At five o'clock in the afternoon, Lu Jiaxin called Lu Jiaguang's office on time.

When Lu Jiajie heard her voice, he asked excitedly: "Sister, your painting really sold for 100,000 yuan, why do I feel it is so unreal?"

Lu Jiaxin smiled and said, "The money is all in the bank. If you're worried, come over and show you the passbook."

Lu Jiajie just said this. If Lu Jiaxin didn't make so much money, he wouldn't have asked him to help: "Xinxin, I went to the factory today to apply for unpaid leave. I should be able to complete the procedures tomorrow."

Lu Jiaxin didn't expect him to be so fast, which showed that he really didn't like this job: "Fifth brother, my investment this time is relatively large, and it's not enough for you and Xue Mao alone. Fifth brother, you know a lot of people, can you ask a few experts to help?"

Lu Jiajie was a little troubled: "They all have to go to work, it's impossible for them to take leave."

Lu Jiaxin had already thought of this, and she said, "I plan to buy the materials myself and ask the shoe factory here to process them for me. My requirements will be relatively high, so I need someone to keep an eye on it."

Lu Jiajie immediately thought of his friend's father, who had worked in a shoe factory for nearly 30 years. In order to allow his youngest son, who had returned to the city from the countryside, to settle down and get married, he reluctantly retired early and gave his job to him.

Lu Jiaxin said, "It's okay for those who are fifty or older. It's OK for those who are under fifty and in good health, but the work intensity will be higher. If something happens to them at an older age, I can't afford to pay for it."

Lu Jiajie thought it was no problem to relax the age limit to over 40 years old: "How many people do you need?"

Lu Jiaxin said, "Three or four will be enough. I'll pay you 200 yuan a month, and I'll take care of all the expenses such as food, accommodation, and round-trip transportation. If you make money, you'll get a bonus, which is based on your salary."

Thinking of what Lu Jiaguang had just said to him, Lu Jiajie hurriedly said, "Xinxin, I know you want to take care of me, but this won't work. I'm already very happy that you're thinking of me when you have good things to do, but I can't take advantage of you. Xinxin, I'm the same as them, I'll give you as much salary and bonus as you want. If you don't agree, I won't go."

Seeing his sister's attitude, she was going to invest all her money. With a capital of more than 100,000 yuan, he thought it would be no problem to make 100,000 or 80,000 yuan with his sister's ability. With a 5% bonus, the profit of 100,000 yuan would be 5,000 yuan, and he was too embarrassed to take this money.

Lu Jiaxin chuckled and said, "Okay, I'll do as you say. But Fifth Brother, my body can't stand the fatigue, so you will have to worry about things here."

Lu Jiajie laughed and scolded, "You silly girl, your business is my business. If you have anything to ask, just tell me and leave the errands to me. I promise to do it properly for you."

After the two finished talking, the phone was back in Lu Jiaguang's hands.

Lu Jiaxin said, "Brother, I can't get used to the food here. Can you let Xiaoqiu come over? She learned from my aunt and she cooks really well."

She actually wanted Xiaoqiu to see the world. She always stayed in the mountain valley, with her head full of the old ideas instilled in her by her family. What about finding a good family to marry into? There were not many families in the mountain valley with better conditions than the Lu family.

Lu Jiaguang said: "Xiao Qiu has never been far away from home, and she probably wouldn't dare to go alone."

Lu Jiaxin smiled and said, "Brother, what are you talking about? Xiaoqiu is so young, how can we leave her alone? Second brother must bring her here!"

"If your second brother goes, he'll need money for transportation, food and lodging."

Lu Jiaxin said that if Second Brother Lu came, he could also help her with the work: "I will have to hire people by then, and I will definitely not be as reassured as my own family if I hire someone from outside."

What else did Lu Jiaguang not understand? This girl wanted to pull the family members in. Speaking of which, Jiaxin was better than him, and he still had all kinds of concerns, and suddenly felt a little ashamed.

In the evening, Lu Jiaguang told Wang Xiaojie something: "The unit is planning to recruit a group of people. We should be able to get a vacancy with some help."

Since her husband asked, he was sure to get a spot. But once he got a spot, who would go was a big problem. Wang Xiaojie said, "Jiaguang, when we get a spot, let Dad decide who will go."

Lu Jiaguang said: "Lu Yun and Lu Cheng are both married and have children. The company recruits unmarried men and women. They don't meet the requirements. If we get a spot, we'll give it to Lu Tao."

"We can't let Dad decide this, otherwise Third Brother will think Dad is biased. I'll assign it to Lu Tao, and Third Brother and his wife won't dare to say it out loud even if they have some ideas in their hearts."

Lu Tao is the second son of his second oldest brother Lu Guangzong. He graduated from high school in July this year. His deskmate's father is the director of a pickle factory, and he got a job there through his deskmate's connections. Although he is a temporary worker, with his skills, he will definitely be able to thrive in the railway bureau.

"That's fine. I'll tell Dad when it's settled."

The next day, Lu Jiaguang called Uncle Lu. He didn't mention the ancient painting being sold at a sky-high price, but only said that Lu Jiaxin was going to make a batch of shoes to sell in Sijiu City, and he was short of manpower and wanted Lu Jiazong and Xiaoqiu to go over.

Uncle Lu was shocked: "How can a child like her know what business is?"

Lu Jiaguang said: "She supported herself by doing business during the time when she lost her memory in the ancient capital. Dad, don't worry, Xinxin promised me that she would prepare for retaking the grade after finishing this business."

"Won't your uncle stop you?"

Lu Jiaguang was silent for a moment, then said, "Jiaxin asked me not to tell Uncle San about her. He still thinks Jiaxin is in the ancient capital! Don't worry, Dad. Jiajie will also be there in the next two days. Jiajie has worked in the shoe factory for seven years. Otherwise, he would stop her."

Uncle Lu was relieved: "Xiao Qiu can't do anything, let Lu Anshan go with your second brother!"

Lu Jiaguang naturally refused: "Dad, Xiaoqiu can go over and chat with Xinxin, and can also help with laundry and cooking, but Lu Shan can't do these."

Thinking about what his wife had said to him before, Uncle Lu suddenly understood: "Jiaguang, is it Jiaxin who wants Xiaoqiu to go over there?"

"yes."

Uncle Lu didn't fight for it anymore. He took a pen and wrote down the address that Lu Jiaxin left in Yangcheng: "I'll go back and tell them."

This news caused the Lu family to go wild. Lu Shan and Lu Cheng both said they wanted to go with them. Even if they couldn't make money, it would be good to see the world.

Uncle Lu looked at his third son and his wife and said, "Jia Xin is in need of someone to do the laundry and cooking. She thought Xiao Qiu was idle at home, so she wanted her to go. Xiao Qiu is young and it's not safe for her to go alone, so she asked your second brother to take her there."

Lu Jiazong didn't expect that he would benefit from his daughter's help.

Mrs. Lu was a little unconvinced and said, "Dad, Xiaoqiu has thin arms and legs and can't do much work. Let me or Xiaocheng's wife go. We can do the work of both of them alone."

Xiao Qiu was worried that Uncle Lu would change his mind, so she was so anxious that she couldn't help but pull off Sister-in-law Lu's arm.

Uncle Lu said with a straight face: "Third wife, I just said that it was Jiaxin who specifically asked Xiaoqiu to go."

The eldest aunt explained, "It doesn't cost much to hire someone to do the laundry and cooking in Yangcheng. They specifically asked Jiazong to send Xiaoqiu over because Jiaxin must be lonely there, so they asked Xiaoqiu to go over and keep her company."

Mrs. Lu was speechless.

(End of this chapter)