These days, no matter which factory you're in, the most sought-after job is the "weighing operator." Weighing operators hold the power of life and death, and they make a lot of money. Xiao Wang doesn't usually cheat the people out of their weight, but the people are afraid of trouble and depend on them for their livelihood, so they don't dare to make a big fuss. Using his power to intimidate them is very effective.
Dai Donglin was different; not only was he unafraid, but he also insisted on finding the stationmaster.
This is truly unprecedented!
After Dai Donglin spoke, several elderly men in line behind him also started shouting:
"The Chinese herbal medicine purchasing station is ruthlessly shortchanging us! They always charge us tens of kilograms less each time! It's outrageous!"
"Is this how you serve the people?"
"Deducting a few pounds is one thing, but deducting fifty pounds is really going too far!"
The staff members panicked. This man didn't seem like someone who could swallow his anger. He might actually know the station manager. If things got out of hand, forget about any extra income, their jobs would probably be ruined. If he were featured in the newspaper as a typical example for criticism, the consequences would be unimaginable!
It's all Xiao Wang's fault for causing this mess. They usually skimp on people's things and only dare to make them bleed, but Xiao Wang is different. He directly makes people bleed a lot. How can people tolerate that?
His colleague scolded Xiao Wang for being inconsiderate and lacking manners, so he quickly pulled him aside and apologized to Chu Yu.
"Hello, Xiao Wang made a mistake. It is indeed 300 jin. I will process your bill and settle the account right away!"
Xiao Wang was about to speak when his colleague stopped him.
This explanation is flawless; they'll insist they misread the numbers. Even if we make a big fuss, it'll just fizzle out. Chu Yu pulled Dai Donglin's arm and whispered, "Forget it, let's go!"
She tugged at his arm with her small hand, and the sight of her pink and tender arm made Dai Donglin's throat go dry. Naturally, he listened to whatever she said.
Chu Yu counted the money, pushed the cart to a shady spot not far away, and took out a handkerchief to wipe her sweat.
A gentle breeze blew, and her cheeks were rosy. Dai Donglin thought to himself that this girl was simply perfect for him; she was beautiful in every way, and even her sweat smelled sweet.
Dai Donglin said solicitously, "If you're worried that he'll make things difficult for you next time, I'll put in a good word for you."
Chu Yu shook her head, "No need, I won't be able to sell this Night-Shining Sand for long anyway."
It's not a long-term business deal, so it's not worth making a special trip to say hello.
Besides, it would cost more to make a favor and give gifts over a dollar or two. Chu Yu didn't want him to be that foolish, and she didn't want to owe him any favors.
Dai Donglin could tell that she didn't want to get involved with him, and he wasn't surprised. Unlike Xiao Wang, he wasn't so confident that he thought he was so good that every woman would be scrambling to get close to him.
Where are you going? Shall I give you a ride?
"No need," Chu Yu said, pointing to the municipal hospital building not far away. "I'm going to the hospital; it's just a short walk away. Thank you so much for today."
In later times, the two of them would definitely need to add each other on social media, but communication was not advanced in those days, pagers were not yet available, and Chu Yu's family did not seem to have a telephone. Asking for their home address would seem abrupt, so they could only rely on fate to contact each other.
Thinking of this, Dai Donglin felt inexplicably irritated, but the carefree girl waved her hand and rode off on her bicycle in a flash.
Chu Yu certainly wouldn't take him to heart. She wouldn't consider Xiao Wang, nor would she consider Dai Donglin just because he was well-off. What man is more appealing than making money?
With his mind completely focused on making money, Chu Yu was preoccupied with what to do next.
The business of selling night-shining sand won't last long. She can only go to Guanxian once a week. She doesn't know when the quail chicks she brought back will start laying eggs. In the meantime, she needs to find a way to do something else.
Chu Yu bought three popsicles. Chu Chu's eyes lit up when she saw them, but Shu Hui was reluctant to eat them, so Chu Yu stuffed them into her mouth.
Shu Hui was naturally touched by her daughter's thoughtfulness, but there were always places to spend money, so she always wanted to save some money for her daughter.
Chu Yu saw through her thoughts, took her hand and said, "Mom, you don't need to save money for me. Parents love their children, and children love their parents too. In fact, children don't want their parents to always save food for them, but rather they want to share delicious food and happiness with their parents."
Shu Hui smiled. You could say she's lucky, working hard to support her man's education, only to have him kick her to the curb; or you could say she's unlucky, having three sensible and considerate daughters!
The eldest daughter, in particular, is becoming more and more sensible, and it seems she is about to take over the family, which makes her, as her mother, feel both touched and guilty.
With Chu Yu's encouragement, Shu Hui no longer felt guilty and ate her popsicle openly.
Chu Yu then went to see Chu Chu's attending physician, an elderly gentleman with graying temples.
"Hello, doctor, when is my sister's surgery scheduled?"
The old man put on his glasses and flipped through the medical record. "Chuchu, that mischievous one..."
Chu Yu laughed, "That's definitely my sister. My sister is cute and smart."
Although Chu Yu had only recently transmigrated and hadn't spent much time with Chu Xiang and Chu Chu, she was protective of her own and, given the original owner's blood relation, always felt a close connection to these two younger sisters.
The old man found it amusing. "Oh, so the quirky one must be your sister? You little rascal, you really don't hold back!"
"It's obvious, there's no need to be polite. It's like I've never met you before, but the nurse told me that the 'highly respected' old gentleman is Director Zhu! That's why I found you as soon as I arrived!" Chu Yu said with a smile.
The old man found her amusing. Although she was trying to coax him, she wasn't as cunning as most people; she had a touch of humor typical of a younger person towards an elder.
Mr. Zhu laughed heartily, “Alright! Since you’ve flattered me, I’ll tell you about your sister’s condition. Your sister was born with underdeveloped right eye, which is quite complicated. The treatment time has been delayed for too long, making the surgery more difficult. However, I’ve already finalized the surgical plan, and it’s scheduled as the first surgery tomorrow morning.”
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