The Reborn Sidekick Rejected The Male Lead-Chapter 393 - 382: New

When she came out with her aunt, she ran into Xia Lin who was heading to her workshop.

Xia Lin was startled to see them leaving the house she had just been discussing. That house had caught her attention for a long time, but she had been too busy in the past few days to attend to it. Today, she was planning to talk to the landlord about buying it.

What? Could there be a problem?

Xia Lin passed by them with a cold face, intending to find the landlord and ask.

Zhou Lanqin saw Xia Lin’s cold demeanor as she walked away and whispered, "Qiuqiu, what is she doing here?"

"Auntie, she’s opened a workshop here, right inside that house."

"Oh, that explains it. What was Gao Shu thinking, fancying someone like her? A rural girl, acting so haughty as if she’s something, showing no respect, nor does she know how to be filial to elders.

In the courtyard, didn’t everyone watch Gao Shu grow up since he was a child, taken in by his uncle? They already had many children in the family, and it was tough during that time, something Gao Shu probably doesn’t understand. Despite sending him to the countryside during those years, his uncle’s wife never shortchanged him on food or clothing, and regularly mailed him things.

The rest of the children at home were all frugal.

When the second son got married, they only gave a dowry of fifty yuan, without the ’three big items’. Most of the money Gao Da earned each month was taken by his mother, sent off to Gao Shu.

Gao Shu, that young man, seemed sensible, polite, and had good academic results while in school. Everyone thought he was capable—a fine young man.

But now, well, he’s just so-so.

Although getting into college is a matter of pride, the wife he married has pushed down all his praiseworthy points.

What kind of person is she? It’s good that he didn’t set his sights on you.

If you had really married Gao Shu, you would have ended up regretting it."

Lu Jingqiu pursed her lips and nodded repeatedly, "Auntie, I don’t know what came over me back then, insisting on him and no one else. Thinking about it now, I really was childish.

And don’t even mention it, I truly would have regretted it. Thankfully I saw the error of my ways."

"That’s more like it. Look at how good Nanzhou is. His career is better than Gao Shu’s, right? He’s more capable and knows how to cherish his wife. He’s also very respectful to the elders, and nothing but good words from your father. They say a son-in-law is half a son. Your dad needs a good son-in-law like that. He has no regrets in this life."

"Yes, Nanzhou and I will both be filial to my dad."

"I know you both are good kids. Just don’t follow Gao Shu’s example. Look at his uncle, who worked so hard to raise him, and once he married, his heart strayed. I’ve never seen him come back for the holidays.

I heard last time that Qingqing knocked Xia Lin down and she miscarried? But Aunt Gao said Xia Lin fell by herself."

"...Aunt Gao saw it?"

"Well, I don’t know about that. As for their family matters, only they would know best. Isn’t Qingqing your closest friend? Didn’t she tell you?"

"She did, she said she didn’t push her. Her hand didn’t even touch Xia Lin, but visually it seemed like she was pushing her, when in fact Xia Lin fell down by herself."

"Whose words should we believe in this case?"

"I believe Qingqing. She wouldn’t lie."

"Then Xia Lin must have fallen on purpose. I heard it’s been several months already. What is she doing? That was her own child in her belly. No matter what, one shouldn’t joke around with one’s own child."

"Auntie, is it possible that she wanted someone else’s hands to intervene because she didn’t want the child?"

"Not want the child? Has she lost her mind? Or could it be..." The only conclusion Zhou Lanqin could draw was that the child was not Gao Shu’s.

Lu Jingqiu hadn’t expected her aunt to jump to such a conclusion and was wondering how to explain to her why Xia Lin might not want the child.

Then, Yang Yang in her arms began to cry and fuss.

Only after asking did she know he needed to pee.

A one-year-old child, naturally curious about everything and just learning to walk, could be quite a handful for her aunt to look after alone.

Lu Jingqiu said, "Auntie, you should find a nanny too, to help take care of the child during the day, so you can spare some time to rest. Even if you don’t rest, you’ll have time to wash clothes or cook."

"I’m not working now. Taking care of a child over a year old and still looking for a nanny? That would be laughable."

"What’s so funny about that? Taking care of a child by yourself is exhausting."

"It’s okay, Yang Yang is almost two and he’s very obedient. You don’t have to worry about me. I’ve been a head chef for decades; taking care of a child is nothing to me. Your uncle helps me look after him too. Now he comes home for lunch and heads home right after work. He’s even more doting than I am." freeweɓnovel.cøm

Lu Jingqiu thought about it and realized that indeed, affection often skipped a generation.

After dropping her aunt off at home, Lu Jingqiu didn’t go straight back to her place but headed to the farmers’ market to buy two pigeons.

Recently, the farmers’ market had cleaned pigeons for sale, and Grandpa especially liked eating this.

A month and a half into the school term, Wei Jincheng returned and brought back a batch of canvas as well.

The factory was also wrapping up its setup.

They were now starting to hire workers. Originally, Grandpa Xue and Grandma Xue were going to help Niannian manage the farm.

But seeing their son-in-law busy with the factory, the couple went directly to help at Wei Jincheng’s factory and became the gatekeepers.

It was actually Grandpa Xue’s old job.

Niannian, feeling uneasy, bought quilts and cooking utensils to send over these past few days.

Even Professor Shi had prepared a lot of things.

After all, the factory had just been built and everything was in disarray.

When Wei Jincheng heard that Grandpa was going to help him at the factory, he couldn’t let the elderly couple stay near the gatehouse.

On the sunny side of the first floor of the dormitory building, the rooms on both sides were small single rooms, with a bathroom and a small balcony, intended for the minor leaders of the factory. The one on the far west had two rooms knocked into one, one as the living room and the other as the bedroom.

A small kitchen was built on the side.

This was Niannian’s request. She wanted her grandparents to live more comfortably.

After a month, the factory was basically decorated, just needing a coat of paint on the walls and a cement floor.

Recently outside the factory, there was a big poster advertising job vacancies.

Many people came to inquire. On Sunday, Niannian also went to help.

When she came back, she complained angrily, "Just upon arriving they asked if the factory would provide housing in the future, whether the wages would be paid on time, what the personal situation would be like, claiming the factory isn’t fully regulated, nitpicking on everything. If they’re so picky, they should just go to a state-owned factory. Why even come to ours?"

Seeing her so upset, Lu Jingqiu quickly made her a cup of coffee and said, "People’s mindset hasn’t changed yet. Once the factory’s performance is good and the salaries are high, they will stop being choosy."

Luo Xinyue said, "Exactly, it was hard enough for Shang Ze to find a job for his roundabout relative, and they still complain it’s not a state-owned factory or a formal position. I was too embarrassed to tell you guys.

They complain that it’s hard work in the factory. Niannian, did you see them?"

"I saw them, and told them off when I got back."

"Right, I spoke to my father-in-law."

"They’re pretty honest in the factory, don’t talk much, and do whatever they’re asked to. They’re okay."

"Hey, they’re just bullies at home, clinging to my father-in-law. So does that mean it’s difficult to hire workers?"

"It’s not too bad. What I mentioned are just isolated cases. Most workers from the old garment factory are young girls and women in their thirties or forties, along with some young men. With a bit of training, they can start work soon."

Lu Jingqiu asked, "How will the training be conducted?"

"Well... I’m not sure. Ah Cheng knows. The initial phase is a bit troublesome; we need to closely monitor the factory and promote someone responsible in each workshop.

For the first batch, we plan to make a batch of long-sleeve shirts to test their craftsmanship."

"Oh, this season is perfect for wearing long sleeves. Men’s or women’s?"

"Men’s clothing, the kind that’s very popular in Shanghai right now," answered Xinyue.