Because Tan Qingshan's eldest and second eldest brothers were about ten years apart in age from him, by the time he became aware of things, they couldn't play together at all.
He was about the same age as Fu Hongxing. Fu Hongxing was the king of the kids in the village back then, often leading a bunch of little brats up trees and down to the river.
Therefore, Tan Qingshan and he had a very good relationship.
Upon learning of Fu Hongxing's sacrifice, Tan Qingshan secretly cried under the covers.
He even went so far as to talk about Ning Jing on behalf of Wang Laowu, and got into a fight with her.
Unexpectedly, in the morning he saw his own father stand up for Ning Jing and punish the foul-mouthed widow Yang.
That evening, she called her family and told them that Ning Jing had sold her job to them.
Tan Xiaohuan pursed her lips after hearing what the young man said.
"Hey bro, why don't you want it?"
Didn't you hear what Dad said? He spent 50 yuan and 200 jin of coarse grains to buy it.
If you don't want to go, then I'll go instead.
After saying that, Tan Xiaohuan twisted her body towards Tan Dingguo and said coquettishly, "Dad, my brother doesn't want to go, let me go instead!"
Anyway, that textile factory job isn't suitable for him.
Tan Dingguo took two deep drags on his pipe, then tapped Tan Xiaohuan's arm with the tip of the pipe, signaling her to let go.
Did you not understand what I just said?
The person who wanted to work at the textile factory was Director Jia, but he happened to have a vacancy for a job in a coal mine.
"You're a young lady, do you really want to go down into the coal mine?"
After he finished speaking, he glanced at Tan Qingshan, and then looked at his other two sons.
"Qingshan, Dad knows that you and Hongxing have been close since childhood, and I can understand your thoughts."
However, what your little sister said is right. That job was bought by your father with real money and food, so why should I not take it?
Ning Jing couldn't possibly abandon Hongxing's younger siblings and go to work in the county town all by herself.
If she doesn't sell this job, who do you think she can keep it for?
Your eldest and second eldest brothers are already married. It's not a good idea for them to leave their wives and children behind and go to the county town to work alone.
That's why I thought of keeping this job for you.
If you really don't want to, then I'll go and tell Ning Jing that we don't want this quota.
However, you need to think this through.
Ning Jing told me that her family had been without food for several days.
Adults can tighten their belts and go hungry, but Hongxing's twin siblings can't handle it.
Tan Qingshan was stunned when he heard his father's words.
He thought that since he had food at home, he should lend some to Ning Jing and her family.
Anyway, in another ten days or so, after the autumn harvest, everyone will be able to distribute the grain.
However, looking up at the hesitant expressions of her eldest and second eldest brothers, and the unhappy look on her younger sister's face, she realized that...
Tan Qingshan knew that if he said these words, no one in his family would agree.
Although his own father was the village chief, his family's conditions were only slightly better than other families.
Everyone understands the principle of providing emergency relief, not long-term support.
If Brother Hongxing were here, he would definitely lend us the grain without hesitation.
However, for Ning Jing and her family of only a few people, what to do with the grain they borrowed was a major problem.
After all, only Ning Jing and Xiu Hua had work points. The other children could only wait for the grain distribution, where they would work four months and six months to earn extra money to buy grain.
If you don't get enough work points, you might even end up owing money to the village.
After the grain is borrowed, there's no telling when or how long it will be available.
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