Xiang Meimei was also very patient. She didn't tell anyone about making matchboxes in the afternoon and cooking in the evening. It was only after dinner that she pulled Zhang and his brother into the master bedroom to talk.
"Mom, I heard some terrible news."
Zhang Ji was confused: "What's going on? You're talking nonsense."
Xiang Meimei leaned close to Zhang Jidi's ear and whispered, "The Lu family's aunt and niece said that Hu Jiaojiao was rejected, and the steel plant's publicity department is re-examining and recruiting."
Ignoring the itch caused by the hot air in his ears, Zhang Ji's eyes widened immediately: "Did you hear it right?"
"How is that possible? Tomorrow morning at six o'clock, white shirt, black pants, black cloth shoes, no bangs, no covering your ears. I heard it clearly, and my youngest sister was right there."
"That's great. Go ahead and give it a try no matter what. Go to bed early today and bring your clothes over so I can iron them for you so you can go to the exam dressed neatly."
Zhang Jidi was so happy. She had always been worried about her second daughter's job. After all, people would choose a good match for her if she didn't have a job. Her husband would be of a lower class. Xiang Meimei was so beautiful, how could she be married to such a gangster?
But the couple has six children to raise, and they also have to support their elderly parents and pay for social interactions. Some time ago, they even spent 450 yuan to buy a temporary job for Xiang Liguo, so they really have no money to give to Xiang Meimei.
If I can pass the exam, I can save 800 yuan immediately, and the situation at home will be much better.
Xiang Meimei smiled and said, "Mom, I've already finished it. I'm just a little panicked, so I came to talk to you."
She also took part in a job recruitment exam at the beginning of the year, and was an accountant at a match factory. Unfortunately, she failed the exam, and that was also when she met Chen Wei.
Zhang Jidi's eyes softened. This daughter had always been considerate and took care of her younger siblings, but he hadn't put much thought into her and she had grown up in a hurry.
"Don't worry, my Meimei is an excellent writer and even won first prize at school. If you can't be an accountant, you won't be able to do business. Propaganda is obviously your strong point."
The mother and daughter said some heartfelt words.
Xiang Meimei hesitated and still didn't tell her that Chen Wei was pursuing her. She just planned to talk about it after she passed the exam.
At five o'clock the next morning, Zhang Jidi specially cooked an egg for Xiang Meimei, and made a bowl of noodles, topped it with cucumber shreds and a spoonful of meat sauce.
When Xiang Meimei went out, she clasped her hands together and worshipped all the gods and Buddhas in the sky, praying devoutly that her daughter would pass the exam.
"...Guanyin bless you, as long as Ermei passes the exam, I will go to the temple to fulfill my vow on Sunday."
"What do you mean by passing the exam and fulfilling a wish?" Xiang Lihua got up sleepily to go to the bathroom and suddenly made a sound, which scared his mother who was standing at the door.
Zhang Jidi rolled his eyes at him and said, "You heard wrong. Go back to sleep. Didn't you get enough of that beating yesterday?"
When Xiang Lihua came back, he was afraid of being beaten, so he caught an extra bamboo rat. Unfortunately, he was still beaten by Zhang Jidi. His father did not participate for the sake of the bamboo rat.
The bamboo rat also went into the family's stomach that night, with each person getting a small piece of meat.
After all, what you eat is yours. It will be troublesome if others find out.
Xiang Lihua pursed his lips, touched the bamboo mark on his butt that had not yet disappeared, went to the toilet, washed his hands, and went back to sleep.
When Xiang Mianmian woke up and saw the whole family looking happy, she knew everything was settled.
"Little sister, I passed the exam! You are so lucky. We were given a house when you were born. I heard the news with you. I actually passed the exam!"
Xiang Meimei's face was flushed. She had her hair tied in a ponytail and her forehead was slightly sweaty. She ran all the way home.
System Xiao6 hides his merits and fame.
Xiang Mianmian was also very happy. Although she did have some credit, she was still able to get paid for making matchboxes. This was a job that Xiang Meimei had fought for. "Second sister, what are you talking about? It's because you are so outstanding that the steel mill hired you."
In view of such a big happy event, Zhang Jidi did not stingy and asked Xiang Meimei to buy a pound of meat so that everyone could enjoy the meat. After all, Xiang Meimei's job paid 21.6 yuan and also had the special benefits of a regular employee in the steel plant:
One pound of meat coupons, half a foot of cloth coupons, and one industrial coupon every month!
She also eats at the factory, saving food for her family. If she wants, she can also live in the factory's dormitory for single employees. Housing is actually a shortage at home.
Xiang Meimei can even participate in the distribution of houses. Although according to the current queuing mechanism, it will take a long time for single people to get houses, this is a good treatment that others can't envy.
"...I told your father to hurry up and look for a good young man at the steel mill. Marriage should be done carefully, not in a few days. You should also keep an eye out for good men around you."
Zhang Jidi's words were still ringing in her ears. Xiang Meimei's eyes moved slightly. She touched the movie ticket in her pocket, her eyes flickering.
How is Chen Wei?
Of course it's good. I always give her the most work on the matchboxes. Even in the off-season, she can earn 20 yuan a month, which is higher than the salary of a temporary worker and is not bad for her.
After he confessed his feelings to me three months ago, he handed over his salary to her every time. Even though most of it was used for household expenses, he gave her every penny of the rest.
But the Chen family...
Xiang Meimei was both excited and scared. She struggled for a long time on the way to buy meat, but finally decided to keep the appointment.
Everyone ate meat in the evening, and the children were as happy as if it were New Year's Day.
Of course, if someone can get a job during the Chinese New Year, it will make them happier than the Chinese New Year itself.
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