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Chapter 720: Chapter 710 Boss’s Speech
Before mid-March, the farm welcomed the second batch of veteran workers, totaling thirty-six people from twenty-one families. A few came alone, without their families.
Zhang Chunwang, fulfilling the boss’s instructions, warmly welcomed these new employees and arranged for them to stay in the single dormitories on the fifth floor.
Then, it was time for the new and old employees to get to know each other.
The male workers, being veterans, shared common topics, so integrating them was not an issue. In less than a day, most were already shoulder-to-shoulder, calling each other brothers. However, on the family side, since the women typically dealt with more affairs, including numerous daily life chores beyond work, there was still some getting used to.
Zhang Chunwang also understood that more women meant more issues, so when all the new workers arrived, he took the opportunity to gather all the employees for a meeting.
The agenda included: firstly, sharing information about the new employees and detailing the benefits and housing situations they would enjoy while working at "Feiyang Farm."
The old employees already knew this, but since there were many newcomers, the suites were definitely insufficient, so everyone was assigned a single dormitory. The veteran employees were happy with this arrangement; having a larger house than others was undoubtedly something to be pleased about.
New employees also had the chance to move into a suite, but this benefit was left for the boss to announce.
Secondly, Zhang Chunwang presented the farm’s regulations for the new employees to study and for the veterans to re-familiarize themselves with. He sternly emphasized that "Feiyang Farm" would not tolerate unruly or domineering behaviors. Here, even if you’re a dragon, you must coil up, and if you’re a tiger, you must lie low. Of course, he said it more subtly, but that was the gist.
The final point was the reassignment of work positions.
Previously, Zhang Chunwang had privately communicated with the new employees and their families to understand their skills and preferences. He was well-versed in everyone’s strengths and wishes, and after a day of studying with several squad leaders, he finalized the assignments.
On the livestock side, since there were twelve existing farms, twelve individuals were assigned, each managing one farm, plus one department manager, Chen Jing, making thirteen in total. From then on, Chen Jing, as the department manager, would be fully responsible for the specifics of this area, and of course, bear the greatest responsibility if issues arose.
Sixteen people plus Li Dabao as the department manager were assigned to the greenhouse vegetables.
Twelve people plus Sun Dawei as the department manager were assigned to the fields. 𝓷𝓸𝓿𝓅𝓊𝓫.𝒸ℴ𝓶
The sales department consisted of three people, with Wang Anhua as the sales manager.
Two employees’ spouses were assigned to restart the canteen, where, during busy farming periods, meals would be provided free of charge to employees in the morning, noon, and evening.
The remaining twenty-six employees were assigned to the mountainous area, with Li Zhiliang, recommended by Captain Wang, temporarily serving as the manager.
In the morning, Zhang Chunwang, the general manager, held a meeting with these employees brimming with enthusiasm. In the evening, Shen Yunfang, the boss, along with his wife, Li Hongjun, invited all new and veteran employees of "Feiyang Farm" to a sumptuous dinner.
During this banquet, Shen Yunfang, the boss, publicly announced several incentives of the farm.
Shen Yunfang stood up and, facing the many tables of men and women in the Drying Yard, spoke brightly: "First of all, as the owner of the farm, I warmly welcome you all to join our ’Feiyang Farm.’ As a military spouse, I also warmly welcome all of you, once considered the loveliest people of our country, to join our big family."
After saying this, enthusiastic applause erupted from the audience.
With a smile, Shen Yunfang raised her hand slightly, and only after the applause subsided did she continue: "Since everyone has chosen our ’Feiyang Farm,’ it means you all trust me as the boss. I dare not promise anything else, but I can promise that as long as you are at ease working here, not lazy or cunning, and care for this place like your own home, then I, as the head of this household, will ensure all employees lead prosperous lives and have a broad future.
Before you came, you must have already known about the wages here at our farm; although we’re private, the pay is higher than that of ordinary workers. Here at the farm, when harvest time comes, the food and vegetables go to us first, meaning that as long as you truly become a part of our ’Feiyang Farm,’ you won’t need to spend a penny. You can save your entire salary.
New employees might not be aware, but the veteran employees know well that while the wages here are fixed, the bonuses are variable. We are not a state-owned enterprise; we don’t share the wealth. Here, we value more work for more pay. I had Manager Zhang compile some statistics: last year, even the veteran employee with the lowest wages and bonuses received over two hundred yuan a month on average, till the Spring Festival, with many exceeding five hundred yuan. I won’t specify who exactly."
After Shen Yunfang finished speaking, several gasps could be heard below, obviously startled by these figures.
In this era, even state officials earning over a hundred yuan a month was considered excellent, so making over two hundred yuan a month just by farming here, even for the person with the lowest pay, was indeed surprising.
"This is definitely not an exaggeration, just a matter of personal privacy, so it’s inappropriate to say who it is. I hope that after this year, you will also experience this feeling." Shen Yunfang observed the slight commotion below as she spoke. "I’m not boasting; I just want to make one point clear: as long as you work well here and are dedicated to our ’Feiyang Farm,’ the farm will not forget any one of you. I believe, in the near future, you will feel proud for choosing ’Feiyang Farm.’"
Clap-clap-clap, the employees below eagerly applauded.
After the applause had subsided, Shen Yunfang continued: "The new employees are currently residing in single dorms, as you have seen. Our dormitory building was newly built last year with excellent conditions. Even the singles’ dorms are far better than those Tube Buildings allocated by state enterprises."
A lot of people below nodded in agreement; indeed, the conditions here were far superior to those Tube Buildings allocated by the public sector. Not to mention, there was heating in winter, liquefied gas for cooking, and no need to cook during busy farming periods, with a free canteen providing meals. These were advantages not found elsewhere.
"Besides the single dorms, there are suites on the second and third floors. I assume many of you have already toured them.
Some of the newcomers might wonder why veteran employees get to live in suites while new ones have to live in single dorms? Don’t feel embarrassed; it’s natural for people to strive for better. Here, I tell everyone, do not envy—if you really want to live in a suite, then fight for it.
Our farm has introduced a new rule this year, which is that at the end of every year, the twenty most outstanding employees will be selected. As long as you are one of these excellent employees, you can move into a suite the following year. It means that all the veteran employees currently living in the suites should be aware that your suite residence is not secure. If you don’t work hard, you could very well be squeezed out next year."
