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Published at 7th of October 2022 11:30:57 AM


Chapter 6: County Glass Factory

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  Chapter 6 County Glass Factory

   There was nothing to say all night, and early the next morning, after breakfast, Jiang Xiaobai set off with Wang Xiaojun and Liu Aiguo.

  If you want to go to the county seat, you have to go to Shangma Township before you can get a car. Jianhua Brigade is 30 miles away from Shangma Commune, which is not the farthest village from Shangma Commune.

  The three of Jiang Xiaobai set off at 8 o'clock in the morning. After 10 o'clock, the three came to Shangma Commune and walked for 2 hours.

  There are many people coming and going in the small town, and the people sitting on the ox-wagon and screaming are full of arrogant faces, and they are more proud than those who drive in later generations.

  The supply and marketing cooperative with green paint is the only new house in the village, and it is also the most lively place, with many people coming and going.

  At this time, the people who wanted to work in the supply and marketing agency had their heads squeezed. Who would have thought that they would disappear without a trace in the next few decades.

  Jiang Xiaobai and the three people saw that there were many people under the sign of the car stop in the village, and they were relieved and slowed down and walked over.

  At this time, the bus from the township to the county will depart every morning and every afternoon. And when the bus at this time came, it was not on time at all. If you miss it, you have to wait for the afternoon.

After waiting for a while, the old bus came swaying in black smoke, and as soon as the door opened, everyone squeezed toward the car, each carrying large and small bags, and went to the county town. Went to the far door in later generations.

  Only the three of Jiang Xiaobai were empty-handed, and the ticket sales aunt gave Jiang Xiaobai a special look.

   Grabbed a seat and sat down, and it didn't take long for the bus to stagger and set off.

   A smell of gasoline pierced into the car, but there was nothing unusual except Jiang Xiaobai, and many people even liked the smell of gasoline.

  "Two cents per person, hurry up and buy tickets." The ticket sales lady started selling tickets.

  People earn less at this time, but prices are also cheaper.

  The bus is driving on the bumpy road, and the car seems to fall apart at any time, and the people in the car are like riding a roller coaster.

   "Aunty, we are urban youths who have come down to work. We have never been to the county seat. You can introduce us to it." Jiang Xiaobai looked at the ticket sales aunt and sold out the tickets, and asked with a smile.

   "You are urban youths who came down to work, I said, you guys got in the car empty-handed." The aunt's face was suddenly enlightened, and she was idle anyway, so she chatted with Jiang Xiaobai.

Jiang Xiaobai made a look of listening carefully, and interrupted from time to time to ask what he needed. After inquiring with his aunt, there really is a glass factory in the county, but it is on the outskirts of the county, about 5 miles away from the county. The distance is not too far.

   After wandering for 2 hours, at 12 noon, the bus finally drove into the county seat.

  The road condition finally improved. Jiang Xiaobai turned to look at the scenery outside the car window. There were many people coming and going. Jiang Xiaobai even saw a few bicycles.

  The guy riding the Phoenix bicycle with two-eight bars, his eyes are almost flying up to the sky, and the squirming look makes the others around him full of envy.

  At this time, there are not many people who can buy bicycles in the county for more than 100 yuan, but there are definitely. But there are not many people who can get bicycle tickets.

  Jiang Xiaobai and the three are not locals, except for one visit on the day they came to report, this is the second time. Getting off the bus, Jiang Xiaobai went to the county glass factory in no hurry, and took out the cornmeal cakes he brought with him when he came out in the morning.

Regardless of the money on Jiang Xiaobai, he needs to buy sugar and glass bottles. He can't move for the time being. Even if he can spend this time, there is no place to ask for your money.

  If you have acquaintances, it’s okay. At this time, there are already private restaurants, but there are no signs, and you won’t find them without acquaintances leading the way.

The three people took a sip and took a rest on the side of the road. Then they inquired and walked towards the county glass factory. Before reaching the county glass factory, they saw billowing black smoke from a tall chimney. , Jiang Xiaobai knew that there must be no wrong place.

  It should be said that glass firing is not a sophisticated technology. The main thing about firing glass is pollution. Of course, there is no such thing as environmental protection at this time.

   came to the gate of the factory, and the uncle of the concierge came out before the three Jiang Xiaobai entered the concierge. He looked at the three Jiang Xiaobai and asked, "What do you comrades do? What's the matter?"

   "Uncle, your surname? We are from the Shangma Commune, from the Jianhua Brigade." Jiang Xiaobai took out the big front door he bought in his pocket and handed it to the uncle.

"What is your last name? My name is Wang. Just call me Lao Wang. You guys from the horse commune have heard of it. Come in and talk. The weather is quite hot." The uncle took the cigarette handed over by Jiang Xiaobai and said let Opened the position.

  Jiang Xiaobai took Wang Xiaojun and Liu Aiguo into the concierge. The cigarette in Jiang Xiaobai's hand was still on the concierge table, and the concierge's expression became more kind.

He took out a few white porcelain jars, poured a glass of water for each of them, and asked with a smile, "Is there anything wrong with you coming to our glass factory? The leaders at this point are also off work, and they have to wait until 2 o'clock in the afternoon. Go to work."

   "Uncle Wang is like this. We want to buy some glass bottles and find our sales department." Jiang Xiaobai took the water, thanked him and said.

"The sales department is on the second floor of the factory office. You can go after work in the afternoon. Now you will rest here for a while. I tell you that the sales department chief Song is pretty good, no Like that workshop..."

Uncle   I don’t know if it’s usually this way or because of the smoke. He has some meanings to know everything without saying anything.

  Jiang Xiaobai is also willing to accompany his uncle to chat and learn about some glass factories. There are more than 300 people in this county's glass factory. It is the only glass factory in Zhangxuan County. The main business is glass for doors and windows.

Of course, there are some gossip about the glass factory, Jiang Xiaobai also remembered them one by one. For example, the factory manager’s father was hospitalized some time ago. For example, the factory flower and the director of the production workshop have a leg, and the most gossip in the factory is the factory. Who will do it?

  Of course, Jiang Xiaobai did not believe the last point. He felt that the most gossip was the old man in the concierge.

   "It's almost time, then, Uncle Wang, let's go in and have a look?" Jiang Xiaobai interrupted the unfulfilled old man.

   "Okay, it's time to go to work at this point. Go in and take a look." Old man Wang looked at the smoked and yellowed clock on the wall. It was already 2:30 in the afternoon.

  As soon as they left the house, Wang Xiaojun and Liu Aiguo breathed a long sigh of relief, Jiang Xiaobai smiled, and then walked towards the factory office in the direction told by Old Wang.

  (End of this chapter)




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