Liang Chao didn't rush to the wasteland the next day; Uncle Hu was watching over it, so there wouldn't be any problem.
I went to the veterans' resettlement department earlier and registered their recruitment requirements. I'm going to check it out today.
"Hello, how can I help you?"
As soon as Liang Chao entered, the staff mistook him for a veteran waiting for resettlement work.
"Hello, I have an appointment with your leader. My surname is Liang."
"Ah! I know, please come in. Our leader just asked if you've arrived yet."
The staff warmly ushered Liang Chao into their leader's office. They cherish outstanding soldiers like him who can support themselves and help other veterans.
"Hello Director Meng, sorry to bother you."
"No problem, no problem, I welcome you."
Director Meng stood up and shook hands with Liang Chao; he genuinely wanted Liang Chao to come. After Liang Chao left last time, he sent someone to inquire about his situation. He truly admired Liang Chao's strong-willed character and also admired Comrade Yu.
Later, he learned through various channels that Captain Qiao from Beijing had introduced Liang Chao to Comrade Yu. Comrade Yu's shop had taken in several veterans, some of whom were injured, like Liang Chao, who had lost his left hand.
"Director Meng, I mentioned last time that I wanted to find a veteran who can drive. Have you found someone yet? I'm in a hurry, I need to pick up the car tomorrow."
"I've got it, I've got it..."
Director Meng exclaimed "Yes!" several times, overjoyed. With their operations now established, there would be more places to hire people. Veterans who had contributed to the country, especially those who had been injured, deserved a good place to go.
“I have a suitable candidate here. His family is also from a rural area in the suburbs. He is retiring from the army this year. He used to be in the motor transport unit. He can drive and he can also do repairs.”
"How come someone as talented as him doesn't have a job? The transport team must really need him!"
Nowadays, few people can drive, let alone repair cars.
"Well, he was discharged from the army due to injury, and he has a slight limp. It's just a slight limp, it doesn't stop him from working, it's just that his appearance isn't very good."
"How about this, tell him to come take a look at our place. We're currently clearing land. It's a two-way selection process. If both sides are satisfied, that would be ideal. But if..."
Liang Chao didn't finish his sentence, but his meaning was clear. Yu Yin's decision to accept veterans, even if there were some unpleasant aspects, still depended on their character and attitude towards self-employment.
"Okay, I'll have someone notify him in a bit. You leave me your address, and I'll have him go there himself. Is there anything else I need?"
Director Meng looked at Liang Chao with hopeful eyes; he was under a lot of pressure too. There were so few job openings now—veterans, demobilized soldiers, returned educated youth…
"There really is a position available. I need an assistant who can help with some trivial matters. The person needs to be steady but also flexible and patient. We're going to build pigsties and sheepfolds later, and we'll also raise cattle and grow grass."
Liang Chao thought about it and realized that he really needed to get on with the assistant's job. He was too busy to be in two places at once and couldn't afford to delay things.
“Your plan is quite far-sighted. I have a veteran here who used to be a police officer under a high-ranking leader. He's very skilled, quick-witted, and capable. The only condition is that he has to bring his sister along; otherwise, he would have a job already.”
"With your younger sister?"
This was the first time Liang Chao had ever heard of a job offer with a buy-one-get-one-free deal. Didn't they have parents at home?
"Yes, his mother died early, and his father remarried. When he was serving in the army, his younger sister was sent to the countryside by her stepmother. She encountered some bad things and became very shy. After he found out, he went to the local area and rescued his sister. However, due to some issues, he had to leave the army."
Liang Chao understood that the locals were quite timid, and rescuing his sister was no easy feat.
But Liang Chao had no choice; his sister was shy and there was nowhere to put her.
"How is his sister's mental state? Is she simply afraid of strangers? Is she prone to attacking people? Is she able to take care of herself?"
Liang Chao thought he'd look into it and, if possible, introduce him to someone when the opportunity arose; it wasn't easy for anyone. Being a bodyguard was a promising career path.
"The girl is only 20 years old. She doesn't have any mental problems; she's just been persecuted and is afraid of strangers. She's good at washing clothes, cooking, farm work, and needlework. She won't attack people; she's just timid. She used to be very lively."
Director Meng also felt it was a pity. If nothing had gone wrong, he would have been promoted. The higher-ups thought he was capable, and they had already written a letter of recommendation and issued a transfer order.
“Okay, I’ll keep that in mind. There really aren’t any suitable positions where I am. Salespeople have to face customers, and this wasteland is full of grown men who don’t even have a place to live.”
"I understand. You've put in the effort, but it's a pity."
Both of them sighed, there was nothing they could do.
Liang Chao rushed to the wasteland again, but it's unclear whether he's finished yet.
"Xiao Liang, the wormwood has all been cut. You can settle your wages now. It's done a good job. I've checked it."
Uncle Hu was full of energy, feeling that he had finally found a place to use his skills. Before, when Yu Yin paid him a salary, he didn't do much and didn't feel at ease taking the money. Now, things were much better, and he could finally feel at ease.
"Thank you for your hard work, Uncle Hu. I'm going to collect my wages now."
Liang Chao hadn't even caught his breath before he was busy again. "No, I need to find an assistant, and I also need an accountant," he thought to himself as he walked.
After everyone who had been working left, only Liang Chao and Uncle Hu remained in the wasteland.
"Have you had lunch yet? I'll go back and cook something. I traded some grain and oil with the villagers yesterday."
"Uncle Hu, you're amazing. I never expected this. This area will be our base of operations soon, and your house will be our place of residence."
Liang Chao thought about Uncle Hu's house, which had a large yard. When the tractor arrived, he would park it in Uncle Hu's yard. However, the gate and the yard wall needed to be repaired to keep out thieves.
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