radicalducati The expressions in Chapter 127 are sure to be spectacular!
The expressions in Chapter 127 are sure to be spectacular!
Cheng Hao didn't want to go to Factory 306, thinking he'd wait and see what kind of work the organization would assign him. But instead, he received a notice that he was to work at the Foreign Languages Press, specifically as a proofreader, responsible for proofreading Russian-to-Chinese translations of books.
He only publishes a few books a year, so his workload is quite low. He probably spends most of his time in the office drinking tea and reading newspapers.
The monthly salary is over sixty yuan, but the job has no future and no real power. At best, one can become a publishing house editor. It is suitable for women, but for someone like Cheng Hao who is ambitious and vain, this job is somewhat embarrassing.
I'd rather be a translator at Factory 306.
At least they are still respected.
In the end, he still went to Factory 306.
Although the job was not ideal, Zhang Mei still bought good wine and food to celebrate for her son the day before he was to report to the factory. The three of them drank quite a lot at the dinner table.
Cheng Huaiguo held up his wine glass, smacked his lips, and said earnestly to his son, "Your cousin manages such a large factory all by himself, balancing various forces and handling both production and research and development. He is far more outstanding than most of his peers, and he will definitely reach heights that ordinary people cannot achieve in the future. After you join the factory, you should humbly learn from your brother."
Zhang Mei was already dissatisfied with her son's job, and her husband's words hit a nerve. She said sarcastically, "Study? Can you learn something like having a good father? If you were capable, our son wouldn't have to be subservient to everyone when he gets a job."
Cheng Huaiguo's face was flushed from the alcohol, but he said nonchalantly, "As long as the work is resolved, that's fine. Besides, when have my brother and sister-in-law ever given us the cold shoulder? You're just talking nonsense."
"I'm talking nonsense? When Haozi and I went to see the old man with the things, my sister-in-law was there too. You didn't see her expression. Forget it, I can't reason with a good-for-nothing like you. You'll never stand up for yourself and only know how to rely on others." Zhang Mei shook her head with a look of disgust.
Cheng Hao also gave his own father a somewhat disdainful look.
Cheng Huaiguo didn't argue. His face flushed, he poured himself another cup and downed it in one gulp.
Looking at him like this, Zhang Mei felt even more contempt. He was so spineless and cowardly, with no ambition or drive. How could she have married such a man in the first place?
How wonderful it would be if I married my eldest brother!
Thinking about this, Zhang Mei couldn't help but compare herself to Gao Jie.
There's no harm in comparison; my husband isn't as good as others, and my son isn't as promising as others.
Comparing yourself to others will only make you miserable!
The only thing that comforted her was that Gao Jie's son had found a partner who was her older brother's illegitimate daughter. The siblings were having an affair, tsk tsk, it was so embarrassing to talk about it. There would be so many laughs to hear about it!
"Haozi's mom is telling you something," Zhang Mei said, picking up a piece of food and chewing it noisily, "After you start working, stay away from that Shen Qing. That vixen is your uncle's illegitimate daughter. Your cousin is completely infatuated with her. Don't let her take advantage of you."
Cheng Hao, having already been informed by Zhang Mei about Shen Qing and Cheng Zheng's affair, said disdainfully, "Mom, don't underestimate me when it comes to dating. I have high standards. How could I possibly be interested in an illegitimate daughter? Let me tell you, I'm not like my cousin. He was used to being a bachelor in the army and had never dated before. Those women could easily charm him with a little manipulation. I've dated a few women, and I don't even consider most of them. Besides, now I only choose women from good families, preferably those who can rise to prominence through their fathers-in-law!"
"Alright, alright, I'm relieved that you're so aware." Zhang Mei nodded in satisfaction. Cheng Huaiguo, who had been quietly eating, put down his chopsticks and looked at his wife. "Who are you saying is my brother's illegitimate daughter?"
"Shen Qing, didn't you already know? Why are you asking when you already know?" Zhang Mei didn't even look at him and continued to pick up food. Cheng Huaiguo touched his nose guiltily. "Don't talk nonsense. That's not my brother's illegitimate daughter."
"If it's not my brother's, then is it yours?"
"Cough cough cough cough..." Cheng Huaiguo coughed violently as if he had choked, pounding his chest and denying it, "No, no, how could that be..."
"Hmph, I bet you don't have the guts!" Zhang Mei rolled her eyes at him. "Although you're not very capable, at least you're discerning when it comes to relationships and haven't given me a bastard child. But speaking of which, Cheng Huaiguo, if you dare do anything to betray me, I guarantee you'll regret being born!"
Zhang Mei slammed her chopsticks down on the table with a loud "thud," then raised her chin slightly and glared at Cheng Huaiguo, issuing a warning.
Cheng Huaiguo didn't dare to look directly at Zhang Mei, and discreetly put a piece of meat into Zhang Mei's bowl, saying, "Alright, let's eat, the food is getting cold."
This topic was finally moved on from the dinner table.
The next day, Cheng Hao rode his bicycle from the family compound to the factory to report for duty.
As I passed by the breakfast stall, I smelled the aroma of fried dough sticks. At the stall entrance, an older woman wearing a mask and a chef's uniform was using chopsticks to scoop golden-brown fried dough sticks out of the pot, and a line of people was already waiting in line next to her.
Cheng Hao was so tired of eating bread every day in the Soviet Union that he quickly slammed on the brakes, locked his car against the wall, and joined the queue to get a fried dough stick. He then saw that the first person in line was Cheng Zheng.
After paying for the breakfast, Cheng Zheng carried it towards the factory area. Cheng Hao took a closer look and noticed that in addition to the fried dough sticks, Cheng Zheng also had a thermos with a butterfly design. He had just seen the older woman pour soy milk into the thermos for him, so it was clearly a gift for a female colleague.
That's really strange, his older cousin actually brings breakfast to people?
It seems like my cousin has never brought breakfast for Tingting.
Suddenly remembering dinner yesterday, when his mother said that the illegitimate daughter was a vixen, Cheng Hao stopped buying fried dough sticks and secretly followed Cheng Zheng on his bicycle.
He was now extremely curious about what the fox spirit looked like that could bewitch his usually cold and aloof cousin so much that he had come to queue up for fried dough sticks in the freezing cold, and was even the first one in line. Judging from the length of the queue, she must have arrived at least half an hour ago.
The streets were full of bicycles. Cheng Hao followed at a distance, without Cheng Zheng noticing. He carried his things, took the tram into the factory, and then headed straight for the grove.
When he arrived, Lin Shuyao was a few minutes earlier. She was looking up with her big, watery eyes and red lips pursed. When she saw him, the corners of her lips immediately turned up, revealing two sweet dimples. Cheng Zheng felt as sweet as if he had eaten honey, and he quickly went up to give her breakfast.
The two chatted and laughed as they ate breakfast together in the grove.
In their blind spot, Cheng Hao hid behind a tree, peeking mischievously. However, Cheng Zheng was tall with broad shoulders and long legs, completely blocking Lin Shuyao from view.
Cheng Hao ultimately didn't see Lin Shuyao's face.
Oh well, anyway, I heard that illegitimate daughter is also a translator in the technical department, so I'll definitely see her later.
But even if it looks good, that's about it.
He spent every day in the Soviet Union looking at blonde, blue-eyed, hot white girls. Their skin was so white, their features were so defined, and they were so well-developed. How could a French girl possibly be more beautiful than a white girl?
Moreover, my older cousin's aesthetic sense definitely favors the kind of delicate, frail women. He had just glanced at the illegitimate daughter's outstretched thin arm, and it looked like the kind that could be blown away by the wind, all dry and brittle.
Cheng Hao pursed his lips, looking disgusted, but felt a lot better inside.
So what if my eldest cousin is capable? He chose an illegitimate daughter as his partner, and they even have the same father. If word gets out, people will probably laugh their heads off. My uncle and aunt's expressions at that time will definitely be priceless!
As Cheng Hao thought about it, he couldn't help but laugh out loud.