He Ruixue didn't want to dwell on this topic and said, "Brother, our city is going to open a glass factory. It's going to be quite large. The new factory is not only short of workers, but also needs to transfer management from other places. Don't you want to be a cadre in the logistics department? Maybe you will have more opportunities there."
He Chunsheng was tempted for a moment, then shook his head decisively, "Forget it, I've worked in the textile factory for many years, and I know my colleagues well. It would be awkward to change jobs.
Last time, because of Qian Dabiao's incident, Deputy Director Liu was quite optimistic about me. He never forgot to bring me to meetings and sometimes asked me to accompany him in drinking and toasting. We are now quite familiar with each other. It is definitely easier to get promoted than to go to a place where I am unfamiliar with.
"Xiao Tuan, you should think about it carefully. Every factory is short of electricians. If you pass the exam and get in, your rating will go up a bit. And since you're one of the first employees, you'll definitely be the first to get a house."
Glancing at Lu Lan, He Xiaotuan's thoughts were in a tangle. "Wouldn't all my years of experience at the textile factory be wasted? Maybe if I wait a few more years, I can get a room..."
"Don't think so. Deputy Director Liu has let me know. Housing is tight right now. New students from technical secondary schools can't get any housing. The city has allocated only a few houses to textile factories, and they have to be kept as spares.
Besides, there haven't been many new employees in recent years, and the factory doesn't plan to allocate housing to ordinary employees for the next ten years. Of course, families with real financial difficulties and sufficient years of service can apply, but you definitely don't meet the requirements."
He Ruixue also said, "The glass factory is a key project of the province, and it coincides with the city's development of a new urban area. I heard that more than a dozen tube-shaped buildings and family housing will be built in the surrounding area. Bathhouses and health centers will also be in place. Many people are eyeing it. If you want to go, make a decision early."
Who wouldn’t be tempted to get a raise and have their own family?
But He Xiaotuan grew up with his parents and rarely encountered situations where he needed to make decisions on his own, so he tends to be indecisive when faced with major issues.
He subconsciously asked for help from his elder, even though this elder was a few years younger than him.
"Aunt, is the glass factory you mentioned far from home?"
"It's not far. You can get there in half an hour by bike. It's still a long way from being completed, so you have plenty of time to think about it."
"Okay, I'll think about it later."
"And Lu Lan, I can get a job at the glass factory. It's probably an office job, and I won't be doing any heavy physical work. I'll be there after you give birth, and it will be convenient for you two to commute to get off work together."
Lu Lan was so shocked by her that she didn't react for a long time. For the first time, she looked at her directly, her tongue twitching, "Aunt, are you telling the truth?"
"Why would I lie to you?"
He Ruixue originally didn't want to say it. After all, it's taboo to open champagne at halftime when things are not completely decided.
However, she felt that her niece-in-law was worried all day long, which was not conducive to the fetus, so it would be better to tell her in advance.
"Aunt, I, I don't know what to say. You're so nice to me, I..."
As she spoke, two lines of tears suddenly flowed down her face, and then she leaned on He Xiaotuan's shoulder and sobbed uncontrollably, as if she wanted to cry out all the pressure and depression that she had been unable to express in the past few months.
However, she was used to forbearing and didn't even dare to cry completely. She just suppressed it in her throat and then vented it slowly.
He Ruixue didn't expect her reaction to be so violent, and her hand holding the spoon paused for a moment.
But she could understand it. She heard that women's emotions would be sensitive and outgoing during pregnancy, and it was not uncommon for them to suddenly burst into tears for no reason.
Wang Taozhi couldn't bear it any longer and knocked on the bowl. "Enough, why are you crying in front of so many people? If someone doesn't know, they'll think we're ganging up on you, a pregnant woman."
Patting his wife's shoulder to comfort her, He Xiaotuan clenched his fists excitedly and said, "Auntie, don't think about it. I want to transfer to the glass factory!"
"Just go, why are you making such a fuss?"
He Ruixue picked up a piece of glutinous rice lotus root as a dessert after the meal, and it tasted quite good.
She doesn't like sweet food, and state-owned restaurants are reluctant to add sugar, which just suits her taste.
He Chunsheng took a sip of wine and said with relief, "Not bad, not bad. From now on, you two will be both working and will be able to raise a child."
He had previously worried about how He Xiaotuan could support a family of three by himself, and if his parents helped to fill the gap, it would inevitably cause dissatisfaction among the other children. So this was good.
"Dongbao, thank you, brother. Please write down the salary for this job. I will pay you part of it every month after Lu Lan gets paid."
Lu Lan also calmed down and nodded quickly, "Yes, this is what I should do. I can't let my aunt pay for it and do the work."
He Ruixue had no objection to this. She believed that it was a matter of gratitude and resentment. It would be fine for her to give some daily allowance, but work was a big deal. If she didn't accept the money, it would only make people more greedy.
After eating and drinking, He Ruixue went home alone. The chicken coop had been built. The eldest brother had good craftsmanship. The frame was made of wooden strips and boards nailed together. The bottom was about one foot from the ground, so the excrement could fall down and be easily cleaned up.
Some straw was stuffed inside to serve as a chicken coop. The chicken feeder and water trough were both made of coarse pottery, which my sister-in-law bought from the scrap yard. There was a chip on the side, but it did not affect its use.
The chicks have just hatched and we have to wait half a month before taking them home.
He Ruixue walked around the yard and was about to go back to the house when she saw He Xiaotuan walk in from outside. She touched her nose and said embarrassedly, "Auntie, you want to take a bath today, right? I'll come over and boil some water for you."
"Well, go ahead."
She enjoyed the filial piety from her eldest nephew with peace of mind. When he went to the kitchen to boil water, she saw He Xiaojie sneaking in behind him, holding a bunch of clothes.
"Aunt, I'm here to borrow your room to take a shower. My brother is out to boil some water. Ask him to boil some more."
"Tell him yourself."
"Hehe, actually you don't have to tell me. I always follow him here, and he's probably used to boiling water for two people."
He Xiaotuan went to move firewood from the nearby firewood pile and happened to hear her words. He said unhappily, "You always take advantage of your aunt, but I never see you do anything for me."
"You are the older brother and I am the younger sister. It's because you were born earlier than me. Since you have enjoyed the care of your parents for a few more years than me, you should repay me. Otherwise, it would be so unfair to me."
The men of the He family were never good at sophistry, so they could only shake their heads and say, "I really owe you."
While boiling water, he found He Ruixue and said shyly, "Aunt, thank you for Lu Lan's matter. I know you did it for my sake..."
"Stop, stop flattering yourself. When did I ever say it was all for you?"
"Isn't it? Lu Lan has never done anything for my aunt. Aren't you willing to help her get a job because I'm hardworking?" He Xiaotuan was a little disappointed.
"Never mind. It's right for you to think so. No need to say more words of thanks. It hurts my ears. If you really want to repay me, remember to help me sweep the yard more often in the future. It's really annoying to have leaves everywhere."
In fact, He Ruixue did this mainly for the sake of her brother and sister-in-law. With an extra employee in the family, they would earn more in the future and wouldn't have to work too hard.
Of course, part of the reason was also because of He Xiaotuan. This kid helped her boil water, farm, and carry heavy objects, working diligently and without complaint. Since she received the "filial piety" from the younger generation, she naturally had to take care of him like an elder.
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