Back to the 1970s: Building My Fortune Through Time Trading-Chapter 373: Job Transfer

When they came back, they discussed it.

The divorce must happen, but given the nature of the Zhang Family’s old hag and the scumbag, if Zhang Yulan proposes a divorce, the other side will never agree without first peeling off a layer of skin.

So, Su Xiaoxiao gave her this idea.

After all, after watching so many melodramatic palace intrigue dramas, isn’t this the time for it to come in handy?

She didn’t say a word, just held her waist: "Ugh, it hurts so much, I don’t know how many days it’ll take to recover, my monthly salary is over a hundred, this injury affecting work means money lost by the day, you must compensate me."

Liu Chunxiang was dumbfounded, what? How did it become an injury involving bones and muscles?

This girl at most has a scraped waist, how exaggerated is that?

She initially thought to compensate her with a single banknote, but didn’t expect the girl to open her mouth so wide.

Is this aiming to make her family play the fool?

Before she spoke, Su Xiaoxiao continued: "Sister Zhang, if I remember correctly, you’re an old employee with a monthly salary of forty or fifty, right?"

Zhang Yulan cooperatively responded: "Yes, it just went up a bit last month, right now it’s fifty-two yuan."

This salary is a huge amount for an ordinary family; even Zhang Defa, working as a porter at the factory, only earns thirty-something yuan a month. Without Zhang Yulan’s salary, how could the family live so comfortably?

This is also why Zhang Defa and Liu Chunxiang are adamantly against the divorce. 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑛𝘰𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝒸𝑜𝘮

Upon hearing the salary, the old woman’s eyes visibly brightened; this is the family’s cash cow, can’t let it go.

Divorce can be considered, but at least first transfer the job to her daughter.

"With this injury, I won’t be able to work for at least three months, but considering our acquaintances, you should compensate me 300 yuan for lost wages, then it’ll be over with, otherwise, I’ll go back and have Zhang Yulan fired."

Su Xiaoxiao, holding her waist, spoke confidently.

These two aren’t foolish, surely they can tell the difference between a bountiful meal and starvation.

"This... 300 is too much, Comrade Manager, can you consider our family’s situation, maybe a little less?"

Liu Chunxiang tried to bargain, this is a considerable sum, if not for the department store job, she would never agree.

"I forgot to add nutritional expenses, a total of 500."

Su Xiaoxiao continued with her high asking.

"What? How come it’s 500 now?"

Liu Chunxiang nearly popped her eyes out; the price hike didn’t happen this fast.

Su Xiaoxiao nonchalantly said: "If you don’t agree, I’ll keep raising the price?"

"300, just 300, we really don’t have more!"

Liu Chunxiang spoke, her tone tinged with pleading.

This isn’t compensation; it’s obviously extortion.

But she’s the leader, they don’t dare defy her.

Su Xiaoxiao looked at Zhang Yulan; whether to agree or not, it’s up to her.

Zhang Yulan lightly nodded, as long as the divorce goes smoothly, she’s satisfied.

"Alright, then 300."

"Comrade Manager, I have the money inside, could you please come inside with me to get it?"

Liu Chunxiang looked at her obsequiously.

Even for a job, the old woman wouldn’t dare to do anything to her.

Considering briefly, Su Xiaoxiao followed her into the room.

After people left, Zhang Defa sidled up to Zhang Yulan, all smiles, reaching out to hold her hand: "Yulan, I’ll never agree to divorce, I’ll promise that once that woman gets pregnant with our son, I’ll definitely cut ties with her, then the child will be fostered under your name..."

He sure dreams beautifully, after selling her two daughters, he wants to make her raise a son.

Zhang Yulan was too lazy to say more: "Get lost!"

Meanwhile, Su Xiaoxiao followed Liu Chunxiang into the room.

The room wasn’t large; the foot of the bed was an old wardrobe, Liu Chunxiang went over and rummaged through it, returning with a pile of banknotes.

"Comrade Manager, here’s 500."

Stuffing the money into her hand, Liu Chunxiang smiled broadly, "300 is to retain my daughter-in-law’s job, the other 200 is hoping you could do us a small favor."

Su Xiaoxiao raised an eyebrow: "Tell me."

Earlier talking about money was like cutting flesh, suddenly being generous clearly has another agenda.

Liu Chunxiang moved closer, lowering her voice: "Comrade Manager, could you help transfer my daughter-in-law’s job to my daughter?"

In her mind, Su Xiaoxiao was seen as greedy; as long as money was in place, transferring the job shouldn’t be a problem.

So this is the intent.

Su Xiaoxiao kept a calm demeanor while pocketing the money, counting again and again like a miser before reluctantly speaking: "This is hard to do, Sister Zhang is a longtime department store employee, always reliable and capable, without any faults; if I transfer her job without reason, there’s no way to explain to the higher-ups."

"That’s easily handled; as long as you agree to do this for me, I’ll handle the rest."

Seeing her tone softening, Liu Chunxiang felt joy.

Once the job is secured, she’ll have her son get rid of Zhang Yulan.

Su Xiaoxiao looked hesitant, then nodded after some time: "Alright, I’ll handle your daughter’s matter."

She didn’t outright agree to transfer the job, just agreed to resolve something for her daughter, if later the job is not satisfactory, it wouldn’t be her fault.

Excited by her busyness, Liu Chunxiang didn’t notice the implication in Su Xiaoxiao’s words.

The work can be resolved, but not necessarily by transferring Zhang Yulan’s.

"Good, good, then bless you for your effort, don’t worry, in a few days I’ll make sure she can’t go to work, with an unauthorized absence for a week..."

Liu Chunxiang grinned, her face scrunched up like the wicked witch in a TV drama.

Su Xiaoxiao gave her a cryptic look, nodded, and left with the money.

As she left, she exchanged a look with Zhang Yulan: "Sister Zhang, I have things to do and need to leave, make sure to handle family matters properly, don’t let them affect work."

Zhang Yulan listened obediently like a student: "I understand, Manager Su, I’ll walk you out."

She hurried to follow and see her out, leaving behind a pleased Liu Chunxiang and her son Zhang Defa as she recounted what had just happened.

"Mom, are you sure? Did that girl really agree?"

"Shh, lower your voice, first go and close the door, if that woman comes back and hears, it’ll be ruined."

The two pretended to leave but actually stayed nearby, eavesdropping.

After a moment, they indeed heard the mother and son talking inside.

Just before hearing their plan, the door slammed shut.

Unable to hear clearly through the door, the two left together.

When they arrived at a corner unnoticed, Su Xiaoxiao stuffed the money from her pocket to Zhang Yulan: "Sister Zhang, here’s the money from the old lady, take care."

With this money, life for the three of them can be a bit easier.

"Xiaoxiao, you must hold on to this money for me first, otherwise I can’t keep it safe."

Zhang Yulan hurriedly waved her hands.

With the work issue resolved, the mother-son pair would surely think about extracting more benefits before the divorce.

If they discovered this money, it surely wouldn’t stay.

"Alright, Sister Zhang, I’ll keep it for now."

Su Xiaoxiao relayed what Liu Chunxiang had said to Zhang Yulan before leaving.

After working busily, when she got home, Su Xiaoxiao remembered she hadn’t had lunch and was starving.

Liu Cuilan and the others hadn’t returned; she thought to seize the chance to make some snail noodles. As she got out the mini-electric pot, she heard a knock at the door outside.