Some people still knew that Educated Youth Yun had developed a solution that increased sprouting, and this substance was expensive; it was said that one catty could cost ten yuan.
However, Captain Zhang next door had been willing to sell it, otherwise, their harvest would have been poor as well.
"I think after the autumn harvest, we should give Educated Youth Yun a reward," suggested one of Captain Zhao’s cousins who was also a squad leader.
Thinking about the possibility of them going hungry, I felt a bit frightened.
In the past, with only grain seeds, even being fed and warm was a problem. If the seeds failed, there would only be hunger.
Who would want to go hungry.
"I think that’s fair."
"Mom, when are little sister and the others coming back?" Second Brother Yun asked, bringing a bowl of Braised Pork Belly to Mother Yun.
Wasn’t it about finding a job for the brother-in-law?
It had been over half a year and he still hadn’t found a job?
That couldn’t be right?
"Your little sister took the college entrance exam; she just finished it. We at least have to wait for the admission letter. If school starts and they haven’t received the admission letter yet, by then if we ask them to come to the city, they will definitely agree," replied Mother Yun.
Mother Yun changed the subject, "Why did you bring me another portion of meat today?"
Ever since the family split, Mother Yun and Father Yun had grown much closer to their youngest son’s family.
During holidays, the youngest son would also bring his three kids home. Especially the little grandson who could now walk, was chubby, and very adorable.
She couldn’t help but remark that the mother-in-law had raised him well.
"I haven’t visited you for a while, have our older brother and his wife come by recently?" Now, Second Brother Yun had also picked up the art of making conversation.
Mother Yun just glanced at him, "Your father should be coming back soon. Have you been in touch with your little sister?"
Second Brother Yun nodded, "Hmm, last time little sister even mailed me some things, and my wife mailed some things to little sister too."
A sibling relationship, as a mother, she wouldn’t stop them.
"That’s a good thing, but who knows whether your little sister can pass or not?"
Mother Yun still hoped that someone from the family would graduate from college.
Four children, all married with kids.
She thought her eldest daughter would go for the college entrance exam, but surprisingly she didn’t. As their mother, she didn’t feel it was right to push her to take the exam.
As for the two sons, the eldest had graduated years ago and was now thirty years old. Laoer’s grades were mediocre, so how could he consider taking the college entrance exam.
And the two daughters-in-law had jobs, so why would they take the college entrance exam.
Second Brother Yun was taken aback, "She should be able to pass, right?"
In fact, he didn’t really know.
If she truly hadn’t passed, little sister would come back to take over mom’s job, and then find a job for the brother-in-law.
"If she passes, as your second brother, you surely will have to come back and help arrange a celebration," said Mother Yun.
Second Brother Yun’s father-in-law was a chef at a state-owned restaurant. Learning quite a bit from his own father-in-law, if it had been a master teaching an apprentice, he might have held back some secrets, but for a dear son-in-law, Second Brother Yun’s father-in-law of course taught him everything.
"That won’t be a problem."
As they were talking, Father Yun came back from the factory.
He saw a lunch box on the table.
"Dad, today there is Braised Pork Belly, so I brought a portion over for you and mom to eat right away. I’ll head back now," he said.
Seeing him return, the youngest son was about to head back.
Father Yun glanced at his wife.
"What did he come for?"
"He brought you meat. I’ll go close the door," she replied.
The couple then sat down to eat together.