"Don't think this is just temporary. You should take this opportunity to enrich yourself. Learn a skill or do some research on what kind of job you want to do. You have to work hard for it, otherwise you'll be waiting for a job to come to you."
After the change, Chen Yu's ideas became more mature, and she became more planned and goal-oriented. What she said surprised even Chen Ke.
"Chen Zhi, you..." Chen Ke hesitated, unable to finish his sentence.
Chen Zhi looked at Chen Ke with hopeful eyes.
Chen Ke: "You should learn more from your sister."
Chen Zhi looked dejected: "...Okay."
Waaah, his mother is biased too. His older brother and sister both have good brains, but he doesn't!
After that meal, Chen Ke reluctantly began to treat the two younger siblings as his own younger brothers and sisters. The two younger siblings also began to respect their older brother in their hearts, and would ask him if he was tired from work, and would ask him how his studies at night school were going, and how he was feeling.
These simple greetings may seem ordinary, but the two younger ones never cared about the original owner, because at that time they could only think of themselves.
Now, the two younger ones have not only learned to care for each other, but they can also find things to do on their own.
Chen Yu took on all the housework every day, trying her best to keep their small home clean and tidy.
Because of his work, Chen Zhi always looks utterly hopeless when he gets home, but he will still do his best to help Chen Yu by lighting the fire and washing the dishes.
Chen Ke went to work and attended night school every day, following the same routine.
It's been a week since the draft of the grain harvester was given to Professor Zhang, but there has been no reply yet. Jiang Dianwen comforted him, saying that the research institute might need more time to discuss it, and told him not to worry.
Chen Ke looked at the blisters on Jiang Dianwen's lips and said, "Well, Professor Jiang, I'm not in a hurry. After all, no news is good news."
Besides grain harvesters, Chen Ke has begun designing other agricultural machinery. However, considering that the machine tools of this era are outdated and many parts cannot be manufactured, Chen Ke made many changes and spent some time on them.
As National Day approaches, the whole country is filled with a festive atmosphere. Although people are tightening their belts, their faces are still beaming with joy as they prepare to welcome that great day.
One morning two weeks before National Day, Gao Jin ran excitedly into the textile workshop. This time, he didn't care about the curious looks from others and shouted loudly, "Section Chief Chen! Section Chief Chen!"
Chen Ke heard the sound and looked over. Gao Jin was waving at him from the workshop door, saying, "Come out, come out for a second."
Seeing this, the workshop director waved to Chen Ke, signaling him to hurry up.
Wang Jingjiang, who was standing next to him, craned his neck to take a look, then leaned close to Chen Ke's ear with a mysterious expression and said, "If you become rich and powerful, don't forget me!"
Chen Ke: ""
As soon as Chen Ke reached the door, Gao Jin embraced him tightly. Gao Jin was excited, barely suppressing his overflowing joy. "Chen Ke, you're back! The transport team is back!"
Upon hearing this, Chen Ke understood immediately, and while feeling relieved, he couldn't help but smile.
“Come on, let’s go to our office. Director Feng—oh, now it should be Chairman Feng.” Gao Jin lowered his voice, “The city’s documents will be released soon, and we’ll all have to change our titles soon.”
Chen Ke nodded; it seemed Feng Liangchen had handled the matter very well.
The two entered the office. Feng Liangchen, who had just hung up the phone in high spirits, waved to Chen Ke as soon as he saw him come in, "Chen Ke, come quick, I have some good news."
Gao Jin looked smug. "Chairman, I've already told Chen Ke."
Feng Liangchen glared at him, patted Chen Ke on the shoulder and said with some emotion, "Chen Ke, you've been a great help this time. The transport team brought back a lot of grain."
"That all depends on Chairman Feng's implementation; I only offered a suggestion."
"Haha, let's not be modest. I'll tell you that after work, you should take your younger brother and sister to the transportation bureau to get some grain. I've already made arrangements. You just need to pay the money; no ration coupons are required."
Chen Ke's eyes lit up; he hadn't expected Feng Liangchen to do such a big favor. "How many can we buy?"
Feng Liangchen smiled and said, "I've applied for 300 jin for you, all of it is rice."
This really surprised Chen Ke. You know, 300 catties of rice mixed with corn and other coarse grains can feed a family of three for at least two or three months. There are only two people in the family, Chen Zhi and Chen Yu, who eat together. If they are careful, they can eat until the New Year.
Chen Ke sincerely thanked Feng Liangchen, "Thank you so much, Chairman Feng."
"This is all you deserve. Is the money enough? If not, ask the factory for some money."
"That's enough, thank you for your concern, Chairman."
Buying 300 jin of rice would be a considerable sum even without coupons, and Chen Ke certainly didn't have enough money. However, he never considered taking all the rice for himself.
In the textile workshop, as soon as Chen Ke returned, Wang Jingjiang approached him and asked, "How's it going? Are you about to make it big? Judging from the clerk's expression, I know it must be good news."
Chen Ke glanced at him and said, "It's a real shame you're not a secret agent. Your keen observation skills are wasted in this textile workshop."
"Hehe, so what? Is it true or not?"
"No, is your family short of food right now?" Chen Ke suddenly asked.
Wang Jingjiang rolled his eyes. "Brother, look at this family, which one isn't short of food?" Although the three members of the Wang family eat lunch at the company cafeteria, they often have to help Wang Jingjiang's grandparents, so their food supply is also quite tight.
“My mom went to the grain store to queue up yesterday evening, but she didn’t buy a single grain.”
"Then will you come with me to buy grain tomorrow afternoon? Are you coming or not?"
Upon hearing this, Wang Jingjiang realized that Chen Ke had found a way to get things done. After glancing around to make sure no one was paying attention, he lowered his voice and asked, "Hey buddy, want some tickets?"
"don't want."
"Hey buddy, I knew you were something special. I knew I was right about you. What time tomorrow afternoon? Is one bag enough for me?"
"I heard you have a bicycle..."
"Phew!" Wang Jingjiang gasped. It must be quite a load to be carried by bicycle. "Okay, I'll ride my dad's bicycle tomorrow."
When Wang Jingjiang was leaving get off work, he wanted to go to the supply and marketing cooperative to buy canned food for Chen Ke to thank him properly, but the cooperative was out of canned food.
Wang Jingjiang was a little disappointed, but when he saw that there was only one handful of fruit candies left in the glass bottle on the counter, he bought them all.
Chen Ke took the candy from Wang Jingjiang, feeling both amused and exasperated. "I'm not a child anymore, why would I eat candy?"
Wang Jingjiang sighed helplessly, "I wanted to buy something else, but we're out of everything. Fine, just put it under your pillow, eat one before bed and I guarantee you'll have sweet dreams." With that, he quickly walked away.
Meanwhile, Wang Fugui returned home with a worried look on his face. His wife, Li Yan, took his coat and asked, "What's wrong? Is there still no solution?"
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