Transmigration: On the Gossip Front-Chapter 1929 - 1930: Passerby Female Intellectual Youth 72
"Then over there, once I officially move, they’ll provide me with a two-bedroom apartment." Zhang Wei recalled the dormitory arranged by the research institute and felt quite embarrassed.
Yao Ying was delighted to hear that the research institute had arranged housing; they had previously wondered if they could be given a house.
Unexpectedly, the research institute was very straightforward and indeed allocated a house, but it was a two-bedroom apartment, which wasn’t enough space.
Although Little Yu could only come home during the Spring Festival now, the room at home must be kept for her, but what to do when there’s only a two-bedroom apartment now?
Zhang Yu didn’t think much about it, "It’s great, we even get a two-bedroom apartment."
"Yes, they also said that in a couple of years when the institute builds new houses, they will arrange a three-bedroom apartment for me."
"And about Xiao Jie’s job, the other side also mentioned that just as luck has it, someone from the finance department is relocating with her husband around springtime." Zhang Wei really didn’t expect things to align so well.
How coincidental, Zhang Yu was stunned, and Yao Ying was also stunned, "It really is quite a coincidence."
"But Mom, there won’t be any issues with the finance department, right?" Zhang Yu was worried that there might be complications with the finance department at the machinery factory.
Seeing the worried expression on Zhang Yu’s face, Yao Ying laughed to the point of tears, "Why would the machinery factory have any objections?"
"They’re probably overjoyed."
"Once Xiao Jie leaves the factory, someone has to fill in; who knows what kind of fuss it would cause."
"Nowadays, which leader isn’t worried about jobs for their own children, especially if they have any connections." Suddenly, Yao Ying had an idea, "Zhang Wei, I just thought of something: if Xiao Jie stays at the machinery factory, could we give the position at the research institute to Little Yu?"
This way, Zhang Yu wouldn’t have to go to the farm, right? Yao Ying felt foolish for not thinking of this earlier.
It’s impossible for Zhang Yu not to be tempted; the farm is still better than going to the countryside, but after all, it also involves working on the land.
But now that Zhang Wei had already negotiated with the machinery factory, "Mom, it’s already settled, isn’t it inappropriate?"
Yao Ying glanced at Zhang Yu, "Why don’t you ask?" Regardless, a little effort could make a difference.
Zhang Wei slapped his forehead, "Yeah, why didn’t I think of that, I’ll go ask."
"I’ll call and inquire tomorrow." He really was being foolish.
When Zhang Jie got home after working overtime and found out about this, "Dad, if it’s possible, let my sister come back."
"Dad, if it’s too difficult, don’t force it." There are many people who want to return to the city, and now a stable job isn’t easy to come by.
Zhang Wei nodded, "Of course, if it’s too challenging, I wouldn’t insist." Regardless, they had to make an effort; even if it meant working overtime, they needed to try.
Fortunately, the outcome was that the research institute agreed without hesitation.
Zhang Wei was stunned and confirmed with them again: My daughter is a high school graduate who has been working as an intellectual youth on a farm for half a year, not my son working in the finance department of the machinery factory.
Zhang Wei was worried the other party didn’t hear clearly and thought it was about Zhang Jie.
The other party laughed: I know it’s your daughter, Zhang Yu, the eldest of the twins, don’t worry, I agreed.
The other party: Once your personnel file comes through, we’ll send the letter.
The other party paused: But the transfer begins at the end of March, so I’ll issue the notice at the start of March.
The other party: Please keep this confidential until then.
Zhang Wei certainly understood this, expressing his gratitude repeatedly. After all, this really solved a problem; his daughter’s job was secured, and she could return from the farm. Naturally, Zhang Wei felt much better.
Zhang Wei: If I’d known you could help with the job, I should have transferred jobs sooner.
The other party also laughed happily: If I’d known this would happen, I’d have told you sooner so your daughter wouldn’t have to go to the farm.
The other party: You know how it is here; typically, logistical staff are family members of researchers.
Zhang Wei understood the rules, involving various checks. Otherwise, it would be impossible to enter the research institute. If it weren’t for previous collaborations and acknowledgment of his capabilities, coupled with the fact that his family had been workers for three generations, this would not have been an issue.
Zhang Yu couldn’t rest well all night, worrying about everything. If there was no hope, she wouldn’t even think about it, but with Yao Ying mentioning it, how could she not have a shred of expectation?
Even with her self-proclaimed experience in life’s ups and downs, Zhang Yu still felt anxious and nervous.
When Zhang Wei saw Zhang Yu’s nervous expression upon coming home, he said, "Keep a low profile when you go back and work diligently."
"Pack up everything that needs to be packed."
"A notice of transfer will be issued at the beginning of March." Upon hearing this, Zhang Yu couldn’t contain herself, tears falling uncontrollably, "Dad, I, I can really return to the city."
Zhang Wei kept nodding, "Yes, at the beginning of March, a notice will be issued; I’ll have your mother go pick you up then."
How could she let Yao Ying go pick her up? Zhang Yu wanted to say she’s not a child and could come back on her own, but she couldn’t resist Zhang Wei’s insistence.
When Yao Ying found out after work, she was overjoyed, "That’s great, really great."
"Little Yu, I’m telling you, I’ll definitely come to pick you up then. Be careful over there; don’t let anything slip." 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶
Zhang Yu, of course, knew, nodding repeatedly, but thinking of the things she had acquired at the farm, she felt overwhelmed.
"I thought I was going to stay there for a long time, so I really bought a lot of things." If she’d known she wouldn’t be there long, she wouldn’t have bought so much, sigh.
"It’s okay, it’s okay. For important things, I can have Zhao Yu bring them back during Spring Festival." Zhang Jie was ecstatic about Zhang Yu’s return.
"Can he?" she wondered if Zhao Yu would agree to help.
To this, Zhang Jie reassured, "No problem, we’re on good terms, and it’s not like we’re asking for a favor for free."
Zhang Yu thought about it, indeed, "We could even have him..."
Some people sell rice, selling it to her is still selling, right? Moreover, she wondered if the Xia sisters would be willing to sell her rice. If so, she could have it shipped over, and she could meet it at the dock.
If there was anything to miss about leaving the farm, it would be the farm’s rice; the benefits there were really nice.
As for Zhang Yu’s reluctance, "It’s alright, dear, it’s more important that you can come back." Although the rice was good, it couldn’t compare to having her daughter come back and work.
Zhang Wei on the side kept nodding, "Yes, yes."
"This Spring Festival really brings good news." Zhang Wei used to wonder why he fell ill.
But now looking back, although he fell ill, everything that followed was good; they discovered the stomach tumor early, it wasn’t a serious problem, and his daughter got a job.
When Zhang Yu and the others heard this, they agreed, "It truly is all good news."
