Yan Jiecheng's Leisurely Life in Siheyuan

Chapter 106 Recruitment
Since his father-in-law didn't have a suitable candidate, Yan Jiecheng didn't bother with it.

After leaving one job application form, Yan Jiecheng gave the rest to Xiang Jun.

"Director, I don't have a suitable candidate. You have many comrades, so you should help arrange this position."

When Xiang Jun saw the form Yan Jiecheng handed him, he couldn't hide the surprise on his face.

"Jiecheng, this is a job application form. Are you sure you don't want to use it?"

It's no wonder Xiang Jun was surprised; job openings are extremely valuable these days.

Even the most ordinary job opening on the black market is being sold for four hundred dollars.

Not to mention factories with good benefits like steel rolling mills, where the minimum starting price is at least 500.

Even with his status, although he could arrange for people to enter the factory when there were no available slots.

Those all require a huge amount of personal favors, and the number of people involved cannot be too large, at most only one or two.

Seeing Xiang Jun's surprise, Yan Jiecheng quickly smiled.

"Director, I really don't need so many recruitment slots. If you don't accept them, then I'll have to hand them over to the factory."

Just kidding. A job opening means a secure job that can support a family. With so many comrades-in-arms, how could Xiang Jun possibly turn it down?

Xiang Jun took the four job openings and said with a somewhat complicated expression.

"Then I won't stand on ceremony with you, I'll take these job openings."

After chatting for a few minutes, Yan Jiecheng took his leave.

However, the news of the steel mill's successful spring recruitment drive quickly reached the courtyard and Yan Fugui's ears.

Yan Fugui looked at Liu Haizhong in front of him and said with a face full of disbelief.

"Old Liu, do you mean to say that my family has a few job openings?"

Seeing Yan Fugui's surprised expression, Liu Haizhong said smugly.

"Old Yan, you're underestimating me. Although I haven't yet achieved any official position, I have many apprentices. The workshop director of the third forging workshop was personally trained by me. Tell me, am I telling the truth?"

After confirming the news again with Liu Haizhong, Yan Fugui kept calculating in his mind how much these job openings were worth.

After finishing the calculation, Yan Fugui said with a look of surprise.

"My God, that's almost two thousand yuan! Even if I didn't eat or drink, it would take me seven or eight years to save up that much money!"

Looking at Yan Fugui's money-obsessed appearance, Liu Haizhong said with some disdain.

"Old Yan, that's ancient history. Don't be fooled by the rumors that there are 500 yuan per job at the steel rolling mill. Those jobs are hard to come by. I would ask for at least 700 yuan."

Yan Fugui was even more surprised after hearing Liu Haizhong's words.

At this moment, Liu Haizhong approached Yan Fugui and whispered.

"Old Yan, I need your help. Could you talk to your boss and ask him to give me one of the spots? Don't worry, I'll give you whatever money he offers. Your boss will definitely not be at a disadvantage."

Seeing Liu Haizhong's ingratiating expression, Yan Fugui felt a pang of bitterness in his heart.

Given his strained relationship with Yan Jiecheng, how could he possibly save face?

However, he naturally couldn't say this to Liu Haizhong, so he could only force himself to say it.

"Alright, I'll go ask Jie Cheng, but I can't guarantee it will work."

After exchanging a few casual words with Liu Haizhong, Yan Fugui went straight home.

When Yan's mother saw Yan Fugui's worried expression, she quickly went over to ask him what was wrong.

Yan Fugui did not hide anything and immediately told his mother everything that Liu Haizhong had said.

When Yan's mother heard that a job now costs 700 yuan, her eyes lit up.

Then, remembering the harsh words Yan Jiecheng had said at the restaurant last time, his face darkened again.

Just then, Yan Jiedi returned from the alley and skipped along, talking to her mother.

"Mom, I'm going to see Xixi. Don't prepare my dinner tonight."

After saying that, Yan Jiedi disappeared in a flash. However, her words made Yan Fugui's eyes light up, and he excitedly looked at his wife beside him and said...

“Honey, you can’t reason with Jie Cheng’s stubborn temper, but his wife is easy to talk to and should give you face.”

Upon hearing this, Yan's mother couldn't help but nod in agreement.

"Hmm, I think that's a good idea. His wife should be off work by now. I'll go there right away."

Seeing his wife about to leave, Yan Fugui quickly reminded her.

"Okay, just remember not to let the boss see you, and speak politely."

"understood."

Yan's mother quickly arrived at Yan Jiecheng's door and began to wait.

To Yan's mother's disappointment, Fu Linlin came home from get off work with Yan Jiecheng.

Seeing the two inseparable, Yan's mother was so anxious she was jumping up and down.

Just as the two were about to enter the courtyard, Yan's mother finally couldn't help but call out.

"Linlin."

Fu Linlin turned her head and was surprised to find that the person who called her was her mother-in-law.

Upon seeing that the visitor was Yan's mother, Yan Jiecheng didn't even bother with pretense and coldly addressed his wife.

"I'll go in first, you hurry up too, the food will be ready soon."

Fu Linlin nodded, walked over to Yan's mother, and forced a smile as she spoke.

"Mom, what brings you here? Jie Cheng has such a bad temper, please don't take it to heart. Why don't you come inside and have something to eat?"

Yan's mother also saw Yan Jiecheng's expression just now, and she looked very embarrassed.

Faced with Linlin's question, he could only laugh awkwardly and say...

"No need, it's already prepared at home."

Then Yan's mother pulled Linlin aside and whispered something.

"Linlin, I heard that Jie Cheng has a few openings at the steel rolling mill this time?"

Fu Linlin looked puzzled when she heard this.

"Mom, why are you asking this? Jiefang and Jiekuang are both still young and don't need them."

“It’s not for our own use. People in the courtyard asked Jie Cheng’s father for help. He couldn’t refuse. You know the relationship between Jie Cheng and his father, so he thought he would come to you for advice.”

Although Yan's mother spoke in a somewhat convoluted way, Fu Linlin still understood what she meant.

However, Yan Jiecheng didn't explain the details of the recruitment quota to her, and she didn't know anything about it.

Upon hearing this, Fu Linlin could only say with a troubled expression.

"Mom, I really don't know about this. I'll talk to Jiecheng about it later and give you a message tomorrow."

Seeing that Fu Linlin did not refuse, Yan's mother felt that the matter was about 80% settled.

He then said with great satisfaction.

"Okay, then I'll wait for your good news tomorrow."

After finishing her sentence, Yan's mother happily took her leave.

Watching Yan's mother leave with a happy expression, Fu Linlin couldn't help but feel conflicted.

During the meal, Fu Linlin and Yan Jie both tacitly avoided mentioning the matter.

It wasn't until evening, when the two were lying in bed, that Fu Linlin finally spoke to Yan Jiecheng, feeling quite annoyed.

"Cheng-ge, Mom came to see me today and asked about the job openings. She said someone in the compound asked your dad for help..."

(End of this chapter)