latelenovela Chapter 257: Fang Youming, Director of the Tractor Factory
Chapter 257: Fang Youming, Director of the Tractor Factory
"It's noon now, sister-in-law. I think we should go eat first, and then go to Director Fang's house to find him. It's noon now and he should be eating at home."
After Song Cenyue followed Qian Jingdong's car into the city, Qian Jingdong said to Song Cenyue.
On the way to the city, Qian Jingdong told Song Cenyue that the director of the tractor factory was named Fang Youming and was 47 years old.
"Okay." Song Cenyue nodded. It was time for lunch at noon. Besides, it was mealtime. If she didn't eat and went to Director Fang's house, she would be disturbing the family while they were having dinner.
"From what you said, you should know where Director Fang's home is." Song Cenyue said with a smile.
"Well, I've been to his house. He lives in the staff quarters of the tractor factory, and the staff quarters are very close to the tractor factory, just behind it," said Qian Jingdong.
"The family compound is so close to the tractor factory. If we can find Director Fang, we can go into the tractor factory and have a look."
"Yes. Sister-in-law, this place is not far from our military sub-district, and the nearest state-owned restaurant is farther than the restaurant in our military sub-district. I wonder if we can also eat at the restaurant in our military sub-district. Do you think it's okay?"
"Of course, there's nothing wrong with that." Song Cenyue smiled sweetly, "Let's go to the restaurant in your military sub-district. The food in your military sub-district restaurant is quite good."
With Song Cenyue's consent, Qian Jingdong immediately drove to the military sub-district restaurant. It was dinner time and the restaurant was open to the public, so there were already many guests in the restaurant. Fortunately, there was an empty table.
Qian Jingdong took Song Cenyue to an empty table and ordered dishes. He ordered a lot of dishes and had a full meal with Song Cenyue.
They finished their meal and left the restaurant at about ten minutes past one. Qian Jingdong glanced at the watch and thought that this was just the right time.
If we go to Director Fang's house at this time, he and his family must have finished their meal. Otherwise, it would be inappropriate to go to them while they are having dinner.
Qian Jingdong drove Song Cenyue to the staff quarters of the tractor factory. On the way there, Song Cenyue learned that the tractor factory was not in the city because it was very large, but outside the city. However, it was not far from the city. It was only one kilometer away from the south of the city.
"Brother Qian, how big is this tractor factory? How many workers are there?" Song Cenyue asked curiously.
"The tractor factory has more than 150 workers and covers an area of acres." Qian Jingdong thought to herself this answer. She should have an idea of how big the tractor factory is.
"That's really a big factory." Song Cenyue thought that such a big factory must have many workshops, enough space, and enough manpower. After visiting the tractor factory, she could safely make requests to Director Fang and ask him to provide the desired number of workshops, space, and staff.
If you want to build the back half of a tank, one workshop is definitely not enough. You need a sufficient number of workshops, space, and personnel. It is impossible to build the back half of a tank by yourself without help.
Qian Jingdong drove quite fast and there weren't many tractor factories around, so they arrived at the tractor factory half an hour later.
"This is the tractor factory." Qian Jingdong stopped the car and pointed to the gate outside for Song Cenyue to see.
Song Cenyue looked at the gate of the tractor factory. Maybe it was because it was the weekend and no one was working, so the gate was closed.
"Let's go and find Director Fang now." Qian Jingdong said as he started the car, left the gate of the tractor factory, drove along the factory wall and headed towards the back of the factory.
Qian Jingdong and Song Cenyue chatted about the tractor factory all the way. Although the tractor factory was very large, they unknowingly drove to the staff quarters behind the tractor factory.
The staff quarters of the tractor factory, which has 3,000 workers, are naturally very large. Fortunately, Director Fang's home is the third building upon entering the gate of the compound.
"Director Fang lives in this building." Qian Jingdong parked the car in front of the third red brick house.
Song Cenyue opened the car door and looked at the red brick house in front of him, then looked around at the surrounding houses. They were all four-story buildings and looked very new, so they should have been repaired not long ago.
"Director Fang lives on the second floor. Let's go to his house." Qian Jingdong came to Song Cenyue and said.
Song Cenyue nodded and followed Qian Jingdong into Building 3. They quickly climbed to the second floor and found that there were four households on the second floor, just like the first floor.
"Where does Director Fang live in the 20s?" Song Cenyue asked.
"202." Qian Jingdong replied and walked towards 202, and Song Cenyue followed immediately.
"Knock, knock, knock..." Qian Jingdong reached out and knocked on the door, and immediately heard someone responding from inside.
"Here it comes." It was the voice of a child.
"It sounds like the voice of Director Fang's youngest daughter." Qian Jingdong said to Song Cenyue. "Director Fang and his wife have four children. The first three are sons. The eldest and second sons have already started working, also working at the tractor factory. They are both married and have been allocated houses, so they have all moved out...
His third son is in high school, and his youngest daughter is his last daughter. He gave birth to her when he was 42, so he loves her very much.
As soon as he finished speaking, the door opened, revealing a childish and cute little face behind the door. A little girl with two ponytails, about five or six years old, stood behind the door and looked at them curiously.
"Little girl, look at you, do you forget me, Uncle Qian? I'm going to be sad." Qian Jingdong smiled at the little girl.
"Uncle Qian?" The little girl looked thoughtful. After a few seconds, her big black eyes lit up. "I remember now! You are an officer! Dad said you are the chief of staff!" the little girl shouted.
"You little girl finally remembered me! Logically speaking, Uncle Qian is so handsome, shouldn't you always remember me?" Qian Jingdong showed a sad expression.
"It seems that Brother Qian, you are not as handsome as you imagined. At least not handsome enough to make this little sister remember you all the time." Song Cenyue teased with the corners of her lips raised.
"You are finishing off my attack by stabbing me in the heart again!" Qian Jingdong looked at Song Cenyue with an even sadder expression, which made Song Cenyue and the little girl in the door laugh out loud.
"Big sister, who are you? Are you a fairy from the sky? You look like the fairy in the painting!" The little girl looked at Song Cenyue with a look of surprise on her face, and asked curiously.
Song Cenyue shook her head and smiled, "Thank you for the compliment, but I'm not a fairy..."
"Xiao Jiao, who's knocking on the door? Why are you standing there and not coming back?"
Suddenly, a middle-aged man's voice was heard in the room.
"Director Fang, it's me, Qian Jingdong." Qian Jingdong immediately shouted into the house, and then asked Song Cenyue to follow him into the house.
"Dad, it's that military officer uncle, Uncle Qian." Fang Xiaojiao had already run into the house to find his father.
Fang Youming, who was originally sitting in the living room, heard that Qian Jingdong had arrived and immediately stood up to greet him.
"Chief of Staff Qian, what's the wind blowing today that brings a busy man like you to my house? Please take a seat... Who is this young female comrade?" Fang Youming said with a smile. He stretched out his hand to shake hands with Qian Jingdong, and looked at Song Cenyue who was following behind Qian Jingdong, with a flash of surprise in his eyes.
What a beautiful girl, a rare beauty. I wonder what her relationship with Qian Jingdong is? Why would Qian Jingdong bring her to his house? Could it be... that she is Qian Jingdong's girlfriend?
"This is the man who can repair tanks that I told you about before, my good friend's partner, Comrade Song Cenyue." Qian Jingdong hurriedly introduced Song Cenyue to Fang Youming. "Sister-in-law, this is Director Fang of the tractor factory. We will have to rely on him for help in the future."
"Hello, Director Fang. I'll be asking for your help in the future. Thank you in advance." Song Cenyue immediately smiled at Fang Youming and bowed to him politely.
I would indeed need Director Fang's help in the future, so I bowed to him and performed this ritual.
Fang Youming's eyes flashed with surprise. It turned out to be the talented man who could repair tanks! Although he thought it was Qian Jingdong's girlfriend before... Fortunately, he didn't ask if it was Qian Jingdong's girlfriend, otherwise it would be embarrassing.
However, although I knew that the woman Qian Jingdong was talking about who repaired the tank was a young woman, I didn't expect her to be so young. She looked less than 20 years old, and so beautiful, like a fairy in a painting.
"Comrade Xiao Song, you are too polite. I can't bear it! It is my honor to help you build part of the tank, assemble and repair the tank. I will do my best to help you. As long as I can help, just tell me and I will definitely help." Fang Youming smiled at Song Cenyue with a polite look on his face.
"Thank you." Song Cenyue thanked him, and Qian Jingdong also thanked Fang Youming.
"Comrade Xiao Song, you are really amazing. You are so young and you can actually repair and build tanks... If Chief of Staff Qian hadn't told me that you can repair and build tanks, I wouldn't have believed that you can do that.
It's really the case that the new generation is pushing the old generation forward! I'm fifty years old before I can repair and build tractors. I've never seen a tank, let alone repair or build one. I'm really far behind you!" Fang Youming sighed as he looked at Song Cenyue.
"Director Fang, you are too kind. How can I compare with you? You are the director of a tractor factory, managing a large factory with thousands of employees. Your ability is beyond doubt. You are truly amazing!
I am still a novice, and I still have a lot to learn. I still need your guidance and help...
For example, if we want to build the back half of the tank this time, I cannot do it alone. I need you to bring the comrades from the tractor factory to help me with all your strength. " Song Cenyue immediately showed a humble expression and said a lot of words to praise Fang Youming, which made Fang Youming very happy. His eyebrows were curved and his face was full of smiles.
"Please take a seat, I'll go get you some tea..." Fang Youming asked Song Cenyue and Qian Jingdong to sit down, and was about to pour them some tea, but he stopped after taking a step, looked at them, and asked with a smile, "By the way, have you eaten yet? If not, I'll ask my wife to cook for you, she's a pretty good cook."
"Thank you. We have already eaten, so there is no need to trouble sister-in-law to cook for us. Where is sister-in-law? Why can't I see her?" Qian Jingdong shook his head and smiled.
"My wife is washing dishes in the kitchen." Fang Youming replied. "Have you really eaten? Don't lie to me and say you have because you are embarrassed to say so."
"Why would I lie to you? Am I the kind of person who would rather starve just because I feel embarrassed?" Qian Jingdong smiled again.
"It's good that you've eaten it... I'll go pour you some tea." Fang Youming said.
Song Cenyue was about to stop him, saying that there was no need to pour tea as they were not thirsty. She wanted to directly explain her purpose and ask him to take them to the tractor factory immediately, but she saw a middle-aged woman suddenly walk out of the kitchen.
"Chief of Staff Qian, you are here! Welcome, welcome... You must be Comrade Xiao Song, you are really amazing, you bring honor to us female comrades, you can repair and build tanks at such a young age, it's really true!"
The middle-aged woman looked at Qian Jingdong and Song Cenyue and said with a smile on her face. When she looked at Song Cenyue, her eyes showed deep appreciation and admiration, and she gave Song Cenyue a thumbs up.
It was obvious that she had just heard the conversation between Qian Jingdong, Song Cenyue and Fang Youming in the kitchen.
"You're too kind. You are Director Fang's lover, right?" Song Cenyue smiled modestly again, thinking that this middle-aged woman must be Fang Youming's wife.
"Yes, I am Lao Fang's lover. My name is Tao Lihong. You can just call me Sister Tao." The middle-aged woman nodded and smiled.