Announcer
In addition, the radio station was going to be built without any notice.
If it hadn't been mentioned this time, Liang Qingqing would have almost forgotten about it. The most important thing was that it just gave her a legitimate reason not to go to work.
It's really like sending a pillow when you're sleepy! It's really great!
According to the captain's words, this matter was originally supposed to be started at the end of October, but it was brought forward because of the sudden heavy rain disaster.
In fact, the higher-ups have long realized that the current situation of inconvenient transportation and difficult information reception and circulation in the vast rural areas needs to be solved. This incident is just an opportunity to speed up progress.
The radio station not only helps everyone get the latest domestic information and understand national policies and guidelines, but also helps them learn new ideas and improve the overall quality of the people...
In fact, the most convenient thing is that if there is something happening in the village, the team leader no longer has to run around the village with a loud speaker.
Although Daping Village only has a small radio station, it is much better than Liang Qingqing expected. At least she doesn't have to go to the commune or other villages to apply for a job. However, the competition pressure will be much greater. According to her guess, the village will only recruit one announcer.
Even though she was confident, she couldn't let her guard down. She had to find some books to read, practice her eloquence, and get a feel for it so that she could have a better idea of what to do.
Fortunately, the captain didn't mention recruiting announcers just now. I guess she was the only one in the village who knew about it. She got the news thanks to Sister Feng who told her. She would have to thank her next time she went to the city.
After thinking it through, Liang Qingqing finally let go of the heavy stone in her heart. Now the only thing she had to worry about was...
She looked at Fan Yanxing, who was not far ahead with his hands full of things. He was talking to Liang Junqiang with his head tilted to the side. The warm sun shone on him, casting a layer of soft light on him. His eyebrows were cold, his facial lines were clean and neat, and when he blinked, his long and thick eyelashes could be seen leaving a shadow on his skin.
When he was not talking, he pursed his lips tightly, and his whole face looked cold and indifferent, as if he had returned to the time when the two had just met.
Liang Qingqing tucked her hair around her ears. When she heard Liang Junqiang say that they would go to Taoshan after putting their things away, she was about to step forward and ask them to take her with them, but Ma Xiuzhi said, "Qingqing, come cook with me later, I'll teach you."
"Ah? Oh, okay."
Liang Qingqing had no choice but to temporarily give up the idea of looking for Fan Yanxing, and she could just mention to Ma Xiuzhi that she would not go to work tomorrow.
Not long after returning to the Liang family, Fan Yanxing and Liang Junqiang left.
Something good happened today, and the family must celebrate. Ma Xiuzhi took Liang Qingqing to light the fire, while Huang Shumin took out two pickled cabbages from the pot, preparing to wash them and cut them into shreds to make a refreshing chili pickled cabbage dish with rice using the oil from frying meat in the evening.
Wang Xiaomei handed the pine nuts to Liang Shuqiang and went into the kitchen to help.
The large piece of red and white pork hung on the cabinet, making people drool. They couldn't remember the last time they ate meat. Just thinking about it made their mouths water and their stomachs growl.
The reward of oil and rice was locked in the cabinet. If they were frugal, plus what they already had at home, it would be enough to last for half a year.
Ma Xiuzhi counted in her mind, her hands didn't stop moving, and she didn't forget to teach Liang Qingqing the key points of making a fire. She had told her all this before, but she didn't know where this girl had forgotten it, so she repeated it again.
Liang Qingqing nodded and successfully lit the fire according to Ma Xiuzhi's method. Seeing the fire rising, she breathed a sigh of relief. She rolled her eyes and saw that her two sisters-in-law were there, so she raised her voice and said, "Mom, I have some ideas about the radio station that the captain mentioned today."
Almost as soon as she finished speaking, the other three people in the room looked at her.
Ma Xiuzhi was stunned at first, and it took her a long time to remember that the captain seemed to have mentioned this matter at the end, but what does it have to do with them? Although she was confused, now that the lady brought it up, she naturally had to ask.
"What's the matter?"
"After the radio station is built, they will definitely recruit announcers. I want to give it a try." Liang Qingqing didn't beat around the bush and directly expressed her thoughts, "I heard that announcers are paid and receive various subsidies. The treatment is definitely better than working."
Upon hearing that there is a salary and subsidy, and her daughter wants to try, Ma Xiuzhi must have raised her hands and feet in agreement, and immediately said: "Just go and try, mother supports you, but what does an announcer do? Can your two sisters-in-law also do it?"
Hearing Ma Xiuzhi's words, Wang Xiaomei and Huang Shumin's eyes lit up. As long as there is a salary, no matter how hard or tiring it is, they are willing! But Liang Qingqing's next sentence dispelled their thoughts.
"When we went to the county before, weren't there small loudspeakers on some trees and concrete poles? The sound coming out of those small loudspeakers was the announcer speaking in front of the equipment at the radio station. They needed to speak standard Mandarin, be eloquent, and be able to read from a script..."
That was it. They had only gone to school for a few years and knew a few words. Not to mention reading from a big black machine every day, they would be nervous and stutter when there were a lot of people around, for fear of slipping their tongues.
Not to mention that they had to speak standard Mandarin. When the village installed a small loudspeaker, their poor and accented speech would be heard by the whole village. Wouldn't
that be embarrassing? They didn't have the courage.
"Forget it, forget it. It's better to let me work in the fields." Huang Shumin was the first to shake her head.
Huang Shumin followed suit and said, "This is not suitable for me."
"I guess you are the only one in the family who can do it." Ma Xiuzhi also shook her head, sighed, and a light bulb flashed in her mind: "Hey, your elder brother is a good student...but his Mandarin is a little bit poor."
"Forget Shuqiang. Letting him be a broadcaster with his temper is better than killing him." Wang Xiaomei covered her lips and laughed at her man without mercy.
That's true. It would be better to let Liang Junqiang go, but that rascal was naughty when he was a child and didn't study hard. He still doesn't have a few drops of ink in his stomach.
Liang Qingqing smiled and said worriedly, "But I'm not sure either. So I'm thinking of not going to work for the time being and staying at home to practice. If I'm hired, it'll be a good thing, decent and well-paid. If I'm not hired, I'll continue to work. It's only half a month anyway, it won't delay anything."
There was silence for a moment. Before Ma Xiuzhi could say anything, Huang Shumin jumped out, changed her usual style, and said with a smile, "I think this is feasible. It would be so proud if our family had an announcer."
Ma Xiuzhi looked at her second daughter-in-law in surprise and her heart moved slightly. Did the sun rise from the west today?
"And when I saw Qingqing speaking on stage today, her words were very sophisticated and you could tell she was educated. She was even more dignified than the leaders and her Mandarin was standard. She will definitely be able to appear on the stage when the time comes!"
Huang Shumin's eyes sparkled, and she looked at Liang Qingqing as if she was looking at a "cash cow". She had misunderstood this sister-in-law before. Liang Qingqing was not only not a drag on the family, but today she saw that she was destined to be a great person.
Although she didn't want to admit it, she had to say that Liang Qingqing might be the most far-sighted person in their family.
Measures to prevent heavy rain, kissing to save people...
These things, one by one, if applied to others, would be nonsense and looking for trouble, but if applied to Liang Qingqing, it would produce a different effect. Those strange ideas could bring practical benefits, and the rice oil and pork were the best proof.
When Huang Shumin thought of eating meat in the evening, she couldn't help swallowing her saliva.
Then the announcer's matter must be right this time!
Moreover, if Liang Qingqing is really recruited, the Liang family has no intention of splitting up yet, so what she earns in the future will have to be handed over to her mother-in-law, which is equivalent to giving it to everyone.
Even if Liang Qingqing is not recruited in the end, as she said, what can half a month delay? Moreover, Liang Qingqing's strength is not enough to earn many work points, so it is better to let her suffer.
The more she thought about it, the more feasible it seemed. Seeing that her mother-in-law hadn't spoken for a long time, Huang Shumin thought that she didn't agree, and her face showed a hint of anxiety: "Mom, you can't be confused at this time? This is a big thing related to Qingqing's future!"
"..." Ma Xiuzhi's mouth twitched, and she glared at Huang Shumin unhappily, "I know, I didn't say I don't agree!"
She was originally distressed that her daughter had to go to work, and now there was a ready-made reason in front of her, how could she disagree, and this was also good for Liang Qingqing's future development, so she had to let her fight for it anyway.
"I'll talk to the captain."
Seeing Ma Xiuzhi nod, Liang Qingqing breathed a sigh of relief and looked at Huang Shumin gratefully. After so many days of getting along, she more or less understood the temperament of this second sister-in-law.
She is profit-driven, a little selfish, petty, and talkative, but she is not bad by nature, hardworking and capable, and she really likes her second brother. Even though she is dissatisfied with her sister-in-law, she can help to deal with external enemies, such as the last time she beat Ding Aixia...
She is really a contradictory person. Liang Qingqing can't say that she likes her, but she can't say that she hates her either. Because of her second brother Liang Junqiang, she still wants to get along with her.
"If you can recruit her, it will be a great thing!" Wang Xiaomei patted Liang Qingqing's arm and encouraged her to do her best.
Huang Shumin stepped forward and held Liang Qingqing's shoulders, "That's right, little sister, you should practice well during this time, and don't worry about the family affairs."
"It's so hot, don't get together." Ma Xiuzhi frowned.
Looking at the scene in front of her, which seemed like a fight for favor, Liang Qingqing held her forehead with a bit of laughter and tears, and suddenly remembered an important thing, and hurriedly reminded: "Don't spread this matter outside, this is just my guess. If everyone knows it, the competition pressure will be greater."
"Don't worry, I will definitely not say anything nonsense."
"Be sure to keep your mouth shut."
With this incident, the atmosphere in the kitchen became much more lively, and everyone chatted with each other, which was more intimate than usual.
Delicious dishes were served on the table. Liang Qingqing looked at the sweet and sour pork ribs and couldn't help sniffing. Even the winter melon stewed meat next to it couldn't attract her attention.
"Why haven't you come back yet?" Liang Qingqing washed his hands and walked towards the kitchen door. Wang Xiaomei heard this and asked with a smile, "Who are you waiting for?"
Hearing this, Liang Qingqing blushed, coughed lightly, and raised her voice to retort, "I'm not waiting for anyone, I'm just hungry."
It would have been better if she didn't say it. Once she said it, it would be more like an attempt to cover up. Wang Xiaomei touched her nose and regretted asking this question. She looked at Liang Qingqing, then at Ma Xiuzhi who was boiling water in front of the stove, struggling in her heart whether to tell her mother-in-law about her guess.
After much hesitation, she still didn't say anything. She decided to let young people solve their own problems. What's the point of her interfering? She shouldn't ruin her relationship with her sister-in-law.
Besides, in her heart, she hoped Qingqing would have a good life. With her looks and personality, she was born to stay in Fuwo. She just didn't know if Fan Zhiqing was the best destination for her.
With dusk, Fan Yanxing and Liang Junqiang finally appeared in the yard. As soon as the former stepped into the door, she noticed the pretty figure at the kitchen door. Her pair of seductive fox eyes met his, and she stared at him without dodging or turning away. She almost told him that she was waiting for him.