Mrs. Zhou could only bite the bullet and say, "How about we eat first? We can discuss this later?"
She just wanted to talk about this when her sister-in-law was not around!
If it weren't for the fact that the female educated youth had reached age and was afraid of being picked up by someone else, she wouldn't be in such a hurry at this moment!
Qiao Yu said sarcastically, "What's the matter, sister-in-law? Don't you consider me a family member? You are marrying Zhou Qiang off without telling me?"
"Ah! No, no, that's not what I meant..." Mrs. Zhou's legs began to tremble.
She looked at Zhou Zeguo for help.
Speak up for her, you bastard!
Zhou Zeguo frowned: "How much do you want to give as a betrothal gift?"
"..." Is it time to talk about the betrothal gift now?!
The youngest son Zhou Liang said with a smile, "I know! Dad! Mom wants to take 88 yuan as a gift to propose marriage!"
Zhou Zeguo glanced at his brother's wife and mother, and nodded, "Okay, I'll get it for you."
Mrs. Zhou bit her pale lower lip and said nothing.
Qiao Yu smiled and said, "Congratulations to my sister-in-law and my nephew. Our family is blessed with a young woman who has just graduated from high school. I see that my sister-in-law is so anxious. Why don't we take the money and go propose marriage first? We will wait for good news from my sister-in-law at home!"
"Sister-in-law..."
Zhou Zeguo had already taken out the money and handed it to Mrs. Zhou, saying, "Go ahead. We'll wait for you at home."
"etc."
Mrs. Zhou's legs were shaking. She took two steps with difficulty and then she heard Qiao Yu call to stop.
She didn't dare to turn around, "What's wrong, sister-in-law?"
"Take Zhou Qiang with you." Let's go and see how arrogant those educated youth are.
If they still insist on marrying...
I can only say that her decision to let Zhou Ermei take charge of the eldest wife was a good one.
Mrs. Zhou had no choice but to bite the bullet and take Zhou Qiang with her.
Youth House.
Some people are happy, some people are worried.
The good news is that the factory was actually built! The money they donated was not wasted! The bad news is that some educated youths don’t have enough money to buy jobs.
However, the factory was still short of people, so they posted a notice to recruit people, clearly stating that people from the Red Flag Production Team would be given priority, followed by people from other teams.
They said that you need to undergo assessment before entering the factory, but after asking around, it turns out that you still have to buy a job.
Before, an ordinary post cost 300 yuan, and an office post cost 500 yuan. Now, an ordinary post costs 500 yuan, and an office post costs 1,000 yuan!
When Qiao Yu came to raise funds, a small number of people actually had enough money on hand, but they always wanted to wait and see, not knowing that the situation was changing and opportunities would not wait for anyone.
They hesitated, and the price had doubled.
Just when they were complaining about the high price for a small production team, they heard that there were no more office vacancies, and only vacancies for ordinary factory employees were left...
Damn it!
"Li Tong, how much more do you need?"
Li Tong had the best relationship with Jiang Ping in the compound, but this matter could not be made public, so she was cautious and said with a sad face, "It's still a long way to go. How about you? Jiang Ping, how far do you still have to go?"
Jiang Ping's face also fell. "You know, Ji De and I pooled the money together. The money is enough, but it can only buy a place for an ordinary employee. Who to let go is another problem."
Li Tong said nothing.
"Li Zhiqing! Li Tong Zhiqing! I'm from the Zhou family! I'm here to propose marriage for my son Zhou Qiang!"
As soon as the loud voice fell, the educated youth who were just about to eat looked at each other.
"Zhou Qiang? Is that Zhou Qiang?"
"The Zhou family is well-off. Zhou Qiang is the eldest son of the first wife. His father is the accountant of the brigade, and his mother is a teacher at the elementary school next door. The success of the factory this time is largely due to his second aunt..."
Li Tong started to think about it.
In the past, she shared the same ideals as the Youth League Institute and did not consider the local farmers. But if it was a family like the Zhou family, who could have a say in the factory, why would she refuse?
Jiang Ping: "Zhou Qiang? The one who just graduated from junior high school?"
Li Tong was confused.
She is a high school student, and she married a junior high school student?
She paused, but headed towards the door anyway.
On the way here, Mrs. Zhou had already prepared herself mentally.
Anyway, even if she offended her sister-in-law, the eldest son had already got a job. Could it be that as a aunt, she could interfere with her nephew's marriage?
She thinks there is nothing wrong with marrying an educated youth!
"You must be Li Tong, the educated youth, right? This is my son Zhou Qiang. I'm here to propose marriage to my son."
A junior high school graduate...
How could Li Tong like this?
But she knew that Zhou Qiang was the best candidate among her options.
Even if other male educated youth in the Youth Farm chose a female educated youth to marry, it would be impossible for them to use up their savings to let their wives work in the factory while they worked in the fields.
Isn’t this what Jiang Ping and Ji De have been arguing about recently?
Everyone wants to go to work instead of working in the fields.
If they marry other locals, can they afford the bride price?
Yes.
She didn't mind Zhou Qiang's low education, but he had to provide her with a job as a gift. As for the money in her hand, it was her own savings.
She had come into contact with this Zhou Qiang. She didn’t think highly of him before, but after the factory was built, her opinion of him changed…
"I can marry, but I want a job."
Mrs. Zhou's smile froze, and after a moment's hesitation, she asked, "Team work?"
"Yes, a job at the Hongqi Snack Factory. My requirements are not high, and I don't require to work in an office, but I must have the qualifications of an ordinary regular employee."
"Then do you know how much a formal employee earns?" Mrs. Zhou said, her smile suddenly gone.
"five hundred."
"Oh my god! You know that a regular employee costs 500 yuan! What do you think? Are you worth this price? I let my son marry a local girl for less than 100 yuan. Do you think you are made of gold?!"
After being yelled at by Mrs. Zhou, Li Tong also blushed.
She knew she was asking for too much, but it was the biggest concession she could make.
Originally, she didn't look down on Zhou Qiang.
Mrs. Zhou wanted to say something, but Zhou Qiang stepped forward and said, "Can't you lower your standards?"
Li Tong sneered, "You think this is buying something and you can bargain? Women only have one marriage! Are you looking down on me by asking this?"
Zhou Qiang immediately shook his head, "I'm not, I didn't..."
"Then show your determination!"
Zhou Qiang hesitated for a moment, then looked at Mrs. Zhou, "Mom..."
Mrs. Zhou had a headache, "I have to go back and discuss it with the head of the family. This is not a small amount, not to mention you have your brother too."
After hearing what Mrs. Zhou said, Li Tong thought the matter was settled and didn't say anything more.
If the mother and son turned around and left after knowing the conditions of the betrothal gift she offered, she would not need 500 yuan, but only 200 yuan, which, together with her own savings, would be enough to buy a formal job.
After Mrs. Zhou and her son left, Li Tong felt a little worried. She suddenly thought of Zhou Qiang's aunt.
When that beautiful woman came, she broke the cohesion of the Youth League Institute, and it has not been restored until now.
Ji De still wanted to have the little power he had before, but after a long time of efforts, he lost interest. Especially after the machine tool was transported back, Ji De also began to fight for a regular job...
That woman is extraordinary.