Chapter 232 A Shady Deal Made
Zhao Xiaoyu was actually connected with Shen Kaichi, that venomous snake in the gutter! This instantly alerted her—Zhao Xiaoyu's "arrangement" to go to the countryside was probably not a coincidence at all, but rather a result of some shady deal she made with Shen Kaichi!
Since these two have joined forces to scheme and drive the Lin family to their doom...
Then don't blame her for being ruthless and cutting off this poisonous vine first!
That bottle of poison that can make people "stupid"?
Wow, it's like God made this family for us!
She had been thinking about how to make the Bi family disappear without anyone noticing, but unexpectedly, that bastard Shen Kaichi gave her the opportunity.
Once Lin Baozhu was certain that Shen Kaichi's figure had completely disappeared into the twilight, a cold glint flashed in her eyes! She quickly picked up a thick wooden stick from the roadside, flipped onto her bicycle, and pedaled furiously! The wheels rolled silently over the road, like a leopard hunting its prey in the dark, silently approaching the unsuspecting Zhao Xiaoyu, who was happily counting her money!
"call--!"
A sharp gust of wind swept past! Zhao Xiaoyu felt a sharp pain in the back of her head, her vision went black, and without even uttering a sound, she fell straight to the ground like a broken tree stump! Blood gushed from her forehead instantly, leaving a dark red stain in the dust.
Lin Baozhu glanced expressionlessly at the unconscious Zhao Xiaoyu, then swiftly searched her entire body, taking out the stack of banknotes Shen Kaichi had given her, and also pocketing the bottle of poison.
After doing all this, she hopped on her bicycle and sped away without looking back, her figure quickly disappearing into the afterglow.
Upon returning home, Lin Baozhu immediately called her aunt and uncle into the inner room and closed the door.
"Baozhu, what's wrong? Why are you being so mysterious?"
"Auntie, Uncle..."
Lin Baozhu lowered her voice and got straight to the point, "The factory is about to open a new electric fan production line and needs to hire full-time workers. Anyone who passes the written test and interview will be hired. Do you... want to work in town? If so, I can recommend you..."
Guo Rongrong and Li Xiaoxian exchanged a glance, both seeing surprise in each other's eyes.
Li Xiaoxian's throat was a little dry: "Baozhu, how... how is the salary calculated for a permanent employee?"
"After becoming a full-time employee, the base salary is 23.5 yuan, paid monthly. During holidays, there are also benefits such as rice, flour, oil, or industrial vouchers."
After hearing this, Guo Rongrong's face showed a struggle.
She bit her lip and said, "Baozhu, I understand your feelings... but you also know that in our village, as long as you're diligent, you can earn thirty yuan a month making hair accessories! Although it's more tiring than working in a factory... but the debts from building a house and my recent surgery are too big..."
"I want to work hard for another two years to pay off the debt first. As for the worker... could your uncle go first?"
Lin Baozhu nodded understandingly and grasped her aunt's rough hand: "Auntie, I understand your difficulties. I support you in wanting to make hair ornaments in the village!"
She turned to her uncle-in-law and said, "Uncle-in-law, what about you? You're well-connected and have a wide network of contacts in the hair accessory business. Would you be willing to promote our factory's new electric fans while you're selling hair accessories? The factory will pay you a separate salesman's salary, and if you sell a lot, you'll get extra commission. That way, you'll have a salary in the village and also be a formal worker at the machine factory."
"Wouldn't that mean you have two salaries?"
"That's right."
"Do it! We have to do it!" Li Xiaoxian said almost without hesitation, his back ramrod straight. "Your aunt has almost risked her life for this family! What's one more job for me, a man?! Besides..."
He spoke with a hint of confidence: "I'm familiar with the managers of several department stores in the county and city. As long as the products are good, I don't have to worry about selling large, in-demand items like electric fans!"
Lin Baozhu smiled with satisfaction and handed over a stack of prepared review materials: "Good! Uncle, these are the basic knowledge and safety regulations that might be on the factory's recruitment written test. Take your time to review them. The test is in two weeks! Whether you can get double pay depends on your ability!"
"Don't worry, I'm no good at manual labor, but when it comes to using my brain, I'm the best in our family."
"Okay, if there are no other problems, I'll be going now."
Lin Baozhu hurriedly rode her bicycle to Guojiazhuang.
She gathered her three uncles in the main room of her maternal grandfather's house and told them the news that the county machinery factory was recruiting permanent employees. The three uncles' reactions were much more intense than those of her aunt and her husband!
After all, my aunt's family only has two girls, so the pressure isn't as great, but it's different for my three uncles, each of whom has two sons...
And there are several people who are currently looking for partners...
The eldest uncle rubbed his hands together excitedly, his eyes even turning a little red: "Baozhu! My good niece! You...you always think about your uncles! Your eldest cousin is this age, and it's been hard for him to find a wife since he divorced his last one! If he could get this stable job, he'd definitely be able to marry a wife this year!"
Second Uncle nodded repeatedly, his face solemn: "Baozhu, this opportunity is too precious! Your uncles can't take such a great advantage of you for nothing! Third Brother, if this really works out, we'll give Baozhu the money according to the market rate!"
“That’s right, Baozhu introduced us to jobs, but that was because of a favor.”
Lin Baozhu quickly waved her hand and distributed the materials she had brought to her uncles: "Uncles, don't get excited yet. There's only one spot per family. But!"
She emphasized, "There's an exam! Only those with real skills can pass! These are the review points and factory regulations I've compiled. Tell those preparing for the exam to memorize them quickly." She paused, looked at her uncles' eager eyes, and gave them a number, "As for the money... five hundred yuan from each family will suffice."
She knew perfectly well that a regular job in a state-owned factory in the county town would pay at least eight hundred to a thousand yuan on the market! She only wanted five hundred, far below the going rate. If she didn't accept the money, her uncles would feel uneasy, as if they owed her a huge favor; if she accepted too much, it would seem distant. She had her own plans for this five hundred yuan—she would return it with a generous red envelope when her cousins got married.
Of course, she didn't mention a word about being the actual person in charge of this new production line. The higher the official position, the more power one wields, and the higher the expectations of relatives when they come to her for favors. If these expectations aren't met even once, no matter how legitimate the reason, resentment can easily arise. Her three uncles are kind men, but what about their cousins? She hadn't known them long enough to take the risk. Some boundaries had to be clearly drawn from the very beginning.
When she left Guojiazhuang, it was already dark. For her safety, her uncle specially rode his bicycle to take her to Dageba Village.
The uncle and nephew talked a lot along the way.
Among them, Guo Cuifang was mentioned the most!
"Ever since some big shots came to your engagement party, she's been acting like a madwoman, constantly arguing with your uncle. She's always saying he's a coward or complaining that Xiuxiu is incompetent. I reckon she won't let this go. She's got a vicious mind. You should try to avoid her in the future."
"Don't worry, Uncle. As long as she doesn't provoke me, I definitely won't pay any attention to her. But if she shamelessly comes looking for trouble, then don't blame me for being ruthless."
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