Chapter 322: Nan Yi Looks for Yang Qing

Nan Yi walked all the way to Yang Qing's house, feeling empty‑handed and uneasy.

But Liang Ladi said nothing could be taken, so he could only go with his neck stiffened.

When he arrived at the backyard and saw the family eating grapes, he felt even more embarrassed.

Yang Qing saw Nan Yi and quickly waved.

"Nan Yi's here, come sit, come sit."

Chen Hong tacitly brought a stool for Nan Yi.

Nan Yi felt very embarrassed, awkwardly rubbing his hands.

"Sorry to disturb, sorry to disturb."

Yang Qing picked up a bunch of grapes and thrust it into his hand.

"They're all home‑grown, don't be polite."

"To be honest, since you married Liang Ladi, you haven't come to my neighborhood many times."

"Liang Ladi used to have a very good relationship with us."

Nan Yi forced a smile; over the years, they have learned to bow their heads and lower their waists.

"Both of us work at the Mechanical Factory; the road is far, we return after dark, it's not good to disturb you, and in the past two years there has been a streamlining—fewer people, but the tasks haven't decreased, so we're busier than before."

Yang Qing clearly caught the word "far" in that explanation; he and Liang Ladi correspond by letter, so they obviously understood what Nan Yi meant.

That was laying the groundwork for what followed.

Yang Qing went along with his words.

"Indeed, both of you are at the Mechanical Factory, and the factory is that far from here, truly exhausting."

"Moreover, you have four children; Da Mao and Er Mao are also in school, the daily pick‑ups and drop‑offs are quite a hassle and waste too much time."

"If not, just use connections to transfer the two of them to Hongxing Elementary School."

Nan Yi gave a wry smile.

"It's not that simple; our relationship is within the Mechanical Factory, and the children's schooling is arranged at the Mechanical Factory Affiliated Elementary School."

"To get into Hongxing Elementary, we'd have to rent a house from the Jiedao."

"Or transfer our work connections there."

Yang Qing pretended to look regretful.

"This arrangement is a bit unreasonable."

"It should follow the principle of proximity; how can work be used as a restriction?"

Nan Yi explained.

"Mainly because Liang Ladi didn't originally live here; when the children were born, the household registration was placed over there."

Yang Qing looked at Chen Hong.

"Daughter‑in‑law, can the Jiedao handle this?"

Chen Hong thought for a moment.

"It should be that the original Jiedao issues a relocation certificate, then our Jiedao processes a relocation‑in."

"That way, even if they register in Hongxing Jiedao, they can enroll in school."

Yang Qing turned his gaze back to Nan Yi.

"You two, find time to get this sorted out."

Nan Yi continued to be at a loss.

"Sigh, both of us are at the Mechanical Factory, can't look after them."

"Having them study here, with four children, we still feel uneasy."

"That's why it's delayed."

Yang Qing gave a scrutinizing look; the game was about to start, and he offered a step.

"So what do you mean?"

Nan Yi's eyes flickered, several times about to speak then stopped.

Chen Hong was growing impatient watching.

"If you have something, speak up; why are you being so shy?"

Nan Yi's face flushed, and then he spoke.

"I heard the Agricultural Machinery Factory is opening a new canteen."

"Not sure if they're lacking chefs or not?"

Yang Qing suppressed a laugh and said seriously.

"The Agricultural Machinery Factory indeed plans to open a second canteen and hire chefs, but this requires registering with the Jiedao; after the Jiedao reviews, it will hand the list to us, and once our factory's HR deems it fine, we will ask the Jiedao to issue an introduction letter, and only then can one take the job."

He neither said he agreed nor refused.

The bewildered Nan Yi was at a loss.

Chen Hong, seeing he didn't grasp Yang Qing's meaning, pointed out to him.

"Go back and register with the Jiedao; after the Jiedao gives you an introduction letter, take it to the Mechanical Factory to handle the personnel file transfer."

"As long as your factory agrees to your departure, then you can be hired."

Nan Yi still didn't understand what the two of them meant—did they agree or not?

He probed a few more times, but Yang Qing kept sidestepping the topic.

Seeing no progress, he couldn't stay seated and prepared to go back and tell Liang Ladi.

This is something they said they wouldn't agree to, so he can't blame them.

After seeing Nan Yi off, Chen Hong couldn't help but say.

This Nan Yi is a bit simple, ah.

Yang Qing, however, did not make fun of Nan Yi, but instead sighed.

We have too many things that come like clouds and go like fog, so we can't keep up with others.

Think about it: in a system, up and down, many things rely on guessing, so his efficiency could be high.

So much energy and time are wasted in here; who can still peacefully work on technology?

And if we add that their superiors are people who fundamentally don't understand technology and lack technological foresight.

And then they go on about dedication, sharing, collective stuff.

This will stifle the enthusiasm of many people.

Ah..........

Yang Qing's sigh made Chen Hong's heart leap; this is reactionary talk.

Shut up, do you even have the right to say that?

Don't think that just because you've achieved some results, you represent the truth.

You aren't even a fart.

If I hear you talking about this again, I'll whip you.

Yang Qing gave an embarrassed laugh.

Oh dear, my mouth's all loose, since there's no outsider, let me.........

Chen Hong glared at him again.

Even without outsiders, it's not allowed; don't even think about it.

You're not even allowed to dream about it.

I think you're getting full of yourself.

When you used to live like a dog, how come you never felt sentimental?

I think you're just stuffed.

If you can't control yourself, then quit your job at the Agricultural Machinery Factory and stay home to take care of the kids.

I'm supporting you.

If you keep overstepping, I might have to uphold righteousness and kill kin.

The old lady nodded.

Hong Hong is right, you punk, you've had it too easy, lacking reverence.

It might also be that you've schemed too much, succeeding every time, making you think you're a master strategist.

There's no wall that doesn't let wind through, and no hidden flaw that can't be revealed.

Others ignoring you might not be because you're being covert, but just because they think you have some value and can't be bothered to expose you.

Yang Qing broke out in a cold sweat; he still hasn't truly integrated into this world, always thinking he's detached from worldly affairs.

How could you not know? Once you've entered the arena, you're nothing but a pawn.

Detachment is merely your illusion.

This isn't the first time he's made this mistake; he's warned himself before, but he still makes this mistake.

Does he not know the seriousness of the matter? He does.

But why does it still happen?

Why?

Arrogance, a weakness of human nature, does not change with your knowledge.

Instead, it will be amplified by your knowledge.

He said sincerely.

Grandma, daughter-in-law, thank you.

From now on, I will definitely keep my mouth in check; you guys supervise.

If I offend again, daughter-in-law, you'll break my leg.

Chen Hong snorted, letting him off this once.

But that distrustful gaze shows her inner worry.