Rebirth in Famine: She Thrives by Lucky Space

Chapter 1194: Dilemma

The next day, the Red Army came over right after breakfast. He also wanted to see the seaside, and now there was an opportunity."Brother Dongxiang."

"Red Army, what are you going for?"

"Today, my brother and brother-in-law are going to rent a truck from the transport team. We’re going to the seaside to load fish bone powder."

"Be careful on the road." Xiang Dong felt quite uneasy. Without him, there were still many people to nurture. Perhaps he wasn’t really that significant?

He walked into the factory feeling very down. These days were already the end of it. They were also waiting to move. Now production had stopped, and all finished products had been shipped out, only some pesticides remained.

Today was all about odd jobs, Zhuang Zhiyun asked everyone to clean up the place.

Xiang Dong was doing odd jobs, just like everyone else’s work, and regretted once again.

If he had known it would be like this, he might as well have stayed in the Capital; it would have been better than this.

Now, this permanent job was like a chicken rib, tasteless to eat, a pity to discard.

Many people envied his job, but he didn’t like it. Should he give the job to the second brother?

With this thought in his mind, he couldn’t sit still.

But he still didn’t speak directly to the factory director, but instead went home at noon to talk with Li Yunqiang.

"Xiang Dong, have you considered, even if you don’t want this permanent job now, would Master Wei still value you?"

"Why not?"

"Xiang Dong, relationships between people come from interactions. You didn’t stay at the Capital, do you think Wei Kaiyun wouldn’t have thoughts about that? That’s why last time when you went to see him, he asked you to stick it out.

It would be great to give it to the second brother, since you are both my sons. Shuzhi doesn’t compare to you, so having a formal job would be great for him.

I’m just afraid you’ll regret it in the future."

"Dad, I won’t regret it."

"Even if Master Wei doesn’t use you in the future and you have to farm at home, you wouldn’t regret it?"

Xiang Dong was silent. Farming at home wasn’t something he couldn’t accept; it just felt embarrassing.

"Xiang Dong, think it through, opportunities don’t come often."

This conversation drifted to no conclusion. However, neither of them realized that the second brother, Li Shuzhi, had heard the entire conversation.

He was very unhappy in his heart. Why did Dad stop big brother from giving the job to him? It was originally a job that any of the four brothers could take. Why couldn’t he go and work? Having a permanent job would mean he wouldn’t have endless work every day, and he’d get a salary.

Xiang Dong returned to the factory; it was lunchtime and rest time, and he sat there, staring blankly and alone.

"Dachengzi, why are you eating this?"

"No choice, I bought this job, and all the family’s money wasn’t enough, so I sold grain, and now it’s like this."

"Sigh, having a job is already good. Isn’t it true that not everyone in the city has a job? You get a salary and tickets on time, protected from wind and rain. Where else can you find such a good thing?"

"Yeah, that’s what my wife and I thought, which is why we spent all our money to buy this job." Listening to their conversation, Xiang Dong finally decided to keep working.

Though it wasn’t free and not joyful, at least it was secure.

Old Yang drove, and they went to the transport team, where Jin Erlin arranged two trucks.

"Your Li Family Village is now a big client for our transport team."

"Haha, we still need Captain Jin to take care of us."

After sending the two off, they went straight into the city.

It’s inconvenient to make calls at the post office, although it’s not necessarily safe here either, at least it is better than the post office.

Han Xiangjun was happy to hear that his son could come back for a few months.

"Xiao Wei, are you spending the New Year in the Capital? That way, we won’t feel lonely."

"Xinyu said she wants to go back to her hometown."

"That’s just a small matter, a phone call can sort it out."

"She just wants to go back and see."

"All right, I was also thinking of going back with Chaoyang."

"If you’re coming back, just come."

"Okay, we’ll see by then."

The two of them bought fine grains, meat, and daily necessities before driving back home.

"Isn’t Little Jiang’s house still occupied by others?"

"Yeah, she probably just wants to go back. A visit back is good too."

"It’s quite difficult for you to manage with four kids, especially in such cold weather."

"Before leaving, make a call home and ask them to clean up in advance."

"The two kids didn’t have any special reaction."

"They’ve only lived there for a few days; there’s no sense of belonging."

"True. Anyway, it doesn’t matter to us; it’s the same wherever we are."

"Yeah, it’s the same wherever. But I also want to go back to the Provincial Capital once."

Old Yang understood Wei Kaiyun’s intention; it was to go back with his wife and kids, letting everyone know they are a couple and they have four children now.

At home, Jiang Xinyu was in a dilemma. Going back was nice, but she still needed to take care of the two younger ones, and she was afraid they’d get sick in the cold winter. But if she didn’t go back, she felt upset.

Kong Zhongyou was going too far. She was afraid someone would covet her house, which was why she let Wang Xiaolong’s family live there.

"Feifei, do you want to go back?" She was really torn, so she decided to ask the two kids.

"Mom, if you want to go back, then go back. I’m fine with it."

"I’m worried about Shi Xian and Tingting, afraid they’d get sick on the train. When you guys came over, I couldn’t eat or sleep until I got the call, which reassured me."

"But we can’t leave them behind; besides, how will you handle this year’s course? Will you ask the professors to take over?"

"Yes, that’s what I’m thinking. Mainly, I just want to go back and see."

"Then go back. I don’t know why you’re so hesitant. Isn’t this your decision?"

"Well, should I call and cancel going back? I’ve already given the house to Wang Xiaolong."

In fact, Feifei wanted to say that keeping it was just for sentiment’s sake, and if she really wanted to give it away, it was just a notion.

"Mom, just find someone to talk to. How will you visit grandpa’s grave in the future if you have no home?"

"Yes, I’m also feeling conflicted."

"Dad will definitely solve this matter. Don’t overthink things. We’ll do whatever you say."

Today is Wang Menglin’s homecoming day, which means inviting all the educated youth for a meal.

The Jin Family didn’t come, mostly inviting the educated youth instead. They wouldn’t be comfortable otherwise.

Early morning, the brother and sister started preparing.

They cooked rice with millet and braised pork with vermicelli.

Bought three big roosters, added potatoes, making it a big pot.

Cold seaweed salad and omelets with green onions were made.

Just four dishes, but for Tao YanZhen, it was quite good. She thought the taste was pretty decent.