Looking at her son, Lin Yueyu felt that he was much the same as he was 6 years ago, still kind and without any resentment because of what he had experienced in those years.
Perfection is rare in this world. Her son has already lost a lot, and Lin Yueyu only hopes that he can get what he wants in the future.
"Mom, don't worry about us. You and Dad should rest and recover here first. We'll see what kind of jobs they arrange for you in a few months."
When Chen Yuqi received the news, she was completely unprepared. She only had time to entrust her younger sister to a colleague for care, and she didn't have time to deal with anything else.
His master was a veteran at the machinery factory. When he first came here with his younger sister and was still a junior apprentice, he arranged a single dormitory room for him and Xiaoshu, so that they would have a place to stay.
They taught him a lot more things afterward, and when they learned that there were temporary worker openings in the factory, they immediately registered him for them.
Because of his status, they wanted to make him a permanent employee after he had worked as a temporary worker for two years, but some colleagues reported him, so he could only continue working as a temporary worker.
However, because Chen Yuqi performed well, his mentor paid him extra work on a piece-rate basis, which added up to almost the salary of a regular employee each month.
Chen Yuqi is extremely grateful to his mentor. Apart from the first year when he was unfamiliar with the place and experienced various setbacks, he and his sister did not have a difficult time afterward. In fact, they even had money to send to their parents in the last few years.
“My master was very happy to know about us. This time when I go back, besides picking up Xiaoshu, I also want to say goodbye to her.”
"Of course! We'll pack some things for you to take to her, to thank her for taking care of you and your brother all these years."
Lin Yueyu was very grateful to Chen Yuqi for the mentor she met. If it weren't for her help, the two children might not have been able to wait until now.
They had just finished cleaning up the house and didn't have much money or tickets left. However, they had traded some dried meat with the villagers when they set off to return. She had been reluctant to eat it these past few days, wanting to wait until the family was reunited before taking it out.
Chen Fangyang, who had been silent in the study, also came out and nodded at his son.
"We only have some dried meat and dried vegetables. We hope your master won't mind. Please be sure to convey our gratitude to her."
Chen Yuqi nodded as he listened to the long sentence his father had finally managed to say.
When he returned, he carried only a few clothes with him, and when he boarded the train leaving Xin'an again, he had a large bundle on his back.
It was full of food that my mother had brought back from various places.
He sat by the window, watching the scenery rushing past outside, thinking that next time he would be able to bring his sister back.
Xiao Shu will be going to high school next year, which will be perfect for him to go back to Xin'an for school. His parents should be able to find jobs soon. He is a little worried, though. His job at the machinery factory is only temporary, and even if he were a permanent employee, it would be difficult to find him a job in Xin'an.
The only option is to sell the job.
Now, a regular worker can earn seven or eight hundred yuan, while a temporary worker like him probably earns at most 300 yuan. He has spent most of his savings and now only has about 100 yuan left.
It's still a long way from buying a job.
There are very few job openings in Xin'an. Even if a vacancy becomes available, others will have already heard about it, and it's unlikely he'll get a chance.
Lin Yueyu and her husband had also considered it, but compared to their family reunion, it was a very minor issue.
"Mom and Dad's health has deteriorated over the years. Anyway, the job will eventually be given to you two siblings. Once it's settled, you can come back and take over my job. In a few years, your sister will take over your dad's job."
Chen Yuqi did not want to take her parents' job opportunity. Her parents are now close to 50 and only a few years away from retirement. They have suffered a lot in the countryside in recent years and are afraid to contact others.
He hopes his parents can resume their interactions with outsiders and not get stuck in the past.
After the initial shock, the surrounding neighbors have accepted the news of the Chen family's return.
Back then, the Chen family held high positions but were very peaceful and got along well with their neighbors. Everyone knew that the incident was a joint effort between the Zhou and Bai families.
I felt a pang of regret and sympathy.
"Yueyu, you're back."
"These years have not been easy, but thankfully they have all come back."
Chen Fangyang still doesn't like to go out, but Lin Yueyu dragged him out today when she went out to buy groceries.
Unexpectedly, he ran into his old neighbors shortly after leaving home. Chen Fangyang didn't like being stared at, especially when they said they were fine but their eyes were full of pity.
Six years have passed, and even if the Chen family returns, they are no longer the same as before.
In particular, some of the neighbors have made some progress in the past few years. They used to be very respectful to Chen Fangyang, but now they speak to him in the tone of a subordinate.
Compared to this, Lin Yueyu's experiences over the years were nothing. She gave a few casual replies and left with her husband.
On the contrary, Chen Fangyang always had a stern face in the eyes of outsiders because he was unwilling to interact with others.
After the couple walked away, the others sighed.
"It seems that Lao Chen still can't accept it. You said that being able to come back is already the best outcome, but maybe the difference is too great for him to accept."
"Old Chen was never like this before. Now that he has nothing left, he's suddenly become cold-faced. It's really strange."
As evening fell, more and more people came to visit, seemingly having forgotten what they had done six years ago.
It seems the Chen family only went on a long trip.
"Don't let them in tomorrow."
Chen Fangyang had been hiding in the study, but he could still guess what they were saying.
They must be lamenting how suddenly the couple has aged and suffered so much over the years.
Lin Yueyu didn't respond to his question, but instead brought up another matter.
"Two documents were just delivered. Do you want to go to a less demanding unit at the same level, or a unit at the same level that requires you to interact with many people?"
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