Back to the 70s: My Wife is Both Fierce and Crazy

Chapter 82 The Examination of Crafts Begins

She hadn't forgotten about the vocational exam either; it seems she needs to set a good example for her younger siblings.

"Miss."

"Alright, wipe your tears. Don't let your mother see, or she'll definitely think I've bullied you," Bai Jing teased.

The family was finally reunited in town. The next day, Uncle Bai Er and Uncle Bai San, along with others, visited Luo Chunhua at the hospital, led by Uncle Bai San.

After being cared for for more than half a month, Luo Chunhua had already regained some of her energy and spirit.

Apart from Bai Quanlu, who visits every now and then, everyone else noticed the changes in his sister-in-law.

Aunt Bai said, "Sister-in-law, you look much better than before. It seems that the town is a good place to live."

Aunt Bai: "Absolutely, our sister-in-law is so lucky."

Uncle Bai: "It's better for my sister-in-law to be healthy than anything else."

The adults were overjoyed, because it was a private room, and they didn't have to worry about disturbing others by speaking loudly.

"Big sister, life in town is so good! We even had meat last night." Guanghui was the youngest, and in his mind, being able to eat meat was the happiest thing.

And happy things should be shared with the people you love most.

Bai Jing sat with the children a little away from the hospital bed and took out a lot of delicious food to treat everyone.

"Really? Did you leave some for your older sister?" Bai Jing teased Guanghui.

Guangming immediately chimed in, "Big sister, don't worry about it. He wasn't thinking about anyone while he was eating; he almost ate the whole bowl by himself." Naturally, he was also resentful about his brother's eating habits last night.

It's clear that this kid lost to his younger brother.

The two families ate together yesterday, which everyone naturally knows.

"Forget it, people who don't know better would think that Uncle and Aunt are abusing this kid at home." Yu Meng from Uncle's family said with a look of disgust.

When Guanghui saw everyone talking about him, his face turned red.

Afterwards, he felt very embarrassed, but as a man, how could he make a mistake?

"Waaah, big sister, my older brother and sister are bullying me."

He's even finding helpers now; this kid is getting smarter and smarter.

"Alright, even food can't shut you up. Hurry up and eat, or I'm afraid you'll get a beating later." As the older brother, Guangming had no choice but to interrupt his younger brother's reckless behavior.

Didn't you see that Sister Yumeng and Sister Yuxing's eyes were red?

My younger brother just never learns from his mistakes.

Bai Yong was very protective of his younger brother, who was the same age as him. "Guanghui, we had meat at home yesterday too, but it was braised pork, made by my older sister. It was so delicious." He immediately turned the enmity towards himself.

Children's happiness is so simple.

Around noon, my second and third uncles also took the children back home, as they had just arrived and still had many things to do.

Bai Jing left her younger siblings behind and went to the paper mill. After all, her second sister's words were still echoing in her ears, and she couldn't set a bad example for them. After all, going to school was still quite useful these days.

Because the paper mill requires different types of jobs, this recruitment drive is a major event in the town.

When Bai Jing arrived, she saw a large crowd gathered at the entrance of the paper mill. Puzzled, she went up to a kind-looking person and asked him a question.

"Hello comrade, why are there so many people gathered around the paper mill today? Has the recruitment exam already started?"

The woman who was stopped by Bai Jing looked at Bai Jing's smiling face and felt a sense of goodwill towards her. "Not yet, these two days are the registration period. Comrade, are you here to register as well?"

Bai Jing really didn't know about this. The recruitment exam required advance registration. It was also her fault; she had never experienced this in her previous life and was completely ignorant.

"Yes, where do I register?" Bai Jing wasn't one to pretend to be clueless; she asked without hesitation. The woman was also very helpful. "I know, come with me." With that, she grabbed Bai Jing's hand and pulled her inside.

Bai Jing, who was following behind her, could clearly feel her strength and wondered to herself, "This girl is quite strong."

"We're here! Quick, show me your credentials, let's register." The girl was very excited; anyone who didn't know her would think she was someone important at the factory.

Although she didn't understand, Bai Jing obediently took out her identification.

As soon as she handed out her materials, the little girl next to her exclaimed in surprise.

"So you're the new neighbor."

Upon hearing "neighbor," Bai Jing was stunned. "You also live in Yonghong Street?" she blurted out, her mouth moving faster than her brain.

"Oh right, it's the third house to your left." The young man's eyes lit up; he had finally met this mysterious neighbor.

I heard from my elders that the people living in that courtyard have connections with the Public Security Bureau.

Although her family also lived there, it wasn't in the police family compound, but in the steel factory's family compound. Her father was a veteran worker at the steel factory, which is why her family was able to live there.

Even so, because of the housing shortage in the town, many people still have their eyes on that courtyard not far away.

Unexpectedly, it was taken by the Public Security Bureau and I heard it was given to someone who had done a good deed.

No one knows the specifics of its function.

Unexpectedly, she ran into that neighbor, how could she not be happy?

“My surname is Zhang, and my name is Zhang Cuicui. I am a family member of someone working at the steel factory.”

Comrade Zhang Cuicui was very enthusiastic and didn't let Bai Jing ask too many questions. She revealed all her secrets, which made Bai Jing feel more favorably towards her.

"So you really are neighbors. But why did you come here to take the job recruitment exam instead of going to the steel factory?" Bai Jing asked with a puzzled look.

"I want to go too, but the steel mill hires more male workers than female workers. I have no way of getting in." How could she not want to go? Unfortunately, she couldn't get in. The better positions had already been reserved by insiders. Her family didn't have that kind of influence.

If they had that ability, they wouldn't have had a family of six crammed into a tiny 30-square-meter room.

Bai Jing was speechless for a moment; she didn't know how to advise the other person.

The person registering Bai Jing quickly recorded her information, and when returning her documents, told her to come back tomorrow to take the exam.

Bai Jing was somewhat glad that she had come today, as the information her mother had heard in the village was not entirely accurate.

What Bai Jing didn't know was that the accountant wasn't really stupid; how could she possibly tell others the real time?

She deliberately talked about it for a few more days, causing those who heard the news to miss the exam.

The two left the crowd, and Zhang Cuicui was incredibly enthusiastic towards Bai Jing, asking her all sorts of questions. Finally, she got to the heart of the matter.

"What job position are you planning to apply for this time?" Zhang Cuicui, for some unknown reason, seemed intent on getting closer to her neighbor.

Bai Jing didn't know much about the paper mill. She had previously thought that she was fine with any job, as she could give it to her family. "Is there some truth to this?" Now that she had someone in the know, she was happy to inquire more.

“That’s natural. Just like the staff member mentioned, the exam is tomorrow. They’re recruiting frontline workers, people who will be working at the grassroots level.” Zhang Cuicui has lived in the town for many years, so she naturally knows more than Bai Jing.

"Those taking the exam a few days later all head towards the office, but it's very difficult to get in."

"What do you mean?" Who would want to go to the front lines if they could just stay in the office?

If she had the choice, she would naturally prefer to go to the office, since the paper mill is quite polluting.

It was getting late, and Bai Jing was also interested in getting some information, so she said, "It's sunny here. Come on, there's a place selling popsicles up ahead. I'll treat you to a popsicle."

Zhang Cuicui didn't stand on ceremony, "Then thank you. Come visit me at my house sometime."