Zhao Futang was unaware of the conflict between Xu Qingning and Tang Wenya, but he knew that Xiao Tingshen was Xu Qingning's brother-in-law.
For a moment, he thought there was a chance, but then he thought that there might be too many interpersonal relationships involved between relatives. He hesitated for a moment, then swallowed his words: "Besides the machine factory, other companies should also be hiring. It would be best to get into a company that hires a lot of people."
After all, he's a city dweller and a leader.
We don't usually have any contact, so it wouldn't be good to bring it up rashly.
If they don't want to help, we can't be relatives anymore.
“I heard that several factories are expanding, and in two or three months, there may be more openings.” Wang Yaqiang understood. “It’s just that the newly built factories are almost all located in the suburbs, and the old factories in the city are either being demolished or continuing to maintain their original production levels, so they won’t be recruiting a large number of workers.”
"The suburbs are fine too." Zhao Futang didn't think there was anything wrong with the suburbs; as long as there was a unit that would accept him, that would be good enough.
“If the suburbs are also an option, I heard the meat processing plant is hiring next month. I’ll ask around then.” Liu Dawei is quite well-informed. “I have a classmate who works at the meat processing plant. If there are any openings, I’ll let you know.”
"Okay, then I'll trouble you." Zhao Futang was very happy to hear this. "Whether it works out or not, it would be great if you could help me ask around. The main problem is that we live in the countryside, where information is scarce, and we don't usually have time to come out and look for work."
"Uncle Zhao, don't worry, we'll let you know as soon as we have any news," Wang Yaqiang readily agreed.
Xu Qingning listened quietly, trying hard to recall any clues about Zhao Jingwen and Zhao Jingwu, but she couldn't remember anything.
The main plot of this book is too prominent, the subplots are too vague, and too many plot points are only briefly mentioned.
Logically, Zhao Jingwen and Zhao Jingwu's job search should also be considered a hidden plot point, but Xu Qingning didn't want to get involved or have any surprises from these hidden plot points; it was too much trouble.
Unlike Luo Yao, who doesn't work, Luo Yao has Wu Yong as a strong backer, so she doesn't have to worry about food and accommodation, and she only needs one spot.
Zhao Jingwen and Zhao Jingwu are both married with children. If they all return to the city, four spots will be needed, and the issues of food, accommodation, and children's schooling will be major problems.
These are things she can't solve.
Moreover, she didn't want to help them solve the problem; if she couldn't help with money, she should never get involved.
That night, after the elderly couple went to bed, they talked about finding jobs for their two sons again. Yang Yuelan then told Zhao Futang about the grudges between Xu Qingning and Tang Wenya, and repeatedly instructed him: "Even if the eldest and second sons can't go back to the city, they can't ask the Xiao family for help, otherwise there will be conflicts in the future. We can't side with outsiders."
"Don't worry, I understand." Zhao Futang immediately understood why Xu Qingning was silent. "I was just asking around. I didn't say they had to go to the machine factory. Besides, the recruitment quota is so tight. If there's only one spot, we'll give it to the boss first."
“Yes, it should have been given to the eldest son first.” Yang Yuelan nodded. “If both families return to the city at once, there won’t be anywhere for them to stay!”
Zhao Futang was troubled whenever he thought about these problems. Of his four children, he actually liked Zhao Jingyu the most. Since Zhao Jingyu returned from the Northwest, he had hardly caused him any worry.
He got this job by chance when the ocean shipping company was hiring. He asked around and got the job very smoothly.
Then he found a wife and got married, and they helped him hold a wedding banquet.
Unlike their eldest and second eldest siblings, who only complain about their fate, blaming their parents for being incompetent and for their bad luck in not being able to return to the city to work sooner.
“Go back and tell them that the third son is also having a hard time. His wife is due to give birth at the end of the year, and there will be even more expenses. Tell them not to take advantage of the third son.” Yang Yuelan turned over and looked at her two grandsons sleeping next to her. She lowered her voice and said, “The third son’s salary is high, but every time he comes back, he rests for several months. When the two are combined, it’s about the same as when he’s working normally.”
Because of Xu Qingning's presence, she was able to get a little closer to her son.
The son is away from home most of the year, and the family bond that has been painstakingly maintained by his wife is fragile and easily broken. If these issues cause further conflict, it will truly be irreparable.
“I know that without you having to tell me.” Zhao Futang understood Yang Yuelan’s meaning. “As long as the third son is doing well, that’s all that matters. We can’t drag him down with us. The eldest and second eldest sons are the older brothers, and they should solve their own difficulties.”
“That’s what I mean,” Yang Yuelan sighed. “They’re all my children, and it hurts to bite any of them. But that’s how things are right now. Even the best parents can’t protect all their children.”
"A capable person carries a big gong on their foot, and the sound will be heard wherever they go." Zhao Futang said with a sense of relief, "We will help as much as we can, and there's nothing we can do if we can't help. They are young people, and it's the time for them to make their way in the world. They can't always rely on us."
The next morning, after breakfast, Yang Yuelan started packing luggage for her two grandsons. They hadn't brought anything when they came, but when they left, they had a whole backpack full of clothes.
Xu Qingning gave the remaining candy to the two boys, telling them to go back and study hard so they could get good grades.
The two boys stayed with her for more than two months. Apart from being a little naughty at the beginning, they were quite well-behaved later on, and she got along quite well with her two nephews.
The two brothers looked at Xu Qingning and started crying again. They knew that after returning to the village, there would be no good food or comic books to read.
"Alright, stop crying. We'll come back during the holidays." Xu Qingning patted the two boys' heads. "When the holidays come, I'll see who gets a perfect score and I'll buy them a candy stick."
"Then it's settled." The two brothers stopped crying and started laughing.
After the two brothers left, the house suddenly felt quiet and empty, as if many people were missing.
The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law went back to doing their own things.
Yang Yuelan was busy knitting sweaters. She wouldn't let Xu Qingning interfere, saying that she could knit these sweaters by herself, and that she didn't have anything else to do besides washing clothes and cooking.
Xu Qingning was too lazy to knit, so she simply moved her patterns to the kang (a heated brick bed), found a cardboard box to use as a table, and leaned against the quilt to write and draw.
When I'm tired, I chat with Yang Yuelan for a while; when I'm sleepy, I lie down and go to sleep.
If she wanted to eat something, she would tell Yang Yuelan, and Yang Yuelan would make it for her immediately, always making sure she didn't shortchange herself.
In the afternoon, Wang Yaqiang came again and asked Xu Qingning to go to her workplace to answer a phone call. Yang Yuelan was very worried about her going out alone, so she went with her.
Upon answering the phone, Xu Qingning told Zhao Jingyu, "The baby is turning over and over in my belly every day; he's very naughty."
"The baby is still moving in my belly!" Zhao Jingyu exclaimed in surprise on the other end of the phone. "Have your mom go with you to the clinic to see if you're about to give birth?"
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