"What do Zhaodi's family say?"
"Her husband didn't show up, probably because he didn't want to bother with it. Sun Zhaodi was a clear-headed person, so she took a broom and beat Aunt Zhou out.
She said that even in a sale, the principle of paying for goods is always right, but since her family had cruelly sold her out, they had severed all ties with her and were not to come back to her, whether dead or alive.
"Is Zhou Erya going to be mad to death?"
"That's right. She started cursing in the yard, saying that raising a daughter is useless and is worse than spilled water when it matters. Sons are better. At least they have someone to back them up when they run into trouble."
He Xiaojie slammed her clothes heavily. "You didn't see her face. It really pissed me off. She has a son, but her life isn't even half as good as Dr. Liu's. I don't know what she's so proud of."
"Because she can't compare to others in anything else, this is the only thing she can be praised for."
"Humph, I just can't stand her words. Her mind is twisted. Did Sun Jinbao support her except helping her push the cart? He just hides behind her like a quail. Who would respect him?"
He Ruixue also found it quite ridiculous. Parents who favor boys over girls did not treat and educate their daughters well, but only knew how to exploit them. Wouldn't the other party quickly run away and wait to be sucked dry of blood?
When they need care, no one pays attention. They are clearly bearing the consequences of their own actions, but they turn around and say that daughters are useless and it is better to raise sons for security, thus creating a vicious cycle.
"Let's not talk about her family anymore. It's unlucky! Aunt, Zhao Yong took over my brother's job and became my father's apprentice. Did you know that?"
"Well, my sister-in-law told me that this matter was discussed between her and Aunt Du. What happened? Did something unexpected happen?"
He Xiaotuan was internally hired by the glass factory. The salary they agreed on was that he would be paid as a second-level electrician. After becoming a regular employee, he would receive 38.9 yuan per month. His performance would be determined in the future. If he performed well, he would be promoted to the next level.
Lu Lan is a clerk with only a junior high school education. She does unimportant jobs and her salary is low.
With 27.5 yuan per month, the couple's combined monthly income exceeds 60 yuan, which is more than enough to raise a child.
Of course, they cannot keep all their wages in their own hands, and have to hand over half of it to the public every month.
Part of the remaining money has to be saved as a reserve fund for their small family, and when combined with things to buy for the children, the disposable property is actually quite limited.
"No, Zhao Gang came back and made a scene, saying that his family was biased. He was the eldest son and didn't even have a job, so why should his younger brother get the job?"
He Xiaojie curled her lips, speechless. "How can Zhao Yong compare to him? He was the first one sent to learn the craft, and now he's halfway through. If he waits a few more years, he'll be able to join the factory.
If they give him the job, wouldn't it be a waste of their family's quota? Doesn't he even consider this deal?"
"Even if he could understand, he wouldn't necessarily accept it. He came back to make a scene, perhaps not just for work, but to remind Uncle Zhao and the others not to be too partial, and not to forget about his eldest son.
They say only crying children get milk. Think about it, did Aunt Du compensate him later?
He Xiaojie tapped her head, "Yes, I heard Aunt Du stuffed a wad of money into him, saying that she wanted him to eat better outside and not let himself down.
Oh, could it be that he is pretending? He is even playing tricks on his own parents. Really..."
Their family was equally under the pressure of their grandmother and was exceptionally united and harmonious. It was hard to imagine under what circumstances a family would be scheming against each other.
But they forget that this kind of secret competition is the norm for ordinary working-class families today.
When supplies are limited, plundering becomes an instinct ingrained in living beings in order to ensure survival.
Parents are always partial sometimes, and competing for their attention is a skill that many people can master without learning.
…
Zhao Erhe watched Zhao Gang leave with a sinister look in his eyes, but soon his eyes became gentle again and he walked out of the room to congratulate Zhao Dashan.
"Brother, I heard Xiaoyong has chosen He Chunsheng as his master, which shows he's really talented. Congratulations, he won't have to worry about anything in the future. Electricians make a living by their skills, and they're highly sought after everywhere.
Look at He Xiaotuan, he just hung out at the glass factory for a few days, and they rushed to hire him, not even noticing that he already had a job.
“The electrician is good.”
Zhao Dashan scratched the back of his head, not understanding his subtext at all, and smiled a little foolishly.
"Yongzi's job was arranged by your sister-in-law. I didn't expect him to come back from the countryside. He suffered a lot this time. His hands are almost as rough as mine, and he has lost a lot of weight. Your sister-in-law runs to the market all day long, saying that she wants to nourish him well."
"As his uncle, I'm really happy for Yongzi to be back, but when I see him, I think of my daughter, Dani. She must have suffered a lot in the countryside, and she's a girl, so how could she have endured it?"
Sadness welled up in his heart. He wiped his face, forced a smile and said, "Don't say such spoiling things. Since you're happy today, why don't we get together as brothers?"
Zhao Dashan didn't have any complicated thoughts at all, so he thought he was really celebrating for himself, so he patted his shoulder and said,
"Okay, your sister-in-law bought a piece of meat this morning, and I asked her to cook it. Bring some peanuts, and you and I will have a good drink."
Before dinner, Zhao Erhe came in carrying a bottle of liquor and said to Du Chunhua, "I'm sorry, sister-in-law, the market is not good now, and there are more people doing odd jobs. I have to compete with others for even slightly better jobs.
I don't have a proper job, and the money I earn can't even support my family. I should have treated Big Brother to a meal, but... it's all my fault. Forget it, let's not talk about this, let's go drink."
After hearing his words, Du Chunhua suddenly didn't want to put the meat and vegetables on the table anymore. It would be better to save them for the next meal.
Isn't this brother-in-law saying that she is not trustworthy and did not give him the job?
He didn't even think about whether he would give the opportunity to his son or brother if he had it.
Besides, it’s not that she didn’t try her best. She did everything she could. It’s just that jobs in the glass factory were in high demand, and her connections were not enough to get her the job.
Unless he works hard to get in, but Zhao Erhe didn't have many years of education and dropped out of school at an early age to work as a peddler on the streets. She wanted to help but was powerless. She could only blame him for not living up to his expectations.
The atmosphere had cooled down a bit, but Zhao Dashan seemed oblivious. He pulled his brother to sit down and said, "Yes, let's drink. You've been smarter than me since you were little. You'll definitely be able to find a way to bring Dani back. If you need help, just let me know. Your eldest brother may not have many other things, but he's got a lot of strength."
Zhao Erhe felt that all the hints he had given were given to a fool, just like a fish bone stuck in his throat, unable to go up or down.
Du Chunhua was amused to see him get humiliated. He put down the plate and warned him, "Drink less. You still have to go to work tomorrow."
"I see, wife, would you like to sit down and eat something too?"
"No need, I left some food in the kitchen, you two brothers can chat for a while."
It would be best if Zhao Erhe could be pissed off to death.
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