Chapter 44: The Scum’s Acting Skills

As soon as Zhao Sihai entered the house, he dropped his bicycle and ran into the courtyard, picking her up and giving her a spin in a “love magic circle.”

Bai Ruojiao was surprised, but she was also happy for him.

After he put her down, she asked, “What are you going to do at the factory?”

Zhao Sihai gave her a forceful kiss on the forehead, his big white teeth shining brightly as he smiled.

“Engineering technician.”

Bai Ruojiao was taken aback, “Engineering technician?”

She remembered that this kind of position in the factory was like a special recruitment for prestigious universities. She didn’t expect Zhao Sihai, a self-taught individual with only a junior high school diploma, to be able to get a job there.

This shows how outstanding his skills are.

She doesn’t believe it’s all thanks to her book.

Without a foundation, without talent, without ability, even if you memorize the book by heart, it’s just empty talk.

But Zhao Sihai could master it in just one night, which shows his talent in this area.

Zhao Sihai’s shouts were too loud, and he didn’t even close the door.

It was just after work, and people who were curious and eavesdropping were stunned by the news.

Less than half an hour later,

The news that Zhao Sihai had been recruited by the machine factory and became an engineering technician spread like wildfire.

This was even more sensational than being a driver.

After all, being a driver was also very difficult to get, but it was ultimately just driving for someone else, with few opportunities for advancement.

But it’s the same iron rice bowl. The factory is different. It’s stable, and you can also get housing.

If you achieve results, you can also move up.

Even if you don’t achieve results, you can still get promoted based on seniority, and your salary will also increase, and your benefits will be better.

Most importantly, Zhao Sihai is an engineering technician.

Those who didn’t understand were given a crash course.

Not to mention, just talking about salary.

The salary for ordinary regular workers at the machine factory is around 20 yuan per month, technicians earn 30 yuan, but engineering technicians earn over 80 yuan.

It’s almost tripled.

Most importantly, engineering technicians are truly paid for their skills.

You can’t get this position without absolute professional skills. No connections will work.

It’s clear that Zhao Sihai was recruited as an engineering technician because he has the skills.

Not long after the news spread, Fang Hanwu and the village head came to inquire.

After all, this was a big deal.

The brigade having an engineering technician was no less glorious than a village in ancient times producing a scholar or a Juren.

Even the brigade management committee was alerted.

The news spread so quickly.

Of course, there were good things said and bad things said.

But no matter what, there was a hint of sourness.

Fang Hanwu and the village head received a definite answer, and their backs straightened considerably.

Especially the next day when they reported to the brigade courtyard and encountered other production teams inquiring about this matter, they were so proud.

It swept away the depression caused by Zhao’s mother and son.

And some people, because of this news, had other thoughts.

They saw Zhao Xiaohui again, who came to deliver steamed buns.

This time, Liao Yu’an gave a rare, gentle smile.

Seeing this smile, Zhao Xiaohui’s heart almost burst out of her chest.

She was overjoyed, thinking that her persistence had finally moved him.

Liao Yu’an sighed, “Xiaohui, don’t bring me food anymore.”

Zhao Xiaohui’s newly revealed joyful smile immediately cooled down because of his words.

“You, you still don’t want to accept me?” Her eyes immediately turned red.

Liao Yu’an looked at the thin and dark girl in front of him, whose appearance was exactly like Zhao’s mother, with a sharp and mean look, and he felt disgusted.

But his expression became even more gentle, with a hint of helplessness and heartache.

“No, your mother will be back in a while. You should take this time to take care of yourself and eat well. I’m a man, I can eat anything. But you’re a girl, you need to be pampered.”

Zhao Xiaohui heard this, her eyes turned even redder, but her eyes shone brightly.

She clenched her handkerchief in her hands and pressed it to her chest, surprised, “Yu’an ge, you, you’re concerned about me, aren’t you? You like me, don’t you!”

Liao Yu’an’s face changed slightly. He acted as if he had been caught thinking about something embarrassing and panicked. He quickly turned around, “No, don’t misunderstand.”

His reaction made Zhao Xiaohui even more certain of her thoughts. She was so excited that she could barely breathe.

She immediately turned to face him, “It must be true. Why, why won’t Yu’an ge admit it? I like you too, Yu’an ge.”

Liao Yu’an looked up, his eyes also turned red, and then he gave a bitter smile.

“Don’t say things like that anymore. It will affect your reputation if people hear it. I, I’m not worthy of you.”

He turned to leave.

But Zhao Xiaohui grabbed his arm tightly.

“Yu’an ge, what are you saying? It’s clearly me who’s not worthy of you. You’re so outstanding. How could you not be worthy of me?”

Liao Yu’an took a deep breath and pried her hand away, “Xiaohui, listen to me. Find someone who can give you happiness. I have nothing. I can’t carry anything, and I can’t lift anything. I can only write articles and poems. I can’t do anything else. I can’t even support myself. How can I give you happiness?”

Zhao Xiaohui was stunned when she heard this, and then she became even more anxious, “No, it’s not like that. Yu’an ge, you’re already very outstanding for being able to do these things. It’s just that the countryside isn’t suitable for you. When you can return to the city, you’ll definitely be able to achieve great things!”

Liao Yu’an gave a wry smile, “Forget it. I don’t dare to think about returning to the city anymore.”

“No, with me, I, I’ll find my fourth brother. He’s been recruited into the machine factory. He’ll definitely have a way to help you return to the city.”

Liao Yu’an sighed and shook his head, “It’s not that easy. Your brother hasn’t even entered the factory yet. How can he have any influence? It’s my fault for not having any connections. Although I can drive, I don’t have any connections. Otherwise, I could have been a driver like your brother. Then, I could have given you a stable home.”

He finished speaking, shook his head, and turned to leave, his steps slow and languid.

Zhao Xiaohui was stunned for a few seconds, then suddenly reacted. She immediately chased after him, “Yu’an ge, I, I have a way. I’ll have my fourth brother give you the driver’s job.”

Liao Yu’an stopped in his tracks, then looked at her with a helpless expression, as if looking at a child who didn’t understand the world, “How could your fourth brother agree? Even if he agrees, your family wouldn’t agree. That job will definitely go to your third brother.”

“My third brother is still in prison. I don’t even know if he’ll be able to come out. And he did that kind of thing. Even if he comes out, no unit will dare to hire him. My father is also getting old. He can’t drive. As long as you become my family’s son-in-law, who else would the job go to besides you?”

Zhao Xiaohui’s eyes shone brighter as she spoke.

If Liao Yu’an became a driver, with his talent, he would definitely be recognized by the leaders.

Maybe he would even be promoted to an official position. Then, not only could she enjoy the benefits, but she could also become an official’s wife.

Thinking about this, her breathing became rapid.