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They might even secretly resent me then!

Xiao Shan nodded and said to Mao Dexing, "Master is right!"

Because today is the assessment day, Xiaoshan is essentially taking a day off.

So after all the job assessments were completed, Xiao Shan didn't stay long and went straight home.

The courtyard was quite lively today.

Many people in the hospital participated in the assessment today, so the family members who didn't go to work are basically waiting for news.

Aunt Er was also waiting happily in the yard: "My husband Lao Liu is taking the seventh-level worker test today. I don't know if he'll pass."

Currently, besides Yi Zhonghai, Liu Haizhong is the highest-ranking person in the compound.

Although Auntie Er said she was a little worried, you could tell from the smile on her face that Liu Haizhong was quite confident of passing the test.

Liu Haizhong did indeed tell his family that he was confident about the matter.

Jia Zhangshi was even more smug: "After today, our Dongxu will be a level four fitter!"

"Sister-in-law, how are you so sure Dongxu passed the test?" someone asked with a smile.

Madam Jia glanced at the other party and said confidently, "Hmph, how could it not pass? Our Dongxu's cooking skills are excellent!"

Upon seeing Xiao Shan return, someone asked curiously, "Xiao Shan, how did the assessment go?"

"I was lucky today, I passed! From now on, I'm a Level 4 welder!"

Hearing Xiao Shan's words, many people showed expressions of envy.

Xiao Shan is only 22 years old this year, and he is already a level 4 welder.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, a Level 8 welder should have no problem achieving this.

Liu Guangtian and Yan Jiefang came over and congratulated Xiao Shan.

Liu Guangtian said enviously, "Xiaoshan, you're amazing! You must be the youngest level four worker in the entire steel rolling mill!"

"Guangtian, your dad passed the test today! Even the factory director praised him personally. I hope your dad will continue to work hard and become an eighth-level forger as soon as possible."

Liu Guangtian didn't feel anything; it had nothing to do with how much his father earned.

Yan Jiefang asked in a low voice, "Xiaoshan, how's Jia Dongxu? Look how smug Aunt Jia is, she's already bragging even before we've had a proper wedding!"

"Oh, what a pity, Dongxu didn't pass!" Xiao Shan sighed.

Because he didn't lower his voice, everyone present heard what he said.

Upon hearing that Jia Dongxu had failed the test, the previously lively crowd instantly fell silent.

Many people looked at Jia Zhangshi.

Madam Jia immediately became anxious: "Xiaoshan, you can't talk nonsense! With Dongxu's skills, how could they not pass the test? I think you're..."

Qin Huairu tugged at Jia Zhangshi and whispered in her ear for a long time before Jia Zhangshi finally quieted down.

"Xiaoshan, tell me what happened?" Qin Huairu asked Xiaoshan. "Your brother Dongxu said he was confident when he was home!"

Xiao Shan looked at Qin Huairu with some helplessness and said, "I also think Brother Dongxu was confident. He was quite steady at the beginning, but later his hands started to shake. I noticed that his face has been pale recently, probably because he's hungry."

"Hey, it's okay to be a little hungry normally, but you can't be hungry during the assessment! If I fail this time, I'll lose several dollars in salary every month!"

"Didn't our institute guarantee that every able-bodied man a month 35 catties of grain? How could we let Brother Jia starve like that!"

Many people secretly sized up Jia Zhangshi's obese figure.

It was no secret in the courtyard that Jia Zhangshi had a big appetite.

But what they didn't expect was that, now that there was a food shortage, she actually started eating her son's food rations, causing her son to fail his assessment.

Madam Jia was dumbfounded. She never expected that her gluttony would cause her son to fail the test.

Looking at the gazes of those around her, Jia Zhangshi felt too ashamed to stay any longer and turned back into the house.

Qin Huairu's expression was also not good.

She usually saves money by eating less, hoping that Jia Dongxu will eat more, but in the end, she, the mother-in-law, eats it all!

What a sin this is!

After watching Jia Zhangshi go inside, someone said to Qin Huairu, "Huairu, if you ask me, why not send Jia's sister-in-law to the countryside? She has land there, and you can send her the prescribed food rations every month. That should be enough for her to eat."

Qin Huairu forced a smile: "That won't do. Dongxu won't agree to let Mom go to the countryside! Otherwise, why would he give his own food to Mom?"

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Upon hearing Qin Huairu's words, everyone present thought it made sense.

He'd rather go hungry himself than let his mother go to the countryside to suffer. Jia Dongxu would never agree to let his mother go to the countryside to suffer.

Xiao Shan had no intention of meddling in the Jia family's affairs and went straight home.

After returning home, Xiaoshan took out a large rooster that he had cleaned the day before.

He asked Zhang Chulan to help him buy this, just for today's celebration.

Unfortunately, Mao Dexing wouldn't let him treat everyone, so he had to take care of it himself.

Jia family.

After Jia Dongxu returned, he lay down on the bed, closed his eyes, and didn't say a word.

Today's assessment really hit him hard.

He did know how to make the workpiece, but he was so hungry he couldn't stand it anymore, and his hands were shaking.

Then I made a mistake.

Looking at Jia Dongxu lying on the bed, Jia Zhangshi was full of regret: "Dongxu, it's all my fault. I shouldn't have eaten your food. Otherwise, you would have passed the test today."

"From now on, you can eat your own food. Don't worry about the family. We don't work, so it doesn't matter how much or how little you eat."

Just then, Yi Zhonghai walked in: "Sister-in-law, I think Dongxu did the right thing! Dongxu is a filial son. He can't bear to see his mother go hungry while he can eat his fill."

“Master is right!” Seeing Yi Zhonghai come in, Jia Dongxu sat up and said, “Mom, you don’t need to say anything. In the future, we can just spend more money to buy more expensive grain. What’s the use of saving money if we can’t even get enough to eat?”

Hearing Jia Dongxu's words, Yi Zhonghai laughed and said, "That's right. What's the point of making money? Isn't it just to have enough to eat? Dongxu, if you don't have enough money, just tell your master."

"Sister-in-law, here's twenty catties of cornmeal. You can use this for a while."

Liu Haizhong's home.

Liu Haizhong is in a good mood today.

Once he becomes a level seven forging worker, he will be the senior master in the workshop.

“Dad, now you’re the most senior master in the workshop! Plus, you’ve taken on several apprentices, so your influence in the workshop will only grow. Even the workshop director won’t have as much say as you.” Liu Guangtian said to Liu Haizhong with a smile.

Liu Guangtian's flattery hit Liu Haizhong right where it hurts: "You're right, kid! Even the factory director praised me today, telling me to become an eighth-grade worker as soon as possible and bring honor to the steel rolling mill."

Liu Haizhong was in a good mood today and bought some roast chicken. Liu Guangtian also got to eat two pieces of chicken.

Liu Guangqi's gaze toward Liu Guangtian grew increasingly strange; it seemed his younger brother was about to cause a huge uproar!

So Liu Guangqi asked with a smile, "Guangtian, how's this month? Lots of work?"

As soon as Liu Guangqi spoke, Liu Guangtian's expression turned rather unpleasant.

How much money can someone who does odd jobs earn?

Besides, there's a food shortage right now, and there are fewer jobs and more people on the streets, so I'm earning even less money!

Upon hearing Liu Guangqi's words, Liu Haizhong also looked at Liu Guangtian.

Seeing Liu Haizhong looking at him, Liu Guangtian forced a smile and said, "There are too many people looking for work outside now, I estimate I won't earn ten yuan this month."

Liu Haizhong's face immediately darkened: "You brat, you can't even earn ten yuan, and you still have the nerve to sit at the table and eat? Get back inside, just seeing you makes me angry!"

Liu Guangtian felt incredibly frustrated!

He was careful every day, acting like a subservient grandson at home, and trying every possible way to please his father.

And that's how we ended up in this situation.

However, he wouldn't dare to turn against him; he could only think about it in his heart.

Remembering what Xiao Shan had said before, that he had to get into the factory no matter what.

Working in a factory gives you a direction to strive for, but doing odd jobs leaves you with no direction at all.

So Liu Guangtian said to Liu Haizhong, "Dad, why don't you spend some money to find me a factory job? Doing odd jobs is unstable."

"Someone like you thinks he can get into the factory?" Liu Haizhong glared at Liu Guangtian.

Liu Guangtian quickly explained, "Dad, let me explain! Consider this money a loan from me, with interest. If you just keep it, it won't increase. It's only money that's truly valuable!"

"When I become a worker, an apprentice will earn eighteen yuan a month. I will hand over fifteen yuan, which is one hundred and eighty yuan a year. I will get that money back in a few years."

"By then, our family will be the highest earner in the courtyard, and you'll surpass even the old man."

Upon hearing Liu Guangtian's words, Liu Guangqi became somewhat agitated.

The only thing he surpasses his younger brother in now is his salary.

If his younger brother's salary ever exceeds his own, his father might use the same tactics he used on his brother on him!

Liu Guangqi knew his father's personality very well. Once his younger brother became more successful than him, his status as the eldest son would no longer be so useful.

Liu Guangqi looked at Liu Guangtian and said, "Guangtian, do you think our dad's salary comes from thin air? A regular employee earns several hundred!"

“Brother, it’s a loan, I can pay it back every month! I can keep this job, and once I pay it back, I’ll give Dad five yuan a month for his retirement.” Liu Guangtian glanced at his older brother and said slowly.

Ever since he started hanging out with Xiao Shan all the time, Liu Guangtian's IQ has been skyrocketing!

Liu Haizhong was somewhat tempted by Liu Guangtian's words: "I'll think about it."

Liu Guangqi was dumbfounded.

Whenever his dad said he'd consider it, it was basically settled.

"No, I can't let this succeed!" Liu Guangqi thought to himself.

So after dinner, Liu Guangqi went to chat with his father.

Seeing Liu Guangqi and Liu Haizhong talking in the room, Liu Guangtian knew that his plan to borrow money from his father to get a job was probably doomed.

My older brother really can't stand to see me doing well!

Feeling somewhat resentful, Liu Guangtian left his home, intending to vent his frustrations to Xiao Shan.

Xiao Shan was having dinner at home when he heard someone knocking on the door. He said directly to the person outside, "Come in, the door isn't locked."

Then Xiao Shan saw Liu Guangtian walk in with a dejected look on his face.

Seeing Liu Guangtian's expression, Xiao Shan immediately burst into laughter.

In those days, there weren't many entertainment programs, so watching Liu Guangtian suffer setbacks was a kind of fun in life in Xiaoshan.

After Liu Guangtian sat down, Xiao Shan asked with some curiosity, "Guangtian, your second uncle has been promoted seven levels of worker. Your family must be having a better meal today. Your dad won't beat or scold you again today, will he?"

"Don't even mention it! I was so happy, my dad even bought me a roast chicken!" Liu Guangtian sighed. "But then my older brother asked me how much I made this month. These days, temporary workers can't make any money! As a result, my dad scolded me."

"My older brother just can't stand to see me do well. Every time I have something good happen to me, he comes along to sabotage it, as if he's afraid I'll surpass him!"

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Xiao Shan laughed and said, "But you've been beaten by your dad quite a few times. Today he only scolded you. You shouldn't be so dejected, right?"

“If it were just a scolding, I wouldn’t be so frustrated!” Liu Guangtian sighed. “But the problem is, today I told my dad to buy me a permanent job, and that the money for it would be a loan from him, to be paid back with my salary every month. My dad said he would consider it.”

Xiao Shan looked at Liu Guangtian with some confusion: "Given Second Uncle's personality, if he says he'll think about it, it should be a done deal! You should be happy, why..."

Xiao Shan immediately realized: "Did your brother ruin your life?"

Liu Guangtian nodded: "When I came out, my brother was talking to my dad, probably about this matter!"

"That really puts you in a difficult position!" Xiao Shan looked at Liu Guangtian with some sympathy and said, "It seems that as long as your brother is at home, you won't have an easy time!"

Liu Guangtian nodded in deep agreement: "Yes! Unless my brother isn't home, otherwise I..."

At this point, Liu Guangtian paused for a moment.

He glanced at Xiao Shan and a thought popped into his head: "Yeah, if my brother weren't home, my life would definitely be a lot easier!"