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We currently assist in managing three businesses. Even the smallest braised meat shop has more than 10 people, and the cannery sometimes has dozens of people. The largest business right now is the machinery factory, with nearly 400 employees and managers combined, and we are still expanding.
Getting someone into these organizations is as simple as saying a few words.
That's why He Yuzhu was able to suggest finding Xu Wude a job.
"Arrange a job for me?" Xu Wude asked, somewhat incredulously.
He Yuzhu nodded: "Of course, it's not a very high salary. It's only the temporary worker's salary of 18 yuan a month."
Xu Wude frowned immediately, silently weighing the situation in his mind.
A regular temporary worker earns about 18 yuan a month, but if you're doing odd jobs, you might not even earn 18 yuan.
Although he had the skill to project movies, it was difficult to find a job as a projectionist because everyone had their own specific role.
If you listen to He Yuzhu, you'll only get 18 yuan a month, which is much less than the 30 yuan you got from Yi Zhonghai.
However, I didn't expect to get another 30 yuan.
He frowned and said, "But 18 yuan is much less than 30 yuan."
Liu Haizhong advised, "That's quite a lot. It's enough for you two to live on. Your three children are all grown up, so you don't need to spend too much money."
Although Liu Haizhong is a complete idiot, he can still do basic arithmetic.
Previously, Yi Zhonghai gave the Xu family 30 yuan a month, but the Xu family never needed the money and saved most of it.
That money was enough for Xu Damao and his sister to get married and have a happy celebration. Just 18 yuan was enough for the two of them to live on.
Yi Zhonghai also advised, "I think Zhu Zi's idea is quite good. It's not easy to find a job at this time."
Xu Wude also said, "Who can spend 18 dollars?"
He Yuzhu picked up the conversation and said, "It's not much, so from now on, Lao Yi will give Grandpa Xu twelve yuan every month to make up the thirty."
He Yuzhu certainly wouldn't easily stand up for Yi Zhonghai and solve this big problem for him.
The proposed solution was to have Xu Wude go to work, and Yi Zhonghai would not contribute thirty yuan, but only twelve yuan, which would be more than half less than the original thirty yuan.
He Yuzhu certainly wanted Yi Zhonghai to continue contributing 30, but Xu Wude had already been released from prison, and Yi Zhonghai would definitely not be willing to continue to support the Xu family in this way.
Then reduce cash expenditures and make him pay less.
This way, both sides compromised; Hüwood could go to work and not really stay at home doing nothing.
Yi Zhonghai, too, cannot escape the quagmire and must continue to bleed.
Yi Zhonghai didn't want to spend a single penny, and upon hearing He Yuzhu's suggestion, he exclaimed, "Why should I have to pay twelve?"
He Yuzhu said, "This is my suggestion. If you don't agree, it doesn't matter. Just pretend I didn't say anything."
"This..." Yi Zhonghai didn't know what to say.
He was willing to pay this money, but if he didn't, Xu Wude would keep bothering him every few days.
If I pay this amount, I'll have to give it to them every month, and it still hurts me deeply.
At 12 yuan a month, that's 144 yuan a year. With a little more, you could buy a bicycle.
Xu Wude glanced gratefully at He Yuzhu, thinking that He was speaking up for Yi Zhonghai. He didn't expect that he was the one who benefited and could get Yi Zhonghai's 12 yuan for free.
"Okay, I can't think of any other good way to solve the problem."
"But 12 yuan is too much, I still have a family to support."
He Yuzhu said, "This isn't much. I haven't even asked you for the money to find a job for Grandpa Xu yet."
At this time, the job arranged by the neighborhood committee is free, but if you find a job on your own, you always have to spend some money on bribes. The amount varies, but even the smallest amount will cost a hundred or so yuan, while some can cost three or five hundred yuan.
Yi Zhonghai remained silent again, repeatedly weighing He Yuzhu's proposal in his mind.
He Daqing said, "Why don't you two just keep arguing? Don't you remember how your two families treated Zhuzi before? He even got you a job, and some people can just pretend nothing happened."
Although the job was given to Xu Wude, it was actually to solve Yi Zhonghai's problem. But Yi Zhonghai pretended to be deaf and dumb and didn't show any reaction.
He Daqing's words made Yi Zhonghai feel awkward, so he said, "Don't worry, I'm not that kind of person. We just haven't reached an agreement yet."
Xu Wude said, "I appreciate Zhu Zi's kindness, and I will give him a gift later. I want to thank Zhu Zi for helping me."
Yi Zhonghai originally thought he could just gloss over the matter, since he had been tricked by He Yuzhu several times before and had spent a lot of money.
However, with He Daqing and Xu Wude acting in concert like this, if he agreed to the plan, he would have to accept He Yuzhu's favor and couldn't just remain silent.
It seems I can't afford to pay this money now.
After much deliberation, Yi Zhonghai was reluctant to agree with He Yuzhu's plan, but he had no better solution. Nevertheless, he still wanted to try his best.
“I agree to this method in principle, but 12 yuan a month is too much. I’m not rich.”
"You're not rich? Those two kids must get a lot of money every month!"
Yi Zhonghai was speechless with frustration. After the widow returned to the capital, Yi Zhonghai devoted a great deal of effort to the two children, teaching them step by step.
The two quickly became apprentices and have now completed their three-year apprenticeship. They have also been assigned levels and are earning more than 30 yuan a month.
Yi Zhonghai simply shouted, "12 yuan is too much. I can only give you 8 yuan a month."
Xu Wude naturally disagreed and started arguing with Yi Zhonghai again. The argument escalated, and Liu Haizhong quickly stood up to separate them, saying:
“How old are you to still be arguing like this? How about this, Lao Yi will give Lao Xu 10 yuan every month from now on.”
Yi Zhonghai argued a few more times, but seeing that everyone agreed with the method, he could only nod in agreement.
"What did you mean you'll have to give him 10 yuan every month from now on?" Widow Bai asked, quite surprised by what Zhong Hai had said.
Yi Zhonghai nodded and said helplessly, "This is already the best outcome."
"Is 10 yuan no money? How are your two sons going to get married?"
"Old Xu keeps causing trouble every day, there's nothing I can do about it."
Yi Zhonghai advised, "This is 20 yuan less than the previous 30 yuan a month, which is already very good."
The white widow looked extremely unwilling; when would this ever end?
Xu Wude was not like Lao Yi. After thanking him repeatedly, he went home and asked his wife to buy wine and groceries.
Although supplies are tight right now, apart from food being rationed, other daily necessities are readily available, and I quickly bought pork, beef, mutton, and other meats.
Once the meal was almost ready, Xu Damao was asked to invite everyone over and treat them to a good meal and drinks.
The next day, as soon as He Yuzhu entered the office, Xu Xiaomei knocked on the door and came in, saying, "Thank you for helping my dad find a job."
"These are minor matters, and there are no outsiders involved."
After He Yuzhu finished speaking, he beckoned her over.
This time, Xu Xiaomei was very decisive and did not hesitate. She went directly behind the desk and stood next to He Yuzhu.
He let He Yuzhu hold her little hand and play with it.
"This is so good!"
Xu Xiaomei pouted, cursing He Yuzhu, who had taken advantage of her, a thousand times in her mind, before asking, "Did you arrange for my dad to come to this factory? What can my dad do at his age?"
He Yuzhu would certainly not let Xu Wude work in the machine factory, nor would he want him to work in the cannery or the braised meat factory. He said, "Oh, he's too old. He can't possibly learn to operate a lathe; he wouldn't be able to learn it anyway."
Xu Xiaomei was immediately conflicted. She had thought the same thing before: even if he had three years, he might not be able to learn it.
But apart from operating the lathe, all the other jobs were too hard and tiring, so he asked, "Then what are you going to do with my dad?"
"this..."
He Yuzhu just smiled as he looked at her.
Xu Xiaomei had long been used to He Yuzhu playing with her fingers and could remain calm, but now, under his gaze, her pretty face flushed slightly.
She retorted angrily, "Then what do you want?"
He Yuzhu retorted, "What do you think?"
Thinking of the embarrassing parts, Xu Xiaomei suddenly felt she couldn't stay any longer and shouted, "Anyway, I don't care. You were the one who said you would give my dad a job. It's not like I begged you."
As she turned to leave, He Yuzhu simply reached out and pulled Xu Xiaomei to the side, then wrapped his arm around her, causing her to fall into his lap.
"You bad guy, you stinky..."
The word "hooligan" was cut off before it could be uttered.
Xu Xiaomei was immediately taken aback. She struggled to get out of He Yuzhu's arms, ran to the door, and turned back to curse him as a filthy hooligan.
He Yuzhu said, "I'll have your dad feed the pigs."
"Hmph, I don't care. I don't care if I don't give him a job."
Anyway, with the ten yuan promised by Yi Zhonghai and the savings at home, it's fine not to go to work.
Xu Xiaomei said, "If you bully me like this again, I'll tell my sister."
After saying that, he turned and left the house, slamming the door shut behind him.
He Yuzhu was actually quite happy. Xu Xiaomei wasn't angry at all about tasting the lipstick again today; she was just still very shy.
This is already a very good result.
With the Spring Festival approaching, Xu Wude didn't directly talk to He Yuzhu about work; he decided to wait until after the New Year.
He Yuzhu visited relatives before the Lunar New Year and made arrangements for the factory. He's been quite busy lately and hasn't had time to flirt with Xu Xiaomei. Before he knew it, it was the last day before the Lunar New Year.