Zhang Yulan didn't say much, but everyone knew that Lu Yan must have been allowed to enter the city.
Lu Yan was very close to her, and they would discuss anything together.
Zhang Yulan still wanted to leave despite having such a clear-headed relative. She had some money, but she was not the richest person. She couldn't just turn away all her relatives.
Those who need to leave must leave.
Lu Yan's husband was not at home. She was sitting under the eaves, sewing shoe soles. When she looked up, she saw Zhang Yulan standing outside the wooden door.
She put her needlework in the basket and said happily, "Yulan, why are you here? The shop is not open today?"
Lu Yan's daughter, Fang Xiu'e, was cleaning the chicken coop. When she heard her mother's voice and saw Zhang Yulan, she exclaimed in surprise, "Aunt, what a rare guest! Come and sit down. I'll pour you a glass of water."
She swept away the last bit of chicken droppings, washed her hands carefully with soap, and then went to pour water.
Seeing Fang Xiu'e grow up to be a graceful young lady, she praised her, "Girls really change a lot when they grow up. They become more and more beautiful. Xiu'e is a grown-up girl now."
Fang Xiu'e felt embarrassed by what she said, and handed the cold water to her hand, and said shyly: "A grown-up girl also has to rely on her parents for support. I graduated from high school, but didn't get a job. My family is in the countryside, so I don't have to go to the countryside. I can only come back to earn some work points. When I think about it, I feel quite sorry for my parents.
They tightened their belts to send me to school, and I didn't ask them to save face. My mother wanted to arrange a marriage for me and asked me to get married, but I felt I was still young.
Let's play for a few more years, otherwise it will be inconvenient to go wherever we want with the kids. Aunt, your business in the county town is booming, right? I've heard about it, but I've never been there. I'm really craving it and want to buy a few skewers to try."
Her mother didn't let her go, saying they were relatives. She bought two skewers, and Shen Yulan was embarrassed to take her money. Isn't this taking advantage of her?
What's more, she can make some money by selling it to others, so no matter how greedy she is, she has to endure it.
Don't listen to what the villagers say and dig a hole for your own family.
So, after the store opened, Lu Yan bought a few strings of firecrackers and sent them over. She never went there again after that because she was afraid that Zhang Yulan would entertain her.
That can make money, it would be a waste to entertain her.
Zhang Yulan liked these lively little girls. She sat aside and said with a smile, "Go ahead. I'm so happy that you're here. We're family, so we don't care about empty things. I came here today to talk to your mother."
Lu Yan's expression was serious. "Yulan, if there's anything I can help you with, please ask someone to pass on the message. You've made this special trip."
Zhang Yulan put down the ceramic cup, took her hand, and said slowly: "Second sister, isn't Xiu'e still unemployed? And she is graduating from high school. We are going to Beijing in July and will probably be back in one or two months.
The store is unattended, so we'd like to ask Xiu'e to help look after the store for us. Is that okay with you?"
If she goes, she can learn something. Lu Yan considered more: "Is Xiu'e okay? She graduated from high school and her grades are okay, but she has no experience in this area. I'm afraid she will mess it up for you. What if the business declines? The loss will be huge."
The key point is that her family cannot afford the compensation, which is her concern.
Zhang Yulan glared at her and said, "I think Xiu'er is a good person. If she wasn't, I wouldn't have come to you. The salary isn't high at first, only about twenty yuan. After two months, you'll be promoted and your salary will increase. If you do a good job, stay."
When Lu Yan heard this, she said excitedly: "Yulan, is that true? I don't know how to thank you. It's really like someone gave me a pillow when I was sleepy.
Xiu'e just needs a decent job. It would be great if she could work for you. Don't worry, this girl is smart, capable, and sweet-talker. She will definitely not mess things up for you.
Now that I have some spare money, I want to go out and see the world. Beijing is where the leader lives, but I've only seen it in picture magazines. Not to mention you, I want to go see it too."
If they didn't have a wealthy family, they really wouldn't dare to go. For people like them, the farthest place they have been to is the provincial capital.
That was more than ten years ago. If you ask her to go now, she won't be willing to go.
I usually walk to the county town, and I can save the ten or two cents to buy some candy for my children at home.
When Fang Xiu'e heard this, she pointed at herself uncertainly and said, "Aunt, is it me? You want me to go and look after the store?"
She rushed over, hugged Zhang Yulan's arm, and her eyes sparkled. God knows, Zhang Yulan was a timely help.
Wow, her aunt is really nice.
Such good things are all thought of her.
Zhang Yulan patted her hands and said, "Yes, you and Sister Fang will guard the store together. I will ask her to bring her husband to help you.
We are two girls, so weak and alone. I feel at ease only when there is a man watching over us."
Wang Xiu'e said happily, "Sister Xiaofang is going too? That's great. Sister Xiaofang is reliable and keeps the house in perfect order. I can't be a good wife and mother like her."
To put it bluntly, she is a selfish person. It is unlikely that she will contribute to the family.
She just wants to live a better life and make her parents feel more at ease. As for men, she doesn't care much.
Anyway, he won't starve to death if he's given a couple of bites of rice. It's just that he values men too much, which is why they take advantage of him.
You treat him like a treasure, but he treats you like a dog.
Lu Yan said speechlessly: "If outsiders heard what you said, they would laugh at you. Who would marry into the husband's family? Ignoring the family and marrying you to be the ancestor?
Your mother has been a matchmaker for many people, and they all live in harmony. Please don't ruin my reputation."
Wang Xiu'e stuck out her tongue at her and said, "I don't care. I don't want to get married so early."
She felt that giving birth was always painful, and how could those who had multiple children in their lifetime dare to do so? Just thinking about it made her scalp tingle, okay?
She wished she could find a job and move out of the house so she wouldn't have to listen to her parents nagging.
As a woman, she needs to have her own little home. It is not convenient to stay at home for a long time.
Make money and settle down in the city. Why do you have to find a farmer in the countryside? Wouldn't it be better to find someone with the same ideals as you?
It’s not that she looks down on rural people and doesn’t want to marry into the village, but she can’t stand those people’s old-fashioned ideas.
If she has to tie you up, keep you from showing up in public, and make you stay at home to take care of your husband and children, then wouldn't all the years of studying she did have been in vain?
Zhang Yulan agreed, "You are still young. If you want to get married, wait a few more years. Why rush? Good things are still to come. Don't listen to people saying you are too old. Settle down sooner."
There aren't many young men in our brigade that I like. When we settle down in the city, I'll introduce you to some. Don't you trust me? I have a good eye and won't make a mistake in my choice. You can marry without worry."
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