Chapter 323: Arranging an Easy Job
Xu Family folks have all left. Seeing the displeased expressions on everyone’s faces, Lai Zi didn’t dare to stay any longer either. Lu Family Village was no longer what it once was. Even if he wanted to slack off, it was impossible now. Each day he had to do hard labor and endure ridicule.
Even the women comrades could earn eight work points. On his good days, he managed eight, but on bad days, only six, which earned him the disdain of others.
Not attending work meant that it had to be reported to the commune, and he might even end up in the small dark room. He had been there once and it was unbearable; he never wanted to go in again. Now that he couldn’t make things work with Shirley, it was all that little wretch’s fault. He had to find that little bastard soon and give him a good lesson.
Jinghao approached Shirley and said gently, "Don’t be sad. Once you’re married, if you’re worried about Dezi, we’ll help you keep an eye on him. He won’t suffer. We plan to send him to school next month, and you can feel more at ease when he’s studying."
"Ah, thank you."
"There’s no need for such formalities between us sisters!"
Shirley nodded and turned to Chengwang, "Chengwang, bring out some candies from home to share with everyone, to lighten the mood. Today is the day Comrade Chengwang and I are formally engaged, and everyone should share in the joy. Eat some candy, and next month we’ll be married. You all must come and have a drink at our wedding!"
"Yes, yes, I am Chengwang’s mother. After Shirley marries into our family, rest assured, we will treasure her like a gem. Chengwang, bring your elder, second, and third brothers some cigarettes."