Two-in-one
People's love and hate are really amazing. Qin Yao never thought that Qiao Jie's favorability towards her was 66, which was already passing. Of course, she also believed that if she was rejected at this time, her favorability would definitely drop sharply.
From this we can see that Qiao Jie is a very emotional person, who loves and hates as she pleases, and whose head is full of fantasies. Just based on her fantasies, she is already full of good feelings towards her.
Most ordinary people are like this.
"Just ordinary drink is fine." Qin Yao sat at the table and looked around Qiao Jie's house. They lived in the same building and the house had almost the same layout, but the orientation was slightly different, and the locations of the toilet and kitchen were also different.
Although Qiao Jie's house had been tidied, it was still quite messy. On the same floor, she was the only family without children, but there were piles of sundries. The balcony was in a mess, except for a pot of chives planted by Meng Xian, which was growing well.
Qiao Jie didn't like eating leeks and wanted to kill them, so she didn't water them often. Instead, she took care of other flowers and plants she raised. Over time, the leeks survived well, while the other flowers and plants were watered to death by Qiao Jie.
Faced with the only remaining pot of chives, Qiao Jie had no choice but to put it on the windowsill to add some green to the house. Otherwise, how ugly would it be if it were bare?
"That won't work. I'll go get the best tea. Do you want to try the coffee?"
"No, just tea."
Qiao Jie made some tea and came over, looking at Qin Yao who was sitting by the window. She was wearing a plain dress, her facial features were pretty but not intimidating, and her pair of beautiful eyes were bright and charming, which made people unable to help but be attracted to her.
I have known for a long time that Qin Yao is beautiful, but only when I looked at her from such a close distance did I realize that not only her facial features are beautiful, but her skin is also hydrated, rosy and plump, without the slightest bit of dryness.
Thinking of the beauty tips she had seen in lifestyle magazines, Qiao Jie thought that Qin Yao must have used those methods to maintain such good looks, no wonder she looked so beautiful.
"If you really want to work in the editorial department, those positions are not easy. They mainly involve answering the phone, answering readers' calls, and speaking in a good tone, communicating with readers, and recording readers' requests... In this position, you can't lose your temper and you have to give readers warmth like spring."
Qiao Jie immediately said, "Isn't it just the warmth of spring? I can do it!"
"We are all in Guangdong Province now. I can make it as warm as spring, or even as warm as winter."
Qin Yao: “…”
She tried hard to hold back her laughter and suddenly discovered one of Qiao Jie's strengths. Maybe this guy could also make jokes. She was worried about the lack of humorous joke material under the journals, so maybe she could ask Qiao Jie to think of a few.
This guy really said something shocking.
Compared to a guy like Zhang Shihong who has a dagger hidden behind his smile, it is easier to deal with Qiao Jie. Although she is not smart enough, she does not have any bad intentions.
Zhang Shihong is a very shrewd person. No matter what is said to her, she will try to get away with it. But for someone like Qiao Jie, if you compliment her a few times, she might be happy to work hard.
"Okay, Qiao Jie, I believe in you. Come on and give it a try. You must do it well. If you can do this well, our editorial department will give you an Outstanding Employee Award."
"By the way, compared to the others, you have a good image, a sweet voice, and are well-educated. You must not embarrass our editorial department on the phone. You must be gentle and polite."
"Comrade Qiao, you are so capable. Can you help me supervise the others? If anyone has a bad tone, can you remind her?"
Qiao Jie said happily: "Okay, okay, don't worry, I'll take care of all these things!"
"I will definitely help you supervise. If anyone dares to answer the phone with a bad tone and gets emotional, I will help you scold her."
Qin Yao nodded. She held back her laughter and thought to herself, "Just supervise yourself. If you want the donkey to do its job well, you have to hang a carrot in front of it."
After leaving Qiao Jie's house, Qin Yao went to Jiang Meiye's house. There was no need to choose a time to go to Jiang Meiye's house. Except for going out to buy groceries, Jiang Meiye was at home taking care of the children all day. The older children were already in school, but the younger ones still needed to be looked after. They could already walk, but not yet flexibly.
Their family can be said to be the noisiest in the entire building. With five children, even if one of them says a word, it will become a mess. The children's voices are sharp and shrill, making a ping-pong noise. As a result, her husband doesn't like to go home because he thinks it's noisy. He usually stays outside until late at night, and then slowly goes home to take a nap, where his wife helps him go to bed.
Her husband was a hands-off boss, and all the burdens of the family fell on Jiang Meiye. Even so, the children did not respect Jiang Meiye. Instead, they despised her for her bad temper and her uselessness. The whole family depended on their father, who was a powerful military officer, to support them.
The children looked at their mother this way because their father spoke rudely to her at home, and they followed suit, not hiding their disdain for Jiang Meiye in their tone of voice.
"Mom, you are lucky enough. If dad hadn't married you and delayed his career, he could have married someone like Aunt Qiao and Aunt Qin."
"Aunt Chen is good too. Look how fat she is. She has good food."
"Little Stone has lots of snacks to eat."
"If we had a good mother, we wouldn't have to live such a hard life. Our family is the only one on this floor that has a bad life. Our fathers are the same. It's because there's something wrong with our mother."
"Our mother's condition is too bad!"
…
Qin Yao usually doesn't like to meddle in other people's affairs, but she lives on the same floor and the children see each other all the time. After listening to what Jiang Meiye and the other children said, Qin Yao finally understood what "having a child is not as good as a piece of barbecued pork" meant. Her blood pressure rose after hearing it.
What kind of children are these? What kind of people are they raised? Anyone with a discerning eye can see that Jiang Meiye has the hardest life in the entire family. She has raised several children with great difficulty. The children always say that it is their father who has done the most to support the family, and they even complain that their own mother’s conditions are poor and that she cannot let them live a good life.
Dad doesn't take care of anything. Mom takes care of everything from food, clothing, housing and transportation. But as long as Dad is rich and powerful, he is a good dad.
No matter how much my biological mother worries about doing housework - she is a useless mother!
No wonder people in the future say that when a couple is divorcing, it is best for the children to be left to be raised by the other party, and the couple should work hard to save money. When the children grow up, as long as the couple has money, the children will come to recognize them as their father.
Women always do these thankless tasks because they can't bear to give up their own babies, after all, they are the ones who came out of their bellies.
Qin Yao couldn't stand listening to these children's nonsense. She wanted to persuade Jiang Meiye to throw away her husband and stop being so devoted to her children. It was disgusting for a spoiled child like her to act out the "mother's way" script every day.
As the saying goes, the economic base determines the superstructure, and only with money can you have confidence. Qin Yao suggested that Jiang Meiye go out to work, otherwise she would be a thankless toiler all her life, and might collapse and die suddenly one day.
"Comrade Qin, why are you here?" Jiang Meiye opened the door and saw Qin Yao, and couldn't help but feel panicked. On the same floor, Qiao Jie was the most domineering and arrogant, while Qin Yao was beautiful and generous, but Jiang Meiye dared not face Qin Yao.
They are from two completely different worlds, as if separated by a barrier. Jiang Meiye is afraid of seeing Qin Yao.
"I want to talk to you about a job. Our editorial department plans to provide several jobs for family members. Your current conditions are suitable. Do you want to accept this job?"
Jiang Meiye refused repeatedly: "How can I be qualified? Did you misunderstand? I have to stay at home to take care of the children and don't have time to work."
Qin Yao said calmly: "You work hard, earn 50 or 60 yuan a month, and spend another 40 or 50 yuan to hire a nanny to help you look after the children."
"This...this..." Jiang Meiye looked at Qin Yao very strangely. She went out to work and paid for a nanny. Isn't this like taking off pants to fart? Why bother? At most she can earn a few extra dollars. She would feel uneasy if someone else were to look after her child.
Qin Yao: "I'm just telling you this. You do housework and take care of the children at home every day, but the children don't appreciate your kindness, and your husband doesn't appreciate your kindness either. He thinks that you are worthless in taking care of the children and doing housework."
"You go out to work and earn money. The money goes to practical use, and your ability to work lasts a long time. When your youngest child starts elementary school, you won't need a nanny anymore, but you can still keep receiving your salary. Do you understand?"
Just like the choices made by many smart women in the future, when the children are still young, some people quit their jobs to take care of the children, while others choose to keep their jobs and pay for a nanny, even though their wages can barely afford the nanny. At this time, people around them and their mothers-in-law will persuade them, "Don't go out to work, stay at home to take care of the children, and save the nanny money."
Those who could not resist the persuasion quit their jobs and spent the next few years taking care of the children. When the children reached the age of primary school, they became the "useless idlers" in the family. They were out of touch with society when they went out to look for jobs, had no skills, and were despised by their husbands for being vulgar and by their children for being nagging.
If a woman keeps her job and chooses to hire a nanny to take care of her child during the day, she can gradually relax when her child goes to kindergarten. Then, when the child goes to elementary school, she can send the child to the after-school care center. At the same time, the woman can continue to work without any delay.
"...Comrade Qin, I understand." Jiang Meiye opened her eyes wide, stared at Qin Yao in front of her, and nodded slowly.
So this is the truth.
Jiang Meit Ye is not stupid either. She is too tired every day taking care of the children. If she is asked to spend money to hire a nanny, she is reluctant to spend the money. She goes to work herself. At first glance, it seems like taking off pants to fart, which is a waste of time.
But after careful analysis, Comrade Qin Yao is right. Children will grow up, and job opportunities are not common. One can learn a lot by going out to work.
Besides, her eldest and second child are grown up enough to take care of their younger siblings. There is no need to hire an expensive full-time nanny. She can just hire an idle aunt to look after them during the day. It doesn’t cost much.
"Manager Qin, it's good to have a job opportunity, but I've never worked outside. I don't know if I can do it?" Jiang Meiye lowered her head and twisted the hem of her clothes, biting her lip subconsciously. She studied hard when she was a child, knew a few words, and had good grades in elementary school. But because she was a girl, her family didn't allow her to continue studying, so she had to do housework at home. Later, she got married and learned to do housework all day long. The rest of the time she was having children and raising children. For these few years, she was busy with the task of "having children and raising children", and her stomach never stopped eating.
If you ask her if she really wants to live like this?
She must be unhappy in her heart, but what can she do? Does she have a choice? She is not as lucky as Chen Xiaoyun, who has a husband who treats her well; nor does she have the family conditions like Qiao Jie, who is confident and speaks with authority, and dares to make a scene; nor is she like Qin Yao, who has her own abilities. Even without Gu Cheng, she is still Manager Qin and Director Qin...
Only she herself is nothing. If her husband and children don't want her anymore, she doesn't know how to live.
Qin Yao: "If you don't know how, you can learn. It's OK as long as you are willing to do it. It's not a big deal. Just answer the phone and speak politely."
"Oh, okay." Jiang Meiye subconsciously wanted to retreat, but she was also tired of having and raising children for so many years. She had also seen the children's disrespect for her.
Jiang Meiye looked at Qin Yao deeply. She didn't dare to look at her before because she was extremely envious of Qin Yao in her heart. She didn't envy Chen Xiaoyun for marrying a good man, nor did she envy Qiao Jie for having a good family background. What she envied most was Qin Yao's own abilities.
A good man may turn bad, and a good family may be overthrown one day, but one's own abilities and skills will remain stable forever and will never change.
It took Qin Yao less time to persuade Jiang Meiye than she had imagined. She thought this woman was stubborn and unwilling to go out to work, but Jiang Meiye was very receptive and quickly accepted Qin Yao's advice.
In addition to Jiang Meiye and Qiao Jie, Qin Yao selected two other candidates, four people, four jobs, and they will go to work in the editorial department after the new year.
None of these four people were Zhang Shihong's good sisters, which made her hopes go to waste. Zhang Shihong couldn't help but say something sour: "It was obviously me, the building manager, who started it, but now all the benefits fall on you, Manager Qin. They don't think of my goodness, but only of your goodness, Manager Qin."
Qin Yao smiled and said nothing.
"Some people just talk a lot and think they have really done something. Did you provide the job? This position was obviously provided by Manager Qin. How much effort did you put in? Stop flattering yourself." Qiao Jie was extremely rude to Zhang Shihong. Anyway, she was a person who spoke without restraint and said whatever she wanted to say. She was not afraid of quarreling with others.
Zhang Shihong had taken her position as building manager, and she still holds a grudge against him.
"Zhang Shihong, if I had been the building manager, I would have done better than you. I would have helped more family members find jobs. Besides, I would not take credit for myself. This is for serving the people, not for my own face or praise."
Qiao Jie said loudly: "You all know that I am a very honest person. I am not like some people who want to take all the credit for a job well done. They are shameless."
"puff--"
The other family members who were eavesdropping were all laughing. After such a year, who didn't know Zhang Shihong's character? He was a big braggart, did nothing, and kept saying how hard and tiring his life was. He said he was serving the families, but he also took a lot of benefits for himself.
Qiao Jie was right, but normally people wouldn't say this proactively, for fear of upsetting Zhang Shihong, so they always had to maintain harmony on the surface.
Now it's good. After Qiao Jie said this, everyone can talk about it in private later. They didn't say this first, but they were just repeating "Qiao Jie's" words. If Zhang Shihong wants to cause trouble, don't look for them, but go for Qiao Jie, who is such a tough guy.
"Zhang Shihong, Qiao Jie is right. The position was provided by Xiao Qin. Who else should we thank if not her? You should also thank her for supporting our work."
"That's right, Lao Zhang, you just like to take credit for yourself. This is to serve the people, not to flatter yourself for your own 'advancedness'."
Qiao Jie said sarcastically: "She doesn't even think about serving the people, she only thinks about her own 'advancedness'."
Zhang Shihong was so angry at her words that her eyes went dark. However, she couldn't find any rebuttal. Qiao Jie was "talking without any pain in her waist" and was "upright and upright". She also said that if she became the building manager, she would definitely serve the people, not be lazy, not play tricks, and not take credit for herself...
Qin Yao was immediately happy when she heard what Qiao Jie said. It was not useless to accept Qiao Jie as her partner. She could be used to deal with Zhang Shihong and prevent him from causing trouble again.
Qin Yao said, "Xiao Qiao, you have a good understanding."
"That's right!" Qiao Jie was very proud. At this moment, she suddenly realized that not being a building manager was better than being one. After all, it's easier said than done.
It was difficult for others to confront Zhang Shihong, but she did speak in a reasonable way, and even said something like "If I had become the building manager...", just to see how Zhang Shihong would continue to cry about being "tired".
She is tired and suffers a lot, so she should give the position of building manager to Qiao Jie, because she has a higher level of awareness! I want to serve the people even more!
"Zhang Shihong, please stop complaining about your hardship every day. If you don't have this awareness, you should step down as building manager and let someone else take over!"
Qiao Jie was a tough guy. After scolding Zhang Shihong in public, she went home happily, feeling extremely happy. When Meng Xian came back, he saw Qiao Jie who was so happy that she didn't know what to do.
Meng Xian had a hunch that something bad was going to happen, so he took out a cigarette from his pocket and smoked it. He felt sad again and again: After marrying such a wife, perhaps my life is over...
What are you arguing about? Just lie down.
Look at how much Wang Jinping's daughter-in-law has made him proud. She has become the building manager and is very impressive. She has won awards and commendations, and she also knows how to behave and gets along well with everyone.
"Old Meng, you don't know what happened just now. Ha, Zhang Shihong was made to feel ashamed by what I said. I will have a way to deal with her in the future!" Qiao Jie repeated to Meng Xian what had happened before.
Meng Xian didn't say anything, he just took out a cigarette from the cigarette box and said sadly: "...I am sending you into a wolf's den."
Zhang Shihong is smart, and Qin Yao is not an easy person to deal with either. In fact, in Meng Xian's opinion, Qin Yao is the most dangerous person among the family members.
This time Qiao Jie was used as a gun. Meng Xian saw the twists and turns most clearly. Zhang Shihong wanted to find fault with Qin Yao, but was outmaneuvered. And his brainless wife was just happily launching a "mortar" on her own.
"Mr. Meng, I think Manager Qin has good vision. No wonder she was able to become the general manager and deputy director. I think she can become the chairman of the National Federation of Literary and Art Circles in the future... I misunderstood her before."
Meng Xian: “…”
At this point, Meng Xian had nothing to say. After marrying such a wife, his life was full of excitement, but he couldn't return the wife, so what else could he do?
The next day, Meng Xian found Gu Cheng and thanked him: "Your Xiao Qin really cares about you. It turns out that your words are effective. You two have the best relationship among the couples in our building. I really envy you."
Gu Cheng felt a little itchy at the base of his ears. He raised his head slightly and resisted the urge to scratch it.
He thought that the guy in front of him really knew how to talk.
If you can speak, speak more!
"I really envy your relationship." Meng Xian's tone was envious, and his words were seven points sincere. This was what he really thought.
When he first met Qiao Jie, he really thought he was a golden phoenix that flew down from the mountains, with a successful career and a beautiful wife by his side. He was just like a poor scholar in ancient times who passed the imperial examination and was granted marriage to a princess by the emperor, and lived a good life of "getting his name on the imperial examination" and "a happy wedding night".
The result is - well, being a royal consort is not easy either.
The relationship did not develop. Although Qiao Jie married him, Meng Xian could feel that Qiao Jie looked down on him from the bottom of her heart. She married him only because she had no better choice and to save her family's face.
As for him, he also had selfish motives at the beginning and wanted to marry a wife from a well-off family, but he was overwhelmed by all these things.
Most of the couples in this world are just like them, staying together and each has their own selfish desires.
Only Qin Yao and Gu Cheng, and Chen Xiaoyun's couple, seemed to Meng Xian to have deep feelings for each other. The others were all the same, just getting by. As for Jiang Meiye's husband, other men envied him for being a hands-off boss, but Meng Xian thought he was a good-for-nothing.
She gave birth to a lot of children, but she didn't care about raising them. When people said something about it, they would say that all women in the village lived like this, "Who doesn't have four or five children? Is it just her who can't raise them? The men go out to work in the fields, and aren't women the ones who stay at home to take care of the children?"
Meng Xian himself is good at scheming, but he actually likes people like Gu Cheng who have a positive style. He is serious about external work and responsible for his family at home, and no one can find fault with him.
Even if you don't have a close relationship with him, it's comfortable to be his friend with whom you have a close relationship.
"Don't be envious, she and I just live an ordinary life." Gu Cheng comforted Meng Xian.
In fact, he felt a subtle sense of empathy. Thinking about Qin Yao's temper at the beginning, it was not much better than Qiao Jie's. Gu Cheng was also worried every day that this girl would embarrass him in public.
Now that they are an old couple, they don’t care about face anymore.
Not far away, Wang Jinping passed by and saw Gu Cheng and Meng Xian chatting. He couldn't help but wonder in his heart that this Meng Xian was really capable.
*
The candidate was decided and he would go back to work after the New Year. The matter was just passed in the family building. No one had any objection to the candidate. The only controversial one was Jiang Meiye.
"You go to work and then spend money to hire a nanny, isn't that like taking off your pants to fart?"
Jiang Meiye: "I go to work and earn money, and I am going to pay for a sister-in-law in the staff housing to help me look after my children. Doesn't this create another job?"
Others were shocked: “?!”
It seems to be the case. Qin Yao only provided four positions, but in the end created jobs for five people.
It feels like something is wrong, but when I think about it carefully, I can't figure out what it is.
"Mei Ye, you are the one who lost money. Hiss - it doesn't seem so. You make money and spend money, but you have to take care of the children even if you don't make money."
"It's not a loss, it's not a loss. If her child is older, she won't need a nanny. She's so hypocritical. She can go to school and the older one can take care of the younger one."
"Too."
"Mei Ye, choose me. I'll help you look after your child during the day. I don't want any babysitting fees. Just fifteen or twenty yuan a month will be fine."
"We don't have much to do at home anyway, so we can earn some money by helping to look after the kids. I think Manager Qin is really smart. He offers two jobs for one position, and everyone gets paid. How great."
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