Huang Qinquian, as her name implies, was expected by her parents to grow up diligent, becoming a hardworking person.
But reality often differs from expectations. Among Huang's family'...
Another day passed, and Huang Qinqin felt as if she had forgotten something, but she couldn't remember it.
After lunch, Xu Weiguo suddenly said to Huang Qinqin, "Qinqin, I remember you have a cousin who graduated from high school, right?"
"Yes, my third cousin graduated from high school."
Xu Weiguo calmly said, "The department store will post recruitment information in a couple of days. I received the news in advance that this recruitment is not only for people with urban household registration, but also for people with rural household registration who have graduated from high school."
"Really?!"
Huang Qinqin was quite unsettled. She knew that in the countryside, unless you were a college graduate or a vocational school graduate with a guaranteed job placement, it was extremely difficult to find a job.
It's not that people from the countryside are incompetent, but rather that most job postings, in addition to educational requirements, also have residency requirements. If you don't have urban residency, you don't even have the chance to apply.
Huang Qinqin was happy for Huang Jianmin when she suddenly heard that he could sign up. As long as there was an opportunity to sign up, there was hope for success!
"It's true, and the announcement should be made tomorrow or the day after. If possible, it would be best to have your cousin bring the documents and stay in the city first."
"Many people are paying attention to this recruitment, so the examination will be conducted openly and transparently. However, the recruitment period will be very short."
"Basically, the announcement and registration deadline are both on the same day. So you have to be quick. By the way, if your other two cousins have time, you can also invite them to come and stay for a couple of days."
Huang Qinqin understood. What Xu Weiguo meant was that no one would use connections to get a job this time, and this would be a great opportunity for people with ability but no connections.
However, because this matter caused such a big stir before, and too many people are watching it, registration will close quickly to avoid too many people from other places coming to register.
Moreover, there might be some positions that don't have restrictions on education or household registration, but I can't be 100% sure, so if you have time, you can ask your two other cousins to come and try as well.
"Thank you, Dad! I understand!"
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Huang Qinqin never knew that riding a bicycle could be tiring. She learned to ride a bicycle after she married Xu Junhui, who taught her.
She had only ever ridden her bike to the market before. Now, she was riding back to her grandfather's house to inform her third cousin. She felt like she had been riding for a very long time, but when she checked the distance, it was less than halfway there...
Huang Qinqin was in such a hurry that she forgot to bring her water bottle. Now she looks like she's been pulled out of the water, her clothes are soaked with sweat, and she's incredibly thirsty.
When they finally arrived at her grandfather's house, Huang Qinqin rushed into the kitchen and drank a large bowl of water without saying a word.
Hearing a noise in the yard, Huang Ersao quickly peeked out and saw the bicycle parked there, knowing it belonged to her second uncle.
He then asked loudly, "Is this my second uncle?"
After Huang Qinqin finished drinking the water, she sat on a small stool in the kitchen to rest. Hearing Huang Ersao's voice, she guessed that she might have frightened her.
So she hurried out of the kitchen, panting, and replied, "Second sister-in-law, it's me..."
"It's Qinqin. Why are you back at this time? You look so tired. Come inside and cool off."
Huang Qinqin closed the courtyard gate, washed her face with clean water, and went inside.
Once inside, she realized that her second cousin's wife was still in her postpartum period and shouldn't be exposed to drafts. She hurriedly said, "Second cousin's wife, why did you come out? You're still in your postpartum period. I heard that you shouldn't be exposed to drafts during that time. Come into the room quickly."
Back in the room, after watching her lie back on the bed, Huang Qinqin finally had the mind to look at the baby.
The baby was only a few days old, about the size of two palms, and looked so tiny. But he wasn't ugly, just that his skin was a little wrinkled.
Seeing Huang Qinqin staring at Xiaobao, Huang Ersao asked her, "Do you want to hold him?"
Upon hearing this, Huang Qinqin not only shook her head frantically but also took several steps back, saying fearfully, "No, no, he's too small, I'm afraid. I'll hold him when he's a month old..."
"Just think of it as a practice session, it's okay. Really, don't you want to give me a hug?"
"No, no!"
Seeing that she was indeed too scared, Huang Ersao let it go. Then, she asked curiously, "Did you come back today for something? And why are you the only one who came back?"
Huang Qinqin nodded: "Yes, the department store in the city is hiring. This time, anyone who has graduated from high school can apply. I came to inform my cousins."
"So, are you going to wait for them to finish work, or go to the field to find them now?"
“I’ll go straight to the fields. It’ll be too late if I finish work now. I plan to have my cousin and the others go to the city together today.”
When Huang Ersao heard Huang Qinqin mention them twice, she felt a secret hope. Could it be that even her eldest brother and Jianhua had a chance?
Suppressing her excitement, Huang Ersao tried her best to calm herself down.
"Then I'll take you to find them now."
He started to get out of bed, which startled Huang Qinqin. She quickly refused, saying, "No need, I can go by myself!"
"Do you know the way? Or should I take you there?"
"No need, I don't know the way, I'll just ask someone else. I'll go ahead now, don't come out!"
After Huang Qinqin came out, she was really a little confused. She had come to the city when she was very young and had no memory of where her family usually arranged for her to work.
Although she didn't know the way, she had a secret weapon!
Huang Qinqin found a group of children, took out two candies, and waved to the oldest-looking child, signaling him to come over.
"Little friend, do you know Grandpa Huang Tiezhu?"
The child shook his head: "I don't know him."
"Do you know Uncle Huang Jiancai?"
The child shook his head again: "I don't know him."
Huang Qinqin felt a chill run down her spine. She had never imagined that the child wouldn't recognize his grandfather and the others!
Just as I was about to give up and ask an adult, I suddenly remembered Dundun and asked, "Do you know Dundun's grandpa or Dundun's dad?"
This time, the child finally nodded and proudly said, "I know it!"
Huang Qinqin's inner thoughts: She really did use the wrong method. Indeed, how could a child know the elder's real name?
She should have asked using DunDun's name from the beginning, but it's not too late now.
Huang Qinqin handed the child two candies and said softly, "Can you take me to find Grandpa Dundun? Do you know where they work today?"
The child nodded, stared at the candy in her hand, swallowed hard, and said, "I know, but there are three of us. Sister, could you give me another piece of candy?"