Chapter 61 Chapter 61

After returning from the provincial capital, Chen Moer took the time to embroider a piece of embroidery and sent it to Chen Jiahua. She used the most ordinary cloth and the thread was also bought from the supply and marketing cooperative. Fortunately, the pattern was not complicated and the colors were relatively simple, so the finished product was quite satisfactory.

After sending the items, Shen Moer put the matter aside.

After all, she had done what she was supposed to do, and what happened next was no longer something she could control.

There was no response from the provincial capital, and Shen Moer almost forgot about the matter. Unexpectedly, Chen Jiahua finally wrote to her.

Shen Moer opened the letter on the spot, and after reading it, she couldn't help but raise her eyebrows in surprise.

In the letter, Chen Jiahua detailed her efforts over this period of time to establish a branch factory in Liuqiao Commune.

The idea she and Shen Moer had originally agreed on was to strive to build a branch factory in Liuqiao Commune. However, after running around for some time, Chen Jiahua found that there were too many things involved in building a branch factory. Not to mention their own factory, if they really wanted to build a factory, many related departments would probably want to get a piece of the pie. It would take an unknown amount of time to coordinate all the relationships and get it done.

Moreover, the leaders of the embroidery factory who were planning to build a branch factory were not very enthusiastic. After all, it was hard to predict who would end up with this piece of meat. They might work so hard for a long time only to end up making wedding dresses for others.

Finally, Chen Jiahua consulted the factory leaders and requested to set up a ninth workshop directly in Liuqiao Commune based on the model of their first workshop.

This has now become an internal matter of their Embroidery Clothes Factory. No matter how you cook the meat, it will only rot in your own pot. The enthusiasm of the factory leaders in promoting this work has been significantly improved, and this matter has finally made substantial progress. A special meeting has been held within the Embroidery Clothes Factory a few days ago, and the plan for the establishment of the ninth workshop has been approved. A relevant leading group has been established, and all they have to do from now on is to follow the procedures.

Chen Jiahua tried hard to build a branch factory in the beginning. In fact, she had her own selfish motives. She had worked as the director of the first workshop for many years. For someone who relies on technology to make a living, it is extremely difficult to move up to the next level.

Building a branch factory is actually a rare opportunity for her. Even if she goes to the county to be the deputy director of the branch factory, her rank is higher than that of the workshop director. Moreover, with her skills and abilities, plus the embroidery patterns and embroidery skills in Shen Moer's hands, Chen Jiahua is confident that she can quickly make the branch factory famous.

Unfortunately, things were not as simple as she thought, and Chen Jiahua finally gave up the idea of ​​building a branch factory.

Chen Jiahua had her own selfish motives, but her starting point was still for the embroidery factory, so she didn't say that she would ignore the matter because she couldn't build a branch factory, and she still tried her best to make it happen. She said in the letter that she had tried her best to help Shen Moer in front of the factory leaders, but it was hard to say how the personnel of the ninth workshop would be arranged in the end.

The embroidery factory must send someone down. It is quite difficult for Shen Moer to become the workshop director, but this workshop was originally built based on Shen Moer's embroidery patterns and skills, so there should be no problem for her to be the deputy workshop director.

Of course, it’s too early to say these things now. The most urgent task is to build the workshop.

Chen Jiahua finally said that within two weeks, the embroidery factory should send someone to discuss this matter with Jiangbei County and let Shen Moer be prepared.

The Embroidery Factory and Jiangbei County were mainly negotiating relevant policies. As for other matters, Shen Moer had expressed her position at the beginning that the Embroidery Factory could intervene in the management of both the branch factory and the workshop, but the site selection and recruitment of workers must be in Liuqiao Commune.

It will probably take some time to discuss this matter level by level. No one knows what the situation is at the Embroidery Factory now. Shen Moli is not in a hurry to do anything. She is still preparing for the regularization exam step by step.

At the same time, rumors in the village that she might not be able to get a permanent job this time were getting more and more intense. Not to mention her and Fu Mingze, who were both in the village, even Shen Shaoyuan, who got up early and went back and forth to the commune every day, had heard about it.

Currently, there are three teachers in Yangliu Brigade Primary School. Cheng Tao, as the founding father and principal of the primary school, has already solved the problem of becoming a regular teacher. The remaining ones are Shen Lingling and Shen Moli.

Previously, Zhou Mancang said that because of the award in the competition, the commune had secured a regular position for Shen Moli. Everyone just thought that the commune attached great importance to this honor. Since it was an award in the province, it seemed reasonable to give Shen Moli a regular position.

But later on, it was said that the county required an exam to determine the number of people who would be allowed to become regular employees. Especially when Zhang Junliang brought the news, he also specifically said that the county did this for the sake of fairness and justice, and to prevent some people from becoming regular employees for some inexplicable reasons. Many people began to feel uneasy.

Zhang Junliang was a technician in the textile factory. In the eyes of the members, he was a man of culture and skills. Naturally, none of them disbelieved what he said. Plus, Tian Fang boasted every day outside that her daughter Shen Lingling was a high school student. They couldn't compare with her in terms of connections, but they were not afraid of her in terms of studying. At least it would be easy for them to pass the exam against Shen Moli, a junior high school student.

Shen Lingling actually felt a little guilty. She was in a high school that just barely got admitted, and her academic performance was average. But when she thought about the fact that Shen Moru had never been to high school, Shen Lingling felt that her mother was right. If she couldn't compare with others, then comparing with Shen Moru, a junior high school student, wasn't it easy?

After being nagging by Tian Fang for a long time, Shen Lingling inexplicably became inflated. For several days in a row, whenever she met Shen Moli at school, she would look at her with her chin down, as if she was sure of victory.

Shen Moer was too lazy to pay attention to Shen Lingling. She was too busy reading her own book.

The county probably wanted to cut the Gordian knot, so after issuing the notice, it took only three days to add the applicants to the list, and left another two days for applicants to prepare, and then went straight to the exam.

Shen Moer concentrated on filling in the gaps. She had no problem with Chinese, and she had not yet finished learning the high school knowledge of mathematics, physics and chemistry. However, Fu Mingze felt that the more difficult parts later were unlikely to be tested, so she spent most of her energy on consolidating the basics.

On the day of the exam, Fu Mingze and Shen Shaoyuan both took special leave and accompanied Shen Moer to the county.

When they went out, they met Shen Lingling at the entrance of the village. Zhang Junliang took her to the commune on his bike. The two of them called Shen Shaoyuan indifferently and rode away quickly.

When they arrived at the commune, Shen Moer and her friends ran into the two men again at the bus stop.

This is not surprising. There is only one bus from the commune to the county town. Not only the two of them, but three eligible private teachers from Liuqiao Commune also took this bus.

"As a high school student, you already have an advantage. Moreover, you have been studying hard during this period. You can be said to be fully prepared. Just relax, don't be nervous, and perform normally."

Zhang Junliang glanced at Shen Moer, and encouraged Shen Lingling in a good mood, and at the same time said, "I think the county's decision this time is very good. It keeps people with real talents and knowledge in the teaching team through examinations, and rings a warning bell for those who are just filling in the numbers. It is really a wise decision."

Shen Moer didn't care what he was talking about: "The car is here, let's get on."

Seeing Shen Moer and the others getting on the car, Shen Lingling's expression revealed a bit of jealousy, and she couldn't help but say, "It's just an exam. The whole family is going there. If you don't know, you would think they are going to take the exam for the top scholar."

Zhang Junliang's eyes flickered, and he nodded, "You're right. This exam is certainly important, but I believe you can do well. You are a mature people's teacher. Students are not afraid of exams, so how can you be afraid as a teacher? I believe you can handle it maturely and independently. We don't need to do anything fancy. Tickets cost money, and lunch in the county also costs money. Why not waste this money and eat better in the county? Wouldn't it be better to face the afternoon exam with a fuller mental state?"

Shen Lingling was actually a little envious of Shen Moli. When she was taking the high school entrance exam, no one at home cared about her, let alone accompany her to take the exam.

But Zhang Junliang was right. Train tickets and meals all cost money. Zhang Junliang asked her to eat better in the county, and Shen Lingling felt touched again.

She didn't think about it. In fact, whether the food in the county was better or worse, she actually used her own money. After they got married, Zhang Junliang gave her a passbook with 500 yuan saved by him over the years. Zhang Junliang didn't give her his salary. He said that he worked in the commune, and occasionally he had to keep some money on him for social interactions and dinners with colleagues. If he saved a lot, he would naturally ask her for the passbook to continue saving. Shen Lingling thought that since she was in charge of the passbook, she would let him do whatever he wanted.

Shen Lingling was fooled by Zhang Junliang and became full of fighting spirit again. When she got on the bus, she found that there was no seat in the front row. She walked to the back row with high spirits.

Shen Shaoyuan glanced at her, shook his head and sighed. Fortunately, his daughter was smart, unlike this cheap niece, who looked smart but was actually a fool.

Shen Moer sat by the window. While the car was moving and no one was paying attention, she tilted her head and rubbed it against Fu Mingze's shoulder, mumbling, "I'll take a nap."

She got up too early and was still a little sleepy.

Fu Mingze quickly closed his eyes before the passengers crowded in the aisle looked over.

Although young men and women are supposed to keep a proper distance from each other these days, if both of them are so sleepy that they fall asleep as soon as they get in the car, and they accidentally get a little closer, no one will say anything, right?

However, he underestimated the shamelessness of some people. An old lady carrying a live chicken in the aisle had been looking around, trying to find someone to get a seat. After looking around, she set her eyes on Shen Moer and Fu Mingze.

These two young men, at such a young age, don't know how to respect the elderly and love the young. They don't even give up their seats to the elderly. They actually fell asleep together in public. How shameless!

"you……"

As soon as she opened her mouth, Shen Shaoyuan on the other side of the aisle spoke first: "Big sister, please be gentler. My daughter is going to the county to take the regularization exam today. She read until very late last night, and my son-in-law also accompanied her to read and review until very late. They got up early this morning. They are very sleepy and just took a nap on the way. Please be gentler and don't disturb them. Let's be considerate of each other when we go out. You see, you are carrying a live chicken, and it keeps clucking. The excrement even fell on the shoes of that big brother. We didn't say much, right?"

Aunt: “…”

No, she hasn't even started talking yet, why are you asking her to be quieter?

There are so many people in the car, chattering, and noise everywhere. Why don't you say they are noisy?

She was still organizing her words in her mind when the man with the chicken shit on his shoes shouted in shock: "Comrade, what's wrong with you? Why didn't you put the live chicken in a sack when you went out? I just wore my new shoes for only two days and you ruined them like this! Ahhh, my shoes, my new shoes!"

The passengers nearby also stepped back: "Hey, sister, this is not right. It's okay for you to bring a living thing, but you can't do this!"

"Conductor, comrade conductor, you have to take care of this. The road to the county town is bumpy. What should we do if her chicken excrement gets on us?" This was the case with a passenger sitting nearby.

The old lady held the chicken and said confidently: "What can I do if the chicken wants to poop? I can't stop it from doing that. If you are afraid of getting dirty, then just stay away from me. Otherwise, you can give me your seat and I will squeeze it under the seat for the chicken."

"You're dreaming! Conductor, comrade conductor, please take care of this. This is totally unreasonable. Please take care of this!"

There are fewer cars these days, and it is common for a 30-seat car to be crammed with 40 to 50 people. It is also normal for people to carry sacks or baskets on the car. Most people don't care what others bring on the car, but it is a different matter if you bring "biological weapons" on the car and threaten others.

The passengers were making a lot of noise and the conductor was also having a headache. It would be troublesome if the chicken shit fell on the car and someone would step on it... Tsk, that scene is simply unbearable to imagine.

The conductor stood up and shouted, "The lady with the chicken, please move forward. Everyone, please make way for her. I have an old cardboard box here. Please bring the chicken here."

The conductor felt very distressed. She kept the old cardboard box in the car in case she needed to use it when she needed to move things around. Although it was quite old, she could still get some money by sending it to the scrap yard.

Originally the aisle was very crowded, but after the conductor said that, other passengers immediately made way. The old lady was stared at by the conductor and a group of passengers. She had no choice but to squeeze forward. When she got to the front, the crowd suddenly closed back up.

It was naturally impossible for the aunt to squeeze back with the cardboard box. She was "standing as punishment" in front of the ticket seller. She didn't dare to complain to the ticket seller. Ticket sellers were very arrogant these days. If you really made them angry, they might throw you on the road.

Shen Shaoyuan curled his lips.

Fu Mingze, who was across the aisle, also smiled with his eyes closed.

Sometimes Fu Mingze felt strange. With his father-in-law's ability and his wife's cleverness, they were almost starved to death by Cao Mei who robbed them of their food. It was unbelievable when he thought about it. It seemed that Cao Mei could not last more than one round against them.

However, as a member of the young generation of China who grew up under the red flag, Fu Mingze, as a staunch materialist, did not speculate in the direction of ghosts and gods. Instead, he thought that there might be some unspeakable secrets between his father-in-law and daughter-in-law.

Since they didn't say anything, Fu Mingze naturally wouldn't ask.

The journey was very smooth afterwards. Shen Moer was sleeping in a daze and was not until she was woken up by Fu Mingze that she realized that they had arrived at the county.

The family rushed to the examination site. Shen Moer had a good sleep and walked into the examination room refreshed. Fu Mingze and Shen Shaoyuan had nothing to do, so they went to the department store.

Fu Mingze had some cash on him, but as a poor man who had already spent all his money on getting married, he had no excuse to spend it.

Shen Shaoyuan also brought some money with him, but not much. His family had bought a lot of things in the name of marriage, and they had indeed spent most of the family savings. Buying things was secondary. He heard that sometimes you would meet some "receivers" in the department store. He brought two plain gold rings with him today, ready to find a way to give them away if he met them.

It’s just that it’s not very convenient to have a gigolo son-in-law around.

The two of them, each with their own thoughts, wandered around the department store bored. One of them had money in his hand but couldn't buy anything, while the other had something hidden in his pocket and was looking around silently.

When they were walking the second time, Shen Shaoyuan noticed a man wearing glasses and a Liberation suit who was secretly looking at them. He thought for a moment, took out five yuan and gave it to Fu Mingze, saying, "Look, buy some candy and snacks that don't require a ticket. I'm going to the toilet."

Fu Mingze took the money and secretly breathed a sigh of relief: "Okay, I'll buy it and wait for you at the door."

Shen Shaoyuan: "Okay, no rush, take your time."

After Fu Mingze walked away, Shen Shaoyuan looked back at the man in the liberation suit and walked out slowly.

Don’t look at the man dressed like a cadre, Shen Shaoyuan guessed correctly, this man is really a "receiver".

You need tickets to buy things these days. Tickets for big items like watches and bicycles are hard to come by for ordinary people, but many people need them when they get married. If friends and relatives can't get them, they have to buy them.

These tickets naturally did not appear out of nowhere; they were all "collected" by someone specifically.

This is the business that men in the liberation costumes do.

Of course, he accepts tickets and physical objects as well, but he usually receives watches, bicycles and the like, and rarely receives things like gold rings.

After the "Four Olds" campaign, jade and antiques were worthless, but gold was still valuable. In order to replenish its gold reserves, the state had been purchasing gold from the public. There was also gold trading on the black market, but Jiangbei County was not a wealthy place. The common people had very little gold, and even less after the government purchased it.

The man in liberation suit was very happy to see Shen Shaoyuan take out two plain gold rings. There were few of these things on the market, so they were easy to sell.

Both of them could see that the other was not someone who could be easily fooled, so they didn't play any tricks. They both knew the price, so they quickly exchanged the money and the goods.

"Brother, if you still have goods, come over at this time next month." The man in Jiefang suit looked sincere. Although he was wearing glasses, he spoke with a sense of gangsterism. "You can go out and ask around. I, Shao, am the most honest in business. If it were someone else, they would definitely bargain with you."

Shen Shaoyuan's eyes twinkled, and he said with a smile, "These are all the child's mother's dowry. If we weren't so tight on money, we wouldn't be willing to sell them."

He didn't say yes, nor did he say no. The man in Jiefang suit smiled and didn't ask any more questions. He just said, "Okay, I'll contact you later." After that, he turned around and left quickly.

Shen Shaoyuan walked out slowly from the other end of the alley, wandered around the area, and then returned to the front of the department store. Then he saw his son-in-law waiting there with a lot of bags.

"Why did you buy so many things?"

Fu Mingze smiled and said, "I'm lucky. I happened to come across some things that don't require tickets. Mo'er has been working hard recently, so I wanted to buy more for her to replenish her body."

Shen Shaoyuan was surprised: "I didn't notice it just now. In this case, why don't we go back and buy some more?" Anyway, he had just changed the money.

Fu Mingze's smile froze for a moment, but he immediately said, "I bought quite a lot. It should be enough for the time being. If you buy too much, it will go bad easily. Besides, it's getting late. I'm afraid Mo'er will come out soon."

Shen Shaoyuan always puts his daughter first. After hearing what Fu Mingze said, he nodded immediately: "Yes, let's go there quickly, so that Mo'er won't be able to find us when she comes out."

Fu Mingze secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Some of the things he bought did not require tickets, but some did require tickets. If he really went back to buy another one, he would be exposed.

The two of them quickly returned to the entrance of the examination room. As soon as they arrived at the door, they heard the sound of a ringing bell coming from inside.

Shen Shaoyuan: "Thank goodness you reminded me, otherwise when we go shopping and come back, Moer will definitely be out."

How can buying things be more important than having a daughter?

Fu Mingze knew that to his father-in-law, his daughter was more important than the sky falling, so he was not surprised.

They waited for a few more minutes before candidates came out one after another.

"Strange things happen every year, but this year there are more of them. It's strange enough that you have to take an exam to become a regular employee, but there are actually people tearing up the exam papers in the exam room."

"What's so strange about this? She didn't tear up her own test paper, she tore up someone else's test paper."

"And she said she was just being careless. That's ridiculous. Who would accidentally tear up the previous student's paper when handing it in? If that female comrade hadn't been quick-witted, she would have succeeded."

"No, do you all think that comrade did it on purpose? But she herself said that she didn't even know the comrade in front of her, so why did she tear up the comrade's test paper for no reason?"

"She said she didn't know her, so she didn't know her? Actually, many people should know that female comrade. She is Shen Moer from Liuqiao Brigade Primary School in Liuqiao Commune. She won the second prize at the provincial level in a painting competition with two students a while ago. The teachers and students present at the commendation meeting that day should all know her, right?"

"Hey, now that you mention it... I heard that Liuqiao Commune had secured a permanent position for her?! That's really hard to say."

Several teachers were walking and talking when they were suddenly stopped by two handsome men. "Hello, comrades, is this Shen Moer from Yangliu Brigade of Liuqiao Commune that you were talking about? What happened?"

Several teachers looked at each other, and one of them said, "Comrade Shen Moer had an accident when she handed in her paper. The comrade behind her accidentally pulled her paper and almost tore it. But don't worry, the paper was only torn, and it shouldn't affect the grading."

"Where is she?" Shen Shaoyuan asked.

"The examiner is still trying to understand the situation. It should be out soon."

Fu Mingze: "Okay, thank you."

The father-in-law and son-in-law waited for a long time, and when most of the people taking the exam had left, they finally saw Shen Moli coming out.