"Knock knock knock..."
"They're here."
Sun Zhengguo opened the door, and seeing who it was, he was somewhat surprised, and then said.
"Second Uncle, you don't come to the front yard often, please come in."
"It's Zhengguo! I've come to see your father about something."
"It's Second Uncle, you're a rare guest. Come in and sit down. Zhengguo, go and pour your Second Uncle a cup of tea."
Liu Haizhong was quite pleased with Sun Dajiang's words. "Look at Sun Dajiang, he has two officials in his family, yet he still treats me, his second uncle, with great respect!"
After indulging in a bit of self-delusion, Liu Haizhong chuckled and said...
"Section Chief Sun, don't be so polite. I'm just here to talk about something."
Liu Haizhong is an official-obsessed person who has great respect for those in positions of authority. He prefers to address people by their professional titles, regardless of their rank, even if they are from the same department.
"Second Uncle, please just call me Dajiang! This long hair is really hard to get used to."
Hearing Sun Dajiang's words, Liu Hai was even more satisfied. This Sun Dajiang was shrewd. He then said...
"Alright, since calling you Section Chief doesn't suit you, then I'll call you Da Jiang."
After exchanging pleasantries, the two sat down. Sun Zhengguo had prepared the tea and brought it over. Liu Haizhong said "thank you," took the tea, placed it on the table, and then said...
"Dajiang, I've come to talk to you about something today, this, this..."
Upon hearing this, Sun Zhengguo realized that Liu Haizhong didn't want his siblings to know what he was saying and was trying to get rid of them, so he said...
"Dad, I haven't finished my homework yet. I'll take my younger siblings back to our room to do it."
After seeing Sun Zhengguo and his siblings leave, the second uncle spoke.
"Dajiang, your second uncle has something to ask you today, and you mustn't lie to him."
Seeing Liu Haizhong looking so serious, Sun Dajiang was a little confused.
"Second Uncle, tell me what it is? If I know, I certainly won't lie to you."
"I heard that you passed the Level 8 worker exam a few days ago and the factory rewarded you with a job. Is that true?"
After hearing Liu Haizhong's words, Sun Dajiang understood that Liu Haizhong was after the job openings. But he couldn't hide it any longer, so he simply admitted it and nodded.
When Liu Haizhong saw Sun Dajiang nod in agreement, his eyes lit up, and he spoke up.
"Really? Can I have this job opportunity?"
"Oh, oh, oh! I misspoke. It's for me. Don't worry, it'll be the price you're looking for."
Fearing that Sun Dajiang might misunderstand, Liu Haizhong quickly added a sentence.
"Second Uncle, you're too late. I've already given this job to my nephew! I'm sorry, I can't help you with this."
"ah……!"
Liu Haizhong's mouth was half open, and he couldn't say a word for a long time.
Liu Haizhong left without even having a sip of tea, shattering his dream of becoming an official once again.
Liu Haizhong wasn't buying this job opportunity for himself, but for the deputy director of their workshop.
Their deputy director promised him that if Liu Haizhong helped him buy the spot, he would be promoted to group leader.
However, now everything has fallen through!
After Liu Haizhong left, another uninvited guest arrived.
Sun Dajiang thought to himself, "This is strange tonight. Usually, no one comes, but tonight a second wave has arrived. Could it be that they planned this together?"
The man who came was none other than Uncle Yan Bugui. Why did Yan Bugui come?
It turned out that Liu Haizhong had just come over and was seen by Yan Bugui. Yan Bugui was puzzled at the time, since the two of them did not usually interact much, so why did Liu Haizhong come over?
Yan Bugui's brain started working at lightning speed. Oh no!
"It must be for the job openings, it must be!"
Yan Bugui had originally planned to visit them in a few days to inquire, but he couldn't just show up as soon as they got the spot; that would seem like a shameful act.
Who would have thought that this fat-headed, chubby-eared Liu Hai would get there first, stealing his thunder and coming to his door.
What to do? What to do? Scratching his head and feeling like each day was an eternity is a true reflection of Yan Bugui's current state.
Seeing Liu Haizhong leave, Yan Bugui could no longer hold back, which is why he came to Sun Dajiang's house.
"Hey! Third Uncle, what's the wind blowing today? First came Second Uncle, and now you're here, Third Uncle. What's up? Something on your mind?"
"Dajiang, I've come here today to ask you for a favor. I, I..."
Seeing that Yan Bugui was stammering, Sun Dajiang said.
"Uncle, just say what you need to say!"
"Dajiang, I heard you got a job opening. My eldest son can't go to school, so I was thinking... thinking... thinking...?"
Damn it! Seeing Yan Bugui stammering again, Sun Dajiang was furious.
Liu Haizhong, regardless of his skill level, at least paid for it. But you, Yan Bugui, didn't even mention money and wanted to get it for free!
The most unbearable thing is that you don't say it yourself, and you expect me to bring it up first? There's no such thing as a free lunch.
Looking at the shameless Yan Bugui in front of him, Sun Dajiang decided to play a trick on him, so he said...
"No, Uncle, think about it. What are you thinking? Can you explain it clearly?"
Hearing Sun Dajiang's words, even Yan Bugui, who was usually thick-skinned, was now ashamed as a monkey's bottom and could only bite the bullet and say it.
"Here's what I'm thinking: your family doesn't need this spot for the time being, so could you give it to my family to help with the settlement first? But don't worry, once my family can make money, we'll pay you back slowly."
Yan Bugui originally wanted to say he would repay you slowly, but when he thought that even he himself probably wouldn't believe it, he changed it to "I'll pay you back slowly."
After listening to Yan Bugui's nonsense, Sun Dajiang lost his patience and decided to stop beating around the bush and speak directly.
"You're talking about the job openings! Oh dear! Uncle, I'm sorry, they've already been given out. You're too late."
Sun Dajiang's words were like a heavy hammer blow to Yan Bugui's heart, causing him unbearable pain.
"As expected! As expected, I'm a step too late. Why didn't I come sooner? It's all Liu Haizhong's fault, yes, yes, yes! That damn Liu Haizhong, why don't you just die! Why didn't you come earlier or later, you had to come before me."
Yan Bugui was already somewhat delirious at this point. His eyes were red, and he staggered home, muttering to himself.
Seeing the dejected Yan Bugui, Sun Dajiang felt no sympathy for him. He believed that there was always a reason why someone was pitiful, and that such a person did not deserve sympathy.
Sun Dajiang returned to the house, wondering, "Will anyone else come tonight?"
Sun Zhengguo was also standing behind the door. He hadn't heard his father talking to Liu Haizhong inside, but he had heard his father's conversation with Yan Bugui very clearly from behind the door.
Sun Zhengguo never expected that Yan Bugui would be so shameless as to abandon all sense of shame in order to secure this job opportunity.
After Yan Bugui left, Sun Dajiang's plan came to nothing, and no one came again.
It was late at night, and Sun Dajiang, lying in bed, couldn't fall asleep. He was still thinking about what would happen that night, so he started chatting with Lin Wencui next to him...
Liu Haizhong in the backyard was also having trouble sleeping. The opportunity to become an official was right in front of him, but he couldn't grasp it no matter what he did. He tossed and turned all night, unable to sleep.
Yan Bugui's situation was even worse than Liu Haizhong's. Even the three aunties next to him were kept awake. Yan Bugui was annoyed, realizing he was a step behind and regretted it deeply.
Meanwhile, there was another person in the compound, also thinking about the same thing: how to get this job with the least amount of effort.
If I can secure this spot, my future will be bright and promising.
The courtyard is unusually peaceful tonight! But those inside are destined to be sleepless!
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