Chapter 104: Bound to the Birth System, Becoming a Winner in Life Chapter 105: Seventies Alley Daily Life (3)

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Protagonist:

Shen Yao

"Li Jie, you rest first, I'm fine here," Shen Yao said twice,

Li Nian hurriedly waved her hand, "I'm not tired, the work here is usually easy, but you, child, insist on going to the factory floor?

That side is terribly busy, you're a girl, you'd be at a disadvantage going there."

Li Nian, unwilling to give up, wanted to persuade Shen Yao to change her mind and go work on the frontline at the Canning Factory.

It would be much better to come to my Publicity Section, usually just writing drafts and putting up bulletin boards, and even when no one is watching, you can leave work early and go home.

Of course, the Publicity Section has its drawbacks, namely that promotion is difficult; here, every position is one radish per hole.

Someone like Li Nian, an old-timer, has only been promoted one level flatly nowadays, and her monthly take-home pay isn't even thirty, which is less than frontline factory workers.

But as she said, it's easy.

Girls don't need to work so hard; having a proper job, and when they find a suitable partner to marry in the future, that will be proper good days.

The common folk are simple nowadays, but there are not a few who think like Li Nian.

This kind of thinking cannot be changed overnight; Shen Yao understands but does not accept it.

She chose to work at the Canning Factory, and there is a series of plans and arrangements behind it.

Going to the Publicity Section to do what, her physical strength has external things to rely on, it's terrifyingly good, and she least worries about eating bitterness and suffering.

Smiling and declining Li Nian's kindness, Shen Yao rubbed her eyes, simply lay on the table beside her, closed her eyes, and rested.

She didn't sleep soundly, after all, there was an important exam waiting for her later.

When the time came to one-thirty, Li Nian sent Shen Yao to the exam room.

Smiling and waving at Li Nian, Shen Yao tidied her backpack on her body, lifted her chest and raised her head, and walked into the room.

For an exam, things like a backpack definitely can't be taken in; she took out her signature pen and proof materials, handing them to the Person in Charge at the doorway for inspection.

Shen Yao matched the numbers posted on the desk surface to find her seat and sat down.

The place where they took the exam was the Canning Factory's canteen; inside, the tables, chairs, and stools were often used for eating, so both the desk surfaces and the stools had some problems.

Shen Yao took out a piece of grass paper and wiped left and right, then waited for the exam to begin.

When the whole canteen was full of examinees, Shen Yao received the test papers handed over by the invigilating personnel.

Two in total, Chinese and Math.

Saying Math is somewhat incorrect; currently, the knowledge they study is quite mixed, this test paper counts as a comprehensive examination of relevant math content, including algebra and geometry.

Two test papers, three hours; Shen Yao prioritized finishing what she could write, and for what she couldn't, she tried to put down formulas and such to fill it up.

As the saying goes, the paper cannot be left blank; maybe if the teacher is in a good mood, they'll give points.

Shen Yao didn't want to make things difficult for Li Nian (and more so to avoid owing a favor), until the time to collect papers, she handed in both subject papers.

After leaving the room, Shen Yao saw Li Nian waiting for her pushing a bicycle.

"Quick, here are several boxes of canned meat; the outer packaging looks a bit flawed."

But it doesn't affect consumption, and such canned goods are internal goods from the Canning Factory; you can buy them cheaply without tickets, and even during holidays, the Canning Factory sometimes gives them away for free.

The reason Shen Yao chose to work at the Canning Factory was because she saw its prospects.

At least in this era, working here as a worker, she definitely wouldn't starve.

"Li Jie, I'll take you home."

Unable to decline, Shen Yao simply took the canned food, then pushed the bicycle to take Li Nian home.

About half an hour was delayed on the road; when Shen Yao returned to the Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital family courtyard, the sky outside was already somewhat dark.

The air was filled with the rich aroma of food; Shen Yao reached out and touched her somewhat shriveled belly, then hurried her steps into the door.

"Mom, this is canned food; the pork isn't fresh, I didn't spend money to buy it."

Before Yuan Li could speak, Shen Yao said everything first.

Yuan Li:...

Yuan Li choked a bit, rolled her eyes at Shen Yao, then smiled and asked kindly, "How did the exam go?"

As for the canned food in Shen Yao's hand, she directly took it to the kitchen and skillfully cut it open with a knife.

Canned meat is also meat; compared to freshly bought pork, it's easier to handle.

Shen Yao touched her chin, "Everything is under control."

Shen Ning and Shen Jin, back from school, heard this and directly squeezed together, laughing into two balls of dough.

Outside, there was noise and bustle; Yuan Li's expression relaxed, and she hurriedly told Shen Yao to wash her hands and eat.

Ordinary mixed-grain rice, a small bowl of pickled vegetables, stir-fried vinegar-sauce cabbage slices, paired with slightly salty shredded potatoes, plus two boxes of canned meat.

Meat and vegetables, perfect~

The four of them buried their heads in eating; no one spoke until all the food on the table was eaten into their bellies.

Burp~

Shen Yao lay back, slumped in the chair, rubbing her belly while sighing that times were different; originally, her bad habit of being picky about food had improved a lot.

People in this era really have no oil or grease in their bellies.

The fatty meat inside the canned food could be eaten without blinking, and it didn't even feel greasy.

Shen Yao licked her mouth corner, deeply feeling that she must become this canned factory female worker.

Their family's meat supply in the future would depend on her taking action.

"Yao Yao, come over," Yuan Li called Shen Yao to the Living Room after finishing up, while not forgetting to send Shen Ning and Shen Jin back to their Room to do homework.

Shen Yao: "... Hmm?"

"Mom, what's wrong?" Something happened?

Yuan Li stretched out a finger and pointed upward, "The matter with the Chun family's eldest daughter upstairs, do you know about it?"

Hearing it was Chun Xiao, Shen Yao nodded quickly, "I know a little, Zhao Yueyue said it this morning."

Yuan Li made a 'tch' sound, her expression full of sighs, "Such a good child, raised in the Chun family is truly a waste."

Shen Yao persuaded Yuan Li to take it in stride, as neighbors, how could they not help with this kind of thing.

"That's not what I mean, Mom is telling you, stay away from that girl Chun Xiao lately."

Yuan Li's expression was somewhat conflicted, as if she knew something but refused to say it.

Shen Yao: "...?"

When Shen Yao returned to the room in a daze, she just remembered her mom didn't let her play with Chun Xiao.

Why?

The system was already a half-dead existence, Shen Yao had no interest in asking, she might as well be a good baby and just not play with Chun Xiao.

In the next few days, Shen Yao went to school and studied honestly.

As for Chun Xiao? Her mom was still worrying too much, and after Zhao Yueyue finished speaking, she didn't show her face at all.

And Shen Yao's exam results at the Canning Factory were also smoothly announced on the weekend.

Shen Yao had extremely good luck, stepping on the score line to be recruited by the Canning Factory.

"By then you just take your graduation certificate and report to the logistics side."

Just recruited in as an Apprentice, need to work full three months before becoming a Regular Employee.

But this is also better than those Temporary Workers, the salary and benefits are not on the same level.

Smiling and thanking Li Nian for her help, Shen Yao didn't forget to stuff a bottle of Fetal Protection Pill to the other party.

Not only does it have the effect of fetal protection, it's also beneficial for fetal development.

Shen Yao herself didn't have a doctor's practicing qualification certificate, but who made her grandma a proper old traditional Chinese medicine doctor?

Shen Yao felt that with her skills from her previous life, using her grandma's reputation didn't count as swindling and deceiving.

Li Nian was very happy after receiving the pill, originally she could conceive this child only by relying on Shen Yao.

Nowadays whatever Shen Yao says, she believes, those doctors at the Hospital are all quacks.

Shen Yao didn't know Li Nian thought this way, otherwise she would definitely sigh a few times.

Li Nian, being a congenital infertile person, with current modern technology simply cannot get pregnant, it has nothing much to do with those doctors' medical skills.

Shen Yao relied on the Birth Daughter Pill given by the system to directly cheat with a cheat code.

Humming a little tune, singing a little ditty, Shen Yao carried the newly bought pork home.

Unexpectedly before entering the door, she heard the sound of quarreling in front.

Shen Yao's curiosity was attracted, she hurriedly approached to take a few looks.

Then she saw Chun Xiao's stepmother and Chun Xiao's grandparents were all arrested.

Shen Yao: "... Ah?"

"Mom, what's going on with the Chun family, I just saw" Shen Yao hadn't finished speaking, she hurriedly pulled Yuan Li to close the room door and return to the room.

Yuan Li's expression changed, "You saw it?"

Shen Yao nodded, "Just happened to bump into it head-on," it was hard to avoid.

Yuan Li sighed, "That eldest daughter of the Chun family directly sued the Chun family."

Not just the Chun family, the Zhao family next door to the Chun family probably can't run away either.

Our whole building is all trembling with fear.

Maybe because the words were already spoken, Yuan Li simply didn't hide it from Shen Yao.

After all, the Chun family matter had already caused a scene at the City Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital earlier.

Yuan Li had seen much more than Shen Yao, a few sentences made the story full of twists and turns, finally summarizing to stay honest recently, and then poured out another batch.

Shen Yao: "..."

Shen Yao really didn't know what to say, Chun Xiao, this person is indeed quite ruthless.

The Chun family wronged Chun Xiao, Chun Xiao turned around and pulled the Chun family to be unlucky together.

And the most amazing thing is, Chun Xiao has already boarded the train to go to the countryside as a sent-down youth.

Nowadays youth sent to the countryside will have their household registration moved to the countryside, even if the Chun family comes out later, they won't be able to find Chun Xiao.

After listening, Shen Yao scratched her head, and finally asked with difficulty how the Zhao family situation was.

Her relationship with Zhao Yueyue belongs to friends who cause trouble together, not particularly close, but because they live in the same Tongzilou, go to school and leave school together, the relationship is still okay.

Yuan Li shook her head, "The Zhao family people are fine, it's just that child Yueyue, she's probably going to be sent to the countryside."

The Zhao family overall was just dragged down by the Chun family, but who made the Zhao family have their own matters too.

Zhao Yueyue's original job was arranged at the City Hospital, just what Grandmother-in-law Zhou and Shen Yao said before, doing sweeping or logistics or something, not needing professional skills.

But right now the Zhao family is being watched closely, Zhao Yueyue's older brother has already been taken in, Zhao Yueyue definitely can't get in.

And the Zhao family has many people, besides Zhao Yueyue and her older brother, there are still four children and two elderly below.

Zhao's father and Zhao's mother can't transfer the job to Zhao Yueyue, otherwise the whole family would have to drink the northwest wind.

In summary, what Zhao Yueyue can do is just study honestly and then go directly to the countryside as a sent-down youth.

Shen Yao: "..."

Never expected, they just ate some melon earlier, but ended up being implicated themselves.

Shen Yao saw Zhao Yueyue again, this person was leaning on the desk crying uncontrollably.

Shen Yao didn't say much, just said if going to the countryside then choose the Northeast.

Although the Northeast is cold, its products are abundant, with great mountains and dense forests, so no one will starve there.

If you go south, even if you don't find the environment uncomfortable, doing farm work all year round without rest is a hardship you cannot bear.

Turning around, Shen Yao led Zhao Yueyue to a corner outside and spoke softly about her views, not forgetting to slip another fifty yuan to her.

"Keep this money; it's also the pocket money I've saved up over all these years."

They say a poor family has a rich road; once you leave Jing Shi and go to an unfamiliar place, having money in hand is the safest.

Shen Yao still told a lie; her money was all earned by selling supplies stored in her space at the Black Market.

Shen Yao still had various useful coupons in her hand, but because of her current identity, she couldn't directly stuff them to Zhao Yueyue, as she couldn't explain it clearly.

Better to give more money; spending it sparingly later will be enough for Zhao Yueyue to cope with the initial difficulties.

Lowering her head to wipe away tears, Zhao Yueyue said thank you to Shen Yao in a muffled voice.

"You know my family's situation; after I leave, there's no counting on them."

Once I arrive in the Northeast and settle down, I'll write you a letter and send you things."

Zhao Yueyue, who already regarded Shen Yao as her own sister, swore to treat Shen Yao well.

From the time her family's situation occurred until now, Shen Yao was still the one who cared about her most (and gave her the most practical things).

Shen Yao patted Zhao Yueyue's shoulder, "Once I start work on my end, I'll send you some good things."

Zhao Yueyue won't be sent down to the countryside until after graduation; by then, Shen Yao giving her a few cans of food will be acceptable.

June is graduation season, and also the time of parting.

Shen Yao, who had already officially started work at the Canning Factory, got up early and ran to the Train Station to see Zhao Yueyue off.

She carried several iron boxes in her hand, containing various flavors of canned food inside.

"Keep them safe; once you go to Bei Fang, take care of yourself, and if anything happens, be sure to write me a letter."

Shen Yao stood by the station side, shouting and waving her hand, until the train Zhao Yueyue was on left, then she turned around and went to the Canning Factory.

It wasn't that she absolutely had to keep in contact with Zhao Yueyue, but this era was special.

Shen Yao planned that once Reform and Opening Up took off like a rocket, she would have to accumulate personal connections in advance.

Besides, she worked at the Canning Factory, and Zhao Yueyue was going to the resource-rich Northeast.

Who knows, by then the two of them might join forces strongly and use their connections to seek benefits for both sides.

The Canning Factory—although canned food was easy to sell, the flavors of canned food in this era were indeed monotonous.

Shen Yao might be able to rely on the Northeast's vast land and abundant resources' natural advantage to fight for a few more production lines for the Jing Shi Canning Factory.

"Little Shen, you're here."

Hearing someone greet her, Shen Yao reflexively showed a smile.

"Sister Zhou"

She was the Group Leader in charge of their workshop, a very serious and earnest person.

Shen Yao benefited from taking pills like candy beans, making her work incredibly easy.

Since ancient times, excellent individuals have always been favored by leaders.

Shen Yao was no exception; Zhou Shujuan showed extra regard for Shen Yao, and occasionally Shen Yao even received Zhou Shujuan's guidance.

Changing into white work uniforms, Shen Yao and Zhou Shujuan entered the factory together and began the boring work of collecting and sorting.

"Little Shen, after we finish work later, let's go to the canteen; there's Braised Pork today."

Zhou Shujuan came over to greet her softly, and Shen Yao put down the work she had mostly finished, responded, then turned around and followed her.

After arriving at the Counting Group and reporting the quantity she had packed, Zhou Shujuan praised Shen Yao as talented and capable.

"If you keep working like this, you won't need three months; one month will be enough to become a regular employee."

So talented and capable, one person did the work of two or even three people.

The way Zhou Shujuan looked at Shen Yao was just like seeing a great treasure.

Shen Yao smiled shyly, thinking to herself that she had eaten so many Body Strengthening Pills that taking on five opponents single-handedly was no problem, so naturally she could finish the work quickly and well.

Moreover, it was piecework—more work, more pay; Shen Yao had no need to lie flat and slack off.