After the matter was discussed, the meal was almost ready, and everyone was surprised when they saw the dishes on the table.
This...this food is even better than what they eat at home during the Chinese New Year.
That's not all; every bowl of food was overflowing, as if they were afraid the children wouldn't have enough to eat.
First, each person received an egg, followed by braised pork, braised tofu, boiled fish prepared under Lin Xiaoxiao's guidance, stir-fried cabbage, and stir-fried potatoes.
The staple food is still the large and beautiful white steamed buns.
Looking at the dishes, they couldn't help but wink at Han Qiushi. How much money must Han Qiushi and his family have spent on so many dishes?
"How about we save some food? The rest of the people haven't arrived yet. If we save some, we can cook two fewer dishes tomorrow."
Han Qiushi waved his hand: "No need, you can all eat as much as you want, there are still vegetables at home."
"We're treating you to a welcome feast, so you can't not eat your fill."
"Sit down, everyone, eat well, and have a good chat. I've almost forgotten when we last got together. This time, we can fight side by side again." Han Qiushi said, raising his glass.
Han Qiushi was filled with mixed feelings. "I'm really happy that you came here to help. Come on, let's have a drink."
"Let's have one."
"Okay, let's have one."
A group of people sat together, chatting and laughing. Lin Xiaoxiao even brought out a lot of wine so everyone could have a good time.
Huang Shan had been taking care of Su Li for quite some time. Now that he saw his former brothers actually coming to Beijing, he was afraid that these guys would ruin the factory. So he suggested to everyone, "Since we have nothing to do after get off work and don't need to take care of the kids, why don't we go find some odd jobs after get off work?"
"That way, even if business here isn't good, we won't need to be paid wages."
"That would be too tiring."
Although everyone on the factory assembly line does fixed jobs, the amount of work assigned each day is quite substantial. A single day's work can consume 80% of a person's energy, not to mention going to another shift after get off work. Over time, the body can't take it anymore.
Huang Shan laughed and said, "It won't be hard. I just went to see it. It's just sitting in front of a chair fiddling with things. What's so hard about it? We're all so young. The only problem is that there's not a place for us to exert our strength."
Someone chimed in: "Yeah, we already have food and lodging here. Doing another job might seem tough, but in the long run, it's the safest option."
Everyone at the table nodded in agreement.
Lin Xiaoxiao firmly disagreed, "No, the agreed working hours are the agreed working hours, and no one is allowed to go out and do odd jobs."
"Han Qiushi went to great lengths to call you all here, not to exploit you. I only ask that you do your jobs well, and that will be the greatest help you can give to the factory."
“We don’t allow you to go out and do odd jobs. If I find out, your jobs at the factory are very likely to be lost.”
After dinner, Lin Xiaoxiao took out a wad of cash and gave it to Han Qiushi: "Give this to your brothers. It's their resettlement allowance, fifty yuan each."
Upon hearing this, Han Qiushi did not immediately take over, but considered it for a moment, saying, "I should pay for this myself. They are all after me, so it is more reasonable for me to pay for it."
Lin Xiaoxiao looked at him with a smile, "We're married now. Didn't you say you gave me all your money? What? You still have some secret stash of money behind my back?"
"No, wife, how could I possibly have a secret stash of money behind your back?" Han Qiushi quickly pulled Lin Xiaoxiao aside, and seeing that she wasn't looking over, he hugged her. "Wife, you've wronged me. You've already done so much with your money, and I want to do my part too."
“I’m afraid this money is all from your secret stash. What did your husband marry you for? Not for you to keep supporting him.”
"I don't have any secret savings. What I mean is, my money is your money, but your money is still your money, understand?"
Lin Xiaoxiao looked at Han Qiushi's anxious explanation and nodded in satisfaction: "That's how it is, do you need to tell me?" After saying that, Lin Xiaoxiao quickly kissed Han Qiushi's handsome face.
When Han Qiushi realized that his wife had kissed him, he slowly tightened his grip on her, wanting to kiss Lin Xiaoxiao properly, but Lin Xiaoxiao dodged him, saying, "No, your breath smells like alcohol."
Seeing Lin Xiaoxiao's disgusted expression, Han Qiushi gritted his teeth and said, "Fine, I won't bother you now, but you'll see tonight."
After this was all explained, Han Qiushi took the money and distributed it to everyone, saying it was Lin Xiaoxiao's idea.
Upon seeing so much money, the group of grown men instantly sobered up.
No, wasn't it just a welcome party? You're going too far by spending so much money like this.
Even if your sister-in-law is not short of money, she shouldn't be spending it like this.
Qian Cheng quickly spoke up, "Sister-in-law, please put this money away. We've already arranged accommodations for you here, including food and lodging. We haven't spent any money at all."
Ren Jianguo and the others also said, "Yes, and we all brought money with us. If we need money, we can help each other out. We won't be short of money."
"yes."
Han Qiushi laughed and punched Qian Cheng lightly: "Take it if it's given to you. My wife has calculated everything carefully, so you won't lose out."
After he finished speaking, he asked Qian Cheng to divide the money among everyone, five bills each, which was all calculated carefully.
One of them, holding the money, said in a low voice, "This is the first time I've ever heard of such a thing as a resettlement allowance."
Others chimed in, "I've heard of it, but this is the first time I've received one."
"I don't think even state-owned factories offer this kind of treatment, do they?"
"It seems not. I have a relative who works in a state-owned factory, and it seems not."
Many people have also begun to envy Han Qiushi.
"How come I didn't see that Han Qiushi had the potential to be a gigolo when we were in the army together?"
Upon hearing this, Han Qiushi smiled at Lin Xiaoxiao, his handsome face slightly flushed, "Wife, am I now living off you?"
Lin Xiaoxiao laughed so hard her shoulders shook: "Don't you know? The face you have is the face of someone who can live off a woman."
"Hahaha....."
"Han Qiushi, you actually live off a woman."
Han Qiushi was indignant. "It's fine if others say it, but you can't say a word, because you're all living off me now."
Ren Jianguo: "What? You really have no shame?"
Han Qiushi shook his head: "When everyone's conditions improve, I'll see which rich women are in Beijing and introduce them to you all, so we can all live off their wives."
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