dognovel Chapter 142 Promotion and Salary Increase.
Chapter 142 Promotion and Salary Increase.
"Uncle, I'll donate too..."
"One pound and two portions of flour are ready."
"Everyone is donating so much. Although I am slightly better off, I can't be detached from the masses."
Yang Ke smiled and met Yi Zhonghai's gaze, saying what the Jia family had been hoping for.
After saying this, Yi Zhonghai smiled and withdrew his words, leaving Jia Zhangshi stunned.
She had considered all sorts of possibilities: her third uncle saying his family was in trouble, Xu Damao being unreasonable, but she never expected Yang Ke to help her family with a mere pound and two bundles of flour.
For anyone else, a pound and two portions of flour would be plenty, but everyone knows what kind of life Yang Ke has been living lately.
Every day there are white flour steamed buns and rice, and every time there is a smell of meat in the courtyard, you can guess it's from Yang Ke's family without even smelling it closely.
"Ah, Yang Ke is right."
“Life is tough these days. You all know what our family’s situation is like. I’ll donate 1.2 jin of flour.”
Yan Bugui naturally wouldn't let Yi Zhonghai continue speaking and directly expressed his opinion.
"That's right, that's right. Life is hard enough for everyone, why should we give relief to the Jia family?"
"If you think it's too little, then I won't donate."
Upon hearing that Yang Ke shared the same sentiment, Xu Damao immediately dissuaded Yi Zhonghai and Jia Zhangshi from continuing their conversation.
The main problem was that they were too confident before, thinking that someone like Yang Ke wouldn't be stingy with food.
Unexpectedly, Yang Ke taught them a lesson, which led to the other people in the courtyard not adding any more when they saw that Yang Ke only donated 1 jin.
“Very good. This time, our courtyard has demonstrated the spirit of unity and friendship, and has gathered 50 jin of flour to help the Jia family. With this food, the Jia family’s life will be a little better.”
Yi Zhonghai didn't say anything more after that. He had Yan Bugui tally up everyone's donated supplies and then summarized the results.
"Yes, what the old man said is right. Our courtyard has always been rated as an advanced one by the neighborhood committee. This relief is a good example of everyone's love and kindness."
After thinking for a long time, Liu Haizhong finally managed to utter these words.
But in reality, he himself was struggling financially, but since he had already donated, he had to say something polite.
After all that commotion, Jia Zhangshi returned to the Jia family home with a face that was completely blackened.
"Damn Xu Damao, if it weren't for him, I would have taken a lot of the others' money."
"And that Yang Ke is no better. He eats lavishly every day. Can't he help out the Jia family?"
When Jia Zhangshi returned home, she launched into a tirade of complaints.
"Mom, say less."
Jia Dongxu didn't like doing it this way, feeling it was embarrassing to do it in the courtyard.
Keep in mind that he is the oldest among his peers, yet he is now asking others for help. What kind of behavior is this?
"Stop talking? I'm going to talk."
"Qin Huairu, why didn't you cry a little earlier? You just stood there silently. Did you not get any food?"
Although Madam Jia was speaking to Qin Huairu, she was actually angry with her own son.
What's the point of saving face? These days, not having enough to eat is the real problem.
But when it came to her son's reluctance, Madam Jia naturally started scolding Qin Huairu.
Qin Huairu rolled her eyes at Jia Zhangshi, too lazy to bother with this family who bullied the weak and feared the strong.
Why didn't you stand up to Yang Ke earlier? You were just afraid of him. Now you're acting like a bully in your own backyard.
Besides, she wouldn't have been able to get any of that food if she hadn't been pregnant. Thinking about what Yang Ke usually ate, she felt a little envious. If only she had married Yang Ke...
Yang Ke was unaware of the Jia family's affairs; at that moment, he was being pulled aside by Xu Damao to celebrate.
In Xu Damao's view, today he led the charge, with Yang Ke assisting, and the two of them successfully thwarted the conspiracy between the Jia family and Yi Zhonghai, which is something to celebrate.
Unfortunately, it's too late to drink, otherwise he would definitely have taken Yang Ke out for a nice meal.
"Alright, Damao, I'm going back now."
Yang Ke didn't pay much attention. After talking with Xu Damao and Lou Xiao'e, he went back to his courtyard house.
In the days that followed, the people in the courtyard did not cause any trouble.
The main problem is that everyone is having a hard time, and no one has the energy to cause trouble anymore.
Even if the Jia family wanted Yi Zhonghai to arrange relief again, he wouldn't agree.
Last time, he had the excuse that Qin Huairu was pregnant, but now that he's bringing it up again, I bet many families that are already struggling financially will start criticizing or reporting him.
Yang Ke's life revolves around three points: the Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill, the courtyard house, and the courtyard house where Yu Li lives. His life is quite ordinary.
He'll be living in this world for a long time, so naturally he's not in a hurry to do anything.
The main problem is that some of the main characters are very young, so there's no use in him being anxious.
One year has passed in the blink of an eye.
Yang Ke was promoted to level 20 clerk and received a raise of 70 yuan because he completed every task assigned by his superiors in a very good and quick manner over the past year.
Yang Ke's colleagues were beaming with joy at his promotion.
Ahem, the main reason is that Yang Ke's section chief, Zhang Han, is waiting for him to be promoted to deputy section chief before moving him to another position.
The people below were living well thanks to the benefits Yang Ke gave them every few days, and even those who came to inquire heard their colleagues giving Yang Ke perfect scores.
During the lunch break, Yang Ke also went to Yu Li's warehouse.
"Brother Yang, my family asked me to take an extra 30 jin of mixed flour back with me."
After an hour's lunch break, Yu Li also talked about the reason why she called Yang Ke over today.
"Take it."
Yang Ke was surprised, but still agreed.
Having been with her for over a year, Yu Li's family naturally knew about her situation.
But since she is their daughter, as long as she contributes a fair amount to the household expenses, her family generally accepts it.
But this year has been tough, so Yu Li's family naturally approached her about it.
"Yes, the flour in the courtyard is all gone too. Haitang and I ate most of it."
Yu Li said in a low voice, embarrassed.
While others struggled to make ends meet, the two sisters ate and drank well every day, never lacking meat.
In fact, Yu Li felt that she and Yu Haitang had both become quite plump lately, and it was all thanks to Yang Ke.
Yu Li was so cautious when she asked for help because she ate so much herself and wanted to bring some home for her family.
"Okay, I'll arrange for someone to send it over later. It's alright, Haitang is my sister-in-law, it's fine for her to eat a little."
Yang Ke really didn't care.
Yu Haitang only started living with Yu Li in the last two months. She had wanted to before, but Yu Li wouldn't agree, worried that Yang Ke wouldn't be happy.
Later, unable to resist Yu Haitang's persistent pestering, he asked Yang Ke and only after Yang Ke agreed did he allow Yu Haitang to stay there as well. However, she only stayed there occasionally and mostly ate there every day.
The Yu family was also eager for both daughters to eat at their "son-in-law's" house, so that their lives would be easier.
Yang Ke was certainly not trying to be a nice guy; he had already set his sights on Yu Haitang.
Worried that Yu Haitang might not get enough nutrition in the next two years and become flat-chested, he agreed to Yu Li's request.
Upon hearing Yang Ke's words, Yu Li immediately became enthusiastic again.
In the past year or so, she has come to understand what it means to make the most important choices. After all, life is tough these days, and some people will do anything for food, which she has heard about.
Thinking back to her choice back then, and looking at her current job and the food she eats, Yu Li's eyes were full of affection when she looked at Yang Ke.