Shen Man nodded, "Thank you for telling me, I understand."

However, Lu Zhengguo did not tell her about this, and she did not plan to prepare any gifts for him.

Besides, she still remembered clearly what he had said to her this morning.

Since this person hated her so much, she would not be so tactless as to go up to him and cause trouble.

Soon, the two finished their meal in the factory, took a break, and went back to work until it was time to get off work.

Shen Man finally breathed a sigh of relief. She was exhausted after working all day.

She never thought that one day she would work on an assembly line.

In this era, workers are the most promising class. Having a worker in the family is considered very promising, and families with two working parents are even more enviable.

Her current job was bought by her mother for five dollars.

Meat now costs about 80 cents per pound, and most families are willing to eat meat only during Chinese New Year and other festivals.

Five dollars is definitely a lot of money.

Although her mother also has a job, she only earns 22 yuan a month. She would have to go without food and drink for nearly two years to earn 5 yuan.

Shen Man was just about to ride her bike home.

At this time, Yang Fang, who had been waiting for her at the factory gate, saw her and waved to her, "Manman, here, Manman, here."

Shen Man heard the sound and looked over. When she saw her mother, her eyes lit up instantly. "Mom, why are you here?"

She rode her bike and stopped in front of Yang Fang.

Yang Fang smiled and took out a handkerchief to wipe her sweat. "Of course I came here to tell you something good. Let's find a quiet place and sit down before we talk."

Shen Man blinked. What good news could be worth her mother skipping work and running straight to the gate of their factory to wait for her?

Yang Fang took Shen Man to a quiet teahouse and found a private room for them to sit down.

"Manman, do you remember the propaganda officer position I mentioned to you last time?"

Shen Man thought about it and realized that according to the plot in the book, the position would eventually fall to Shen Ping.

She nodded, "I remember."

Yang Fang smiled and said, "I have also registered for you. You will take the exam tomorrow afternoon."

"This job at the textile factory is a bit tiring. If you can get a job as a clerk in the publicity department, you can sell this job."

"The propaganda department clerk is like an office worker. The monthly salary is 12 yuan, and there are various tickets every month. This is much better than working in a workshop."

"Most importantly, this position has not been reserved. As long as you apply, it will be absolutely fair."

This was something she had learned by leveraging her connections accumulated over the years.

Shen Man listened carefully and couldn't help but be moved, "Mom, thank you, I will do well in the exam tomorrow."

Who wants to be in the workshop instead of sitting in the office?

Moreover, in terms of treatment and other aspects, the job in the office is much better than that of an ordinary female workshop worker.

The book says that Shen Ping got the news about the exam based on her previous memories, and also knew part of the exam content.

Although the book does not contain the specific contents of the exam.

However, both the original owner and she are very serious about studying.

She may not lose the test tomorrow afternoon.

Yang Fang smiled contentedly, "Of course it would be better if you can pass the exam, but it doesn't matter if you can't, since you have a job now anyway."

Since marrying Shen Xiangshan, she has been using his connections to develop and accumulate her own relationships.

All so that one day, I can help my children live a better life.

She had accidentally heard the news today from the deputy factory director's wife.

But the competition this time is still very fierce.

If Manman had listened to her and chosen Gu Yang.

Then there is no need to worry about work. Gu Jia has the ability to find a good job for his only daughter-in-law.

There is no need to compete with so many people for a job like this.

Shen Man shook her head, "No, I will try my best to get this position."

It is now 1970, which is still early for reform and opening up.

After a day of work in the workshop, she really didn't want to stay in the workshop for the past few years, doing the same repetitive work.

Besides, the exam is coming up soon, but the recruitment information for this position has not been made public, which means that this position is only prepared for certain people.

Her mother must have paid a lot to get the news about this position.

Considering that Shen Man is cooking today.

The two didn't talk for long.

"Mom, I'll take you home first. It's still some distance from here to home." Shen Man climbed onto the bicycle.

After Yang Fang got on the bike, she looked at the brand new bike curiously, "Did Zhengguo buy it for you?"

The reason she asked this was because she knew the people in the Lu family. They all looked down on her daughter, not to mention letting her daughter ride their newly bought bicycle to work.

Shen Man nodded, "Yes, it's a compensation gift from him."

Yang Fang: "It seems that Zhengguo still cares about you. It's not bad for a man to think of this for his wife."

At least most men will not easily spend a dollar or two to buy their wives a brand new bicycle for commuting to get off work.

Shen Man curled the corner of her mouth. Care?

Haha, this guy gave her a warning this morning, and every word he said was more unpleasant than the last.

Forget about such a man.

After sending Yang Fang home, Shen Man rode her bicycle back to Lu's house.

As soon as they entered the machinery factory's employee compound, many aunts and mothers looked at the bicycle Shen Man was riding.

Aunt Guihua said with a smile, "Zhengguo's wife, it's time to get off work. You just got a job, so why did you buy a bicycle? It's not cheap, right?"

Aunt Liu continued, "This one is really not cheap. I went to the supply and marketing cooperative a few days ago and saw an identical one. This bicycle costs 18 yuan, and you need a ticket."

Others started talking about it. "Jungguk is different now that he's back. Look at her face, it's even more attractive. I guess she had a lot of trouble last night."

"I think so too. Zhengguo's wife does look better than she did a few days ago. I guess she is moisturized by a man."

Shen Man was about to say something back as she listened to these increasingly explicit words.

Unexpectedly, Lu Zhengguo came over at this time.

The gossips of the aunties became even more exaggerated, with faces and eyes raised and their words quite explicit.

"Zhengguo, come and pick up your wife. We can't wait any longer in these few steps."