RNP Chapter 51 A Good Job Was Placed in Front of Me
Chapter 51 A Good Job Was Placed in Front of Me
Once he's recovered, he has to get back to work. During the few days Li Wei was recuperating, his wife kept saying she was fine, but she would make a fuss at night, blaming Li Wei for not trusting her, which made Li Wei feel very guilty, as if he had really done something wrong.
Once the body feels comfortable, one will naturally pick up their bag and run without hesitation.
Li Wei got up early again and arrived at the agency. He thought he was early, but there were already a few seasoned veterans there, sitting there drinking tea and chatting.
Jin Ping remembered him this time and greeted Li Wei warmly: "Master Li, you're here! When did you get off the bus? How was the job? How many days are you planning to work today?"
I got off the bus early. I was dumped on the first day, and when I got home that night, my wife and sister-in-law almost beat me to a pulp.
We can't say that out loud. Doesn't our dignified Brother Wei have any pride?
"Hehe, that's good. Let's get a job nearby! After all, I'm used to working here, and I can get on the bus anytime."
Jin Ping smiled and said, "That works too. There's a job nearby that pays for two days' wages for over twenty hours. It's about hauling iron sand at the docks."
The seasoned chatterbox suddenly perked up, offering his opinions on the job to show off his extensive knowledge: "This job is good, it's just a bit short."
"There's no profit in it, and the car owner is the one driving. I wouldn't do it no matter how comfortable it is."
"Suitable for beginners, no danger."
"Hey, see? Boss Jin's taking good care of you, huh? So what if he's a little taller and a little more handsome than me? Boss Jin, you can't break up someone's family!"
Jin Ping wasn't angry at all: "If you think it's good, then you can do it! Actually, I've taken a liking to you. Hurry up and go home, divorce your old hag, and come be the boss. Wouldn't it be better if I were the boss's wife?"
The person shrank back and fell silent.
"Brother, this job is to pick up cars at both ends, drive empty cars, and let the car owners sleep."
"Yes, once we loaded the goods, the truck owner wouldn't let us drive on the road. We couldn't handle that situation."
"Listen to me, don't say anything more. If you anger Boss Che, he won't hire you next time."
Li Wei was puzzled: "What can't I say more about?"
"It means letting people do what they like without commenting on their methods."
"Thank you for your guidance, senior. I certainly won't say another word."
Jin Ping quickly wrote the card: "Still one hundred yuan a day, go quickly."
Li Wei recalled what the driver had said last time: "Next time you come, I'll definitely arrange for you to leave in the morning, so you don't need to worry about meals."
I give him a thumbs up in my heart; this seasoned veteran truly lives up to his reputation.
I took the card, which read: "Hello Mr. Bian, Mr. Li from my company is available to fill in for you today. The fee is 100 yuan per day, with a 20 yuan agency fee to be paid in advance. It will be counted as one day for getting on and off the bus. Jin Ping."
The same old model, wait a minute? Why is the agency fee only twenty yuan? I'll ask Jinping while I pay.
"There will definitely be discounts if we hire more people. Hurry up and contact them to get to work! Use our office phone to make the call, it's cheaper." Jin Ping explained as she took the money.
Oh! I understand, it's the major client policy.
Never mind, it's none of my business. I'd better call and ask where the car is.
Li Wei picked up the phone on the table and dialed. The call connected instantly. Li Wei politely asked, "Hello, Boss Ka, I'm the driver who's filling in for you. Where is your car? Which car should I take?"
Jin Ping: .........?
Fried dough sticks:.........?
There was a moment of silence on the other end of the phone: "Jin Ping, that woman, misspelled my surname again? Never mind, come to XX Auto Repair Shop! Let's get going as soon as possible."
Jin Ping said angrily, "That character is pronounced Bian. Master Li, could you please bring a dictionary next time? Otherwise, Boss Bian will go around badmouthing me again."
Even the seasoned veterans became interested: "Big Bian or Little Bian? These two are ruthless!"
Jin Ping rolled her eyes at the group: "Don't talk nonsense, Boss Bian from Renmin University is a good person."
My mission failed miserably. It's all my wife's fault for hitting me on the head with a stick, which made me stupid. I've even forgotten a lot of words.
Scratching his head and chuckling twice, Li Wei slunk out to find Boss Bian.
Upon arriving at the repair shop, a blue Auman 336 high-sided truck was parked at the entrance. A man with a pointed face and monkey-like features peeked out from the driver's seat, anxiously looking around. As soon as he saw Li Wei, he asked, "Are you the substitute driver?"
Hey! I've been waiting at the door: "Ah, are you Boss Bian?"
"Get in the car. Why does this address sound so awkward? Let me see your lousy card. The difference between the two characters '卡' and '賞' is so big. How come that silly woman Jinping keeps writing them wrong?"
Li Wei opened the passenger door and got in, handing over the card: "That...she changed it."
After saying this, Li Wei felt a little guilty and his face turned slightly red.
Mr. Bian glanced at the card, casually handed it back, and started the engine: "My surname is so common! She still misspells it all the time. If she keeps doing this, I'll deduct her commission."
Li Wei pursed his lips and remained silent. "You only paid twenty yuan to introduce a grown man like me to work for you, and you still want to deduct my pay? You really are a boss."
Everyone says he's a tough guy, but I didn't realize it! He doesn't look like he'd be a good fighter.
It seems I wasn't the only one who misread it; quite a few others did too, which makes me feel much better.
It seems that teachers' recommendation for students to read the Hundred Family Surnames, the Three Character Classic, and the Thousand Character Classic is quite reasonable, as it helps them learn many uncommon characters.
The shop owner, Mr. Bian, gave the silent Li Wei a strange look: "Have you ever run this road before?"
"no."
"The road ahead is wider, and there's no car here. Why don't you give it a try?"
"it is good."
With a screech, the car came to a stop. The two switched places, and Li Wei sat down to check the gearshift. It was the twelfth gear, high and low speed. That guy was cunning; he had the gearshift switch on the high speed position. Anyone who didn't know that would definitely stall the car when starting. Luckily, he had asked Er Zhou for advice when he rode home last time, or he would have been embarrassed.
He seemed to know how to skillfully shift to low speed, engage the gear, and start driving. As mentioned in the second week, you can skip gears when the car is empty.
Li Wei revved the engine to increase speed, quickly shifted gears to 2, 4, and 6, and then shifted to high gears 7, 9, 10, and 11, reaching over 60 miles per hour in one go.
Boss Bian was satisfied: "Master Li is quite good. Are you interested in working for me long-term? The salary is negotiable."
Li Wei drove with complete concentration: "I have a regular job, but my car broke down these past few days, so I'm out here to earn some pocket money to buy cigarettes."
"Thump," a box of Yunyan cigarettes worth over twenty yuan was thrown in front of him: "Work with me, and the food, drinks, and cigarettes will all be the best in the industry."
"My boss said it wasn't easy for him to train a driver, so he wants me to work for a few more years."
"We'll add 300 to your original salary each month."
"Gulp," Li Wei swallowed hard, then thought for a moment, "How about we give it a try first?"
Boss Bian smiled and said, "Okay! Let's finish this job first."
It's really not far, only a little over a hundred kilometers in total. For long-distance drivers, it's almost like they've arrived in no time.
Boss Bian was very enthusiastic throughout, offering cigarettes and water, and speaking very kindly. Li Weichao liked him very much and almost patted his chest on the spot to agree to work for him from now on.
On the dock road, there were hardly any cars left. On the port road, there were only a few large trucks lined up sparsely. Da Bian said, "I'll drive. Don't you know where to park and line up?"
Without a second thought, Li Wei pulled the car slightly to the side of the road, jumped out, and took over the shift.
"Yes, that's how you park, that's the kind of commanding presence a truck driver should have." Boss Bian was overjoyed, finding Li Wei pleasing to the eye no matter what.
Li Wei looked at the car, seemingly overwhelmed by the praise. It appeared that the car was not parked properly, with the passenger compartment taking up most of the driveway.