Chapter 96 Crying
"Dongxu, this won't do! My salary is so low, I give mom three dollars a month for retirement, and I have to save four dollars for lunch.

That only leaves 15.5 yuan, and we still have to buy food, oil, salt, sauce, vinegar, water, electricity, coal, and vegetables.

Plus you spent more than five dollars, and you still have to give it to mom. Life is already tight, so how can I have money to give you?"

Chen Bihua felt uncomfortable when talking about this. Her medical treatment and pregnancy check-ups were free, but she didn't save any money either.

"Give me less, two cents, and I'll keep three cents. We can have a bowl of pork noodles tomorrow."

Chen Bihua was stunned when Jia Dongxu said this.

"Oh my god, Dongxu hid three cents and asked me for money to eat out again."

Chen Bihua's shout immediately woke up Jia Zhang.

"Dongxu! If you keep on being naughty, I'll beat you to death."

Jia Zhang couldn't bear it any longer, so she got out of bed, picked up her shoe, rushed over, hit Jia Dongxu in the face several times.

"Mom, stop hitting me. I don't want money, so I'll go to work. I'll go back to work in the factory. I'll only get four dollars a month and I'll eat in the cafeteria."

Jia Dongxu regretted his decision and wanted to go back to the factory to drill screw holes. Life would be so good then!
"It's too late. You've only been retired due to illness for half a month, and you want to go back to take over your job. You think the steel mill is owned by our family?

You can go to work if you want, but after you finish your housework, find a job yourself. You can forget about going back to the steel mill."

Jia Zhang was still thinking about waiting for Bihua to give birth and then she would take over the job. Even though she was old, it would be great if she could still be a worker and earn money.

"Mom, where can I find a job? I'm sick and the neighborhood office won't arrange one for me."

Jia Dongxu was kneeling on the ground, his face covered with shoe prints. He really wanted to go to work and earn money.

"If he doesn't arrange it for you, go ask your brother. Li Zhiguo is a smart guy. Look at that shameless He Daqing. He relies on Li Zhiguo's ideas and his brother to earn nearly a hundred yuan a month, which is higher than the salary of an old man.

That would be such a great life. I would have eaten so much that I would have gained so much money that I could have given Li Zhiguo money to celebrate his birthday. "

Jia Zhang became more and more excited as she spoke. This was a good idea, but she didn't have the money to buy a tricycle, so she had to go to Li Zhiguo to find a solution.

"Let me go and ask Li Zhiguo for help. I won't go. He is not a good person."

Jia Dongxu shook his head. The hatred of having his wife taken away was irreconcilable. How could he just forget it?

"He's not a good person? He's very kind to your mother and your wife, but you just don't know how to appreciate a good person."

Jia Zhang muttered to herself and hit her son with the sole of her shoe a few more times.

"Mom, stop hitting me. I'll go. Tomorrow I'll go ask Li Zhiguo to teach me how to make money."

Jia Dongxu didn't dare to fight back. A general meeting of the entire hospital had just been held. If he dared to hit his mother, he would definitely be beaten by everyone in the hospital.

"That's right, you take a rest and get up to make breakfast tomorrow morning.

Mom is asleep too, and I have to go shopping for groceries early tomorrow morning. It's all because of you, such a worry."

Jia Zhang hadn't fallen asleep at all. She waited until her son and daughter-in-law had rested before she secretly got up and hid the pension money in a secluded place. It's safe now, right?

……

The next day, after everyone who had to go to work in the hospital left, it became quiet again.

Jia Dongxu's face was covered with bruises. He covered his face with one hand and ran to the backyard while no one was paying attention.

As a result, the door of Li's house was closed and the little man had not yet gotten up.

God knows, he has already cooked breakfast and finished his housework. How can someone be so lazy?

For a while, Jia Dongxu wandered around outside the Li family's house.

"Jia Dongxu, go find Li Zhiguo. It's almost time. Go to the window and wake him up!"

The second aunt couldn't bear to watch it anymore, so she came out of the house to give people some advice.

"I called him?"

Jia Dongxu still couldn't bring himself to do it. Why?

"What's the big deal? Your wife often wakes him up. Go quickly. Otherwise, if you wait here, it might be noon already.

It's also your bad luck that Xiao Jingru is not here, otherwise you could ask her to call someone."

Second Aunt also watched Jia Dongxu grow up. How could he become like this? Look at his face, he must have been beaten last night. He's almost going to be a father, but this is ridiculous. He has no face at all.

"Ugh!"

Jia Dongxu sighed and had to go to the window of Li's house. Thinking of Qin Huairu sleeping in the house every day, his heart felt like bleeding.

"Li, Li Zhiguo, it's time to get up. It's getting late. Li Zhiguo..."

"Oh my god, this is Jia Dongxu?"

Li Zhiguo woke up in the room and heard the sound outside the window. He wondered what was going on. He didn't book this wake-up service!

"Dongxu, why are you looking for me so early in the morning?"

Li Zhiguo came out of the house carrying a kettle, a basin and a washcloth on his shoulders.

But now I was thinking that I was not used to not having Xiao Jingru at home. I would go and pick her up later.

"Li Zhiguo, my mother asked me to ask you if there is any way to make money, just like Uncle He's family."

Jia Dongxu suddenly felt less embarrassed. It was not like he had been here before. He had even helped in the kitchen. At least Qin Huairu didn't see him today.

"Ok!"

Li Zhiguo responded, put down the basin, took out toiletries from it, and began to rinse his mouth.

Now Jia Dongxu felt embarrassed and stood aside, not knowing what to do.

It was the second aunt who kindly reminded him, "Jia Dongxu, why are you still standing there? Go rinse your face with water. You have no eyesight at all. You are much worse than your wife."

"okay!"

Jia Dongxu was timid and submissive, with wounds on his face. The last three cents in his pocket were taken away by his mother. Even if he wanted to run away, he couldn't even buy a steamed bun as dry food.

"Pooh!"

Li Zhiguo spit out the liquid and smeared it, then rinsed his mouth and started to wash his face. When he was done, he handed the basin to the second aunt and asked her to help clean up.

"You guys chat, I'll wait and help you clean up later."

The second aunt didn't leave with the basin. She wanted to find out the inside story. There was something to brag about.

"Okay!"

Li Zhiguo looked around and found no stools outside.

"Brother Li, I have some here."

Tang Chunyan was carrying a stool and had originally come out to bask in the sun, but she happened to hear the gossip.

"Chunyan, thank you! I'm sick, so I can't stand for long. Please bear with me."

Li Zhiguo sat down naturally, with Damao's wife on one side and the second aunt on the other.

"Dongxu, let's talk. You can tell me whatever you want. Given the relationship between your wife and I, I will definitely help you if I can. Besides, you are my brother!"

There's nothing he can do about it; the hospital is his home turf and he's just that popular.

Jia Dongxu was standing now, but he always felt inferior to others, but business was more important.

"Li Zhiguo, I just want to find a job to earn some money to support my family. My illness doesn't have much of an impact on me."

“Dongxu, your situation is a bit difficult.

You originally had a bright future and had an old man as your master, but you didn't know how to cherish such good conditions.

Now it’s hard for you to go back to the factory, are you sick? "

Li Zhiguo was not talking nonsense. Taking over a job is not like playing house. It is not a big deal to replace someone, but it is difficult to change them back.

"That's what my mom said. Can you think of a way for me to make some money?"

Jia Dongxu's mind was full of making money. Otherwise, he would not even dare to think about the life without a penny in his pocket.

"It's actually very simple to make money. Just bring your father-in-law and your brother-in-law into the city."

He was not lying. A family is a small capital. In ancient times, the whole family supported one person to pass the imperial examinations and obtain official titles. Now, the whole family supports one son-in-law.

Jia Dongxu shook his head, "That won't work. My eldest brother-in-law has already married and moved out. Bihua's parents don't know anything and can't find a job in the city.

Otherwise, you should help me find a job!"

"That's difficult if you put it that way. I'm idle too, with nothing to do."

Li Zhiguo naturally has a way to find a job for Jia Dongxu, but the Dongxu brothers are still immature, have not suffered enough, and have not gained enlightenment, so it is useless for them to work.

"Oh, is there really nothing we can do?"

Jia Dongxu was about to cry. When would this day ever end?

Looking at Li Zhiguo's expression, Second Aunt guessed that there was a way, but he just didn't want to say it.

She wouldn't be willing to do that either. Just coming here with nothing and expecting to make money is not such a cheap thing.

Li Zhiguo thought for a while and said, "Dongxu, one of the five most progressive young people in our hospital.

I have gone ahead and am living a good life now, but I can't forget you.

As for Lao Cai, he was a hard worker. He earned money by riding a tricycle and even gained weight.

Sha Zhu is a cook. He also rides a tricycle on weekdays and weekends. I heard that he has saved a lot of pocket money.

Now it's your turn. What's wrong with you? Your partner was snatched away by someone else, and you finally got another wife, but she can't even support you.

Tell me, do you have the nerve to say you are my brother when you go out?"

Jia Dongxu almost clenched his fist and said, "How dare you say that? You stole my girlfriend from me."

Second Aunt knew that the bad boy had not changed and was still so immoral and shameless.

Tang Chunyan, however, enjoyed listening to it and found it interesting to see Brother Li scolding someone.

"Then you forgot Xu Damao. He also does laundry and cooking every day, and his life is no better than mine!" Jia Dongxu was good at math and knew that one person was missing.

"Don't be impatient. I was just about to say that Brother Damao is better than you in one skill: he is a projectionist.

If you become a regular employee, you will be considered an eighth-level projectionist, with a monthly salary of 35.5 yuan, which is 2.5 yuan more than what we make as fitters. A first-level projectionist will earn 99 yuan, the same as an eighth-level worker in our workshop.

You are sick now, and working in the workshop may not be suitable for you. I think you can find a way to let Xu Damao teach you how to project movies.

When you learn it, you can work in a movie theater instead of a propaganda department. You can earn money just by sitting there without getting exposed to the sun or the wind. "

Li Zhiguo decided to divert the trouble away and let Jia Dongxu pester Xu Damao for a while while he enjoyed some free time.

It seems that Jia Zhang is determined to go to the factory to work, support herself, and not cause trouble to the hospital.

"Li Zhiguo, what you just said makes a lot of sense! I've watched the movies played in the theater on your birthday. They're quite simple. You just need to crank them by hand, and it's not tiring to sit there."

Jia Dongxu started to think that he might really be able to become a projectionist. He would be respected wherever he went, and he could often drink with his superiors and occasionally receive gifts. This would be simply too good to be true.

"Isn't it? So, go find Damao! This is the only way that works for you right now. You're my brother, otherwise I wouldn't be so considerate of you."

Li Zhiguo couldn't say for sure. What if Jia Dongxu really learned it?
It’s probably unlikely. Xu Damao is definitely unwilling to teach. Then he will be in conflict with the Jia family, and he will have nothing to do with it!
"Li Zhiguo, thank you. When I become a projectionist, I will also show you a movie on your birthday."

Jia Dongxu left happily and went back to report the situation to his mother.

At this time, Tang Chunyan said, "Li Zhiguo, my Damao doesn't like Jia Dongxu and often calls him a big fool."

"Ahem... Chunyan, it's better to just keep this in mind. It won't have a good impact if you say it out loud."

Li Zhiguo suddenly asked, "Da Mao, you didn't say anything bad about me, did you?"

"That's not true!"

Tang Chunyan shook her head. She was also afraid that Li Zhiguo would cause trouble for Damao.

"He's a good boy! As for what you said about Damao not liking Dongxu, it doesn't have much impact. As for learning technology, it depends on whether he is willing to teach."

Li Zhiguo stood up and said, "I still have to pick up Xiao Jingru, so I'll leave first and come back later."

"Go ahead!"

Tang Chunyan also wanted to bask in the sun, otherwise it would be boring to stay at home every day.

The second aunt heard the gossip and immediately told others that Jia Dongxu wanted to learn how to project movies, which immediately caused an uproar in the courtyard.

Inside the Jia family's house, Jia Zhang was happily saying, "I knew Li Zhiguo was reliable, and you see he gave you such a good idea.

There are only a few families in our courtyard who live a good life. The Xu family has always been rich because they can show movies.

Every time I went to the countryside to show movies, I would bring back good things and often received gifts.

Dongxu, when you learn it, our family will have a better life."

"Mom, don't worry. I learn things very quickly. The old man in the factory often praises me."

Jia Dongxu was full of confidence. To show a movie, all you need is your hands. It is easier than washing clothes.

"But, Mom, do you think Xu Damao will agree?"

After hearing this, Jia Zhang was also in a dilemma, "It would be a problem if Old Xu was in the courtyard. It would be difficult for Old Xu and his wife to talk.

Fortunately, Xu Damao is still young. You can say some good things and ask your uncle to talk to you. It should work!"

"Then I'll wait for the uncle to come back and ask him for help."

Jia Dongxu was so focused on playing the movie that he forgot about fishing.

Li Zhiguo temporarily ignored the mess in the courtyard and didn't even have breakfast. He went straight to the third courtyard. Everyone had moved in, so the small courtyard was empty.

"Brother-in-law!"

After Xiao Jingru opened the door, she rushed over like a young swallow flying into the forest.

"Oh, do you miss your brother-in-law?"

Li Zhiguo hugged her up. With little Jingru at home, it immediately became a future smart home living environment. Without her, it would be useless. He had to do it himself in broad daylight.

"I've thought about it, brother-in-law, please take me back!"

Although Xiao Jingru also likes the big compound here, she doesn't have a brother-in-law to spoil her, so she doesn't dare to ask her father for anything she wants.

"Okay, I'll take you back, otherwise it won't be safe to leave you here alone tomorrow!"

Li Zhiguo walked in, greeted his third uncle and took the person away.

The bell will ring on the 3rd tomorrow. I was supposed to go to the street office to settle accounts today, but I have planned it in advance and will just take two days off.

I'll go there tomorrow afternoon and take care of Uncle San's job and take people to work.
"Jingru!"

"Brother-in-law, I'm here!"

“Turn on the radio!”

"Okay, brother-in-law!"

Li Zhiguo suddenly discovered that he was enjoying the smart home life which would be difficult to popularize in the future in advance.

After decades of research into the future, the Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and various technological devices are not as good as raising an obedient child!

Just a little white flour every day, and if you save some, steamed bread will be enough.

"Jingru, go water the flowers outside. It seems that the Third Uncle didn't come because there was a meeting in the courtyard yesterday. Please water them less."

"Okay, brother-in-law!"

Little Jingru happily ran to get the ladle, quickly poured the water, and then found a broom to sweep the house.

Then he rolled up his sleeves, took the cabbage from the kitchen, went to the sink, stepped on the bricks that had been placed there earlier, and washed the vegetables first.

"Jingru!"

"Brother-in-law, I'm here!"

"Uh, sing Let's Row the Oars!"

"Okay, brother-in-law! Let's..."

Little Jingru can really sing now, and it’s also being played on the radio.

Li Zhiguo lay on the chair, thought for a moment and said, "Jingru, are you an artificial intelligence?"

"Brother-in-law, I don't understand!"

Xiao Jingru shook her head. How could she know what the power of artificial intelligence was?

"It's okay, fan it!"

It's a hot day, and I can't sleep without fanning myself.

"Okay brother-in-law!"

Xiao Jingru ran over and sat next to him, picked up a fan and started fanning herself, listening to the radio. She was not bored.

Time passed quickly and it was evening. They were going to have rice tonight, so Xiao Jingru put the rice in the pot after her brother-in-law fell asleep.

The radio announced the time, and my sister would be home soon after waiting.

Among the several progressive young people in the courtyard, Xu Damao was the first to come back today. However, he was stunned as soon as he stepped into the courtyard. An old lady actually greeted him.

When did Xu Damao rise to prominence and achieve Li Zhiguo's status?

"Da Mao, you really need to teach Jia Dongxu how to show a movie!"

But Aunt Wang's question confused people.

"What do you mean by showing a movie and Jia Dongxu?"

Xu Damao didn't understand this.

"You don't know yet, but the news has spread throughout the academy. It means that Jia Dongxu will follow you to learn tomorrow..."

Aunt Wang said it so convincingly that it seemed to be the fact.

Xu Damao felt that there must be something going on. Could it be Li Zhiguo's doing? It didn't seem like that. This was Jia Dongxu's business.

When he arrived at the central courtyard, several middle-aged women surrounded him. Seeing that Jia Zhang was also coming over here, Xu Damao ran away quickly and went home to ask his wife what was going on.

"Hello, Uncle Horse Face!"

Little Jingru was sitting on the doorstep, waiting for her sister to come back. From time to time, she would check on the rice in the pot to make sure it didn't get burnt.

"No, little sister, I've told you so many times, just call me Uncle Damao."

Xu Damao had a dark face, but it was not a horse face at all, it was a face of blessing.

As he was speaking, he suddenly heard the voice of Li Zhiguo.

"Jingru!"

"Brother-in-law, I'm here!"

Xiao Jingru quickly got up and went into the house.

"Uh, how long have I slept? Your sister hasn't come back yet. I'm hungry."

Li Zhiguo looked at the watch on the space and thought, okay, it’s time, otherwise he could go pick up his wife from get off work.

"Brother-in-law, I have the rice cooking in the pot, and Uncle Horse Face has come home from get off work, so my sister must be home soon."

When Xiao Jingru saw her brother-in-law stand up, she put her shoes in front of the recliner.

In the backyard, Xu Damao scratched his head. He always felt that something was wrong with the girl's reply just now. Why did she say "I'm here" when responding?
Never mind, let’s retreat quickly, otherwise Li Zhiguo will be tricked again as soon as he leaves.

When they got home, Xu Damao immediately asked, "Are you hungry? I'll cook for you right away.

By the way, everyone in the academy is talking about me teaching Jia Dongxu how to project movies, but that’s not happening! "

(End of this chapter)