Seeing the two of them looking surprised, Yang Guangzhi picked up the dried tobacco on the table, filled it with tobacco, lit it, and started smoking.
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Then he said slowly, "Xiaole has already told me on the way, the child's household registration is up to you. What's the use of me going? I can't delay the children because of me!"
Wang Qiuju hesitated, "But... what about the gossip in the village?"
Yang Guangzhi smoked and climbed onto the heated bed.
He continued, "Let them talk! What can we do about it? If it really doesn't work, I'll go to my big brother and see if he can help me think of a solution. You all have been arranged to go to the city, I might as well go too."
Upon hearing this, Yang Xiaole suddenly laughed.
Alright, so that's the plan he's making!
Actually, it's not that complicated. When there's no more grain, he can find a way to get Yang Guangzhi to the city.
But during this time, Yang Guangzhi's psychological pressure won't be small.
Because nowadays, for the sake of their own face, there are plenty of cases where a wife with a good job is not allowed to go. In a man's eyes, face is more important than anything else.
Then, looking at his teary-eyed mom, Yang Xiaole smiled and said, "Mom, when you go there, see if anyone still has a work quota available. I'll borrow money to bring Dad over. It's better not to involve Uncle if we can help it."
Yang Guangzhi glared at him irritably, "Borrowing money again, are we really out of options for the future?"
"What's the big deal? We'll get through it in a few years! Besides, even if we have to endure, it's still better than life in the countryside! Don't you think so, Dad?"
Hearing this, Yang Guangzhi thought for a moment, and it seemed like it was true!
Just eating, without spending on anything else, it doesn't feel like it would cost much money!
In the countryside, apart from eating, there's nowhere else to spend money, right?
"We'll talk about this later!"
Wang Qiuju, who was beside them, remembered something and took out a telegram from the drawer and handed it to her son, "Take a look, it's a telegram from your brother."
Yang Xiaole took the telegram and glanced at it. The job is settled, and there's time to come back. Don't worry!
It's definitely the tone of his big brother.
His big brother wouldn't use the phrase "don't worry."
Then he thought to himself, just being an apprentice in the city wouldn't be enough. The factory is hiring, and his household registration is under the public household registration of the factory.
He needs to get the quota for the non-agricultural household registration.
But there's no rush for this. As long as he can supply his own grain when it's difficult, his big brother and mom won't be sent back.
After putting down the telegram, he thought for a moment and said, "Dad, you should take a leave too. We'll go to the city together, just say we're visiting big brother. Mom has gone to the city, don't say she's going to work, just say she's visiting big brother. We've found temporary work, and we'll sort out our household registrations there before coming back."
Yang Guangzhi thought for a moment and nodded.
He definitely has to go to the city this time!
It's impossible not to feel uncomfortable in his heart. The family has been separated to different places because of work.
But what his son said is right, there's no need to rush to tell everyone.
Thinking of this, he stood up and said, "I'll go find the team leader to get us three a certificate. We'll leave tonight!"
Seeing this, Yang Xiaole hurriedly said, "Dad, get a separate certificate for Mom, otherwise the procedures won't go through when we get there."
"Got it!"
After saying that, he smoked and left the house.
After they left, Wang Qiuju sat on the heated bed feeling somewhat melancholic.
Yang Xiaole didn't try to persuade her anymore. It's just a temporary separation, and they'll be together again in the future.
But at this moment, what he thought of was the grain collection that the village head mentioned today.
When the month ends, it's estimated that the hustle and bustle will begin next month!
In her thoughts, Wang Qiuju asked with some concern, "Xiaole, is that person really willing to lend us so much money? What if we don't secure the job and delay our work points?"
Yang Xiaole came back to his senses and shook his head, "I'm not worried about the money, I'm worried that there might be other issues later. The salesperson is from the sub-district office, not like the factory. I don't know if they'll be accommodating."
That's what he's worried about.
Currently, the non-agricultural household registration is very strict in the countryside, but it has loosened a bit starting this year.
It all depends on whether Old Scrooge Hu can cause enough trouble. If he can, then no matter what, it will be a success. The sub-district office still has to take care of the old comrade.
After saying this, he looked at the worried Wang Qiuju and said with a smile, "Mom, why worry so much? If it doesn't work out, we'll just come back. How much can a day's work points be delayed?"
Wang Qiuju thought for a moment and nodded.
It seems like that's true!
They just waited quietly there.
Realizing that the house wasn't locked, they had to keep the cash in their pockets. They took out the money, most of which was sewn into Yang Guangzhi's clothes pockets, leaving only ten yuan outside.
Yang Guangzhi left quickly and came back quickly, holding two certificates in his hand, "Let's go, we're leaving now."
Wang Qiuju was puzzled, "What's going on? Why leave so early?"
"Oh, Qingwen said that Xiaogang's procedures aren't complete yet. He needs to get a certificate from the factory and complete the procedures before he can be considered a city resident!"
"Ah, let's go then. But why didn't Xiaogang say anything?"
"I guess Xiaogang is planning to come back and complete the procedures when he's on vacation! Alright, let's go and ask, we'll know once we get there, right? Xiaole, do you know where your big brother's factory is?"
Yang Xiaole nodded lightly, "I know, I went there with Uncle and a few others. It's two or three miles from the hospital we went to that day."
Yang Guangzhi urged, "That's good, let's go! The sooner we leave, the sooner we'll be back. I'll have to deduct work points for taking leave too!"
After that, the three of them packed up and set off directly.
As they were leaving, they ran into Yang Mancang, Zhao Jinhua, and Yang Xiaohu coming back.
Seeing them coming over, Yang Guangzhi felt embarrassed to leave.
"Dad!"
His own father came over, he had to greet him!
Yang Mancang nodded, "Hmm, where are you all going? I heard from Xiaohu that you went to get a certificate from the team leader?"
"Yes, Xiaogang is going to the city. He needs to complete the procedures to transfer his household registration to the factory. We can't delay his work, so we're going to see him and visit big brother."
With Yang Xiaole's instructions, he naturally knew what to say.
Upon hearing this, Yang Mancang nodded lightly.
There was a hint of embarrassment on his face.Seeing his expression, Yang Xiaole knew he was up to no good. What else could bringing Little Tiger over mean?
It was to ask Uncle to find a job!
Sure enough, Zhao Jinhua started speaking with a smile: "Third Brother! When you go to the City, if you see Guangchun, could you ask if it's possible to get Little Tiger a job there? If Xiaogang can do it, Little Tiger should be able to as well."
Yang Guangzhi found this somewhat difficult.
Seeing the situation, Yang Xiaole spoke up directly: "Grandma, you better not have Dad relay the message. Uncle said he's bringing his Daughter-in-law back in a few days. You should ask him yourself. Haven't you thought about it? If Uncle could arrange so many jobs just like that, why wouldn't he have done it for Little Tiger? Don't you think?"
Grandma was momentarily speechless and ignored him, knowing this Little Kid was cunning.
Instead, she turned to the honest Yang Guangzhi: "Third Brother, just pass on a message, it's not that difficult, right? Are you still upset about Starting new families? Think about it, with the pig situation, one is for the state, and the other is just ten jin. Not to mention anything else, you don't believe me, but could your Dad really let you go without meat for the New Year? He's the head of the family. If he gives it to you, what can I say? I've just never mentioned it, and now it's convenient since we're eating at the canteen!"
Yang Xiaole rolled his eyes.
Yang Guangzhi, on the other hand, was silent but eventually nodded: "I understand. If I go to my elder brother's place, I'll pass on the message."
Zhao Jinhua laughed heartily: "Ah, I knew Third Brother was the most sensible, always listening to Dad!"
"Dad, we'll be going now!"
After Yang Guangzhi finished speaking, he greeted them and left with the two.
Yang Xiaole was left behind, his face beaming with the prospect of going to the City again.
Walking on the road, Yang Xiaole glanced at his Dad: "Dad, you really agreed to them!"
Yang Guangzhi sighed, "What else could I say? Can't even pass on a message?"
Hearing this, Yang Xiaole thought about it and realized it made sense.
"Just pass on a message."
"Tell Uncle in advance so he can think of a strategy. If he can help, he will; if not, he won't be caught off guard when asked. Imagine if Uncle suddenly comes back and is asked this question, whether to agree or not. At least let him be prepared!"
"Ouch, ouch, Dad, you're quite something now! Thinking three steps ahead?"
Hearing his words, Yang Xiaole was surprised and teased him a bit.
"You little rascal! What are you saying!"
"Dad, don't keep doing things that hurt others but harm yourself more!"
Yang Xiaole dodged his slap, teased him again, and quickly ran ahead with a laugh.
Wang Qiuju shook her head helplessly. Both of their temperaments were rather subdued; how did they end up with such a character?
After walking for a while, Yang Guangzhi looked at his son, who was jumping around happily, and said, "That medicine really works! I'll have your Uncle prescribe some more for you when we get back."
Hearing this, Yang Xiaole immediately stopped his antics.
He had been planning to feign illness to avoid school!
"Dad, I just had lunch, so I have energy now! It's somewhat effective!"
To say it had no effect would be a lie.
As they talked and walked, they reached the coal transport road in less than two hours.
And it was only about two-thirty in the afternoon.
Arriving at the roadside, Yang Xiaole thought he should go ahead and inform the Hua family, so he would have to go earlier.
Looking at the people hauling coal on the road and the coal trucks coming from afar, he said to Yang Guangzhi: "Dad, taking the bus is expensive. How about I hitch a ride on the coal truck? When you arrive, just wait for me at the hospital entrance."
Yang Guangzhi watched the truck approaching and nodded slightly.
"Don't run around once you're there. I have the permit. It'll be troublesome if you get caught."
"Got it, I know!"
After saying this, Yang Xiaole quickly waved at the truck.
The truck stopped, and it was someone he knew.