Chapter 44 Job Postings
Because there were few people in her family, Yu Junsheng's supplies and salary were enough for the two of them to live on. So it wasn't usually noticeable, and Cheng Jiajia didn't feel any significant inconvenience from her rural household registration.
It wasn't until she shared winter vegetables with some older women that Cheng Jiajia truly realized the inconvenience of not having a job and not having access to supplies.
Rural residents are not provided with supplies, and they can't even afford vegetables in winter.
Although Yu Junsheng said that if there wasn't enough vegetables, they could exchange some with farmers in the suburbs, it wasn't a long-term solution. In the dead of winter, even the villagers didn't have enough vegetables, so where else could they buy them?
Even if they are available for sale, they are very expensive, costing more money and carrying certain risks.
So, ever since that day, she has been thinking about finding a job.
During this period, Cheng Jiajia visited several well-known factories in the city, hoping to find out if they were hiring.
The result is obvious.
Not only did she find nothing after wandering around, but some factory gatekeepers even impatiently chased her away as soon as they heard she was there to ask about job openings, saying things like, "Even if they're hiring, they'll hire from the children of factory workers, not some country bumpkin like you!"
This made Cheng Jiajia realize more deeply that in this day and age, jobs are basically all internally circulated, and it's difficult for her, an outsider, to find a job!
She was unfamiliar with the area and had no connections, so even if there were job openings, the news wouldn't reach her.
For a moment, Cheng Jiajia considered whether she should go to the Dong family again to sound out Dong Dalei. After all, this guy was the leader of the food factory, and he had more connections and information sources than she did. She just didn't know if he would be willing to tell her.
Dong Dalei: Achoo! Achoo!
Who?! Who's insulting me?!
The moment Cheng Jiajia had this idea in her mind, Yu Junsheng took her to visit He San'er's house with gifts the very next day.
Although He San'er works at a cement factory, he is in charge of cement permits, has a wide network of connections, knows many people, and is well-informed. Therefore, Yu Junsheng asked him to keep an eye out for work.
He San'er's home is in the cement factory's staff quarters, a single-story house with a small courtyard. There are three brothers and sisters in the family. The eldest brother and the second sister have all gotten married and moved out. Now only He San'er and his parents live in the single-story house.
When Yu Junsheng and Cheng Jiajia arrived, the elderly couple had gone to visit relatives, leaving He San'er alone at home.
He raised an eyebrow as soon as he saw Cheng Jiajia behind Yu Junsheng. "Oh, you've finally decided to bring your wife out for us to see?"
Yu Junsheng has come to his house alone several times since his marriage. When asked to bring his wife along, he readily agreed, but each time he came alone again. He knows exactly what Yu Junsheng is thinking.
And each time, he would only stay for an hour or two before rushing back as if his pants were on fire, looking so anxious that it seemed as if he was afraid others wouldn't know that there was a new bride waiting for him at home.
He San'er had long wanted to find an opportunity to mock him mercilessly.
Yu Junsheng rolled his eyes. "Go away, what do you know, you bachelor?"
He and his wife had barely had time to enjoy their time together after getting married, so how could he possibly bring her out and let these eyesores disturb their time together?
He San'er: "..."
Just say what you want to say, why resort to personal attacks?
Does his single status mean he doesn't want to find a partner?
He San'er's eyes darted around, and he set his sights on Cheng Jiajia. "Sister-in-law, you should keep an eye on Yu Junsheng. He's abandoned his brothers now that he has a wife!"
Cheng Jiajia smiled awkwardly and didn't say anything. Although Yu Junsheng's words were a little bit harsh, what could she do? He was her boyfriend.
Yu Junsheng put his arm around Cheng Jiajia's shoulder and snorted triumphantly at He San'er, "You've miscalculated! How could your own wife not help her husband but help an outsider?"
He San'er: I inexplicably feel like I've been force-fed dog food (a Chinese slang term for witnessing public displays of affection).
Yu Junsheng said irritably, "What's wrong with you? The guests have been here for ages and you haven't even invited them in. You just blocked them at the door. What kind of hospitality is this?" He didn't stand on ceremony and pushed the people aside to enter the house, putting down the things he was carrying.
He San'er suddenly realized what was happening and slapped his forehead. "Oh dear, it's my fault, my fault! I was so happy to see my sister-in-law coming that I completely forgot!"
He hurriedly ran in to serve the two of them melon seeds and peanuts, and poured them sugar water. "This is the first time my sister-in-law has come here, so we can't neglect her." As he spoke, he scooped two large spoonfuls of brown sugar into Cheng Jiajia's cup.
Cheng Jiajia's eyelids twitched; it was clear that their relationship was truly very close.
Yu Junsheng was also speechless, "Why did you put so much sugar in? Aren't you sick of it?"
He simply took another empty cup, poured some of the sugar water into it, added some plain water, and was finally satisfied. His wife didn't like things that were so sweet.
He San'er chuckled slyly, "Isn't this just to express my welcome and respect for my sister-in-law?"
Yu Junsheng: "..." This idiot is definitely not his brother!
After talking for a while, Yu Junsheng asked about the job he had asked him to inquire about last time.
He San'er hesitated and said, "Jun Sheng, you know what kind of people I know do. Some have jobs, but they're all heavy labor jobs like carrying big bags. That's not suitable for your sister-in-law." He glanced at Cheng Jiajia's thin frame. It's not suitable, really not suitable.
He knew how much Yu Junsheng doted on his wife, so how could he let his sister-in-law do this? That's why he was a little embarrassed to tell Yu Junsheng about it.
He guessed right. Upon hearing this, Yu Junsheng nervously grabbed Cheng Jiajia's hand, "No, no, wife, you can't do this!" He was afraid that Cheng Jiajia would be anxious to find a job, so he agreed, relying on his strength.
Cheng Jiajia: ...Thank you, you really think highly of me!
Cheng Jiajia herself was unwilling to do this kind of purely physical labor.
It's not about occupational discrimination. Although she's strong, she still gets tired. Unless absolutely necessary, who wouldn't want an easier job?
"Don't worry, sister-in-law. I'll keep asking around. I can't say for sure about permanent employees, but I'm sure a temporary employee will be fine."
After finishing their business, they chatted for a while longer. Seeing that it was almost lunchtime, the two quickly got up to say goodbye.
In those days, no family had enough food, and no one was left to eat. They weren't the kind of people who couldn't count.
He San'er repeatedly tried to persuade them to stay, but they insisted on going home. After seeing them off to the alley entrance, He San'er said to Yu Junsheng:
“Ever since you got married, you haven’t even gone to the gatherings with your brothers. Let’s get together sometime, and bring your wife along too.”
"Going somewhere? No way! I want to stay home with my wife!" Yu Junsheng glanced at He San'er with disdain. "You bachelor wouldn't understand! You'll see when you have a wife!"
Why not spend that time at home cuddling your sweet and soft wife instead of running around with these smelly old men and bragging?
He San'er: "..."
As the two walked out of the cement factory's residential compound, Cheng Jiajia hesitated before speaking, "Should I still go find Dong Dalei?" Although He San'er said he would continue to help inquire about other easier jobs, Cheng Jiajia felt the chances were slim. She couldn't rely entirely on him.
Yu Junsheng understood what she meant. "Don't worry, I've already talked to Old Man Wang and Qingshu about this. We'll take our time looking, there's no rush." As for the Dong family, it's fine as long as the two families are keeping to themselves.
Cheng Jiajia understood this principle. Using the same trick once or twice might work, but if it was used too many times, Dong Dalei would probably realize he had been tricked and would not only refuse to help but might also come after her.
Although she wasn't afraid, being targeted was still a problem.
As the two were talking, they had just turned a corner when Cheng Jiajia suddenly pulled Yu Junsheng into the alley behind them.
Yu Junsheng had no idea what was going on and instinctively shrank back as well.
"Honey, what's wrong?"
Cheng Jiajia stared mischievously ahead, tugging at someone's sleeve with a hint of excitement in her voice, "Look, look, what's up ahead?"
Yu Junsheng...that familiar feeling!
He looked up and saw Ma Gaosheng's wife, Hu Mei, coming out of a bungalow with a tall, strong man. The two were behaving intimately, and didn't look like ordinary friends.
Yu Junsheng: "..." He knew it!
His wife has an extraordinary sensitivity to these kinds of juicy gossips!
However, he was also very curious about what Ma Gaosheng's wife was doing. Was she meeting her lover?
The couple stared intently at the pair of men and women in front of them.
The couple ahead seemed to be parting ways. They watched as the burly man kissed Hu Mei's cheek when no one was around, and then the two separated.
Hey, Ma Gaosheng's cuckoldry is definitely in the bag!
When the two walked out of the residential area, they both looked excited, as if they had just heard some juicy gossip.
"I never expected this, I really never expected this!"
"Don't people in the courtyard say that Ma Gaosheng and Hu Mei have a good relationship?"
Ma Gaosheng and Hu Mei were a well-known loving couple in the courtyard. It is said that Hu Mei had not had children for four or five years after getting married, but Ma Gaosheng not only did not blame her, but the two also had a very good relationship.
The young wives in the courtyard all spoke of her with envy, saying that Hu Mei was lucky.
Yu Junsheng didn't take it to heart and chuckled, "Whether it's good or bad, only the couple themselves know. We outsiders didn't see it."
Cheng Jiajia immediately understood and tugged at the person's sleeve, asking gossipy, "Is there some juicy gossip?"
Yu Junsheng glanced at his wife's small hand tugging at his sleeve, feeling a little itchy, but they couldn't hold hands in the street.
"Ma Gaosheng works in sales and is often traveling around. Being far from home, some of the men start having impure thoughts." While others might not know, Yu Junsheng did; Ma Gaosheng was also having some affairs. Whether Hu Mei knew or not, he didn't know. And as for the fact that they didn't have children, it was hard to say exactly what happened.
His words were veiled, but Cheng Jiajia understood instantly and was utterly shocked.
"Wait, are people like you really that open-minded these days?"
"They all look respectable, but what they do behind the scenes is incredibly despicable."
"It seems the feng shui of our compound is indeed not very good. Look at all these people."
Ren Yongsheng, Qin Ziwen, Qin Weimin, and Zheng Haiyang from the previous life, are all despicable scumbags!
I wonder if there are any more that haven't been exposed yet.
Cheng Jiajia glared at Yu Junsheng, annoyed: This needs further investigation!
Yu Junsheng was very vigilant and pledged his loyalty in advance, saying, "Wife, they are them, and I am me. You are all I need. Please don't confuse me with these people!"
Cheng Jiajia chuckled, "That depends on your future performance."
Yu Junsheng: ...Wouldn't you say he shot himself in the foot?
...
They ate so much melon on the way back that they were stuffed. When the couple returned, the courtyard was in an uproar, and they happened to witness a good show.
According to the people around, Zheng Haihua stole the salted fish from the Bao family and was caught red-handed by Bao Dayan, which led to the commotion.
Bao Dayan grabbed Zheng Haihua by the ear and demanded compensation from Chang Dafeng.
Since the salted fish had indeed been ridiculed by Zheng Haihua, Chang Dafeng had no choice but to pay compensation.
Cheng Jiajia couldn't help but feel fortunate that hiring Grandpa Guo or Grandma Cao to help watch over her salted fish, giving her a handful of melon seeds every day, was a wise move.
She was certain that if it weren't for Grandpa Guo and Grandma Cao, it would have been their Second Hospital that lost the salted fish today.
After the event ended, the couple was preparing to return to the Second Hospital when a figure followed them from behind.
"Junsheng, my mom is nagging me so much. Come on, let's go to your house and talk."
Zou Qingshu winked at Yu Junsheng, who immediately understood and exclaimed, "Hey buddy, this is your second home. You're welcome to come anytime!"
His eyes darted around, and the topic shifted, "But how have your blind dates been lately?"
Zou Qingshu's face darkened. This guy really knows how to bring up the most sensitive topics!
Zou Qingshu glared at him, "You're even more annoying than my mother!"
Yu Junsheng chuckled, "Don't be like that, buddy, I'm just concerned about you."
Zou Qingshu gave a fake smile, "Guess whether I believe you or not?"
If this person hadn't done it on purpose, he would have reversed the surname Zou!
The three entered the east wing. Zou Qingshu then suppressed his sullenness, cautiously glanced out the window, and seeing no one, whispered, "Reliable inside information: the factory will be recruiting workers in a while."
"I heard it's the technical department; they require a high school diploma." He overheard the people in the technical department saying this while he was in the bathroom, so it's absolutely accurate!
Yu Junsheng and Cheng Jiajia's eyes lit up instantly, and Yu Junsheng excitedly patted Zou Qingshu's shoulder repeatedly.
"Qingshu, you're truly my good brother! You brought me such great news as soon as I got home!"
Zou Qingshu quickly dodged, grimacing, "Gently, gently! Another slap and you'll be half dead!"
Yu Junsheng was overjoyed, as it was rare for someone to stay for lunch. "You absolutely must stay for lunch!"
Zou Qingshu refused, "Forget it. Listening to your heart-wrenching words at your house is worse than listening to my mom nagging me at home."
Cheng Jiajia quickly said, "Look at you, you never speak properly, you've hurt people's feelings, haven't you? Brother Qingshu, stay for lunch and try my cooking." Since they had told her such important news, she certainly had to reciprocate.
Yu Junsheng chuckled, "Right, right, my wife has spoken, you can't refuse her, she rarely cooks."
Zou Qingshu hesitated for a moment, then felt that if he really left, it would be disrespectful to Cheng Jiajia, so he stayed.
Cheng Jiajia went to the kitchen to work, while Yu Junsheng stayed outside chatting with Zou Qingshu.
"Hey, seriously, how are your blind dates going lately?"
"That's all there is to it, nothing to say." Zou Qingshu said indifferently, seemingly not taking the matter to heart.
"Hey, you'd better hurry up. Our reputation in this neighborhood is getting worse and worse. It'll be really hard to find a partner in the future," Yu Junsheng gently reminded him.
Yu Junsheng still really hoped that Zou Qingshu would find a partner soon, because Qin Ziwen and Wu Meifang were already together, and the two of them would probably meet each other's parents soon. When Wu Meifang came to the compound, how embarrassing would it be for Zou Qingshu?
...
Yu Junsheng's guess was correct. Not long after, a month later, Qin Ziwen brought Wu Meifang to their door.
When Aunt Yan proudly revealed Wu Meifang's identity, it was like a thunderclap in the courtyard.
His surname is Wu, and he's a teacher at Chengnan Elementary School. Why does that sound so familiar?
"Oh my god, I remember now! Wu Meifang?! Isn't that the blind date who stood up the second son of the Zou family?"
"Could it be that this girl has taken a liking to the third son of the Qin family?!"
"Did Qin Laosan steal Zou's second son's girlfriend?"
The crowd was buzzing with discussion, and Aunt Hao and Uncle Zou looked particularly displeased.
Aunt Hao looked at Qin Ziwen with a dark expression, then at Wu Meifang.
And then there was Aunt Yan, looking smug. Thinking back to the strange things Aunt Yan had said to her back then, she understood everything. She wouldn't believe that the third son of the Qin family hadn't intentionally stolen her husband's girlfriend!
Aunt Hao immediately pounced on Aunt Yan, grabbed her hair, and started slapping her face repeatedly.
"You bitch, I was wondering why you were saying such unlucky things to me lately. So you knew all along that your son had stolen Qing Shu's girl, didn't you?"
"Ah, no, no, it's just that the two children fell in love on their own, and I couldn't stop them... Ah!" Before Aunt Yan could finish her explanation, she was slapped several times in the mouth.
Aunt Hao clapped her hands incessantly, feeling a clarity she had never known before. "Was it on purpose that Wu Meifang went to the hospital that day? Was it a deliberate act of intercepting her?"
Seeing her future mother-in-law being bullied, Wu Meifang couldn't stand idly by. She quickly stepped forward to rescue Aunt Yan, pulling at the unreasonable shrew while shouting, "Why are you hitting people? Let go! Why are you saying Ziwen is stealing someone else's husband? This is the new China now! Arranged marriages are wrong! Ziwen and I are in a free-love relationship, and no one can stop us from being together..."
Just then, Aunt Yan seized the opportunity to retaliate against Aunt Hao. She kicked her legs wildly and pushed her with her hands, completely oblivious to Wu Meifang in the midst of the struggle.
I accidentally kicked her.
"Smack!"
Wu Meifang collapsed to the ground, instinctively clutching her stomach, her face pale. "Ouch, my stomach, my stomach hurts so much..."
Everyone: "!!!"
Cheng Jiajia: "!!!" Suddenly, she realized something.
No way? No way?
"Holy crap, is this girl pregnant?!" Aunt Cao exclaimed in shock.
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