At this moment, Sun Xiu felt that Li Xu was sensible.
I thought I had grown up and knew how to consider my family. I was no longer as naughty as I was when I was a child and was always beaten.
As he was thinking, Sun Xiu stepped forward and touched Li Xu's head, "My son is really sensible now."
This made Li Xu's face turn red.
Everyone laughed when they saw this.
...
The next day after get off work.
Li Xu and Li Jiakang had dinner at home first.
Then they took the food they were going to take with them and went to Li Jiafu's house.
By the time we arrived at Li Jiafu's house, it was already dark.
The two shouted a few times at the door before lights began to appear in the room.
After a while, Li Jiafu came out, opened the door, led the two into the main room, and lit the kerosene lamp in the main room.
Then, Mr. Li and his wife and Li Jiafu's family came in one after another and greeted the two of them.
Li Jiafu looked at the food on the table and said, "Brother, I was thinking that since Xiaoxu has been working recently, I would let Xiaoqiang go over after he finishes his work in the countryside these two days. I didn't expect you to deliver it here."
Li Jiakang waved his hand when he heard this. "I was the one who delivered food to him when he was in school. It's nothing. Today, besides delivering food, I have something else to ask you."
Upon hearing this, Li Jiafu immediately asked, "Brother, is there something at home that you need my help with?"
At this time, Qin Hua brought two glasses of water to Li Jiakang and the other man.
Li Jiakang tested the temperature and felt it was just right. He drank half a cup in one breath before saying, "Everything's fine at home. Your sister-in-law found a job through a friend, and since Xiaoxu already has a job, she doesn't need it anymore. So your sister-in-law is thinking of giving it to Xiaoqiang!"
“Pah.”
Hearing this, Li Jiafu excitedly slammed the table and stood up.
He asked in a trembling voice, "Brother, is what you said true?"
The sound of slamming the table startled Li Xu.
Looking up, I saw that the dim lights still couldn't hide the excited expressions of everyone.
Li Qiang twisted and turned nervously, unable to sit still at all.
"Of course it's true. Please sit down first and we'll talk slowly."
Li Jiafu then sat back on the stool. "Brother, as your younger brother, I really want to thank you so much. I...I really don't know how to put it into words."
At this time, Li Jiakang smiled and said, "Why thank me? If you want to thank someone, thank your sister-in-law. This was her idea."
"Yes, yes, sister-in-law should thank you too. I'll ask Xiaoqiang to go to the county and kowtow to his aunt in a couple of days. Xiaoqiang, come here quickly and kowtow to your uncle first. Thank you, uncle."
Li Qiang was also obedient. He stood up directly from the stool. He was so excited that he was staggering as he walked. He came to Li Jiakang and was about to kneel down.
Li Jiakang quickly grabbed Li Qiang's arm to prevent him from kneeling. "Alright, your dad was joking, and you took it seriously?"
Li Jiafu retorted, "I'm not kidding. Besides, it's common for nephews to kowtow to their uncles. Xiaoqiang, kowtow quickly."
It is indeed common for a nephew to kowtow to his uncle, but it is not appropriate to do it during an unusual festival.
But they were so excited at the moment that Li Jiafu and the others didn't care about anything else.
It seems that only this way can I express my gratitude.
Mr. Li even said, "This is a happy event. Qiangzi should kowtow to his uncle and aunt."
Li Qiang knelt down with all his strength, and Li Jiakang could hardly hold on any longer.
Li Xu quickly stepped forward to support Li Qiang and changed the subject, "Dad, don't you have another condition? Tell me quickly."
Upon hearing this, Li Jiakang immediately said, "Yes, there are conditions. Xiaoqiang, please sit down first and listen to what I have to say."
Li Qiang didn't say a word or move, and just kept falling down in front of Li Jiakang.
Li Xu's strength is no match for him who does farm work every day.
Without anyone to hold on to, Li Qiang knelt down and kowtowed so hard that the sound could be heard on the muddy ground. He then shouted, "Thank you, uncle."
Seeing that they had all kowtowed, Li Xu was at his wit's end and quickly helped Li Qiang onto the stool.
In fact, this is also because Li Xu did not truly realize the importance of a job, especially for rural people today.
It can be said that today’s rural people basically have to work hard in the fields all their lives, and have no chance to change their fate.
It can even be said that the only chance for rural people to change their destiny is to work.
But the jobs are too far away for rural people who have no connections.
Farmers’ lives are so hard nowadays.
As long as there is a chance, they are willing to do it even if it means sweeping the streets in the county town.
Li Jiakang said helplessly, "This job has conditions. They want things, and our family will help pay for them. After Xiaoqiang starts working, he will give my family 6 yuan a month for three years."
Hearing this, Li Jiafu didn't know what to say. He knew how much it cost to get a job nowadays, and he couldn't get it without any connections.
With these conditions, it's like giving you a job.
"Brother, why don't we give you more every month? Otherwise, this job is really too hot for us."
Li Jiakang waved his hands again and again, "Alright, it's settled. This is also decided by your sister-in-law. After you finish your work here in the next few days and deal with the family affairs, let Xiaoqiang come to the county to find me."
Everyone nodded again and again.
Duan Xiaoyun also kept expressing his gratitude.
Seeing that the matter was settled, Li Jiakang and the other man said goodbye.
Everyone went out to see him off again.
After seeing the two off, everyone returned to the main room.
After returning to the house, Li Jiafu excitedly slapped his thighs.
Duan Xiaoyun even shed tears.
Just now, Li Jiakang and the other two were here, and they could only try their best to control their emotions.
Only now can I release my joy.
Li Qiang's younger brothers and sisters also kept congratulating him.
Li Qiang also had a silly smile on his face.
Even Mr. and Mrs. Li kept saying, "Good, good, Xiaoqiang's hard times are finally coming to an end."
Everyone was so excited that it took a while for them to calm down.
Li Jiafu coughed twice and noticed everyone's gazes turning towards him. "Once things at home are sorted out in the next two days, Xiaoqiang will go find your uncle. It's better to start work sooner rather than later."
Li Qiang nodded and said, "Dad, I just need to pack some clothes at home these two days. The main thing is the living quarters and..." As he said that, Li Qiang glanced at Qin Hua beside him.
Qin Hua's expression at this moment was a mixture of joy and helplessness.
They just got married, and now Li Qiang is going to work in the county town. She has neither a job nor a city hukou, so she has to stay in the countryside.
She also felt that she was even less worthy of Li Qiang now, and was afraid that Li Qiang would abandon her and find someone else in the city.
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