Now only my aunt's two cousins are left.
Logically speaking, Su Qing and Su Lan are both suitable, since they are both her sons, and her aunt couldn't make a decision.
So Grandma Su let them decide for themselves, and in the end, the eldest cousin thought about it and gave up on his own initiative.
He meant that since he was already married, if he went to work in the city, he would have to leave his wife alone at home, and he was worried about that.
But everyone knew that he was just making excuses. The eldest sister-in-law opened her mouth as if to say something, but didn't, only feeling a little regretful about such a good job opportunity.
So, in the end, they decided on my second cousin, Su Lan.
My second cousin is not young anymore, he's 19 years old. If he didn't come to the city to work, he would be going on blind dates and getting married soon. Now that he has this opportunity, he will probably have better options in the future.
Although he was selected, he wasn't very happy at the moment, because he knew that his brother had given up the opportunity for him to come.
I always feel like I've let my older brother down.
Grandma Su had already tried to persuade him on the way here, but he still had a long face.
Seeing that he wasn't very interested, Su He tried to persuade him, "Second cousin, do you know how difficult it is to learn to drive?"
Su Lan nodded. "I heard about it. Last time you said it would take one to two years to complete your apprenticeship."
Su He said, "That's right, but as long as you study hard, you'll not only be able to drive, but also repair cars. Then you'll have the skills in your hands, and you can teach them to your older brother."
I remember our commune had tractors, right? It seems tractor drivers are in high demand these days. Once you learn how to drive one, you could become a tractor driver too, wouldn't that be great?
Su Lan's eyes lit up immediately. "Is that okay?"
Su He nodded, "Of course! Tractors are much simpler than trucks, he might even learn to drive one before you do!"
Su Lan was delighted to hear this. "You're right. I'll definitely study hard and teach my older brother every time I come home for vacation, so he can become a tractor driver as soon as possible!"
Seeing his expression, Su He felt relieved. Grandma Su was also very happy to hear this. It would be best if the family could produce another tractor driver.
He immediately encouraged him, saying, "Then Lanzi must study hard and teach your older brother more."
Su Lan nodded firmly and said, "Don't worry, Grandma, I'll definitely study hard!"
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Afterwards, Su He told Captain Yu to help take them to Master Yang's house.
Master Yang's home is on the outskirts of the city. It's a large courtyard with many families living there.
Mr. Yang's family has two rooms, which are now occupied by the elderly couple. Their sons moved out one after another after getting married, so they didn't see them when they came.
Mr. Yang is 65 years old this year. The current retirement age is 65 for men and 60 for women. In a few years, with the development of society, the retirement age will be adjusted to 60 for men and 55 for women.
Of course, it's still quite far away.
Although Mr. Yang is not young, he looks quite healthy.
After seeing them arrive, he first greeted Captain Yu, and then looked at Su Lan and asked him some questions, including what he usually did at home and how much he had studied.
Hearing about the work he usually did in the fields to earn work points, Master Yang felt a little more satisfied. He was a down-to-earth and hardworking boy, much better than city people.
The kids who grew up in the city now, including his grandsons, are all incredibly lazy, yet they all keep an eye on his work. If he agreed to it, he would be letting down the transportation station he'd worked at for so many years.
Moreover, from the conversation, it's clear that Su Lan has a good personality; she's sincere and not scheming. Master Yang has lived this long, and he can tell what these kids are thinking just by looking at them.
Just like his grandsons, who usually think the tenement is dirty and messy and complain about it every time they come, but now that he has a job, they come over every few days, as if they are the most filial son in the world. Do they think he is stupid?
Actually, he curses him behind his back every day.
That's why he preferred to sell it rather than leave it for them.
He felt a little sorry for Su Lan, wishing she were his grandson.
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