The next day, there was a morning meeting at the site.
I looked at the group of riders below who were coming and going in the wind and rain, and cleared my throat.
"Let me tell you something first. The road conditions are complicated recently. Everyone must pay attention to safety when delivering goods. It is better to be a minute slower than to seize that second."
"I don't want to see any accidents at our site. Remember, each of you has a family to support."
These words silenced the originally noisy team, and several veteran riders nodded silently.
I changed the subject and said, "The platform has a new function. Each rider can block two customers and will not receive any more orders from them within a year."
As soon as I finished speaking, the team suddenly exploded.
Li Zhe took a step forward excitedly: "Webmaster, do you mean you can block those weird customers?"
"That's more or less the idea, there are two quotas for each person, please use them with caution."
"Great! Let's see who dares to scold you in the future. I'll block him."
A young rider next to him interrupted: "I met someone who was even more outrageous. She insisted on carrying her garbage downstairs for her, and if she didn't, she would get a bad review."
"I'm the best at that," another rider joined the discussion.
Looking at this group of suddenly active riders, I couldn't help but remind: "Use them leisurely, there are only two quotas a year. Reserve them for really difficult customers."
"Don't worry, webmaster!" I've already decided who I want to block. Damn you fat lady, I will prevent you from ordering takeout in the future. "
The morning meeting ended in a bustle, watching them put on their helmets again and prepare to set off.
This new function may really bring some dignity to these riders running on the streets of the city, and they will no longer be disrespectful to customers.
Back to the office, Zhang Wei saw me coming in and asked worriedly: "Will this blocking function affect the order volume?"
I got myself a glass of water: "It's in the testing phase now, how long will it take?" It has some impact. But in the long run, the advantages outweigh the disadvantages. "
"At least it will make the riders less angry when delivering food."
I remembered the way Li Zhe gritted his teeth when he talked about that "fat woman."
“You have never heard of the weird customers they encounter.”
Zhang Wei sighed: "That's true. Last time, Xiao Liu was chased half a street by a drunk man with a knife. He was so frightened that he couldn't recover for a long time when he came back."
It was almost noon, and the sound of an argument suddenly came from outside the station.
I was checking the order when I heard Yang Lijuan’s crying voice: "I said I won’t go back! I want to stay in the city to make money!"
I put down the receipt and pushed out the door. When I went there, I saw Li Minghua and Yang Lijuan pulling each other on the roadside: "You come back with me!"
"Let me go back with you to the ravine where you can't even deliver takeaways?" Yang Lijuan broke away from Li Minghua's hand.
Before he finished speaking, Li Minghua suddenly raised his hand, and a clear slap sounded. Yang Lijuan covered her face and looked at Li Minghua in disbelief.
I quickly stepped forward and grabbed Li Minghua’s arm that was still being raised, "What can’t you say properly?"
Li Minghua had a sullen face, "My dad just left, and she was about to break up..."
"Then you shouldn’t hit someone!" I stood between the two of them.
After a while, Li Minghua and Yang Lijuan sat across the desk from me in the site office.
Zhang Wei poured a glass of water for each of them, and then returned to her work station with interest.
Yang Lijuan spoke first: "Li Minghua, I never promised to marry you."
"Your father has accepted all the betrothal gifts! According to the rules of my hometown, you are my wife!" Li Minghua retorted.
I raised my hand to stop their quarrel that was about to escalate: "Calm down!"
Yang Lijuan showed a bitter smile: "How much money did my father receive from your family? I'll pay it to you while working."
"Do you think I'm asking you for money?"
I know that Li Minghua wants to find a daughter-in-law more, and Yang Lijuan is very beautiful.
"You slapped me before I even walked in the door. Just with this slap, there is no way I can marry you." Yang Lijuan was determined to draw a clear line with Li Minghua.
I persuaded them for more than half an hour. Both of them insisted on their own opinions, and no one was willing to give in.
Finally, Li Minghua pulled me aside:
"Chen Hao, I have to take my father's ashes back to my hometown in the afternoon, the procedures have been completed."
I nodded: "My condolences. Be careful on the road."
Li Minghua continued: "But I really can't worry about Yang Lijuan. I always feel it's inappropriate to let her stay with Zhang Guangtian. Since she is determined to stay in the city, can you let her come to work with you first?"
I thought of Yang Lijuan's hint in front of the hotel last night, and the farce this morning.
This girl is not a light-hearted person. If she really comes to my site, she might cause some trouble.
"It's not that I won't help you, she still has a contract with Zhang Guangtian!" I didn't agree.
"My father's matter, Zhang Guangtian is in the wrong. It is not difficult for Yang Lijuan to resign." Li Minghua obviously had a falling out with Zhang Guangtian.
I thought for a moment and said to Li Minghua: "If Yang Lijuan can complete the resignation procedures with Zhang Guangtian, I can arrange a position for her here."
This is half true and half false. I really don't want to take over this hot potato, but I think of Yang Lijuan continuing to work under Zhang Guangtian.
When Li Minghua returned to her hometown, she faced the stationmaster who had always paid special attention to female riders, and it was like a sheep entering a tiger's mouth.
Li Minghua held my hand tightly: "Thank you, after I finish taking care of my father's funeral, I will come to work at your place."
I patted his shoulder, but could not say no in the end:
"Let's deal with things at home with peace of mind first. Let's talk about work after you all settle down."
After sending Li Minghua away, Yang Lijuan immediately walked up to me: "Brother Hao, have you agreed to take me in?"
I put on a straight face and deliberately kept my tone serious: "The ugly talk comes first. You can come to my site, but you must abide by the rules. If the single quantity does not meet the standard for two consecutive weeks, I will still fire the person."
She vowed. She assured her emphatically, "Don't worry! I will definitely run the order well and never embarrass you."
Having said that, I looked at her thin arms and legs, as well as her hands that had just had a manicure, and my heart pounded.
This girl doesn't look like someone who can afford to deliver food.
"Go to the site on time at seven o'clock tomorrow morning to attend the morning meeting." I handed her an entry notice.
"Be familiar with these rules and regulations first. Our site is not as loose as Zhang Guangtian. If you are late three times, you will be fired directly."
At this time, she took the employment notice without even reading it: "But Brother Hao, where do I live? I really don't dare to go back to Zhang Guangtian's place." Should I go to the hotel to talk about work? "
"You have to discuss this with Li Minghua. As for the accommodation issue, I will take you to see how many staff dormitories are rented at the site." I don't want to interfere with her emotional affairs.
His description does not sound like a lie, Zhang Guangtian can do that kind of thing.