The more Lin's mother listened, the more displeased she became. She knew the benefits of her son marrying these young girls, but the problem was that no matter which one her son wanted to woo, none of them were available.
Ji Xia was still spouting nonsense in front of them. It was too difficult for Lin Haodong to win the heart of a young girl before the start of the school year.
The mother and son have tried many methods these past few days, but no matter what they do, they have to see the person!
Eight or nine girls hid at the Chen family's house every day, and even when they went home, their brothers would come to pick them up, so Lin Haodong didn't even have a chance to get close.
She snorted coldly and said with a mocking laugh, "What's so great about twenty or thirty yuan? When my son finishes university, the government will assign him a job with a salary of at least one hundred yuan."
As they were talking, Ji Xia came out of the house and chuckled upon hearing this: "If college graduates want high salaries, they can only get them high-paying jobs if they hold very important positions, such as factory manager, general manager, or senior engineer, which all require seniority."
"It takes at least eight to ten years to get this advanced certificate, and it takes at least eight to ten years of management experience to become a factory manager or general manager. Aunt Lin, you need to be more realistic and not be so unrealistic!"
Of course, some people who are born into privilege can be promoted to factory director, general manager, or even county magistrate when they are sent down to the countryside.
But Lin Haodong was born into the wrong family; he's a million miles away from Rome!
Displeased by Ji Xia's sarcastic remarks, Lin's mother sneered, "Ji girl, I heard you still want to go to university? Married people can't take the university entrance exam now. Stop dreaming and go back to work!"
Ji Xia chuckled, "Auntie's reminder is good, that's what I was thinking too, thank you!"
Lin's mother had intended to say something sarcastic to Ji Xia, but she was instead taken aback by Ji Xia's sincere tone.
What does this mean? Does she want to take the college entrance exam or not?
Even after leaving the Chen family, she still couldn't understand. It wasn't until she discussed it with Lin Haodong that Lin Haodong excitedly clapped his hands: "Does she mean she and Chen Jing are getting a divorce?"
"Ji Xia wants a divorce?"
The mother and son's eyes lit up immediately. After the divorce, she would no longer be Chen's daughter-in-law, but a single girl again.
Lin Haodong is on his second marriage, and so is she – it's a perfect match!
Lin Haodong smiled wryly upon hearing this: "Mother, she needs to take the college entrance exam, how could she possibly get married right away?"
Lin's mother smiled happily and said, "It's alright. Getting into university isn't easy. Once she finishes her exams, she'll know how rare it is for you to be a university student."
"Then you can coax her and, considering how high her salary is, don't mind that she's been married before."
"But,"
Lin Haodong hesitated: "What are you going to do now? You haven't found a woman to take care of you at home, what about your health?"
"It's alright. When Mom is in a good mood, her health will naturally improve. Just hang in there for another six months, and the college entrance exam results will come out in July."
After discussing it for a while, the mother and son were immediately tempted.
The news had spread throughout the village that Ji Xia was a lucky charm who brought good fortune to her husband, a reincarnation of a lucky star. After getting engaged to Lin Haodong, Lin Haodong was admitted to university; after the two broke off the engagement, the Lin family lived worse than dogs.
On the contrary, Ji Xia and Chen Jing got together, Ji Xiangjun arranged a job for Chen Jing, Ji Xia and Chen Jing got married, and the eldest branch of the Chen family could make money by simply setting up a stall and selling dried goods.
Lin's mother firmly believed this, and even Lin Haodong wondered if Ji Xiawang was the reason he got into university.
Back when Ji Xia was with her son, she lived such a blissful life! So many people envied her. And now? Everyone laughs at her.
In addition, Ji Xia earns a high salary; he can earn 30 to 50 yuan for a single design drawing. He can draw ten drawings a month, which puts him ahead of 90% of the families in the entire county.
I can draw eight or ten design drafts a month, and spend the rest of my time doing housework, taking care of my mother-in-law and husband, and I can also take care of my children in the future. It's much better than working at the supply and marketing cooperative.
After discussing it at home, the two gave up the idea of marrying other girls and instead decided to try to win Ji Xia's favor.
At this point, they realized that getting close to Ji Xia was not an easy task either.
The girls worked until the fourth day of the lunar new year and finally finished making their wedding dresses. Then they returned to the city with Ji Xia and the others.
Then, he couldn't find him. Lin Haodong went to the city several times to look for him at the factory, but he didn't even know where the factory was.
With the wedding date approaching, Sun Xiaoyu stayed at the company to meet and guide Chen Qiuyu, while Ji Xiangjun and Chen Jing went to Jiangnan again to sort things out. Next month, after the wedding, Sun Xiaoyu and Old Man Sun will go there together.
A replacement for Old Man Sun has been found.
Ji Xiangjun's old comrade-in-arms, who had retired due to injury, came with his wife. The couple divided the work: the man was responsible for security and warehouse management, while the woman was responsible for the canteen and dormitory hygiene.
Because of his leg problems, Chen Qiuyu had to do the errands, so Chen Song did them. Sun Xiaoyu also took him along during training and made him a reserve manager.
Before the new year, Ji Xia had already secured orders for 10,000 items and several custom-made items. Based on Ji Xia's renderings, Boss Song also secured orders for 1,000 to 2,000 items. With him around, business shouldn't be a problem.
After the factory handed over its work, Ji Xia asked for leave from school and used this month to hide in her house in the city to prepare the spring and summer design drawings.
So busy was Lin Haodong that he didn't even have a chance to meet up. After the Lantern Festival, he boarded the train back to school, feeling disappointed.
Half a month later, Ji Xiangjun and Chen Jing rushed back and finally arrived three days before the wedding, where they held a grand wedding.
Ji Xiangjun invited more than a dozen old comrades-in-arms to participate. Some of these comrades-in-arms were working in the county, while others had transferred back to the city. Some had joined government agencies, while others had become leaders in large factories.
The villagers attending the banquet were stunned to see that Ji Xiangjun's comrades were all important figures.
Sun Xiaoyu put on the wedding dress that Ji Xia had specially prepared for her, and Ji Xiangjun also put on the suit that Sun Xiaoyu had specially made for him. The two hired a photographer to capture a very precious moment.
This wedding was definitely the most lively and grandest wedding in the brigade, even more so than Ji Xia's wedding.
The day after the wedding, Sun Xiaoyu revealed part of the Sun family's treasure to Ji Xiangjun.
Upon hearing that the Sun family had left behind a box of jewelry, Ji Xiangjun was taken aback, but generously stated that it was her dowry and that she should keep it herself.
Overjoyed, Sun Xiaoyu led Ji Xiangjun to dig up a box of hidden treasure in the dark. After packing their luggage, they left the commune with Old Man Sun and Hou Fang.
They plan to buy a small house with a yard outside the city in Jiangnan, where they can work and settle down.
Before leaving, Ji Xiangjun, Chen Jing, and Ji Xia went over their accounts, tallied their profits for the past six months, and then withdrew their only 100,000 yuan in cash, depositing it into Chen Jing's notebook in preparation for their trip to Beijing.
Before leaving, Chen Jing and Ji Xia handed over the design drawings and business to Chen Qiuyu. With a savings account of 100,000 yuan, they entrusted their home in the city to Chen Zhang and his wife. The two also bought train tickets and boarded the train to Beijing.
At the farewell platform, Chen Qiuyu, leaning on his cane, waved goodbye to Chen Jing and Ji Xia along with Chen Song and Boss Song.
Turning her head, Chen Qiuyu saw Lin Haodong carrying a small amount of luggage, returning to his hometown dejectedly.
He was expelled from school.
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