Chapter 623: Chapter 623: Eyesores

Lin Chuxia withdrew her gaze, “No need, many people came today for the job application. If the interview is successful, when will the results be out?”

“The results will be out tomorrow. The list of those hired will be posted on the notice wall on the right side of the main entrance.”

With the equipment in the factory, other things must follow suit.

Mr. Lin always emphasizes efficiency, and they can’t lag behind.

Lin Chuxia nodded, “Show me the list when it’s out.”

Su Wensong was slightly stunned but quickly responded, “Alright.”

Lin Chuxia first communicated with the two technical personnel from the machinery factory and their food factory’s equipment maintenance masters, then went to the workshop to check on the equipment, comparing the manual and discussing with several technical personnel while translating.

Her actions greatly surprised the two technical personnel from the machinery factory.

They were directly sent by Director Xu, who told them to do their best to help translate the equipment manuals and learn as much as possible, as this is a rare learning opportunity.

They naturally acknowledged this opportunity as valuable.

But faced with the equipment and manuals, they were worried.

Today, hearing that Mr. Lin was returning, they were concerned that Mr. Lin would dismiss them for incompetence and send them back to the machinery factory.

Unexpectedly, not only did Mr. Lin not mind, but also delved into discussions with them without reservation.

Even more surprising for them was Lin Chuxia’s talent.

In the eyes of the two technical personnel, it seemed there was no need for people from the machinery factory; she could handle it herself.

Initially, they felt that the food factory was getting a great deal by having two technicians from the machinery factory translate the manuals for free.

Now, they only feel that the machinery factory is the one benefiting from the food factory.

This busyness lasted until noon when Qin Yang came over to call Lin Chuxia back for lunch.

Su Wensong was considering treating Lin Chuxia well, inviting the two people responsible for hiring today and four technical personnel for a meal together.

Seeing Qin Yang’s demeanor, he knew the meal invitation wouldn’t work out, and obediently let her go.

When several people walked out of the workshop, the hiring process was also wrapping up.

Su Wensong remembered Lin Chuxia’s request and directly had Pang Yongli bring over today’s hiring list.

This time they hired at least 150 people, including 50 slots for the Old Food Factory.

The other 100 were open for social recruitment.

Lin Chuxia picked up the list of 100 people for social recruitment and quickly scanned from top to bottom, finally focusing her gaze on a name.

“Do you have a pen?” she asked.

Qin Yang directly removed the pen from his shirt pocket and handed it to her.

Lin Chuxia took the pen, drew a circle and then a cross over that name, then returned the list to Pang Yongli.

Su Wensong craned his neck for a peek and saw the name clearly: Li Guangyuan.

……

On the return journey, the two walked side by side in silence towards home.

As Lin Chuxia progressed in her pregnancy, Qin Yang naturally held her hand.

Despite this act being rather conspicuous in their era, Qin Yang paid no heed.

Lin Chuxia initially worried about gossip and reminded him a few times.

Later, seeing his unchanging demeanor, she couldn’t be bothered anymore.

Looking at his cold and handsome face, she quietly asked, “Why don’t you ask why I crossed out Li Guangyuan’s name?”

Seeing Li Guangyuan made her feel nauseous.

Although in this life, there wouldn’t be much interaction, especially since Lin Jiayi divorced him, they could essentially be strangers.

But the thought of Li Guangyuan working at her food factory irked her.

So she simply crossed off his name.

This action might seem odd to others, though.

Qin Yang looked at her with a lovingly amused expression and then rubbed her head.

“People say pregnancy makes you silly. It’s hard for you, my dear wife.”

Lin Chuxia was yet to understand his reaction as Qin Yang continued, “Is there even a need to ask? You must have your reasons for doing so. The entire food factory is yours; isn’t it up to you to decide which employee to use?”

The wife crossed him out because he was an eyesore to her.

Why find a reason for someone you deem an eyesore?

Lin Chuxia took a moment, then laughed; indeed, she was being silly.

Do it if you want; dislike what you dislike. She had the right and didn’t need to explain it to anyone.

She was thinking so much earlier only because she cared about Qin Yang’s opinion.

And Qin Yang’s thoughts were simpler: whatever she does is right, as long as she likes it.

………

Li Guangyuan didn’t expect the interview to go so smoothly.

In his impression, factory workers were typically city people. Rural folks needed skills and education, at least a high school diploma, to become workers.

He only attended elementary school, never finished middle school, and attended the interview today merely to try his luck.

Unexpectedly, the food factory focused more on labor skills, while education wasn’t a major emphasis; as long as they could read the newspaper and solve arithmetic problems posed, it sufficed.

Neither of these was particularly difficult for him.

Hands-on skills were even less of an issue.

His father died early, so he took care of household chores himself before he turned ten.

Over the years, besides his household chores, neighbors always preferred to ask him for help with tasks they couldn’t manage.

Operating the machine just now felt surprisingly simple to him.

He sensed that the man responsible for recruitment seemed pleased with him.

As he was thinking, someone patted his shoulder.

“I recognized you from afar; it really is you. Good lad, yesterday when we talked about this, you stayed quiet. I thought you had no plans, but here you are sneaking off for the interview.”

It was Lao Feng, a fellow vegetable seller.

Though called Lao Feng, he was only two or three years older. It was Lao Feng who told them about the recruitment news at Xiyang Food Factory.

Li Guangyuan smiled faintly, “Just wanted to check things out. If I’m selected, great; if not, I’ll continue selling vegetables.”

Although he spoke modestly, he felt somewhat confident.

“Yes, if one could work as a factory worker and earn a wage, who would want to sell vegetables at dawn, facing the elements, with an uncertain income?”

Besides, even if you earn money, mentioning you sell vegetables isn’t as esteemed as being a factory worker.

“I say Guangyuan, how do you feel? Do you have a shot? Honestly, my heart’s still racing. Those two examiners looked young; the man seemed about my age, while the woman looked like a little girl, yet her presence alone was intimidating. Reading the newspaper made me tremble, and if I were to operate that machine again now, perhaps I could manage, but under that man’s scrutiny, my hands wouldn’t cooperate.”

After speaking, he sighed heavily, clearly quite shaken.

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