his position as logistics director of the meat processing plant, he is also planning to make further progress in the next one or two years.

At the same time, he was very grateful to Wang Mengde for helping him cure his illness. During the Mid-Autumn Festival last year, he specially took several kilograms of good meat from the meat processing factory and prepared to give it to Wang Mengde.

Because he went to the south to provide support, he ended up with nothing.

“It’s OK as long as you haven’t had the disease before. As long as you don’t drink too much and eat seafood, the chances of a relapse in the future will be low.

Of course, you have to pay more attention to it in your daily life, especially exercise, you can't neglect it."

Wang Mengde asked him a few questions, checked on him again, and found that he had no signs of relapse for the time being, so he nodded and gave him instructions.

“Doctor Wang, I have always listened to you and spent an hour every day exercising. As for drinking, you know that I am in this position and I have to attend a lot of social events.

But don't worry, I don't drink much even when I'm at a social event, and I usually don't drink if I can."

Xie Hua said quickly.

His attitude made Wang Mengwei, who was sitting on the sofa next to him, holding the teacup in his hand and not daring to drink, and kept his body straight, as if in a dream, a little unbelievable. The logistics director of the meat processing factory in front of him was one of the most powerful people in Shahe, but he didn't expect him to be so polite to his cousin.

He even had a hint of currying favor with his cousin.

After discussing the main business, Wang Mengde and Xie Hua started talking about other things.

As we were talking, the topic turned to my cousin.

"Doctor Wang, your cousin came to the meat processing factory. Is there anything he can do? By the way, you must give me a favor and stay in the factory for lunch at noon."

"Haha, Director Xie, my cousin came here to apply for a job today, and it just ended not long ago. We have to go back to Tiangezhuang later. My grandma specially made elm money nest for me today, so I have to go back.

I apologize for this time. I will definitely come to bother you next time I return to Shahe."

Wang Mengde vaguely told him about his cousin's affairs and then refused.

"Oh, Comrade Wang Mengwei is here to apply for a job at the meat processing plant. Can you tell me about his basic situation?"

Xie Hua understood what was going on. He knew that Wang Mengde's cousin probably didn't get the job, so he came to him. So he pretended to be curious and asked.

For others, getting a temporary job in a meat processing plant is extremely difficult, but for him, the powerful director of the factory, it is just a matter of a word.

As long as Wang Mengwei's situation is not particularly bad, he doesn't mind helping out and doing him a favor.

Moreover, he had originally planned to develop a closer friendship with Wang Mengde. After all, knowing a capable doctor would bring him every benefit with no harm.

No one can guarantee that they will not get sick in this life.

"Cousin, please tell Director Xie about your personal situation."

Wang Mengde said to his cousin beside him.

"Oh, oh." Wang Mengwei's mind went blank and his palms were sweating from nervousness. After hearing his cousin's instructions, he mechanically stumbled and spoke out his own situation with great effort.

If his cousin hadn't been around, he would never have dared to open his mouth.

"He can actually write and do math, he's a talent, and our meat processing plant is in short supply of this kind of talent.

Doctor Wang, your cousin meets the requirements of our factory. Please wait for me for a while. I will go out for a while. "

Xie Hua didn't expect that Wang Mengwei could read and do some simple arithmetic. He felt relieved, fortunately his condition was not particularly poor.

On the contrary, with the other party's conditions, if he were not a little older, the factory would definitely accept him.

But it’s better this way. I can just go and say hello and relax the age requirement so that Wang Mengde’s cousin can join the factory. Even if someone wants to find fault in the future, they will have no reason to do so.

When Xie Hua hurried out of the door, the tension on Wang Mengwei's face eased a little. He hurriedly asked in a low voice: "Meng De, does Director Xie want me to enter the factory?"

"Cousin, don't be nervous or anxious, you will know in a moment."

Wang Mengde comforted him.

Of course, he was certain that with Director Xie's connections, his cousin would be guaranteed a job at the meat processing plant.

Sure enough, he didn't have to wait long. A few minutes later, Director Xie came back in a hurry.

After entering the house, he held a piece of pork belly in one hand and said with a smile: "Doctor Wang, Comrade Wang Mengwei can come to work tomorrow.

I bought this piece of meat from the factory with my own money. Since you won't be eating it in the factory, you can take it back as a token of my appreciation."

"Thank you, Director Xie. I won't be polite then." Wang Mengde was not polite to him either.

"Hey, you're welcome. I'm just recommending talent to the factory." Xie Hua said cheerfully.

When the two left the meat processing plant, Wang Mengwei was still dizzy.

He didn't expect that after following his cousin to the meat processing factory, something he had no hope of achieving would now be achieved easily.

Tomorrow, he will be able to come to work in the factory.

Although it is a temporary job, not everyone can do this job.

For farmers, earning a few or ten yuan a month is enough to make them very satisfied.

Go home.

After listening to Wang Mengwei's vivid narration, Aunt Zhou Lingling and his cousin's wife were both stunned.

They didn't expect that Wang Mengde had such strong connections that even the director of the meat processing factory was polite to him.

However, these words were spoken by Wang Mengwei himself, so they had no choice but to believe them. In addition, the piece of pork belly weighing two or three pounds on the table could also prove the authenticity of the matter.

Since they needed tickets to buy pork at the beginning of the year, their family has not eaten meat for two months except during the Chinese New Year.

"Meng Wei, Meng Qi, you two go and catch the two biggest old roosters in the house. We will have chicken stewed with mushrooms for lunch. Let Meng De take the remaining one with him when he leaves." Zhou Lingling waved her hand and said loudly.

After that, she smiled and said to Wang Mengde: "Mengde, go sit in the house and have a rest. I will stew a big rooster for you later. This big rooster has been raised for almost three years, so it must be chewy.

By the way, when it’s Dragon Boat Festival or Mid-Autumn Festival, you can come two days in advance. There are still a few chickens at home. You can take them back and stew them.”

She doesn't feel sorry for the chickens at all now. Compared with her son's good job, let alone a few chickens, even if it's the pig raised at home, as long as Wang Mengde asks for it, she won't blink an eye.

"Thank you, ma'am."

Wang Mengde also said with a smile.

Under normal circumstances, he would have refused to take the chickens from his uncle's house, but this year was 58, and he remembered that people's communes would be established across the country in the second half of the year.

The grain and livestock of every household in the rural area will be concentrated together.

Then it was consumed by all members in just a few months.

"My family, why are you so polite?"

Zhou Lingling said generously.

"Meng De, take a rest. I'll go help mom steam elm seed dumplings. When we leave, I'll ask Meng Qi to pick a bag of fresh elm seed dumplings for you."

At noon, there was a big pot of stewed rooster with mushrooms, steamed elm seeds, scrambled eggs with leeks, pork with spring bamboo shoots and other sumptuous dishes. The staple food was elm seed dumplings.

Wang Mengde ate several of them in a row, which made Wang Tian very happy.

After lunch, he chatted with his grandparents for a while, and when the sun began to set, he prepared to return to the city.

At the entrance of the village, Wang Mengde was holding a big rooster in one hand and carrying a flour bag in the other. The bag was full of washed elm seeds and a few elm seed nests.

"Grandpa and grandma, uncle and aunt, and cousins, please go back."

"Okay, Meng De, when you are free in a while, bring the children back and let me see them." Wang Tian said, shaking her hand.

"Got it, grandma. I'll bring them to see you in a few days."

(End of this chapter)