Zhuang Zhiwu felt his pores open up, so he simply gulped it down in one go.
"Second brother, drink slowly!"
"It's alright, little sister! This chicken soup is really delicious! It's refreshing and not greasy at all."
Seeing that there was a lot of chicken soup, Zhuang Zhiwu poured a bowl for Shu Xinzhu with his right hand, saying, "Xinzhu, you should try some too. My little sister's cooking is top-notch. You won't find a place like this again."
Zhuang Zhiwu injured his left arm and dared not exert any force, so he kept it in a sling.
Shu Xinzhu was too embarrassed to accept it, so Zhuang Zhimeng took it and placed it in her hands before she picked it up to taste it.
"It's really delicious, very light, perfect for you right now, and very nourishing!"
"Then why don't you look at whose little sister made it?" Zhuang Zhiwu boasted smugly.
Zhuang Zhimeng was too embarrassed to admit that it was her second brother. He looked so silly, but why did she feel a little sweet inside?
"Second brother, I don't think you're seriously injured. Why don't you go to the village to recuperate after you're discharged from the hospital? I can make you some good food to help you recover."
"Little sister, will this be a burden to you? After all, my arm is injured and I can't help you with farm work!"
“What trouble is there? I don’t do much farm work every day. I just occasionally cut pig feed. I’m the most idle person in the whole village.”
“Second Brother, it will be easier for us to take care of you if you go!” An Qingbai also came to persuade Zhuang Zhiwu.
Zhuang Zhiwu was somewhat tempted when he saw that the two women, the younger sister and the younger sister, were genuinely inviting him.
She glanced at Shu Xinzhu again, "You think you can just go whenever you want? Why are you looking at me?"
"I'm just asking for my boss's approval. If he approves, I'll go; if not, I won't! You're the one who calls the shots in our household!"
"Get lost! Who says we're family?"
Zhuang Zhimeng and An Qingbai exchanged a glance and quickly made an excuse to leave the ward.
The two planned to wander around the area near the military hospital. It was a rare opportunity for them to come here; they didn't usually have the chance.
Just as they were about to go to the state-run restaurant for a meal, they ran into someone—Jiang Yunhai, whom they had unintentionally helped a while ago.
Jiang Yunhai also saw them and walked up to them with delight.
"Oh, it's you guys! I was just planning to visit you in the next few days. It's perfect to run into you today. Haven't you eaten yet? Let me treat you to a meal!"
They were about to be led to the state-run restaurant.
Have you found your family?
“Found her! It’s my wife. She sometimes has a bad memory and often gets lost. That time she followed someone in the wrong direction, but thankfully I found her in the end.”
"Order whatever you like, it's on me!"
"No need, we didn't do anything!"
"No, no! You are my benefactors, how can I not express my gratitude?"
Seeing that the two of them were too embarrassed to order, Jiang Yunhai simply ordered a few specialty dishes himself.
He expressed his gratitude to them again at the table, saying that he had prepared a thank-you gift at home and would go back with him to get it later. He also brought them some good news.
They were given a job as a machine factory worker, all the formalities were completed, and they can start working next spring.
Zhuang Zhimeng and the other person expressed their gratitude to Jiang Yunhai, who waved his hand and said it was just a small favor.
It turns out that Jiang Yunhai is the director of the county machinery factory, and the town machinery factory is one of their subordinate units. After the New Year, a position will become available, and Jiang Yunhai thought of the young man who helped him that day, so he asked him for the position.
But they didn't seem very excited. "What's wrong? Isn't having a job a good thing?"
"Oh, his family background has some issues, so he probably can't take this job! Uncle Jiang, can we transfer this job to him?"
Jiang Yunhai told them to just call him Uncle Jiang; they were his benefactors, after all, no need to be so formal.
"What's wrong with that? You can handle it yourselves, just make sure the person you recommend is reliable and hardworking!"
"Thank you, Uncle Jiang! We understand!"
After dinner, Jiang Yunhai took them back to his home, gave them the gifts he had prepared for them, and invited them to come over whenever they had time. He also invited them to stay.
After saying goodbye to Jiang Yunhai's house, Zhuang Zhimeng noticed that An Qingbai was in low spirits and knew that he was still upset.
Zhuang Zhimeng gently tugged at his hand: "It's okay if you don't work now. I believe you are capable, and things might get better in the future!"
"Mm!" An Qingbai squeezed her hand back briefly before letting go, since they were on the street and couldn't be too casual.
Family background has a significant impact; anyone applying for employment needs to undergo a political background check.
The reason why An Qingbai's commendation was successfully issued was because Old Master Zhuang slammed his fist on the table in front of the leaders to vouch for him.
It wasn't that he trusted An Qingbai so much, but rather that he trusted Zhuang Zhimeng. Since she had taken a liking to her, she must have something special about her.
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