Zhou Mingqian hadn't looked at it yet and didn't know what was inside. "What kind of book is it?"
Shen Banxia didn't keep them in suspense, "Look, this is the supply and marketing cooperative's internal information. No wonder, by the time outsiders find out, registration will probably be over. You're lucky to have registered in advance and have this information, so you're guaranteed to be safe."
“I can manage without the materials,” Zhou Mingqian said, but he still kept Wu Qianjin’s kindness in mind.
"You're amazing," Shen Banxia said casually, then, as she flipped through the pages, she called out, "Zhou Mingqian, come and take a look."
Zhou Mingqian leaned closer and said, "This guy even prepared a bicycle ticket for me."
"What do you plan to do?"
"Take it first. We've fallen out with them, and a bicycle is essential," Zhou Mingqian said. He didn't want to come back so late like today.
"Okay, I'll figure out a way to prepare some good things for him then," Shen Banxia said, as she had quite a bit of experience in conditioning the body.
Although she can't cook, medicinal cuisine is no challenge for her.
“Okay,” Zhou Mingqian naturally agreed.
Monday arrived quickly, and Zhou Mingqian had already become famous. When he returned, Zhou Mingqian simply said, "First place is no problem."
Shen Banxia: ...
She considers herself to be quite good at studying, but compared to this kind of learning and exams that are as easy as eating, she can't help but feel envious and jealous.
"By the way, honey, I have some leads on that thing (the venomous snake), but we'll have to wait a few more days for the specifics."
“Okay,” Shen Banxia said without any hurry. “A wild goose leaves a trace.” Since it was done by human hands, there must have been some clues.
For some reason, Shen Banxia recalled the guilty look in Zhang Baohua's eyes when Accountant Zhang led them to his son that day. In addition, Zhou Mingqian said that Zhang Baohua was good at catching snakes, so it was possible that it was related to him.
Shen Banxia shared her findings, and Zhou Mingqian didn't immediately dismiss them. "It's possible, but we don't have any deep-seated hatred for him. I'll investigate further later," he thought to himself, though he knew that if it really was Zhang Baohua, he certainly wouldn't let him go.
Time, sometimes, is like flowing water, passing by very quickly.
That day, Shen Banxia accompanied Zhou Mingqian to the brigade headquarters.
After hearing what the couple said, Accountant Zhang was the first to break down, shouting loudly, "What the hell? You want to transfer your grain ration to the supply and marketing cooperative? You even said you passed the purchasing agent exam?"
Mr. Zhou was dumbfounded. This lazy and useless eldest son was actually going to get a stable job?
When did this happen?
"Eldest son, such a big thing, why didn't you come home to tell us? Are you still holding a grudge against the family? They say there's no grudge between father and son that lasts overnight. Do you think I, as your father, would harm you?"
Shen Banxia just wanted to curl her lips; it was a real pity that Zhou's father didn't go into acting.
Listen to this nonsense!
Back then, they were the ones who went too far first, constantly saying that the two of them were struggling and that they couldn't even afford to eat.
The couple had been borrowing all their food from Aunt Zhu for the past few days. It wasn't that they didn't want to go to the black market, but this was a crucial time for the purchasing agent exam. If they were to give someone a handle to report them, then everything would be over.
Now that things have settled down, Zhou Mingqian has a formal job, and some things can finally be obtained through legitimate means.
It's not that Shen Banxia thinks too badly of people, but for rural people, a stable job is as tempting as a mountain of gold right in front of them.
This is like a carp leaping over the dragon gate, directly changing one's social class.
Wouldn't that drive people crazy?
Even Accountant Zhang couldn't hold back and asked, "Zhou Mingqian, are you sure you want to transfer the grain ration?"
Zhou Mingqian nodded and took out the letter of introduction from his workplace.
Mr. Zhou tried to take it, but the quick-thinking accountant, Zhang, snatched it away.
Looking at Zhou Mingqian's name, his position as a purchasing agent, and the bright red seal of the supply and marketing cooperative, everything clearly told him that Zhou Mingqian was now receiving government-subsidized grain rations.
Good heavens, what incredible luck did the Zhou family have?
The eldest son of the Zhou family, who was the most useless and couldn't even do his job properly, actually became the first in the Zhou family to get a stable job.
Looking at Zhou Mingqian again, his features are delicate and three-dimensional, and he is clean and tidy, looking like a city dweller.
That's what the villagers used to say: "A grown man like you is just being pretentious."
You really can't judge a book by its cover. Who would have thought that Zhou Mingqian, who earns less work points than even women, would have this day? Those who rejected Zhou's eldest son before must be heartbroken now.
Adding to the rumors his wife had told him, Accountant Zhang was instantly amused.
Haha, Zhou Qianjin is such a fool, pushing such a good son away.
They were incredibly heartless. They kicked the couple out and didn't even give them any food, and the wife was pregnant.
Everyone in the village says that the Zhou family is dishonest and has a bad conscience.
In a split second, Accountant Zhang smiled warmly and said, “Mingqian, I’ve always known you were smart and lucky. And sure enough, my eyes have never been wrong.”
After saying that, he couldn't help but urge Zhou Qianjin, "Old Zhou, this is a great occasion, don't just stand there, hurry up and get it done, Mingqian is waiting."
Mr. Zhou glared at Accountant Zhang. That scoundrel never does anything right.
Does he think he doesn't know? He only cares about the spot under his butt.
However, since it was a joyous occasion for the Zhou family, and it was also perfectly reasonable and legal, he had no reason not to grant the request.
After it was all done, he said, "Hey boss, come over for dinner tonight."
Zhou Mingqian did not give a direct answer, saying, "We'll talk about it later. I still need to go to the county town."
After the couple left, Accountant Zhang couldn't help but say sarcastically, "Hey, Old Zhou, your Mingqian is really something, isn't he? He's a purchasing agent for the supply and marketing cooperative. You're going to be living the good life from now on." He slapped his head and said, "Hey, look at my memory. You two don't want him anymore. I heard that you've been borrowing grain from the Zhu family to get by lately."
Zhou's father's face instantly darkened.
If I had known it would turn out this way, I would never have gone to such extremes.
There was a nagging feeling that Zhou's father was blaming Zhou's mother.
Secrets can't be kept in a village. Zhou Mingqian's appointment as a purchasing agent caused a "seismic event" in Zhoujiazhuang.
Who is that?
Zhou Mingqian, you're useless at work, a complete spendthrift, how did you end up eating government-supplied grain and becoming a purchasing agent?
Good heavens, that's a supply and marketing cooperative! The Zhou family is going to be so lucky from now on. It will be so convenient for them to buy whatever they want. They're practically family!
Regardless of whether anyone was jealous or envious, Zhou Mingjiao was completely dazed. "How could this be? Why so early?"
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