After hearing this, Chen Ming had only one thought: This is too much of a coincidence!
"Wife, from what you're saying, you've always thought you were sold by your older brother? What about your parents? Was there some hidden story back then?"
Chen Ming found it unbelievable. According to his wife, their family was not struggling financially, and her younger brother was even able to attend high school.
Why would someone sell their daughter under such conditions? It's hard to say, though, since normally they wouldn't hold onto a daughter until her twenties and still refuse to let her marry...
Xu Fang's feelings were actually quite complicated. She didn't want to mention Grandpa and Grandma Xu, so she changed the subject and said, "I'll go put my things away first. Go and see why the eldest and second eldest haven't come back yet."
......
Because the steel mill closes earlier than the food factory, and Xu Weiguo took Xu Fang home, he probably wouldn't be back until quite late.
So Huang Qinqin told Zhang Yumei and then took the red eggs that Huang Jiancai had brought over that day and went back to her parents' home.
When Chen Zhaodi saw Huang Qinqin return, she smiled and said, "We were just about to come look for you!"
"Hmm? What a coincidence, Mom. You were planning to call me. Is there something you need?"
Chen Zhaodi came over mysteriously, covered Huang Qinqin's eyes, and said to her, "Wait a minute, let me ask your dad to get ready."
Huang Eryuan took the things in his hands, placed them in front of Huang Qinqin, and then gestured to Chen Zhaodi that he was ready.
Chen Zhaodi released her hands from Huang Qinqin's and said happily, "Ta-da! Girl, look!"
As soon as Huang Qinqin opened her eyes, a piece of paper was stuffed over her nose and eyes. She said helplessly, "Dad, you're holding it too close, I can't see anything..."
Chen Zhaodi then went around to take a look, and sure enough, Huang Eryuan had covered his daughter's face.
She said that when she took her daughter's eyes off her, it seemed like she hit something.
Huang Eryuan quickly took two steps back, and Huang Qinqin finally saw him clearly.
"A Level 1 Fitter Certificate! When did my second brother take the exam? Why didn't he tell me?"
This was the first time Huang Qinqin had ever seen a technician's certificate. It felt a bit like a marriage certificate, both being just a piece of paper.
Huang Jianjun said from the side, "I registered a few days ago, but I didn't tell you because I wasn't sure if I could pass the test."
"After receiving the certificate today, I was planning to come and tell you right away, but you came first."
"By the way, little sister, is there something you need today?"
Huang Qinqin then remembered that she hadn't just come over for a casual visit. She took out the red eggs in her hand and said, "My older cousin came over today, but no one was home, so he came to find me."
"My eldest cousin said that my second cousin's wife gave birth to a son yesterday. Today she came to give us red eggs. Then Grandma told us to go back next month for the full moon celebration, and not to go back this month."
Indeed, Chen Zhaodi calculated the time and realized that she was about to give birth. Since her parents told her to go back next month, she would go back then.
I don't know if my son-in-law will be able to go back with them then.
"Daughter, ask your son-in-law tonight if he can come back with us. If it's inconvenient for him, then you can come back with us."
"Okay, I'll ask Junhui tonight."
Huang Qinqin suddenly remembered that her second brother had been a temporary worker before, but now that he had passed the exam and obtained his certificate, he should be able to become a permanent employee, right?
"Second brother, has the factory said when you'll be officially hired? You've already met the requirements for becoming a permanent employee, right?"
Huang Jianjun was peeling a red egg, about to eat it, when he heard Huang Qinqin ask him a question, so he answered first.
"I've heard that I'll be officially promoted next month, and my salary will increase to 28 yuan a month."
"Moreover, my master said that I am actually capable of taking the Level 2 fitter exam, but I just finished the Level 1 exam and have to wait six months before I can apply for Level 2."
Huang Qinqin thought it was great. Her second brother would soon be promoted to a permanent position, and her eldest brother was participating in provincial training. When her eldest brother became a driver, there might be good news in the family soon.
......
Xu Junhui watched as everyone in the family, except him, was enthusiastically discussing his second aunt's affairs, and he felt isolated by his family.
He only went to work for an afternoon, so why is no one willing to explain what he missed?
Xu Junhui watched them chat from before the meal to after the meal, and even now that he had finished washing the dishes, they were still talking. Finally, he couldn't help but speak up.
"Ahem, Mom and Dad, Qinqin, what are you talking about? Why do I think I heard Auntie? Have you found Auntie?"
Xu Junhui's words silenced them. Everyone was thinking: What's going on? Doesn't he know?
Huang Qinqin was the first to ask, "Junhui, didn't you know? We found our second aunt today..."
Xu Junhui said blankly, "How would I know? I haven't heard any of you mention this since I got home from get off work today."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Yumei immediately looked at Xu Weiguo and rebuked him, "That's where you're wrong! Didn't you go to get your bicycle from Ahui? How could you not explain it to Ahui clearly?"
Xu Weiguo: Σ(-`Д′-?；)? How can you blame him? Didn't the others forget to mention it too?
Zhang Yumei didn't care what he thought; she just wanted to shift the blame first, and then told Xu Junhui what had happened that afternoon.
Xu Junhui felt that Xu Weimin always managed to refresh his understanding of human nature. In his memory, although his third uncle did not show much respect to his aunt.
But his second aunt had always been good to his third uncle, and he couldn't think of any reason why he would do something so beastly.
Fortunately, his second aunt was rescued and has been doing well these past few years. He was quite looking forward to visiting her on his day off.
Before going to bed, Huang Qinqin realized that she had forgotten to ask Xu Junhui if he wanted to go back to her grandparents' house with her.
Huang Qinqin nestled against Xu Junhui's chest and asked, "Junhui, my second cousin's wife gave birth yesterday. Next month, our family is going back to the village for her full-month celebration. Do you want to come with me?"
"Of course I will. Just remind me in advance. If it's not a day off, I'll ask for leave."
"Should we bring something back with us? I don't think I've ever attended a full moon celebration before; I always went with my parents."
This question was also beyond Huang Qinqin's comprehension. She was even younger than Xu Junhui, and she used to sit at the children's table.
Only when Xu Junhui asked her did she realize that she was married, so she had to give a separate gift when attending banquets.
"Well, I'm not too sure either, but it's okay, there's still about a month left. I'll ask Mom when I wake up tomorrow."
That's right. Of all things, eating is the most important, and sleeping is the second most important.
Xu Junhui held Huang Qinqin and prepared to go to sleep.
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