"Don't worry, Auntie, I can make the decision. It's even easier to handle things with my parents, as long as there's enough money!"
Before choosing a candidate, Chen Lijuan raised the issue of the bride price. After screening, she kept the few candidates from before, otherwise there would have been more.
Shen Daqiang eagerly pledged his loyalty: "Auntie, our family has already prepared more than enough for a wife, she certainly won't be lacking in status!"
Shen Daqiang's full beard made him look much older than he was, and when Chen Zhaodi first met him, she even thought he was only about ten years younger than her.
Chen Zhaodi suddenly felt short of breath: "Lijuan, you can't be foolish! He'll be old enough to be your father soon!"
Chang Meiying added fuel to the fire: "Uncle!"
Shen Daqiang looked helpless and was about to explain his age, which was completely inconsistent with his appearance, when Chen Lijuan gave him a look, and he immediately stood obediently beside her as a guard.
Zhou Hongyu found it strange that Chen Lijuan, despite her surname being Chen, did not carry any of the dullness typical of the Chen family.
She began to consider whether or not to hire Chen Lijuan into the store.
Although Chen Zhaodi is known as the "nuclear-powered donkey" and is a "three-year-old," she takes things one step at a time and needs constant supervision; she cannot be negligent.
If a reliable and intelligent person could come to the shop, her idyllic life would be even more comfortable.
She had originally chosen Xianglan, but she was snatched away by a swan that appeared out of nowhere. Now, another girl, Chen Lijuan, who also seems quite clever, has come along. She is quite lucky.
Chen Lijuan: "Auntie, he looks older than I am. Everyone in the family compound can testify to that. He just turned 26, which is six years older than me. I think it would be great to marry him!"
Chen Zhaodi still refused to agree: "What's so good about it? Such a big matter should be decided by your parents. You're just a young girl, don't get involved. Quickly explain things to them, apologize, and we'll pretend this never happened!"
"Gu!"
Chen Lijuan gritted her teeth and walked over: "Let me tell you!"
She leaned close to Chen Zhaodi's ear and whispered.
As Chen Zhaodi listened to the reasons she gave, her expression began to soften, and finally she stamped her foot and agreed!
"But when you get home, don't drag me into this!"
Zhou Hongyu is afraid of her mother, and so is she!
If Chen Biandan's wife complains to Chen Pozi, Chen Zhaodi will definitely have to bear the brunt of that resentment.
Chen Lijuan nodded: "Auntie, after we get our marriage certificate at the Civil Affairs Bureau, I'll give you a big red envelope as a matchmaker's gift!"
Chen Zhaodi was a little embarrassed, but she never refused to accept money: "You know that's good!"
Chen Lijuan and Shen Daqiang went to the side to talk, discussing their plans to go back to Chen Biandan's house to propose marriage later.
Zhou Hongyu couldn't help but blink, and she asked Chen Zhaodi, "Are you really going to marry me?"
"certainly!"
Chen Zhaodi leaned closer with a mysterious look on her face: "She said her family is biased, and relying on her parents to find someone is definitely not as good as finding someone herself. She's young and doesn't know anyone, so she thought she might as well take this opportunity to find someone!"
"We knew them well. The Grain Bureau's family compound was located there, so it couldn't be too bad. At the time, a group of people gathered around and knew the situation of these families. She chose the one who caught her eye from among the few she was most confident in!"
Chen Zhaodi clapped her hands excitedly: "You know what, young people are really clever! I couldn't think of that. What do you think, should I...?"
"Stop!" Zhou Hongyu suddenly raised her voice.
“Huaying and Lijuan are different. Huaying is gentle and kind, while Lijuan is impulsive and energetic. If you try to copy them blindly, you will only harm your child!”
Chen Zhaodi thought that made sense and nodded: "Then I'll keep looking!"
Zhou Hongyu didn't forget to give Chen Zhaodi some instructions: "If Chen Lijuan asks to work at the store, you should hire her, and her salary should be paid through the company account!"
Previously, when the new store was short-staffed, Chen Zhaodi suggested hiring people from her family. The money was paid from her own accounts, and Zhou Hongyu would settle the total with her later to prevent Chen Zhaodi from taking advantage of her family.
"Use the public accounts!" Chen Zhaodi exclaimed in surprise.
Chen Lijuan has gotten incredibly lucky and caught the eye of the God of Wealth; she's about to become rich!
Chen Zhaodi still didn't believe it: "I don't think she'll necessarily come!"
Zhou Hongyu smiled charmingly: "Then let's take a gamble. If she doesn't come, I'll give you the spot to choose!"
Chen Zhaodi was overjoyed. Then she...she would be treated like royalty when she returned to her parents' home!
"There has to be a deadline, right?"
"Within a week!"
Zhou Hongyu spoke with certainty, saying that everyone had witnessed Chen Lijuan's efficiency and that she wouldn't be slow.
On the other side, Chen Lijuan hurriedly arranged the things Shen Daqiang needed to do, and without waiting for another day, she took Shen Daqiang home.
As Chang Meihua and the others were listening to her leader's talk about going to the Pacific Ocean, they suddenly saw the culprit leave with an older man.
She quickly shouted, "Chen Zhaodi, how could she just leave like that without giving me an explanation!"
Chen Zhaodi retorted firmly: "She has the legs, I can only offer a few words of advice, what can I do!"
Chang Meihua was furious, but there was nothing she could do.
Seeing that the Chang family elders were about to say something, Zhou Hongyu spoke first: "Mom and Dad, Lijuan is planning to marry that boy. You two should discuss how much of a red envelope our family should give!"
The elderly Chang couple were astonished: "She's married off already!"
It's easier than eating and sleeping!
Even Chang Meihua frowned.
Leader Chang Meihua laughed heartily: "Young people are so energetic! Once they've chosen someone, they'll marry them. It's a good marriage! After getting the marriage certificate, they can hurry up and have babies!"
"By the way, Qiangzi's family has rural household registration in Beijing. According to the policy, are they allowed to have two children...?"
As she talked, she went off to gossip with others.
Now that things have come to this, Zhou Hongyu doesn't want to stay here anymore. As for whether Chang Meihua will settle accounts with Chen Chaodi, that's none of her business.
I don't care.
Sure enough, she hadn't gone far with Chang Meiying when a commotion broke out behind them.
*
The next morning, Chen Lijuan personally delivered the wedding candies to the store.
After receiving the wedding candy, Chen Zhaodi wanted her to leave, praying that she wouldn't mention finding a job.
If Chen Lijuan doesn't mention work after this week, she can use the spot given to her by Zhou Hongyu to go back to her parents' home and enjoy the treatment of an emperor.
Chen Lijuan got straight to the point: "Auntie, we've got our marriage certificate, but we don't plan to have a wedding banquet. Getting married is considered starting a family, so Auntie, I wanted to ask if the shop is still hiring?"
Chen Zhaodi clutched her head in anguish: "Zhao!"
She gritted her teeth and told him about her job and benefits, which were completely different from when she was recruited to be a black slave. Chen Lijuan's eyes lit up instantly.
Although the Shen family had rural household registration, they were still able to provide Chen Lijuan with a job, replacing her mother-in-law's job as a sanitation worker with her.
Chen Lijuan thought about it and didn't agree. She had seen Zhou Hongyu at the Grain Bureau's residential compound that day, and she had a vague feeling that if she came to the store to ask, she might be able to get a better job.
She made the right decision to come!
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