Beautiful beauties in the 80s courtyard

Chapter 681 I got in by passing the exam myself

The middle-aged woman's eyes also reddened: "Xinghua, you know how much I sacrificed so that you could go to high school, but you didn't pass the exam, and your score was so low. I can't hold my head up in front of your grandparents at all. Your father is helpless too. Although Liu Zhigang is a bit older, he has connections. He promised to arrange a job for you and even promised to give you a dowry of 500 yuan..."

Geng Xinghua's face turned pale: "Mom, I've already said I don't want to get married. Besides, it's not like a few years ago. There are so many job opportunities now. The branch of the craft factory has job openings every year. As long as I learn the skills and pass the exam, I can come in as a worker. I don't need to rely on marriage to arrange a job for me. I can find a job for myself. When I start earning a salary, I will definitely give all the money to Grandpa, Grandma, and you."

Fortunately, Zhao Xiaoman and several other female employees who were listening nearby couldn't help but exchange glances.

Although Geng Xinghua has only been here for a few days, this girl is not talkative, but she studies very hard, has skillful hands, and the handicrafts she weaves are already quite presentable.

Even if my college entrance exam scores aren't good, it's enough for me to get a job as a worker.

As for her family situation, apart from knowing her family background, I don't know much else.

But now I understand immediately. Her family must have supported her education all the way up to high school, which is already quite an achievement.

You should know that some families don't even allow their daughters to go to school.

It just so happens that the college entrance examination was reinstated this year. I originally thought that I could pass the exam and get a job after graduation so that I could take care of my family, but I didn't expect to fail the exam.

So her family decided to get her married.

Although this man is old, he is quite capable and can even arrange jobs for people.

Such things happen quite often in rural areas.

Many people get married at the age of eighteen or nineteen.

She knew it wasn't appropriate, but since Geng Xinghua hadn't asked them for help, she didn't want to step forward and get involved.

However, Zhao Xiaoman was also keeping an eye on things. If Geng Xinghua's mother forcibly dragged her home, she would say a few words.

Zhao Xiaoman had a neat short haircut and wore the uniform of the craft factory. Her young face was full of determination and composure.

She is now a mature manager, handling all tasks with ease, which is why she was transferred to the main factory to replace Fan Xiaoyu.

At this moment, Geng Xinghua clenched her hands nervously, glanced at Zhao Xiaoman, and then lowered her voice to say to her mother, "Mom, I still have some things to finish weaving. I need to learn more. Let's discuss it when we get home tonight, okay?"

"Xinghua, if there were any things to discuss, I wouldn't be here to talk to you now. Your grandparents are throwing a tantrum at home, and your dad, being honest, doesn't know what to say. Why don't you come home with me first?"

Geng Xinghua wiped away her tears, frowned, and suddenly reached out and grasped her mother's hand, saying softly, "Mom, what's the difference between having someone arrange a job and me taking the exam myself? The craft factory belongs to our 516 military factory, and the salary is the highest in this area."

Besides, our commune holds frequent meetings and repeatedly emphasizes that parents are not allowed to favor sons over daughters or interfere in their children's marriages. We're not starving; we don't need to marry Liu Zhigang to change our lives.

Even if my education costs my family money, I can earn it back quickly if I get into the arts and crafts factory.

Last night, my grandma and I did the math. The other party gave a dowry of 500 yuan. If I get into a branch of our arts and crafts factory, I should be able to earn it back in a little over a year.

But if I get married now, can I really take my husband's family's money back to my parents' home?

If they don't agree, you won't get a single penny back.

But if I stay at home for four or five years before getting married, I might earn several thousand yuan.

My grandmother agreed at the time, so why did she suddenly change her mind?
"Mom, is someone up to no good here?"

Geng's mother wasn't stupid. The fact that she could withstand so much pressure to send her daughter to school was already quite remarkable, especially considering her mother-in-law's preference for sons over daughters.

So she frowned thoughtfully. Yes, marrying an older man is easy to say, but it's not pleasant. Even if he arranges a job for her, what kind of job could he possibly offer? It's not like a few years ago when jobs were scarce and money couldn't buy them. Now, finding a factory worker is incredibly easy. So why the rush to marry her daughter off? Her daughter isn't even eighteen yet.

In order not to delay the work of these craftsmen, Geng Xinghua had already pulled her mother to stand by the wall outside the door.

However, neither the mother nor the daughter noticed that a small black dot had silently landed on the eaves, and by the time they finished their whispered analysis, it had vanished in the blink of an eye.

Then, just as the jeep was about to arrive at Manshan Commune, Lu Qiaoge heard Xiao Cangcang recount this scene.

Then Little Cangcang exclaimed, "Master, the name Geng Xinghua sounds familiar. When Tao Tao and I were following Zhou Shanshan, I think we heard her mention her to another man. I'll go check it out now."

After saying that, it flew away in a flash.

Lu Qiaoge was also thinking about Geng Xinghua, the girl who was usually among the top ten students in school.

I heard that more than 20 people from Manshan Commune passed the exam this year.

Actually, this is easy to analyze.

Or perhaps they didn't perform well, which isn't surprising. Many test takers study well on weekdays, but get nervous when they get to the exam room.

Another possibility is that someone else took his place.

Especially considering that the name came from Zhou Shanshan's mouth, that woman has no moral bottom line and is capable of doing such a thing.

After the gathering on New Year's Day, Wang Zhiguo and Chen Feng still couldn't bear to see Liu Dahui so stubbornly clinging to his beliefs.

No matter how good the couple's relationship is, it's none of their business, because that's a private matter.

Even if you have flaws in your personal life, you should still be stricter with yourself at work.

After all, Liu Dahui is doing a good job now. He is a very hardworking person, you could say he works from dawn till dusk.

Especially during the summer flood, Liu Dahui led the district government staff in working day and night, checking and relocating residents from house to house. No residents in the district suffered losses or casualties.

However, he collapsed on the roadside because he hadn't rested for several days and nights.

So Wang Zhiguo and Chen Feng couldn't bear to shamelessly ask Qin Hengzhi for help, and the four of them got together again.

I wouldn't say I was being overly earnest, but I said everything that needed to be said.

Liu Dahui also assured that while their relationship as husband and wife was separate, he would absolutely not allow Zhou Shanshan to interfere in his work.

He also told them that Zhou Shanshan did want him to arrange jobs for people, but he refused.

Then they specifically reminded Liu Dahui to make sure he gave Zhou Shanshan a good talking-to.

This year marks the first year of the resumption of the college entrance examination, which is of great importance to everyone from top to bottom. Do not take advantage of your position to make mistakes that you should not make.

Even though Xiao Cangcang hasn't returned yet, Lu Qiaoge is certain that Zhou Shanshan has intervened.

Otherwise, why would she mention Geng Xinghua's name?

(End of this chapter)