After speaking with Dazhi, Cheng Su took her Third Uncle to apply for a job, and everything went smoothly. Dazhi had specifically rented a place for a dormitory, and Third Uncle moved in right away.
Cheng Su suggested he stay two more days, but he firmly said it wasn’t convenient and not right. Besides, living with other workers, all males, meant there were plenty of topics to discuss.
Seeing his insistence, Cheng Su could only let it be, writing down her home phone number and several shop numbers for him to keep on hand in case he needed to find someone, and quietly slipped him thirty yuan.
Cheng Shuqiang was startled, his face flushing as he pushed the money back: "What are you doing, girl, sneaking me money like this? Take it back, hurry, take it back."
"Third Uncle, just keep it. It’s your niece showing her respect. Besides, didn’t you bring me chickens too? You’ve just arrived in Qing City and you don’t know, everything here is much more expensive than in Flower County and our town, there are also more expenses. Just take it, and buy whatever you need," Cheng Su wouldn’t take it back.
"I have my own money, really don’t need it. It’s not easy for you to earn money either; how can I just take it? Take it back! Besides, if your in-laws find out, they won’t be pleased," Cheng Shuqiang said, full of embarrassment.
"Third Uncle, you’re my only blood uncle, and my father’s own brother, I’m your blood niece. This is my show of filial piety, and it’s my own earned money, who dares say a word to me? Even Qi Taiguo wouldn’t dare," Cheng Su said with a smile: "Just keep it. Later on, when you’ve earned some money, or when I have a child in the future, you can give my child a red envelope."
Unable to refuse, Cheng Shuqiang accepted the money, saying, "What can I say about you, girl, ah."
His wife mentioned that since Cheng Su got married, she’s become more mature and stable than when she was a girl, and not as willful anymore. It seems that it’s really true.
"Third Uncle, renovation work is all about physical strength, and getting tired is inevitable. You, however, are still young, so just work hard, observe, learn, and think more. I see that Dazhi is quite skilled; he started this renovation team just last summer. In just a short half year, he’s achieved this scale, which shows his capabilities. Don’t look down on him because he’s young; watch how he handles things," Cheng Su poured out her heart: "Life is getting better now, and going into business, unless you’re really unlucky or incompetent, you won’t fail to make a way out. Just stick with it for now, and if you have any ideas later, it won’t be too late to talk about them."
Of course, she didn’t think that being a decorator for life was enough. With real estate booming and the decoration industry having great potential, doing well and understanding the ins and outs of the industry would give her a clear idea for when she decided to do it on her own.
As for whether he could achieve success, that was up to Third Uncle himself.
Cheng Shuqiang knew that this niece, who could open one shop after another, definitely had good ideas, and he took her words to heart: "I understand. Your Third Aunt also said, before I came here, that if I have any problems, consulting with you is definitely the right choice. Don’t worry, I know what to do. Third Uncle won’t bring you any shame."
"It’s not about bringing shame or not, as long as Third Uncle is happy with his work," Cheng Su said with a smile, nodding: "And if you have some free time, come over to our house for a meal."
"Okay."
Cheng Su escorted him out. There was also a vehicle arranged by Dazhi waiting. Once she couldn’t see him anymore, she turned and went back to the compound.