Jiang Ruyu nodded: "I'll go back and ask. My cousin should want it. It's a pity Jiang Hui can't come back."

Unless there are special circumstances, such as when parents are ill and need to take over a job, educated youth sent to the countryside are not allowed to return to the city at will within two years, like Jiang Hui.

"Okay, go ahead and ask. I'll keep it for you. My sister-in-law still wants me to give her brother's wife less money. If she hadn't looked down on me so much before, I might have actually softened and given it to her. Unfortunately, people can't stay young forever, and I have to learn to think about myself too." Thinking of her two sisters-in-law, Zhao Sufeng's eyes were filled with sadness.

Jiang Ruyu patted her reassuringly: "Don't think too much about it. The most important thing for us is to live our own lives well. Are you still having a wedding banquet?"

"No need for a banquet for a second marriage. We'll just get our marriage certificate and then treat his comrades to a meal when we get to the army."

"Okay, when are you leaving? I'll see you off."

"I'll leave in three days, after the handover of my work."

"So soon? I'll go see my cousin at noon and write to you this afternoon."

"OK."

After getting off work at noon, Jiang Ruyu rode her bike to the family compound of the transportation team. It was a good job, but she didn't know if her maternal grandfather's family could afford to pay that much money.

She entered the residential compound, went straight to the second floor, and found her cousin Hu Bei's home. Hu Bei had just gotten off work and was cooking. Her cousin Hu Xi was also there. Her cousin's wife had just given birth, and her aunt had gone back home after taking care of her daughter-in-law during her postpartum period, so she asked Hu Xi to help her cousin's wife take care of the baby.

"Cousin, sister-in-law, Xiaoxi, you're all here! What delicious food have you made? It smells so good!"

The Hu family all looked over, and Zhang Wenwen and Hu Xi, who were looking after the child, came over: "Ruyu is here, come in and sit down."

Hu Xi put down the stool and called out, "Cousin, please sit down."

Jiang Ruyu smiled and waved her hand: "Don't be so polite, I have something to do here and need to go back."

Hu Bei had just finished cooking and brought the dishes over: "What are you waiting for? Eat here. What's up?"

“A friend of mine is getting married and needs to go with her husband to the military. She has to sell her job for 700 yuan. She’s a sales clerk at the counter. Cousin, could you ask my uncle if we want her? Give me a definite answer as soon as possible. They’re waiting for the handover.”

Hu Bei's family stared wide-eyed. They all knew this was a good thing, but seven hundred yuan was too much.

Zhang Yueyue made the final decision, saying, "No need to discuss it, we'll buy it. We'll have Hu Bei go back and tell his parents later that we'll contribute if they don't have enough money. Jobs in the city are always in demand, and besides, jobs at department stores are so rare."

Jiang Ruyu also said, "If we don't have enough money, I've saved some. We can always scrape together what we're short."

Hu Bei rubbed his face: "Okay, I'll go back now. Don't keep people waiting too long."

"Okay, I'll take you to the bus stop." Jiang Ruyu said to her sister-in-law and cousin and left without staying for dinner.

Around 2 PM, Jiang Ruyu was busy checking the inventory at the counter when her cousin arrived with her uncle.

"Uncle Zhang, my family is looking for me. Could you please keep an eye on them for me? I'll be right back."

Zhang Guisheng waved his hand: "Go on, go on, I'll rest for a bit too."

Jiang Ruyu stepped out from behind the counter to greet her uncle: "Uncle, cousin, you're here. Come with me to the tea room."

"Oh, good, good." Hu Qingling was so excited that he didn't know what to do.

When they arrived at the tea room, Hu Qingling couldn't help but ask in a low voice, "Ruyu, we've agreed to buy this job and let Xiaoxi take over first. When Xiaoxi gets married, we'll give the job to her sister-in-law. We're just short 150 yuan and wanted to borrow some from you. But if you don't have it, that's okay, we can find another way."

Hu Qingling's words were becoming somewhat incoherent. Jiang Ruyu smiled and said, "Uncle, don't be nervous. I have money. I've been working for a few years and I have money. You can discuss the work matter. Have Xiaoxi bring the money to me tomorrow, and I'll take her to complete the handover. Don't bother my friend today; it wouldn't be good to alert them."

Hu Qingling nodded: "Yes, yes, jobs are hard to find, let's keep a low profile."

Hu Bei took out a bag of eggs and gave it to Ru Yu: "These are from the village that my mom collected. Take this portion back and eat it. We're leaving now, so we won't keep you from going to work."

Jiang Ruyu smiled and accepted the gifts, then saw her uncle and cousin out, and casually told Zhao Sufeng about the handover that would take place tomorrow.

"Okay, I understand. I'll hand over the work tomorrow and rest at home for a couple of days to avoid people constantly asking about it." There are quite a few people who want this job, and she's only willing to give it to Jiang Ruyu because of their friendship.

The next day, Hu Xi, carrying a large sum of money, was brought to the company by Jiang Ruyu. She handed over the money directly to Zhao Sufeng. Zhao Sufeng smiled and sighed, "I've worked here for several years, and I'm a little reluctant to leave."

"Come back and visit again when you have time. Here, these are some local specialties I brought back from the south, all dried seafood. I remember you like them too."

Zhao Sufeng didn't stand on ceremony: "Yes, we get along well because we like similar things."

Zhao Sufeng waved and left the Parkway Building. Jiang Ruyu introduced her cousin to her colleagues, and everyone then learned that Zhao Sufeng had sold her job to Jiang Ruyu's cousin.

"You guys are really quick! We didn't even know Xiao Zhao was leaving. You've already taken all the work home." Everyone knows how desirable this job is; who doesn't have a sibling who needs to work? Suddenly, the faces of those who had ideas turned sour.

Jiang Ruyu wasn't afraid of her: "Hehe, you flatter me. It's just that I'm close to Su Fen."

Those who had previously gossiped about Zhao Sufeng looked embarrassed.

Jiang Ruyu smiled reassuringly at Hu Xi: "Don't be afraid. You are a legitimate employee. Just do your job well, observe and learn more, and ask me if you don't understand."

Hu Xi was a smart person, and she nodded: "I understand, cousin."

In this way, Hu Xi gradually established herself in the department store. She was also diligent and eager to learn. After a while, she became familiar with the senior employees. She didn't tolerate those who didn't give her a good look. If anyone dared to bully her, she would dare to curse back. Over time, no one dared to cause trouble anymore.

July has arrived, and it's the height of summer. This summer is unbearably hot, and the banyan trees in the alley are covered with cicadas, their chirping annoyingly loud.

Jiang Ruyu and Gu Changzheng, who were far away in Heilongjiang Province, were happily packing their bags, preparing to return to Yanjing. However, they had originally thought they would get good jobs, but to their surprise, the Gu family only found Gu Changzheng a job in the security department, while she got nothing.

"Changzheng, I gave your family a healthy baby boy, so why can't your family find me a job?"

Gu Changzheng lowered his eyes with some impatience, and after a long while he said, "Do you think jobs in Yanjing are as easy as cabbages? Besides, our son is only three months old, and you still have to breastfeed. Why are you in such a hurry to go to work?"