MMB Chapter 1738 Activities
Chapter 1738 Activities
Chapter 1738 Activities
Everyone eagerly awaited the lunch break, and the noisy cafeteria was filled with discussions about the upcoming social event.
Banners were hung at the entrance of the canteen, old fishing nets were cleverly woven into a backdrop, decorated with colorful crepe paper flowers, and tied with many balloons.
The logistics department helped with the setup and hanging up this morning. It looks festive and cheerful, with a strong holiday atmosphere.
It's too cold outside in winter now, and we weren't sure what the weather would be like at first, so it would be best to hold the event indoors.
Their factory workshops were full of machines, and their warehouses were full of goods. The only place with the largest space and most suitable for holding events was the canteen. They could move the chairs around and the space would be spacious enough. So the social gathering was held in the canteen.
The cafeteria has readily available power supplies, and they also have loudspeakers and sound systems so they can play music to create a festive atmosphere.
At lunchtime, the cafeteria had already started playing music to test it out beforehand.
As soon as the prelude to Zheng Zhihua's "Sailor" started playing, the young men eating unconsciously hummed along: "He said, in the wind and rain, what is this little pain..."
Everyone was both looking forward to and excited about the meal.
After finally getting through to almost 2 p.m., without even needing a loudspeaker to remind everyone, everyone had already crowded at the main entrance to wait.
When it was almost time, Ye Yaodong took Aqing to the factory gate, where Manager Qi and the others were already there.
"Boss, they should be here soon. The textile factory manager called before he left, saying he'll be here at 2 o'clock sharp."
Ye Yaodong glanced at his watch; there were still two minutes left, which was about right.
"If we can get a few couples together this year, and if the event goes well, we can continue next year."
Manager Qi nodded repeatedly, "Yes, that's what I think too. After all, most of the people in our factory are veterans sent from the military, and most of them are single. We still need to help them solve their personal problems."
"Otherwise, they'd be stuck at the factory all day, where would they meet any women? Only with stability at home can everyone be more focused on their work."
Ye Yaodong nodded. "I heard that you went to the textile factory three times to negotiate this networking event. You practically wore your lips out trying to get two factories that had no connection to sit together."
"Hehe, isn't this what we should do? It's for the sake of our factory's continued success."
"Thanks for your hard work."
As they spoke, more and more people gathered around them.
Ye Xiaoxi and the other younger children stood with their siblings in a corner, watching the excitement.
"Brother Jiang, tell me which sister you like later, and I'll go up and chat her up for you."
Ye Chengjiang patted her head and said, "You're such a thoughtful little sister! When I find a boyfriend, won't I have to give you a big red envelope as a matchmaker?"
She proudly raised her chin, "Then you should give me something!"
Finally, two buses bearing the sign "Textile Factory" swayed and wobbled as they drove up one after the other.
The car door opened, and a middle-aged woman got off with a smile. A middle-aged man got off after her, followed by a girl in a red woolen coat who jumped off first, followed by a group of beautiful female workers in pink cotton-padded jackets, red cotton-padded jackets, and plaid coats.
It was as if a colorful kaleidoscope had been opened, with a series of young and beautiful girls, exuding youthful energy.
They laughed and shoved each other, like a swarm of colorful butterflies that suddenly descended, instantly brightening up the drab fishing compound.
The workers behind Ye Yaodong suddenly fell silent. The previously noisy discussions instantly became completely quiet, and they could hardly keep up with each other's gaze.
These men, who could normally lift a hundred pounds of fish with one hand and not even flinch in the wind and waves, were now so nervous that they didn't know where to put their hands and feet, and just stared at the scene with silly smiles.
"Welcome to Dongsheng Fisheries from the First Textile Factory!"
After Ye Yaodong cleared his throat and finished speaking, the workers behind him also shouted loudly and deeply.
"Welcome to Dongsheng Fisheries from the First Textile Factory!"
The female workers who had just gotten off the bus at the entrance had never seen such a big scene before. They all blushed with embarrassment, but their eyes were full of curiosity and excitement as they peeked at the group of men inside.
Ye Yaodong stepped forward to greet them and shook hands with each of the textile factory leaders, after which they introduced themselves to each other.
"Thank you for coming all this way, Director Zhou. Let's celebrate New Year's Day together today!"
"It's not hard work, it's not hard work. You guys have a hard time, you have to arrange the activities."
"Of course, let's go inside and sit down. We'll explain the event schedule to you as we walk. Everyone, please go to the cafeteria to sit down and rest for a while and have some tea."
"Okay, we brought over fifty female workers who signed up this time. Let's make friends and get to know each other."
"Hehe, there are probably five or six hundred bachelors in our factory..." Ye Yaodong said, feeling embarrassed and amused.
Lin Xiuqing tugged at his sleeve and said with a smile, "The workers in our factory are all sent from the Navy and have been screened by the military. Ladies, you can make friends with peace of mind. Those who are nationally certified are much better than those outside."
"Haha, what a national certification! It's true."
Everyone chatted and laughed as they headed to the cafeteria.
The female workers followed behind these leaders, none of them daring to look around, their faces flushed.
Meanwhile, the male workers walked at the very back, on the very edge, boldly looking around, their eyes almost unable to take it all in. They rarely got to know so many women.
At that moment, the cafeteria was playing "Rainy Season at 17," a song familiar to many young people. They had already heard it before they even entered the cafeteria.
Everyone relaxed a bit after listening to the familiar music, and they were even able to hum along a few lines, and then chat with the people next to them about music and pop singers.
The female workers, now relaxed, also curiously looked around at this factory they had only ever heard of.
The air was filled with the salty smell of the sea and the fishy smell of seafood, but the area around the open space looked clean and tidy.
The young men following them were all veterans, with dark faces and strong arms weathered by the sea breeze, but they looked exceptionally upright, resolute and reliable.
Ye Xiaoxi tugged at Ye Chengjiang's sleeve, "Brother Jiang, these ladies are all so pretty! Which one do you like?"
"Cousin Amin, Cousin Awen, which one do you like?"
The two brothers rolled their eyes. If they were to rely on her to be a matchmaker, they might as well remain single.
"There are so many beautiful women, you should cherish them, otherwise they will all be snatched up by other men, and you will get scolded when you go home for the New Year."
"We're going over there." The two brothers slipped away, not wanting to join them.
"Brother Jiang, have you signed up for the social event?"
"Yes, I have."
"Then I want to sit with you."
"You should sit with your parents so you can see more clearly. Don't get in my way. What if someone thinks you're my daughter?"
"We can't accept a woman who's so blind!"
Ye Chengjiang was amused by her and quickly moved her to Lin Xiuqing's side, otherwise it would affect his performance!
Their factory's social event even had male and female hosts; the man was the planner, and the woman was Lin Dongxue.
Lin Dongxue also participated in the planning of this event. After all, she had been to university and had seen some events on campus, so she had some experience.
Ye Yaodong gestured for the leaders to sit down, and the female workers were arranged to sit in the right area. The left area was filled with male workers who had signed up from the factory, far outnumbering the female workers. Those standing around were just watching the spectacle.
Not all registered men and women will necessarily participate, given the large number of participants. Some may be shy or reserved and register simply to meet people and take a look. You can raise your hand and enter the center of the venue to participate in the activities and competitions.
After most of the people had taken their seats, the two hosts took their microphones, stood in the center of the venue, and began to speak with smiles.
"Thank you to the leaders and ladies of the textile factory for taking time out of your busy schedules to visit our fish processing plant. I hope we have a wonderful New Year's Day memory."
"Our activities have officially begun. The first game is to work together to pass on the fishing season."
It's basically a modified version of "You Guess What I'm Going To," and the host briefly explained the game rules.
"For our first event, let's have 5 people from each side, and 15 people from each side in three rounds. Everyone is encouraged to sign up! The winning team in each round will receive a ping-pong paddle."
wow~
The scene immediately became noisy. It's the men who liven things up. They cheered and shouted, making the atmosphere lively.
And all the men raised their hands, showing exceptional enthusiasm and initiative; some even stood up, as if they wanted to jump directly onto the field.
The host smiled and selected five people who are usually quite lively and talkative, as it's necessary to have some lively personalities to liven up the atmosphere at the beginning.
Their factory has several hundred bachelors, and there are always a few lively characters who are outgoing and thick-skinned.
As for the women, they were much more reserved, but with the prize of ping-pong, some of them would still confidently step onto the court.
A pair of ping-pong balls costs at least ten or twenty yuan, which isn't expensive, but it's not cheap given current purchasing power. The factory even arranged for Double Happiness, a national brand.
They put a lot of effort into choosing the gifts, selecting practical and popular items.
Five women also raised their hands and went up first, without being hesitant or wasting time.
The women who were able to participate right from the start were likely outgoing and cheerful, probably active members of the community, and possibly not first-time participants in such events.
Anyway, the first round of "You Act, I Guess" was exceptionally lively, with the men mostly acting and the women guessing.
A round consists of 10 marine creatures; the pair that guesses the most correctly wins.
The men were handpicked to be funny, and their exaggerated and hilarious gestures made everyone in the audience burst into laughter.
Ye Chengjiang was indifferent to finding a partner, but he liked excitement. Wherever there was excitement, he would naturally go there. Of course, he also actively signed up and was in the second round of the queue.