"How can this be possible!"
Jia Hua realized that her brother was teasing her. "Brother, what are you doing? I'm annoyed right now."
Factory Director Jia straightened his face and asked, "Who will pay for these jobs?"
Although he wanted to help Old Lady Wu, he was still worried about his sister, since the position of director of the textile factory was not something that could be bought with a small amount of money.
"It's for Jianguo's parents. If it's more than that, we'll just make up a little. The bulk of it will still go to his parents." Jia Hua gave Factory Director Jia a reassuring look, then looked at Guo Zhixia.
"That's true. Yuping is already twenty-six this year, and she's still picky. She's picky about jobs, and she's picky about men too. Where are we going to find her someone who's both talented and good-looking?"
“The good-looking ones are short, the tall ones are not good-looking, and the good-looking ones are not good-looking. Jianguo is so worried about his sister that I’m also annoyed. Now Zhenjun is involved with Miao Fengying. I’d rather die than have any more trouble.”
"What nonsense!"
When Director Jia heard her rambling nonsense, including the word "death," his face immediately turned cold, and he rebuked her in a cold voice.
Seeing her brother's cold expression, Jia Duo moved closer to Guo Zhixia, "I was just saying..."
She was emotionally charged, and the source of her distress was still Qiao Zhenjun; Qiao Yuping was none of her business.
Qiao Yuping had been living with Qiao Jianguo's parents in the countryside. Qiao Jianguo sent money to the countryside every month, and the amount was not small. The old couple were frugal and had saved quite a bit.
Even if she buys a job, she'll still have a lot left. Even if Qiao Yuping never finds a man, with the money the old couple has and their future wages, it's enough for her to live comfortably for the rest of her life. At most, she'll just hear people gossiping.
Factory Director Jia snorted coldly before turning his gaze away.
Seeing that the siblings were silent, Guo Zhixia smiled and tried to smooth things over, "Oh dear, your brother is just worried about you. He always says such unlucky things. Now that Yuping has a job lined up, I'll arrange for you to have a table at Xiaoyue's wedding banquet. You can discuss it yourselves then."
Jia Hua frowned. "Sister-in-law, you should just ask her how much money she wants, and I'll give her that amount. It's not good to discuss this at the wedding. Besides, there will be many people around, and it won't be good if someone overhears us."
Although this kind of business is not uncommon, it's still not appropriate to discuss it openly.
Jia Hua thought about it more and more and felt that it wouldn't work. "Sister-in-law, we can't do it at the wedding."
Hearing her say that, Guo Zhixia also felt that it was inappropriate, but she could ask Wu Mingxia how much money it would cost and then pass on the message to Jia Hua. If she could do this back and forth, everyone would be happy.
If things aren't handled properly, it might give the impression that she's skimming money off the table... It's best to clarify every penny when it comes to matters involving money.
It would be better if they met and talked things out face to face.
Guo Zhixia smiled and said, "That's true. There are too many people at the wedding and too much gossip... How about this, since Director Wu is a very efficient person, you two can talk things out face to face."
“I happen to be short-handed on my end, so let her come and help. You can discuss it yourselves when you meet.”
Upon hearing this, Factory Director Jia glanced at his wife in surprise. Why was she so unusually sharp-minded today?
Jia Hua glanced at her brother, and seeing that he didn't react, nodded in agreement.
According to my sister-in-law, Director Wu of this textile factory is a woman. Is there any other woman besides Guo Zhixia and Xiaoyue who could be mentioned in the Jia family?
Guo Zhixia gave her a look, "Don't worry, Wu Mingxia is a straightforward person. You can have a good talk with her when you meet her. She's a pitiful person too."
Factory Director Jia was also troubled by his sister's family's affairs. Old Mrs. Wu wanted to sell her job. He couldn't help with anything else, but he could at least help with this.
Since the Qiao family is indeed quite wealthy, selling more of their stock would be a form of compensation for her.
Without further ado, Guo Zhixia got up and told Jia Hua to sit down first, saying that this matter should be done as soon as possible. After saying that, she turned around and left.
Jia Hua opened her mouth, wanting to say that there was no need to be in such a hurry.
Xiaoyue's important matter is still more important.
Jia Xiaoyue noticed that Jia Hua seemed hesitant to speak, so she put down what she was holding and sat down next to her, saying, "Auntie, I've almost finished preparing everything. All that's left is to put up the 'double happiness' characters and send out invitations. My dad can handle those."
Factory Director Jia nodded in agreement, “That’s right, that’s right, I can deliver all these invitations in half a day.”
Jia Hua was taken aback; she was late. She had planned to come and help.
"It's almost done. If Auntie is feeling restless these next few days, she can stay here with us for a while. She can go home after the wedding."
While the aunt and niece were talking, Guo Zhixia arrived with her entourage and introduced them to Jia Hua.
"This is Director Wu Mingxia of Workshop Three in the textile factory." He then pointed to Jia Hua.
"This is your factory manager's sister, Jia Hua."
Wu Mingxia was still drinking tea in the factory office when Guo Zhixia barged into the office and grabbed his arm, pulling him out.
On the way, I secretly reminded him, "Take more."
Grandma Wu immediately realized that they were looking for a buyer.
But when she actually stood in Director Jia's house and looked at Director Jia's sister across the street, a trace of doubt rose in Old Mrs. Wu's heart. Did Guo Zhixia really not cheat her?
Is this too much?
With a slight shift of her gaze, she caught a glimpse of Director Jia nodding at her, and Old Mrs. Wu couldn't help but feel a jolt of surprise.
Jia Hua wasn't as naive as Guo Zhixia; she naturally saw through the subtle tension between them.
The clearer the view, the more shocked I became.
The way her brother and sister-in-law subtly protected Old Lady Wu made an uninformed person think she was an outsider and that Old Lady Wu was their biological sister.
Factory Director Jia noticed his sister's expression and, fearing she might misunderstand, quickly explained the situation.
Guo Zhixia understood and invited everyone to sit down. She sat down next to Old Lady Wu, and Jia Hua glanced at her again.
Returning our gaze to Old Mrs. Wu, we said, "There are no outsiders here now, so let's get straight to the point."
He paused slightly, then asked, "How much are you willing to sell it for?"
Just as Old Mrs. Wu was about to speak, she felt something strange at her waist. Her expression changed slightly, she took a deep breath, and slowly opened her mouth, "One, one thousand yuan..."
Jia Hua paused, and Factory Director Jia also looked surprised. His gaze fell on Guo Zhixia, who was smiling like a flower next to Old Lady Wu, and his lips twitched involuntarily.
He wanted Old Mrs. Wu to ask for more, but Guo Zhixia was sitting right next to her, with a smiling face. It was obvious to everyone that the price Old Mrs. Wu was asking for was being instigated by Guo Zhixia behind the scenes.
I was just thinking that she was much sharper today, but it hasn't been long before she's shown her true colors.
Jia Hua repeated, "One thousand yuan?"
Before Old Lady Wu could speak, Guo Zhixia chimed in, "Yes, it's not much. These days, even a textile factory director earns over a hundred a month."
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