Chapter 519

In the previous life.

Bangeng, who couldn't find work, first followed Xu Daming to learn how to operate a movie projector for a while.

He took a kickback from the movie projection job.

He annoyed Xu Daming, who used various means to drive him out of the publicity department, leaving him an idle vagrant.

Qin Huairu worried that Bangeng would go astray, so she pulled strings to get him a street‑sweeping job.

He worked three days and rested two.

The leader took a dislike to him, saying that if it weren't for Qin Huairu's sake, this street‑sweeping job would never have been given to Bangeng.

At the time, Shazhu didn't think much about it, and even felt pleased with himself for Qin Huairu's capability.

Now, putting myself in his shoes, I wonder why that male leader would hand the street‑sweeping job to Bangeng, and what ability Qin Huairu had to sway that male leader, winning the position from among dozens or even hundreds of applicants.

There was definitely some kind of deal involved.

Qin Huairu is the sort who would do anything for her child.

Jia Zhangshi grew anxious, she rallied Xiao Dang, Huaihua, Qin Huairu and others, taking turns to work on Shazhu's mind, saying that if Shazhu solved Bangeng's work problem, Bangeng would consent to Shazhu marrying Qin Huairu, and Shazhu could then openly sleep with Qin Huairu.

Jia Zhangshi became anxious, she urged Xiao Dang, Huaihua, Qin Huairu and others, taking turns to do ideological work on Shazhu, saying that as long as Shazhu solved Bangeng's work problem, Bangeng would agree to Shazhu marrying Qin Huairu, then Shazhu could openly hug Qin Huairu and sleep with her.

He pulled strings to get Bangeng a driving job.

Bangeng, now with a job, courted a woman named Tang Yanling; they later married and moved into the rear‑courtyard house that the deaf old lady had left to Shazhu.

Shazhu wondered how the Jia family in this life would solve Bangeng's employment problem; without his help, relying only on a toilet‑cleaning job, could Bangeng still marry Tang Yanling?

Shazhu wanted to know how the Jia family in this life would solve Bangeng's work problem; without his help, relying only on a job cleaning toilets, could Bangeng still marry Tang Yanling?

He deliberately raised his voice toward Director Wang, saying some things with a hidden meaning.

Director Wang is also a sharp character; hearing Shazhu's dislike for the Jia family from his words, he readily accepted the favor Shazhu threw his way.

A capable person who could solve employment issues for dozens, versus a meddlesome old woman who stirs up trouble for no reason.

A capable person who could solve employment problems for over a dozen people for her, and Laoqianpo, who stirs up trouble for no reason.

Director Wang could still tell the difference clearly.

What's more, this morning Jia Zhangshi even put on a performance of applying eye drops to her.

He felt a pent‑up anger inside.

Since it could both ease relations with Shazhu and let her vent her own frustration, Director Wang naturally gladly gave Shazhu a promise, then turned and left the Bai Xu restaurant.

Since it could both ease relations with Shazhu and let him vent his anger, Director Wang naturally was very pleased, gave Shazhu a guarantee, turned and left the Bai Xu restaurant.

He was pleased.

Jia Zhangshi hadn't even left yet.

She waved her hand.

Just as she was about to greet Jia Zhangshi, she saw Jia Zhangshi striding toward her.

Having arrived before her.

She first forced a fawning smile, her body slightly bending, like seeing a Japanese lackey.

"Director Wang, you've finally come back; I have something to ask you."

"Funny, I was just looking for you too." Director Wang pointed to the nearby office and said, "Come with me."

The two entered the room, one after the other.

Director Wang had Jia Zhangshi sit down and poured her a cup of water.

His amiable manner gave Jia Zhangshi a start; she had come to apologize, but seeing his attitude she mistakenly thought he had heard from outside about her past glorious deeds, felt guilty and afraid, a strange pride rose in her heart, she thought to herself, "Still afraid of my shameless old self," and thus lost the intention to apologize, even entertaining some improper thoughts.

Since Director Wang fears Jia Zhangshi, why doesn't she bring up the matter of getting Bangeng a factory cadre position?

The neighbors in the siheyuan were watching Jia Zhangshi's drama for entertainment.

Qin Huairu and Bangeng also intended to drive Jia Zhangshi back to her hometown.

Qin Huairu and Bangeng also had the idea of driving Jia Zhangshi back to her hometown.

I just want them to see that I, Jia Zhangshi, am still Jia Zhangshi—steadfast as iron—while Director Wang is changeable as water; no matter who, they must give Jia Zhangshi some face.

It's just to let them see clearly that I, Jia Zhangshi, am still Jia Zhangshi, steadfast Jia Zhangshi, while Director Wang is changeable; no matter who, they must give Jia Zhangshi some face.

Her legs also crossed into a figure‑four.

She casually picked up the cup in front of her and took a sip.

"Little Wang, our street office is so big, yet we don't even have any tea leaves; giving me plain hot water to drink—if word gets out, isn't that blackening our street office's reputation?"

"You're right; next time you come, I'll definitely get you some good tea leaves."

What you say makes sense; when you come next time, I will definitely get you some good tea.

"By the way, you said you had something to ask me; you said, for things we can handle, we'll definitely do them; for things we can't, I'll try to find a way to get them done."

"Your attitude is good, better than the old Director Wang; I've come to him many times, and each time he's fooled me, but you're good—young people have drive, and you keep our district residents in mind."

Your attitude is good, better than the previous Old Wang; I've come to look for Old Wang how many times, each time they fool me, but you are good, young people have energy, and you keep our district residents in mind.

"Actually it's not a big deal; it's just about our Bangeng—our Bangeng is talented, a well‑known handsome young man; he just came back from the countryside yesterday, right? We need you, Little Wang, to sort out his job, and by the way, our Bangeng can't be a mere worker—he has to be a leader."

Actually there's nothing major, it's still about our family's Bangeng; our family's Bangeng has talent, is a well-known handsome young man; wasn't he just back from the countryside yesterday? The work matter needs to trouble Xiao Wang you to handle; besides, our family's Bangeng cannot be a worker, he must be a leader.

At first, Jia Zhangshi just had a "try your luck" attitude.

If it works, it works.

If it doesn't work, it doesn't work.

I didn't expect Director Wang to ask that.

From Director Wang's tone, Jia Zhangshi sensed a hint of opportunity.

She slightly raised her eyebrows.

He slightly raised his eyebrows.

Is my own energy really that great?

They seriously thought about it.

It would be best if Bangeng had the final say; you know, people nowadays are very jealous. I'm worried that if Bangeng becomes a cadre, some people will give her trouble. If our Bangeng had the final say, no one would give her trouble.

Grandma Bangeng, I really do have a suitable job for Bangeng on hand, but you also know I need to discuss it with my colleagues in a meeting, because I have superiors; if someone reports me for favoritism and breaking the law for your Jia Family, my work couldn't proceed.

I understand. Jia Zhangshi lowered her voice, "Our Bangeng was supposed to go into the steel rolling mill as a cadre, but because the people in our compound were jealous and filed a small complaint, our Bangeng didn't get in."

That's why we need to be careful.

Exactly, exactly, exactly, that's being careful, Xiao Wang, when will we have news about our Bangeng becoming a cadre?

We'll have a meeting and research it shortly; we'll have the results tonight. I'll personally go to your Dayuan tonight to deliver the appointment notice to Bangeng.

Xiao Wang, thank you, Auntie has other things to attend to, so I won't chat with you anymore. If anyone gives you trouble, just give Auntie's name, and they'll surely be scared to death.

I can handle it, take care.

Jia Zhangshi left Jiēdào excitedly, heading toward Siheyuan, she wanted to spread the good news that Bangeng had entered the factory as a cadre.