He Zhaodi's eyes darted away, "I can't do anything."
Someone pointed out, "Zhao Di, I remember you were also quite good at mending clothes."
"You can try talking to Su Jingjing."
He Zhaodi bit her lip; she had her own ideas.
Although their family is doing alright now, they still can't provide Xiaoyun with a comfortable life.
The rumors circulating in the family compound quickly reached Li Hanting's ears.
He frowned instinctively, not wanting these unpleasant things to reach his wife's ears.
"Commander, how should we handle this?"
Liu Yang was indignant. He knew very well the efforts his sister-in-law had made, and these people were really good at distorting the truth.
"Xiao Liu, come here for a moment."
Li Hanting whispered a few words in Liu Yang's ear, and Liu Yang's eyes immediately lit up.
That evening, Yang Wei pushed open the door.
"You're back. Here are some apples. Have a piece."
Ge Hong kept her eyes glued to the TV while constantly cracking sunflower seeds into her mouth.
She brought this TV from her parents' home, and it can be used again after a simple repair.
Yang Wei slammed his hat on the table.
Ge Hong was startled and gently stroked her swollen belly. "I'm going to die, what are you doing?"
Yang Wei, barely suppressing his anger, asked, "I'm asking you, were you talking about Su Jingjing's business dealings behind her back?"
He felt ashamed whenever he thought about how the regimental commander had subtly criticized him today.
"The country doesn't allow doing business openly, and she's a military dependent, so what's wrong with me saying a few words?"
Ge Hong spat out the sunflower seed shells, "I also want to report this to the leader."
Yang Wei pointed at her with his finger and sneered, "Ignorant, and you call yourself a teacher."
"If you had complained to the higher-ups, I wouldn't be standing here in the middle of this."
"Don't you know that the government is now supporting self-employed individuals?"
Ge Hong murmured, "I...I just can't stand seeing Su Jingjing living so well. Her clothing store is making a lot of money."
"It's their own ability to live well, what's it to you?"
Yang Wei retorted without reservation, now genuinely feeling that Ge Hong was just an empty vase, and that he felt suffocated every day when he returned to this oppressive home.
"Yang Wei, are you saying I'm inferior to Su Jingjing?"
"Why don't you say you're not as good as Li Hanting?"
When people are angry, they'll say anything.
"you……"
Yang Wei raised his hand.
Ge Hong scratched the man's face like a madwoman, "Go ahead and hit me, if you've got the guts, hit me in the stomach."
She is almost eight months pregnant now, and the baby is already formed.
"Incomprehensible."
Yang Wei dodged her invisible hand, left a sentence, and walked out.
Ge Hong was left sitting in a chair, tears streaming down her face. "My life is so miserable. I married such a good-for-nothing like you."
Wu Xiuying leaned over the doorway, listening intently to the farce.
Liang Haishan shouted, "What are you doing? Eavesdropping?"
Wu Xiuying then walked back sheepishly, "Ge Hong and her husband are making a scene again, they're even more terrifying than Su Jingjing was a few months ago."
At least back then, Su Jingjing didn't dare to cause trouble in front of Li Hanting; she only dared to put on a show in front of them.
Liang Haishan, still worried, added, "Let me tell you, stay away from Ge Hong in the future, and don't believe everything she says."
"When Su Jingjing goes into business, it's all supported by Commander Li. It's no wonder Commander Li can't tolerate her spreading rumors about Su Jingjing."
"You can't talk nonsense outside."
"I understand." Wu Xiuying lifted the quilt and lay down. "Old Liang, do you think doing business is really that profitable? I can also sew clothes. Maybe I should swallow my pride and ask Su Jingjing for a job."
"No, no, no, you absolutely mustn't say a word."
Liang Haishan put his hands behind his head and looked at her with disdain. "Even I find your sewing skills appalling."
Wu Xiuying rolled her eyes at him. "I can learn. I'm just thinking of earning money so I can help ease the burden on the family."
"Just don't cause me any trouble, and take good care of Fatty."
Seeing his contemptuous attitude, Wu Xiuying quickly turned her face to the other side.
In the following days, no one dared to discuss the matter anymore.
A few days later, Su Jingjing returned to the family compound.
Just then, there was a knock on the door.
"Zhao Di, what brings you here?" The other person's expression was very strange, and they looked nervous.
"Please come in and have a seat."
Su Jingjing invited her in and then went into the kitchen to pour her a cup of hot water.
"I just got back, and there's nothing much to offer you at home."
He Zhaodi quickly waved her hand, "Jingjing, there's no need to be so polite, I can just drink plain water."
Su Jingjing cut straight to the point, "Zhao Di, is there something you need?"
He Zhaodi hesitated for a moment before speaking, "Jingjing, I heard you opened a clothing store outside. How's business?"
The words were on the tip of her tongue, but she hesitated, too embarrassed to speak directly.
Su Jingjing paused, realizing that she now understood the other party's intentions.
She never intended to keep it a secret from the family compound forever; everyone would find out sooner or later.
"Business is alright, Zhao Di. Is there something you want to say?"
He Zhaodi mustered her courage and looked directly into Su Jingjing's eyes. "Jingjing, I want to ask if you need any employees? I want to make money."
Su Jingjing wasn't surprised by her question, "Do you know how to use a sewing machine?"
"No," He Zhaodi shook her head. "But I can learn. You've seen me mend clothes; my skills are pretty good, aren't they?"
Su Jingjing pondered for a moment. She was indeed short of employees. Even if Sister Xia and the others worked overtime, they might not be able to complete the orders. Besides, she planned to open a factory in the future.
However, she also had her concerns. She didn't really want to use acquaintances, as it would be difficult to handle any conflicts that might arise.
Zhao Di is a decent person, but you can't judge a book by its cover. Who can guarantee what will happen in the future?
He Zhaodi thought Su Jingjing didn't want to use her, and immediately became anxious.
"Jingjing, you should know my character. I won't come back and say anything out of line."
"Zhao Di, that's not what I meant," Su Jingjing quickly reassured her. "Don't worry, I am indeed hiring, but this job is not easy, and you have to travel back and forth every day. Can your body handle it?"
"I can do it."
He Zhaodi nodded excitedly.
She's willing to do anything to make money.
"In that case, let me tell you about the salary first. It's twenty yuan a month. If you're satisfied, come and try it out if you have time in the next couple of days."
"Twenty yuan a month?"
He Zhaodi swallowed hard. This...this is too high.
"Yes, if you do well, you get subsidies on holidays, but the work isn't easy."
She nodded frantically, "No matter how hard it is, I'm willing."
She would do it even for five yuan, let alone twenty yuan.
Jingjing is really amazing; I want to learn from her.
"Jingjing, can I go there tomorrow?"
Su Jingjing paused for a moment, then smiled and said, "Of course."
"Jingjing, thank you."
"You are welcome."
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