Chapter 377 The Workers' Praise and Lao Wu
The end of each year.

Whether it is the country or the provinces, cities or regions, an annual honor selection campaign will be carried out.

For example, Wang Mengde receives more than a dozen honors such as model worker, advanced individual, model worker, etc. from the country, city, and district every year.

Even individual units or factories will organize selections.

In previous years, most people who received these honors received a medal, certificate, and material rewards, and at most an internal commendation meeting.

Of course, these material rewards are not very expensive, and are basically daily necessities such as enamel pots, towels, washbasins, notebooks or pens.

In Wang Mengde's house, two large boxes are filled with these things.

He Shengnan cherishes these items very much. She only takes out the enamel pot for him to use during the Chinese New Year, and then carefully puts it away after a few days of use.

As for other items that cannot be stored for a long time, I am reluctant to use them. The towels I got first are almost spoiled.

This year, the rewards for those who receive the honor are slightly different from previous years.

A few days ago, the situation changed.

Just when everyone was conducting the selection and commendation process in the same manner as in previous years, a piece of information was published in the Beijing Daily newspaper.

The Chinese Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, together with the trade union, would go to the homes of comrades who had received honors, beat drums and gongs to announce the good news, and would also give them a big red flower.

Once this news was published, it caused an "earthquake".

All units and factories in Beijing followed suit and learned from them.

Then, gradually, this trend quickly spread to the surrounding areas.

Coupled with publicity in some domestic newspapers and radio stations, it attracted attention and imitation across the country.

During this period, Nanluoguxiang was no exception. From time to time, units or factories would come to someone's home beating drums and gongs to announce good news.

However, there has been no such bustle in Courtyard 95 these days.

In fact, there are many people in the courtyard who have been awarded model workers, advanced individuals, and pacesetters.

Not to mention Wang Mengde, he receives at least a dozen honors every year, but when he proposed the suggestion of announcing the good news, he had already said in advance that leaders should not adopt this form.

Therefore, even though a lot of prizes were stored in the boxes at home, no one from the unit came to report the good news.

Besides him, there is also Yi Zhonghai.

As an eighth-level fitter in the steel rolling mill, although he has not had many production tasks in the past two years, there are still some important parts and equipment that need him to produce.

Ordinary workers cannot grasp these parts, so he was also awarded the honor of advanced worker.

However, when he received this honor, Wang Mengde had just proposed the suggestion of going to employees' homes to announce the good news, and it had not yet spread to other units.

So, he missed it perfectly this year.

As for other neighbors, their work in the unit or factory is not particularly outstanding, so they have no chance to win honors.

Originally, everyone in the hospital felt very sorry for the situation and could only watch other hospitals around them having such a happy event.

Unexpectedly, someone from Qinghe Woolen Factory came to report the good news today.

"Comrade, may I ask if He Shengnan is at home? She is working in our factory. Due to her outstanding work, the factory has decided to award her the honor of an advanced individual after research.

Please call her out. We need to commend her, give her a big red flower, and have her walk around the alley twice."

The leader of the Qinghe Woolen Factory said to Liu Haizhong with a smile.

The senior leaders of Qinghe Woolen Factory knew several years ago that He Shengnan was Wang Mengde's daughter-in-law.

Although there has been no obvious special care over the years, there has been some in secret.

For example, in terms of promotion, she was only about 30 years old, but she was already a fourth-level worker in the Qinghe Woolen Factory, and had become a backbone of the factory.

Especially as Wang Mengde's status becomes higher and higher and he achieves more and more achievements, according to rumors, his promotion to level 5 worker next year has been confirmed.

Of course, Comrade He Shengnan's hard work, enthusiasm and good research in the factory are also very important reasons.

In this year's factory selection, she naturally won the honor of advanced individual.

Upon hearing the news, the leader immediately took action and volunteered to come and report the good news to Comrade He Shengnan.

Firstly, it would be a chance to establish a good relationship, and secondly, if I could meet Comrade Wang Mengde and become friends with him, it would be an unexpected surprise.

"She is at home, please wait."

When Liu Haizhong heard that it was Qinghe Woolen Factory that came to tell He Shengnan the good news, he immediately felt that the opportunity had come.

He did not give orders to the young people in the courtyard as usual, but put aside his pride, turned around and ran directly to the middle courtyard, ready to tell the Wang family the good news in person.

Middle Court.

Wang Mengde was reading a book, so he naturally heard the noise outside, but he did not go out to join in the fun.

A few days ago, he personally participated and brought people from his unit and the trade union to announce the good news to several comrades who had received honors.

He also personally put big red flowers on several people.

He Shengnan did not go out either. She sat at the sewing machine, making spring clothes for the children.

Thanks to adequate nutrition, the four children in the family would grow taller in just two or three months, not to mention a year.

In half a year, many clothes can no longer be worn.

If it is a boy, such as the youngest in the family, he can pick up the leftover clothes of his two older brothers to wear.

But Yaya is a girl, and her family didn’t have any girls’ clothes before, so at least several sets of clothes had to be made for her every year.

Fortunately, there was more cloth at home than I could use up, so it just took a little more time.

At this time.

Liu Haizhong walked in excitedly from outside. When he saw Wang Mengde, he hurriedly said loudly:
"Meng De, great news! Your Shengnan has won the honor of Advanced Individual in the unit. Many comrades outside are here to share the good news. They want Shengnan to go out for a while."

To be honest, he was very envious.

At the steel rolling mill, he was under pressure from several eighth-level workers, and he had also offended many factory leaders before.

Therefore, it is almost impossible for him to become an advanced individual or a model worker.

Unless he can regain the appreciation of Director Li Huaide, or make a particularly significant contribution.

"Really? That's great."

Wang Mengde was stunned for a moment, then overjoyed, and then shouted into the bedroom: "Shengnan, come out quickly, your colleagues are waiting outside."

In the bedroom, He Shengnan, who was operating a sewing machine and pulling the cloth rhythmically with both hands, stopped her work immediately after hearing this and walked out with an incredible look on her face.

"Hurry up, those people are still waiting outside."

Liu Haizhong said happily.

When they got outside the yard and saw He Shengnan coming out, the people from the Qinghe Woolen Factory began to beat drums and gongs vigorously.

The leader, smiling, handed her a piece of paper that looked like a certificate and a notebook.

A big lady walked out from the crowd, holding a big red flower in her hand and put it on her chest.

After a while of excitement, a group of people surrounded He Shengnan and started walking in circles in the Nanluoguxiang alley.

The neighbors who heard the noise stood on both sides and watched the excitement regardless of the severe cold.

It was nearly two hours before the people from the Qinghe Woolen Factory returned.

Wang Mengde's home. The whole family happily gathered together, admiring the certificate and prize.

In fact, Wang Mengde has won countless awards over the years, but this is the first honor that He Shengnan has received, so she cherishes it especially.

"Shengnan, that's great, there aren't many women in our alley who have been awarded the honor of Advanced Individual.

I work hard at the company, and when I get home I have to take care of my family, so I eat more meat."

Ran Xiaomei said with a smile.

As he spoke, he scooped several pieces of beef brisket with a spoon and put them into his daughter-in-law's bowl.

Her expression now was even happier than when she saw the reward her son received.

She was very satisfied with her eldest daughter-in-law. The two had been living together for more than ten years and not only had they never had any quarrels, but their relationship was even as good as that of a mother and daughter.

"Mom, this is only my first one. Mengde has more than a dozen every year!"

He Shengnan said somewhat embarrassedly.

Of course, she was also very excited.

The country has been liberated for more than ten years. In order to improve the status of women, various units and factories have recruited a large number of women.

But because the unit time is so short, many people's skills or craftsmanship are not so proficient.

Therefore, in recent years, there are relatively fewer women who have received honors such as advanced individual and model worker.

Only relatively outstanding women can stand out.

This situation will gradually improve in a few years, and the ratio of men to women will be much smaller.

“Shengnan, you don’t have to compare yourself with Meng De, his situation is too special.

Apart from him, I have never seen or heard of anyone else who has received so many honors.

Lao Yi in our hospital is an eighth-level fitter in the steel rolling mill. It takes at most two or three years to get one.

Even your dad, who worked in the hospital for so many years, only got it once.

You are so young, but you have been recognized by your company and leaders. This is really amazing."

Ran Xiaomei made no secret of her love for her daughter-in-law and praised her with a smile.

Wang Hao next to him also echoed a few words.

Even a few children, although they didn't quite understand what was going on, joined in the fun.

night.

The wind stopped and the rain stopped in the bedroom.

He Shengnan felt that she had no strength left in her body. After a long while, she managed to raise her head, hugged Wang Mengde's arm, and whispered:

"Meng De, you are now one of our own in the eyes of the majority of our fellow workers.

In our woolen factory, many people are talking about how you have secured a lot of benefits for everyone in the past six months.

Especially these days, everyone was surprised to hear the good news about those who have been recognized as advanced individuals or model workers.

Everyone has become the envy of everyone, and everyone said that they must work hard next year to get such treatment. "

Before, Wang Mengde was often featured in newspapers, and various units had carried out activities to learn from Comrade Wang Mengde more than once.

So many people have heard of his name and deeds.

But at that time, everyone only knew that he was an excellent medical practitioner and had made many contributions to the country.

But this time is different, whether it is caring for retired employees, triggering a trend of distributing welfare benefits, or announcing the good news to comrades who have recently received honors.

It benefits most people, so his name becomes one of the most frequently mentioned names in all units or factories.

"I also want to give employees more benefits and respect."

Wang Mengde explained with a smile.

It was because he happened to be in charge of logistics, and the Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine had a large amount of supplies and money donated by foreign patients, that he thought of giving everyone some benefits.

Unexpectedly, such common practices in later generations were publicized by newspapers and had a huge impact.

Then it was imitated by many units and factories.

"Hehe, now everyone gives you a thumbs up when they mention you, especially your co-workers, who praise you in various ways. Some of the things they say are things I have never even heard of."

He Shengnan said with a smile.

In the Qinghe Woolen Factory, apart from the leaders, only a few people like He Yushui knew that she was Wang Mengde's daughter-in-law.

Therefore, many people praised her in front of her and even pulled her in to discuss.

"Haha, it's just a rumor."

Wang Mengde put his arm around her shoulders and waved his hand with amusement.

The two chatted for a while, and gradually, He Shengnan regained some strength. She bit her lip lightly and whispered in his ear:
"Meng De, do we want to have another child?"

In recent years, Wang Mengde has not had any more children for fear of accidents.

"There are already four at home, do you want more?"

"Well, four is not too many. In our alley, it is normal for a family to have three or four children. Even if there are five or six, it is not a small number.

There are even a few families who have eight or nine children. We don’t want eight or nine, five or six will be enough.”

He Shengnan leaned against her husband and spoke softly.

When she went back to her parents' home some time ago, Zhou Xiaoyan specifically asked her about this and advised her to seize the time and have two more children while she was still young.

If her in-laws can't bring the child over, she can come and help.

As for my own grandchildren, I will ask my daughter-in-law's family to come and help take care of them.

"I think four is enough, and if you give birth again, it won't be good for your health."

Wang Mengde put his arm around her shoulders and persuaded her in a low voice.

It was during this era that the traditional idea of ​​having many children and grandchildren had a great influence, as well as the call for "strength in numbers".

Regardless of whether one is poor or has a well-off family, people are willing to have more children.

However, he knew what would happen in the next few years, so he didn't dare let his wife have another child easily, for fear that something unexpected might happen during pregnancy or childbirth, which would cause trouble.

After all, some people's behavior is simply too crazy.

"Meng De, I'm only thirty years old now. Besides, it's been several years since I gave birth to my child, and my body has recovered very well.

Besides, our family is well-off and we can afford to raise three or five more children, not to mention the supplies you bring back every now and then. With my salary alone, we can easily raise three or five more children."

He Shengnan didn't know what he was thinking. Like most people at that time, she believed in having more children.

"So we want a fifth one?"

"Well, I want a fifth one."

Soon, a storm began to break out in the house again.

(End of this chapter)