Chapter 274 Thoughts
Yao Xiwei frowned: "What else can we do? The factory can't afford to support us, so let us find a way to make money ourselves."
Zhou Huangying was in no mood to knit anymore. She pouted and started to wipe her tears: "What should I do?"
"How can the factory do this? You have worked for the factory all your life, and now you are old, you let us fend for ourselves. It's too cruel."
Yao Xiwei was annoyed when he heard this: "This is not entirely the factory's fault. There is really nothing we can do."
Zhou Huangying became more and more sad as she spoke: "And our son was just waiting to be assigned to a factory, but now there is no sign of him getting a job. He is neither high nor low. What should we do?"
"Xiaobao has always been in poor health and needs to take tonic medicine. The expenses are huge and we are now spending more than we earn. If this continues, our whole family will starve to death."
Yao Xiwei stiffened his neck and said, "What do you mean by starving to death? That's impossible. This is the modern age. Don't let your imagination run wild."
Zhou Huangying retorted: "How is that impossible? We haven't eaten meat for a long time. My grandson was so hungry for meat that he cried today."
Speaking of this.
Yao Xiwei instantly lost all means of counterattack.
Yeah~
How did life become like this?
The couple fell into a suffocating silence.
Suddenly, there was a knock on the door: "Knock, knock, knock."
Both of them were alarmed.
Zhou Huangying asked uncertainly: "Is it our door that's ringing?"
Yao Xiwei: “It seems so.”
Zhou Huangying wondered: "Who would come to see us at this late hour?"
Hearing this.
Yao Xiwei had a guess in his mind, but he didn't say it. He stood up and said, "I'll go take a look."
Walk out with big strides.
Zhou Huangying didn't think much and followed.
…
This way.
Lin Su'e knocked on the door, then put down her hand and waited patiently.
soon.
Footsteps approaching.
"Squeak"
The door opens.
She smiled: "Master Yao, Sister Zhou, it's been a long time."
Yao Xiwei showed an expression of understanding.
It was indeed her.
Zhou Huangying was surprised and shocked: "You are the Su'e girl from last year."
"Yes, that's right."
"Sister Zhou, you have a really good memory."
"Well, I came to the factory again to buy saplings, and I just came to see you."
As she spoke, she handed over the gift in her hand: "These are some specialties I brought with me, as a small token of my appreciation."
Zhou Huangying's eyes widened as soon as she saw the label of Dongpo Elbow. Her hands were faster than her brain and she had already taken it. She was a little embarrassed and pretended to be calm: "Hahaha, thank you, I'm sorry for the expense."
Lin Su'e waved her hands: "No, no."
Yao Xiwei looked at his wife helplessly, but he was not angry with her.
Life is hard at home, and my little grandson hasn't had meat or candy for a long time.
Zhou Huangying suddenly realized what was happening and quickly invited her, "Su'e, I'm really sorry for making you stand outside for so long. Come in and sit down."
Yao Xiwei immediately made way.
Lin Su'e stepped in.
We exchanged pleasantries for a while.
Lin Su'e got to the point: "Master Yao, excuse me for being so presumptuous, but I think something has happened in the factory. Would you mind telling me?"
Hearing this.
Yao Xiwei was stunned.
Aside.
Zhou Huangying was very fond of Lin Su'e and was the first to interrupt: "Hey, there's nothing you can't say."
"Everyone in the county knows about it. You can ask anyone you want."
"Our factory is about to close down."
"At the beginning of the year in Chengdu..."
After listening.
Lin Su'e understood everything clearly.
Because a sapling wholesale market opened in Chengdu, offering lower prices, more varieties and a more advantageous location, it has taken away the market share of the Red Star Kiwi Research Base. Now, the base's income has dropped significantly and it can no longer afford to support its workers.
To this.
She didn't know what to say to comfort Yao Xiwei and his wife.
because.
She knew that this was a trend that could not be changed.
In a few years, a large-scale wave of layoffs will break out. Master Yao’s current difficulties are nothing compared to what will happen in the future.
Speaking of this, Zhou Huangying couldn't help complaining in her heart: "The factory is encouraging unpaid leave and letting us make money on our own. What is the point of the factory then?!"
Yao Xiwei stopped him: "Okay, stop talking."
No matter how bad the factory is, it holds a very important place in Yao Xiwei's heart. After all, this is where he has lived for half his life.
He could tolerate his wife's complaints about him, but he didn't want to hear her belittle his factory in front of outsiders.
Zhou Huangying closed her mouth reluctantly.
Suddenly an idea flashed through Lin Su'e's mind: if she could take a leave of absence without pay, perhaps she could help Master Yao find a job.
She opened her mouth to say something, but closed it when the words came to her lips.
No rush.
It won’t be too late to confirm the matter first and then tell Master Yao.
then.
She stayed for a while and then got up to leave.
Behind.
Zhou Huangying looked at Lin Su'e's back and sighed, "Sister Su'e is really a good person. Last year, you gave her a booklet and she always remembered us. She even brought us so many gifts when she came to the factory."
"Look, there are peach cakes, White Rabbit milk candies, and a 5-jin pork elbow. I can let Xiaobao have a good meal of meat tomorrow."
Yao Xiwei deeply agreed with this.
Moreover, I felt a deep sense of guilt in my heart: I had originally intended to repay her, but I didn't expect that I owed her even more.
…
This way.
Lin Su'e returned to the cafeteria.
The brothers hadn't finished their drinks yet, which didn't surprise her at all.
Looking at the bored women sitting there, she waved her hand and said, "Are you tired? Let's go back first."
Several people were moved.
But, very hesitant: "Is this okay?"
What's wrong with that?
Lin Su'e raised her eyebrows, walked between Xia Jishan and Zhao Zhenyu, and said, "You guys drink, we who don't drink will go back first."
Xia Jishan nodded immediately.
Zhao Zhenyu patted his head and said, "Yes, yes, Aunt San, please take them back."
"Thanks for your hard work."
Lin Su'e nodded: "Yes."
Then he said, "I have something to tell you. Remember to come see me tomorrow."
Judging from the way he looks drunk today, he definitely can't talk about business.
I guess it will be tough tomorrow morning.
After all, I drank so much.
On the opposite side, Zhao Zhenyu nodded.
Lin Su'e walked away, waved to them, and they all stood up and followed.
"Let's go."
There are not enough rooms in the reception.
Therefore, many people can only sleep in large bunk beds.
Lin Su'e was of a higher generation and was the leader, so a single room was allocated to her.
She accepted it with pleasure.
It's not a big deal.
After returning home, everyone went back to their rooms. Lin Su'e asked for a bucket of hot water, soaked her feet comfortably, and then went to bed.
A dreamless night.
I woke up naturally and the first thing I did was check my watch. It was eight o'clock in the morning.
It’s not too late.
Of course it’s not early either.
Today is different from later generations. People nowadays are hardworking, and getting up at 5 or 6 o'clock is the norm.
Sleeping until 7 o'clock is called a lie-in.
wake up.
There was a bathroom in her room. After she cleaned herself up, she changed her clothes and went out.
The front desk clerk saw her and handed her a meal ticket: "Hello, this is a meal ticket. You can use this to have free breakfast in the cafeteria."
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