In the evening, everyone sat around the copper hot pot, and the steaming hot mutton was ready.
Xu Xiangyang took out a bottle of Moutai and filled everyone's glasses, except for Granny Wang and Wang Xiumin.
The two women have to take care of the children, so they can't drink alcohol.
"Come on, we're happy today, let's drink more!" Xu Xiangyang urged.
In contrast to their family's joyful atmosphere, the Xu family's atmosphere was somber.
This year, Xu Guangwen, the second son's son, also caused trouble and moved out. Although there is still a lot of grain in the Xu family's cellar, it will be a problem after the spring.
Because there were fewer people earning work points, their family earned less and ate more.
Everyone except Xu Xiangmin had to go to work.
Recently, Xu Guangshan has also noticed that life is more comfortable without his second and third sons' families, but there are fewer and fewer good foods to eat.
Xu Dazhi looked at the cabbage soup and cornbread on the table, sighed, and said, "Didn't the brigade leader bring back two pigs this morning? Let's go and exchange them for some meat. It's almost the New Year, after all."
Which family doesn't have a plate of meat on the table during Chinese New Year? Even if there's no meat, there must be dumplings.
Zhang Xiufen rolled her eyes. "That sounds nice, but where would I get the money?"
She grumbled unhappily, "Before, the team only paid a few cents a pound for slaughtering pigs? This time, pork is nine cents a pound! Is this some kind of price gouging?"
Anyway, she didn't want to buy it; it was too expensive.
"Grandma, is this all you want to eat? I don't want to eat it." Xu Xiangmin happened to walk into the room and saw the cabbage soup on the table, his eyes full of disgust.
When Zhang Xiufen heard that her eldest grandson didn't like to eat, she wanted to go buy some meat, but when she thought about how Xu Xiangmin had been working for two months and hadn't paid a single penny, she felt uneasy.
"Grandma." Xu Xiangmin could tell she was unhappy and knew why, so he went over and said, "I'm dating the director's daughter now, and it costs money everywhere. If I get together with her, do you think I can become a permanent employee? Then I can get a city hukou, and you'll be able to enjoy life in the future."
He is indeed dating the director's daughter, but it's not something that can be done overnight.
Zhang Xiufen hesitated for a moment, but decided to trust him anyway. After all, she had supported her eldest grandson for so many years, and if she gave up now, what would happen to the past?
"Fine, I'll go buy two yuan's worth of meat." She reluctantly decided, then took the money to buy the meat.
Although two yuan doesn't buy much meat, it's better than nothing.
Xu Xiangmin smiled and said, "Thank you, Grandma. After I get married in the city, I'll bring you and Grandpa here to enjoy a life of luxury."
"Great! Grandma is ready to enjoy her life." Zhang Xiufen was happy and satisfied this time.
The thought of Xu Guangtian's entire family becoming city dwellers filled her with resentment.
Fortunately, Xu Xiangmin is now working, so he's gotten some relief.
Xu Lao Er's family saw Zhang Xiufen go out through the window, and they knew without guessing what she was doing.
At noon today, everyone in the brigade knew that the brigade leader had brought back these two pigs, and every household went to exchange them for meat.
Xu Lao Er turned to his wife and said, "Mother, when I come back later, go and buy a pound of meat."
This year was the first year they separated from their family. Although they had no money and no food, they still had to eat what they needed.
Zhao Guizhi also wanted to eat meat, but her family had no money. "Where would we get the money?"
Looking at the three children in the family, the eldest Xu Xiangnan is already sixteen years old and about to be married, but he is still as thin as a thirteen-year-old child.
The remaining two were the same; they were both skinny.
Xu Guangwen sighed, "It's alright, I'll go in a bit. I'll talk to the brigade leader and borrow a pound of meat. If spring comes, I can start earning work points."
This is the current situation at home; we'll probably have to borrow more food when we run out.
They weren't as capable as Xu Guangtian and his wife; they asked for 300 jin of grain. Their family only received 100 jin, which wasn't nearly enough.
But at least they can live independently now, and any money they earn or work points will be theirs to keep.
Zhao Guizhi nodded, feeling hopeful for the future!
The fifth day of the Lunar New Year.
Xu Xiangyang went to work with Xu Guangtian and is now enjoying a few days off.
Everyone was lazy during the Chinese New Year holiday, and Xu Xiangyang didn't even want to go to work.
When I arrived at the office, Mr. Chen was already there, which was quite unusual.
"Happy New Year, Master Chen! You're here so early," Xu Xiangyang greeted him.
Master Chen smiled and nodded, "Happy Chinese New Year. I'm also feeling restless staying at home. It's much quieter at work. There's even more to do after the New Year."
As the two were talking, Qian Wenqing carried coal into the house.
"Brother Xu is here. I'm the first one here." He put the coal in the corner and then washed his hands.
"You're only good at coming over early to tend the stove," Xu Xiangyang said with a smile. "Did you wipe this table for me?"
He had just seen it; there wasn't a speck of dust on the table, except for the two newcomers, whose table was covered in a layer of dust.
"That's right, who else could it be but me?" Qian Wenqing scoffed.
Master Chen glanced at the empty table, and his expression betrayed his thoughts.
Xu Xiangyang sat in his chair as if nothing had happened.
Yes, the eye drops are on.
They already didn't get along with those two brats, so it's perfectly normal for them to trip them up.
Before long, Yin Fei and his companion entered, chatting and laughing.
Mr. Chen glanced at his watch; it was already 7:40.
He frowned and asked, "Xiao Yin, Xiao Sun, what time is it now? Don't you know what time the office starts work?"
Good grief, these two arrived later than him, do they think they're some kind of leader?
Yin Fei and Sun Lin exchanged a glance, then neither of them seemed to care much.
Yin Fei said, "Master Chen, there's nothing to do right now, why did you come so early? It's so cold."
Now is the perfect time; the stove is already lit, and the house is warm.
Master Chen immediately slammed his hand on the table and stood up, "Bang..."
"Do you think this is your own home? You can come whenever you want?" he asked coldly, startling the two people opposite him.
To be honest, it was the first time for both Yin Fei and Sun Lin to work, and they didn't think that being a driver was that tiring.
Besides, they won't learn any skills if they don't drive. Even if they arrive early, it's still just a matter of time. They're only ten minutes late, why are they making such a fuss!
“Master Chen, it’s only ten minutes late. We’ll just be more careful next time. Is it really necessary to be so serious?” Sun Lin also couldn’t stand his attitude.
The two men's indifferent attitude made Master Chen even angrier.
"Fine, that's fine with you." Master Chen pointed at them and then ignored them.
I don't know how someone like that passed the review.
He was seething with anger; this matter had to be resolved. Those two temporary workers were acting like royalty, making their work here unbearable.
Sun Lin and Yin Fei turned and left happily, seemingly unaware that they had been blacklisted.
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