Chapter 534: Not Seeking Great Wealth, Just Seeking Not to Die

Dai Qing didn't stay long after leaving the dog to He Ning. She had to go to the train station to buy a ticket for the early morning train tomorrow, and it would be dark when she arrived.

After the New Year, the train station was extremely busy with people coming and going. I waited in line for half an hour before I could buy a ticket.

By the time she got home from all the hassles, it was already noon.

Dai Qing directly put a few steaming bowls into the pot to heat them up. While waiting, I couldn't help but want to laugh. I don't know if it's a psychological effect, but during the Chinese New Year, it seems that there are only two things to do: eat and sleep.

When I woke up from lunch break, Juanzi came to visit again.

"Xiaoqing, when are you leaving? Do you want me to take you there?"

"I can just hail a taxi to go there tomorrow morning for the train. It's cold in the morning and it would be troublesome to send it back and forth."

When she goes out, she usually travels light and doesn't bring too many things with her, so she just feels sad when she sends things off.

When she thought about going to the capital, Dai Qing looked up at Juanzi.

"Do you want to go to the capital? I have plenty of vacant rooms anyway. If you want to go, you can come with me, or I can give you the address and you can make an appointment with Ding Yong to go together. Take advantage of the New Year holiday to have a good time in the capital, have some fun, and then come back to work."

Hearing Dai Qing's suggestion, Juanzi's eyes lit up. She stood up suddenly, walked around the room twice, and then slowly sat down.

"Now that you mention it, I'm actually quite tempted. But Ding Yong's plan probably doesn't include traveling far away. During the New Year holidays, although the factory was closed, he was never idle. He would go to the repair shop every now and then to help the boss look after the shop."

Ever since Ding Yong started learning how to repair cars, he has taken it very seriously, and even their dates have become less frequent.

Ding Yong is a smart guy, especially when it comes to cars and motorcycles. He can learn them almost immediately after just one look. His boss likes him very much and says he is a good talent.

Ding Yong thought of himself as a great mechanic, and he dreamed of becoming a master after learning the skills well and taking in apprentices.

"I haven't told you yet. The boss said Ding Yong is quick-witted, hardworking and capable. He has been urging him to start his own business, saying that he will be offered a high salary. I think Ding Yong is tempted."

Juanzi said this and directly pulled Dai Qing's hand, with a helpless look in her eyes.

"I think their car repair business is pretty good, the hours are relatively flexible, and the salary is indeed higher than the factory. But the cannery is a state-owned iron rice bowl after all. As long as you don't make mistakes in principle, you can be guaranteed a lifetime income. It's different from being a private boss. In fact, I'm afraid he will resign. If it doesn't work out, it will be difficult for him to come back."

He and Ding Yong have a serious relationship. If anything goes wrong in his work, their marriage will definitely be affected.

Just dealing with her mother is not an easy task.

"You know my mother's temper. Although she doesn't have high hopes for me, I must find her a son-in-law who is a regular employee. She said that he doesn't have to be rich, but at least he won't starve to death."

Dai Qing: “…”

Aunt Zhang's request is not excessive.

There are still four or five years before the factory closure, and currently the factory's performance is generally good.

By 1993, that is, the next year, the state issued regulations on the placement of surplus employees in state-owned enterprises, which clearly pointed out the job placement and professional training of surplus employees in order to respond to the problems brought about by the reform of state-owned enterprises.

In other words, the country has been preparing for the problems that the next wave of floods will face long ago.

Those small factories with poor performance will face bankruptcy before they can even wait for four or five years.

Therefore, Ding Yong does not need to rush at all. At least the employees can still receive some subsidies when they are laid off.

"You don't have to resign now. Isn't your factory doing pretty well?"

"It's okay. I heard that the salary will be increased this year, but I don't know if it's true or not?" Juanzi sighed and rubbed her cheeks with both hands.

Seeing Juanzi's worried expression, Dai Qing felt a little helpless. She had originally suggested that Ding Yong learn a side job because she wanted him to have a skill to support his family after he quit his job.

Unexpectedly, he became addicted to it.

"You can just use your car repair skills as a part-time job for now. After two years, you can see how the environment is doing and then make plans. Besides, you two haven't gotten married yet. Ding Yong knows what Aunt Zhang cares about and he probably won't be so impulsive."

As she spoke, Dai Qing looked at Juanzi's face. Although the girl looked anxious, her expression remained stable. There would not be any major setbacks between her and Ding Yong.

"Don't worry, Ding Yong is not an impulsive person, so don't worry about it."

"I also want to stop worrying about him, but every time he comes out of the car dealership, he excitedly tells me what luxury cars he has seen and what he has learned. His eyes light up, and I worry that he will quit his job on impulse."

Speaking of Ding Yong, Juanzi was still a little excited when she thought of going to the capital.

"I'll call Ding Yong and ask him if he wants to go out."

When you go to a place as big as the capital, you don’t have to worry about accommodation, and the money you save can definitely be used to buy a lot of delicious food.

Watching Juanzi rush out the door like the wind, Dai Qing chuckled.

Children who grow up under the wings of their parents are good, heartless and innocent.

Unfortunately, half an hour later, Juanzi came back dejected.

"Xiaoqing, thank you for your kindness. I don't think I can go. Ding Yong said that when we go on our wedding trip, we should go to the capital to watch the flag-raising ceremony to show our loyalty to our marriage."

Dai Qing was stunned, then nodded in understanding, "Alright, that makes more sense."

In the evening, Dai Qing prepared all the delicious food and had a casual dinner with Juanzi.

Juanzi rubbed her belly, leaned back in her chair, and looked at Dai Qing with extremely sticky eyes.

"It's so happy to be with you. I can eat well and feel satisfied every day."

"Don't let your mother hear this, or she'll definitely nag you again."

"What I said is true. The meals in my house are always the same. We only change the food when it's someone's birthday or a major festival. Otherwise, don't even think about changing it."

His grandmother and mother always say that one has to be thrifty to make ends meet, and sometimes she can't stand seeing their parents' miserably careful spending.

Juanzi grinned, rubbed against her, and rested her head on Dai Qing's shoulder.

"I'm serious. If you were a boy, I would definitely marry you and you would never have to worry about food and clothing for the rest of your life."

"Pfft, don't let Ding Yong hear you, or he'll be sad."

She was bribed by just a little food. This girl is really satisfied.

"What's the matter? I just like to eat good food, and everyone around me knows that."

Juanzi raised her chin slightly, with an attitude that said, "That's just who I am." Dai Qing couldn't help but laugh.

Taking advantage of the dim street lights, Dai Qing sent Juanzi home and then came back with her hands folded.

After checking her luggage from top to bottom and taking some food for the journey, Dai Qing went to bed.