Chapter 93: Are your eldest brother and sister-in-law usually very strict?

Chapter 93: Are your eldest brother and sister-in-law usually very strict?

This matter would eventually come to light, so Su Taotao didn't hide anything and nodded with a smile:

"Yes, initially it will be a small-scale workshop. Once the process is streamlined, we will post the public recruitment information on the bulletin board, and then qualified individuals can come to apply."

The older comrade asked again, "What positions are available? My son will graduate from high school this September. Can he apply?"

Su Taotao was momentarily stunned. She had been focused on addressing the employment issues for women and hadn't thought about the fact that there was a high school in the base. Since the base had just been established, most of the children transferred were in elementary school, with some in middle school, and very few in high school.

After a moment's thought, Su Taotao answered honestly, "For now, clerical positions are not open for external recruitment. We are mainly looking for basic laborer positions, which are more suitable for strong women or unemployed young adults. It would be a waste of talent for a high school graduate to take on such a job."

The older comrade sighed, "It's all about serving the people. Having a unit to take him in is beneficial. I originally wanted to send my child to the countryside for some experience, but my wife and I had this child only when we were thirty, and she absolutely refuses to let him go. We can't just let him stay at home doing nothing, can we? If that happens, the child will be ruined."

At that time, if a family had only one child, they didn't have to send them to the countryside, regardless of whether they had a unit to take them in. However, the older comrade was worried that the child would be spoiled at home. He had high ideals and wanted to send his child to the countryside for training, but his wife was adamantly against it, even resorting to tears and threats.

The older comrade was at a loss for what to do.

Su Taotao thought for a moment and said, "If you don't mind, you can bring your child to try when the time is right. We will recruit based on our needs."

"Alright, thank you."

These admirable and respectable researchers, like Fu, never thought of taking shortcuts or playing tricks. The older comrade didn't even mention his son's name to Su Taotao.

Another comrade asked, "So, will you be handling all the logistics, administration, finance, sales, and clerical work by yourself? Can you manage it all?"

Su Taotao replied honestly, "The leadership team has already been established, and we are no longer recruiting externally."

Everyone naturally assumed that the leadership team had been assigned by the organization and didn't ask further.

Zhang Chuncheng felt it was a pity. Xia Zhiqiu wasn't afraid of hardship, but she had previously been an accountant at a food factory. Now, having her work as a production worker on the hot island, he was worried she wouldn't be able to handle it, so he didn't ask further.

He thought there was no chance for her in this recruitment.

Mo Gong also had a clear idea. His eldest son wasn't afraid of hardship or fatigue. If they were recruiting frontline workers, the chances of him being accepted were quite high if he were willing to come back.

Frontline workers at the food workshop would definitely have an easier time compared to those at the steel mill, and the key was family reunification.

He thought about calling him directly in the afternoon to ask him to come back as soon as possible.

As for Auntie Zhong, Mo Gong didn't even consider the possibility of her working.

Others also had a clear idea and thought about going home to inform their family members to prepare.

When they arrived at the canteen station, Fu Yuanhang was already waiting in line, timing it perfectly. When Su Taotao and the others arrived, there were only two or three people ahead of them.

The high-profile family of four in uniform once again caused a stir.

However, this time, neither Fu Yuanhang nor Chenchen paid much attention to it. They just went about their business as usual.

The person in front of Fu Yuanhang was his classmate. After closing his mouth, which could fit an egg, he quietly leaned over to Fu Yuanhang's ear and asked, "Are your eldest brother and sister-in-law usually very strict?"

Fu Yuanhang shook his head, "No, they're not."

The classmate said, "They seem intimidating."

The classmate felt that with such a brother and sister-in-law, Fu Yuanhang must be living in a tough situation.

He couldn't help but look at Fu Yuanhang with sympathy.

Fu Yuanhang: "..." Classmate, what kind of look are you giving me?

Fu Yuanhang turned around and glanced back. When his elder brother pursed his lips and stayed silent, he did seem a bit intimidating, but wasn't his sister-in-law smiling? Why would she be hard to handle?

The classmate sighed again: "Your family is really good-looking, and your little nephew is so cute. Why doesn't he come to class with you?"

He occasionally brought his younger brother to class.

Fu Yuanhang thought to himself: I wish he would come to class with me, but what can I do if he doesn't want to?

During the meal, Fu, the shrimp sheller, was the busiest.

Su Taotao and Chenchen's shrimp were his responsibility. Su Taotao said he didn't need to peel them, but he still did it his way, one for his son and one for her. She didn't bother to argue and just put them back in his bowl when she had enough.

Everyone in the canteen was stunned.

It seems like being henpecked is contagious. Those living near Mo Gong would eventually become just as afraid of their wives.

Even the cold and intimidating Fu was no exception.

Su Taotao was the first to finish eating. She asked Fu Yuanhang: "Yuanhang, does your school have a place to rest?"

Fu Yuanhang nodded: "Yes, some classmates eat at the canteen at noon and rest in the classroom after lunch."

Su Taotao asked again: "Is it tiring for you to walk back and forth under the hot sun every day?"

Fu Yuanhang shook his head: "It's just for a short while, not tiring."

Su Taotao had asked this question many times before, and each time Fu Yuanhang said it wasn't tiring.

Su Taotao added: "Keep some meal tickets in your bag. If I'm too busy to cook someday, you can bring Chenchen to the canteen to eat."

"Okay," Fu Yuanhang agreed without question, not even asking why he would be the one to bring Chenchen to eat. What about her and his older brother?

What Su Taotao was thinking was that when she got really busy, she might not be able to take care of the two children. By then, Chenchen would be in preschool and at the same school as Fu Yuanhang. She would be at the workshop behind the canteen, so it would be convenient to come over for meals, and she could have more time to rest at noon.

"Then you can eat at the small canteen on your own," Su Taotao said to Fu Zhengtu.

Fu Zhengtu frowned: "I'll come back and eat with you."

Su Taotao said: "That's because you're not too busy now. When you get busy, it's hard to say. We can have dinner together, but lunch isn't necessary."

After taking the bus today, she realized how much time Fu Zhengtu spent commuting every day. It would be better for him to rest more at the base during lunch.

Anyway, they had already adapted to life on the island.

Family matters were always decided by Su Taotao, so Fu just focused on eating and didn't respond.

Su Taotao said to Fu Yuanhang: "I'm going to be really busy soon, so Yuanhang might have to take Chenchen to school. It will be better once things settle down."

Fu Yuanhang was overjoyed and glanced at the child who was busy eating. Really? That would be great!

"Okay, okay, I'll take Chenchen to school tomorrow."

Su Taotao laughed: "Not tomorrow, we'll talk about it later."

Chenchen sighed; the shrimp in his bowl no longer seemed appealing. He just wanted to stay with his mom.

After the meal, the couple first sent Fu Yuanhang and Chenchen back to school to rest.

They went under the blazing sun to conduct an on-site inspection of the open lot behind the big canteen.

"This piece of land was originally intended for a fish processing plant, so it's very close to the dock," said Fu Zhengtu.

Su Taotao nodded, "No wonder! I was wondering why such a prime spot was just sitting there unused. I thought it was reserved for movie screenings."

Fu Zhengtu said, "Movies are usually screened in the square in front of the auditorium. By the way, there's a movie next week."

Su Taotao smiled, "Yuanhang and Chenchen are going to be so excited."

Su Taotao glanced at the ships nearby and suddenly got an idea, asking, "Fu Zhengtu, if we sell our products outside, would shipping by boat be quicker?"

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