Chapter 21-The Regretful Lei Family
The next morning, the old woman woke up early to kill the chickens. The family was having a rather sumptuous breakfast.
Hong Wei, who was passing by, saw that Dong Bao had returned. He didn't care if he was eating or not. He directly rushed in with a smile on his face.
"Dong Bao, why didn't you tell me you were coming back? When did you arrive?"
When Lei Dongbao saw that it was Hong Wei, he quickly smiled and said,"I just arrived yesterday. Hongwei, have you eaten?”
Song Yunping quickly got up to go to the kitchen to refill the bowls and chopsticks.
Hong Wei waved his hand." I've eaten. Sister-in-law, don't trouble yourself. You guys eat, you guys eat. I'll talk to Dong Bao for a while."”
"Tell me, there's no outsider here." Dong Bao replied as he ate.”
Hong Wei was silent for a moment and said embarrassedly,""Do you know that the village's enterprises have been contracted out?”
Dong Bao nodded and said indifferently,""What do you and Shigen think?"
"I didn't agree to it at first. You've told us about the disadvantages of contracting before, but I had no choice. I just got married and worked hard in the factory every day. In the end, my salary was about the same as that of an ordinary worker. I might as well not care about anything and sit in the village committee drinking tea. Anyway, my salary is still paid.”Hong Wei said his difficulties.
"Yes, I can understand. Xiao Lei's family still needs to suffer a little.”Lei Dongbao sighed.
"Dong Bao, why don't you come back?" Hong Wei asked tentatively.
Lei Dongbao shook his head." I've already thought about it when I resigned. Little Lei's family has their own fate. I won't interfere in this matter anymore. I just have to live my life well now."”
Hong Wei sighed." That's true. Xiao Lei's family is still too inexperienced. It's a waste of time for you to come back." I heard that you went to Beijing with Sister-in-law to do business? How's it going?"
Lei Dongbao nodded." It's alright. I can earn some money. Hongwei, tell Shigen and Four-eyes that if you don't want to be village officials anymore, you can come to Beijing to look for me. We've been brothers for so many years. I trust you."”
Hong Wei nodded gratefully. He knew Lei Dongbao's character. As long as he had a bite to eat, his brother would not starve.
After sending Hong Wei away, Lei Dongbao rode Song Yunping to Pingping's house to visit his parents-in-law.
Along the way, they met many villagers from Little Lei's family. When they saw Lei Dongbao return, they were both happy and ashamed. After all, they were from the same village, so Lei Dongbao greeted them politely.
Many people complained about the contractor's unscrupulous behavior in front of Dong Bao, and their words revealed that they hoped that Dong Bao would come back.
Dong Bao didn't point it out. He just said that he was very busy with business in Beijing. He was only going home for a few days and would come back to visit Lei's family when he was free.
The villagers of Little Lei's family couldn't say much either. They could only secretly regret what they had done that day that made Secretary Dong Bao's heart turn cold.
After Lei Dongbao brought Song Yunping to meet his parents-in-law, he brought Song Yunping to the Mountain Back Brigade. The main purpose of this trip was to find a reliable nanny for Master Guan and help the poor Xiaohong family.
Xiaohong's family lived next to Yang Xun's family. Her family's situation was much more difficult than Yang Xun's. Her father was sick and could not do heavy work. She was also influenced by the preference for sons over daughters. She gave birth to seven daughters, but in the end, she did not give birth to a boy.
Xiao Hong and Yang Xun had often helped her brother Song Yunhui cut the queue, so Song Yunping was very grateful to them.
Xiaohong was the third child in the family. She was 17 years old this year. The clothes she wore were left behind by her sister, and the patches were also patched again and again. Her family was also a super poor family in Shanbei Village.
Fortunately, Director Yang lived next to her house and even let her go to school for a few years for free, so she could read. Xiao Hong was tall, but her face was yellow and thin. One look and she could tell that she was a child from a poor family.
Lei Dongbao borrowed a tractor to carry two bags of rice and two barrels of oil for Yang Xun's family and Xiao Hong's family. He first went to Xiao Hong's house. Song Yunping quickly shouted,
"Auntie, is Xiaohong home?"
When Xiaohong's mother saw Song Yunping, she quickly welcomed her warmly,"Pingping is here, and so is Eastern Treasure. Xiaohong is cooking in the kitchen. You guys eat together. I'll ask Xiaohong to buy some eggs.”
"No need, Auntie. We just ate at home. We came to ask Xiaohong if she's willing to work in Beijing with us."”
"Beijing? Work?" Xiaohong's mother was puzzled.
"Our neighbor in Beijing has an old man who needs someone to wash clothes and cook. Xiaohong is polite and quick. I want to introduce her to help. She can pay 180 yuan a month for food and accommodation.”Song Yunping explained.
Lei Dongbao put down the rice and oil and said with a smile,"Auntie, don't worry. If the old man doesn't want Xiaohong, I can also let her work in the clothing store in my shop.”
Xiao Hong heard it from outside the door and couldn't hide her excitement."Brother Dongbao, Sister Pingping, I'm willing! I'm willing to go to Beijing with you!"
180 yuan. At that time, the workers in Xiao Lei's brick factory were only slightly more than 100 yuan. Such a high salary was something that Xiao Hong did not even dare to imagine in the past.
Xiaohong's mother was also very happy. Her family's situation was really bad. They had already bought a new house, but her family was still struggling to make ends meet. Now that there were such high-paying jobs in Beijing, and with Dongbao and the others helping out, it was a great opportunity.
Xiaohong's mother's eyes were red." Dong Bao, Pingping, thank you. You still think of our Xiaohong when you're outside. I don't know how to repay your kindness."”
"Auntie, don't say that. When my brother cut the queue in the Mountain Back Brigade, he ate a lot of sweet potatoes from your family. At that time, the conditions were so poor, and you guys were so good to my brother.”Song Yunping said.
Lei Dongbao said to Xiaohong," Xiaohong, that Uncle Guan from Beijing used to be a high-ranking official. I know you're quick in handling things, but when you go to his house to help cook, wash, and do housework, you must know how to be polite. He values people's character the most. I believe you can do a good job."”
"I definitely won't embarrass Brother Dongbao!”Xiao Hong said excitedly.
She had thought that she would have to stay in this poor mountain village for the rest of her life and then find a man with average conditions to marry. It was Brother Dongbao and Sister Pingping who gave her a new hope in life. The gratitude in her heart was beyond words.
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