Chapter 1154: Nanluoguxiang

Nanluoguxiang

Red Star Sihe Academy

Song Yulan pointed at the sack under the cupboard and said, "Weiguo, look at this."

"What is it?"

Cao Weiguo opened the sack and saw dried dates, walnuts, and peanuts inside.

"Where did this come from?"

"My third uncle sent it over this afternoon."

Once Cao Weiguo heard this, he understood; these things didn't come for free.

It must be that Song's third uncle is anxious about his son's job.

Cao Weiguo: "Put the things away! What job do you think would be suitable for Song Hu if he entered the Rolling Mill?"

Song Yulan said, "As long as he can get into the factory to work, anything is better than earning work points at home."

Earning work points in the countryside is exhausting, and after a busy year, one doesn't end up with much money.

But once in the city, as long as one converts from agricultural to non-agricultural status, one can eat commodity grain, and a month's salary is more than a year's work in the countryside.

Ever since Song Xiong entered the Rolling Mill to work, who in the whole village doesn't envy them?

Now the village says the Song family's ancestral grave is emitting blue smoke; otherwise, how could the eldest of the Song family enter the city to work?

If it weren't for the fact that Song Xiong was already married, the matchmakers would probably have worn down the Song family's threshold.

Cao Weiguo hugged Song Yulan's waist: "We are all relatives; how can I not put in more effort? Isn't Song Hu a militia member in the commune? I'll see if I can pull some strings to arrange him into the Security Section."

"Security Section!"

Song Yulan's eyes brightened: "If he can get into the Security Section, that would be great."

The Security Section these days is a law enforcement department, responsible for the safety and security management of the Rolling Mill and its surroundings, with the power to handle illegal incidents...

For example, if an illegal incident occurs at the Red Star Sihe Academy, the Security Section has the power to handle it.

The wind is about to rise soon; if Song Hu enters the Security Section, he could also be of some help to Cao Weiguo.

Back courtyard

Shazhu is hitting walls everywhere outside; he can't even give away the pastries he bought with money.

In the end, these pastries benefited the Deaf Old Lady, who ate them with a beaming face: "Eldest Uncle! Look, Zhuzi is becoming more sensible. We must hurry and find him a wife."

Yi Zhonghai nodded hypocritically: "Hmm! Indeed! I think with our Zhuzi's conditions, he should at least find a young, unmarried girl in the city with a formal job."

The Deaf Old Lady thought for a moment and said, "Eldest Uncle! What do you think of Liu Zhaodi, the eldest daughter of Liu Hong in our alley?"

Yi Zhonghai blurted out: "That girl who works at the Parts Factory? That won't do, right? That girl is built like a tank! Would Zhuzi be able to fancy her?"

Regardless of whether Shazhu fancies her or not, Yi Zhonghai certainly doesn't.

Because he knows the girl's personality—she is a total tiger at home.

If this girl were to marry Shazhu, wouldn't Shazhu be kept under her thumb in the future?

The Deaf Old Lady smiled and said, "That girl's sturdy build shows she is healthy. I heard that girl is very capable, and the key is that she has wide hips; she'll definitely be able to give Zhuzi a big, fat son."

Unlike Yi Zhonghai, who is full of selfishness, the Deaf Old Lady is wholeheartedly looking out for Shazhu.

No matter what Yi Zhonghai says, she has the intention of introducing the Liu girl to Shazhu.

Liu family

Liu Guangtian is begging the Second Uncle and Second Aunt: "Dad! Mom! I beg you! Please help me out!"

The Second Aunt frowned: "I want to help you, but there isn't that much money at home."

Liu Haizhong: "I'm a seventh-grade worker and I haven't even ridden a bicycle; you're an apprentice and you want to ride a bicycle? Where do you get the nerve?"

Liu Guangtian said: "Dad! I don't want a bicycle to show off! I want it to get you a daughter-in-law!"

It turns out Liu Guangtian is pursuing a girl in the Personnel Section and wants a bicycle to save face.

Liu Haizhong snorted: "You go date, you go date—what does that have to do with a bicycle? What's the matter? You can't date without a bicycle?"

Liu Guangtian: "That's not it, but with a bicycle, the chances are higher, right? Think about it, I ride a bicycle and take the girl for a ride—how much face would that be!"

Liu Haizhong sneered: "Pah! You don't look like much, but your thoughts are quite beautiful. You'd have face, but our family would be out of money."

Liu Guangtian was agitated: "Dad! How can our family have no money! My salary, your salary—added up over the years, it's not a small amount. Don't try to fob me off with 'no money'."

Liu Haizhong: "Does our family not eat, drink, or spend? Did the clothes and shoes you're wearing fall from the sky? New people, new things, new country—earn your own money and spend it yourself. If you want a bicycle, use your own ability; don't think about digging into the family's money."

The Second Aunt persuaded: "Second son, it's not easy for the family to save some money, so don't make things difficult for your dad. Besides, you don't necessarily need a bicycle to date. If you want to ride and take your date for a spin, you can borrow one; it's not like there are no bicycles in our courtyard."

Liu Guangtian said unhappily: "You are all biased. When my big brother got married, you bought a bicycle just like that. Why is it not okay when it comes to me?"

Liu Haizhong pulled a long face: "You deserve to be compared to your big brother! Your big brother is a cadre! What are you! If you can become a cadre, I'll push a bicycle back for you even if I have to smash the pots and sell the iron!"

Liu Guangtian said unconvinced: "If you had supported me through high school and spent money to help me pull strings, I could be a cadre too!"

Liu Guangqi is a high school graduate, and plus, one of the leaders in his unit is Liu Haizhong's apprentice, so he became a workshop group leader without much effort.

Liu Haizhong said with a gloomy face: "Are you trying to climb onto the roof and uncover the tiles if you aren't beaten for three days? No matter the reason! Your big brother's ability to become a leader is his own skill! You are just not as good as your big brother! If you dare to talk back to me again, believe it or not, I'll slap you!"

Liu Guangtian was so scared he didn't dare to speak, got up angrily, returned to his room, and sat on the bed sulking.

"Brother! I told you long ago! It's useless to ask Mom and Dad about buying a bicycle."

"In Mom and Dad's eyes, there's only Big Brother; the two of us aren't even their biological children."

Liu Guangfu said with resentment: "If we want to live a good life, we can only rely on ourselves. We can't get any benefit from Mom and Dad."

Liu Guangtian: "I know I have to rely on myself, but my monthly salary is only twenty-something, and I have to pay for living expenses. Where would I get the money to buy a bicycle?"

Liu Guangfu: "Brother! I heard that Chi Ping'an and Lu Jin Peng have earned a lot of extra money following Brother Weiguo. Do you want to go find Brother Weiguo for help and let him give you some opportunities to earn extra money?"

When Cao Weiguo does procurement for the factory, he often uses Chi Ping'an and Lu Jin Peng to help haul goods.

This way, it's convenient to mix in private goods, and secondly, it saves trouble.

Of course, Chi Ping'an and Lu Jin Peng don't help haul goods for free; they get paid every time.

Don't underestimate this bit of pay; hauling two or three times is enough for their family's monthly expenses.

People in the courtyard know about these things to some extent and also envy the extra money Chi Ping'an and Lu Jin Peng earn.

Unfortunately, this opportunity to earn extra money is given by Cao Weiguo, and their relationship with Cao Weiguo is distant, so even if they are envious, there's nothing they can do.

Liu Guangtian also knows about these things. After his younger brother's reminder, he immediately perked up: "Your suggestion is good. I'll go find Brother Weiguo tomorrow! Even if I have to beg, I'll beg Brother Weiguo to give me some work! From today on! I, Liu Guangtian, will be self-reliant! I must let Mom and Dad know that I, Liu Guangtian, am more promising than Liu Guangqi!" ===== CHAPTER 1156 =====