At the Chen family's house not far from the Zhang family's yard, Huang Juan put on her coat, took her wallet, and hurried out.
She just ran back to get the money and inform the Zhang family by the way. She happened to meet Lao Wang's wife, and it was just right for the three families to go together. There were so many defective products, and no one would buy it.
Not to mention the Zhang family's backers, she was also happy to interact with Zhang's mother herself, who was a kind person. The Zhang family also had good rules, and the children behaved well when they came. Although she came from the countryside, Zhang's mother didn't smoke and was very clean, which made this southerner very happy. She hated it most when older women came to her house smoking.
Huang Juan had just gone out when she heard Aunt Wang chattering loudly.
She frowned slightly, then smiled and said, "Sister-in-law, let's hurry over. If we're late, the good ones will have been taken. It's almost the end of the year, and each department is preparing New Year's goods. They will clean out defective items before shipping them. They are called defective items, but the quality is very good. The fabrics are just a little uneven in color, but it won't affect their use."
"Oh, sister-in-law has to thank you very much. You are so thoughtful. Remember to take me there. Sister-in-law knows that most people can't buy it. Sister, will it affect you if you take us there? If it affects you, don't take us there. Tell me if you have any precautions."
Huang Juan's smile deepened upon hearing this. She wasn't one for greed. She whispered, "It's okay. They say it's for internal employees, but who doesn't have brothers and sisters? Just take whatever you like. If you don't have enough money, I have some. I'll ask Jiaojiao for it."
Aunt Wang also laughed softly and said, "The three of us sisters-in-law have the thickest wallets. Jiaojiao stuffed a handful into her pocket just now."
"Sister-in-law and elder brother are blessed."
Huang Juan finished her words and didn't say anything else. She meant what she said. What other eighteen-year-old son could be so successful? It was remarkable that Zhang Guoqing had resolved all his parents' worries.
Is it so easy to find a job these days? Zhang Guoqing is the one who pays the bills, works the hard, and owes the favor. A shrewd man like him wouldn't be unaware that this is a losing proposition. No matter how close your brothers are, they're still closer than you. But for his parents, he didn't hesitate.
Zhang's mother followed Huang Juan into the warehouse behind the supply and marketing cooperative, where several people were already selecting items.
Huang Juan quickly pulled them both inside. Seeing her colleagues inside, she smiled and asked, "How is it? Is the defect serious this time?"
"It's almost the same as last time. Hurry up, those people will be here soon." A female colleague who was about the same age as Huang Juan waved to her and said.
Huang Juan and the others immediately went forward to make their selections. Zhang's mother glanced at the amount of items the others were holding and knew they wouldn't be expensive; who would be willing to spend more? Without questioning Huang Juan, she moved to the pile of fabric and yarn and reached over. She picked out some. She knew Zhou Jiao had been knitting daily lately, so the family probably had the least amount of yarn. As for the fabric, it was up to her to decide whether she wanted it or not; it was fine if she didn't want it for her eldest daughter.
"Mom, why are you here?" Huang Cuilan followed her eldest brother Huang Yaozong in and just turned around to see her mother-in-law. She was immediately startled and cried out.
Huang Yaozong pulled her and said with a smile, "Auntie is here too. Oh, Xiaowu asked you to buy these?" After that, he pushed Huang Cuilan forward and pointed to the defective products in front.
Zhang's mother looked at his expression and felt her anger rising. How could she talk like that? What did Xiaowu ask you to buy these? Was he mocking her son? Or was he just looking for fun? Did he even know how to talk? A grandfather who was about to become a grandfather couldn't control his words. She really had the wrong person! The things Xiaowu gave them were eaten by the dog.
Especially the one from the old family. Xiaowu took the trouble to help her husband find a job without them having to spend a penny. But she was so good! She didn't even bother to inform Jiaojiao when something good happened. She was even worse than the neighbors.
Mother Zhang noticed that several women nearby were secretly pricking up their ears and looking at them.
She imitated Zhou Jiao's smile and said in a tone that was neither light nor heavy: "My Xiaowu is not a big shot. How can you not let me buy these? I can only buy them thanks to my sister."
He ignored the other person and went back to picking things up. He was filled with resentment. No wonder he hadn't been promoted to a manager after working his entire life. People like him deserved to be oppressed by their superiors for the rest of their lives.
Huang Cuilan moved uneasily to the side of Zhang's mother, looked at her expression, and seeing no change, she smiled and said, "Mom, I'm going to buy some wool for Jiaojiao. What color do you think looks good?"
Mother Zhang didn't want to be laughed at, so she replied, "Don't buy it for Jiaojiao. If you buy it for her, she'll buy a lot of things in return. She just gave me some money, I'll pick some to take back."
Next, no matter what Huang Cuilan said, she responded with a "hmm".
Huang Juan and Aunt Wang exchanged a glance, quickening their selection, their heads bowed to stifle laughter. She had finally gotten to know the fool. Wait until Old Wang's wife told Zhou Jiao about this chatterbox. How would Zhou Jiao, who was taking care of her husband, handle this fool?
Huang Juan hurriedly picked out the things she needed, and after Zhang's mother and her husband finished, she said, "Sister-in-law, let's go. Jiaojiao is waiting for dinner."
Zhang's mother and the other two paid the money and hurried out.
Huang Cuilan saw her mother-in-law leave and glared at her eldest brother. She was so angry at her eldest brother that she almost died. He thought it was a joke, but her mother-in-law took it seriously.
Although she still smiled, she had been in the Zhang family for so many years and still didn't understand her mother-in-law. She was usually easy to talk to, but she absolutely couldn't laugh at her five children, especially Xiaowu, who was her lifeblood.
Huang Yaozong glanced at her, said nothing, and continued to choose with his head down. He had just said the wrong thing, but he was really unhappy. Zhang Guoqing sent his brothers to the city, but let his sister stay at home to take care of the elderly. He really wanted to ask him what he meant?
Zhang Guoqing was happily chatting with someone. He had no idea that his eldest brother had been so cautious and concealed the fact that his father had instructed him not to help his two sisters-in-law find jobs, which had caused his innocent mother to sulk. As for Huang Yaozong's dissatisfaction with him, who would care?
"Uncle has always remembered your kindness. Later, I heard from my brother-in-law that you helped him again. If you need anything, come to me first. If it can be done or not, come to me first. If it can't be done, then use your connections."
"Uncle, if you keep talking about this relationship, I'm really angry. It was just a coincidence and a simple favor. I can only say that this is the fate of our uncle and nephew.
Come to our house and sit down with your aunt if you have time. Jiaojiao is always thinking about you and says you are too polite. From the time she got pregnant till now, she has given you red envelopes and a lot of cotton clothes and trousers. She wanted to come and see you, but she can't be away from the child for too long. She will definitely come to visit you next time she goes to the provincial capital.
"Didn't you return the red envelope? It wasn't much in the first place, just a token of your appreciation. You're so polite to me. Okay, I won't keep you any longer. Go back home early to be with your wife and son. I have to go home too. Let's meet in the provincial capital. Be sure to keep the address. If you can't find me, just come to the office and report your name."
Zhang Guoqing didn't leave either. He waited until the other party got in the car and left before he slowly walked back. He hadn't expected Liu Zhang to have such a powerful background. He was used to seeing names that sounded earthy, so when he saw the other person's name, he simply assumed his parents must be well-educated. Who would have thought this young man would end up working at a rural grain station?
He never expected that during the few days he accompanied Mr. Lin, his unintentional actions would help his brother-in-law. At that time, he felt that this man had a righteous look and an attitude without a trace of flattery, so he said a few more words to him.
In the end, Mr. Lin pulled them to sit down and chat. Who would have thought that they would meet each other's boss in a restaurant? This favor came too suddenly.
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