Chapter 96 Work-Related Matters
"Mom, say it again, I didn't quite hear you."
Jiang Xixi said this to save face for Wei's mother, otherwise she would be criticized by her daughter-in-law and lose face.
But in the end, all her hard work was in vain.
"Third daughter-in-law, Mom wants you to find a job for your eldest and second sisters-in-law at your department store. Also, aren't you an office worker? Try to find them an office job too, and it would be even better if they had some kind of official position." After saying this, Wei's mother looked at Jiang Xixi expectantly, hoping to get the answer she wanted from her.
As for Xixi, she simply smiled, a smile tinged with sarcasm and speechlessness.
"Mom, do you really think I own this department store? Looking for jobs? You're just asking me to give them both jobs directly, why be so subtle?"
"Find a job that's easy and doesn't require much effort, with some kind of official position? How dare you even dream of that! That's all I have to say for today. I have no ability to 'find' jobs for anyone. If you're so capable, go to a department store and follow their requirements and procedures yourself. Whether you can hire someone or not is entirely up to your own skill."
Jiang Xixi's words were utterly impolite, practically throwing Wei's mother's face to the ground and stomping on it.
Mother Wei was naturally furious, panting heavily.
"You heartless wretch! It's understandable that you don't help your sister-in-law because she treats you badly. But your second sister-in-law hasn't done anything to you. She always helps you with everything. You won't even help her find a job. You're such an ingrate."
Jiang Xixi raised an eyebrow upon hearing this.
Ha, Wei Ersao? She's really wearing that mask well.
If I hadn't overheard those words last time, I might not have seen through her true colors.
"Mom, don't waste your time. We're just two people from the countryside with no connections. It wasn't easy for us to get to where we are today. I'm not asking you to help us, but at least don't hold us back!"
"I'm not trying to be mean, but if this happened to my second brother, you probably wouldn't even mention it! You'd be afraid it would affect his future. Don't rush to deny it; I know your personality. There's no need to argue."
Seeing that Wei's mother's lips trembled a few times but she didn't say anything to refute it, Jiang Xixi sneered inwardly.
It seems I'm aware that she hasn't been fair to everyone!
"I was just thinking that your family helps each other and is all doing well..."
Before he could finish speaking, Jiang Xixi interrupted him.
"Mom, that's meaningless. Mutual help? What a joke. I think it should be Wei Laicheng and I providing targeted poverty alleviation for everyone in our Wei family. Don't say that again. Nobody's a fool."
After Jiang Xixi finished speaking, she pushed aside Wei's mother and walked into the room next door, closing the door behind her.
"Laicheng, look at your wife!"
"Mom, go back. This is impossible." Looking at her third son's indifferent expression, Wei's mother felt a chill in her heart.
They're all her good sons! They're all the kind of people who forget their mothers after getting married.
Wei's mother stormed out of Wei Laicheng's small house, slamming the door shut with a loud bang as she left.
After his mother left, Wei Laicheng stood there blankly for a long time, his expression very calm, but for some reason, he seemed a little sad.
"Let's go read a book. Don't we already know what kind of person she is?" Jiang Xixi saw Wei Laicheng's appearance after coming out and, afraid that he would overthink things, quickly interrupted him.
Wei Laicheng smiled at Jiang Xixi.
"Come on, let's go read a book. By the way, honey, what do you want for lunch today? I'll make it for you."
Seeing that Wei Laicheng had returned to his usual self, Jiang Xixi breathed a sigh of relief.
"What do you want to eat? Didn't Xiaomi give us some dried mushrooms a while ago? I bought some pork ribs yesterday but haven't cooked them yet, so let's make a pork rib and mushroom stew. I remember the one you made last time was pretty good..."
The conversation between the two was very warm, but the situation of Wei's mother, who left their house, was not so clear.
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"Mom, what did Jiang Xixi say? Can she help me find a job?"
Almost as soon as Mother Wei stepped into the Wei family's gate, everyone in the Wei family sitting in the courtyard stood up at the same time.
Everyone looked on with anticipation, with Zhang Meiya and Wei Ersao showing the most excitement.
For some reason, seeing this scene made Wei's mother feel extremely bored.
She didn't say anything, but went straight to the only chair left in the yard, sat down, and picked up the hot water next to the table to drink.
Seeing that Wei's mother did not answer, Wei's second sister-in-law gave Wei's second brother a wink.
"Mom, what's wrong? Did my third brother's wife upset you? Don't take it to heart."
"What, I won't argue with her? Then I'll argue with you guys! Besides, who was I going to see her for?"
As Wei's mother spoke, she glanced at her daughter-in-law, who was hiding behind her second son, and her tone was full of dissatisfaction.
"Oh, Mom, look at what you're saying. My wife is doing this for the good of our family, isn't she? She has a job, and since we haven't separated our household yet, won't the money go to the family commune and end up in your hands, Mom?"
Seeing that things were going badly for his wife and mother, Brother Wei was extremely anxious. Fortunately, he had done this kind of thing many times and had some experience, so he immediately started to smooth things over.
"Hmph, that's easy for you to say." Mother Wei snorted coldly, but at least her tone had softened considerably.
"You two shouldn't even think about it. I went to ask the third brother's family today, and judging from her attitude, this is simply impossible."
"If you two already knew there were positions at the department store, why didn't you take the exam yourselves? Why did you have to ask Jiang Xixi for help, making me suffer this humiliation?"
Wei's mother sounded puzzled. At that time, her third son and his wife had no connections whatsoever, yet others were able to find them jobs.
At least they still have inside information and time to prepare, so why does this thing seem even more difficult?
Upon hearing this, Sister-in-law Wei didn't say anything, but the expression on her face was somewhat indescribable.
Zhang Meiya, standing next to her, spoke without any restraint.
"What the heck? An entrance exam? This exam is specifically designed for those with connections. We wouldn't have known if someone hadn't let it slip."
Competing with the relatives and children of those department store leaders? We don't have the ability to do that. You're just talking without any sense of the situation.
I don't care. You failed to do a good job on the previous few times I asked you to do things, and now I'm suffering so much. You definitely have to make it up to me.
Otherwise, I'll take Xiaohu away. After all, I'm his biological mother, and it's only right that I take him with me."
Zhang Meiya directly threatened him.
What kind of life has she been living lately? It's completely different from what she was living at the Wei family's house. Not to mention anything else, just eating that coarse, dark grain and sweet potato vines every day makes her mouth taste bitter.
With a husband who would punch her every now and then, Zhang Meiya felt that her life was truly filled with bitterness.
She learned the news from a close friend of a relative who works at a department store.
She has to get this job, no matter what it takes.
"My God, you, as his mother, know what kind of life Xiaohuzi is living by your side. He's only been back for a few days and is already going to mistreat him again."
How could you, as a mother, be so heartless?
Wei's mother was furious. Thinking of her grandson's pitiful state after she brought him home that time, she really wanted to slap Zhang Meiya twice.
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