Chapter 361 The college entrance examination is coming
"Then I'll live in the dormitory. Thank you, section chief."
Ren Li quickly agreed.
He is from Yuzhou. When he graduated from college, he unfortunately encountered a major flare and the global economy fell into the Great Depression. At that time, there was a large-scale military recruitment, so he simply enlisted in the army.
Next, his unit was transferred to the border area of Guizhou, where he stayed for two years.
Until the beginning of the year, he retired due to injury.
However, with a special military medal and being a model of positive publicity, I was finally lucky and was assigned to Yanjing Electric Power Company.
"You're welcome, that's good. I'll give you half a day off this afternoon. You can go back and move your luggage over, and clean the dormitory by the way."
"Thanks!"
"I told you you're welcome, Xiao Ren, it's already noon, have you brought a lunch box?" Xu Dong asked.
"No, I'll go back to the hotel for dinner later."
Ren Li shook his head. Today was the day for him to report for work. He didn't know anything about the new unit, so how could he think so carefully.
"Don't go back, I'll treat you at noon." Xu Dong persuaded.
"No……"
Ren Li refused repeatedly. Now everyone's food rations were tight, and he didn't want to take advantage of the leader.
Xu Dong grabbed the other party and said, "Don't refuse. Tell me about the situation in Guizhou later. I'm very interested."
Ren Li could only bite the bullet and stay.
In the office, Xu Dong put the lunch he had prepared in advance into the microwave to heat it up. The microwave was brought by him himself.
After all, it’s too troublesome to go to the canteen every day to heat it up.
In less than ten minutes, the food was on the table.
There are only two dishes in total, one braised salted fish and one scrambled egg with tomatoes. The staple food is bread. There is a whole box of baguettes prepared in the office.
"Section Chief, this is too rich..."
Ren Li was suddenly at a loss.
"Today is your first day at work, let's have a good meal."
If Mrs. Xu's leg had not been broken, the quality of her food would have been even higher.
There is no way, Yang Lina is at home alone, she has to take care of her mother-in-law, take care of the children, and do housework. She is extremely busy every day.
So we can only make do with lunch boxes and the like.
"Section Chief..."
Xu Dong stuffed the baguette into the other party: "Young people don't want my mother-in-law's. I can't even finish one meal, so feel free to eat!"
Ren Li nodded helplessly.
"Come and eat fish."
Xu Dong saw that the young man was only munching on bread and rarely took the initiative to pick up vegetables, so he put a few pieces of fish into his bowl.
"Thank you, section chief." Ren Li thanked him quickly.
In order to lighten the atmosphere, Xu Dong took the initiative to stir up the topic: "Xiao Ren, are you married?"
"No."
"What about the girlfriend?"
Ren Li said bitterly: "No, I'm like this now, who would still want to follow me?"
"Xiao Ren, I'm not talking about you, you are still young and have many opportunities! Do you still have an impression of the old Fang I just introduced to you?"
"Is it Uncle Fang?"
"Yes, that's him." Xu Dong nodded:
"He just got married last year, and he will have a baby in a few months. His wife is only in her early thirties, a college student, and she is pretty."
Afraid that Ren Li wouldn't believe it, Xu Dong took out his cell phone and clicked on the photos taken at the wedding.
Ren Li was shocked when he saw it. She is a real goddess. It would be a lie to say that she is not envious.
"I really can't tell!"
"Don't be discouraged. The bride is from the Southern Dynasties, and she also brings a slutty sister, otherwise she wouldn't be able to gain advantage from Lao Fang." Xu Dong added.
"That's nothing, right?"
"There will be some impact on food rations, but the wages and benefits from our power company are pretty good, and we can definitely afford it."
"Yeah?"
"The Dragon Boat Festival will be here soon, you will know then."
Xu Dong deliberately betrayed the situation.
Ren Li's semi-closed heart was finally stirred up.
"Section Chief, is it difficult to find a wife in a situation like mine, without a house or a car?"
Xu Dong smiled and explained:
"It is definitely difficult to find a local one. Local people are known to be very discerning, but it is still very easy to find a foreign wife like Lao Fang.
It stands to reason that you have been in Guizhou for two years, why didn't you find one on the spot?"
“First of all, the military is very strict and we don’t have time at all;
Secondly, for those women who escaped from the south, to be honest, most of them are dark, short, and thin. Unless they are old bachelors, most people will not consider them."
Ren Li smiled bitterly and took a bite of the bread. He had only stayed in the south for two years, and now it was almost turning into black coal. The sun there was really poisonous.
“Are there still many refugees now?”
"Compared with last year, there are already a lot less, but the refugees now are no longer real refugees, they are more like a group of bandits and robbers.
These people are very fierce, and my arm was blown off during the roundup of them." Ren Li looked lonely.
Xu Dong quickly comforted him: "Don't be discouraged. After a while, the section chief will help you introduce a beautiful girlfriend.
Next year, apply for public rental housing yourself, get married as soon as you get the house, take your parents over with you, and settle down in Yanjing."
At the beginning of the year, in order to alleviate the supply and demand pressure on public rental housing, the capital issued new regulations. Newly settled individuals or families must be at least one year old before they can apply for public rental housing.
"Thank you, section chief." Ren Li was full of longing.
Xu Dong waved his hand: "Xiao Ren, tell me, what kind of wife do you want to find?"
"Being pretty comes second, as long as you can live a good life."
"Recently, there have been a sudden increase in stowaways from the Northern Dynasties. The people there are relatively simple. Would you consider it?"
"Section Chief, let's talk about it later. Now I just want to work hard and settle down as soon as possible."
"It's okay to take your time. This matter cannot be rushed."
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In a blink of an eye, June is here!
On June 5th, two days before the college entrance examination, the senior year of high school finally had a holiday.
Ma Lingling chose to go to her grandma's house to relax for two days.
On the one hand, I wanted to visit my grandma, but on the other hand, I was greedy and wanted to eat something delicious for two days.
When Xu Dong came back from get off work, he saw his eldest niece playing games with Dabao and the others. She was talking and laughing, and her attitude seemed to be very good.
"Dad is back."
As usual, the children swarmed up.
"Uncle, you're off work."
"When did you arrive?" Xu Dong asked.
"I came here in the morning."
"The college entrance examination will be in two days. Are you confident?" Xu Dong asked with a smile.
Ma Lingling clenched her fists: "You must have confidence. I still want to eat grandma's cooking every day!"
"When grandma's legs are healed, I will prepare delicious food for you every day." Xu Ma on the side interjected.
The old man was sitting in a wheelchair. He took advantage of the evening time to come out to bask in the sun and get some fresh air.
"Xia Qing University, don't forget?"
Xu Dong reminded.
Ma Lingling nodded: "I haven't forgotten, my first choice is definitely Xia Qing University."
"Don't listen to your uncle's nonsense. Just go to college and don't put too much pressure on yourself." Xu's mother comforted her.