Chapter 169: Transferring Residency

Chapter 169: Transferring Residency

Jiang Ye, overhearing Ya Xiangling and Jiang Yu's conversation, chimed in, "Sis, make sure to get it done early, ideally this afternoon. Don't let Jiang Ting get ahead of you. If our parents find out, it'll be a mess."

Jiang Ting is scheming; he didn't believe she wouldn't make a move.

He Youfu has been friends with the Jiang family for generations, and it's unclear whose side he'll be on when push comes to shove.

Jiang Yu nodded, "Alright, I'll head to the Second State Cotton Mill this afternoon to get the paperwork and then return to Nanhe Village to transfer the residency."

As long as He Youfu is willing to cooperate, transferring the residency can be wrapped up in an afternoon.

Ya Xiangling agreed, "Better safe than sorry."

After having roast duck at Dexianlou, Ya Xiangling started feeling drowsy and wanted to go home to rest, telling Jiang Yu to stop by her place later for the cigarettes.

Jiang Ye returned to school, and the He family kids went home happy.

He Tingyue glanced at the time, "Want me to go with you to the Second State Cotton Mill to get the acceptance letter?"

Jiang Yu nodded, "You don't need to accompany me this afternoon; I can go back to Nanhe Village by myself. You've got work and can't keep taking time off."

"Then be careful. If you can't sort it out, don't pick a fight; just come back to me."

Jiang Yu hummed in agreement, "I'll also take a look at Jiang Ye's chickens. If it works out, I'll swap another hen with him. You can ask Master Li if he wants one; Aunt Lai's not doing well and could probably use more chicken in her diet."

He Tingyue had thought of this earlier but didn't mention it, worried it would tire her.

"You sure you can handle bringing them back? I don't want you to overdo it."

Jiang Yu chided, "It's only two chickens; I'll be fine. I'll bring a basket; it's no big deal."

First, they went to the Second State Cotton Mill office to get the acceptance letter, and then Jiang Yu went to Ya Xiangling's house to get the cigarettes.

Ya Xiangling handed her a whole pack of cigarettes, but Jiang Yu didn't take them all, only taking two packs.

"Auntie, hold onto the rest for now. I'll ask for more if I need it later."

"Alright, take care on the road."

Ya Xiangling originally wanted to tell her to be wary of the Jiang family but then thought it unnecessary; Jiang Yu knew what she was doing.

Carrying two packs of cigarettes and the acceptance letter, Jiang Yu made a beeline for Nanhe Village without a break.

She didn't even stop by the Jiang family home, going straight to find He Youfu.

"Jiang Yu, what brings you here?" Liu Junmei was cleaning the cellar to store winter vegetables.

Hearing the noise, she came out and saw it was Jiang Yu.

Jiang Yu greeted her with a smile, "Auntie, is Uncle He here?"

Liu Junmei nodded, "He is, come in and talk."

She warmly pulled Jiang Yu inside and called out, "Youfu, come out quickly, Jiang Yu is here!"

He Youfu came running out, clearly thrilled to see her.

"Jiang Yu, what brings you here?"

Jiang Yu directly handed over the acceptance certificate, "Uncle He, I'm here to transfer my hukou. Our Second State Cotton Mill recently had a directed hiring, and I passed the exam for the publicity department. From now on, I'll be working in the publicity department."

He Youfu and Liu Junmei were completely stunned, both frozen in place.

It was like a thunderclap ringing in their ears.

Liu Junmei quickly put down her teacup, hurried forward, and snatched the acceptance certificate.

She was educated and could read, scanning the document quickly, her gaze landing on the words "publicity department," her hands trembling slightly.

"Did you really pass the exam?"

Factories in the city were incredibly tough to get into, often people from the countryside didn't even qualify to apply, being screened out at the threshold.

She didn't know exactly how difficult it was, only that it was as hard as scaling a mountain.

Yet, such a difficult thing had been accomplished by Jiang Yu!

She had made a remarkable achievement, skipping even the temporary worker stage, and directly becoming a publicity department employee.

Liu Junmei, not only shocked, also felt envious, wishing such a capable girl was her own.

"Uncle, could you please prepare the paperwork for me to transfer my hukou?" Jiang Yu handed over two packs of cigarettes.

He Youfu hesitated and asked, "Do your parents know about this?"

Before Jiang Yu could answer, Liu Junmei gave him a sharp look.

"What does it matter whether they know or not? Jiang Yu isn't a child anymore. She's capable enough to pass the exam and become an employee at the Second State Cotton Mill, which proves she's more than capable of handling her own affairs. Don't ask anymore, just get the paperwork done quickly, don't delay Jiang Yu's business."

He Youfu hesitated, fearing that once he prepared the paperwork, the Jiang family might come to cause trouble.

But Jiang Yu had proven herself now, and the man she married was not someone to be trifled with.

He Youfu was caught in a dilemma, unsure of how to proceed.

Jiang Yu didn't speak to him, instead turned to Liu Junmei.

Liu Junmei was more decisive and understood her better.

"Auntie, soon, the Second State Cotton Mill is going to expand its production workshops, adding two more production lines, which means they'll be hiring more women."

Liu Junmei was thrilled: "Could our Qianqian be eligible?"

Her youngest daughter had just turned 18, only just managed to get a junior high school diploma, and had been helping out at home since then.

She herself had given up on her own dreams, only wishing for her children to succeed.

Her eldest son had worked incredibly hard to get into the meat processing plant.

Her youngest daughter had yet to find an opportunity.

Jiang Yu curled her lips and nodded.

"They say it's a recruitment, but actually, it's not publicly advertised, preferring to recruit from the family quarters or through recommendations from the factory staff."

Recruiting from the family quarters not only provided them with jobs but also saved housing resources.

Liu Junmei grabbed her hand excitedly, tears welling up in her eyes.

"Jiang Yu, if you can get my Qianqian into the city, Auntie will never forget your kindness for the rest of my life!"

Jiang Yu dared not make any promises and spoke with reservation: "I'll do my best, but Auntie, you know how it is..."

"I understand, I understand! Nothing's ever a sure thing. If it works out, great; if not, Auntie will still be grateful to you."

Liu Junmei was a sensible person. If it didn't work out this time, Jiang Yu would keep it in mind, and when another opportunity arose, she would think of He Qianqian first.

Opportunities would always come; it was just a matter of time.

While they were talking, He Youfu had already prepared the certificate.

"Jiang Yu, take this and hurry back to the city to get the procedures done. Only then will you be fully settled in the city. You're a good kid, keep working hard, and you'll have a bright future ahead of you!"

Jiang Yu nodded vigorously. This trip went smoother than she expected.

With this transfer certificate, she wasn't afraid of the Jiang family causing trouble.

"Thank you, Uncle He!"

He Youfu waved his hand and sighed, "I'm the one who should thank you. If it weren't for you, we wouldn't have even known about the job opening. Whether this works out or not, Uncle is grateful to you, really grateful from the bottom of my heart!"

Liu Junmei saw Jiang Yu off, watching her bustling figure, and couldn't help but sigh.

"The Jiang family's ancestors must have been looking out for them."

He Youfu sneered, "To have a kid like Jiang Yu, they must have been really lucky. It's a shame the Jiang family is so clueless, not keeping this kid."

Liu Junmei deeply agreed, "If only Jiang Laosan and Wang Meili had more sense, they wouldn't have pushed this child away. If Jiang Yu were close to them, they would be the ones enjoying the benefits now."

They wouldn't have made Jiang Yu so wary, landing such a great job and not even daring to tell her parents.

He Youfu shook his head to himself, not saying anything more.

Jiang Yonghua and Wang Meili were so foolish, even pushing away their own son Jiang Ye, let alone Jiang Yu.