Chapter 663: Chapter 663: The elder sister-in-law is genuinely unassuming
“I know, Mom,” Jiang Changtao nodded; he was also afraid that his two sons would damage the bicycle.
Anyway, he was standing outside the window, watching over his sons while still being able to listen to the conversation inside the room.
“Eldest, you’ve got to give us the details. Is it true that your wife has really gone to work at the town government?” Zhang Guihua still found it hard to believe. The impact of this news on her was just too great.
You have to understand, it’s the town government we’re talking about here. It’s not somewhere just anyone can get into!
And Su Wanyu, she’s a lazy wife who isn’t good for anything and never leaves any leftovers when she eats. How could she possibly get a job at the town government?!
Jiang Changhai cleared his throat and sat up straight, saying solemnly, “Mom and Dad, I am very formally notifying you that my wife is now a translator at our town government!”
The Jiang family members gasped at this news. It was true!
Su Wanyu was actually working at the town government, oh my goodness, had they heard wrong?
“Eldest, did you say your wife is now a translator at the town government?” the old lady asked incredulously.
“Yes, Mom and Dad,” Changhai replied, “Not only is my wife a translator, but she’s also a permanent staff member of our town government now, which is far better than my temporary job. Not to mention, her monthly salary is two yuan higher than mine, and she also gets food coupons, meat coupons, non-staple food coupons, and even industrial coupons at the end of the year,” he explained, listing the benefits proudly to his parents.
In order to elevate his wife’s status within the Old Jiang Family, Jiang Changhai even went so far to belittle himself intentionally.
In fact, as early as the start of the year, his factory leaders had approached him about his good performance over the year and offered him a permanent position. He had turned it down.
Being a permanent worker wasn’t as free as temporary work, requiring a contract, and his mind was still set on business pursuits. He didn’t fancy being bound by the restrictions, nor was he worried about the difference in salary and coupons.
At first, the Jiang family members were skeptical, but now with Jiang Changhai’s confirmation, they all turned with shocked expressions to Su Wanyu. For a moment, aside from gasps, there was no other sound in the room.
This news was truly shocking for them but after the shock subsided, it was pure joy.
Overwhelmed with excitement, Jiang Dashan wanted to light his old tobacco pipe for a smoke. His hand trembled so much it took him a while to light it up.
After the Eldest, their family finally had a second worker.
The ancestors have blessed them, their family was truly destined to rise and shine!
Taking a puff, Jiang Dashan slowly exhaled the smoke. When he had finally calmed down, he spoke, “Well done, Eldest, and your wife, you truly bring honor to our Old Jiang Family!”
Standing nearby, Sun Lixia watched Su Wanyu with envy, thinking how all the good luck seemed to fall into her sister-in-law’s lap. Not only did she have a prodigious daughter and a husband who could make money and treated her so well, but now her sister-in-law had landed a permanent position in the government.
Comparing her own family situation made her feel incredibly envious.
However, Sun Lixia was shrewd. Knowing she couldn’t compete with Su Wanyu, she decided to flatter her.
She cozied up to Wanyu with a flattering smile and praised, “Wow, sister-in-law, you’re the epitome of ‘Still waters run deep.’ All these years, your talents were wasted in our little mountain village. The city is truly where you belong.”
Despite her flattery, it was also a heartfelt sentiment from Sun Lixia.