Back to 1984: Let's Work Hard Together to Raise The Kids!-Chapter 133: Hiring Lin Shaojun

Carrying a bicycle across the river is no problem, and although a tricycle is a bit unwieldy, it’s still manageable. However, a motorized tricycle is a different story; it’s inconvenient getting on and off the boat, and it’s prone to mishaps.

Chen Wenjun thought the same, so he immediately started asking around for rental houses suitable on the other side of the river.

Due to a big conflict with Anshan Community previously, Chen Wenjun didn’t even consider Anshan Community, which was closest to them. He ultimately chose Anshui Village, which is next to Anshan Community.

Taking the boat across only takes about two minutes longer, not a big deal.

Moreover, Anshui Village is closer to Xiatian Village, making it easier to get to the city.

Chen Wenjun used his connections to get in touch with the village head of Anshui Village and spent a thousand yuan to rent a piece of wasteland closest to Nanxi. He then visited Shanglin Village to get Lin Qingxiang and his son to help.

Lin Qingxiang hadn’t been to Nanyu for a while and was amazed by the sports center upon arrival. He turned around and saw the things added to the building, increasingly surprised, "You’ve done well, Lin Yi! Your daughter and son-in-law are getting more impressive! Especially that sports center, tsk tsk tsk... I’ve lived all these years and only heard about such things, today is the first I’ve seen it! It’s magnificent, truly magnificent!"

Lin Shaojun nodded repeatedly, especially eyeing the basketball hoop, feeling a bit eager.

Chen Wenjun went head-to-head with him, making Lin Shaojun delighted, "I’ve decided that whenever I have free time, I’ll find Wenjun to play ball."

"Dream on! Don’t you have farm work to do? Don’t you have a job? If you’re lazy, don’t drag Wenjun down with you! He’s not like you!" Lin Qingxiang slapped Lin Shaojun on the head.

Lin Shaojun winced from the pain, instantly mellowing down, looking at his father with a deeply resentful gaze, "Dad! I haven’t even married yet! If I’m hit dumb, who will continue our family line?"

"You dare say!" Lin Qingxiang gestured to hit him again.

Lin Shaojun quickly dodged.

Lin Yi watched and chuckled, "Shaojun is no longer young; it’s about time to consider marriage."

Lin Qingxiang wholeheartedly agreed, "I think so too. We were too poor before without suitable girls, which delayed things. Last year, we earned some when building the house for Wenjun and Ah Qin, and during the New Year, we asked someone to be a matchmaker. There were two proposals, one matched our family’s situation, but there were too many brothers in her family.

This coward found out and was too scared to agree. The second girl seemed a bit pampered and clever, with a sweet mouth, but I always felt she wasn’t the honest type. We, my wife and I, didn’t like her."

Lin Yi understood, "Then just wait a bit longer."

Lin Qingxiang felt secretly anxious, "We grew up wearing the same pants, as brothers. You’re different now, more experienced. If you meet a suitable girl, remember our Shaojun. Also, if there’s a good job, introduce it to Shaojun, let him try it out. Staying in the village doing farming and odd jobs always makes people look down on you. It’s tough to find a girl from a good family under such circumstances."

Lin Qingxiang and his wife hadn’t thought much before, but since their son started dating, they’ve quickly appreciated the importance of having a stable job, otherwise, they wouldn’t flat out ask for help.

Lin Yi agreed swiftly and went to find Chen Wenjun to explain the situation.

Chen Wenjun snorted and said: "Dad, Uncle Qingxiang, if Shaojun doesn’t mind, he can come help at my store."

Lin Yi and Lin Qingxiang were stunned.

Before Lin Yi could speak, Lin Qingxiang excitedly jumped up, "What? When did you open a store? What do you sell?"

Chen Wenjun explained about his seafood wholesale business, "After Ah Qin had the baby, she had to take the child to the store before dawn, work till eight, then rush to class. Only recently, since the college entrance exams ended, did she get a few days off.

But she’s unsure, says she needs to strive for another year. I think she should just focus on her studies, take good care of the child, without worrying about other matters.

Also, there’s the Liu family, who caused trouble recently. Although it didn’t lead to anything serious, I don’t feel secure, thinking I should just hire someone.

There’s not much to do, just mind the store with my father-in-law. Start at five in the morning, rest around eight or nine when my seafood is delivered, help sort and store it in the freezer, that’s about it. Come back at five-thirty in the afternoon, my goods usually reach by six, help unload, then I need to go to South Port again, finishing work by around eight or nine.

Monthly wage is eighty, plus some extras during holidays. Do you think you can do it?"

He had long wanted to hire someone, but since Lin Qin never mentioned it, and Lin Yi insisted on working hard, fearing he would spend more, the matter was shelved.

The Liu family’s recent trouble provided him with an opportunity to arrange matters and shut Lin Yi’s mouth.

Upon hearing this, Lin Qingxiang immediately grabbed Lin Shaojun, "Hurry and thank your brother Wenjun!"

Lin Shaojun snapped back to reality, grinning foolishly, he bowed to Chen Wenjun, "Brother Wenjun, from now on I’ll be working with you!"

Chen Wenjun contently patted his shoulder, "I should thank you. The work at the store isn’t light, and we have to watch out for the Liu family acting out. I’m counting on you!"

"No problem!" Lin Shaojun patted his chest in assurance.

And thus, the matter of hiring someone was settled.

Having settled a major matter, Lin Qingxiang father and son felt at ease, discussed the garage construction with Chen Wenjun and left.

After they left, Lin Yi hesitated for a while before muttering, "Actually, not hiring someone is also fine; I can do it..."

Chen Wenjun knew Lin Yi would say this, and rubbed his forehead in frustration, "Dad, you help me manage the store in the morning, one person cannot handle everything. If you’re with me in the afternoon, then what about the land and chicken, ducks, geese, and pigs in Nanyu?

Though sister-in-law can assist here, you can’t leave everything to her! What if she decides to quit one day, then what will happen to this big setup?"

Lin Yi was left speechless, having to concede.

Meanwhile, Lin Qingxiang and his son cheerfully went home to tell Huang Yuzhen about the job.

Huang Yuzhen was so thrilled she almost screamed.

Lin Qingxiang hurriedly covered her mouth, "Let’s keep this within our family so others don’t get jealous."

Huang Yuzhen nodded vigorously, suppressing her excitement, then whispered, "Is Lin Qin’s husband really that capable now?"

"Of course! He even built a sports center for the kids to exercise. How could that be done without money? I’d say Ah Qin is lucky, marrying such a capable man in a second marriage, and the most important thing is they have a healthy and handsome son.

Wouldn’t you say Chen Wenjun would treat the mother and son like royalty?

I used to worry Lin Yi wouldn’t feel settled living with his son-in-law; with this grandson, Chen Wenjun would surely take care of him better than his own son."