Font
Large
Medium
Small
Night
Prev Index    Favorite Next

Chapter five hundred and fifty-eight, on the usefulness of reading

When I rode home to Zhou Xiaomei's house, it was already dark.

After parking the car, he saw Xiaotuodou standing at the door.

Seeing Zhou Xiaochuan arrive home, he heard Xiaotuo shouting, "Uncle is back, it's time to eat."

After saying that, the little guy ran back into the house and shouted again.

Zhou Xiaochuan walked in and looked at the dishes on the table and the people who hadn't eaten.

Then she complained to Zhou Xiaomei: "Sister, haven't I told you already? I might be back late, so don't wait for me. Why are you waiting here?"

"You still have the nerve to say that I asked you to come back early, and it's still here. If you don't come, can we eat first? What does that look like?"

Zhou Xiaochuan shook his head when he heard this, "Okay, I was wrong. Let's eat quickly."

When the others saw this, they came to sit on the Eight Immortals table.

The children were probably starving, so they grabbed their rice bowls and started eating.

I added two meat dishes tonight.

Braised pork, steamed bacon.

Li Guangzhi took out another bottle of wine.

Still the same bulk liquor as at noon.

The two of them poured a glass each and started drinking.

"Thank you for coming earlier. If you were later, the food would be cold."

Zhou Xiaomei complained as she gave Zhou Xiaochuan a piece of meat.

"Isn't it that Uncle Jiang's leg is a little serious? It's been a while, and I even went to my sister-in-law and grandma's house."

Zhou Xiaomei nodded when she heard this, "How are Uncle Jiang's legs?"

"What else can I do? I can only take care of myself slowly." Zhou Xiaochuan was eating and thought that he forgot to give Jiang Dingzhong the antipyretics and painkillers today.

Then he said: "Tie Dan will come to find you tomorrow, and then you can bring him the medicine."

Then he started talking about bones and pork liver.

Zhou Xiaomei nodded when she heard this, "Okay, you can give me the medicine later and I will take it with me when I go to work tomorrow."

After saying that, Kuaizi put it in his mouth and sucked it. He thought for a while and then said: "If it's just bones and liver, it shouldn't be a big problem. I'll ask about it tomorrow."

"Do you want to give me anything?"

Zhou Xiaomei waved her hand, "No, that guy has asked me to buy him so many things over the years, and I haven't even asked him to do things for me. If you didn't get me so much meat, I would go to him."

I bought it there. I’ll talk to them after dinner and ask them to leave some for me tomorrow.”

Zhou Xiaochuan nodded after hearing this.

Cats have cat lanes, mice have rat lanes. Each place has its own rules.

Why are meat sellers so popular these days?

Because selling meat involves losses.

It’s not much per day, but it’s still considerable over time.

In particular, most of the pig's offal and bones are digested internally.

Because this thing doesn’t require votes.

Since Zhou Xiaomei said there was no problem, he didn't care.

Everyone was eating and chatting.

But basically it was the siblings Zhou Xiaochuan and Zhou Xiaomei who were talking.

Then he told the story that his uncle Yang Lidong was getting married and his sister-in-law Zheng Xiuxiu was getting married.

Hearing his words, Zhou Xiaomei said in embarrassment: "It's so far away, so I can't help you?"

"Just help. If they come to you, help them keep what they can buy, otherwise they won't be able to buy it at all."

"Well, this is definitely no problem. When Tiedan comes, I'll ask him to take a message back."

Zhou Xiaochuan nodded when he heard this, "Okay! There's still more than a month left."

"By the way, that kid Jiang Weijun is dead."

Zhou Xiaomei was surprised when she heard this, "Is it true?"

"Of course it's true. I happened to encounter him when I went there, and he was beaten to death by his elder brother."

After hearing his words, Zhou Xiaomei pondered for a moment, shook her head, and sighed, "The past things should be over."

Zhou Xiaochuan felt strange, shouldn't this be something he should be happy about?

Seeing his expression, Zhou Xiaomei rolled her eyes, "It's been so many years. Now we are living a good life, why do we always worry so much? Besides, everyone is dead, what else can I do?"

Go to someone’s door and curse like a shrew?”

Zhou Xiaochuan smiled when he heard this, this mentality is okay!

Chatting while eating a meal, there is no chance for others to interrupt.

After eating, Mother Li put the things in the kitchen and washed the dishes.

Li Guangzhi made him some tea.

I caught some melon seeds and peanuts for a few little guys.

A few people were chatting here.

Then we talked about children’s learning.

Zhou Xiaomei said: "When Xiaodou graduates from junior high school, I will try to find a job for him. He will be sixteen years old at that time."

Zhou Xiaochuan rolled his eyes, "Sister, your thinking is wrong. At least you should go to high school, and it would be best if you can go to college in the future. Why do you have to go to work so early!"

"Nowadays, after graduating from high school, college students either go to the countryside or work in factories, and the wages are just the same."

After hearing his words, Zhou Xiaochuan was silent for a moment.

Indeed, many people now have this mentality.

Because there is no hope.

Then he smiled and said: "Sister, you have been taking classes for more than ten years now. How much does it cost per month now?"

"Oh, I've been working here for ten years, I've been promoted two levels, and now I earn 42 yuan a month."

Zhou Xiaochuan was surprised when he heard this, "Hey, sister, you can do that. Now you are all third-level clerks? When did you mention it?"

"Oh, the director just told me last month that the calculation will start in January."

Zhou Xiaochuan nodded when he heard this, "That's not bad. It took you ten years to become a third-level clerk. Do you know how much it costs per month for a college student to become a full-time employee after graduating?"

Zhou Xiaomei shook her head gently.

"No one told me, so how would I know? Anyway, I heard a lot."

"56 yuan a month."

Zhou Xiaomei's eyes widened when she heard this, "Isn't that almost the same as a fifth-level clerk? A fifth-level clerk only costs 63 yuan."

Zhou Xiaochuan nodded when he heard this, "Now you know why college students are so popular, right? If you work for another ten years, you will only be around level 5 at most! This is just the beginning!"

After speaking, he knocked on the table with his hand.

Zhou Xiaomei swallowed when she heard this.

"No, Little Potato, you must go to college for me in the future, or see how I deal with you!"

There he was happily eating small potatoes with melon seeds.

Hearing this, his neck shrank, and then he looked at his uncle with a resentful look.

Zhou Xiaochuan burst out laughing when he saw his expression.

Then he said: "Sister, you can't think like this. If Xiao Douya works hard enough in the future, he will go to college. Don't give me anything. It doesn't matter whether the girl goes to school or not."

When Zhou Xiaochuan spoke, his face was serious.

What he knew was that it was not Zhou Xiaomei who thought this way, but most people in this era thought this way.

Seeing Zhou Xiaochuan's expression, Zhou Xiaomei looked at her youngest daughter.

Then he nodded.

While talking, Mother Li packed her things and came out of the house.

Seeing this, Zhou Xiaomei made a look at Li Guangzhi.

Li Guangzhi was stunned for a moment when he saw this.

"money……"

When he saw his wife's gesture, he reacted and took out 100 yuan from his pocket in embarrassment.

"Xiaochuan, I'll pay you back this money first. I'll pay you back the remaining 200 yuan when I have enough."

Zhou Xiaochuan felt strange for a moment when he saw this, "Didn't we agree that it would be repaid in five years? If you haven't already, don't be in a hurry."

Li Guangzhi smiled and said, "I know, isn't it true? Let's pay it back first and then talk about it!"

Zhou Xiaochuan looked at Zhou Xiaomei after hearing this.

Seeing that the other person's eyes were looking at his nose, and his nose was looking at his heart, he then glanced at Mother Li next to him.

He nodded and took the money, "Okay! I'll keep it first. If you don't have enough, then tell me."

Although she didn't know what was going on, Zhou Xiaomei definitely had her reasons.
Chapter completed!
Prev Index    Favorite Next