Rich in the 70s: I Made a Rugged Veteran a Millionaire-Chapter 54: Recruitment News

"Sis, why haven’t you gone yet! If you wait any longer, there won’t be any meat left."

Lin Jiaojiao came out and urged, He Dan looked displeased, and in an instant, Jiang Cheng was thrown to the back of her mind.

She really couldn’t stand to stay in the Lin Family for even one more day!

He Dan responded to Lin Jiaojiao and then left.

Lin Jiaojiao pouted behind her, muttering to herself, "What’s so impressive! You’re not even working, isn’t it my brother who’s supporting you."

Lin Jiaojiao had automatically forgotten about the six hundred yuan He Dan spent, or rather, in her view, the money He Dan spent was their family’s money.

Walking away, He Dan tried to calm her emotions, thinking she must hurry to find a job.

As long as she had a job, she and Lin Chengyuan could move out and rent a place to live.

*

Jiang Cheng arrived smoothly at the mechanical factory, chatting with the old man at the entrance for a few moments before entering.

The same factory as yesterday, the same people as yesterday.

No useless talk, they just got to work as soon as they arrived.

Director Sun came by, reminded Secretary Zhang to provide tea for everyone, and then left.

The work atmosphere was too intense, it was awkward to stay inside.

During lunch, the group seemed like puppets reanimated with souls.

They moved their limbs, turned their necks, their language systems gradually booting up.

"Jiang Cheng, Leader Tang called this morning to say the trafficking case was closed, several are going to face the firing squad, and asked if you’d like to watch the execution?"

Watch the execution?

Leader Tang was really considerate to her.

Jiang Cheng righteously said, "Knowing the criminals are brought to justice is satisfaction enough, I’m needed here right now, and I really can’t leave."

"Exactly! I feel the same way."

Principal Wang agreed wholeheartedly, though he inwardly disagreed with Leader Tang’s invitation.

The group grandly headed to the mechanical factory’s cafeteria, each carrying their lunch a box.

Upon entering, Jiang Cheng asked Principal Wang, "What brings you here today? Isn’t the night school busy?"

Yesterday, Principal Wang stayed to help out because he happened to be there, but he hadn’t said he’d come today.

Principal Wang’s face flushed slightly.

"Well... We’re all brother units, I can’t just refuse to help."

Saying this, Principal Wang quickly stepped forward and handed over his lunch box.

"I’d like a portion of braised pork!"

Jiang Cheng knowingly smiled and promptly handed over her own lunchbox, "Master, give me two portions of braised pork!"

An old and young duo, their mutual understanding went unspoken.

Jiang Cheng sat together with Principal Wang, Manager Guo, Zhao Chengde, Lao Zhang, and the man with glasses.

The man with glasses was surnamed Yan, a technology officer at the mechanical factory.

Yesterday he questioned Jiang Cheng, today he admired her.

Lunch was eaten quickly, Yan Technology Officer fell behind and followed Jiang Cheng.

"Our factory has a recruitment exam tomorrow, both internal and external, but the word hasn’t spread."

Jiang Cheng immediately understood, "I get it, thank you."

Yan Technology Officer scratched his head, embarrassed, "The director asked me to say it."

He’s a straightforward guy, not understanding Director Sun’s implied meaning.

Jiang Cheng, naturally adept at reading between the lines, said, "I understand your dedication to machinery and your belief in contributing to the country’s revenue, so there’s no conflict between us."

Yan Technology Officer finally understood the director’s intention.

"No way! I need to find the director! He’s being too petty, if you were to join our factory I’d be delighted, why the exam!"

Yan Technology Officer was indignant.

Jiang Cheng hurriedly called out.

"Yan Technology Officer, I can’t work at the mechanical factory. I’m a translator, I go where I’m needed. Director Sun is offering this news as a favor, understand?"

Yan Technology Officer’s expression twisted as he said, "The director’s words are exhausting."

Director Sun: Ultimately, it was a misstep!

*

The group returned to the workshop and continued their work.

They worked non-stop until six in the evening.

After six, they ate dinner at the mechanical factory, calling it a day, and continuing tomorrow.

Jiang Cheng didn’t return to the night school, and instead took a few days off.

She took part of the organized documents back to the courtyard, intending to translate them that night.

When the night school teachers heard Jiang Cheng wouldn’t be coming, their first reaction was joy, the second was a feigned disappointment, trying to show some teacher-student affection.

The result... no way!

Couldn’t even fake it a little!

The night school students accepted it well, since Jiang Cheng had such a solid reputation usually.

Everyone feels that whether Jiang Cheng attends class or not, it doesn’t affect her ranking first.

So, as someone who doesn’t rank first, what right do you have to speak?

Most absurd of all, ever since Jiang Cheng joined the night school, it hasn’t held a single exam!

*

In the courtyard, Grandma Shen was surprised Jiang Cheng returned early.

"Grandma Shen, I’ve eaten already, here’s the braised pork I brought back, you can add it to the dishes tonight, I’m going to see Sister Du Yun."

Grandma Shen took the lunchbox from Jiang Cheng, who then went to Du Yun’s home.

On her way back, she considered the recruitment information.

With no relatives nearby, and most night school attendees having jobs, using it to strengthen the courtyard’s stability seemed pretty good.

The best candidate was Uncle Sun’s family.

Uncle Sun’s family had a younger son of suitable age, but only by age.

Uncle Sun’s youngest son was idle, spending his days chasing cats and flirting with dogs, constantly hearing Uncle Sun scold him, not fit to sit in an office.

She hadn’t had time to socialize with others in the courtyard, so she thought of Du Yun’s sister-in-law Li Chunxiang.

Li Chunxiang had approached Jiang Cheng once, but only once.

Whether she’d been persuaded by Jiang Cheng or not, at least she was someone who listened and didn’t cause trouble.

However, it was best to understand her first.

Jiang Cheng reached the Li family’s door, hearing voices inside before entering.

"Mom—it’s the new era, stop using the wicked mother-in-law tricks to bully the daughter-in-law!"

"My sister-in-law earns her own money, she’s not supported by my big brother!" 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝔀𝓮𝒃𝙣𝓸𝒗𝒆𝒍.𝙘𝒐𝒎

"If you bully her now, aren’t you afraid of karma, that when I marry, my mother-in-law will bully me!"

Li Chunxiang’s voice.

"You brainless fool! I’m your real mother, who exactly are you helping!"

"I’m helping the truth!"

Li Chunxiang’s words left Du Yun’s mother-in-law dizzy with anger, forcibly pulled away by Li Chunxiang’s father.

"Sister Du Yun, it’s Jiang Cheng, I’ve come to see you."

Holding a small bag of red dates, Jiang Cheng was welcomed in by Li Chunxiang.

Jiang Cheng nodded to her and then entered Du Yun’s room, Du Yun’s husband greeted her warmly and quickly backed out.

Du Yun beckoned Jiang Cheng from the bed.

"Sit, the smell here isn’t great."

"The night wind is harsh, you’re still in your postpartum period, so don’t open the window."

Jiang Cheng placed the red dates aside, exchanged a few pleasantries, and got to the point.

"Chunxiang... you won’t believe it, ever since you praised her, she’s been energized, getting up early to read, going out during the day to look for recruitment information, and studying at night."

"Previously, she wasn’t like my mother-in-law, with her education background, she understands a bit more."

Du Yun said a lot, and once Jiang Cheng had some understanding, she stood up to leave.

Before leaving, she called Li Chunxiang.

Li Chunxiang came out of the room, looking at Jiang Cheng warily and asked:

"You’re not trying to trick me again, are you?"