County Governor Xu!
- County Governor Xu! - Dongbao. - Why didn't you inform me beforehand that you're coming?
I just came in passing. I was afraid that I'll be troubling you.
What trouble? I'm so happy that you're here. Why are you still being courteous with me?
What if you came and didn't catch us here? Won't we be slighting you?
How about this? Come with me to the brigade office. I have a newly prepared tea there or drink some water.
Dongbao, catch your breath first before talking.
I came to your Xiaoleijia Brigade to visit your three major enterprises. I won't go to your brigade office to hear any reports anymore.
If you're willing, just take me around. You can say it while we're walking.
Okay. Then first... This way please.
Recently, we've opened a new brick kiln.
Every month, it's able to bake 13,000 to 14,000 bricks.
Instantly, our production capability increased.
Xiao Hui! Come!
Xiao Hui, this is County Governor Xu.
Tell him that you really were top in the county when you took your college entrance exam.
- You are the county committee governor? - It's me.
- Hello, I'm Song Yunhui. - Hello.
- I happen to have a question to ask you. - Okay.
Say it. What is your question?
It's about the sales problems in the brick factory and prefabricated panels factory of Xiaoleijia.
You surely have heard of it that some time ago,
our brigade's enterprises and that of the county's had some competition.
Xiaoleijia was forced to use extreme measures to be able to survive that ordeal.
But actually, both parties suffered some economic losses
in the process.
The advantage we're currently enjoying is just temporary.
Looking at the long term situation, as the brigade's enterprises expand,
a competition like that will appear again in the future.
- I just talked with your brother-in-law about that matter a while ago. - Right.
But the construction industries of Xiaoleijia is still expanding.
Currently, there is intense collisions between the economies of the materials that are within the state's plan and those outside of it.
Based on past experience, if we don't quickly find a new way out,
this will only suppress the development of agricultural communities.
- Right. - Xiao Hui, let's not talk about this anymore.
County Governor Xu and I have discussed it earlier.
Quickly go home and eat. Don't make your sister anxious.
- I still haven't finished talking. - Your sister is still waiting for you. Don't make him worry. Go.
Go. Your sister is cares a lot about you. Quickly go.
- Let's go and eat too. - Why didn't you let him finish?
I can see that he still has a lot to say.
County Governor Xu,
I just finished bragging to you, while my brother-in-law
is complaining about our hardships.
Isn't that playing good cop, bad cop right in front of you?
I'm not that kind of person.
Your peasant thinking is too complicated.
Go and call him. You must let him finish.
- Yes. - Go.
Xiao Hui!
Come over here!
- Little Song. - Yes. - You've mentioned the problems earlier.
Do you have any proposed solution?
County Governor Xu, Xiaoleijia now established their own rabbit fur purchasing station.
This helps them stably expand the rabbit fur industry,
and reaching cities like Shanghai.
I'm thinking if we can borrow the same experience
into the other production industries.
Let them able to stand up and walk out.
That is my opinion.
Little Song, your vision is very broad and you have very flexible ideas.
But local economic progress has its unique rhythm and tricks.
Once you've truly become a member of the workforce,
you will slowly understand it.
The central authority document this January 1st
stated the decision of hastening the progress of agricultural industry.
Several problems like increasing the prices of purchasing agricultural products, strengthening agricultural responsibility systems,
developing several businesses, etc. They plan to come up with series of policies.
The aim is to stimulate the production initiative of billions of peasants.
Push for the awakening of agricultural village economy.
The document this time clearly mentioned several responsibility systems
being used in different agricultural villages. This includes
quota renumeration, contract system of responsibility linked to production,
fixing of farm output quotas on household basis, fixing of work output quotas on household basis.
All these belong to production responsibility system under pro-social democracy collective economy.
Do you know what this means for your Xiaoleijia Brigade?
You not only didn't go down the wrong path, it was the right one all along!
The county committee has decided to make your Xiaoleijia
be named the model economy.
This is like putting on wings to your brigade.
From now on, as to how high and far you can fly,
will depend on how firm these wings are.
County Governor Xu, I won't say anything anymore.
I toast you.
I also want to toast you, and all the members of your village.
I thank you in everyone's behalf.
County Governor Xu, I don't know how to say those fawning words.
I only know one thing.
Without your support, our brigade won't be how it is today.
Don't say it that way.
Since the third plenary session of the 11th central committee of the party,
the country kept pushing for reforms and development.
But I never thought that the old and new forces
would create a huge collision locally.
The stubborn parties are firm with their stand, unwilling to mend their ways.
There is strong resistance from the people under me.
Anything that I suggested
isn't being supported, hence, hard to push through.
Xiaoleijia has also endured grievances in silence for so long.
Lei Dongbao.
Honestly tell me, have you been afraid?
If I was afraid, I wouldn't have went against them head on.
If I was afraid, I wouldn't have led the several hundreds population of Xiaoleijia
to risk their lives in enduring until the end.
Two months and 21 days.
Not one people in Xiaoleijia got salaried.
Why?
That is because they believed that I can lead them past this ordeal.
Good.
Usually, I don't have anyone to tell these words to.
Never thought that today, in this place,
I would get along so well with a crude man like you.
Through this alcohol, I was able to say them all in one go.
All members of Xiaoleijia Brigade, listen well!
It's the end of the year. Let me say two things.
First, Xiaoleijia has been described as being advanced.
We've become the forerunner of reforms.
This is an honor given to us by the county government.
Second, Xiaoleijia now has money.
Per capita income is beyond ¥1,000.
I plan to look for an opera troupe
to sing for us for 3 days and 3 nights!
Light the fireworks!
10...
What 10? It's 20 already.
12.
Just behave and sit here. Don't move.
Song, since you've decided not to do postgraduate studies,
be honest with me.
- What really are your plans? Do you know have any direction? - Right.
I heard from Professor Lu that Jinzhou Chemical Industry will be coming to our school this year to hire people.
I plan to give it a try.
You're something, Xiao Hui.
You really have plans.
Let me tell you that Jinzhou Chemical Industry
is one of the top enterprise of our course.
The employee treatment there is so good that no one wants to come out after getting in.
Wait a minute. But I seemed to have heard that
Third is also applying to this Jinzhou Chemical Industry.
And, I also heard that Jinzhou Chemical Industry
will only hire one person from our school.
The competition might be very intense.
No problem. Song
is the top student in our course for four years.
Who cares about the competition?
The reason I want to go to Jinzhou Chemical Industry is not really because of its employee treatment and corporate profitability.
I heard from Professor Lu that their company
will be importing the most advanced chemical production line right now worldwide.
I want to enrich my experience.
[Yongjin Metal Handicraft Plant]
Hey! Hey!
Song, how did your application go?
Quickly! Quickly!
How did it go?
Don't know.
What do you mean?
What did that head of Jinzhou say?
He didn't say anything.
Hear his words and observe his actions.
Didn't you see his expression?
In their eyes,
where there any excitement and anticipation?
They were all very calm. I couldn't see anything.
How could they be calm?
Right.
Do your best.
- Third, do your best! - Do your best.
Professor Lu. Professor Lu, hello.
- Teacher, hello. - You've met with the head of Jinzhou Chemical Industry already?
I did.
I've let Mr. Liu of Jinzhou see your graduating thesis.
He liked it a lot.
He repeatedly said many times that the future generation is to be feared.
Thank you teacher for recommending me.
Jinzhou and Old Liu have gotten themselves a talent so easily.
Professor Lu, hello. Take care.
Oh, my...
Good news! This is good news!
Why are you not excited at all, Little Song?
You...should be celebrating right now.
- Get excited! - Right.
- In my heart, I'm actually very excited. - Right.
Being able to maintain calmness is actually not very easy.
As the saying goes,
"The Conqueror killed himself in Wujiang.
Zhou Yu, who is full of aspirations, didn't live long.
From time immemorial, it is the brave and fierce generals that's in the battlefront.
All because they tried to make a good showing,
- they all died." - Right! - Am I right? All are dead.
Be more open minded.
Jinzhou don't want you. Right?
But other places want you.
Indeed. Indeed. That's exactly how it is.
- My stuff... - Second Uncle,
you left your treasure.
This is a war trophy of my father during the war in Korea. I mustn't lose it.
I told you not to drink too much.
Isn't it because I'm happy? I'm happy!
Little Song.
Come out with me for a while.
I have something I want to discuss with you in private.
[Rise]
What do you want to talk with me about?
The result of the interview has come out.
The official result of Jinzhou Factory?
Right.
They...chose me.
Then, congratulate.
You are very outstanding, Song Yunhui. No matter to which factory you go from now on,
your future will be a bright one.
The chemical factory in our town center is actually trying to hire me.
It's me who kept dragging it and didn't give a reply.
Now, really good. I'll just accept the job.
That place is good too.
It's nearer my house after all.
I can take care of my parents.
Okay already. Let's walk each other up to here.
In sending off a friend, you two will eventually part.
Come.
Take good care of yourself.
Study well.
Improve yourself daily.
- Brother Sibao, you're back! - Yes.
Brother Sibao, you're looking more and more like a cadre.
- Secretary Dongbao, we're going. - Thank you. Thank you. - Goodbye.
- You're all welcome to visit again to interview our Secretary Dongbao. - Four-eyed accountant,
help me send them off.
- Let's go then. This way. - Goodbye.
Let's go.
You should eat these local delicacies fresh.
I'll get you some again next time. Okay?
You're being too courteous.
He's not here.
If you need anything, I... He's back! He's back! Wait a minute.
Dongbao! Dongbao!
- Phone call from Little Song. - Which Little Song? What phone call?
Let me tell you, Shigen, reject any interviews, reporting, or touring requests from now on!
You kept doing those useless things. Can we do something worthwhile?
No, Little Song, Song Yunhui, your brother-in-law.
You could have just said Xiao Hui.
I didn't immediately think of that.
- Xiao Hui. - Hello, older brother.
- How is the situation at home? - Good!
We've just finished building a two-bedroom house. I'm even planning to buy a colored TV.
Your sister don't need to go to the county seat to attend the TV university. She can do it at home.
Okay.
What about the sales situation of the rabbit furs?
Don't even mention that matter to me. My head aches when I hear it.
Sibao is useless. I can't totally trust Old Macaque.
I have too little people around me that I can use.
When you were here, I was spared from a lot of worries.
No, okay already. Stop talking about me.
How are you? When will school end so you can come home?
Maybe, from now on, I can frequently go home.
My graduation assignment has been determined.
I going to the chemical plant in the town center.
It's near my house. It's nearer your Xiaoleijia.
The town's chemical plant?
That plant isn't that huge.
Also, I heard that plant isn't doing well.
No, how can a university graduate like you go to such a small plant?
Is that man from your school who assigns the jobs blind?
Don't say it like that.
I believe that a gold will shine wherever it goes.
How about this? Come to my Xiaoleijia to shine.
Let me tell you that chemical plant is not a good choice. It will be shutting down soon.
It's not as popular as our Xiaoleijia.
Come to me and I'll pay you the highest salary.
I'll let you handle the brick factory, pre-fabricated panels factory, purchasing station, and the construction teams.
What will you do then?
I'll learn accounting from your sister. I'll be your assistant.
Thank you, older brother.
However, I still want to go into a professional type of job.
Or else, my several years of college will really be in vain.
Xiao Hui, did you call to talk with your sister?
Oh, nothing.
I just want to ask about our family's situation.
If there's any problem, don't keep it to yourself.
I'm your brother-in-law. Tell me.
You are back.
I'm gonna take off and register for my job at Jinzhou.
- Let me walk you out. - You don't have to do that.
I'd like to. It was also me that sent the other two off.
Really, you don't have to.
I feel sorry to let you do this.
Yu Shanqing, we studied together for 4 years. I've learned a lot from you.
I really appreciate that.
Don't say that.
I'm holding up here because I want to see you finish your paperwork and leave first.
It's not that I didn't want to leave intentionally.
I think the factory in our city is small.
I reckon that they don't have many books and research materials.
Hence, I'm trying my best to copy them and bring them with me.
Song Yunhui, I really feel lucky not getting assigned to the same factory as you.
Does that counts as a declaration of the victor?
Quite good.
You finally learned to joke.
- Let's go. You walk me out. - Let's go.
- Can you carry them? - I can.
Big Uncle and Second Uncle had more stuff when they left.
Really?
Song Yunhui!
Professor, you're looking for me?
I'm looking for you everywhere.
I thought you've processed your papers and went to report for work.
I'll go tomorrow.
Why? Is the school driving me out?
It's not the school who's driving you away. It's me.
Here. Take a look.
Jinzhou Chemical Industry changed their mind.
They added another slot.
This...what does this mean?
Silly child. What this mean is you've entered Jinzhou Chemical Industry.
Quickly and go report. Don't let others take the good positions.
Come in.
Reporting? From which school are you? What is your name?
Put your introductory letter and case envelope here.
I'm a graduate of Anyun University. My name is Song Yunhui.
You're Song Yunhui?
Yes. You know me?
I do. Who in the whole Jinzhou Factory doesn't know you?
Sit down and wait.
- Okay. - I'll call you later. Sit. Sit.
When did he arrive?
- Just now. - Just now? How is he?
- Quite good. - Really?
This is Song Yunhui.
- Song Yunhui, right? - Yes. - Come, come with me.
That, later, I'll take you to the security department first to process your gate pass.
And then, we'll go to the general affairs department to register and buy some food stubs.
You don't need to go to the finance department anymore. I'll submit the forms for you.
- Come, this way. - Sorry.
- Can you carry them? Let me help you. No problem. - I can. It's fine.
I've long heard from Secretary Shui that you're coming.
- Thank you. Thank you. - Come... We've been waiting for you.
College fresh graduates like you should be assigned in the biotechnology department.
Usually, all cadre or managerial staff must pass by the biotechnology department to train for some time.
You don't need to feel anxious. After some time, you'll get transfer to a more important position.
Thank you, superior. I'm not in a rush.
Say, you came late. There was someone from your school
who has reported early on. The dormitory slots have already been assigned.
It's fine, superior. I can stay wherever.
You mustn't call me superior. In front of Secretary Shui, I'm not any superior.
Just call me Old Wang. That new college graduate!
Come! Come!
This is Little Song, a newcomer. He's not familiar with the environment yet. Go take him to the dormitory.
Here, take this.
Okay, Department Chief Wang.
Don't worry. I've talked with Old Chen, the chief of the dormitory section. Your lodging has been arranged. Go now.
- Thanks. - Go.
Hello, Third Uncle.
Never thought that we'll reunite this fast.
Can you carry those? Aren't they very heavy? Let me help you.
It's fine. I'm able to carry them.
- No, really. - It's fine. It's fine.
This way. Honestly, being late for a few days, you are quite lucky.
What's wrong?
Look at me being covered with dust all over. Looking as some defeated soldier. Do you need to ask?
New college graduates that reported here
got assigned to work in the factory by the general affairs department upon coming here.
But it's not really some work training. It clearly is a form of torture and ravage.
I actually wanted to come here earlier.
I can be familiar with the factory equipment earlier which would be beneficial with my future work.
Also, in terms of calculation of tenure, you'll be earlier than me by a few days.
You are quite optimistic.
Based on the past few days, I don't think our future days would be good ones.
Those laborers and technicians are all full of angst.
As if us new batch of college graduates have stolen their treasure. If you ask them to do some work,
or inquire something from them, they would drag it on and not tell you. They are so imposing.
But when it comes to strenuous work with so little benefits, they would remember to send us college graduates.
Always competing with us.
They would even try to guess each of our background.
Deducing on how we got assigned here. Isn't that annoying?
Is that the dormitory area?
Right.
It's very near the factory. It would be quite convenient to go to work form now on.
The singles dormitory of our plant is a bit better than that of the university.
It's just that the air is not that good.
Dorm Manager Chen,
you asked our dorm to clean up, do you remember?
Our dorm was the most serious and active.
The window was so clean that a fly can't even stand on it.
You are Song Yunhui, right?
Yes.
I've arranged your room.
It's on the second floor.
My surname is Chen. I'm the chief of the dormitory section.
From now on, if you have any problem,
just look for me, okay?
Thank you, Section Chief Chen.
Section Chief Chen, the two of us are college classmates.
Just leave it to me in helping him familiarize with the plant's situation.
Little Yu, right? I'll leave Little Song to you then.
- No problem. - Take good care of your classmate.
No problem.
Section Chief Chen, I can take care of myself.
- Let him take care of you. - I'm bagging it. - He's bagging it.
Come... Come in. Come in.
Come. This room is for 2 people.
It counts as the best room in our factory's singles dormitory.
You sleep here.
Okay.
I'll give you the key. Take this.
Okay. Thank you, Section Chief Chen.
Little Song.
Someone is already sleeping in that bed.
You must get along with him.
I will.
That's good then. I'll get going now.
Thank you, Section Chief Chen.
Section Chief Chen, walk slowly. Take care.
Xiao Hui, what good luck did you get?
How come upon arriving here, these department cadres are all taking good care of you?
I arrived first and had to live in the four-people dorm on the first floor. You just arrived
but how come you get to have a better room?
Maybe the superior is just taking good care of lagging youth like me.
Stop hiding it from me.
It's no fun if you know it, but won't tell me. Don't forget, I'm your Third Uncle.
We've slept together for four years in college. Don't you still know what kind of person I am?
Am I that scheming?
No matter what, I'm really happy that you can come here.
Last time, when the two of us competed for the only slot to enter here,
honestly, I felt a bit guilty.
But now, really great. I feel completely relieved.
- Xiao Hui. - Yes?
If you really have any backer here in Jinzhou, don't hide it from me.
As your classmate, I have to share your limelight.
Once I figured out the reason behind this, you'll be the first one I tell. Okay?
It's a deal.
Put down my stuff.
Who are you?
Who is Song Yunhui?
I am. Who are you?
You, get out.
Why must I get out? Who really are you?
- If I tell you to go out, you go out. Who am I is none of your business! Get out! - You...
Open the door! So what if you have long hair? Are you a bandit?!
- If you are that capable, you— - If you continue to talk, I'll beat you up too! Get lost!
You're my dormmate, right?
Hello, my name is Song Yunhui.
Who told you to move into my room?
The dormitory section arranged it.
They told you to move in and you just move in?
Do you know what my position is in this plant?
Since the superior arranged us to live in the same room,
in their hearts, we probably are not that very different.
Don't think that because you are the man of Head Shui, I won't dare to touch you.
So what if you're a college graduate?
I've beaten up a lot of them.
It's no use even if you hit me.
Even if you hit me, I still am working here in Jinzhou. I still am living in this bedroom.
You will find it awkward every time you seem me then.
Little guy, you got guts.
Section Chief Chen, hurry up! Or else, it will be too late.
You didn't see that hooligan kicking open the door.
He even threatened to hit me and was cursing me.
Why are you panicking? Nothing will happen.
If there's really any problem, why did you look for me? You should have called people from the security department.
- When they arrive, it would be— - Old Chen! Old Chen!
Xiao Hui, are you alright?
Did this person touch you?
I'm fine.
Da Xun, if you're going to joke around with fresh graduates, try to have a limit.
Don't worry. I know what I'm doing.
Okay already. From now on, you two
are dormmates and factory colleagues.
Get along well, okay?
Don't worry. Go back to work.
You're quite good in ratting on others.
I'm remembering you, Yu Shanqing.
Xiao Hui, don't be afraid of him. If there's any problem, tell me anytime!
Song Yunhui, hurry up!
Yo, Da Xun, is this the new college graduate in your room?
- A cultured person! - Intellectuals are really different.
What is your relation with Secretary Shui?
Who? Secretary Shui?
Stop pretending.
Let me tell you that I have very sharp eyes.
No matter what, I really don't know any Secretary Shui.
- You really don't know him? - I really don't.
I'll believe you this time.
What are you doing tonight?
Accompany me to watch a movie.
"The Corner Forgotten by Love", I heard that it's very exciting.
There's a nude scene. Hey, it showed these.
I don't watch movie much.
What do you usually do then?
Read books and study.
Don't give me that crap. I hate geeks the most.
Let me tell you that today is your first day, so don't be a kill joy.
You must watch a movie with me.
Hurry up! Hurry up!
Why did you cut the line? Go to the back and fall in line!
You must be new here! You don't even know me?
I indeed am cutting your line.
All of you, hurry up.
Geek! Geek, I'm calling you!
Come here!
I'm calling you. Didn't you hear me?
Geek, I'm calling you. What are you doing?!
Go! Go!
Why must you cut in line? Can't we just stay in the back and fall in line?
How long are we going to be in line? How can we still watch a movie?
Until what time are you falling in line? Hurry! Hurry!
Wait for her to finish.
What wait? Hurry up.
- Brother Xun! - All of you are here?
Come. Come.
Sir, is there still any ticket for tonight?
It's sold out.
How come there's no more tickets?
- No tickets anymore, right? - I have some here.
I'll take you to watch.
Let's go.
Quickly get in. Go. Go.
Come. Come. Let us pass. Let us pass.
Thank you. Let us pass.
Let us pass. Let us pass.
Look for a seat! Hurry! This row, right?
- Let's go. Let's go. - No,
are we sitting in this row? Let me see the ticket first.
What see? Just quickly sit down.
Here.
Sit well. Listen to me.
Da Xun, when there's a situation later, you do the command. Everyone will listen to you.
Ready.
Duck!
What are you doing? Duck.
I'm going out now.
- Where are you going? - Going out.
Can you even go out? Sit down. Sit down.
How can you all be doing this? I've never done such a thing before.
I even treated you as a friend.
You even lied to me that you've bought tickets. What have I become now?
Rubbish!
I treated you as a buddy, hence, I had you come here.
We all just want to watch a movie, but those bastards in the plant won't add another viewing.
What about people like us who doesn't have a ticket. You all must stay united and persist until the end.
Okay. Okay.
Quickly duck.
Lie down.
Is this your seat? Please make way.
- Why are you being unreasonable? - This is our seat.
Please move, okay?
Move aside, okay? I'm talking to you.
Please yield. We're waiting here.
Don't move! Persist until the end!
Da Gang, relay the message that he must persist and not leave!
Persist until the end!
Everyone is waiting. Quickly go out.
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♫ Flowers quietly bloom in the spring ♫
♫ Looking forward to the big and ripe golden fruits of Autumn ♫
♫ Those seeds of hope that our predecessors sowed ♫
♫ will be reaped by their successors ♫
♫ The proud sun of summer burns like fire ♫
♫ Emerging layers of waves are still warm ♫
♫ Push open windows, let the breeze blow past, ♫
♫ as if spring has come to visit ♫
♫ The wind and snow of winter sweep past ♫
♫ Bringing songs of harvest during autumn ♫
♫ When did the rain fall? When did the wind stop blowing? ♫
♫ Telling stories of the past ♫
♫ The spring breeze continues to blow, still looking forward ♫
♫ to the flowing rivers of age; time fleetingly passes by ♫
♫ A journey of difficulties and loud songs ♫
♫ All belong to us ♫
♫ Smilingly watch as time passes by ♫