Raising Cubs in the 1950s [MTL]

Chapter 56-60

Chapter 56

Like Master Cai and the Wang family, they all had relatives in the countryside. Since reading the news in the newspaper, they had been sending letters to their relatives, hoping to engage in material exchanges. Unfortunately, they had yet to receive a response, which caused both families to harbor grievances towards their relatives. However, what they didn't know was that their relatives were also in a difficult position. They simply didn't have as much grain as they appeared to have, so how could they exchange with others?

The grain yield issue created a lot of buzz, but soon everyone's attention shifted because the Steel Marshal had arrived. Everything had to make way for it.

"This is the directive. Everyone needs to take active action. I will serve as the leader of the iron refining team. Let's work together to produce good steel and offer it as a gift to our motherland!"

This time, almost all the staff at our grain station needed to be mobilized. However, considering the practical situation, we need to leave one or two people on duty at the grain station!" During the staff meeting at the grain station, Hong Jun read out the instructions from higher authorities and then assigned future tasks.

"Station Chief, I'm willing to stay!" In the silent atmosphere, Zhang Jianjun raised his hand voluntarily. When Hong Jun had asked who was willing to stay just now, no one had spoken up until Zhang Jianjun broke the silence.

"Accountant Zhang, your response doesn't show enthusiasm. There seems to be a problem with your thinking! At a time like this, we should push forward without hesitation. How can we hide in the rear?"

"Besides, haven't you seen what the newspaper says? Now there are yields of five thousand kilograms per mu, even tens of thousands of kilograms. Do we really need to watch here? Even if each person grows an extra stomach, we still won't be able to eat it all!" Before the station chief Hong Jun could express his opinion, the inspector Wang Dahuai jumped out. Since being praised for actively participating in the "Four Pests" campaign last time, he had been increasingly vocal and resolutely supportive of the higher authorities' instructions, following their lead without turning back.

"Wang Inspector, you're getting more skilled at labeling others. I didn't see that before. You're a hidden talent!" Zhang Jianjun retorted first because Wang Dahuai had been finding faults with him before. Since it was a minor matter, Zhang Jianjun hadn't paid much attention to it. But now, it was becoming more and more excessive.

"Firstly, I'm staying for the smooth operation of the grain station. It won't be easy with fewer people, and it's not because there's less work and I'm seeking comfort.

Secondly, although the reported grain yields from various places are remarkably high, we can't ignore one point: our city is not the one with the lowest grain yield or the most impoverished. We're just average. Moreover, we haven't experienced any natural disasters in the past two years. Even if there's ample grain, the first batch certainly won't be sent to us.

Furthermore, even if we have grain, think about how many vehicles we have for transportation. Do we have to rely on people pushing carts by hand? That's not practical. So, I suggest that we live as we are until a large amount of grain arrives! Even if we have rice and steamed buns every meal, no one will complain!"

Zhang Jianjun clearly expressed his viewpoint. Although some people still didn't take it seriously, most of them agreed.

"Alright, that's settled. Jianjun and Dazhu will stay!" Based on the principle of majority rule, Hong Jun announced the selected personnel to stay, which was also his preferred choice.

In addition to these two, Chef Cai from the canteen also stayed because everyone needed to eat at the canteen! Besides, there were also two retired soldiers who had been recruited. They had some physical disabilities, one was missing three fingers, and the other had half of his arm amputated. After careful consideration, Hong Jun decided to keep them. Initially, the two of them disagreed, but Hong Jun convinced them and instructed them to take good care of the grain station. Eventually, they reluctantly agreed.