Qiao Zuwang saw that as soon as he spoke, his four children stopped playing and looked at him in unison, and he felt proud.
I am I, even if I am a rebellious person like Qiao Yicheng, don’t I have to listen obediently when I speak?
Thinking of this, the depression in his heart suddenly relaxed a lot, but his pride did not last long.
"If you have something to say, hurry up and say it. We are grinding and whining there. Everyone is still busy after dinner."
"boom."
Qiao Zuwang slammed his chopsticks on the table, startling a few people, but Qiao Yicheng looked at him calmly.
"Qiao Yicheng, am I your father, or are you mine? Do you talk to me like this? I think you are going to shake things up."
Qiao Yicheng said calmly: "You are my father, okay, if you have anything to say, please tell me immediately."
"you."
Qiao Zuwang pointed at Qiao Yicheng, trembling with anger. He felt that sooner or later, he would be angered to death by his eldest son.
Taking a deep breath, he forced himself to calm down. What he wanted to say next was even more important.
Calm down, calm down, calm down...
Qiao Zuwang, who finally calmed down, coughed dryly before starting to speak.
"Second Strong and Fourth Beauty, as a father, I am very happy that you can work in Chenxing Textile Factory, but do you know how you got your job?"
Qiao Erqiang and Qiao Simei both looked puzzled. They really didn't know the specific situation, but Qiao Sanli told them after she came back yesterday.
Qiao Simei asked doubtfully: "Didn't my sister ask Brother Zhou Chen to help?"
Qiao Erqiang nodded naturally. With the relationship between his sister and Zhou Chen, it shouldn't be difficult to help her...
"she?"
Qiao Zuwang snorted, but when he saw Qiao Sanli's eyes, he coughed awkwardly and changed his tone: "Yes, Sanli did help, but in fact, the biggest contribution comes from me."
"You?" Qiao Erqiang and Qiao Simei's eyes were full of disbelief. How could they not know what kind of virtue their father was?
"Of course it's me."
Seeing that his children didn't believe it, Qiao Zuwang immediately became anxious, "I went to see Zhou Chen yesterday. He only agreed to this because of my face. If you don't believe me, ask Sanli."
As he said this, he kept winking at Sanli. He knew that his eldest daughter had always been filial and obedient, so she would definitely not undermine him at this time.
It is true that Qiao Sanli did not tell the truth, but Qiao Yicheng knew that was not the case. If he was the only one, he would definitely not give any face to Qiao Zuwang, but now that there are younger brothers and sisters here, he would not
Revealed on the spot.
However, the two of them did not expose it, which made Qiao Zuwang even more proud.
"Let me tell you, I originally applied for a job at Chenxing Textile Factory, and they agreed to let me in, but I was not satisfied with the position they gave me, so I went to find that guy from the Zhou family, and he was very enthusiastic about me.
Very well, I also know what his wishful thinking is. Isn’t it just that he wants to be with our family, Sanli? If he wants to be with Sanli, how dare he not give me the face of my future father-in-law?"
"Then what?"
Qiao Simei was doubtful, mainly because what Qiao Zuwang said made sense. If Zhou Chen wanted to get along with the third sister, he would definitely have to please his father-in-law.
As for the others, she didn't quite believe it. She had heard that Chenxing Textile Factory had very strict recruitment requirements. With her father's character, would someone take the initiative to hire him?
When someone praised him, Qiao Zuwang became even more interested, and he even boasted without making any drafts.
"Then, of course, whatever I said, that boy Zhou Chen had to agree. As soon as he heard that I was going to their factory, he immediately wanted to give me a manager. But your father, I am an honest person, how could this be possible?
I was willing to take advantage of my future in-laws, so I righteously refused."
Okay, this is really an exaggeration. The honest man Qiao Erqiang, who was a little bit convinced just now, no longer believes it now.
Are you kidding me? Their father, a lazy man who cheats and cheats, can't even be considered a front-line worker, so he still acts as a manager?
As for Qiao Yicheng and Qiao Sanli, they selectively ignored it and took it as a joke.
But Qiao Zuwang didn't stop and continued to boast.
"So Zhou Chen finally decided to let me be a workshop director or manage a warehouse. Alas, I can definitely do this. But I turned around and thought, no, I am already so old. Even if I go to work, I can still go to work.
How many years?"
"So I thought of you. Yicheng and Sanli both have university degrees. Don't worry too much about your future. But Erqiang and Simei, you can't. As a father, I have to think about your future, so I
I suggested to Zhou Chen that he give you my job in exchange."
"Hey, this kid didn't dare not give me face. He immediately agreed to my proposal. I originally wanted Erqiang to go, but in order to curry favor with me, that kid did whatever it took to help Simei with your work.
It's settled, and finally you two have a job."
"So, the person you two should thank the most is your father and me."
Qiao Zuwang pointed at himself proudly, waiting for the admiring looks of his children.
What disappointed him was that Qiao Yicheng and Qiao Sanli didn't even look at him. Qiao Erqiang was still thinking about what he said and hadn't come back to his senses. As for Qiao Simei, she even laughed.
Qiao Zuwang suddenly felt a sharp pain in his heart. The daughter he had promised was a little cotton-padded jacket. How was this cotton-padded jacket so ventilated?
Finally, Qiao Yicheng said: "Dad, you have said so much, is it time to tell you your purpose now?"
He knew his father very well, and after saying so much, he just wanted to get something. He had almost guessed Qiao Zuwang's purpose.
"This traitor."
Qiao Zuwang was filled with anger. This eldest son was simply his nemesis. Every time he wanted to say something, he would be disrupted by him.
But thinking of his own purpose, he still forced himself to be calm.
"What I mean is very simple. Look at me. Do you notice any difference between me and before?"
The four children all stared at Qiao Zuwang, and finally Qiao Simei shook her head in confusion: "There is no difference, Dad, what do you want to say?"
Qiao Zuwang was so angry that his tooth ached. These traitors didn't care about me at all.
"Didn't you notice the white hair on my head and the wrinkles on my face? Look carefully and see clearly."
Qiao Simei and Qiao Erqiang took a closer look and said, "It seems a bit weird. Dad, what have you been doing recently? Did you stay up late playing mahjong again? Or did you drink too much?"
"I……"
Qiao Zuwang's hands were trembling, he was a treason, he was a treason.
"I'm old, I'm old! Can't you see it? I've worked so hard to raise you so well, and look at how filial you are to me. You can't even tell that I'm old. I've raised you all in vain.
Already."
Faced with Qiao Zuwang's furious scolding, the four brothers and sisters of the Qiao family all had calm expressions. They had been scolded by Qiao Zuwang frequently since they were young, and they had long been accustomed to it.
After scolding him for a few times, like a white-eyed wolf and a little brat, Qiao Zuwang felt that his chest felt much better.
"I am your father. I gave birth to you and raised you. Now that I am old, it is time for you to be filial to me. This is a matter of course."
"So?" Qiao Yicheng asked.
Qiao Zuwang hummed: "So, you guys are responsible for providing for me in my old age."
Qiao Yicheng nodded and said, "I understand, you just want money, right?"
Qiao Zuwang was unhappy: "Why do you need money? This is called support. I raised you, and you provide for me in my old age and are responsible for my alimony. What is this called Gang Chang?"
"Hey, you still know the Three Cardinal Guidelines and the Five Constant Rules, but you'd better learn what they mean first, and then say them out."
Qiao Yicheng mocked unceremoniously, "Tell me, how much do you want?"
Qiao Zuwang: "I have five children in total. Since we are supporting them, everyone must pay."
The Qiao brothers and sisters all stared at Qiao Zuwang in disbelief with their eyes widened.
Qiao Yicheng was also shocked by his father's shamelessness: "You said it's just the four of us, but you won't let Qiqi go?"
Qiao Zuwang asked naturally: "Isn't Qiqi my son?"
Qiao Yicheng said angrily: "Have you ever raised Qiqi for a day? He was sent to his second aunt's house not long after he was born. In the past few years, he gave some money for milk powder, but did you give him a penny later? Not to mention Qiqi.
You are only thirteen years old now, and you still have the nerve to ask him for money?"
Qiao Erqiang, Qiao Sanli and Qiao Simei also looked at their father with strange eyes, making Qiao Zuwang look embarrassed.
"Okay, let's not forget about Qiqi for the time being. We will talk about it after he becomes an adult and works."
"Not even after work."
Qiao Yicheng shouted again. He really didn't have much affection for Qiao Qiqi, but he couldn't see his father treating Qiao Qiqi like this.
Qiao Zuwang was really a little afraid of this eldest son, so he could only compromise: "Okay, let's not talk about him, just you four."
Qiao Yicheng snorted: "Don't even think about it, Sanli. She still borrowed money for her high school tuition and accommodation, and she didn't spend any money on college. She just went to college now and has no money to give you."
"Qiao Yicheng, don't go too far. You said that Qiqi is still young, so it's okay not to give her money. Haven't Sanli already gone to college? I know that she works part-time to make money when she is free. How could she not? money."
Grain rust
Qiao Zuwang was also angry. If one of his brothers and sisters was missing, he would lose a share of money. So he didn't care whether Sanli was still in school. As long as he made money, he should give him money.
"Besides, that Zhou Chen is so rich, and Sanli can ask him to pay for it, so it's considered as filial piety to me in advance."
"boom!"
Qiao Yicheng slammed the table hard, startling everyone in the room, and Qiao Zuwang also trembled.
"Qiao Zuwang, are you still a father? Sanli is still a young girl, but you have the nerve to say such things."
"Brother, big brother."
Qiao Sanli quickly stood up and comforted Qiao Yicheng: "Don't be angry, brother, don't be angry."
After persuading her eldest brother, she said to Qiao Zuwang: "Dad, I do have a responsibility to support you, but this has nothing to do with Zhou Chen. Whether now or in the future, if you dare to ask him for money, you will I don’t have a daughter anymore.”
She was also very angry. She had never thought about escaping responsibility, but Qiao Zuwang's words were really unpleasant.
"This is outrageous."
Qiao Zuwang woke up from the fright and was furious. He was actually frightened by his son and threatened by his daughter. This was absolutely intolerable.
"Qiao Yicheng, Qiao Sanli, have you two turned upside down? Is this how you talk to me? Do you still have a tutor? All your books have been read into the dog's belly?"
Qiao Yicheng sneered: "Don't you know whether we have a tutor?"
Qiao Zuwang couldn't refute what he said. He naturally knew that he was an incompetent father, but he knew it was okay, but his children couldn't say it.
"I will leave my words here today. The four of you must give me money for my retirement."
Qiao Yicheng also said coldly: "Let me put my words here, Sanli will not give him a penny before he graduates. Sanli, please listen carefully. Before graduation, if you dare to give him money, Just don’t recognize me as your big brother.”
He said it very harshly because he didn't want his sister to be controlled by Qiao Zuwang.
If this continues, I'm afraid the sisters will be exploited even if they get married, which may make them embarrassed and unable to hold their heads high in their husband's family, so he wants to fundamentally stop this kind of thing.
Seeing her eldest brother speaking so harshly, Qiao Sanli was a little hesitant. She has a kind personality and is a bit strong. If her brother and sister both gave it to her, she would be embarrassed not to give it to her.
But now that her eldest brother says this, it’s really hard for her to give it to her.
Qiao Yicheng said again: "Dad, the current situation is like this. After the top two and four beauties get their salary from work, I can give it to you, and I can give it to you, but before Sanli graduates, you don't have to pay a penny.
If you agree, we agree. If we don’t agree, we brothers and sisters won’t pay a penny.”
Qiao Erqiang shrank his head and said, "I listen to my elder brother."
Qiao Simei also whispered: "I also listen to big brother."
"Rebellion, really rebellion, rebellion."
Qiao Zuwang was so out of breath that he could hear needles dropping in the room, which lasted for a long time.
In the end, Qiao Zuwang finally swallowed his breath.
"Okay, I'll do as you say. You don't have to pay Sanli before you graduate, but you will have to pay after graduation."
"As for you, Qiao Yicheng, you have to give it too."
Qiao Yicheng then nodded: "Tell me how much you want."
Qiao Zuwang already had a plan in mind, and said directly: "You give me one hundred per month, the second strong and the fourth beautiful. I found their jobs, give me half of the money every month, and the food expenses at home are also
From them."
As soon as these words came out, the four Qiao brothers and sisters were all dumbfounded.
Qiao Simei shouted directly: "Dad, you are going too far. You asked me and my second brother to give you half of our salary, and we have to pay for the food ourselves. What should we do?"
Qiao Zuwang said calmly: "I have already inquired about it. The salary at Chenxing Textile Factory is half higher than that in the same industry. If the position is good, it will be even higher. Basically it can reach more than two hundred yuan or even higher.
Give me half, and the rest is enough for you to buy clothes and other expenses; as for food expenses, you eat a lot, of course you should pay for it yourself."
"No, this definitely won't work."
Qiao Simei didn't know how to refute, so she simply disagreed.
Qiao Sanli even frowned and said, "Dad, the average salary in Jinling now is just over 100. My eldest brother has not graduated yet and is just doing odd jobs. You ask him to pay 100 a month. This is simply embarrassing my eldest brother."
Qiao Zuwang frowned and shouted: "Who makes him so great? He is a graduate student. The more capable he is, the more money he should be given."
Qiao Yicheng snorted: "I will pay thirty, and Erqiang and Simei have jobs. They will pay after their wages are paid. Each of them will pay forty, which adds up to one hundred and eleven. This is the most you can pay if you work; as for food expenses,
Zhou Chen said that he would give Erqiang and Simei dormitory accommodation, so they might not go home often, so they won't have to pay for food."
"What? It's only one hundred and eleven, why don't you go home and pay for food? This won't work, absolutely won't work."
When Qiao Zuwang heard this, he became anxious. According to his proposal, he could get more than three hundred a month, and more in the future. As a result, the eldest son chopped it off with a knife, leaving only one hundred and eleven, and he didn't even have to pay for food.
, doesn’t this cost him his life?
Qiao Erqiang and Qiao Simei were both attracted by the second half of the elder brother's sentence.
"Brother, you just said that as long as we go to work, brother Zhou Chen will arrange dormitories for us?"
Qiao Yicheng ignored Qiao Zuwang and answered Simei's question.
"Well, Zhou Chen told me during dinner yesterday. He said that Chenxing Textile Factory has two dormitories. One is for multiple people to live together, and the other is a two-bedroom dormitory for multiple people to live together.
It’s free, but you have to pay rent for a two-bedroom dormitory, and you have to pay for the dormitory’s water and electricity bills yourself.”
"Two bedrooms and one living room?"
Qiao Simei's eyes suddenly lit up. She has never had a room of her own even though she has grown so big. If there are two bedrooms and one living room, wouldn't she be able to have her own room?
"Brother, is the rent for two bedrooms and one living room expensive?"
Qiao Erqiang asked curiously. He and his sister had different ideas. All he needed was a place to live.
Qiao Simei said happily: "It doesn't matter if it's expensive or not. When the time comes, I'll act coquettishly with Brother Zhou Chen and ask him to reduce the price. It will definitely be no problem."
Qiao Yicheng glared at her: "Don't even think about it. I asked Zhou Chen. The rent for two bedrooms and one living room is not expensive. For internal employees, it only costs 41 months."
Hearing this, Qiao Simei's eyes suddenly lit up: "Forty yuan? If I live with my second brother, I can just pay 20 yuan each. It's not expensive, it's not expensive."
In the past, when she heard forty yuan, she would definitely jump to her feet, but she would have a job soon, which would cost at least one hundred yuan a month. Although twenty yuan is a lot, there is no pressure to pay it, just like having her own money.
Compared with other rooms, it is totally worth the money.
"Second brother, we will live together then, will it be okay with you?"
Qiao Erqiang: "I have no problem, but I'm going to quit my job at the paper factory later."
He took over the job at the paper mill from Qiao Simei. There were many aunts there. He had only been working there for a short time before he couldn't stand it anymore.
Qiao Simei was originally planning to apply for a job as a hotel waiter, but now that she has a better job and salary, she will certainly not be a waiter anymore.
If she was just going to be a worker, she would definitely not be happy, but now that she has a choice, she would definitely go happily.
"Hey, hey, are you listening to me? Do you still think of me as your father?"
Qiao Zuwang was chatting and forgot about him, and became angry again. He had been angry more times today than he had been in the past month.
Qiao Yicheng said: "Listen, as I just said, I am thirty, two strong and four cents forty, a total of one hundred and eleven. If you agree, you can give it. If you don't agree, we can still save the money."
"Hey, you..."
"Just say whether you want it or not. As long as you say no, we promise not to give you a penny."
Being defeated by Qiao Yicheng again, Qiao Zuwang's face was very ugly. In the end, he could only grit his teeth and reluctantly agreed.
"Okay, I'll follow what you said, but as I said before, if the price increases in the future and your wages increase, the money you give me will also increase."
"Hey, you've become very smart when it comes to money."
Qiao Yicheng was very angry. This irresponsible father sometimes made a lot of lies. Coupled with his shameless temper, there was really nothing he could do if he didn't be ruthless.
"Just say whether you agree or not. If you don't agree, we will sever our relationship. I don't want you rebellious sons and daughters anymore."
Qiao Zuwang cursed angrily, he was really angry, but although he said harshly, he understood his children.
Except for Qiao Yicheng who would rebel against him, the other three were still filial to him. Even if Qiao Yicheng was not filial to him, he would not really ignore him.
"Okay, stop pretending, we'll talk about the rest later."
Qiao Yicheng didn't want to talk nonsense with him and made a decision directly. He was not prepared and didn't really ask.