"What's the matter?" Old Chen was nervous and his tone was inevitably a little impatient.
When Widow Huang heard this, her heart skipped a beat. Was she going to lose this long-term meal ticket?
This won't do. Old Chen gives their family a lot of money every month. If he stops giving them the money all of a sudden, how will they survive this month? She just saw a piece of cloth that was newly purchased from the supply and marketing cooperative.
He used to be on time, but now looking at him like this, she probably won’t get any money in front of that old woman in his house.
It’s better to wait a few days until he is alone and then talk to him.
"Brother Chen, I'm sorry. I just want to ask if your factory has any temporary jobs. Life is already difficult for me as a widow. How can I make a living just by making matchboxes? It would be great if I had a job." Widow Huang made up a universal excuse.
"No, jobs are tight right now." Old Chen felt a sharp pain in his waist. This damn old woman was too cruel. He didn't give her any money this month, and he didn't do anything wrong.
It was Widow Huang who came to find him, not him who went to find Widow Huang.
It's really unreasonable.
Widow Huang nodded pitifully. "Yes, I was just daydreaming. Those jobs are not my turn. I won't bother you anymore. I'm leaving now."
Old Chen nodded. He was finally leaving and he breathed a sigh of relief.
But at this time, Old Lady Xia spoke up, "I also work in the factory, why don't you ask me? My eldest son also works in the factory, and my eldest son also works in the factory, they are all in different factories, why don't you ask, you just want a temporary job in the machinery factory?"
This woman has a bullied face and acts like she's in a melodrama every day, yet she still asks about work. Old Mrs. Xia thinks she has other intentions.
With Widow Huang's personality, could she possibly endure the hardship of working from dawn to dusk? She probably just wants to get something for nothing.
It is so easy to get something for nothing. She just complains to others with a sad face, and people feel sorry for her and give her some financial support. Her family lives better than many people in the city.
Old Chen was shocked. How could he ask a question like that?
Yes, why didn't she ask other members of his family, but only him? This person is really clueless, isn't this just adding to his family conflicts?
Widow Huang smiled slightly, "Ah, yes, sister, do you have this job to recommend to me?"
Old Lady Xia sneered, "Don't tell me, I really have it here."
"What, you have it?" Old Chen was really surprised. Why didn't she tell her family about such good news? The second son just lost his job, so this would make up for it.
Old Lady Xia didn't even look at her and continued to say to Widow Huang, "I feel sorry for you. Why don't I take you to see a doctor?"
Widow Huang paused for a moment, feeling unhappy. Who wants to go to work? It's so tiring. In a few years, her son and daughter will be able to earn money, and she can just enjoy herself at home. Why should she go to work?
But she couldn't say that, because it would make her look like a lazy woman and would be bad for her reputation.
So she pretended to be happy and said, "That's great, sister. What kind of job is it?"
Old Lady Xia looked at her intently. "One of the cleaners in our factory quit and this position is vacant. It's just a temporary position. Are you interested?"
"Cleaning... cleaner?" Widow Huang was furious. How could such a fashionable person like her work as a cleaner?
This old lady Xia is really a black-hearted person. She can't stand the fact that her man is so obsessed with her that he loses his way, so she deliberately uses this kind of work to mock her. It's really hateful.
Old Lady Xia: "Yes, there are many people who want this job. If you want it, I can help you find someone. This job is not very good and probably won't sell for a high price."
"More to buy?"
Old Mrs. Xia was puzzled. "Of course, there are so many children going to the countryside now, and no one wants to go. No matter what job, they are all scrambled for. I'm helping you because of your relationship with my old man Chen. What, you don't want to pay?"
Widow Huang forced a smile. "No, sister, I'm extremely grateful that you found me a job. I guess a job would cost quite a bit of money, and I can't come up with that much. You know how poor my family is, so how could I possibly come up with that much all at once? Forget it."
"Didn't you just ask Lao Chen about a job? I thought you had prepared the money. But it doesn't matter. I will talk to the factory and the money for buying a job can be deducted from your monthly salary. It will be paid off soon." Old Mrs. Xia looked like she was thinking about her.
Old Chen was almost moved to tears. He felt that his wife was a kind person with a cold appearance but a warm heart. She was willing to tell Widow Huang about her job.
He had misunderstood. Although he was convinced by Old Lady Xia's remarks before, he still felt that she was a little unfair to Widow Huang. Until now, he still felt that Widow Huang was not as bad as she said.
Widow Huang's face looked uglier than if she had eaten shit. What did this bitch mean? Was she going to force her to buy a job? "Or... or forget it. I have something to do at home. I'll leave first."
She turned around quickly, fearing that Old Lady Xia would force her to work as a cleaner. It was such bad luck. She absolutely wouldn't do such work. It wasn't for a delicate widow like her. No, she didn't want to do any job, no matter what it was. Why would she work herself to death when she could get paid for it?
In fact, what Old Lady Xia said was right. Nowadays, even the worst, most dishonorable job can be sold at a high price. However, Widow Huang has a very high opinion of herself. She probably won't look down on any temporary job.
Old Lady Xia despises people like this the most, with lofty ambitions.
If she were unemployed and had to support her children, she would do anything. If someone told her there was such a job, she would cry with gratitude.
What's wrong with this kind of work? Isn't it also serving the people?
The only difference in work is whether you earn more or less, there is no distinction between high and low.
"Even if you pretend to be a good person, you can't give up the job. It would be great to give this job to the second brother. In case Xiang Hong fails the interview, it can be used as an emergency measure." Old Chen was very anxious. Although he would support Widow Huang, he could not give up the job. He was very clear-headed about such matters.
After all, money can still be earned, but job opportunities are not easy to come by.
Old Lady Xia slammed the door shut. "Are you mentally ill?"
Old Chen was scolded for no reason. After thinking for a while and observing her expression, he realized that Old Lady Xia was just talking nonsense.
There is no such thing as a job. She just made it up.
Old Chen was fuming, but he was even more disgusted with Widow Huang. That woman was truly… hopeless, all she knew how to do was rip him off. She even despised such a rare job, so how could she still dream of rising to heaven?
He will never give her a penny in the future.
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