Chapter 80 Chapter 80 Liu Xiangxiang's tragic experience. ...
Lin Nanjiang was always worried that their schedule was too tight and would exhaust his wife, so he had been keeping an eye on her during the past two days. Today, he went even further, as he started chanting Buddhist scriptures right after dinner.
But Liu Suqin felt that she could do it. She had just finished moving bricks, and it would not affect her at all to catch the train tomorrow morning. It was her own choice to have a career and a family, so how could she not even have this little energy?
Faced with someone's shouting, she chose not to listen. After dinner, she slowly checked their packed luggage to make sure nothing was left behind. Then she sat down on the sofa, teased the little kids whose faces showed that they wanted to cuddle with their mothers, and talked to her younger brother and cousin.
"How long have you been working here and how much have you gained?" As an experienced soup maker, Liu Suqin got straight to the point.
Liu Ping and Liu Xiangxiang sat up straight, like newbies being called out by their boss. "Including the overtime we've been working for the past two weeks, it's been exactly six months since I started at the factory. What do you mean by reaping the rewards? Is it my salary and my savings?"
At this mention, Liu Ping sat up straighter and answered loudly, "I should have made three or four thousand in the past six months. This month, I received two months' salary at once, which was over a thousand. The day before yesterday, I also received overtime pay for recent work. All together, I've made over fifteen thousand. I haven't had time to spend it. Plus, I saved over a thousand before, so I only need three hundred to make three thousand."
I originally had more than 3,000 yuan, but I'm going back to my hometown for the New Year. I just received the latest overtime pay from the factory, and then I heard my cousin saying that my eldest sister and others helped pay for the train tickets, so I should give them a New Year's gift to show my gratitude, and I should also show my filial piety to my parents and elders.
Then they wandered around the streets for the past two days, saying that they were on vacation, but in fact they spent money like water. Every time they went home, they had to carry large and small bags. Not only did their wallets suffer a heavy blow, but their bodies were also very tired. They might as well have just been carrying bricks in the factory until the end of time.
However, Liu Ping is just careless, not heartless. Every time his cousin Liu Xiangxiang reminds him of these things, he is still very cooperative and generous, and acts like an elder. For example, when they received their first month's salary, Liu Xiangxiang said that she had troubled her cousin too much when she came to Shenzhen, and wanted to give half of her salary as a thank you, but her cousin was not short of money, and if she bought her a gift directly, she would definitely be rejected.
It just so happened that they had seen their cousin and brother-in-law's friends visiting their home, and they picked out gifts directly for Xiao Fangfang. The cheap ones were clothes, shoes, and toys, and the expensive ones were gold and silver locks. They were very generous. Every time the cousins finished their politeness, they would accept the gifts with a smile on their faces, which meant that they had given the right things. Liu Xiangxiang felt that she had no other knowledge, but she could still copy homework, so she thought about going to the gold shop to see if there were any gold jewelry with good meaning and suitable prices, and pick one for Xiao Fangfang, and asked Liu Ping if he wanted to join them.
That time she asked her younger brother was purely out of politeness. Liu Xiangxiang privately thought that it didn't matter what Liu Ping did. He was a child who was not yet an adult, and they were her sister. Choosing gifts with her showed that he was polite and grateful. Not giving anything could also be said to be a sign of a good relationship with his sister and brother-in-law.
But she was different. There was a difference between them as cousins. Moreover, Liu Ping was invited by her cousin, while she came uninvited.
Although after arriving in Shenzhen, her cousin and her uncle's family treated her and Liu Ping equally. During the first few days after arriving, they took all of them out to eat, drink and have fun, and her cousin and brother-in-law paid for it, allowing them to experience what it was like to eat delicious food and drink spicy drinks without spending a penny. They even regarded her as a "child who had not grown up" with Liu Ping, and she was always included in the snacks, soda and ice cream they bought for Liu Ping.
Later, they were sent to the factory dormitory to settle down. My cousin and aunt also packed two sets of luggage. Except for the bedding and a few changes of clothes that she carried from far away, all other supplies in the dormitory were bought by my cousin.
The more thoughtful and enthusiastic they were, the more Liu Xiangxiang could not forget her original rudeness. After the impulse, she regained her rationality, and the guilt and shame of forcibly begging for food gradually rose in her heart.
The more I think about it, the more I regret it. I feel like slapping myself in the face when I wake up in the middle of the night.
Yes, Liu Xiangxiang thought that her behavior at the time was begging, the kind of begging that made her stand upright and be righteous, as if the whole world owed her something.
In fact, she is just thick-skinned, and since she has no money in her pocket, she feels at ease that it is okay for them to do anything for her. This is what people call a person with bare feet who is not afraid of those wearing shoes.
That’s right, Liu Xiangxiang has been working for several years, and her pockets are even cleaner than her cousin Liu Ping’s.
Because she used to be a good girl, she gave two-thirds of her monthly salary to her mother, and spent the remaining one-third on food and drink and occasionally buying clothes. She lived a carefree life and never thought about running away.
This is probably why Aunt Liu would never agree to her coming to Shenzhen. In the county, she could confidently help her keep her salary, but in Shenzhen, the sky is high and the emperor is far away, and no matter how much money she earns, it will have nothing to do with her family.
Liu Xiangxiang ran away to Shenzhen without her mother's knowledge, so Aunt Liu naturally wouldn't give her a penny. But her father, Uncle Liu, and her elder brother, Liu Laogen, were both henpecked and strictly controlled by their wives, so the family savings had nothing to do with the two brothers.
Fortunately, Uncle Liu is relatively smart and saves some money privately. He likes to smoke and drink a little wine. If he doesn't save some money, he really won't be able to survive.
Uncle Liu spent a lot of money for his eldest daughter. He took out all his private money and borrowed some from his drinking buddies. He barely got together a hundred yuan, which he stuffed into his eldest brother's pocket before leaving. He said it was for his daughter's travel expenses, and if there was any left, he would help pass it on to his eldest daughter. The girl probably couldn't even get two yuan on her.
When Liu Laogen heard that his niece was in such a miserable state, he was unwilling to use the money. After the two parties met, he returned it to Liu Xiangxiang intact and said that he would pay for the travel expenses.
Anyway, they took the cheapest hard seat on the train, which cost 30 yuan per person, which he, as an uncle, could afford.
Liu Xiangxiang went to Shenzhen with the hundred yuan given by her father. In the first few days, she ate and stayed at her cousin's house. Not only did she have no place to spend money, but she could also earn some money from time to time. Because after they went out shopping, her cousin and his wife liked to ask her and Liu Ping, the "two kids", to run errands and buy things. Every time after shopping, there would always be three or five yuan left over. They would wave their hands and say that they would keep it as pocket money and they didn't have to return it.
However, after receiving the errand fee twice, she felt embarrassed to take advantage of him again and silently gave the opportunity to make money to Liu Ping.
The boy could earn at least ten dollars a day, and he would always grin and be as happy as a 200-pound kid.
When they started working in the factory, the hundred yuan her father gave her finally came in handy.
The factory provides food and accommodation, and the dormitory environment is nothing to complain about, but the food is really a bummer.
It’s not that the food is bad, but it’s just not to my taste. As a person from Jiangxi Province who loves spicy food, the bland food in the cafeteria is tolerable for one or two meals occasionally, but after more than two meals, it becomes difficult to swallow.
Even if they can go to my cousin's house and eat a big meal on the first of every month to make up for their poor stomachs, it is only a temporary solution. It takes strength to drive a screw, and only when you have a full stomach can you have the strength to force even the most unpalatable food into your mouth. After a long time, eating becomes like torture, and making money becomes less joyful.
Liu Ping was the first to lose his patience and suggested going out to buy some food to satisfy their hunger.
Liu Xiangxiang wanted to refuse in her mind, but her mouth was very honest. She covered her empty wallet and followed her little brother, and started going out for a meal every few days.
The living conditions here are good, the food has been greatly improved, and the salary is still high. The brother and sister feel that the sky is bluer, the water is clearer, and the world has become beautiful again.
Li Hong complained that the food around the factory was expensive and not tasty. That was because she came from a province known for its good food, and had tasted delicacies from all over the country in the snack streets outside the customs. She had eaten a lot of good food, and her standards had become higher. But for young and inexperienced people like Liu Xiangxiang and Liu Ping, the snack stalls and small restaurants nearby were still good. The food was fresh, and the taste was the best compared to the food in the cafeteria.
Of course, things outside are really expensive.
When they learned how much a serving of fried noodles cost at Lin Nanjiang's place, Liu Ping, Liu Xiangxiang and the others reacted in the same way as Qian Juxiang, and they all muttered in their hearts about these two black-hearted bosses.
Later, they gradually understood the prices here. They were quite accepting of their own pricing, but they still complained about others selling at the same price.
Although there was no fried noodle stall in front of their factory, there were already wonton stalls and rice noodle stalls. Out of curiosity, they pooled their money and bought a serving of dry fried beef noodles.
After wiping the grease from the corners of his mouth after eating, Liu Xiaodi gave a sharp comment: It's not as delicious as the one cooked by my brother-in-law, and there are only two thin slices of beef. He still dares to sell it at the same price as my brother-in-law's. What a black-hearted boss!
Liu Xiangxiang deeply agreed. In fact, she thought the food at this stall tasted good, with rich oil and red sauce, and it didn't matter if there was less beef, but he shouldn't have cut corners and sold it at such a high price!
Liu Xiangxiang hated the prices at the factory because she was short of money and had to be very frugal. She didn't dare go out to improve her meals more than three times a week. By the time she got her first paycheck, the support her father gave her had been spent and she was almost out of food.
Liu Xiangxiang will always remember the two days before she received her salary. She was so worried that she tossed and turned in the middle of the night and couldn't sleep. She bit the quilt and had all kinds of random thoughts. One moment, she was suddenly kicked out of the factory before receiving her salary, and was penniless and destitute. The next moment, her boss got into trouble and withheld her salary, and the cafeteria was no longer free. She had no money to eat and was starving.
Every situation scared her so much that she dared not close her eyes.
Fortunately, what she worried about did not happen. Not only did the factory pay her salary on time, but the amount of salary for the first month exceeded her expectations, reaching a full 500 yuan.
For Liu Xiangxiang, who only had a single-digit salary, this was a sudden wealth. Her first reaction after receiving her salary was to burst into tears of joy. The Shenzhen Stock Exchange was indeed full of gold!
The second reaction was that she made money, and first of all she should thank her cousin for her help and support during this period.
Unfortunately, her ability is limited, and taking out half of her salary to prepare gifts is already her greatest sincerity.
Liu Xiangxiang originally didn't want to drag Liu Ping along, as she wanted to prepare the gifts herself. However, she had promised her aunt to keep an eye on this lively little cousin. They had been inseparable except for sleeping for several months after entering the factory, so she finally asked him what he thought. If he was undecided, she would go alone.
Unexpectedly, this guy was quite generous and agreed without any hesitation. In the end, they each contributed half of their salary, pooling 500 yuan. Xiao Fangfang bought a peace locket with floating flowers and good water content.
Xiao Fangfang has been wearing it for the past few months. When they came over two days ago, they found that her peace locket had a new red string and a small gold bead on it, making it look more delicate and lovely. It can also be seen that this piece of jade is the little one's new favorite.
Liu Xiangxiang and Liu Ping were both very happy.
Because of this generous gift, they didn't have to spend so much money on New Year's greetings. One of them agreed to buy clothes for Xiao Fangfang, and the other to buy matching shoes, bags and toys.
In Liu Ping's heart, Xiao Fangfang is very cute, but he cannot forget his nephews and nieces in his hometown, especially his eldest nephew Liu Qiang. When he learned to call him uncle, he was still a child himself. He basically grew up following his uncle. The two are uncle and nephew, but in fact they are more like brothers. It is said that when you become rich, you should remember your friends. Now that he is making a lot of money in the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, how can he ignore his good nephew who is far away in his hometown?
He bought beautiful clothes for Xiao Fangfang, and his nephews and nieces in his hometown also bought a set according to the same label. As an elder, he has to treat everyone equally.
He spent more than two hundred yuan on his nephews and nieces, and then bought himself a set of clothes, picked out a coat each for his parents, and his sister-in-law also had to express his gratitude. After such a large purchase, Liu Ping's huge sum of money was gone before he could even warm it up. For the first time, he realized the true meaning of his sister's words, "Earn money in Shenzhen and spend it in Shenzhen, and don't take a penny home."
This place is both a gold-mining city and a den of money-spending, so he can't be careless.
Seeing Liu Ping's explanation so clearly, Liu Xiangxiang also confessed honestly, "Liu Ping and I have similar salaries, but I spend less, so I have saved about 3,000."
Her family is not as prosperous as her uncle's family. She has no nephews and nieces to take care of, but she has parents and two younger brothers. Because she experienced the embarrassment of being penniless this time, she went from living paycheck to paycheck to the other extreme. This time, apart from preparing gifts for her cousin's family, Liu Xiangxiang, including herself, did not bring anything for her family. She only thought about giving a few hundred yuan of private money to her father after returning home, and giving red envelopes to her two younger brothers each, and saving the rest.
After this experience, she fully understood one thing: only the money in her own hands truly belongs to her.
Liu Suqin: ...
Uh, Liu Ping is fine, but why did my cousin so carelessly tell me all her savings? That wasn't what she was asking about.
Although she was surprised, it didn't stop her from giving a thumbs up. "Very impressive. You two are both better than when I first joined the factory."
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