On the Wuling Divine Chariot.

Hearing his brother's exclamation, Zhang Dan continued, "Moreover, the various benefits of this job are better than those of civil servants. Not only are there five social insurances and one housing fund, but there are also subsidies for food, clothing, housing, transportation, and communications. There are also bonuses at the end of the year, and the working hours are extremely flexible. It can be said that this is a good job that you can't get even if you search with a lantern."

Zhang Dabiao was stunned. No wonder his sister was so conflicted. If it were him, he would probably be conflicted too. The treatment for this matchmaker's job was really too good, so good that he was reluctant to give it up.

"Sister, are you sure this matchmaker's treatment is real?"

Zhang Dan nodded and said, "Of course I am sure. My roommates really wanted to help us. It couldn't be fake. Otherwise, we would not only fail to do a favor but also be blamed. Why bother?"

Zhang Dabiao thought for a moment and said, "Sister, this is too big a matter. I can't make a decision for you. You should wait until you get home to ask your parents for their opinion!"

Zhang Dan said: "In order to prevent me from having any regrets, my roommate said that the matchmaker position is reserved for me at any time. I can be a civil servant first, and it won't be too late to become a matchmaker after I have thought it through."

Zhang Dabiao said with emotion: "Sister, your roommate is really nice to you."

Zhang Dan smiled and said, "Well, Xiaowei is really nice. She doesn't have the arrogance of a rich and beautiful girl, and she gets along well with everyone in the dormitory."

Zhang Dabiao pondered and said, "Sister, friends need to meet and interact frequently to maintain a deep friendship. If you are separated from each other and don't see each other for a whole year, even the best friendship will gradually fade.

I think you can consider not being a civil servant, but becoming a matchmaker. Not only will you earn more money, but you can also meet your good sister more often. With her status and position, if she can take care of you a little, you will benefit a lot."

Zhang Dan looked at his brother in surprise, "Brother, I didn't expect you to have such insight."

Zhang Dabiao rolled his eyes at her and said, "Girl, although I didn't study much, I did graduate from high school. And this is my personal experience. Friends who were good friends in school, because we haven't contacted for a long time, and people are growing up, slowly we no longer have the same feelings as before."

Zhang Dan nodded carefully. "Brother, you are right. It seems that I should give up my status as a civil servant and become a matchmaker. The other two sisters in my dormitory have chosen to become matchmakers. I am the only one who is hesitating."

"Yeah, I support you."

"My parents are conservative, so it may not be easy to convince them."

"When you go back and talk to your parents, I'll give you some support."

“…”

The brother and sister chatted all the way and before they knew it they were home.

Zhang Dabiao was a straightforward person and couldn't keep things to himself. Before the girl had even put her luggage away, he happily told his parents about her work.

Zhang's father and mother were amazed when they heard this. They never dreamed that working in a matchmaking agency would give them such high salaries.

Finally, Zhang Dabiao stated his position: "Mom and Dad, I think you should be a matchmaker. The salary is really high. You can save tens of thousands of yuan a month. How can a civil servant compare to such a job!"

Zhang's mother was also moved when she heard this, but she still said hesitantly: "This income is indeed better than that of a civil servant, but civil servants have a stable job, they eat public food, they don't have to worry about their lives, and it's also face-saving to tell others about it.

The salary and benefits of the matchmakers in this matchmaking company are great, but how long they can work is unknown. If the company goes bankrupt within a few years, wouldn’t that be a huge loss?"

Zhang's father continued, "Besides, if you become a matchmaker, you have to work in the distant province of Guangxi, which is probably three or four thousand kilometers away from here. It's not easy to see each other. Unlike civil servants, you can work right next to your home and see each other anytime you want."

At this time, Zhang Dan had already put away her luggage and sat in front of her parents. Hearing her parents' expected words, she couldn't help but ask, "Mom and Dad, do you want me to stay in my hometown and be a civil servant?"

Father Zhang nodded and said, "I think it's good to stay in my hometown and be a civil servant. With such a decent job, it will be a plus even if you want to get married in the future. Your life will be guaranteed and you will have no worries about food and clothing for the rest of your life. There's no need to take the risk of being a matchmaker."

Zhang's mother added: "If that matchmaking company can last long, then it would definitely be more cost-effective to choose to be a matchmaker. After all, one month's income there can equal three or four months' income here."

Zhang Dan said, "Mom and Dad, I forgot to tell you that earning over 10,000 yuan a month at a matchmaking agency is just the starting income. According to my roommate, the two senior employees of her boyfriend's matchmaking agency already earn over 60,000 yuan a month."

When these words were spoken, Zhang's father, Zhang's mother and even Zhang Dabiao were all shocked.

"Dandan, are you sure you haven't been cheated?"

After being shocked, Zhang's father immediately expressed doubt, "As a matchmaker, earning over 10,000 yuan a month is already surprising enough, but earning over 60,000 yuan a month, how is that possible?"

Zhang's mother couldn't believe it either. She looked at her daughter and said, "Dandan, are you dating someone and don't want to go back to your hometown to work, so you made up this story to fool us?"

Even Zhang Dabiao was a little unsure and didn't know whether what the girl said was true or not.

Zhang Dan laughed when she heard that, "Mom, what are you thinking about? The reason why those two old employees have such high incomes is that they are not only the veteran employees of the matchmaking agency, but also classmates of the boss of the matchmaking agency. They get the highest commissions, and the commissions of later employees are only half of theirs."

Zhang's mother suddenly realized, "So that's it!"

Zhang Dabiao exclaimed: "That's incredible! This means that as long as you do a good job, even if the commission is only half of the two veteran employees, you can still get a salary of 20,000 or 30,000. This income is really enviable."

Father Zhang's mind also began to waver. Just now his daughter said that she could earn over ten thousand yuan a month by being a matchmaker, but he still preferred the job of a civil servant. After all, this job was really stable and respectable, and it was close to home, so it had many benefits.

However, no matter how many benefits there are, they are not as good as a monthly salary of 20,000 or 30,000 yuan!

One month's work here can equal a year's salary here. If you work for a few years, you can earn enough salary as a civil servant until retirement.

If you can continue to do this, you will make a lot of money!

As for how far is your workplace from home?

That’s not a problem. I haven’t even left the country yet. How far can it be?

Thinking of this, Zhang's father couldn't sit still any longer, "Dandan, is what you said true?"

Zhang Dan smiled and said, "It's absolutely true."

Seeing his parents still undecided, Zhang Dabiao couldn't help but say, "Dad, Mom, why are you still hesitating? This kind of opportunity is rare and you won't be able to have it again if you miss it. After all, my roommate is only the girlfriend of the boss of the matchmaking agency, not his wife. To put it bluntly, if they break up, I'm afraid you won't have a chance to be a matchmaker anymore."

These words were like a wake-up call, instantly waking up Zhang's father and mother.

Father Zhang immediately made the decision and said, "Da Biao is right. This kind of opportunity is rare. If you miss it, you will never have it again. Since you, Dandan, also want to be the matchmaker, then go ahead!"

The head of the family made the final decision and the matter was settled.

…

Shenzhen Stock Exchange.

A certain area within the borders of the country.

Knowing that her daughter would be coming back today, Huang's mother specially prepared a large table of dishes that her daughter liked.

Huang Lingwei praised while eating: "After eating so many meals, I feel that the meals made by mother are the best."

Huang's mother was very pleased with the flattery. She tore a grilled lamb chop for her and said, "I know you're always sweet-talking. Now that you've graduated from college and officially entered society, have you decided what you want to do?"

Huang Lingwei took a bite of the fragrant roasted lamb chops and said as she chewed, "Don't worry about this. I already have a target!"

Father Huang asked, "Weiwei, what is your goal?"

Huang Lingwei said with a smile: "Dad, please let me keep this a secret for now. I will tell you after I do it."

Huang's mother asked, "From what you said, you don't plan to look at our tobacco, alcohol and tea shop?"

Huang Lingwei said: "You guys are just running that store for fun. It's okay for me to look at it during the winter and summer vacations, but if you keep looking after the store like this, it will be too boring."

Father Huang drank a mouthful of soup and asked, "Weiwei, are you planning to start your own business? Young people nowadays like to start a business. Tell me how much money you need to start a business, and I will invest in you."

Huang Lingwei shook her head and said, "I don't want to start a business, so I don't need any start-up capital."

Huang's mother suddenly had an idea and asked, "Weiwei, you said before that your boyfriend runs a company. Are you planning to work in his company?"

Huang Lingwei's eyes widened as she said, "Mother, you are so amazing. You can even guess this. I was planning to keep it a secret from you, but since Mother has guessed it, I won't hide it. I do plan to go to his company to help."

Huang's father's heart tightened when he heard this, as if his own juicy cabbage was being eaten by a pig. He said sourly, "Weiwei, didn't you say before that you would bring your boyfriend back to meet us after graduation? Now that you have graduated, when will you bring him back to meet us?"

Huang's mother also agreed and said, "Yes, we don't object to you dating, we just hope you can bring someone back for us to meet as soon as possible. After all, your father and I are experienced people and have more experience than you in judging people."

Huang Lingwei responded readily: "Okay, I'll ask him to come over and meet you later."

So straightforward?

Huang's father and mother couldn't help but look at each other, and saw the confusion in each other's eyes.

"It's settled then. When will your boyfriend come?"

"Then let him come over the day after tomorrow?"

"Okay, then the day after tomorrow."

…

Monday, July 3, 2023.

At Gui C City Airport, Liu Yunqing got into a taxi with her parents and daughter.

"I still remember when I brought you back, you were about the same age as Qi'e. Twenty years have passed in the blink of an eye. Time flies so fast!" Father Liu said with a sigh as he looked at the scenery outside the window.

Liu Yunqing recalled the scene back then and said with emotion: "Yes, I remember that time I came back was also during the summer vacation. I stayed there for half a month in total. You and mom took me to visit various scenic spots. It was the first time I knew that my hometown was so beautiful."

The taxi driver was surprised when he heard this: "Boss, you only come back once in so many years. Which big city did you move to to develop your career?"

Father Liu sighed, "I was born in Wan Province and grew up there. My parents are from C City, Guangxi. They moved to Wan Province during that special era. They have settled there for decades now, and I can only come back to visit my hometown occasionally."

The taxi driver suddenly realized, "So that's how it is. The two sides of the Taiwan Strait are one family. It is inevitable that they will return to the embrace of the motherland. It's only a matter of time. Development will be the same wherever they go."

"Yes, Master is right."

The taxi driver was well-known for his ability to talk. It was a rare occasion for him to meet a fellow Taiwan native, so once he started talking, there was no way to stop him, and he started chatting non-stop.

We chatted all the way to our destination, and still looked unsatisfied.

After the taxi driver drove away, Liu Yunqing exclaimed: "I have always heard that the taxi drivers in the capital are good at chatting. Last time, I saw a news report about a man named Zhang who had evil intentions because of debt.

He had planned this for a long time and then robbed a taxi, but only got more than 300 yuan in cash.

Then, he was unwilling to give up, so he took taxis several times to prepare for another robbery.

As a result, he changed four taxis one after another. After getting in the taxi, he communicated very well with the taxi drivers. He couldn't bear to rob them, so he didn't do it in the end. He just paid the bill and got off the taxi honestly.

I thought the news was exaggerated, but today, after seeing the taxi driver's ability to talk nonsense, I realized that his reputation is well-deserved!"

"Is there such news?" Liu's mother asked in surprise.

Father Liu couldn't help but say, "Since ancient times, there has been a saying that trouble comes from the mouth. Now, it has become trouble is eliminated by the mouth."

Yang Qie said: "The taxi driver just now could tell a crosstalk."

Liu Yunqing smiled slightly and said, "Okay, let's not talk about this. Let's go get a room and put our luggage away first, and then find a place to eat. When we are full and it is almost dark, we can go to see the night view of the Two Rivers and Four Lakes!"

Yang Qie said excitedly, "Great, let's go, I can't wait to hear what you've said!"

Mother Liu patted her little head and said with a smile, "Then let's go quickly. We haven't seen each other for more than 20 years. I guess the night view now is even more beautiful than before."

Liu Yunqing continued, "That's for sure. The past twenty years or so have been a period of vigorous development for the mainland. Every year is different, let alone twenty years. I felt it when I came from the airport just now. Compared with twenty years ago, the changes are really huge."

Father Liu nodded and said, "Especially in terms of infrastructure, the changes are really huge."

"That's normal. The mainland is now a world-renowned infrastructure maniac. How could it be bad in this regard?"

"That's true. Compared to the mainland, Taiwan's development has almost stagnated over the past two decades. If it continues like this, let alone comparing it to economically powerful provinces like Guangdong, Jiangsu, and Shandong, even the economic output of a municipality directly under the Central Government in Zhonghai will soon catch up with Taiwan's economic output."

"Forget it, let's stop talking about this. The River Crab God is staring at us!"