Jia Dongxu completely agreed with his mother's words. However, his situation was somewhat similar to Yi Zhonghai's; although he had recovered somewhat last time, everything was still recorded in his file.
To get promoted, you need to hone your skills and also make contributions; otherwise, you'll definitely fail the political background check. Even if I currently possess level eight fitter skills, without meritorious service, I'll still only be a level one fitter.
The thought of finally becoming a level-two fitter only to be demoted made Jia Dongxu extremely uncomfortable. Even the way he looked at Wei Hua's family changed.
Meanwhile, Qin Huairu was considering whether to carry out her mother-in-law's plan. She and the Jia family had long been intertwined. If they didn't find someone to help the Jia family, they might not be a match for Yi Zhonghai.
Liu Haizhong is the best helper. Liu Haizhong's salary is no less than Yi Zhonghai's, and Liu Guangqi is also a vocational school graduate.
Getting close to the Liu family would be a huge help in the future. If Liu Guangqi could be assigned to the steel rolling mill, that would be perfect. With Liu Guangqi's help, Jia Dongxu should still have a promising future.
For her own sake and for the sake of her child, Qin Huairu decided to get to know the Liu brothers.
But as soon as Qin Huairu stepped into the backyard, she went to Liu Guangtian's side. Then she immediately acted like a caring older sister.
“Guangtian, if you have any grievances, just tell your sister Qin. Although your sister Qin may not be very capable, she can still listen. In the future, if your father beats you and your brother again, take Guangfu with you to my place, and I will definitely protect you both.”
"Qin Huairu, you're not my sister. I wouldn't dare have a sister like you. Before you say these things, find out what's been going on lately."
"Sometimes you shouldn't take yourself too seriously. What kind of person are you? Everyone in our compound has seen through you long ago. Instead of wasting your time, you should be thinking about what your family is having for dinner tonight."
Liu Guangtian then pulled his younger brother back. Liu Guangtian now holds a rather high position in the Liu family.
Liu Haizhong used to beat his two younger sons because they were disappointing. But things have changed now.
Liu Guangtian is now a full-time employee at the steel rolling mill, earning over thirty yuan a month. He's a major breadwinner for his family. If he gets promoted, his salary will be even higher.
Even if Liu Haizhong had lost his mind, he wouldn't dare to beat up Liu Guangtian, who was a worker, anymore. Even Liu Guangfu's life has improved a lot now.
If Qin Huairu had acted six months earlier, it might have yielded excellent results. But now Qin Huairu's reputation is ruined, and the Liu brothers' situation has improved significantly, which means Qin Huairu is destined to fail.
But in the instant Qin Huairu turned to leave, Xu Damao had a significant thought in his mind. As a man, he always felt that other people's wives were better than his own.
Although the scar on Qin Huairu's face slightly diminished her appearance, it didn't have a major impact.
Xu Damao, who has been married for almost a year, is slowly beginning to wake up. Especially after Yu Li gave birth to a son for Sha Zhu some time ago, Xu Damao has some resentment in his heart.
Xu Damao had been married to Lou Xiao'e for almost a year, but Lou Xiao'e still hadn't gotten pregnant. If the Lou family weren't still so strong, Xu Damao would have already started making trouble for Lou Xiao'e.
To determine whose fault it was, Xu Damao decided to test his marksmanship the next time he went out to show a movie.
Lou Xiao'e, who was reading at home, was unaware that her husband had other ideas.
Lou Xiao'e, being the eldest daughter of a wealthy family, was quite knowledgeable about business matters, but not very adept at these trivial affairs. The only person in the entire courtyard with whom Lou Xiao'e could exchange even a few words was Yang Tao, who had just married into the family.
Yang Tao, after all, was highly educated and indeed stronger than Lou Xiao'e. Coupled with her strong-willed personality, the two became friends in no time.
Lou Xiao'e, who was reading a book, saw her husband standing in the yard looking outside. She put down her book and took a cloak and draped it over Xu Damao's shoulders.
Sensing the unusual sensation in his body, Xu Damao's thoughts were pulled back. Although he had other ideas, Xu Damao still treated Lou Xiao'e quite well, after all, they had only been married for less than a year.
"It's cold outside, so don't stand in the yard. Be careful not to catch a cold."
"Since you know it's cold outside, why are you standing in the yard in a daze?"
"It's nothing, I was just thinking about something. Let's go back quickly. There are some things I'd like to discuss with you."
As soon as they returned to their room, Xu Damao closed the door. Eager to have a child soon, Xu Damao and Lou Xiao'e immediately began a duet.
Exhausted, Xu Damao rested on the bed for a while before getting up and rushing to the kitchen to cook for Lou Xiao'e.
But once a man has other ideas, he'll be like a cat scratching at you. Xu Damao wasn't just eyeing Qin Huairu; he was also eyeing other women outside.
The reason why Xu Damao dared not target Yang Tao and Yu Li was mainly because he knew it was impossible to succeed.
As one of the few intelligent people in the courtyard, Yu Li naturally possessed a remarkable ability to read people. Despite her gentle and seemingly weak appearance, she could suppress her idiocy, which told you she was no ordinary person. The Sha Zhu family's living conditions were quite good for the courtyard; there was absolutely no way Yu Li would risk anything for him over something so trivial.
As for Yang Tao, there's no need to even mention her; the Wei family's circumstances are undoubtedly excellent within the courtyard house. The compensation alone for the three members of the Wei family is substantial. Moreover, their salaries are all quite high.
Wei Hua's own salary was among the top three in the courtyard. With no shortage of money, Xu Damao didn't know how to seduce Yang Tao. Moreover, Yang Tao and Lou Xiao'e were so close; even if Xu Damao had a hundred times the courage, he wouldn't dare to make a move on Yang Tao. If Lou Xiao'e found out, things would spiral out of control.
Given the Lou family's methods, he might very well end up as a scapegoat in some river. Xu Damao had no intention of risking his life.
After steaming the buns, Xu Damao also stir-fried two side dishes. Then he brought the food into the bedroom. The food the Xu family ate would definitely make many people envious. In the entire courtyard, perhaps only the Wei family had a better standard of living than the Xu family. As for everyone else, they couldn't compare to Xu Damao, because he had a wealthy father-in-law.
Xu Damao ate at home, and Wei Hua also ate at home, but Wei Hua's meals were all prepared in his spatial dimension. There was not only chicken, but also meat, and vegetables that others would never even imagine. Unfortunately, everything was cold, clearly having been prepared some time ago.
Yang Tao enjoyed the benefits brought by Wei Hua, so naturally she didn't go around bragging about it. Both of them came from the future, so they naturally knew how to live their lives.
Having spent more than a month in the courtyard house, Yang Tao has learned how to conduct herself in this world.
In the past, Yang Tao was still unmarried at the age of 30 in order to have better career prospects. Now that she is married, she has devoted all her attention to her family.
After dinner, the young couple climbed into bed. There wasn't much to do on a cold winter night, so they chatted under the covers.
Only the families of Sha Zhu and Huang Xiaojuan in the entire courtyard were awake, because they both had young children. They could only sleep after the children had fallen asleep.
Both families shared a common problem: the lack of adult care. Huang Xiaojuan had finished her postpartum confinement and could manage other tasks without issue. However, Yu Li had only recently given birth and was still in her postpartum confinement period. All the household chores fell on Sha Zhu and He Yushui. He Yushui, a young woman, had absolutely no idea how to care for a child.
Everything fell on Sha Zhu's shoulders, and He Yushui could only do housework and share the burden with her brother.
Xu Damao, who was out using the restroom, heard someone else's child crying, which made him feel even worse. His already troubled mind became even heavier.
After using the toilet, Xu Damao returned home with a dark expression. To avoid letting Lou Xiao'e see his face, he climbed into bed as soon as he got home. He immediately snuggled into the covers, wrapped himself up, and rolled to the other side of the bed.
Lou Xiao'e, who was shrewd in important matters, was unaware of Xu Damao's thoughts and thought that Xu Damao was overworked and wanted to go to bed early.
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