As the sun sets, the Han family gathers together quietly in the courtyard. The brothers and sisters who usually don't go home often are all back today. They knew one day in advance that their aunt would be coming today.
The pork and flour Li Jie bought in the morning turned into steaming pork and cabbage stuffed dumplings on the table. The brothers and sisters of the Han family are all workers, and their monthly income is far more than that of their relatives in the countryside.
Although you can’t eat meat every day, eating a few meaty meals a week is definitely not a problem.
Therefore, everyone was very restrained at the dinner table and did not eat much. Most of the dumplings were given to the aunt and two little ones who came into the city.
"Chunming, how's your work going? Is there any news from the other side of the street?"
Han's father died young, and his eldest brother Han Chunsong shouldered the burden of the family early. Apart from Han's mother, he had the greatest say in the family. Even on some major issues, Han's mother basically did not express much opinion, almost Han Chunsong.
Call the shots.
The original owner has been back to the city for several months, but his job has never been settled. He is the youngest child of the Han family. Not only does Han's mother prefer him, but even his brothers and sisters love him very much.
When Han Chunsong asked this question, everyone's eyes turned to Li Jie.
"Don't worry, brother, the job will be settled soon. If nothing happens, I will be able to start work next month."
Li Jie replied confidently that the beginning of next month will be next month and the end of next month will be next month. He did not deceive his family. More than a month would be enough for him to earn the start-up capital for a large bowl of tea.
What's more, at that time, there were almost rumors of resuming the college entrance examination. As long as he proposed to take the college entrance examination, everyone in the Han family would give their full support.
After all, none of the five Han brothers and sisters are college students. College students in this era are not as abundant as in later generations.
Even though the difficulty of the 1977 College Entrance Examination questions was very low, very few were able to get into college.
According to statistics, the number of people who signed up for the college entrance examination in 1977 was about 5.7 million, and the number of people who were successfully admitted was about 270,000. The admission rate was only 4.7%, and less than 5 out of 100 people were admitted to college.
Therefore, going to college in this era is definitely a very prestigious thing. In some remote areas, a township or even a county may not be able to produce a college student.
In addition, the college students admitted through unified enrollment are different from the college students recommended by the workers, peasants and soldiers. After graduating from college, the workers, peasants and soldiers basically return to their place of origin, and the starting salary of the workers, peasants and soldiers who work is lower than that of undergraduates who want to get paid.
Born in college.
And when selecting cadres, many places have restrictions on their use.
Generally speaking, the treatment of worker, peasant, and soldier students is not as good as that of regular college students.
"Well, you should hurry up. By the way, do you want to give something to the director of the reception office? If you don't have the money, just ask. My brothers and sisters will support you."
Han Chunsong nodded. Although his younger brother was usually a little unreliable, he still didn't dare to fool himself on such a big matter. However, he couldn't help but give a few words of encouragement and show off his elder brother's authority.
"Yes, the elder brother is right, Xiaowuzi, if you have any difficulties, just tell us. Although the second sister doesn't have much money, she still has this little money."
The second sister, Han Chunyan, is the closest in age to the original owner. When the original owner first went to school, Han’s mother, eldest brother, second brother, and eldest sister all had to work. During his childhood, he spent the most time with the second sister. Apart from Han’s mother, he was the one who protected him the most in the family.
Second sister.
As the eldest brother and the second sister spoke, the eldest sister also joined in to support the "preparation fund for gifts", and even the stingiest second brother rarely spoke up.
However, according to Li Jie's observation, the second brother's mouth twitched before he spoke, and he looked reluctant. He was probably feeling a lot of pain in his heart. He probably saw other brothers and sisters generously donating money, so he had to open his mouth to save face.
"Eldest brother, second brother, eldest sister, second sister, thank you, but I won't use it for the time being. Let's wait and see. There is no need to spend that wasted money." Li Jie deliberately made a dumbfounded posture, as if he didn't know anything about it.
Don't understand interpersonal communication.
Han Chunsong pursed his lips, opening and closing his mouth, closing and opening it again, but in the end he still didn't say what was in his heart. He was young once, and when he was as old as his little brother, he looked fearless.
.
It was not until later that he was severely beaten by society that he began to understand the principles of interpersonal communication. He was a person who had been there before, and he understood that instead of educating the younger brother with earnest words, it would be better to wait until his younger brother had his head bruised and bleeding, and then tell the other person these principles.
There is a saying that "the ignorant are fearless". It is precisely because of ignorance that the other party will have no scruples.
Although Han Chunsong has not read many books, he understands one thing from his own experience, that is, there are some truths that can only be understood by personal experience. Only by experiencing it yourself and feeling the pain can you truly remember it in your heart.
This is the so-called ‘learn from every experience’.
The second sister, Han Chunyan, didn't understand those big principles. She only knew that what her brother was doing was wrong. She just wanted her brother to find a job quickly and settle down. If she could find another girl, that would be the best thing.
"Chunming, listen to sister, buy something to deliver to the street tomorrow. It doesn't have to be too expensive. For an unemployed young man like you, it's good to just give some apples. If you don't have money, sister has them here."
The second sister is an activist. After finishing speaking, she took out a stack of cents from her pocket and counted two pieces of one piece.
Li Jie didn't reach out to take it. He felt at ease when he defrauded Cheng Jianjun of his money, but it was different for his family members, especially his second sister who loved him the most.
It's not easy for any family these days, not to mention that the second sister is already married, and her husband's family is dissatisfied with the five yuan that the second sister pays Han Mu every month. How can Li Jie get this money?
This year is the fourth year that the second sister has been working. According to regulations, after the three-year apprenticeship period is over, the fourth year will be paid as a trainee. Regardless of the type of work, the salary is the first-level worker's salary, which is 27.5 yuan a month.
Except for the 5 yuan that is given to Han Mu every month, the second sister eats lunch in the cafeteria every day. A meal costs about two or three cents. If you guessed correctly, this money is the second sister's food expenses for a week.
If Li Jie had taken these two dollars, the second sister would definitely not dare to tell her husband's family. In the next month, the second sister would most likely lower her food standards and eat multi-grain steamed buns for more than half a month or even a month.
Looking around, Li Jie couldn't help but feel emotional.
'No wonder Han Chunming didn't want anyone in the play, but arranged for the second sister Han Chunyan to join his company.'
"Second sister, there's really no need, I have a way." Li Jie pressed down Han Chunyan's hand that was raised in the air, and then spread his hands: "Okay, let me tell you the truth. This kind of thing is uncertain in the first place.
I didn’t intend to say it.”
"Actually, besides the sub-district office, I have other channels. Cheng Jianjun just told me today that his father is currently working on getting a job quota. It is expected that there will be news in a while."
As a qualified tool man, Li Jie felt sorry for him if he didn't put Cheng Jianjun to use at this time.