Zhao Aiguo finally caught up, and the three of them slowly walked back. Zhao Aiguo wanted to speak several times, but looking at Wei Dani, he kept quiet. He didn't know what it meant for someone with a rural household registration to marry into the city; he just wondered why Dani disagreed with Jiang Zhen, a good man.
Wei's mother originally wanted to wait a few more days until things stabilized on Jiang Zhen's side before leaving, but Wei Dani was adamant. She said, "Forget it, everything in the city costs money. We don't have any food, and we can't just sit around and eat our savings!"
The next day, Erni was left to take care of the child, and the grandmother and granddaughter set off to return home. Wei Jianshe, who was already four months old, was still fast asleep. Wei's mother kissed him again and again with great reluctance and hardened her heart before leaving.
Zhao Dahu approached Jiang Zhen at the factory gate and greeted him with a cheerful smile, "Uncle-Master, what brings you here?"
Zhao Dahu laughed and playfully smacked Jiang Zhen, saying, "You little punk, you've got some nerve? Didn't those three siblings come to see you yesterday? I don't know where you learned this from, making Aiguo betray his sister!"
Jiang Zhen grinned foolishly, and Zhao Dahu handed him two yuan, saying, "What do you take patriotism for?"
Jiang Zhen said embarrassedly, "Uncle-Master, that's not what I meant. They were going back late, so I was thinking of having Aiguo buy them some food and take them back by bus."
Zhao Dahu shoved the money into his hand and laughed, "Your intentions were good, but doing this makes Aiguo seem like he's selling out his sister. Does this money bite? Alright, I'm going back!"
Jiang Zhen said anxiously, "Uncle-Master, why are you leaving so soon? You haven't finished speaking yet!"
Zhao Dahu was about to leave with his bicycle when he heard this and turned back with a smile, saying, "This matter depends on you. Da Ni has a rural household registration. If this really happens, it will be a heavy burden for you. Think it over carefully before you speak."
Jiang Zhen grabbed the back seat of Zhao Dahu's bicycle and said seriously, "Uncle-Master, don't you know what kind of person I am? I don't care about this. I really like Da Ni. I can support her."
Zhao Dahu smiled and said, "Okay, then I'll talk to them another day!"
Jiang Zhen was so anxious that he scratched his head and stammered for a long time before finally managing to say, "Uncle-Master, don't postpone it! Let's decide as soon as possible! I heard from Aiguo that she has to go back, and I'm afraid she won't be able to handle the autumn harvest..."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Dahu scoffed, "You little brat, you're lying through your teeth now? She's just a country bumpkin, what's she afraid of doing farm work?"
Jiang Zhen chuckled shamelessly, "I'm just worried about it, aren't I? Wouldn't you be worried if your aunt went to the autumn harvest?"
Zhao Dahu kicked him angrily, laughing and cursing, "Get lost! Buy your things, and I'll take you there tomorrow!"
Jiang Zhen nodded repeatedly, mentally calculating what to buy. Wei Dani had a baby boy a few months old, so formula was necessary, along with canned food, fruit...
Then, suddenly remembering something, he quickly asked for leave and ran to his senior classmate Yu Xiaolong's house. After exchanging a few pleasantries, he told his senior classmate about it. Yu Xiaolong pondered for a while and asked, "What is your sister-in-law's educational background?"
Jiang Zhen said, "Junior high school! It's been a few years since I graduated."
Yu Xiaolong nodded and said, "It might not be a very good company, how about a scrap metal recycling station?"
Jiang Zhen was taken aback, blinked, and said, "Huh?"
Yu Xiaolong said, "There is a quota for temporary workers, the salary is 18.5 yuan, and they can also transfer their grain ration to their brigade."
Jiang Zhen nodded and said, "Okay, then you keep it for me. How much?"
Yu Xiaolong thought for a moment and said, "300 yuan, plus twenty industrial vouchers!"
Jiang Zhen nodded and said, "Okay, give me two days!" Yu Xiaolong laughed and punched his shoulder, saying, "No problem, but you have to hurry, there are so many people watching!"
Jiang Zhen nodded. The next day at work, he went straight to Liu Taohua's small break room, closed the door, and put on a smiling face, saying, "Auntie, my uncle Zhao Dahu told me that I agree, but Da Ni is worried because she has a rural household registration and doesn't want to be a burden on me. You can tell her that I found her a temporary job at a scrap metal recycling station. The salary isn't much, only 18.5 yuan, just like yours. Her grain ration can also be transferred. It's a rare opportunity. Ask her if she agrees. If she does, make a decision as soon as possible."
Liu Taohua felt as if a huge pie had fallen from the sky and hit her so hard she was almost dizzy. Tears welled in her eyes, and her voice trembled as she said, "Will this be too much trouble for you? This…"
Jiang Zhen smiled and shook his head, his face flushed, saying, "It's nothing, no trouble at all. Please ask her for me when you get back!"
Liu Taohua nodded vigorously, then suddenly remembered something and said, "She went back to her hometown with her grandmother yesterday. I'll ask for leave and go back to tell her!"
Jiang Zhen immediately agreed and told her to go quickly. The thought of his beloved woman having to watch the autumn harvest under the scorching sun made him feel uncomfortable and sorry for the girl.
After taking leave, Liu Taohua went straight home, told Erni, fed Wei Jianshe, and then hurriedly left.
When I got home around noon, I found the door locked. The grandmother and granddaughter hadn't returned yet. A familiar neighbor greeted me and said, "Peach Blossom is back? The city really does nurture people; she looks so much younger!"
Liu Taohua smiled shyly, and another said, "Your mother-in-law said you gave birth to a boy this time, so you can hold your head high now. When are you bringing him back so we can see what a city baby looks like?"
Liu Taohua smiled and said, "When the factory closes for the New Year holiday, what about my mom and Da Ni?"
"She'll be back soon. Wait a little longer, I have to go back and cook." With that, she said goodbye. A moment later, Wei Dani was seen carrying a large load of firewood on her back. Wei's mother came over with a basket, and Liu Taohua quickly stepped forward to take the firewood from Dani. Dani wiped her sweat and said, "No need, no need. You and Grandma should go back quickly! It's too hot."
Mother Wei pulled Liu Taohua back inside. Once inside, Liu Taohua deftly started a fire and cooked. Mother Wei asked, "Why are you back? Aren't you at work?"
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