Huang Mei had been incredibly happy these past two days. Lao Liu's family had suddenly become more active, making her feel proud. She knew Lao Liu wasn't stupid. Lao Liu's wife had also changed; she had stopped using excuses to avoid work and was keeping the house in good order. Even Ah Tong was earning two or three work points a day.
Old Man Zhu felt the same way. He had always felt that the old woman had spoiled the sixth son too much and worried that he would not be able to make a living in the future. Who knew that he had been saving his energy? On this journey, many old friends praised their son, which finally helped him regain some face.
Liang Yuan and Zhu Xingtong looked at each other with smiles in their eyes. The old couple had very low expectations for this family.
Zhu Youliang finished the porridge in his bowl and then said, "Dad, I'm done. Tell me what you want from me."
Old Man Zhu: "Your second sister sent someone to pass on the news that the county machinery factory is recruiting workers. Since you have a high school education, they wanted to let you try."
Zhu Youliang was overjoyed and asked happily, "When? Are there any conditions?"
"Your second sister heard it from others, and she said you need to take an exam to get in. You should ask for leave tomorrow and go to the machinery factory to ask. Since you know how to repair tractors, maybe you can get hired," said Old Man Zhu hopefully. If you could really get into the machinery factory, you could eat commercial grain.
Zhu Youliang nodded: "Okay, I'll go tomorrow. Yuan, please ask the captain for leave for me tomorrow."
Liang Yuan: "I want to go too."
Huang Mei frowned and asked, "What are you doing?"
Liang Yuan: "I also want to try to get into the machinery factory. I also graduated from high school."
Huang Mei: "The machinery factory is full of men. How can a woman like you be allowed in?"
But old man Zhu said, "Go, go, maybe you can get the job." Lao Liu's family is weak and can't earn many work points. It would be better if they could be hired.
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