Du Yuhan inquired with Gu Qishen about the recruitment situation in various factories in City C. She planned to ask the Jiang family what they thought, and if they agreed, she would ask Gu Qishen to help arrange for Jiang Bowen to work as an apprentice in the tractor factory.
Over the weekend, Du Yuhan prepared some things and went to the Jiang family's house.
She knocked on the door of the Jiang family's courtyard, and Jiang Bowen opened it for her. It was Sunday, and everyone was home, and they were all very happy to see her.
Mr. and Mrs. Jiang have recovered from their illnesses, and Mr. Jiang has returned to work.
Jiang Bowen is about to graduate from high school, so he is busy dealing with the factory's recruitment.
Just like Du Yuhan, Jiang Bowen planned to take the exam to become an apprentice at a tractor factory. He was very interested in mechanical knowledge, and even if he didn't plan to go to university, he would study it on his own.
Du Yuhan strongly supports Jiang Bowen's decision.
Jiang Bowen is indeed not suited to go to university because his family urgently needs him to support the family. He desperately needs a job, not to continue his studies.
Du Yuhan said, "Bowen's interest in mechanical knowledge and his continued dedication to learning is truly commendable, and I will support you. I will try to get you some books on mechanics so you can study on your own. Actually, I'm also learning about this subject, so we can work together."
As for your desire to work at the tractor factory, I've already inquired about it for you. Just register and take the exam; someone will put in a good word with the factory. As long as you pass the exam, there won't be any problems.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Zhaonian happily said, "Oh, thank you so much, Xiaohan. Don't worry, Bowen will definitely have no problem with the exam."
Jiang Zhaonian was both happy and grateful after hearing Du Yuhan's words. Their Jiang family had come to City C in anonymity and had no connections there. He was worried that even if his grandson passed the exam, he would be squeezed out by others.
With Xiaohan's help, they felt much more at ease.
Once their grandson starts working, their family's financial situation will be more comfortable.
Jiang Zhaonian wondered if he should give some of the things he had hidden away to Xiaohan, since she had been kind to the Jiang family after all.
Jiang Bowen happily said, "Thank you, Sister Xiaohan. I will definitely work hard. Even if I don't go to school or work in the future, I will not give up learning. I will become a full-time employee as soon as possible. As an apprentice, I will have an income of 18 yuan per month, which will also ease some of the pressure on Grandpa."
Jiang Xiyue liked this pretty older sister Xiaohan very much because Xiaohan brought them food and laughter.
She felt that ever since her brother brought Xiaohan home, her grandparents' illnesses had improved, and the atmosphere at home had become much more relaxed, no longer as gloomy as it had been a few days ago.
Sister Xiaohan is truly their family's lucky star and benefactor.
Du Yuhan stayed at the Jiang family's house for a while, put down the things she brought for them, and then went home.
On the way, she stopped at a department store to buy some daily necessities, and then found a secluded spot to take out some other household items, all of which she planned to take to her new house in Laohewan Village.
Du Yuhan pushed her bicycle home, her handlebars and back seat covered with things.
The He family gave all their ration coupons to Du Yuhan, telling her to buy whatever she needed.
Du Yuhan didn't stand on ceremony and stayed at home for a few days, preparing all the necessary daily necessities.
He Chenglin also bought a sofa for his daughter, which he plans to put in the living room of their new house.
Du Yuhan tidied up at home and found that she had bought quite a lot of household items in the past few days, so she had to ask her second brother to drive a truck to deliver them to her.
Over the weekend, He Zhendong drove his truck, loaded with Du Yuhan's belongings, along with his parents, two little ones, and Du Yuhan, to Laohewan Village. They wanted to see the house Du Yuhan had already built.
They were all very interested after hearing Du Yuhan's description, so they took advantage of the weekend to visit Laohewan Village together and help Du Yuhan with the decorations.
This time, He Zhendong drove a large truck to deliver things to his sister, Du Yuhan, because she had so many things.
When they arrived at Laohewan Village, the villagers were busy in the fields. Du Yuhan didn't bother Uncle Liang and went directly to her new house with her family.
After the car stopped at the gate of the new house, Du Yuhan got out and opened the gate so everyone could tour the new house.
After looking around, Yu Huiru said, "Oh, Xiaohan, you built this house really well. The blue brick and tile house looks so clean. The big kitchen and clean bathroom are really nice, especially that big heated kang bed, it looks so cool. I want to stay here forever."
Du Yuhan smiled and said, "Mom, this is your home. You can stay as long as you want. I'm just afraid my dad won't agree."
He Chenglin also laughed and said, "You silly girl, it's fine for your mom to come and stay occasionally, but don't bring her here and make her stay for a long time. Otherwise, your old man will be all alone at home."
Du Yuhan smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'll let my mom stay here for a while and then she'll go back to keep you company. And you can come here on weekends too. Anyway, your workplace is outside the city, not far from here."
He Zhendong said, "Xiaohan, you have to save me a room. I'll stay here when I'm free."
Du Yuhan said, "There are so many rooms here, feel free to stay anywhere."
Yu Huiru saw the radiator in the house and said, "This house has heating? This is the first time I've ever seen a house in the countryside with this."
Du Yuhan said, "I drew the blueprints for the heating system in the house, and then my dad found someone to make it specially. It's all installed now, and it can be used as long as you light coal."
However, the weather is gradually warming up now, so we don't need to use central heating anymore; a heated kang (traditional brick bed) is enough.
Yu Huiru nodded and said, "That's great. With both a heated kang bed and central heating, we definitely won't get cold in winter. I feel relieved now."
Gu Huayang and He Haobo, the two little ones, were also very happy and ran around in the big house.
After touring the house, everyone started unloading the truck and carrying the items inside.
After moving their things, Du Yuhan asked her parents to watch the children and rest while she and her second brother decorated the room.
When Du Yuhan wasn't around, Wang Yuqiao would come to heat the kang (heated brick bed) in the new house. Now, the several large kangs have long since dried out.
Du Lianqiao made straw mats for each kang (heated brick bed), so that it wouldn't be too hard to sleep on. He also wove a few mats to put on top, making it look quite clean.
Du Yuhan and her second brother first laid out quilts and sheets on the heated brick beds in several rooms, and put the cotton quilts on the beds.
He Zhendong nailed large iron nails to the walls on both sides of the window, then fixed them with wire, and hung up the curtains that had been made in advance.
Once these things were arranged, the room immediately felt more lived-in and looked much warmer.
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