Chapter 16 was quite unexpected, wasn't it?

Chapter 16 was quite unexpected, wasn't it?

The next evening, Mr. Sun returned with a large bag of fruit.

“Your uncle came back from the south for the New Year and brought a lot of fruit. I gave some to you and your siblings.”

Both apples and oranges are available.

There are also some peanuts and melon seeds; you can save them for the Chinese New Year.

These have already been cooked.

After laying all these things out, Master Sun took out an envelope.

He took out a stack of ten-yuan notes from the envelope and counted them in front of Yao Shula.

"Shula, here's five hundred yuan! Take it. Add to the thousand I gave you last night, and our accounts are settled." Master Sun said as he stuffed the money into Yao Shula's hand.

Yao Shula was taken aback.

"Godmother! This... why did you give me sixty more than I should have?" Yao Shula asked hurriedly.

Master Sun waved his hand.

“Last night I discussed it with the old man. You three siblings have had a tough time.”

Your mother is gone, your father... well, let's not talk about that person, he can't be considered a person.

The two younger ones still need to go to school, so they're counting on you.

The extra sixty yuan is good. Since it's the end of the year and there are many vendors selling New Year's goods on the street, you can take them to buy some.

Anyway, we still have to celebrate the New Year. Buy more things, look at what you're all wearing...

Take it!

I'll see if there's any cotton for sale these next couple of days. If there is, I'll buy some. If you don't know how to make it, bring it to me.

"I'll work with my family for two days, and we'll definitely be able to make you a new cotton-padded coat." Master Sun said, then sighed again.

Yao Shula felt a little touched.

Even though they had ulterior motives, at least they did things well!

"Godmother, thank you!" Yao Shula put the envelope away.

Master Sun glanced at Yao Shula and gave her a reminder.

"Shura, the family is now relying on you to support it, so you'd better be more careful."

Don't talk about the money with anyone else. Just quietly deposit it in a savings bank and don't let anyone know.

There will be many expenses for your family in the future. Shuxin and Shuli will need money for school, food, and everything else in the house.

Having money in hand brings peace of mind!

Yao Shula nodded, indicating that she understood.

Finally, Master Sun took out a piece of paper, which stated that Yao Shula had voluntarily given up her qualification to work in the factory...

Yao Shula readily signed the paper.

Master Sun has also accomplished the most important thing on his mind.

Yao Shula even asked Master Sun with a smile if anyone in the family was unhappy about taking out so much money.

Master Sun was very proud.

"Dare? You all eat my food and use my things, what right do you have to complain? If anyone complains, I'll break their legs with a stick!"

Shura, come to our house for Chinese New Year. We have a lot of people, so please bring Shuxin and Shuli with you.

It'll be much more lively than when you're at home!

Yao Shula chuckled.

Master Sun is quite assertive; it was worth having her as a godmother.

As for going to Master Sun's house for the Chinese New Year? Yao Shula still has a sense of boundaries.

It's Chinese New Year, a time for family reunion, what are those three outsiders doing there!

Yao Shula then politely declined.

...

These past few days have also been difficult for Yao Guohua and Song Yuling.

They could tolerate Yao Shula asking for money, and they gave it to her; it wasn't a big deal.

But the work Yao Shula mentioned really kept them both up at night.

They both knew what had happened to Song Yuling's promotion to a permanent position.

Previously, Yao Guohua was confident that he could control Yao Shula, and he also knew that Shuman's job was reserved for Yao Shula.

But Song Yuling also said that Yao Shula is not young and will get married in a year or two at most.

Giving the job to Yao Shula is the same as giving the job to someone else, isn't it?

Instead of doing that, why not leave the work at Lao Yao's house?

Yao Guohua thought about it and realized it made a lot of sense. Why should we let outsiders benefit from our jobs?

"Guohua, do you think the factory will really take my job back?" Song Yuling was very worried.

There has been no news for the past two days. She quietly inquired around, but couldn't find out even a hint of it.

Yao Guohua thought for a moment and immediately shook his head.

"No way! When I went to the union today to deliver the 120 yuan, the union chairman was very kind."

The machinery factory had to report the hiring of any formal employee.

The factory wouldn't do something so unreliable.

If they want to get you a permanent position and then assign you to someone else, wouldn't that confirm that the original procedures were incomplete?

The head office is very strict about this; if this happens, it will definitely be thoroughly investigated.

The factory leaders aren't that stupid; they won't pin the blame on themselves.

Song Yuling thought about it and it seemed to make sense!

"So how will it be handled in the end?"

"They should be able to ask us to contribute some money! It'll probably only be a few hundred yuan."

Shura just wants money, right? Just give it to her.

"I'll just pay for some peace and quiet," Yao Guohua said irritably.

Song Yuling's heart was bleeding.

She really didn't expect that not only would her wedding be ruined, but she would also have to pay so much money afterwards.

Not only did Yao Guohua lose his monthly subsidy of twenty yuan, but he also had to spend twenty yuan every month to support those three ungrateful wretches.

Now we have to shell out a huge sum of money again...

I couldn't make ends meet this year...

"Guohua, how are we going to get by like this?" Song Yuling began to worry.

"What's there to be afraid of! We are all permanent employees, and our salaries increase every year. Do we, as dual-income couples, have any fear of not being able to make a living?"

"I still have some money on hand. When spring comes, I'll build another west-facing room in your yard so your Tao Tao can live there." Yao Guohua immediately comforted Song Yuling.

The two are now living in the house that Song Yuling's ex-husband used to live in.

Song Yuling's ex-boyfriend drove a sports car; he left five years ago and never came back...

"I hope this matter passes quickly! I'm afraid to go out now, because I feel like everyone is pointing and whispering about me whenever I do."

Guohua, if I had known it would turn out like this, I shouldn't have insisted on getting married in the first place.

Now look what's happened... I've dragged you into this too."

Yao Guohua quickly comforted Song Yuling.

...

Another day passed; it was Monday.

The factory workers had just arrived and were preparing to start a new week of work.

However, everyone was drawn to a notice on the factory's bulletin board.

The announcement was very simple; it contained only one message.

Song Yuling, an employee of Workshop 1 of the Machinery Factory, was found to have engaged in improper conduct that damaged the factory's reputation. After a meeting of factory leaders, it was decided to dismiss Song Yuling from her position as a formal employee and return her to her original post.

In addition, in order not to affect the normal production of the machinery factory, the factory leaders and workshop directors have decided that Sun Jiakang of Workshop 3, who is diligent and conscientious in his work, is to be transferred to Workshop 1 to replace Song Yuling.

This is to announce that...

Then there was the bright red factory seal.

The factory workers erupted in anger...

Previously, people only spread rumors about Song Yuling's bad conduct, but now the factory has officially confirmed it!

Yao Guohua and Song Yuling were completely dumbfounded.

They didn't even have the chance to pay money to buy their safety!

With this announcement, Song Yuling can forget about getting a permanent position!