Zhang Lian stood up and bowed to Zhou Yu. "I'm sorry. I was possessed by the devil that night. Please forgive me."

Without waiting for Zhou Yu to answer, he turned around and bowed to Zhou's father and mother, "I'm sorry!"

Mother Zhou sighed softly, "Sit down!"

Zhang Jiazhong also said that he did not teach his son well and did not expect that he would do such a crazy thing.

Mother Zhou shook her head gently, "Forget it, it's in the past, don't mention it again."

After a tasteless lunch, Zhou Yu and Zhu Hang cleared the table, then went to the kitchen to wash the dishes and pots, while Zhou Niao went out to play.

Zhou wanted to sit still and get the first-hand information. What was the Zhang family going to do?

This time, Zhang's father and son no longer underestimated Zhou Xiang, and understood that she had a great say in this family.

After a long silence, Zhang Jiazhong finally spoke, "I'd like to ask for your help in finding a job for my family member An, even if it's just a temporary job."

Mother Zhou hesitated for a moment before nodding, "Okay. As for which unit, I can't guarantee that. After this, that favor will be exhausted."

"Okay! Thank you."

The Zhang family father and son left, and Zhou's mother fell into deep thought. Zhou wanted to get closer to his mother, "Mom, what kind of favor did he owe to the Zhang family for so long, and in the end he still asked for a job?"

Temporary workers also need favors and money to pave their way. In my previous life, I didn’t know what favors my mother owed to the Zhang family.

Mother Zhou sighed, "Let's ask your two sisters to come and listen!"

Zhou Xiang called his second sister, followed by his future brother-in-law.

"Everyone, sit down!"

The three of them sat upright.

"Actually, this favor concerns your grandfather. Back then..."

It turned out that my grandfather was originally a bandit leader who occupied the mountains in Jiang Province. He kidnapped a lady from a wealthy family as his wife, but the lady was weak and died within a few years.

My grandfather was recruited by the Kuomintang at that time. Later, when the Kuomintang retreated to the south, the team my grandfather was in was abandoned and incorporated into the large domestic force.

My grandmother married my grandfather during this period. After the national liberation, my grandfather was assigned to Huai County, Anhui Province to work as a manager of a tobacco and alcohol company.

Later, she was transferred to the provincial capital to serve as the general manager of the company. The transfer order for my grandmother to the provincial capital had already been issued, but the unrest came.

It is said that my grandfather was reported for having extramarital affairs. Given his life experience, he definitely could not survive this and so he hanged himself.

After hearing the news, my grandmother was bedridden. My mother went to the provincial capital alone to handle my grandfather's funeral, but she couldn't bring back my grandfather's body.

They happened to meet Zhang Jiazhong who was on a large-scale chain reaction. His mother disturbed the guards' sight, so Zhang Jiazhong and his men stole the body out.

Relying on his status as a guard at the time, he sent the body to the crematorium for cremation so that his mother could bring the ashes back.

Everyone in the room was silent. It was difficult to repay such a big favor.

"Mom!" Zhou wanted to break the silence. "Do your best! If possible, find Zhang Lian a formal job in Liu Town or Xu Town. He's not suited to being too far away from home, and his mental endurance is poor. With a formal job, his family's life will be better than others, and we can repay the favor we owe him."

Mother Zhou nodded, "Okay! I'll do my best."

Then he looked at Zhu Hang and said, "I asked you to listen to this story because I didn't want you to have any qualms about what I did to Zhang Lian."

"I understand. Since you made the decision, there must be a reason. I didn't hear about this, and I didn't want to make a fuss about it. After all, Zhou Yu and I only got together after this incident."

"Okay, you're a sensible person."

Zhou's mother went to work, and Zhou Yu and Zhu Hang went there sweetly.

Father Zhou is taking a nap.

Zhou Xiang sat at the table in a daze. In his previous life, he had only heard a few words about his grandfather from his grandfather's mouth. When he was a child, he didn't care about distant things, so he didn't hear them clearly.

Later, I heard from my third brother that my grandfather did have someone else outside, and my grandmother said it when she beat someone to vent her anger.

Now that I think about it, my grandmother’s transfer order to the provincial capital has already arrived, and it was a time when she was full of energy and vigor.

Her grandfather's affair and suicide were like a heavy blow to her. However, her grandfather let it all go, leaving her grandmother to face everything.

So grandma both loves and hates grandpa. She vents her hatred in her daily life and leaves her love to the night and memories.

It turns out that the low crying sound during the night of junior high school in the previous life was not a dream.

Zhou's mother asked for leave again. Zhou wanted to tease her, "People in your class get a full month's salary, but you only get half a month's salary. Do you think it's balanced?"

"It's okay. I have enough confidence. You gave it to me. You don't have to follow me this time. I'll go alone. It's too cold."

"Then, bring enough money and do your best. That way, we can both feel at ease."

Zhou's mother nodded and said, "Don't worry, I will definitely find him a regular job."

Zhou Xiang felt relieved. His mother had many classmates, and now they all relied on connections to get things done. If he gave them enough money and used the connections, things would definitely be done.

This time, my mother traveled alone for a few days and then said she would wait for news at home.

Half a month later, after a few more days of running around, he returned with a letter of introduction and a certificate. "It's done. I'll be working at the Liuzhen Supply and Marketing Cooperative on January 1st. After three months, I'll be evaluated and become a regular employee."

Mother Zhou said to Zhou Xiang with a relaxed smile on her face.

"Did Mom use the third-class merit from that year this time?"

Mother Zhou's smile remained unchanged. "The credit is dead, and I can't use it. This time, I risked my reputation and forced the quota. If this is accomplished, the heavy stone that has been weighing on my heart for nearly twenty years will be lifted."

"Yeah! I've paid him back, including the marriage with my second sister."

Mother Zhou nodded. "Yes, I feel relieved now. Otherwise, I would always feel guilty about having a bad marriage. I hope that after he gets a job, he can find a good partner."

"Thank you for your hard work, Mom. It's already the 28th. I'll ride my bike to Liu Town tomorrow!"

"Okay, you can go by bike. It's really impossible to go to Zhangzhuang without a bike."

In the evening, the Zhou family members breathed a sigh of relief when they learned that the matter was done, especially Zhou Yu, who was really afraid that the Zhang family would take advantage of this favor and threaten his happiness.

On the 29th, the 18th day of the lunar calendar, both Xuzhen and Liuzhen held markets. Zhou Xiang rode his bike through the Liuzhen market, turned through the gate of the grain station, and entered the road to Zhangzhuang.

"Zhou Xiang?"

Zhou wanted to pretend that he didn't hear it. When passing by, he hoped not to meet any acquaintances, but God did not listen to prayers.

"Zhou Xiang, stop."

Zhou wanted to pedal as fast as he could, but the sound coming from behind was getting closer to him.

Zhou Xiang got off the bicycle helplessly, turned around and said to the person chasing him, "Zhong Ling, long time no see!"

Zhong Ling also got off the bike and panted, "Why do you ride faster the more I call you?"