Liang Guiying was a woman of action. The next day, after Zhou Yue went to work, she finished her chores at home and went to find Aunt Wang.
Aunt Wang went to buy groceries as soon as it was light and had just returned. Liang Guiying asked her about her job transfer.
Aunt Wang's face was solemn: "The airport has limited staffing. Even if there are vacancies, they are mostly for electricians and mechanics. As for the canteen staff, the positions will be given priority to employees' families who are in financial difficulty... The airport employees' benefits are almost the best in the whole of Jiangcheng. If someone is absent this morning, they can be filled immediately this afternoon."
"Isn't there any airdropped?"
"An airdrop? It's not impossible, but... why would the airport allow Zhou Yue to airdrop in?"
Aunt Wang sighed deeply.
"After Zhou Yue's parents sacrificed their lives, the airport provided all the preferential treatment it could. In addition to the compensation and various bonuses, the airport also gave her a generous living allowance every month, which should still be being paid now."
They had also assured Zhou Cheng'an's military leaders that after Zhou Yue graduated from high school, the airport would recommend her to flight school to learn to fly, or let her take over her mother Jiang Qiutang's job as a flight attendant. However, she declined these offers, giving the slot to her cousin instead, and went to work at a cotton mill.
Liang Guiying said, "She didn't give up voluntarily; it's very likely that her aunt forced her to."
“But once the quota is gone, it’s gone. The airport only has so many positions, and there’s no way to conjure one up for her.” Aunt Wang became more and more resentful for Zhou Yue as she spoke. “If only Zhou Cheng’an were still alive.”
Liang Guiying also felt sorry for Zhou Yue, but no matter how sad or regrettable it was, it had no effect on Zhou Yue's future.
The two remained silent for a while before Aunt Wang suddenly said, "But it's not entirely impossible."
Liang Guiying was roused.
Aunt Wang said, "Back then, Zhou Cheng'an was introduced to Jiang Qiutang through the Air Force's special talent introduction program. If Zhou Yue can do the same as her father, she can also go through the special talent introduction program."
Zhou Cheng'an was directly transferred from the Air Force. He studied in the military for many years. If Zhou Yue wants to be as outstanding as her father, the best way is to join the army, especially the Air Force, or go to a flight academy.
Liang Guiying knew nothing about either of these things.
She begged Aunt Wang for help: "Aunt Wang, I don't know anything, I just think Zhou Yue can't stay in the cotton mill forever, there's nothing I can do to help her."
But Aunt Wang was just an ordinary flight attendant before she retired, so what could she do?
"I'll ask Li Yang when he gets back, or... Oh right!" Aunt Wang slapped her thigh, "How could I forget about him! Come on! Come with me!"
Liang Guiying followed, and Aunt Wang said as she walked quickly, "I heard Aunt Zhong say before that Uncle Zhong used to fly fighter jets. Let's go ask him, maybe he can help."
Liang Guiying suddenly realized.
Uncle Zhong used to fly fighter jets, and he also said that Zhou Yue's father saved his life, so it is very likely that Uncle Zhong and Zhou Yue's father were comrades in the same unit!
No wonder Zhong Boneng summoned more than a hundred soldiers to search for and rescue Zhou Yue after she fell into the water in the previous life; it turns out he had also served in the army!
At this time, the department store was empty, and Uncle Zhong was reading the newspaper.
Liang Guiying and Aunt Wang rushed over, and Aunt Wang shouted, "Old Zhong!"
Uncle Zhong was so startled that he dropped his newspaper and quickly stood up: "Why are you two here together? What happened?"
“Nothing happened,” Liang Guiying quickly explained. “I just wanted to ask if you had any ideas on how to get Zhou Yue transferred to work at the airport. Zhou Yue’s parents are so outstanding, and I don’t want Zhou Yue to waste her time in the cotton mill.”
Zhong Bo did not answer immediately, but stared intently at Liang Guiying, who returned his gaze frankly.
The atmosphere was serious. Aunt Wang knew she probably couldn't bear to hear their conversation, so she tactfully walked away, taking Zhou Xiaonian with her.
After a moment of eye contact, Uncle Zhong lit a cigarette: "Grandma Niannian, I understand how you feel, but Zhou Yue doesn't have the relevant skills. If she goes back to the airport, she can only work as a cleaner at best. If you want her to work as a cleaner, I do have a way. But in my opinion, working as a cleaner at the airport is not much different from working in the cotton mill."
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