mynovelweb Chapter 363 Qian Xiaocao
Chapter 363 Qian Xiaocao
Ruan Mei's younger brother Ruan Feng found his wife when he went to the countryside. Her name is Qian Xiaocao.
Ruan's parents don't have any prejudice against family background, so they can't say they are very satisfied.
They just heard that Qian Xiaocao took good care of their son when he went to the countryside, and since the child liked it, they reluctantly agreed.
Later, the family found someone to arrange a job for him. Ruan Feng was very responsible and took his wife and children back to the city directly.
But it is so difficult to find a job with an urban hukou, let alone one with a rural hukou.
Even if the Ruan family did not have those conflicts, Qian Xiaocao became cautious in her words and actions because of her inferiority complex.
But she was also a strong-willed girl. Originally, her work points in the village were higher than her husband's. Now she had to rely on others, which made her, who had always been independent, feel a little disappointed.
The Ruan family has not yet split up, and they still chat while eating.
Qian Xiaocao had heard her eldest sister talk about her eldest sister's husband's family situation more than once. She was very envious and wondered how people in the countryside lived so well.
Looking at the eggs, grains and various dry goods at home, it is obvious how rich their life is.
So, I heard the conversation in the living room in the kitchen. During the meal, I couldn't help but ask, "Aunt, will your factory hire more people in the future?"
Ruan Feng pulled his wife. Qian Xiaocao was afraid of embarrassing her husband, so she quickly said, "Well, I was just asking casually."
Gu Mingyue had heard Liu Caixia talk about the Ruan family.
Seeing her embarrassment, he said softly, "It's okay, just chatting. It's a good opportunity for me to show off our village-run business."
This one sentence eased the embarrassment of the Ruan family and also relieved Qian Xiaocao's uneasy expression.
Gu Mingyue continued, "Our factory is indeed short of people, especially those who are good at embroidery. We have too many orders, and even with the cooperation of the textile factory in town, we are still too busy to handle them. By the way, I saw that the embroidery on your clothes is very unique. I have always wanted to ask, did you embroider it yourself?"
Qian Xiaocao said shyly, "Yes. My grandmother was an embroiderer. She passed the skill to my mother, and then to me, but my skills are still a little worse than theirs."
Gu Mingyue's eyes lit up when she heard this. "You are too modest. This level is technical guidance level for us. Excuse me, is your mother in good health now?"
Speaking of this, Qian Xiaocao felt a little lonely. "When I went home to see her last year, she was fine. The villagers were very caring."
Seeing Gu Mingyue's puzzled expression, Ruan Feng explained for his wife, "Xiaocao is a posthumous child. Her hometown is in the south. There was a flood that year, and her father and brother were washed away. The elderly people in the family also passed away early, leaving only the mother and daughter to depend on each other. I wanted to bring my mother-in-law over, but she strongly refused because she was afraid of causing trouble for us. I am also busy with work, so I only go back once a year."
"If possible, I have a request. Although our place is far from Harbin, it is much closer than going to the south. If she is willing, you can let her go to my place and give it a try. As long as her skills are as good as you said, I promise to provide her with food and accommodation, and a basic salary of 50 yuan per month. If she brings in apprentices and her efficiency improves, she will also receive a corresponding commission. Let me tell you this, the average technical instructor over there earns at least 80 yuan per month."
"Eighty!" Ruan Mei's sister-in-law exclaimed, "That's higher than our father's salary."
Qian Xiaocao said excitedly, "Really? My mother's craftsmanship is really better than mine. If you don't believe me, I'll go home and show you the clothes she sent me before the New Year."
Seeing that she was about to get up, Gu Mingyue stopped her and said, "Don't worry. I suggest you call your mother first to tell her about the situation. After all, she is used to staying in one place and may not like to make trouble. It will be too late to reply after you have discussed it. As for me, I have only one thing to say. As long as you have the ability, everything can be discussed."
Qian Xiaocao quickly said, "Okay, I'll call you when I get back."
Ruan Feng didn't choose a wife because he was afraid of hardship in the countryside, or because he couldn't stand the loneliness. He really liked his wife. His wife's strength and occasional shyness made his heart beat.
Therefore, he had seen his wife's anxiety since she returned to the city, and now that his biggest worry had hope of being eliminated, he could not help but express his gratitude, "Thank you, auntie, you have helped me a lot. This glass of wine is for you."
It would be a lie for Li Chunfen to say that she was very satisfied with her young daughter-in-law, but she was not dissatisfied either.
She thinks that it is more important for the young couple to live a good life than anything else.
Although she would not interfere in the affairs between her youngest son and his wife, she did have some objections if the other mother really wanted to be brought in.
The key point is that their family conditions are there and they have not yet split up. The eldest son's family has always had some complaints about Qian Xiaocao not having a job.
If both the mother and daughter came, even if they separated, they would still have to rely on her son in the end, and the mother would inevitably feel uncomfortable.
But if the other party could really get the job that his aunt mentioned, Li Chunfen would not only not object, but would be happy to see it happen.
To be more realistic, Xiaocao is an only child, and no matter how much her mother-in-law earns, she has to support her daughter. Then his son Ruan Feng will have less pressure, which is a good thing.
So she also raised her glass and said sincerely, "No matter what the result is, Mingyue, our Ruan family would like to thank you."
"You're welcome. To be honest, we have all invested money in the factory. The better the performance, the more we get. Oh, even Guangsheng has..."
"Ah? I don't know."
Gu Mingyue explained to Guangsheng, "Maybe my sister-in-law forgot to tell you. When we invested money, it was calculated per person. When my brother registered, he included your name and Guangliang's. It may not be much money now, but every little bit counts. What's more, if the factory continues to develop, the share in the future may be more than your salary. That's why the whole village worked together to make the factory prosperous so that everyone can share the money in the future."
Li Chunfen said with emotion, "I heard Xiaomei talk about the situation in your village earlier. To be honest, just the fact that the villagers are so united is enough to make me envious."
Gu Mingyue said casually, "It's just that everyone can distinguish between good and bad. Who can refuse the benefits that are in hand?"
Until we finished our meal and were on our way back.
Li Chunfen was still talking about how amazing Gu Mingyue was.
Ruan Mei's sister-in-law secretly discussed with the man, "Hey, what do you think about letting my mother go to his aunt's factory?"
Ruan Mei's brother was speechless. "Wife, stop being funny. We want someone who is good at embroidery, not someone who can only sew. Besides, the dress our mother made for me has one sleeve long and one short. With this kind of craftsmanship, I can't speak against my conscience even if I support you."
"Go away, you're the only one who understands..."
Ruan Feng said, "Tell Mom slowly, don't be anxious. I remember that Second Aunt's cooking skills are also good. If you can't do it, let Mom ask Second Aunt. If you come together, you can have a companion on the way. You don't have to worry about failure. Just think of it as taking Mom to Harbin for a stroll."
Qian Xiaocao was moved to tears by her man's words. Then she thought of something and asked expectantly, "Do you think I can go too?"
Ruan Feng was stunned for a moment. "What should I do if you go?"
Qian Xiaocao pursed her lips and said, "You can come to see me during your holidays. Otherwise, I'll be at home all day waiting for you to come back. Now I'm just moving to a new place."
Ruan Feng said unhappily, "How can it be the same? I come back every day and see you, and I feel at ease. Now that you are gone, what will I do with you? And, you don't care about the child?"
Qian Xiaocao said angrily, "What nonsense are you talking about? I just thought about it and haven't made up my mind yet. Besides, the children are already in school, so I don't need to worry too much."
"Don't even think about it. I don't agree." Ruan Feng said with a long face.
"Okay, got it." Qian Xiaocao agreed happily, but her flickering eyes showed that she didn't take it to heart...