He Yushui told Xu Damao and the others that working in the workshop was fine, but deep down she also wanted to go to the office. What girl doesn't love beauty? What girl doesn't want an easy job, especially an unmarried girl?
He Yushui had no burdens after starting work, so she didn't care much about the slightly lower salary. However, she approached the deputy head of the personnel department in charge of receiving new employees, but the leader said that the assigned positions couldn't be changed, so she had no other options.
In most families, parents or elders would discuss the matter together, but she only had her brother, Shazhu, here, and he was someone she couldn't rely on. Realizing there was no other way, He Yushui could only force herself to work through the day, tears streaming down her face.
It's really not easy for her to force a smile and talk about the benefits of the workshop in front of so many people.
“Rain, do you really not want to go to the office? I know someone at the building materials factory who can ask around for you,” Xu Damao asked, seeing how pitiful the girl looked.
I didn't want to cause trouble before, but now seeing how pitiful the little girl is, growing up in such a big compound, I really can't bear it. That's the complexity of human nature, I guess.
Besides, He Yushui has already found a job; it's just a matter of adjusting her work situation. Even if Sha Zhu and the others knew, they wouldn't be able to say anything about it. And even if they did, Xu Damao could shut them up.
"Really, Brother Da Mao, are you really going to help me? But my brother doesn't want to ask you either."
He Yushui had previously praised the workshop, but when she heard that Xu Damao was willing to help, tears streamed down her face. Perhaps it was because she thought about the hardships and suffering she had endured that day, or perhaps it was because she worried that Xu Damao wouldn't help if her brother didn't step up.
“If your brother doesn’t want to, that’s fine, as long as you’re willing,” Xu Damao said firmly.
"I'm willing. Brother Da Mao, the workshop is too tough, and I have to carry bags, but I really can't carry them anymore." The little girl got more and more excited as she spoke, and her crying just wouldn't stop.
"Alright, alright, stop crying. The people in the compound will think you've done something to them. Here's what we'll do: you go to work as usual tomorrow. I'll go to your factory when I have some free time and talk to your manager to see if there are any suitable positions available."
"Of course, you know your family situation well, so don't tell your brother or anyone else about this. Don't cause any unnecessary trouble. Yu Haitang, once we leave this room, don't say a word about what happened today," Xu Damao instructed.
Whether the two little girls understood or not, they kept nodding.
After Xu Damao finished speaking, he took Wang Minzhi home. Staying here too long would definitely attract the attention of Jia Zhangshi from the Jia family, which would be quite unpleasant.
"Da Mao, Yu Shui is really suffering. You're right to help her."
Back home, Wang Minzhi hugged Xu Damao and said... After arriving at this compound, she learned about the He family's situation and felt even more sympathy for He Yushui. So young, her mother gone, her father abandoned, and her brother unloved—it was truly heartbreaking.
"Yeah, we're neighbors, it's just a small thing," Xu Damao said.
"Aren't you worried that Sha Zhu will cause you trouble, or that Jia Jia and Qin Huairu will cause you trouble?"
Having lived in the courtyard house for so long, Wang Minzhi naturally knew its situation and understood her husband's worries.
"Of course, the less trouble the better. Every little thing is better than nothing, so I told them not to tell anyone. But sometimes being afraid of trouble doesn't mean trouble won't come knocking, and being afraid of trouble doesn't mean I'm afraid of them."
Compared to He Yushui's troubles, my problem is nothing at all," Xu Damao replied.
Xu Damao had previously explained the intricate web of relationships within the compound to his wife, understanding her concerns. However, the situation had changed; Xu Damao's influence in the courtyard now surpassed that of Yi Zhonghai and others.
Therefore, in many matters, it is not Xu Damao who should worry about what others are doing, but rather others who should worry about what Xu Damao might do.
At He Yushui's house, He Yushui and Yu Haitang stared at each other, unable to believe that the matter had been resolved so simply. Although He Yushui still needed to go to the workshop tomorrow, Xu Damao had already spoken up, so they figured there wouldn't be any major problems.
"Haitang, did I hear that right? Brother Damao said he'll come to the factory to help me tomorrow?" After her initial excitement, He Yushui was still a little incredulous.
"You heard me right, that's what he said. Rain, your good luck is really coming!" Yu Haitang patted her best friend and said.
Having learned a great deal about Xu Damao's deeds, Yu Haitang naturally understood what Xu Damao's promise meant. Putting everything else aside, at least He Yushui wouldn't have to go to the workshop anymore and could live a relatively easy life.
However, Yu Haitang was a rather cunning girl. She was even a little jealous of He Yushui, jealous of her childhood friendship with Xu Damao. She wondered if her relationship with Xu Damao was so good, would it mean that she could also borrow Xu Damao's strength to take off in her career?
The girl didn't think about the suffering He Yushui had endured, nor did she consider whether she could have continued working in the workshop without Xu Damao's help.
"Okay, Haitang, I'm surprised to find that you're even happier than I am. Thank you so much!"
He Yushui thought Yu Haitang's behavior was out of happiness for her, and never expected that her best friend would have other thoughts.
Afterwards, the two girls made some food for themselves in He Yushui's small room.
Throughout the entire ordeal, Sha Zhu, who lived next door, never came over to inquire about his sister's work, seemingly oblivious to any commotion on the other side.
“I just saw a little girl come to He Yushui’s house, and she went in with Xu Damao and his wife.”
Jia Zhangshi shared the news she had seen with Qin Huairu.
"Did Xu Damao and the others go in too?" Qin Huairu asked.
"Yes, but I only stayed for a short while before leaving. The girl is still here; I think she's He Yushui's classmate," Jia Zhangshi continued.
"Oh, speaking of which, isn't He Yushui graduating soon? I wonder where she'll be working after that," Qin Huairu seemed to be talking to herself.
"Hehe, you guys, let me tell you, He Yushui went to work today. I saw her come back wearing work clothes, and she was all disheveled, but I don't know where she is."
When someone asked He Yushui about that little girl, she wouldn't say anything, and went straight into her room and never came out again. Madam Jia seemed to be showing off her excellent connections.
"Alright, Mom, stop getting involved in these things. We'll just take care of our own family," Qin Huairu said.
"Hmph, I know you too well. Don't pretend to be a good person with me." Madam Jia glanced at him and said.
Just now, it was Qin Huairu who kept asking for news, but after getting the information, she pretended to be a good person again. This is what Jia Zhangshi finds most annoying about her good daughter-in-law. It's one thing to pretend outside, but to pretend at home too? If you're so capable, then don't ask me for news!
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