Xu Jiajia knew that what happened at the Hehua family had also affected Xu Jianguo. She patted him on the shoulder and said, "Dad, you must get rid of bad emotions. Only then will your health be good and your life will be sunny and bright."
Xu Jianguo was frightened by what Xu Jiajia said about depression, so he didn't dare to think too much: "I will only think positively from now on."
Xu Jiajia snapped her fingers: "That's how it should be."
The three chatted for a while, and then He Hua came. She looked very thin, but in good spirits: "Jia Jia, do you still have your high school textbooks?"
Xu Jiajia nodded: "Yes, please sit for a while, I'll go look for it."
Lotus looked at her gratefully: "Thank you——"
Xu Jiajia waved her hand: "It's just a piece of cake, why say thank you? If you don't understand, you can ask me."
Lotus' eyes were red, and she choked back a sob, "Hmm..."
When Old Mrs. Xu saw her like this, she felt sad. She went back to the house and cut half an apple for Hehua.
It was so expensive, how could Lotus accept it? "No, no."
Old Mrs. Xu domineeringly stuffed the apple into her hand and said, "Eat—"
Lotus was shocked by Old Lady Xu's aura. She subconsciously took a bite. It was crispy and sweet. The bitterness in her heart dissipated, leaving only sweetness.
Grandma Xu took her emotional changes to heart and felt very distressed: "Lotus, Grandma Xu has something to say to you: remember what you should remember, forget what you should forget, change what you can change, and accept what you cannot change.
We humans must look forward. Only with optimism can we have hope in life."
At this point, Old Lady Xu recalled a long-buried memory: "In 1945, the Japanese invaders stormed into the village and killed many villagers, including your uncle Xu's brother and sister.
I came back from outside and fainted when I heard this.
After a depressing night, I knew that what had happened was useless and there was no point in being sad.
Later, I went to learn skills and combat skills, and vowed to fight the devils to the end..."
Mrs. Xu did not continue to talk about the glorious history of the past. She paused, looked at He Hua, and patted her shoulder: "There are some things we cannot change, but we can change ourselves.
Try to make yourself stronger, even a solid wall cannot shake your strong heart."
Lotus heard it all, and she said hoarsely, "I will."
…
Time flies.
Today is the day to collect wages.
Xu Jianguo came to the Finance Department with his pay slip.
He didn't even make it a full month that first month, he was only thirty.
Xu Jianguo's hands were shaking as he took the money. Oh my god, this was the first time he had received so much money in his life.
If this is lost, the old lady will beat him to death!
Xu Jianguo ran to the toilet, carefully put the money in his trouser pocket, buttoned it up, and only came out after making sure it was safe.
The first thing I did when I got home was to divide up the thirty yuan that was still hot.
Xu Jiajia is twenty.
Mrs. Xu, five dollars.
He got five bucks for himself.
Xu Jiajia was stunned: "Dad, why are you giving me money?"
Xu Jianguo smiled and said, "You gave me a job, but I won't give you money.
Forty dollars a month, you get twenty-five, grandma gets ten, and I get five. We'll stick to this standard from now on."
Xu Jiajia's mouth twitched, and she calculated very clearly: "Your money will not be mine in the future, but it's okay to give it to me in advance."
Old Mrs. Xu looked at the living expenses in her hand and was very satisfied. Ten yuan a month, one hundred and twenty yuan a year.
very good.
If she lives a few more years, she will definitely be the richest old lady in the whole village.
The sugar factory and the machinery factory pay wages on the same day.
Xu Jiajia had just received twenty yuan when Xu Xiaoyao came to give her more money. In addition to money, she also brought benefits.
She eats in the cafeteria.
Since the oil was not needed, I gave it all to Xu Jiajia.
"Jia Jia, these are cloth coupons, oil coupons, meat coupons, and coal coupons. As for grain, I'll bring it back next time. I can't bring so much this time."
"Coal tickets, you can exchange them with your colleagues for the tickets you need. You don't have to give them to me, you can keep them for yourself."
People in rural areas burn firewood and don’t use coal.
Xu Xiaoyao nodded: "Okay——"
Xu Jiajia looked at the money, another twenty yuan. She looked at Xu Xiaoyao in confusion: "We agreed on a fifty-fifty split, why did you give me five yuan more?"
Working in the factory, Xu Xiaoyao didn't need to be exposed to the sun. She looked much whiter, and when she smiled, she looked like a flower blooming in the sunshine. "Fifty-fifty, you're really at a disadvantage."
Xu Jiajia declined, but Xu Xiaoyao refused to accept: "No, ten yuan a month, I am very satisfied.
Jia Jia, do you know?
I've never been happier."
Xu Xiaoyao sat at the Xu family's house for a while, and was about to go home when Wang Daniu came and pulled her aside: "You silly girl, you didn't even come home after returning to the village. Last time I heard you say that your salary would be paid today, where's the money?"
Xu Xiaoyao was prepared. She took out some money from her pocket and handed it over.
Wang Danniu looked very satisfied, but after she finished counting, her face instantly cracked: "You stupid girl, you're kidding me, believe it or not, I'll whip you!"
Old Mrs. Xu appeared behind her silently: "Who do you want to hit?"
Wang Danniu was startled. She turned around and looked at Old Lady Xu with grievance: "Auntie, she promised to give me five yuan, but now she only gives me this little. If it were you, you would be angry too, right?"
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