At the same time, eldest brother Jiang Cheng also pulled Jiang Cong aside to have a private talk.
"A Cong, come here, I want to tell you something!"
The eldest brother is a taciturn person who usually doesn't like to talk. He suddenly became weird and Jiang Cong didn't know what happened.
"Brother, what's the matter? Tell me!"
The two brothers were in the yard. Snow was falling outside. Several children were making a noise in the house. The two elders had kind smiles on their faces.
"A Cong, after the Chinese New Year, when I have helped the family sow the seedlings, I want to take the train out and find a job to earn money at your place!"
"Brother, why do you suddenly have this idea?"
Jiang Cong found it very strange. Jiang Cheng had never left this small county since he was a child. He suddenly had such an idea, so it was very confusing.
After the Chinese New Year, it was time to start planting seedlings. Jiang Cheng thought that after planting the seedlings at home and planting the fields, he would send money back in the fall to hire someone to help harvest the grain. Then he could work outside for a few months to earn some money.
"Look, Niuniu is old enough now, and she has to go to school. Her mother is not around now, and as a father I have to make plans for her. Being a farmer all your life, you can't save any money. You still have to study to have a future. Finding a decent job like you in the future is much better than marrying a chicken and following the chicken, marrying a dog and following the dog, right?
I'm going to save some dowry for her now so that she won't be looked down upon in the future. Besides, the family can't be supported by you alone. With such a large family, you will be under a lot of pressure!"
Jiang Cong heard this and smiled helplessly. He patted his elder brother on the shoulder and consoled him:
"Brother, don't have such thoughts. I am not of much help to the family. My parents rely on you to take care of them at home. I can feel at ease when I am outside. There are two of us brothers. One of us stays at home to take care of our parents, while the other one works hard outside. Isn't that great?"
Niuniu is my niece, and as her uncle, I will prepare everything for her, including money for schooling and dowry!"
"What you said is inappropriate. Who knows what my sister-in-law would think if she heard it!" Jiang Cheng was afraid that Qin Man would think too much if she knew.
But he still didn't understand Qin Man well enough. Qin Man wouldn't care about these little things. As long as the other person was worthy and as long as the family members didn't make trouble, she wouldn't have any opinion.
"Manman won't have any objections. I know her. You can rest assured about this, big brother!"
"A Cong, that's not what I meant. Niuniu is my child, and I, as her father, will definitely take care of her future. I will help the family finish the farm work, help reduce the burden on my parents, and then I will come out. If you are afraid that I will cause you trouble, I will not go to your place!
Niu Niu is in primary school now, so her parents don’t have to worry about her every day. Xiaoyu and Xiaoli are also well-behaved children who never act up at home, so you can rest assured!"
Jiang Cheng thought that Jiang Cong thought he was troublesome. After all, he didn't study hard and had no education. He would only cause trouble if he left the big city.
"How could that be? Brother, how could I think you are a bother? If you want to go, I will go and find a job for you in advance to see if there is a suitable one. But you have to tell your parents in advance and ask for their opinions. If your parents agree, I will do it!"
Jiang Cong thought that his elder brother was already such a grown-up, no longer a child, and had his own ideas, and it would be inappropriate for him as his younger brother to stop him.
The family has several acres of land, and he is also thinking about finishing the housework before going out.
I have grown up and I have always been the younger one. My eldest brother always gives in to me in terms of food, drink and clothing.
Later, when it came to studying, my eldest brother’s grades were not very good, but they were not very bad either. He just felt that the family conditions were not good, so he focused on studying alone. When he was fifteen or sixteen years old, he dropped out of school to help his family with farm work.
Therefore, Jiang Cong has always respected his elder brother. If it were not for him, he would not have reached where he is today.
"Okay, let's do this. I'll tell my parents that you can help me find a job. I have plenty of energy, and it doesn't matter if I'm tired. As long as the salary is right, I can do it!"
Seeing that his brother agreed, Jiang Cheng's handsome face was filled with joy.
At night, Qin Man and Jiang Cong returned to the room. The child was taken to sleep by Jiang's mother. They both mentioned that Jiang Lian and Jiang Cheng were going to work.
"What? Big brother/little sister also wants to work?"
The two of them exclaimed in unison. They didn't expect that the brother and sister had such good understanding and even had the same ideas.
Now everyone wants to go outside.
"My younger sister wants to go out and see the world, and my older brother wants to go out and earn money to support his daughter. Both of them have the right ideas, and I don't think there is any need to stop them!"..
Qin Man thinks that having a goal is a good thing, which is much better than being a salted fish.
"Well, I have already promised him. As long as my parents have no objection, I will not stop him. Now many factories in the city are recruiting people. If my brother goes there, he will definitely find a job. As long as he is diligent and can endure hardships, it is not a problem to earn 60 or 70 yuan a month!"
Those heavy industries are recruiting, and they want young and hard-working people like you. It's tiring, but you can earn a lot.
"That's right. The factory provides food and accommodation. The treatment is very good. You won't have to worry about where to live after you go there!"
It’s easy to find information about Big Brother, but now it’s mainly about Jiang Lian.
"But, my little sister is a girl, and cannot be compared with men. Girls must protect themselves and establish correct values. If she goes out with us, our house will not be big enough for her, and you will have to sleep on the sofa!"
The house has one bedroom and one living room. When Jiang Lian goes out, she can sleep with Qin Man. The mahogany sofa outside is also big enough for one person to sleep on, but it will be a bit uncomfortable, so just make the bedding thicker.
"I'm not afraid. I can't even bear this little bit of hardship, so what's the point of talking about the future?"
Jiang Cong thought it was no big deal, he slept soundly and didn't move around, and he was also comfortable sleeping on the sofa.
"Many clothing factories are also hiring female workers, and many department stores are also hiring sales clerks. I'm pretty, and I've just graduated from high school, so it'll be easy for me to find a decent job!"
Qin Man thought about it and decided to let her younger sister find a job in a store in a department store. With a monthly salary of around 40 or 50 yuan, she could feed the whole family by herself.
Most jobs are equipped with staff dormitories, and the benefits for those who work outside are very good.
"It's actually pretty good this way. My younger sister and older brother are both so motivated. Our family will be better and better in the future!" Jiang Cong looked at his sweet wife tenderly. Seeing her chattering, his heart was filled with joy.
"Yeah, maybe big brother can find his second love out there and bring back a daughter-in-law for my parents!" Qin Man joked.
Jiang Cong heard this and thought about his elder brother's sharp tongue. He was afraid that what Manman said might be a bit difficult.
However, if she says it's okay, then it's okay. Who makes her a lucky star in my heart?