Chapter 430 Hello, Sister-in-law
At five o'clock, Yao Shula and Lei Jingwu sat in the Lei family's living room.
All the members of the Lei family who were supposed to come arrived together. Everyone was waiting for Yao Shula and Lei Jingwu. After Lei Jingwu and Yao Shula came in together, everyone of Lei Jingwu's generation stood up.
"Hello, elder brother! Hello, elder sister-in-law!"
Although Lei's second aunt and cousin were still seated, they greeted Yao Shula and Lei Jingwu with smiles on their faces.
"Keigo and Shura are here! Please have a seat!"
"Please have a seat! The tea has just been brewed; you've come at the perfect time!"
"Come and sit down, we've been waiting for you!"
Lei Jingwu and Yao Shula did not refuse and sat down on the sofa in the middle.
Lei's second aunt gave Lei Jingqiu a wink, signaling him to pour tea for Lei Jingwu and Yao Shula.
Lei Jingqiu quickly got up and poured tea for Yao Shula and Lei Jingwu, then lowered his head and sat down to the side.
After chatting about this and that for a while, Aunt Lei finally brought up the topic of Lei Jingqiu's work.
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“Jingwu, Shula, you two are the eldest brother and sister-in-law, and Jingqiu is your younger brother. Tell me, is it appropriate to send Jingqiu to the Bureau of Industry and Commerce?” Aunt Lei said with a sigh.
Lei Jingwu smiled, said nothing, picked up his teacup and took a sip.
Yao Shula also picked up her teacup and took a sip.
Everyone remained silent, staring at the silent couple.
After putting down her teacup, Yao Shula slowly spoke under the watchful gaze of Lei's second aunt.
"Second Aunt, do you think it's not good for Jingqiu to go to the Industry and Commerce Bureau?" Yao Shula threw the question to Lei's second aunt.
Aunt Lei immediately began to sigh.
“Other people’s children would definitely think it’s a good opportunity, but our Jingqiu… If Jingqiu goes, he’ll have to start from the lower-level supervisory office.”
He could work in an office for two years and then slowly climb the ranks, but with the Industry and Commerce Bureau... no matter how high he climbs, given Jingqiu's abilities, he'd be at most a section-level cadre or something.
To go any further... that's practically impossible.
I thought that Jingqiu had just started working, so he definitely needed to choose the right path.
I've inquired, and there are openings in the tax bureau of Jing'an District and the public security bureau of Xuhui District this year, but those positions are... in high demand.
However, if our old man were to make a phone call, then it would definitely be a done deal.
"Keigo, Shura, don't you think this is a lifelong commitment? If we choose the right path, things will be easier for Keigo in the future, right?"
After finishing her sentence, Second Aunt Lei looked at Lei Jingwu and Yao Shula with anticipation.
Lei Jingwu didn't speak, but his brows furrowed slightly.
Yao Shula still had a smile on her face. She took another sip of tea before putting the teacup down.
"Second Aunt, look at what you're saying. Grandpa must have his reasons for arranging for Jingqiu to go to the Industry and Commerce Bureau."
Every job exists for a reason, and there is no distinction of high or low status in serving the people. If Grandpa heard you saying this, he would be angry.
Don't worry about anything else for now. First, occupy the moral high ground. Only in this way can we proceed to the next step in a steady and pragmatic manner.
Yao Shula's words made Lei's second aunt's face stiffen.
"Shura, that's not what I meant..." Aunt Lei quickly explained.
Yao Shula was right. If the old man had heard what she just said, he would probably have been furious again.
But if I don't say it...
This is a matter that will affect my son's entire life!
If you don't choose the right path, you'll fall behind others at every step.
Aunt Lei had a clear idea: she was going to retire in a quiet job, and her husband's job was also a low-paying, unproductive department.
If my son's workplace is also a not-so-good workplace...
"Second Aunt, things are going well with the industry and commerce sector. With the steady development of the social economy and the government's vigorous efforts to promote economic growth, companies are springing up all over the country."
These all require supervision from the Administration for Industry and Commerce, whose functions are quite significant.
Grandpa's arrangement was correct. He should first go to the supervisory office to familiarize himself with the grassroots work, and then be transferred to the bureau in two years. This way, he would have grassroots work experience, and his future career path would be easier.
Grandpa must have considered the matter of Jingqiu.
"Jingqiu's personality will be better after two years of training at the grassroots level," Lei Jingwu added.
Aunt Lei was extremely disappointed and somewhat dissatisfied.
Ultimately, it was because the old man favored his eldest grandson too much.
Before his eldest grandson joined the army, the old man had paved the way for Lei Jingwu, but instead of going, he went and joined the army.
Later, the old man thought that Lei Jingwu should develop his career in the military...
As a result... Lei Jingwu returned to business after being discharged from the army.
The more Aunt Lei thought about it, the more uncomfortable she felt.
She dotes on her eldest grandson so much, and she also dotes on her younger grandson just as much. She often takes him with her, and even takes him with her when she goes out for social events.
Of all the grandchildren in the Lei family, only the eldest grandson or the youngest grandson could be taken out by the old man.
My own child...
The old man couldn't see it at all.
After finally graduating from university and needing to start working, the old man still took this kind of job just to make ends meet for his family...
After thinking for a moment, Aunt Lei decided that if the old man didn't care about this matter anymore, she would go to find Lei Jingwu's mother.
She has connections in Shanghai; if she's willing to help, she can definitely get her son a better job...
However, that would be a bit of a slap in the face to Lei Jingwu and Yao Shula!
Never mind, for her son... she was willing to risk everything.
Just as Aunt Lei was about to change the subject, Yao Shula noticed a problem.
Lei Jingqiu sat to the side with his head down, not saying a word...
That sight... made Yao Shula feel that the child was quite pitiful.
Everyone was discussing Lei Jingqiu's matter today, but he didn't say a word. Yao Shula could imagine that after today, everyone else in the room would think that the old man didn't like Lei Jingqiu...
After thinking for a moment, Yao Shula looked at Lei Jingqiu.
“Jingqiu, what are your own thoughts? Tell me. You’re the one who’s going to do the work. Before you do a job, you not only need to understand it, but you also need to be interested in it!” Yao Shula said with a smile.
Lei Jingqiu, who was suddenly called out by Yao Shula, looked at Yao Shula blankly for a moment, and then said "Ah".
"Can I...can I have an opinion? Shouldn't the adults just discuss and agree on things in these situations?" Lei Jingqiu said softly.
Lei Jingwu and Yao Shula exchanged a glance.
“Jingqiu, tell me yourself, what are your thoughts?” Lei Jingwu asked.
"I...I don't want to work at the Industry and Commerce Bureau either!" Lei Jingqiu said softly.
Lei's second aunt glanced at Lei Jingwu and Yao Shula.
See, even your own son doesn't like going there!
“But I don’t want to work at either of those two places my mother mentioned!” Lei Jingqiu continued.
Second Aunt Lei...
"You don't want to go to work, do you want to fly to the moon?!" Aunt Lei immediately exploded.
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