Carrying a Jurassic on me-Chapter 757 - 387 Meat Processing Factory Observations_1

In a small restaurant near the county’s Meat Processing Factory, Pang Fa welcomed with a laugh, "No need to be formal, Master Xing. If you don’t want to drink, then eat more. You were in a bit of a rush today. We’ll have plenty of opportunities to drink once things have settled down..."

The man he called Uncle Xing was a sincere middle-aged man. He only knew to chuckle at Pang Fa’s welcome, nodding his head and saying, "I’m eating, I’m eating!"

An older man next to them laughed and said, "Ignore him, that’s just the way my brother is. He’s not used to chatting with strangers. But don’t worry, he’ll take you to the factory later. You’re free to ask anyone about his skills. If you find someone who doesn’t give him a thumbs-up, you can regard me as a swindler!"

"Why wouldn’t we trust you!" Yan Fei laughed. "Can we just wander into the factory?"

The man laughed and said, "Don’t worry, it used to be arranged strictly, but now that the factory is not working, no one cares. Since there’s no production going on, there’s no harm in you taking a look at the equipment and production process!"

Relieved, Yan Fei saw Pang Fa immediately picking up the wine cup for a toast: "Come on, come on, Master Xing doesn’t drink, but we’ll drink! Here’s to us..."

Yan Fei initially planned to come to the county in the afternoon to find the beef jerky instructor. However, after chatting with Old Pan in the morning, he saw that the two jerks, Yang Qian, couldn’t catch any fish and didn’t know where to play, so he simply took Pang Fa to the county to take care of business.

There was no need to search for the beef jerky master. The instructor from the Sancha River Beef Raising Training Camp had already given Yan Fei a heads-up long ago, saying that if he ever wanted to make beef jerky, just let him know and he would provide a professional Master—the Master was his brother.

Even if Old Master Xing hadn’t given him a heads-up, Yan Fei wouldn’t have worried about not finding anyone—the county’s Meat Processing Factory was originally thriving. The employees thought they had a bright future with a steady supply of beef jerky to make, but in the blink of an eye, the higher-ups declared a break in the capital chain, and even the salaries could not be paid.

This is the usual state of county enterprises. During the good times, the workers walked with their heads held high. When things went south, it happened really fast. Some cultures are bred in large quantities in Tanghe County. This is an experienced old factory, just like a steel factory. It has a long history, and no one thought it would come to this.

However, people now are different from the past. In the past when businesses failed, everyone was waiting hopefully, sitting at home drinking cold water and chewing on a bun, hoping that the business would come back to life and relive its glory days. Now, looking at the fallen businesses, none of them have risen, and people gradually understand that once a business falls, there is basically no hope of getting up again.

Look at the distillery that once polluted the county with its glorious presence. It waved money around and bought the best advertising time on the country’s top television stations. But what about now? The workers can’t even afford a meal, and they can only find their way out.

There is certainly a reluctance. For workers like Old Xing who have spent most of their lives in the factory, their salaries come from the factory. They wear factory uniforms all year round, live in the factory houses, and the scope of their activities is just this factory. They can say that the Meat Processing Factory is their whole world. When they leave the factory, they seemingly see nothing but hopelessness. They have no idea what they can or should do.

Now they have their brother helping them find a job, and they realize that they cannot even make small talk with others—they have nothing but their professional skills. This is actually good. There are some who has the responsibility in the factory but their work has nothing to do with technology. If they’re a bit older, it’s even worse.

However, for Yan Fei, this is good news. He has no control over national worries, and now it’s good for him to find a technician. A lifelong old technician, not to mention the tough technology for making beef jerky, even if there are small problems with the various equipment in the factory, they can still fix it.

The four of them had a simple meal, and then Young Master Xing took Yan Fei and Pang Fa into the Meat Processing Factory for a tour while it was still quiet at noon.

"This is for cutting beef. This side cuts fresh beef, and that side cuts frozen meat." After entering the factory, Master Xing, who had been feeling down, felt spirited again. His eyes gleamed as he pointed at the machines and explained their functions. "This is the drying oven, the high-temperature sterilizer, and this is the vacuum packing machine..."

Yan Fei and Pang Fa felt they had had an eye-opening experience. They had originally thought making beef jerky was simple, something they could do by themselves. Now they realized there were actually many machines and equipment that could be used. fгeewebnovёl.com

As Master Xing was explaining, he suddenly saw a fingerprint left by someone on a machine. He was immediately angered, "Who did this? These pieces of equipment will still be used if the factory restarts production in the future. How could they be treated so carelessly!"

He took out a handkerchief from his pocket, bent over, breathed onto the fingerprint on the machine, and carefully wiped it off. He only put away his handkerchief and straightened up when the machine was spotless. Looking at the machine, his face showed satisfaction.

His brother coughed on the side, and he immediately came to his senses. He remembered that he had ignored the guests he had brought and his face turned red. He turned around, bowed slightly, and said a little abashedly, "I’m sorry, Boss Yan, Boss Pang. Let’s...let’s continue our tour!"

Watching this honest man’s actions just now and his embarrassed look now, even Yan Fei and Pang Fa, who had never worked in a factory, couldn’t help but have mixed feelings.

Especially when he recalled his earlier words about future production in the factory, it was almost heartbreaking - everyone knew that, with the machines left in this factory, it would be till the cows come home before they could resume operations!

Pang Fa laughingly said, "Not at all, not at all, stop calling me boss. Just call me Xiao Pang or Xiaofa. We’re all going to work together in the future, why the formality?"

Just like Yan Fei, he never considered the possibility that Master Xing would not go to Sancha River.

This is a time when manual skills are valued the least. Those old masters who once strutted around in big factories and large enterprises are now only hoping to receive their wages on time so their families can eat. They really don’t have many other demands.

Just then, a middle-aged woman passed them not far away and greeted them from a distance, "Master, you’re here! What are you doing?"

Pang Fa was quick to respond, immediately replying, "We came to visit my Uncle Jiandang. After dinner, we wanted him to show us how our beef jerky is made. We only knew about eating it before, we had no idea so many machines were needed to make beef jerky!"

Master Xing’s full name is Xing Jiandang. This kind of name is quite common among people of their age.

The woman burst into laughter as soon as she heard this, "Go ahead and look! Not only can Master Xing teach you how to look, but also how to make it if you want. I’m one of his apprentices. Take your time and enjoy..."

There was barely any expression on Master Xing’s face. He continued, "This is a new gadget called a saltwater injector. It can tenderize beef and increase the output of beef jerky. The jerky it produces has a better texture and flavor. This machine was supposed to be placed on the outside, but there was no room left. So it had to be placed inside. It’s hardly been used since it was bought, look how new it still is! You can see your reflection in it..."

His brother quietly explained, "That woman just now was an apprentice my younger brother trained. She somehow cozyed up to a top leader and now she’s the workshop director. Her technical skills aren’t that great, but she’s really good at sucking up!"

As they wandered around, they bumped into a few workers. Master Xing’s brother was very familiar with this place, and could tell the background of most of them. With the factory not operational now, those still hanging around here, apart from technical wizards like Master Xing, are the ones with some connections. They hang onto titles like ’equipment maintenance’, and can still draw some wages. The rest have gone off to drive tricycles and offer rides on the streets...

This small ragged factory also has rather complex interpersonal relationships. It reminded Yan Fei of that ’gun-toting’ purchasing manager who came to his own ranch, no wonder it went bankrupt! People are thinking every day, not about how to do their job well, or how to improve the business, they’re busy engaging in infighting. It would be a surprise if the business doesn’t collapse!

Master Xing not only knows these machines like the back of his hand but also their prices. He knows clearly what is essential and what can be replaced by manual labor. Yan Fei doesn’t care about the rest, it’s just that the prices are rather shocking.

Master Xing’s brother, on the other hand, sees through it. In a low voice, he said, "Don’t be swindled by his prices. You can even pay leave the remainder for these machines. These broken machines cost thousands or tens of thousands each, as if they are made of pure gold! Boss Yan, rest assured, we’ll make our own arrangements to buy them later. It’s much cheaper for a private factory to buy these machines..."

Pang Fa immediately understood and nodded, "Can we find the contact information of the machine equipment manufacturer in their factory?"

"Definitely! Certainly! The factory is like this now, leaving only a scrap frame. It’s drafty everywhere, there are no secrets. I’ll get someone familiar to inquire about these things in exchange for a pack of cigarettes!" Master Xing’s brother readily took on the task.

Even Master Xing, who was standing next to him, was a little displeased when he heard his brother say that, "Brother, how can you say such a thing! The workers in the factory are all waiting. As soon as there’s funding, work can start!"

"Do you believe what you just said?" His brother didn’t mince words. "If you keep thinking like this, Yan and I will walk away and you can keep waiting for work to start. Are you still expecting Xiaoyi’s mom to support you by selling griddle cakes at the street stand when you go back?"

Master Xing immediately fell silent, and the straightness he had just regained in his back slightly bent again...

Pang Fa laughed and changed the subject, "We’re now asking for Master Xing’s help, and if it could be long-term, we would certainly welcome it. If this factory were to really start production, and he wanted to come back, we wouldn’t stop him, would we? We’re all in the same boat, we can work it out."

Actually, seeing how this honest man was languishing over the machines, he didn’t want to make the honest man feel uncomfortable anymore...

As for starting work, after all these years several large and small businesses in the county have toppled one by one, just falling down and lying dead...

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