Feng Qingxue deeply respected Lu Jiang’s opinion and had some hesitations.
While she was caught between a rock and a hard place, the teacher’s position had been filled. A woman named Zhang Hongmei, the wife of Deputy Political Commissar Xu Kaixuan, had been chosen. She had a junior high school education and gave birth to four children, three of whom survived. She was educated and had experience in raising children. With Xu Kaixuan’s support, she nominated herself to the army and successfully achieved her goal.
When it came to education, Feng Qingxue felt embarrassed.
Her predecessor’s parents favored sons over daughters, so she did not have a chance to go to school. After taking over the original body, her own knowledge and talents came with her, followed by continuous self-learning, but she had no way to continue formal schooling for credentials.
Credentials were her sore spot, and ironically, the world often distinguishes intellectuals and non-intellectuals by their educational credentials.
Of course, if it hadn’t been for Xu Kaixuan’s high position, Zhang Hongmei’s job would not have been secured so quickly.
Among the family members accompanying the army, at least two had high school education, and several had junior high school education. Most of them were urban residents. One was from a rural household whose family conditions were comparably good, but their husbands’ positions were no match for Xu Kaixuan.
However, besides Zhang Hongmei, the army assigned two high school educated family members as teachers.
One named Chen Ju was to teach arithmetic, and another named Yang Hongfei was a substitute teacher.
In other words, if Zhang Hongmei and Chen Ju were unable to come to school, Yang Hongfei would take over their classes.
Looking at Lu Jiang, who was stunned by the news, Feng Qingxue gave a discreet smile and comforted, "The army has its intentions for how things are arranged. We shouldn’t reveal any dissatisfaction. Plus, I’m pregnant now and might not be able to handle so many children. If something happens, who is going to be responsible? I’m not only worried about kids accidentally bumping into me, I’m also afraid that if anything happens at school, I can’t explain to their parents. If the parents are understanding, it might be okay, but if they are harsh, it could become a serious issue."
Lu Jiang immediately got it, "Right, we can’t work as teachers. Your health is the most important. After Brother Cao transfers your and Xibao’s household registration over here, it doesn’t matter whether you have a job or not. I’ll take care of you and the child."
His salary and allowances were more than enough to support a family. Even if the family members accompanying the army were jobless, their rations were accounted for.
Even with a job, the rations would only increase by a few kilograms a month.
At that time, Lu Jiang thought of the supplies in Feng Qingxue’s space. They didn’t have to worry about food or clothing!
Feng Qingxue quickly saw through his thoughts and couldn’t help but laugh. Although she had no intention of relying on a man’s resources and simply being a housewife, she felt very happy facing Lu Jiang’s tenderness.
"I have recently inquired about the job situation for army spouses. Although the policy states that the local government where the army is stationed is required to include us in their placement plans, jobs in government units are in high demand and the supply is limited. Therefore, most spouses find it hard to get a suitable job. Let’s not think about the job issue for now. If the army arranges it, of course, it’s for the best, as it means we will continue to live together without being separated. I don’t want to work outside the barracks, Capital City is too far from here, and I don’t want to leave you."
"I don’t want you to come with the army with Xibao and not live with me." Lu Jiang was unhappy at the thought of life without his wife and child beside him. "Qingxue, you don’t need to work. I will feed you and the child, for a lifetime."