Jiang Ningning kept a faint smile on her face, as if she couldn't understand the tense atmosphere between the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law in the Zhu family. She took the initiative and pulled Aunt Zhu inside, closing the door behind her.
The two daughters-in-law of the Zhu family were so angry that their eyes were about to pop out of their heads.
Jiang Ningning looked so weak and fragile, but unexpectedly she was quite shameless.
Does that mean I have to borrow this food today?
Jiang Ningning opened her mouth and said a few sweet words: "Thank you Aunt Zhu, your skill in steaming big buns is amazing, they are fluffy and soft, I was able to eat two in one go just now."
Aunt Zhu's originally wrinkled face immediately smiled, "You are so polite, kid."
Jiang Ningning helped her sit down at the square wooden table, and quickly poured a glass of water from the ceramic jar into Aunt Zhu's hand. "I have treated you as my own aunt since I was a child. In the entire family compound, you are the only one I am closest to."
The water was warm, but Aunt Zhu felt hot inside.
Over the years, her family, including her grandson, have become accustomed to her dedication, and no one has ever poured her a glass of water.
Ningning is a wise guy! kindness! picture! Report! What a good child.
Aunt Zhu looked at Jiang Ningning again with touched eyes, and felt that something was different.
In the past, when Jiang Ningning spoke, her voice was weak, like a piece of exquisitely decorated high-quality porcelain that would break at the slightest touch.
Perhaps because she was full and full of energy, Jiang Ningning stood in front of him. Her face was as white as porcelain under the white woven lamp and was indescribably beautiful.
Is it really the credit of his two big steamed buns?
Aunt Zhu felt a sense of mission in her heart. "There are still a few steamed buns left in the kitchen. I'll get them all for you."
The two daughters-in-law of the Zhu family: "..."
Finished.
The most unpleasant thing happened.
Jiang Ningning shook her head softly, "Aunt Zhu, you should leave the fine food like steamed buns to Ermao and the others. I appreciate your kindness, and now that something good has happened, you are the first person I think of."
The eldest daughter-in-law of the Zhu family was very annoyed and rolled her eyes at her, "What good things can you have?"
"Ningning never lies." Aunt Zhu quickly defended Jiang Ningning, then turned around and gave her eldest daughter-in-law a fierce look, snorting coldly: "Shut up! Don't speak if you don't know how to speak. No one thinks you are dumb."
Zhu's eldest daughter-in-law: "..."
She felt so wronged that she almost burst into tears on the spot.
It's all because of poverty.
Who in the world wants to be a bad guy? Isn't she doing this for the good of this family?
But the one person who could understand her grievance was still Jiang Ningning, whom she hated the most: "Mrs. Zhu's worries are not unreasonable. Every household is hungry. Once someone asks for food, and relatives and friends ask for it, it would be an offense if we don't lend it to them.
So, I am not here to borrow food, but to ask the Zhu family if they want to buy a job? ”
The eldest daughter-in-law of the Zhu family was stunned.
Not only her, but the whole family held their breath and dared not breathe heavily.
Uncle Zhu was used to being cautious. Since this was a serious matter, he quickly signaled his daughter-in-law to take the children to the next room to play.
"I have two jobs, one as a technician and the other as a textile worker. I plan to sell them all. Aunt Zhu usually takes care of Manman and Xiaxia. I remember that I will give priority to your family when it comes to work in the textile factory."
Facing Jiang Ningning's sincere autumn eyes, Aunt Zhu's heart ached and she pulled up the corner of her apron to wipe her tears.
"Silly Ningning, did you hear that your brother Zhu lost his job, so you want to sell your job to repay your aunt?"
After hearing this cry, the other members of the Zhu family looked at Jiang Ningning with complicated eyes, feeling touched and guilty.
Especially the eldest daughter-in-law of the Zhu family, thinking of her aggressive attitude just now, she took Jiang Ningning's hand in shame and apologized, "It was my sister-in-law who wronged you, but Ningning, the job in the textile factory was left by your parents. In the future, this iron rice bowl can be passed on to Manman and Xia Xia, but your eldest brother can't take it."
He appears to be righteous on the surface, but his heart is bleeding.
The monthly salary of a first-level technical worker in a textile factory is 25 yuan, not to mention various bonuses and benefits during holidays. With this job, the family no longer has to tighten their belts, and the children won’t wake up hungry in the middle of the night.
But Mrs. Jiang is a martyr, and the things of the martyr’s family cannot be taken. This is a basic principle of being a human being!
Aunt Zhu said firmly, "Yes, we don't want it, and you can't sell it! Our family is in a real financial difficulty, so I will lend you some grain."
The eldest daughter-in-law of the Zhu family moved her lips but did not refute in the end.
This family is kind and honest, and they are really thinking about Jiang Ningning. Her eyelashes trembled slightly: "My in-laws are eyeing these two positions. You know my temper, I will definitely not be able to keep them. Instead of letting them occupy them, it is better to exchange them for practical things such as money or food coupons.
Besides, by the time Manman and Xiaxia grow up, being a worker might no longer be a stable job. ”
In the 1980s, many factories underwent major reforms, and factories that could not keep up with social development would face a wave of layoffs.
The college entrance examination is the way out for the next generation.
Unfortunately, Jiang Ningning could not reveal any of this advanced information, for fear that she would be used as a specimen for dissection in the research institute.
"Ningning, do you really want to sell your job?" Uncle Zhu suddenly spoke up.
He squatted on the ground, holding a pipe in his hand, not lighting it, just puffing on it purely to satisfy his craving.
Jiang Ningning nodded, her face serious: "Yes, I'll follow the market price and give you a 20% discount. I need both the money and the bills. I need them urgently. It would be best if I can go and handle the formalities tomorrow morning."
However, I suggest that the Zhu family should not take up two positions at the same time, so as not to arouse envy. But you can recommend me someone, someone Aunt Zhu trusts, and I will definitely feel at ease. ”
There is only one job for each person in the textile factory, and the recruitment conditions are becoming more stringent every year. Once the news gets out, countless people will fight for it, and the price may even go to astronomical levels.
"You should consider the Zhu family first. It's already very cheap for us. Just follow the market price. Eight hundred yuan, half for you and half for the ticket." Uncle Zhu made the final decision without any further thought.
It is not a bad deal to exchange 800 yuan for a technical worker position. Ordinary second-level workers are the easiest to be assessed, and the salary is about 500 yuan. With various salary and benefits, the investment can be recovered in less than a year.
The textile factory now has two old eighth-level senior technical workers, who can earn more than 80 yuan a month including subsidies and benefits.
"Director Liu of the Street Office responded to the call to go to the countryside. He just got a letter of introduction to visit relatives and went back to the city to live for a few days. Director Liu is worried about how to help his son find a job. You can just help him solve his urgent problem. Your sister-in-law has some relatives with the Liu family. I will ask for you later."
"But Ningning, tell me honestly, why are you in such a hurry to sell your job?"
Jiang Ningning sighed softly in her heart, and faced the concerned eyes of the Zhu family, she did not hide it anymore: "I plan to take the two children to the military district to find Donglin tomorrow."
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