Gu Jianjun's parents stayed in Xishan Brigade. He went to the brigade leader and asked him to take good care of the two elderly people.

Captain Gu realized that Gu Jianjun was not the same as before, and moreover, they needed his help, so he readily agreed.

After Gu Jianjun left, they took good care of his parents.

Gu Jianjun's wife is named Wang Lifen, and his daughter is named Gu Qiu, who is just over two years old this year.

Gu Qiu was born prematurely and has always been in a weak health.

Gu Jianjun couldn't let his wife and children walk to the factory together, so he hired an oxcart early in the morning.

When Wang Lifen arrived at the food factory, she was just as shocked as Gu Jianjun had been.

When Wang Lifen saw the brand-new dormitory building, with its small but clean and bright single rooms, she liked it even more.

"Jianjun, can we really live here from now on?"

She was so nervous that she gripped Gu Jianjun's clothes tightly and dared not let go.

Gu Jianjun patted her hand with a smile and said, "Really, we'll live here from now on. But after deducting the rent, we'll only have twenty-five yuan left each month."

Wang Lifen frowned; five yuan was really a painful amount.

Gu Jianjun told him, "A double room costs three yuan per person, which is only two yuan more, but it's worth it for our family to be together."

Wang Lifen blushed slightly, nodded, and said, "Okay, I'll listen to you."

Gu Jianjun, holding his daughter, said, "Put your things down and let's go to the cafeteria for dinner."

When Wang Lifen arrived at the cafeteria, her expression became even more varied.

Her eyes darted around, as if she couldn't take it all in.

Seeing the dishes, his face lit up with surprise.

Gu Jianjun felt that this side of his wife was truly rare; usually, because of their poverty, she always had a worried look on her face.

This is actually more in line with her age.

Although she is married and has a daughter, she is only in her early twenties.

Gu Jianjun gently squeezed her hand: "Order whatever you want to eat."

His wife's food expenses were the same as his, five yuan. Their daughter was still young, so they only needed to feed her a few bites of the food they bought.

Wang Lifen didn't dare to order food herself, so she took the plate and followed behind Gu Jianjun.

She ordered whatever Gu Jianjun ordered.

The two sat together in the cafeteria, looking at the identical dishes on the table. Gu Jianjun laughed and said, "Tell me, if you had ordered something else, we could have taken turns eating."

Wang Lifen said aggrievedly, "I'm afraid of picking something bad."

Gu Jianjun understood her feelings. He was the same when he first arrived. He didn't dare to do anything and was like a puppet, doing whatever he was told to do.

My wife is the same way now. She's just new here and not used to it yet, but she'll get used to it.

Gu Jianjun didn't say much: "Eat quickly, I think this soup can be given to Qiuqiu."

Wang Lifen hummed in agreement, fed the child some soup, and watched as the child smacked her lips with bright, sparkling eyes, and she smiled too.

"Isn't it delicious? Mom, you should try some too."

Wang Lifen took a sip, and her eyes lit up immediately: "It's really quite delicious, salty."

Gu Jianjun said this was seaweed and egg drop soup.

Wang Lifen thought to herself, "It has vegetables and eggs, no wonder it tastes so good."

She started eating again. The cafeteria food had both meat and vegetables, and it tasted very good.

Wang Lifen couldn't stop eating and said, "I haven't had such good food in a long time."

Gu Jianjun felt somewhat guilty; his wife had suffered because of him, a useless man.

Wang Lifen didn't think that much about it; she never thought Gu Jianjun was a bad person.

On the contrary, she felt that he was too good to her.

She only gave birth to this one daughter, and due to a difficult childbirth, she is now very weak.

She might not be able to give him a son in the future.

But Gu Jianjun said it didn't matter, having only a daughter was fine.

No matter how poor or difficult things got, he would still buy the medicine Wang Lifen needed.

Gu Jianjun was extremely worried about her health.

Wang Lifen felt that she was already very content to have met such a good husband in her life.

“You won’t have to commute so far to work anymore. I’ll take good care of our daughter in the dorm. You can focus on your work and we’ll save money.”

Besides food and lodging, they can now save 25 yuan a month, which is 100 yuan in four months.

In their rural area, one hundred yuan has considerable purchasing power.

Wang Lifen and Gu Jianjun are full of confidence in the future.

"Good morning, factory manager!"

Wang Lifen was calculating the money in her mind when she heard Gu Jianjun greeting a young woman.

She quickly stood up: "Hello, factory manager."

Lin Yu extended her hand: "Hello, are you Comrade Gu Jianjun's wife?"

Wang Lifen wiped her hands with her pants before grasping Lin Yu's hand: "Yes, I am his wife."

Lin Yu smiled and said, "Don't be nervous. I heard that Comrade Gu Jianjun was going to bring his family to stay, so I came to see you. Is there anything I can help you with?"

Wang Lifen was the first family member to move into the dormitory building, and Lin Yu should have come over to check on her, both morally and logically.

Wang Lifen looked like an honest person, and shook her head, saying, "We have no difficulties."

Holding his child, Gu Jianjun said, "Yes, everything is arranged. Thank you to the factory for letting me bring my wife and child."

Gu Jianjun was quite nervous when he submitted this application.

Logically speaking, family members shouldn't be allowed to stay in employee dormitories.

Unexpectedly, his application was accepted and he actually succeeded!

He knew that Old Master Lin must have helped him, but he was also grateful to the factory for understanding him.

Now that his wife and children are by his side, he has fewer worries.

Lin Yu smiled and said, "No need to thank me. The factory should take better care of you. Is this your child? How old is he/she?"

Gu Jianjun nodded: "Yes, she is a little over two years old this year."

Lin Yu noticed that the child was a little thin but quite cute, so she patted her head and said, "Your child is so adorable. When she can go out to play, she'll have playmates. There are quite a few children in the village."

Seeing how friendly the factory manager was, the couple's nervousness gradually dissipated.

After Lin Yu left, the couple said, "Director Lin is such a good person."

She not only didn't blame Gu Jianjun for bringing his family over and causing trouble, but she also cared so much about Wang Lifen and the child.

Both of them were very grateful.

The family of three spent their first day in the food factory's employee dormitory without any problems.

The beds in the single dormitory were enlarged into double beds by Gu Jianjun himself, using wood he found.

This bed can comfortably accommodate two adults and one child.

The dormitory was clean and comfortable, and Wang Lifen and Qiuqiu liked it after only one night.

After Gu Jianjun went to work, Wang Lifen tidied up the room again.

At noon, I would go to the canteen early to get my food, so that I could eat together with Gu Jianjun when he got off work.

The happy family of three was the envy of countless workers.

Many people were considering the possibility of bringing their families to the dormitory.