As soon as the news spread, all five department stores in the city became uneasy.
Some people try to find others to inquire about the specific situation, while others try to make a fortune by looking for connections everywhere.
"Ruixue, come here."
Xia Lingqing waved at her and pulled her to the window at the end of the office building corridor.
He whispered, "You've been to Xingze County on business several times. What are the conditions like there?"
"Of course it's not as good as our city, but it's going to develop well in the future. In a few years, it'll be no worse than an ordinary city. Why, Sister Xia, do you want to go?"
"Actually, I can be anywhere. My husband is away from home for a long time anyway. Next year, my daughter will start elementary school, so I will have a lot more ease."
She had worked in the unit for quite some time and had only risen to the rank of level 4 clerk.
It was thanks to He Ruixue's excellence that the indicators of Purchasing Group 3 were far ahead of others. The superiors rewarded them with a promotion of the entire group to the next level. Otherwise, she didn't know how long it would take for her to move up further.
Family members know their own business. It would be difficult for her to move up in the future. She might as well take advantage of this rare opportunity to enter a new store and become the most experienced employee. She might even be able to become a manager.
He Ruixue remained silent. In her opinion, Xia Lingqing's proposal had more disadvantages than advantages. After all, the connections she had built up over the years were all here.
If department stores can continue to maintain a monopoly position, it would be a good idea to move to another location for development.
But when the market economy was rolled out on a large scale in 1980, state-owned stores were hit hard, and her efforts were easily wasted.
Of course, the same is true in the city.
It’s just that this place is closer to Shanghai, the transportation is more developed, and there are more opportunities to make money than in the county.
However, she didn't speak rashly, and said tactfully, "Sister Xia, have you really thought it through? It's just starting to develop over there, and a lot of the infrastructure hasn't kept up. For example, the schools are definitely not as good as those in the city. I heard there isn't even a high school."
Xia Lingqing thought about it and nodded, "Yes, actually I just want to find a place to hide. You don't know, my mother-in-law urges me every day to have another child, preferably a grandson for her.
She didn't even think about the fact that her son was always away from home. If I really gave birth to him, would she dare to acknowledge him? "
He Ruixue was amused by her. "So you mustn't be impulsive. Either let her know your difficulties, or just pretend you didn't hear anything and just fool her with whatever she says. Otherwise, it's useless for you to hide anywhere."
"You have a point. Oh, it's annoying. Why did I marry him in the first place?"
She waved her hand and turned to look at He Ruixue enviously, "You're still the best. You live in your own home, no one is pushing you to have children, you live with your own parents, and someone takes care of your food and drink. What a heavenly life you live."
He Ruixue actually felt that her life was pretty good, but she couldn't admit it directly, as that would get her into trouble.
So she deliberately made it serious, "Do you think my parents aren't anxious? They just don't say it openly, but secretly pray to the gods and Buddhas, and their words and actions hint at their longing for a grandson."
Xia Lingqing nodded in agreement, "Living with elders is like this. You don't have to worry about life, but the psychological pressure is huge.
I've figured it out now. It would be nice to have another child. It would be fine if it was just a daughter. As long as he doesn't give me an illegitimate child, I don't care."
Don't expect men of this era to be loyal. Loving only one person for a lifetime may seem like a dream, but it is actually based on women's high tolerance, their reliance on men to support the family, and the trouble of divorce.
Workers who stay away from home for a long time are not considered honest. If they are away from home for more than three months, they usually can't help but look for young widows. Those who can remain chaste among men are considered an anomaly.
Even if he doesn't go, people around him will persuade and invite him to go, and if he is rejected, they will call him a pretentious wimp.
Xia Lingqing had no control over him given the prevailing atmosphere, and arguing with him was pointless, so she adopted a laissez-faire attitude and lowered her expectations of him again and again.
The two of them were not in a free love relationship and had no feelings for each other. After being married for many years, they were rarely together and their feelings were almost gone.
We have nothing to talk about during the New Year together, and can only talk about the children.
He Ruixue has a negative opinion of her marital status.
Divorce, not necessarily. She has not been wronged. Although her husband is not good, he is not bad either. He will give her part of his salary to support the family. Her mother-in-law is also reasonable. She also has a lovely daughter.
If I don't leave, I will feel uncomfortable inside, like a small stone under my feet, which doesn't hurt, but has a strong sense of presence.
However, Xia Lingqing is obviously different from her and does not have emotional cleanliness.
As a person who was born and raised in this era, her ideas tend to be traditional. As long as life can still go on, she would not choose to separate, not to mention that she is quite satisfied with the current situation, at least she lives comfortably.
He Ruixue skipped the topic and asked, "Sister Xia, why did you suddenly mention being transferred to Xingze County today?"
"Oh, I heard Xiao Xu wanted to go, and I thought we could have some company."
"Can he be like you? He has relatives over there. It's like going back to his hometown."
"I know. Isn't this better? The more people there are, the safer it is. They can also take care of me. Otherwise, I, a woman, would never dare go there alone with my child in an unfamiliar place."
She continued to ask, "Do you know if anyone else in our group wants to go besides him?"
"I didn't ask. Won't you know when you look at the application form?"
To transfer, you need to submit an application to the higher authorities. The team leader will conduct a preliminary screening, cross out unsuitable people, and then submit it to the minister for review.
That's why Xia Lingqing came to tell her.
The store gave the purchasing department ten indicators, and their group got one more than other groups because of their better performance.
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