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"Sleep on the floor."
"Although she is still young, she is a girl after all. Even if she sleeps on the floor, it may not be convenient."
"Pull the curtain up in the middle."
"That's inconvenient too."
“What’s inconvenient about it? Several people in that family live in one room, men, women, young and old all on one kang (heated brick bed). You’re the one making a fuss. If you think it’s inconvenient, you can just move out and make room for yourself.”
Her tongue is getting more and more sharp; sometimes even Jia Zhangshi can't out-argue her.
“But having another person in the house not only takes up space, but also needs to be fed. Our family is already struggling to make ends meet.”
“Why don’t you do more work so that Jia Dongxu can work at the factory during the day and go with you to the sanitation team at night? That way, he can earn more and we can free up space for my sister to sleep.”
Does that mean they both deserve to die?
Not only do we have to support her, but we also have to support her family.
"Qin Huairu, don't go too far. I've been putting up with you for a while now. If you keep acting so arrogantly, be careful..."
Before she could finish speaking, Qin Huairu glared at her: "Be careful of what? I think you've had enough of a good life and want to fight again, haven't you? Let me tell you, I'm not afraid of you!"
"Why did my family come? It's because they were afraid I would be bullied and that I wouldn't have a good life."
“Look at the He family, they send things to the mother’s family every day. I haven’t sent anything home all these years. Now that my sister is coming to stay for a few days, you’re still making a fuss. I don’t think you treat me like family at all.”
Jia Dongxu saw that the two were about to fight again.
He quickly stopped them, saying, "Alright, stop talking. Your sister is coming tomorrow, and we'll have a chance to improve our meals at the factory. I'll definitely bring all the meat back with me!"
After Qin Jingru arrived.
I thought life in the city would be so great.
You can just stay at home and eat and wear whatever you want.
They thought they ate white flour buns and meat every day.
Unexpectedly, what they ate was only slightly better than what she ate at home.
Moreover, the sewing machine that they were so proud of was also gone.
She's not just here to eat and stay for free.
I'd also like to see that sewing machine.
She had only ever heard people talk about what a sewing machine looked like before.
I heard that if you put your clothes on it and just step on it a few times, the clothes will be sewn up.
The stitches were fine and dense.
It's better than the sewing done by the most skilled woman in the village.
"Sis, where's your sewing machine?"
"sold."
"This stuff is so hard to get, why would you sell it?"
"It's because my old lady is hospitalized and needs money, so we sold it."
Why wasn't it redeemed afterwards?
"I don't have any money."
"Your husband and mother-in-law both work outside, how could you not have money?"
“Jingru, you’re still young. Do you think that just because you work outside, you’ll never have to worry about food and drink? It depends on what kind of job you get and how much money you can earn.”
Pointing to He Hongyang's house.
"See their family? They both work, but they can earn more than 50 yuan a month, while your brother-in-law can only earn 20 yuan a month. Do you think that's a big difference?"
Qin Jingru looked at the He family in surprise.
"Are you talking about Brother He? I've met him. He's really handsome. All the young men in our village are as good-looking as him."
"He only earns a little over 50 yuan a month. Can he even spend it all? What does his family eat? Do they eat fatty meat every meal?"
When He Hongyang is mentioned...
Qin Huairu's smile was absolutely radiant!
He knows his family's affairs very well.
He then told Qin Jingru how he helped his wife and mother-in-law find jobs, and how his family had everything: a bicycle, a sewing machine, a radio, and so on.
Every month, they would bring a sheep and a pig to the factory.
Despite being only in his early twenties, he commands immense respect from everyone in the hospital.
He commanded a large following within the factory.
Every time those people saw him, they couldn't wait to flatter him.
Qin Jingru stared in shock, her mouth agape.
“I’ve heard the old folks in the village say that a capable person is capable in every aspect. You mean he not only has a high salary, but also many connections.”
"Why doesn't my brother-in-law learn from him? Even if he can't learn everything, he could at least learn the basics."
“When he came to our house to propose marriage, didn’t he say that he was a regular worker in the factory and could earn more than 20 yuan? Why is it that after so many years, his salary has not increased by a single penny?”
"And what about the promises he made before, like to fix the house and buy you a bicycle? Why haven't he done any of them?"
The mere mention of this made Qin Huairu furious.
Not only these things haven't been achieved.
His career is getting worse every year!
"Let's not talk about that. Brother He will be back soon. They're having a special lunch at the cafeteria today, so maybe he can bring some food back with him. We can benefit from it."
He hurriedly led Qin Jingru to the front yard.
Just like them.
The families of the steel mill workers, knowing that there would be a special meal today, all stood outside waiting.
At this time of year, on this day, their voices become louder.
She constantly boasted to others that her husband and children were successful and that working in the steel mill was the best decision they had ever made.
The working conditions at the steel rolling mill are now better than those at other factories.
Those who didn't work at the steel rolling mill were incredibly envious and all went outside to watch the spectacle.
This day of the month is the liveliest day in the courtyard, and also the happiest day for everyone.
However, while some people are happy, others are naturally unhappy!
Since the last incident, Aunt Er has not come out again.
She had given up hope, knowing that her family never received a share of the improved meals provided by the factory.
Afraid of being gossiped about if they went out, they simply stayed at home and didn't go out.
The thought of having only drunk mutton soup once made her feel incredibly sad.
The moment she smelled the aroma of the food everyone had brought back, she felt incredibly regretful.
But it's too late to undo the mistakes now.
He Hongyang just won't forgive their family, what can they do?
All I could do was tighten my belt, hoping the day would pass quickly.
Yan Bugui joined the crowd to watch the spectacle.
Every time He Hongyang came back, he would follow behind him, wishing he could massage his shoulders and legs, hoping that He Hongyang would give him some comfort.
But He Hongyang completely ignored him.
As time went on, Yan Bugui seemed to stop being angry.
It seemed that welcoming He Hongyang and constantly saying nice things was part of his job.
He Hongyang is back.
He returned earlier than everyone else.
The task of distributing the food was left to other staff in the cafeteria.
for him.
I come back home with nothing to do, read the newspaper, and bask in the sun. Such a leisurely life is comfortable.
As soon as everyone saw him return, they couldn't wait to surround him.
Qin Huairu quickly grabbed Qin Jingru.
"Hurry up and help Brother He maintain order."
Although Qin Jingru is young, like her sister, she can glare fiercely when it matters.
Imitating her, I kept stretching out my arms.
"Everyone, please make way, Brother He is going home."
"Everyone, please make way. Brother He has had a long day. Please don't disturb him."
Through the joint efforts of the two people.
He Hongyang broke free from the crowd's encirclement.
The Qin sisters followed silently behind him.
He Hongyang recognized Qin Jingru at a glance.
She still has the same mischievous and quirky look she had when she was a child.
"Are you Qin Jingru?"
Qin Huairu immediately pulled her along, saying, "Quickly greet Brother He."
Qin Jingru bowed obediently to him: "Hello, Brother He. My mother said I should stay at my sister's house for a few days."
She's not here to stay for a few days; she's clearly here to stay permanently, hoping to freeload off the Jia family.
It seems the Jia family is bustling again!
Why aren't you in school?
“I’m not going to study anymore. My mom said that it’s better to help with chores at home than to go to school. Girls only need to know a few words, they don’t need to study so much.”
"Then you can stay here and have fun for a few days, and keep your sister company."
Upon hearing this, Qin Huairu wondered if he was concerned about her.
He said happily, "I'll take good care of her. I heard the factory is having a special meal today, I wonder..."
Whenever the factory improves the meals, the canteen will voluntarily take out some of the prepared food.
They packed it in a lunchbox and had He Hongyang take it home as a small token of their appreciation.
Qin Huairu looked at the greasy lunchbox: "What are we having today? Meat buns?"
Qin Jingru was immediately struck by the words "meat bun".
Her eyes widened in shock: "My brother-in-law said the factory was improving our meals, but I never expected it to be meat buns!"
"Brother He got all of this, please thank him quickly."
Qin Jingru bowed again obediently, "Thank you, Brother He."
She couldn't help but swallow hard: "I wonder what meat buns taste like. My mom used to make buns when I was at home, but they were all cabbage stalks with no meat at all. In the last two years, we haven't even been able to eat vegetable buns."
He Hongyang knew what the two sisters were up to.
He took out two steamed buns: "These are for you. Remember what I said."
Qin Huairu happily accepted it immediately.
“We won’t ask for it anymore, and if you ever need anything in the future, just give us a look and we’ll definitely take care of it for you.”
"very good!"