Chapter 166

For all existing employees only, each person will get more than three yuan per month. If they do well next year, we will continue to give them bonuses at the end of the year, and the cycle will repeat. Do you have any objections?"

"No, Manager Li, you can spend it however you want."

"Manager Li, I will always follow you!"

Li Zhiguo was stunned for a moment before he said, "Old Ma, you are so old, be more reserved."

Ma Liansheng quickly picked up the wine glass and took a sip. He still looked happy despite what was said.

"Well, the last two hundred dollars will be divided directly into four grand prizes, each worth fifty dollars.

The two poorest employees and the two best performing employees each received fifty, and this year only the tavern employees participated.

When profits increase next year, branch employees will also be able to participate.

Excellent employees can be sought after every year, but poor employees will be cooled off the following year. If you have already received 50, you will not be considered poor in the second year.

In addition, wages may increase, family conditions may improve, etc., so the statistics are re-calculated every year.

As for what is considered poor, it is calculated based on the registered population of the household, which is also the standard for issuing minimum living allowances in our capital.

Finally, in principle, the awards for poor households and outstanding employees should not overlap. If you are selected for both, you can give up one of them. "

While speaking, Li Zhiguo glanced at Zhao Yali on his right. It was not that he had a preference for this accountant who was fleecing the department store.

The truth is that a mother with eight sons in her family would be a heroic mother in any era. He has no control over others, but since they are under his command, he has to take care of them a little.

If he could conquer Zhao Yali, uh, make people convinced and willing to work for him for the rest of their lives. And not just one person, but all eight sons in the family would be able to be used by him in the future.

"Ok!"

Zhao Yali choked up for a moment. She didn't understand. This was Manager Li taking care of her and wanted to give her another fifty yuan. Together with the sixty-two and a half yuan she had just received, she actually got more than a hundred yuan.

In addition, she also received a new set of clothes and a New Year's gift. She was also given a ten-yuan salary increase and will receive a monthly subsidy next year.

Now, the man in the family, Lao Bao, no longer dared to beat her, and the eight sons could live a good life.

The other people in the tavern have already started to make calculations. The last time the salary was raised, four were chosen from five, and this time the bonus is also to be chosen from five, and at most one more person, Wobo, will be counted.

After exchanging glances, the answer came to them. Zhao Yali's eyes were filled with tears. Although they didn't make eye contact, they should be able to understand.

"Okay, just like last time, we will have an internal vote. Each person will write two names to select outstanding employees. This time, we will include Lao Cai as well. We will choose two out of six.

As for the poor employees, there is no need to choose. I will just give their names: Zhao Yali and Lao Ma.

Zhao Yali has eight sons and a family of ten.

Lao Ma is married for the second time, has two sons and one daughter, and supports his ex-mother-in-law and current mother-in-law. There are seven people in his family. Come on, Lao Ma, do you dare to support another mother-in-law? I will personally sponsor you fifty dollars. "

Li Zhiguo felt that he was trapped in a circle of widows, and many people he knew around him went straight for widows.

Several old men I met when playing chess were like this, three generations of the He family were like this, and this old Ma, including Fan Jinyou, who also went straight to the widow.

Others include Qiangzi, who rides a tricycle, Cheng Laoer, a petty thief, and Xu Hesheng, a teacher.

So, men need to take good care of their health and not work too hard, otherwise there will be too many people out there waiting to take over.

Li Zhiguo thought he was right and watched everyone write down their names. But when he took the ballot, he was speechless.

Then he shook his head and said, "It's the same as the last voting result. Yali and Lao Ma won the poverty award, and Yuqin and Xiao Zheng, uh, Xiao Qiu. You two won the excellent employee award.

Each bonus is 50 yuan. Yuqin, you will distribute the money. Have a good Spring Festival this year and continue to work hard next year."

"Thank you, Manager Li."

Kong Yuqin was so happy that she almost jumped up. She made a lot of money today. When she got home from get off work, she would ask her husband to wash her feet, otherwise she would never hand over the money.

"No, why am I eliminated again, and there's also Wobo?"

Fan Jinyou was dumbfounded. He had performed well in the past few months and always smiled at everyone he met. So why didn't he get the fifty yuan?

No one paid any attention to it. They had all received money and didn't want to cause trouble.

"Okay, Xiao Fan, work harder next year. If you find a wife and support a mother-in-law, you will be the poor household next year. You don't even have a house to live in and you rent one. You are also poor."

Li Zhiguo encouraged her and kissed Li'er, then called Xu Huizhen to the cafeteria next door to chat alone.

Old Cai did not follow him, but stayed here drinking some wine. He was not worried at all, because if Brother Li wanted to make a move, he would have no chance at all.

No one in the store thought about it that way. Even though Manager Li was right and he and Xu Huizhen were talking and laughing together, and they looked like a family of three, it was only an appearance and it was not like that at all.

Instead, two representatives from the branch asked in a low voice, "Um, Manager Li and Manager Xu?"

"Xiao Meng, stop gossiping. Manager Li doesn't come to the store once a month. If there's something wrong, he has to come three times a day. If I hear you talking nonsense again, I'll report you."

Kong Yuqin gave someone a critical hit. Manager Li must not have any stain on him and must continue to be the public manager here so that she can live a good life.

"Hey, I promise I won't tell you anymore."

Xiao Meng looked over there again and saw Xu Huizhen whispering in Manager Li's ear. Don't look at her if it's not appropriate.

……

"Huizhen, this is a good idea. You have earned more than 9,700 this year, and next year it will definitely be over 10,000!
If you want the store to make more profit next year, don't just pay 30% as tax, but directly pay 40% or even 50% as tax.

As long as you earn a lot, no matter how much you pay, you will still make money in the end.

Well, it's time. The silk shop over there is waiting for me to attend a meeting. There are many employees there, hundreds of people, and I have to be busy for a while. I'll see you next year."

Li Zhiguo looked at his watch and decided to go.

"Brother Li, I'll see you off and tell everyone about it."

Xu Huizhen quickly took over the matter and then told everyone in the tavern about it.

Immediately, everyone followed out and saw Li Zhiguo off at the door.

"My family can have a good New Year this year."

"My family is the same. We will be able to live a good life next year."

"Manager Li is still the best. He can make decisions, dares to pay, and doesn't come to work. We also have to work hard. If anyone dares to be lazy, I will be the first to say no."

Everyone in the tavern was overjoyed, even Fan Jinyou had a smile on his face. Although he didn't get the extra fifty, he could still have a good new year.

Fan Jinyou thought about what Li Zhiguo had said before. He had to consider how to make himself a poor household next year. Otherwise, how about finding a target and finding a widow with children?
……

However, Li Zhiguo went directly to the cafeteria at the front door. In addition to the private rooms upstairs, there was also a small hall in the middle, which was large enough to accommodate the store's employees, more than a hundred people.

Basically, everyone has arrived. He gave out some year-end bonuses according to the previous tavern practice, but the specific profit data was not announced. This matter has to be kept confidential.

“Zhiguo, this year’s profit here is 156,000. I took 30%, which means I got 46,800.

Following your advice, I overpaid 40% of the tax to the higher authorities, a total of more than 60,000 yuan, and used the rest to expand the holding. In addition to the silk shop, five other shops have been opened one after another. "

Chen Xueru discussed the situation privately at this time.

"Well, we need to be steady. Five more stores are enough. Every additional store needs confirmation from me."

Li Zhiguo thought about the hard times ahead and natural disasters, so he decided not to expand too much or else go bankrupt.

"Xue Ru, keep your dividends to yourself and don't brag about it. The more money you make, the more low-key you should be."

"Okay, it's all up to you."

The two chatted for a while, and the meeting continued. Ten outstanding employees and ten poor employees were selected, and a lot of money was paid out.

Li Zhiguo did not favor anyone. Even though he had many relatives in the store, he treated them all equally. If he really wanted to do something, he would just secretly raise their wages. That was easy.

"Thank you, Brother Li."

Chuntao came over with a smile to toast, she won the Outstanding Employee Award.

"Manager Li, Happy New Year."

He Yumei also came along and received an award for needy employees.

"Yeah! Everything is good."

Li Zhiguo slammed his wine glass. Not everyone should drink alcohol. Ladies can have tea.

Afterwards, many more people came, and He Daqing also received the Outstanding Employee Award, as did Third Aunt and others.

Well, it feels like many of the 20 award places are people I know, so that can only be a coincidence.

After lunch, he went to the silk shop, had a cup of tea to sober up, and also took a break.

Then he left with Chen Xueru and went to Chen's house to see his son.

"uncle!"

When Xue Yi saw Li Zhiguo coming, he hurried over.

"Oh, Xueyi has grown taller again."

Li Zhiguo hugged Erbao and stayed at Chen's house all afternoon on New Year's Day, leaving near dusk.

……

When I was almost at the courtyard, I happened to meet Xu Damao.

"Da Mao, I heard from Chunyan this morning that she will go back to her parents' home tomorrow. What are your plans?"

"Chunyan and I are going back to my parents' home together. Li Zhiguo, what about you?"

Xu Damao has been smiling a lot recently and seems to be much more cheerful.

"I haven't decided yet." Both of them rode their bicycles and arrived at the yard without saying a word.

"Hey, Uncle San, you're cleaning the car in such a cold day."

When Li Zhiguo saw Yan Bugui, he couldn't help but make fun of him.

"You need to take better care of your car."

Yan Bugui wanted to say something when he suddenly heard the children in the house making a noise, so he rushed in.

Li Zhiguo didn't watch the fun and went home immediately. Along the way, he smelled delicious food. Every household was preparing New Year's Eve dinner.

After a while, Qin Huairu came back and asked Xiao Jingru to help in the kitchen.

Li Zhiguo was holding his younger son Chaoyang and watching his older son Guan Xiang playing in the house. It was quite tiring.

"Brother-in-law, it's time to eat."

Xiao Jingru brought over the dishes, first of which was a large plate of fragrant braised pork, which was actually enough.

"The dumplings are here."

Qin Huairu followed closely behind and brought the dumplings that had just been cooked.

"It's Chinese New Year."

Xiao Guanxiang clapped his hands and cheered, not knowing who taught him how to do it.

No one visits relatives and friends on New Year's Eve. Tonight, the residents all ate at home. It was cold so no one went out for a walk, but they did not rest early.

Just after midnight, the sound of firecrackers was heard everywhere.

Li Zhiguo encouraged Xiao Jingru to light firecrackers, and with the sound of explosions, they ushered in the year 1957!
When I woke up, it was the Spring Festival of 1957. Qin Huairu had already packed her things. We had discussed last night and decided to go to the Sanjin compound today. It would be very troublesome to go back to the village in the middle of winter.

"Zhiguo, my mother and I will take the children over first. You lie down for a while and bring Jingru over for lunch at noon."

Qin Huairu was holding Xiaobao in her arms. Now that she had two sons, she couldn’t take them away even with her two bicycles.

"Uh, okay! Just call a tricycle, don't think about saving money."

Li Zhiguo woke up, but was still a little dazed, so he turned over and went back to sleep.

Before leaving, Qin Huairu explained things to her sister again, and then left with her mother.

"Qin Huairu, you are going back to your mother's home, won't Li Zhiguo come with you?"

The three aunts found this situation strange.

"He'll leave in a while. He'll go to my dad's place at noon."

Qin Huairu simply replied and then left the compound.

……

On the first day of the Lunar New Year, people can visit relatives and friends to wish them a happy new year, and it is also the day to give out lucky money. However, people in the courtyard do not move around very much. We see each other every day, so what is there to wish them a happy new year?

"Dudu..."

In the main room, Xiao Jingru heard the radio say it was ten o'clock, and hurried to the inner room.

"Brother-in-law, wake up. If you're any later you'll miss lunch."

"what time is it?"

Li Zhiguo felt that he had just turned over and was woken up before he even fell asleep?
"It's ten o'clock. My sister has been gone for an hour."

Xiao Jingru went to help her brother-in-law sit up so that he wouldn't feel sleepy anymore.

"Okay, I'll get up now."

Li Zhiguo turned around while sitting on the bed, got dressed and went to wash up.

Xiao Jingru hurriedly brought the warm breakfast in the pot to the table, then used tongs to take the charcoal fire out of the stove and put it out outside the kitchen.

Then she went into the house to fold the quilt. When she turned around, she saw that her brother-in-law had eaten breakfast. She quickly washed the dishes and locked the kitchen door.

"Let's go!"

Li Zhiguo was pushing his bicycle and throwing his scarf behind his head, which made him look very fashionable.

"Hey!"

Xiao Jingru went to the main room, looked around, then unplugged the radio, wiped the dining table, locked the door, and went out with her brother-in-law.

"Li Zhiguo, you're leaving now. I told you that your uncle wasn't at home this morning..."

Second Aunt ran out of the house. She just thought that the bad boy was spending the Spring Festival in the yard.

"No, Second Aunt, do you have something to talk to me about?"

Li Zhiguo felt a little panicked. Did the fact that the second uncle was not at home have anything to do with him?
"Nothing, I just want to play with you."

After the Chinese New Year, the eldest son of my second aunt’s family will be 18 years old, but he still doesn’t have a job.

"Let's do it some other time! I'll call him when I get back. He's not at work anyway, so he has plenty of time in the hospital."

Li Zhiguo replied casually and quickly slipped away, wondering if the conversation would lead to family conflicts.

When we arrived at the central courtyard, we saw Jia Zhang lifting the door curtain and trotting out.

"Li Zhiguo, you are going to your father-in-law's house."

"Yeah, there's nothing to do during the Spring Festival. What about Dongxu? Is he still spending it at home?"

He hasn't come out since he went home yesterday, and I really have no idea what plans Brother Dongxu has.

"We stayed at home. Dongxu took Bihua and Banggeng out early in the morning.

Li Zhiguo, please come inside. I want to ask you a favor. "

As Jia Zhang said this, she pulled the bad boy's arm and said that this matter must be discussed properly.

"You beg me? What's going on?"

He looked confused, stopped his bike, asked Xiao Jingru to go find Yushui to play with for a while, and then he followed her to Jia's house.

He was very familiar with this house. As soon as he entered the door, he looked at the stove and the pot. Fortunately, there were still dumplings left. Life was really good.

There was a small piece of bacon hanging on the wall, but he vaguely felt that it was a little familiar?
"Li Zhiguo, have you had breakfast? How about I cook two eggs for you?"

When Jia Zhang saw someone staring into the pot as soon as he came in, she thought he was looking for food.

"I've eaten, Jia Zhang, what do you want from me?"

He figured it was no small matter, otherwise she wouldn't have specifically sought him out to talk alone on New Year's Day.

Unexpectedly, Jia Zhang said in a shocking tone: "Li Zhiguo, I want you to help me save money for my retirement."

"What? I help you save money?"

Li Zhiguo was confused. Does he look like someone who can save money?
"Oh, that's what happened."

Jia Zhang complained, "I have saved my retirement money in several places and can no longer hide it. I suspect Dongxu wants to steal my money again."

"No way, my brother Dongxu has learned well, so he can make money."

Li Zhiguo felt that Jia Zhang was overthinking it. Jia Dongxu was now showing signs of being laid low, so he wouldn't steal again.

“Anyway, my things have been rummaged through, and I don’t feel comfortable hiding my pension money at home.

Li Zhiguo, please save it for me. When I retire and stop working, you can give me the money. "

Jia Zhang didn't dare to carry the money with her, in case she lost it, she would be finished.

"Jia Zhang, you can deposit the money in the bank!"

Li Zhiguo shook his head. He didn't even bother to calculate such a small amount of money.

"Deposit it in the bank? No, I can't read. What if I get cheated?

Li Zhiguo, I trust you, please save it for me, I beg you. "

Jia Zhang was really trustworthy. The bad boy never stole anything, and would do it openly if he wanted to cheat someone. He bought food coupons from her every month and never gave her less than a penny.

Because others are rich, they are already level 4 fitters and can get bonuses, they are no longer poor.

"Okay! Jia Zhang, bring the money here and I'll write you a deposit slip.

In the future, you can come to me to deposit money every six months or a year, and when you retire, I will give it to you in full."

Li Zhiguo always has the illusion that he is deceiving people into buying insurance?

He could roughly calculate how much money Jia Zhang had. Now he was waiting for someone to take out the box hidden behind the dishes and chopsticks, and the amount of money inside was about the same as he had guessed.

"Ms. Jia Zhang, I'll take the money. Keep the banknote. It's okay if you lose it. I won't cheat you out of your retirement money. I'll recognize you whenever you come to me."

"Hey! Go slower on the road!"

Jia Zhang sent the person out with a happy face. She felt relieved and no longer had to worry about her money being stolen someday.

However, Li Zhiguo took little Jingru to the bank and deposited the pension money given by Jia Zhang directly into a fixed deposit.

Because Jia Zhang had only worked in the steel mill for three years, he had to work for at least seven years before he could be paid his retirement salary.

He is essentially earning seven years of interest for free. His work shouldn't be in vain!
After leaving the bank, he put the savings certificates into his space. There were already dozens of savings certificates in it. Since he couldn't invest them now, he might as well earn some interest.

(End of this chapter)