In front of her father-in-law, she called his son a beast. Li Lan was used to saying that, but after she finished speaking, she realized something was wrong and quickly tried to correct her. She said, "That's not what I meant."
Several aunts from the supply and marketing cooperative immediately spoke up for the old man: "You woman, you are really outrageous. You have no manners at all when talking to an old man."
"Exactly, how can you talk about your man like that?"
"I heard that she does nothing but rely on Uncle Qin's son to earn a salary. She doesn't care about her father-in-law and children, but supports her own mother all day long. That old woman is really shameless..."
As he was speaking, he came towards Old Lady Li.
There are many bad old rules in northern Anhui County. If the father-in-law and mother-in-law go to their daughter's house for a meal, the parents-in-law and neighbors will gossip about them.
There are almost no people like Mrs. Li in the countryside who have a son but rely on her daughter for support.
Old Mrs. Li said angrily, "Why are you meddling in our family affairs? Why are you interfering?"
A mischievous old man said, "Sister-in-law, when did you and Old Man Qin become a couple? I haven't heard that the old man is looking for a partner."
Li Lan and Li Laizi were both there. They were very angry when they heard people making fun of their own mother, but what could they do? With so many people talking at the same time, they couldn't win any argument.
Old man Qin said to his wife, "Why did you come to see me? I don't have any money."
After scolding her, Mrs. Li said to the old man, "My dear, we are here for free this time. I have heard that Qinjiazhuang is going to open a big factory. My son and daughter-in-law are idle at home. Let them go to the factory in Qinjiazhuang to work as workers."
Before Old Man Qin could even say anything, several women from the supply and marketing cooperatives started complaining, "You're talking nonsense, aren't you? 'A state-owned factory quota for 1,000 yuan each, and you want it just by saying something? How can it be so cheap?'"
Old Lady Li said, "What does it have to do with you?"
The old man said, "It's no use telling me. This isn't my factory. I can't help you."
Old Lady Li said, "My dear, if I have done anything wrong to you before, I am here to apologize to you today. We are still a family, and my daughter has given birth to many children for your family. Let's not give in to the monks, but give in to the Buddha."
Qin Huai said, "This matter is still a long way off, let's talk about it when the time comes."
He thought that since the two factories needed a lot of people anyway, it would be no big deal to assign some to Li Laizi. However, when Old Lady Li heard this, she became unhappy and said, "What does it have to do with a cripple like you who adopted him?"
Qin Huai had almost forgotten the nickname "Cripple". When Old Man Qin heard it, he got furious and said, "You are already old, how can you talk like that?"
Mrs. Li was unconvinced and wanted to speak, but Li Lan stopped her and said, "Father, that's fine. We'll go back first. I'll trouble you with Lai Zi's matter."
Mrs. Li said to Li Lan, "By the way, you, too, must go out and earn money for me. I want to build a few houses at home so that those who used to look down on us can see them."
The aunt from the supply and marketing cooperative said, "Qin Huai, you can't just be partial to your stepmother. You should also pay attention to our affairs."
Li Lan was so angry that she said: "What are you talking about? I am the original wife."
Old Man Qin said, "You'd better leave quickly. This place is a mess and there's all sorts of talk going on."
Ever since the factory was planned to be opened in Qinjiazhuang, Qin Huai's auto repair shop has become the busiest place in Wanbei County. People keep coming to Qin Huai, and each of them brings something with them.
In just two days, no less than ten people came to him to work in the factory, and each of them brought something with them.
Qin Huai felt like a factory clerk. He didn't know how these people were so well-informed. They came to him before anything was even started.
Old Man Qin said worriedly, "Qin Huai, is there anything wrong? There are so many things?"
Qin Huai said, "You saw it too. Even if we said no, they would just come and throw the things away and leave. Now, I can't even remember who gave it to me."
Just at this moment, someone knocked on the door. Qin Huai opened it and saw that it was Director Mao of the Supply and Marketing Cooperative, who was also holding cigarettes and alcohol in his hands.
Qin Huai said: "Director Mao, why are you here to join in the fun?"
Director Mao said, "I'm here on my wife's orders. Every family has a few unemployed young people. You must accept the gifts, otherwise I won't be able to explain myself when I get back."
Qin Huai had never experienced such a thing in his two lives. He was just a small person with no power before, and no one gave him gifts.
But since he had already sent them, he couldn't send them back one by one.
Old Qin was most grateful to Director Mao. The villagers didn't need food this year, and the supply and marketing cooperative played a big role. He said to Qin Huai, "Director Mao has helped the village so much. He doesn't accept anyone else's food, but his."
Director Mao said, "The news that Qinjiazhuang is going to open a state-owned factory has spread throughout the county. I also heard that Qin Huai may become the factory director. Brother, congratulations."
"Director Mao, I'm just a car mechanic. How can I be a factory director? Please don't laugh at me."
Director Mao said, "The question of whether we're factory director or not is just a joke. My wife has several nephews from her family. Brother, you can handle it. If you can do it, I'll thank you. If you can't, I won't blame you. We're old friends. Don't be unhappy about this."
When he left, Qin Huai replaced his gift with another one and took it back. The two of them argued for a long time before finally sending him off. When he came back and saw so many things, he said to the old man, "There are too many. I'll give some to Qin Wei."
When Qin Wei saw him, he said, "I've heard that our Qinjiazhuang will be very big in the future. Qin Huai, I heard that the people who run the factory are your biological parents, right?"
Qin Huai said, "Uncle, you already know everything. Let them do it. After all, the folks in Qinjiazhuang will benefit from it, and they won't have to worry about not having enough to eat in the future."
Qin Wei said, "That's good. Are you ready to meet them?"
Qin Huai shook his head and said, "Why should I admit it? My last name is Qin, and I will be Qin for the rest of my life."
Qin Wei said: "They are powerful and still care about you. If you ask me, just acknowledge it."
Qin Wei's daughter said, "Brother Qin Huai, if my biological parents were rich, I would go with them no matter what."
Qin Wei said, "You ungrateful little bastard, I've raised you for nothing. Qin Huai, don't leave today. Let's have a drink together."
Before Liu Chengzong even arrived, the whole city was in an uproar. When he appeared before him next, he didn't know what kind of scene would happen. But Qin Huai drank a few glasses of wine and said groggily, "My last name is Qin, and it will always be Qin."
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