Chapter 252 Selection
Song Lubai's lies made Wei Yang look guilty.
Song Lubai was on the same train as him when he came to Xinjiang Province. They worked in the 25th Company of the Sixth Branch Farm for several months before returning to the city and being assigned a good job.
She got her wish and stayed at the Shicheng Supply and Marketing Department, where her job became stable, but he was going to go to the more desolate and remote southern Xinjiang.
He knew how much she valued his job even before they officially became a couple.
As a result, she gave up everything she had because of him.
His eyes were filled with guilt, and he was about to speak with difficulty when Song Lubai smiled and said, "Don't look at me like that. We're married to build a good life together. I know you're good to me, so don't feel like you owe me anything. Being good to me in the future is better than anything you say now."
If you treat her badly, she'll leave on her own; there's no need to say anything more.
Wei Yang's Adam's apple bobbed as he looked at her without speaking for a long time.
After a long pause, he hummed in agreement, his eyes filled with tenderness.
"Then I'll leave with my sister and the others the day after tomorrow. You pack your things first, and I'll take them with you in advance. Once you're settled, send me a telegram and I'll ask for leave to come pick you up."
"By the time you get there, everything should be arranged by now, so it's just right."
When the topic of their future married life came up, the two of them became a little awkward and tacitly looked away.
Wei Yang coughed lightly and said, "If you're willing to let your mother go to the Sixth Branch Farm, I can arrange for her to work in the Armed Forces Department's canteen. The salary won't be much at first, but once your mother and brother arrive, they'll have a place to stay and can eat in the canteen from now on."
"That way you can come with me directly."
His gaze was fixed on her, making Song Lubai's face flush.
"Go pack your things first. I still think working in Shicheng is good, and I've already talked to Section Chief Lu. Are you going back today?"
Wei Yang shook his head. "We're leaving the day after tomorrow. I'll wait until you've packed your things tomorrow. We'll stay at the guesthouse tonight."
Song Lubai said, "Then let's go to the cafeteria tomorrow at noon to treat Sun Hong and Section Chief Lu to a meal. They've helped me a lot."
Wei Yang nodded and replied, "Okay."
The job in the supply and marketing department was in high demand. The next day, the director of the tobacco company came to Song Lubai and said that he had a niece who had graduated from high school and worked in the tobacco company. He said she could exchange jobs with Song Lubai.
"Director Xu, my mother only attended a literacy class. Are you sure she can do the job in your area?"
Director Xu said, “Not being highly educated won’t be a problem. Your mother can do it as long as she can read. Before the tobacco harvest, she’ll be in the countryside supervising the production and management of flue-cured tobacco fields and promoting tobacco harvesting standards to the villagers. As you know, our company was just established this year, and there aren’t many villages growing tobacco yet, so it’s not usually that busy. I can guarantee that your mother will become a full-time employee within a month.”
The tobacco company was newly established this year, and everyone felt it wasn't a good place to work. From an economic perspective, it was uncertain whether the tobacco company could succeed.
Song Lubai asked again, "Where do you live? My mother came with her two children."
Director Xu assured everyone, "Don't worry about the accommodations. There are houses near the tobacco station, brick houses with spacious rooms. There are over a dozen rooms in a large courtyard, so your mother and younger siblings will definitely have a place to stay when they arrive."
Song Lubai asked, "Aren't the tobacco stations all in the countryside?"
Director Xu gave an awkward smile, "Although she lives in the countryside, your mother's household registration is definitely in the city. She is a formal employee of the tobacco company, and it is possible that she will return to work in the city in the future."
Song Lubai thought it was unreliable and said with a smile, "Then let me think about it some more."
Director Xu nodded, "If you're willing, come find me."
Just as Song Lubai saw Director Xu off, Secretary Pei arrived.
Secretary Pei asked with a smile, "Comrade Song, have you found a suitable person?"
Song Lubai shook her head, "Quite a few people have come to me, but I haven't decided yet."
Secretary Pei's heart tightened, and he quickly said, "Our cotton mill is not short of people. You know our production capacity is limited. But my wife's sugar factory is short of one person in the pressing workshop. We'll try to get him a permanent position within six months. You know there aren't many factories in Shicheng. This position won't last long, so it's in high demand."
Song Lubai asked, "How were the dorms arranged? My mom brought my two younger brothers with her."
Secretary Pei said with difficulty, "The sugar factory doesn't have any buildings right now, only dormitories for multiple people. If you agree, I can help you rent a house. It will only cost five yuan a month, which isn't much."
Song Lubai frowned and said, "This won't do. My two younger brothers are still very hungry. My mother's salary has to support the three of them, plus the extra rent. It's simply not enough."
Secretary Pei was also in a dilemma, but still advised, "Comrade Song, the factory's quota is tight. You need to make a decision quickly and get the job first. The salary may be low in the first few years and you may have to live a tight life, but after a few years the salary will be raised and it won't be so difficult. You may also be able to get a house and other things."
Song Lubai nodded. "Let me think about it. I'll give you an answer by the day after tomorrow at the latest."
Wei Yang, who was sitting at the entrance of the canteen, walked over and said, "Choose the tobacco company; the future economic benefits of the tobacco company will not be bad."
Xinjiang Province is so large that one tobacco factory simply cannot supply the entire market. From a long-term perspective, the tobacco company should distribute housing faster than the sugar factory.
Song Lubai said, "But if we come here, we'll have to go to the countryside. What will happen to my brother and his sister's schooling?"
After saying that, she patted her head.
In the past ten years, schools haven't taught much, so it doesn't really matter where you go to school.
Just as Lu Xingye came out of the building, Lao Geng from the vegetable company happened to be heading straight for her.
Song Lubai said to Wei Yang, "That's our Section Chief Lu. Go and say hello to him. We'll go to the restaurant in a bit. I'll come find you after I finish talking to Comrade Geng from the vegetable company."
Comrade Geng was also there to make a "deal" with Song Lubai.
However, the positions offered were far less attractive than those offered by Comrade Pei and Director Xu.
The position offered by Comrade Geng was that of a porter, and he could only rent a place to live.
Upon hearing that the mover was Song Lubai, she immediately ruled out that option.
That's work for strong men. Her mother is over forty. How many more years can she do that?
After Comrade Geng left, Song Lubai insisted on pulling Sun Hong to Wei Yang and the other man.
Sun Hong felt extremely uncomfortable in front of Wei Yang. She didn't want to go, but Song Lubai was leaving soon, so she had to go today whether she wanted to or not.
When the two approached, they found Wei Yang and Lu Xingye chatting happily.
The two of them talked about their experiences on the battlefield and in the military camp, and they didn't stop talking even after arriving at the restaurant.
When he got to the funny part, Lu Xingye burst into laughter.
Sun Hong and Song Lubai couldn't understand how using face cream in the army could be considered a sign of ideologies and that superiors could order it to be thrown into the pigsty.
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