In this era, children in rural areas began to help with household chores as soon as they could walk.
The younger ones take care of their younger brothers and sisters. When they are four or five years old, they can help the adults collect firewood. When they are seven or eight years old, they can cook and help the adults with farm work.
Wait until you are ten years old to be able to work in the fields.
In the commune, children were also counted as work points. An adult laborer received ten work points per day, while children could only receive two work points.
but.
Don't underestimate these two work points. When the food is distributed at the end of the year, you may have to rely on the children's two work points to survive.
When there is a lean period, the adults work in the production team, and the children can pick wild vegetables and peel tree bark, which is very useful!
Who would be willing to let their children work for other people for free?
Jia Shan frowned and said awkwardly: "Daughter-in-law Dongxu, it's not that my uncle won't help you, but you also know that the situation in our commune is more serious this year. The relief food has not been received yet, and the children in the village have
They all have to pick wild vegetables.”
"I don't want children, I want adults." Qin Huairu said with a smile: "But don't worry, we are not using her for nothing. We will pay her monthly."
Qin Huairu originally planned to be a prostitute for free, a rural girl, who would take care of food and shelter, and give her some pocket money.
But seeing that after so many years, the Jia family's reputation in Jiajiazhuang had long been ruined, and her relatives were unwilling to help, she had no choice but to come up with a way to remunerate her labor.
"Pay monthly?" Jia Shan said with a smile: "This, this is so embarrassing, we are all from the same family. Jia Zhang is sick, and we relatives are supposed to help. How can we have the nerve to ask for your family's money? Besides,
, you have to support three children by yourself, and now Jia Zhang has to spend money when she is sick, so she is definitely not well-off financially."
These are simple rural people. When you treat them with a cold face, they will stay away from you and treat you with disdain.
but.
When you treat them better, they will feel a little embarrassed.
Qin Huairu said with a smile: "It's okay, uncle, I'm now a junior leader in the steel rolling mill workshop, and I can receive extra allowance every month."
When she said this, Qin Huairu's heart was filled with pride. If it weren't for Li Weidong's help, she might still be racking her brains to scheme against others, and she would never be so confident.
I have to say, this feels really good.
"Ah, Huairu, have you become the leader?" Jiashan was a little surprised.
Jia Maolin and Jia Dongxu have worked in the steel rolling mill for so many years, and they were still just small workers. Qin Huairu has just taken over a few years ago and has become a leader. His ability should not be underestimated.
The members of Jiajiazhuang also looked at Qin Huairu with awe.
The steel rolling mill is a large state-owned factory with a very high level. The status of the small leaders in the workshop is almost the same as that of the secretary in the commune.
That look of awe and envy made Qin Huairu a little intoxicated.
But she knew that the most important thing now was to find a caregiver for Jia Zhang. It was going to be dark soon and she couldn't waste any more time.
"Uncle, this is what I think. Taking care of people is not an easy job. I can't let my relatives work in vain. I will use five yuan every month as her salary." Qin Huairu said with a smile.
: "And he also takes care of food and housing."
"Five yuan, Qin Huairu is really generous. We have been busy in the commune for a year and can't earn five yuan."
"Yes, it seems that Qin Huairu is really a leader, otherwise he would not be willing to offer such a high price."
"My third daughter is just eighteen years old this year. She hasn't said anything about the marriage yet. You can let my daughter go."
"My second girl is nineteen this year. She is clever and hard-working, so she will definitely be qualified for the job."
The members quickly thought of another benefit.
If my daughter enters the capital, she might be able to marry into the capital.
Just like Qin Huairu, she started out as a little girl in the countryside. By chance, she met Jia Dongxu and then entered the city.
Now you look at people who have become workshop leaders and eat public food.
And Qin Jingru.
This girl just went to the capital for a blind date. Although the marriage didn't work out, she stayed in the capital and now works in the steel rolling mill.
The two sisters of the Qin family are role models for the girls in Jiajiazhuang.
After figuring it out, the members quickly surrounded Qin Huairu and introduced their daughter.
Since Qin Huairu had not been in Jiajiazhuang for a long time, she did not know the situation in Jiajiazhuang, let alone the conduct of those girls.
We can only turn to Jia Shan for help.
"Uncle, you also know that taking care of people is not an easy job. I also have a few simple requests."
"First of all, they have good character, are diligent in their hands and feet, and have a good temper. They are all relatives. If they fall out, it will not look good."
"Second, I love cleanliness. The compound we live in is currently being selected for advanced compounds. If you make the house messy, you will be criticized."
"Third, I need relatives who know the basics. After all, if that girl is brought to the capital by me, I have to be responsible for her."
These requirements are reasonable and reasonable. Jia Shan nodded and said, "Huai Ru, don't worry, I will definitely choose the best girl for you."
Jia Shan was already very excited at this time.
He actually has some thoughts.
Jia Shan's youngest daughter happens to be eighteen years old this year. She has a junior high school education and looks very juicy. She can make water come out with a gentle pinch.
She is a famous beauty from all over the country.
Therefore, when they first came of age, boys from the neighborhood asked people to come to their homes to propose marriage.
They were all rejected by Jia Shan.
Jia Shan felt that if his daughter were placed in the capital, she would be enough to be a leader's wife based on her appearance.
It's just that I don't have a chance.
Isn't the opportunity here?
Qin Huairu didn't know Jia Shan's temperament, so she nodded and agreed.
Afterwards, Jia Shan led Qin Huairu home and asked his wife to take good care of Qin Huairu.
He hurried to the commune's primary school.
His daughter Jia Taohua works as a substitute teacher at an elementary school in the commune, with no salary and ten work points every day.
Ten work points is a good deal, which is only 2 cents. How can I go to the capital to work as a nurse for others?
Jiajiazhuang Primary School at this time.
Jia Taohua was leading the children to read when a knock on the door suddenly came from outside.
Jia Taohua turned her head and frowned tightly when she saw the young man standing outside.
The young man's name was Yuan Dabao, the son of the branch secretary of Jiajiazhuang Commune. He was idle all day long, and met Jia Taohua by chance.
Yuan Dabao was shocked by Jia Taohua's appearance and vowed not to marry anyone other than Jia Taohua. When he got home, he asked Yuan Zhishu to invite someone to propose marriage to Jia Taohua.
The surname Yuan is a popular surname in the neighborhood, and Party Secretary Yuan is quite powerful in the surrounding area. Many families are vying to be related to the Yuan family.
But.
Jia Taohua despised Yuan Dabao as a second-rate man and refused to marry Yuan Dabao no matter what.
Jia Shan also felt that Yuan Dabao was dishonest and would not achieve anything in the future even with Yuan Zhishu's blessing.
Therefore, he rejected the Yuan family's marriage proposal.
Who would have thought that Yuan Dabao, a second-rate man who had been flirting with women since he was a child, actually had his heart set on him this time, claiming that he would not marry anyone other than Jia Taohua.
He took advantage of Yuan Zhishu's relationship and became the canteen director of Jiajiazhuang Primary School.
There are only three to four hundred students in Jiajiazhuang Primary School, and most of the students feel that eating in the cafeteria is more expensive, and it is close to home, so they go home to eat at noon.
Therefore, the cafeteria of Jiajiazhuang Primary School actually exists in name only. The only thing Yuan Dabao needs to take care of is the big yellow dog at the door of the cafeteria.
However, this was exactly what Yuan Dabao wanted. He came to Jiajiazhuang Primary School not for work, but to pursue Jia Taohua.
On weekdays, when nothing happened, Yuan Dabao would stand outside the classroom and watch Jia Taohua teach the children. After class, he would invite Jia Taohua to go out to play, but Jia Taohua refused every time.
Yuan Dabao was not discouraged, but enjoyed it, and became more determined to pursue Jia Taohua.
Compared with those little girls in the village, Jia Taohua is just a bright peach blossom.
Seeing that Yuan Dabao was harassing her during class this time, Jia Taohua gritted her teeth in anger.
"Students, please wait a moment. I'm going out now." Jia Taohua asked the students to review their homework and opened the door hurriedly.
Push Yuan Dabao aside.
He stared and asked: "Yuan Dabao, what are you doing? Didn't you see that I was teaching the students?"
"Taohua, don't be angry." Yuan Dabao faced the angry Jia Taohua and said with a smile: "Today there is a movie in Zhang Village next door. I have asked someone to occupy a good seat for us. When you get out of school, we will
Let’s go watch a movie together?”
It has to be said that Yuan Dabao still has experience in chasing girls.
In this era, there were no entertainment activities in rural areas. Movie screenings every six months became the most grand festival in all the villages.
Every time, thousands of commune members gathered in the commune's grinding yard, waiting for the city's projectionist to show the movie.
Jia Taohua is also a young person and is even more interested in watching movies.
However, her anger did not subside at all.
"Yuan Dabao, let me tell you, even if I want to go to the movies, I will not go with you. Get out of here now!"
Yuan Dabao smiled disapprovingly: "Taohua, don't be angry, I'll be waiting for you at the door!"
"you"
Jia Taohua really has no way to deal with people like Yuan Dabao.
In fact, due to Yuan Dabao's harassment, she reported this problem to the principal several times.
However, the principal did not impose any punishment on Yuan Dabao.
In fact, it becomes clear when you think about it.
Yuan Dabao is the son of the commune party secretary, and Jiajiazhuang Primary School is under the management of the commune. What can the principal do?
Fortunately.
Jia Taohua's father, Jia Shan, was the production captain of Jiajiazhuang, and he had high prestige in Jiajiazhuang. He could call dozens of young men with just one shout, so Yuan Dabao did not dare to do anything excessive.
"boring!"
Jia Taohua turned on her act and entered the house with her buttocks twisted.
Yuan Dabao's eyes were fixed on her slender waist, he chuckled and muttered in a low voice: "Xiao Lang Hoozi, don't look at your arrogance now. When I marry you into my family, you will know how powerful I am."
Yuan Dabao decided to wait for Jia Taohua at the door of the classroom.
Time passed bit by bit, and the big bell on the old locust tree in the campus rang, and the children rushed out of the classroom.
Yuan Dabao saw Jia Taohua coming out with a book and was about to step forward to stop her.
Suddenly, a voice came from a distance: "Taohua, get out of class is over?"
As if bitten by a poisonous snake, Yuan Dabao quickly retracted his steps, turned around and saw Jia Shan staring at him with a frown on his face.
Yuan Dabao was so frightened that he trembled.
After Jia Shan found out about Yuan Dabao's entanglement with Jia Taohua, Jia Shan took Yuan Zhishu's face into consideration and did not make a fuss.
but.
Still, he took two young men with him, stopped Yuan Dabao, and gave Yuan Dabao a lesson.
Part of the reason why Yuan Dabao did not dare to do anything inappropriate to Jia Taohua was also because of Jia Shan.
However, Yuan Dabao was not willing to leave in such a dejected manner.
He had already arranged that on the way back from watching the movie, two hooligans would pop out of the nearby field and stop Jia Taohua.
When the time comes, he will appear at the critical moment, fight off the two hooligans, and take over Jia Taohua.
As long as the raw rice is cooked.
Jia Taohua had no choice but to marry him.
In order to avoid being discovered by others, he hired those two hooligans from a distant land at a high price. It was a pity that they were wasted like this.
Jia Shan didn't take Yuan Dabao seriously. In his opinion, Yuan Dabao was the kind of person who had a thief heart but no courage. He saw Yuan Dabao staring at him and didn't care.
He looked at Jia Taohua and said, "Taohua, daddy wants to tell you some good news. Do you know your brother Dongxu's daughter-in-law, Qin Huairu?"
"Brother Dongxu, Qin Huairu. Are you talking about Jia Dongxu's beautiful daughter-in-law? I know her. I know her. It was when Jia Dongxu got married. Qin Huairu even gave her a piece of white rabbit wedding candy! It's so sweet." Jia Taohua said with a puzzled face:
"Dad, isn't she in the capital? She hasn't been back for a long time. Why did you suddenly mention her and say there is good news?"
"Jia Dongxu's mother, Jia Zhang, suffered a stroke and was lying in bed unable to move. The Jia family is looking for someone to take care of Jia Zhang." Jia Shan said with a smile: "I have already agreed with Qin Huairu to let you go.
They give me a salary of five yuan every month."
"Five yuan is a lot of salary, but it's a job to take care of people." Jia Taohua was a little reluctant.
Due to limited conditions, she only attended elementary school and then dropped out of school. In fact, she is a woman with ideals and ambitions. Otherwise, she would not have been able to reach the level of a teacher through unremitting study and cultural courses.
Jia Taohua's ideal is to go to college, not to take care of an old woman.
Also, she met Jia Zhang several times and had a very bad impression of Jia Zhang.
Yuan Dabao next to him has been paying attention to the situation here.
When he heard that Jia Taohua was going to the city, he couldn't bear it anymore and ran over and said, "Taohua, you must not go into the city to take care of people. That is what servants do. How can you do it?"
Jia Shan said with a cold face: "Jia Zhang is Taohua's aunt. Taohua takes care of her, so how can she be considered a servant? Besides, this is my family's business, what does it have to do with you."
"No, I just don't agree!"
"Hey, you guy, do you still want to be beaten?"
Jia Taohua originally disagreed to go, but seeing Yuan Dabao's reluctance, she knew that if she stayed in Jiajiazhuang, she would definitely be harassed by Yuan Dabao.
It would be better to go to the capital.
She doesn't believe it anymore. Can Yuan Dabao be driven to the capital? (End of chapter)
