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Chapter 74 fundraising

Chapter 74: 74 fundraising

The entire meeting was dominated by Wei Kaiyun’s speech, exemplifying his authoritative style.

"Starting with Director Liu from Workshop One. Now that we’re in difficult times, we must work together. As Communist Party members, you should show the high moral standards of party members.

Secretary Jiang, take notes and then hand them over to the finance department."

Jiang Xinyu chuckled inwardly, thinking that the pressure from above was being passed down to the subordinates.

Liu Santu, the oldest member and an experienced Party member, definitely supported the leadership’s work.

"I, Liu Santu, will contribute one hundred yuan."

As soon as he finished speaking, Jiang Xinyu felt the atmosphere tense up, probably causing discomfort among the other five workshop directors.

The team leaders and sub-leaders from Workshop One also reported their contributions.

It was interesting; they all pledged fifty each. Five people amounted to two hundred fifty.

The remaining five workshops followed suit, matching Workshop One’s amounts.

"This is still far from enough. We should support the initiatives from above, especially since this is beneficial for the nation and the people.

As the factory director, I shouldn’t fall behind either. I will donate my entire year’s salary of nine hundred ninety yuan.

Secretary Jiang, you should also make a pledge."

"I’m still new and haven’t received a salary yet, but I have just one hundred yuan in my hands, and I’ll donate it all."

"Alright, go back and promote this among the workers. If anyone is willing, the team leaders should register and send the money along with the records to the finance department. The meeting is adjourned."

Back in the office, "Secretary Jiang, call the union and ask Lu Changchun to come over. The rest is up to him; we’ve already set the precedence."

"Yes, Director Wei."

Lu Changchun stayed in Wei Kaiyun’s office for about half an hour. Jiang Xinyu noticed that he seemed a bit excited as he left.

She was puzzled about what good news he might have received.

Before work ended, Wei Kaiyun informed Jiang Xinyu that he wouldn’t be joining her for dinner tonight.

In the evening by herself, Jiang Xinyu felt particularly at ease. She took a bath with rose essential oil, even adding more hot water.

After coming out, she felt much more relaxed. For dinner, she had instant noodles and eggs, something she longed for but rarely had the chance to eat, what a sinful pleasure.

The next morning, just after finishing her cleaning, the directors of the six workshops arrived.

They brought with them the money collected from their workshop workers, totaling two thousand one hundred yuan from the six workshops. She added her own hundred, and Qian Jun also contributed a hundred. Wei Kaiyun donated nine hundred sixty yuan.

Jiang Xinyu counted it again, took the records and the money, and sent them to the finance department.

She felt uneasy holding so much money.

"Secretary Jiang, you’re back just in time. The union called, asking for your help."

"They want my help? What can I do? Secretary Qian, did they say what for?"

"They asked you to come help with the registrations."

Jiang Xinyu thought to herself, how does this concern me? The union has so many capable people; what can I do?

"Is Director Wei in the office? Should I inform him?"

"Director Wei is aware of this."

"Alright, then I’ll head over to the union."

When she got there, Jiang Xinyu sensed the enthusiasm and energy of everyone.

As soon as Lu Changchun saw Jiang Xinyu, he waved, "Secretary Jiang, you’re in charge of the registrations now."

"Alright."

Currently, those registering were not front-line workers but from the security department, logistics, sales, infirmary, and maintenance.

After two hours, Jiang Xinyu calculated there was over thirty thousand yuan.

Indeed, many hands make light work. Another team was registering alongside them, and it seemed the target was likely met.

"Secretary Jiang, thank you so much."

"President, there’s no need for formalities, I’m just doing my job. If there’s nothing else, I’ll head back first."

"Go ahead, it’s almost lunchtime."

Jiang Xinyu didn’t go for lunch but instead reported the morning’s situation to Wei Kaiyun.

"Hmm, the workshops and exemplary workers won’t be missing any. This means in three days, we can go to the bank."

Three busy days passed, and the finance department delivered a deposit slip for one hundred fifty thousand yuan, which was handed to Wei Kaiyun.

In the afternoon, the two of them went to the county and directly handed this deposit slip to the finance department and received a receipt.

"Director Wei, your textile factory was the most active."

"Director Wu, our textile factory workers actively support the initiatives from above, all of this was collected by the workers."

"Director Wei knows how to manage things; none of the other factory directors have made moves yet."

"These are not small amounts; they will all respond positively."

After a few pleasantries, Wei Kaiyun went to the county head’s office.

This time, he didn’t have Jiang Xinyu accompany him, so she waited outside.

Being a secretary has its downsides, knowing too many of the leader’s secrets.

While she was reading the newspaper, someone passed by and bumped into the paper in her hands.

Jiang Xinyu looked up; the person stopped too. As their eyes met, Jiang Xinyu’s heart skipped a beat—this person was genuinely beautiful, the kind of beauty that was androgynous.

"Secretary Jiang?"

"Secretary Lv?"

They exchanged smiles, and Lv Beiguang extended his hand for a handshake.

"Nice to meet you for the first time, Secretary Jiang."

Jiang Xinyu felt a bit excited inside. "Yes, in the future, I’ll rely on Secretary Lv for guidance."

"Of course, if anything comes up, find me at the distillery."

"In the future, don’t hesitate, Secretary Lv."

"No problem. I have some matters to attend to; we’ll chat when there’s another opportunity."

Jiang Xinyu watched the handsome man leave, dazed for a moment, when suddenly there was a cough, "Eyes on your face."

"Director Wei, are you done?"

"Hmm, let’s go, let’s head back."

Jiang Xinyu sensed he was a bit unhappy. Did he not receive good news?

Thus, she cautiously followed behind him.

Back in the office, Jiang Xinyu organized the week’s meeting notes for archiving.

Tomorrow is Saturday, a day off. Sunday is the second day of February, the "Dragon Raises Its Head" day, time to eat dumplings. She thought about having lamb and radish filling?

As soon as the closing bell rang, she immediately tidied up her desk, locked the drawer, and headed out quickly with her bag.

But seeing Kong Mengjie outside somewhat dampened her good mood.

"Xinyu, are you really not going back tomorrow?"

"Yes, I already mentioned it."

"I wanted to travel with you."

"No, you go back yourself. Be careful on the road, I have things to do, so I’ll be off first."

"Xinyu, aren’t you going to burn paper for your parents?"

"I’m waiting until Qingming to go back. Then I’ll save up a few days off and stay at home longer."

After Jiang Xinyu finished speaking, she didn’t respond to Kong Mengjie’s invitation. Why was she always urging her to go back?

She still wanted to avoid her; she genuinely didn’t want to interact with her.

According to the book’s trajectory, she was about to take her first step on her path to success.

Just unsure if, with a record in this life, she still had the chance to become a team leader?

Anyway, if she is a future strong woman, it’s wise to stay far away with her own limited capability.

In a good mood, she felt like she got home earlier than usual.

It’s already zero degrees during the day, almost time for the thaw.