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"How did you come up with the idea of selecting retired soldiers as employees?" Li Li asked with a smile as he drove his Mercedes, glancing at Zhuo Rohan.
Zhuo Rohan smiled lightly. "Because they are 'foolish'!"
Li Li frowned slightly, thinking Zhuo Rohan was mocking those who served the country. But soon, he understood her true meaning.
Soldiers are 'foolish'! 'Foolish' in that they always give their all to accomplish a task! 'Foolish' in that they persist even when exhausted! 'Foolish' in that they never question orders but obey them directly! 'Foolish' in that they always remember those who have helped them!
Zhuo Rohan's words were not derogatory; in fact, they carried a hint of admiration. It is precisely because of people like them that society can remain stable.
It was for this reason that the dawn of a new era had risen!
Li Li and Zhuo Rohan first went to the Civil Affairs Bureau in Beijing. After inquiring, they learned that only volunteer soldiers were eligible for transition benefits, while ordinary conscripts could not enjoy such treatment.
It is worth noting that eighty percent of those retiring each year are conscripts, with volunteers being fewer and officers even rarer. Moreover, most officers and volunteers usually have their transition units arranged in advance, so the number of candidates available at the Civil Affairs Bureau in Beijing is quite limited.
However, since Li Li and Zhuo Rohan were somewhat proactively alleviating pressure on the government side, the staff at the Beijing Civil Affairs Bureau patiently helped them find a solution. They ultimately decided to send them to the Hebei Provincial Civil Affairs Department located in Shijiazhuang, where they could receive more assistance.
Li Li initially wanted to book a high-speed train from Beijing to Shijiazhuang. First, because high-speed trains are convenient and fast; second, because there are no direct flights from Beijing to Shijiazhuang.
But when Zhuo Rohan looked at him with a pitiful expression, Li Li remembered that she had no valid identification and couldn't enter the train station.
Li Li frowned slightly, feeling impatient. "Stop pretending! Where is your home? Go get your ID so we can take the high-speed train to Shijiazhuang. Don't worry; I won't tell Dad."
Zhuo Rohan knew that Li Li had completely misunderstood her background, but she didn't explain anything. Instead, she silently looked at him with a pitiful expression, giving him no motivation to continue.
Li Li glanced at the fuel gauge of the Mercedes and sighed before turning the car around towards the High Entrance. "Sigh... I must owe you something from my past life."
Since Zhuo Rohan had no valid documents, their only option for traveling was for Li Li to drive her there. Li Li believed she was someone from a decision-making level; since they intended for her to play this role, he felt it would be inappropriate to expose her. Thus, he complied with her wishes and drove towards Shijiazhuang.
Shijiazhuang, as the capital of Hebei Province, is approximately two hundred sixty kilometers away from Beijing in a straight line and about three hundred kilometers by road. Given that speed limits were around one hundred twenty kilometers per hour during this era, it would take them some time to reach Shijiazhuang.
"Do you really like this kind of scenery?" Li Li asked with a smile as he noticed Zhuo Rohan gazing out at the fields.
Zhuo Rohan responded with a soft "mm." She didn't particularly like this scenery; rather, it was a sense of nostalgia after not seeing it for so long. During her university years, Beijing had developed significantly, making such fields impossible to find. Moreover, she typically chose to fly rather than drive long distances, so she rarely had opportunities to see fields in other provinces.
The only place that gave her a sense of connection to nature was Jinghua University. The Sakura Forest there, measured in hectares, was truly one of the rare beautiful regions in the world. Unfortunately, the founder of Jinghua University had just come of age and had yet to experience university life, making any plans for founding a school impossible.
Li Li sighed softly, feeling a bit melancholic as he said, "Ah, the pace of development has been accelerating over the years. I wonder when even these places will become urbanized."
Zhuo Rohan glanced at Li Li with a hint of anticipation. She couldn't mention that in fourteen years, the proportion of the population in Chinese towns would exceed eighty percent nationwide, but she knew that this person before her would definitely go see it for himself, so it didn't make much difference to her.
The journey was long. Even though Li Li pushed the car up to one hundred fifty kilometers per hour, they still couldn't reach Shijiazhuang within two hours. The numerous speed cameras along the way forced him to reduce his speed to one hundred twenty after a while.
By the time they arrived in Shijiazhuang, it was already afternoon. The two hadn't even eaten lunch and had rushed straight to Shijiazhuang without drinking a sip of water, heading directly towards the Hebei Provincial Civil Affairs Department.
Upon arriving at the Civil Affairs Bureau and inquiring about the location of the Veterans Placement Office, they hurried over. After a light knock on the door, they pushed it open and entered, immediately seeing a dozen people seated inside.
A middle-aged man wearing glasses tentatively asked, "Are you Mr. Li Li?"
Li Li promptly responded, "Yes, may I ask who you are?"
The middle-aged man smiled immediately and walked over to shake hands with Li Li. "I am the office director, Mr. Wang. I didn't expect someone so young; truly impressive! And this is?" After shaking hands, Director Wang turned to Zhuo Rohan.
Li Li almost blurted out that she was his superior but was preempted by Zhuo Rohan saying, "I am Mr. Li's administrative assistant and also a consultant for this collaboration."
Zhuo Rohan did not clarify who 'Mr. Li' was, but in Director Wang's ears, it automatically transformed into an impression of an executive assistant, which naturally made his attitude towards them much friendlier.
Li Li glanced at Zhuo Rohan; he wasn't sure whether she referred to him or his father. However, he also didn't know how many assistants his father had. Moreover, the position of administrative assistant indeed held some influence within decision-making circles, which made Li Li more confident in his previous assumptions.
Director Wang led them into his office and sat down with a smile. "Your visit has truly resolved my current headache. This year there are still many non-commissioned officers about to retire who have not yet been assigned to units, so your arrival is just wonderful!"
Zhuo Rohan seriously pulled back Li Li's chair slightly as he naturally sat down. Although their identities and ranks were different, due to Li Li's father's status alone, Zhuo Rohan had to ensure that their public appearances were well-managed so that others would believe that Li Li had officially begun to involve himself in Dawn Heavy Industries' operations and had some degree of influence.
Li Li leaned back in his chair with his arms resting on its sides and fingers interlaced lightly together, giving off an air of maturity. "Alright then, how many people are we talking about?"
Director Wang tapped on his computer keyboard twice and accurately reported a number: "Currently there are one thousand two hundred eighteen non-commissioned officers in our province awaiting retirement who have not been assigned jobs."
Li Li frowned slightly—not because of the number itself but because Director Wang hadn't mentioned anything about professional officers. "Hmm, how many officers are there?"
Director Wang's expression changed slightly; he looked somewhat embarrassed as he replied, "Um... I'm sorry. Officers are usually prioritized for placement first, so currently there are no officers without confirmed transition units."
Li Li glanced at Zhuo Rohan, knowing that he could no longer delve deeper into the matter, so he passed the ball to the "Administrative Assistant."
Zhuo Rohan immediately understood, smiling as he said, "That's indeed the case. However, as far as I know, there will be a group of officers dissatisfied with their assigned units. Generally, they tend to forgo the transition benefits and only receive retirement pay and reemployment funds."
Upon hearing this, Director Wang's face turned pale. Just as Zhuo Rohan had said, there would certainly be some officers unhappy with their assigned units who would refuse the transfer. In that case, even if local units had grievances, there was nothing they could do about it; it was not their concern.
However, if they were to transfer individuals from their originally assigned units, professionals would undoubtedly be quite pleased, but local units would certainly not be happy. This was precisely why Director Wang was reluctant about the officers' situation.
Li Li feigned understanding and cheerfully suggested, "In that case, why don't we show them our company's information? Perhaps some of them would be willing to join our company. This way, we can avoid the unfortunate loss of talent."
Director Wang's expression darkened slightly because if local units inquired about this matter, they would bear the brunt of the blame.
Li Li naturally did not forget to throw in his conditions, smiling as he said, "Our company's benefits are certainly much higher than those of the corresponding transition units. Moreover, I believe having a stable job is far better than searching for one on their own. Besides, this is entirely voluntary; we are not forcing anyone."
Director Wang sighed and typed something on his keyboard again. After looking at Li Li for a moment, he forced a smile and said, "Currently, it is estimated that there are sixty-one transitioning officers dissatisfied with their assigned units. However, I cannot guarantee that they will join your company; it all depends on their willingness."
Li Li laughed heartily. "Of course! Whether they choose to come or not is entirely up to them. I have great respect for those who have dedicated their youth and blood for the country. So all you need to do is inform them about our professional benefits and provide them with a sample labor contract; everything else is left to their own choice."
Zhuo Rohan added with a smile, "I believe this will also serve as better compensation for those individuals regarding their transition funds."
Director Wang was an understanding person; he knew that joining Dawn would indeed be a great opportunity. Because it was beneficial for those admirable soldiers, he agreed. Looking at the two of them with a smile, Director Wang said, "Everything is for those lovely and respectable soldiers!"
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