"Yes, people are the most incalculable things, which is also the significance of our practice." Winston agreed.
After some exchanges, a few people dispersed and fell asleep in the restrooms that were converted into pieces in the warehouse.
Winston was full of expectations for tomorrow's delivery and couldn't sleep due to tossing and turning. Verak in the other room slept soundly. On the one hand, he had a certain degree of confidence, and on the other hand, he had experienced many similar things.
, learned to look forward calmly.
In the early morning, suddenly a comrade from the sub-station knocked on Verak's door.
Verak, who had been sleeping lightly, woke up, put on some clothes and opened the door: "What's wrong?"
"Comrade Verak, President Boyne called and wanted to talk to you." The comrade explained the situation and came to the office with Verak, who had put on his clothes.
"President?" Verak answered the phone and rubbed his eyes, which were still a little confused.
"I've just finished my work. Ahem, since it's too late, I won't bother Comrade Keating, Comrade Winston and the others. I want to know about the progress of the factory." Considering that it was too late, Boyin just asked.
Comrades from the sub-station contacted Verak.
"Okay." Verak immediately summarized what happened during this period, "In the past six days since we took over the Nak Weaving Factory, we have completed the system reform and completed all the new facilities mentioned in the new system.
The establishment of new regulations. Production will be officially started tomorrow. Tonight, Comrade Andre organized everyone to have a meal together, mobilized the comrades workers, and signed a legally binding labor contract with them one-on-one...
"
After listening to Verak's detailed account of the events of the past six days, Boyin asked again: "Are you confident about tomorrow?"
"I personally am more confident, and Teacher Keating is also very optimistic about us, but Comrade Winston is a little nervous. After all, this is related to his research in the past few years. Once it fails, it means that his efforts in the past few years may be lost."
In vain.”
"Yeah, ahem, you can't say that." Boyin said, "This is to try and learn one at a time, and achieve the best. If we fail, ahem, if we fail, we will correct it. We have been fighting for so long, of course we all want to
Realize your ideals as early as possible, but the last thing you can do is rush for quick success."
Verak frowned: "Your cough hasn't gone away yet?"
"It's much better. My chest hurt when I coughed. I took some medicine these days and it's just a dry cough." Boyin's voice didn't take it seriously. "Ahem, do you understand? Tell Comrade Winston, there's no need to worry.
, even if it takes ten or twenty years to clear the road, we will continue to move forward steadily."
"Understood. In fact, everyone understands this truth. Comrade Winston has also maintained a very low estimate of tomorrow's production volume. Everyone understands that this is a protracted war, and what is on paper will not completely match reality.
Given the circumstances, we are prepared to take detours."
"That's good." Boyin breathed a long sigh of relief, "You have never let me down, or let me say you have never let down the people."
Verak laughed: "Aren't you the same? You take care of all the big and small things in the meeting in an orderly manner."
"I haven't done anything. It's been almost a year. Ahem, either sitting in the office or being under house arrest in a government building. The only large-scale trip I took was to go to Dunman, Pruman, etc. with you.
"Ahem, and then it's not done yet..." Boyin still feels deeply guilty about the annihilation of the Dunman branch.
In the past, Verak, who was most likely to be disturbed by these things, came out with Keating's careful help. He comforted: "We are all responsible for that matter, but it happened after all, and it is over. You are the president,
You have made an irreplaceable contribution to the Equality Society. Without you, everyone would have been in chaos."
"Haha..." Boyin smiled happily, "You have grown up again, Verak."
"How to say?"
"In the past, you would have been silent when I mentioned these things, ahem, but now you have learned to comfort me and enlighten me." Boyin felt a lot better, "I feel more at ease in the future, ahem, I will arrange it for you."
Let’s promote the concept of equality in more places.”
"I don't have much ability, and I'm not as good as you in many places, but no matter what order or task you give me, I will do my best to do it well," Verak said.
"Um."
Verak became more energetic: "By the way, during this time, Teacher Keating talked to a few of us about the situation in Bash. I heard that Bash's ambassador went to see Francois? What's new now?
situation?"
"Comrade Keating has also been paying attention to this matter. Yes, ahem, Bash's ambassador went to see Francois a week ago and went again tonight. As for the content of the discussion, I don't know."
François and Bash were absolutely cautious in their secret conversations. Even if Equality infiltrated the government, it would not be possible to steal important information immediately.
"We met again today? Why do I feel that Francois has the intention to cooperate with Bash?" Verak thought that meeting once was normal, and meeting again within a week must be a sign of something.
"It can't be concluded that way. Bash, ahem, if Bash wants to reverse the situation now, he can only start with Bressy, so it is normal to see Francois frequently. And, ahem, even if Francois can't
When cooperating with Bash, Bash will insist on contacting him, because this will inevitably arouse suspicion on the part of Willan, and Willan doubts that Bresi has some benefits for Bash." Boyin felt that he was still unable to get away from Bash.
What well-founded judgments should be made about the ambassador’s behavior?
"Too……"
"Now all countries are paying close attention to the situation in the east. Ahem, except for Ambassador Bash, the ambassadors and ministers of Castella, Dunman, and Pruman have all met with Francois."
Because the analysis said, "The conflict between Willan and Bash is irreconcilable.
, the attitude of Bressi, who is bound to be involved now, is particularly important. All, ahem, all the forces that want to take advantage of the chaos and seek benefits need to first determine Bresci's side, and then they can make the best decision at that time.
It’s helpful for your own coping.”
Verak is very worried about this war: "Teacher Keating said that on the surface this war is just a conflict between Welland and Bash, but it is very likely to involve many countries and evolve from a local war to a world-wide war."
's war."
"This possibility is indeed not ruled out." Boyne agreed with Keating's prediction. "According to historical laws, ahem, the rapid rise of an emerging country will inevitably affect the status of an established power and will inevitably be obstructed by the established powers.
Then a war broke out and the cards were reshuffled
, forming a new world pattern. I cough, cough, cough, it’s hard for me to say whether this is good or bad. Large-scale war will plunge countless people into the flames of war and destroy their families. It will also make countries have no time to take care of themselves, leaving us with the ability to expand development.
An opportunity for world influence.”
"I still remember the post-war scenes when we took the train from Dunman to Pruman." The suffering caused by the war could not be dispelled in Verak's mind, "I still don't want a war to break out.
of."
"But that is not something we can control. We can only try our best to participate in Bressey's battle. Bressey's defeat will further weaken the government's influence and expand people's livelihood problems. A Bressey victory will clear up domestic chaos.
There are unstable factors, so as long as the war breaks out, we have to control Lezein while letting Francois lose. Ahem..."
"Teacher Keating said the same thing. He even raised the possibility of cooperating with Brexi's hostile forces if necessary." Before Verak thought that far, Keating and Boyne coincided with each other.
Boyin said "Yeah": "If necessary."
"I hope that our factories and schools can get back on track smoothly before the war breaks out. This will be of great help to our further development." Verak knew that Boyin was right, and he had no way to affect so many major events.
The only thing we can do now is to do our best to help the factories and schools that are secretly developing in Kip City to get started smoothly.
"Don't be so worried. We will take whatever comes our way. Since we happen to be caught up in a major change that has not happened in a century, we will try our best to seize the opportunity." Boyin drank some water and his coughing became much less severe.
"right."
"It's getting late. You should go to bed early. I'll find time to call you tomorrow night to check on the production situation." Having said all that needed to be said, Boyin did not delay Verak's rest.
Verak glanced at the clock in the office. The clock showed that it was one forty-five in the morning: "I hope I can bring you good news by then."
"Definitely."
"Remember to take more medicine. If it doesn't work, go to the hospital. Don't work so late every day and hold on to whatever problems you have. We will be even more busy in a month or two. You have to have a good rest now and prepare your body.
"Yeah..." Verak finally became very nagging.
Boyin couldn't help but chuckle.
"Don't laugh all the time. I'm reminding you very seriously. If you continue like this, you will definitely have physical problems." Seeing that Boyin was not taking it seriously, Verak's voice became more serious.
"With so much work, someone has to do it." Boyin knew that Verak was serious, so he didn't laugh anymore, but was full of relief, "Now it depends on Comrade Keating's school, it will train a lot of talents.
, we can be more relaxed."
There is no way around it.
Verak couldn't do Boyne's work either.
"Anyway, it's time to rest, you are our backbone." Verak said.
"Don't worry, go and have a rest."
"Um."
"Good night."
"Good night."
Gu Mu
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May 17
Winston went to bed the latest and got up the earliest, and worked neatly and neatly, which made Verak embarrassed for any delay. The two had a simple breakfast in the warehouse and went straight to the Nack Weaving Factory.
The public notice board at the entrance of Nake Weaving Factory has been up for a while, and the news that it is temporarily not hiring has spread throughout the industrial area. Therefore, there are no longer workers from other places blocking the door. The two walked straight in and bumped into
Andre, Comrade Benedict, who had just come out of the canteen.
"How's it going?" Verak said, planning to go to the factory to see the situation.
"What are you doing? It's only seven o'clock and it's not working time yet." Andrei stopped Verak.
"Oh, right." Verak slapped his forehead, remembering the eight-hour work system currently implemented. Workers work from 8:30 to 11:30 in the morning and from 2 to 7 in the afternoon.
Verak's impatience made Winston relax a little: "He also said that I was so nervous that I couldn't walk straight. I didn't expect that I could even forget about working hours."
"I'm not in a hurry, I just haven't changed my habits yet." Verak smiled awkwardly.
The eight-hour workday is so new, they follow rules from decades ago, and the sudden change will take some time to adjust to.
"It's normal. Not just you, the workers also got up very early today and finished their meals in the canteen at half past six. They are eager to go to work in the factory right away. I hope that working a little longer and producing more things will help the weavers
The factory can continue to operate." Andre couldn't laugh or cry about this.
The factory owners in the past wanted to let the workers die on the production line, but the workers had to deal with it themselves, whether they should be lazy or not, you can increase the working hours and my output will not be affected.
Now they have improved the wages for the workers, but the workers can't help but want to work a little longer.
Everything is mutual.
The answer itself is simple.
"I asked them to go back to the dormitory to rest or go to the entertainment center to play for a while, but they didn't have any thoughts. They repeatedly applied to me to ask if they could go to work in the factory early." Andre looked towards the canteen and spoke of the workers with pride.
"We have suffered so much that we can't even enjoy a little blessing." Verak sighed.
"Anyway, stop them and don't allow them to work until the time is up." Winston smiled, "Let's go to the factory to check first."
"Okay." Andre led a group of people into the empty factory, inspected the machines, and learned about the work of the production line.
After inspecting the factory, the group went to the office and stayed for a while. Finally, they waited until 8:20, and it was almost working time. They arrived at the canteen and saw the workers who couldn't sit still.
"Good morning!" Verak greeted the workers.
"Good morning!"
"Good morning!"
The workers responded enthusiastically.
"Mr. Andre, it's almost half past eight, let's go!"
"Yeah, it's time to work!"
After saying hello, the workers asked to go to work.
Andre was very strict about this. He looked at the time on his pocket watch and said, "There are still eight minutes left! Don't be anxious, everyone! Have a good rest!"
"Enough rest! It's time to work!"
"It's only a few minutes! Just pretend it's half past eight!"
"Mr. Andre, your watch must be broken. It says it's already half past eight!"
"Hahahaha, yes, Mr. Andre, your watch is broken!"
"The watch is broken! The clock in the cafeteria is also broken!"
"Let's get to work!"
Andre remained unmoved, standing there quietly waiting for the arrival of half past eight.
Verak and Winston felt the enthusiasm and strength of the workers, and their original unconfidence in the experiment was swept away.
Eight twenty-eight.
Eight twenty-nine.
The workers made noise for a while and then stopped. Like Andre, they all paid attention to the time.
"ten."
"Nine."
"eight."
With the worker staring at the second hand of the clock, the countdown begins.
"seven!"
"six!"
"five!"
"Four!"
More and more people are participating.
"three!"
"two!!"
"one!!!"
"Time is up!"
Andre glanced at Verak and Winston beside him. This was the first time he was in a factory and he was so excited that he could not calm down his excitement: "It's half past eight! Start working!"