Chapter 2 Working ()

"Mom, I decided to leave tomorrow and go to Xilin City. I just need to take my own tuition with me. Now there is more than a month left before the start of school. I will find some things to do and earn my own living expenses. Mom, from now on, I will earn the tuition for college in the future."

Han Qing'e looked at Xu Shaojie and tears came out.

"Shaojie, you don't need to do this. Now your family still has some money to support you in college. It's enough. Your father just left. I feel bad. If you do this, I feel sad."

"Mom, you must take care of yourself. The family's money is not abundant. I know that my sister needs money to go to school. You can prepare more for my sister. I have grown up and I have to support myself."

Han Qing'e didn't say much and prepared luggage for Xu Shaojie all day long. Xu Shaojie took the admission letter and went to the police station to apply for the transfer certificate of household registration and grain and oil relations. The county town is not big, and many people know that what happened at Xu Shaojie's home is that Xu Shaojie's father is a college student from another place. He has worked in the county town all his life and has gone there like this. Many people think it is unpaid. Therefore, the police station readily handled the certificate for Xu Shaojie. On the validity period of the signature, it was specially stated that it was valid for one and a half months. In this way, Xu Shaojie would go through the procedures when school started.

Han Qing'e's educational level is not high. At night, she kept reminding Xu Shaojie to be careful of her health and not to be too hard and tired. If she is short of money, she must remember to write to her family. Xu Shaojie nodded and agreed, saving the ticket tightly in her hand. At this moment, her father's words were particularly clear in his mind.

When Xu Shaojie got off the bus, he suddenly felt a little timid when he looked at the dense crowds of people in the long-distance passenger station, but he quickly overcame such cowardice. Xu Shaojie is 178 cm tall and tall in a small county town. He looks like his mother and looks handsome and quiet. Xu Shaojie remembers that when he was a child, adults often said that his son looks biased against his mother and his life in the future must be very good, but he doesn't know whether it is good or bad for his destiny. If his father is healthy, Xu Shaojie would rather not get into college.

Xu Shaojie carried the cotton cover and luggage on his shoulders and followed the people dressed by migrant workers. Now, many farmers have entered big cities to work, and the most are in the south, and there are also Xilin City. Xu Shaojie heard the teacher talk about these things. He knew that as long as he followed these people, he could find a place to do things. Xu Shaojie's idea was a bit simple, and he didn't think about finding a place to stay. If there was no place to live, he could find a place to deal with it overnight. It is mid-September, and there is still time.

Xu Shaojie slowly walked out of the passenger station. He thought silently that according to his current living standards, he needed at least 30 yuan a month. He knew that his father and mother's salary was less than 100 yuan per month, which was less than 200 yuan in total. Eating, drinking, defecation and urination depended on this salary. When his father passed away, the family lost half of his economic income, which would be much more difficult. His registration fee would cost more than 200 yuan. Han Qing'e prepared this money for him, but Xu Shaojie did not take it with him, for fear of losing it. Xu Shaojie only had 30 yuan on him. He had been in Xilin City for more than a month and didn't know what would happen. Xu Shaojie planned to rely on himself and earn more than 100 yuan, at least part of his living expenses could be solved. The rest would be found.

There were two farmers carrying large pockets in front of them. They seemed to be familiar with Xilin City. Xu Shaojie followed them and walked slowly. The two obviously found Xu Shaojie following behind them and slowed down.

"Little brother, what are you doing with us?"

"Two brothers, I'm not familiar with anything when I come to Xilin City for the first time. I want to find a place to do things. I think the two brothers must be familiar with them, so follow you."

The two looked at Xu Shaojie who was a little immature, and one of them showed a look of pity on his face.

"Little brother, you don't think you are old, so you'd better go back. It's not easy to make money. If you don't have money, your body will be damaged."

"I'm in good health and no problem. As long as I can find things to do, I can endure hardships."

The two stopped talking and continued to walk forward. Xu Shaojie followed them. It was already noon. The scorching sun shone, and Xu Shaojie was hot and hungry, but he gritted his teeth and insisted. The two entered a small noodle restaurant, and Xu Shaojie followed them in. The boss was probably familiar with these people who came to work and spoke directly.

"See three bowls of noodles, you need a big bowl."

Xu Shaojie finished eating the noodles with voracious food. His speed was faster than both of them. Xu Shaojie had finished drinking the noodles soup. Xu Shaojie never felt so comfortable. He took out 10 yuan from his body, stood up, and handed it to the boss. The boss asked Xu Shaojie 7 yuan and a bowl of noodles for 1 yuan. Although Xu Shaojie felt a little distressed, he had to do this. Only by doing his best can he gain something. This was what his father told him.

When they left the small restaurant, their attitudes had changed, and most of the country people were very real.

"Little brother, I think you are not an ordinary person. At a young age, you know so much, and you will definitely not suffer any losses in the future. We do things at a construction site. If you don't dislike it, just follow us and let us tell the contractor. There should be no problem, but it's very hard and tiring. I don't know if you can handle it."

Xu Shaojie nodded desperately. It was much better to find something to do than to wander around the streets.

Along the way, the two of them said a little more, saying that life is not easy. Nowadays, the cost of studying for children is too expensive, and it is not easy to study. After passing the exam, I can't afford it. I don't let the school go to the child and I'm sorry for the child. Xu Shaojie listened silently and didn't speak. Xu Shaojie has never really entered society. This is his first time to come into contact with strangers alone. In Xu Shaojie's heart, he still has a sense of arrogance, but on the surface, he equates himself with a migrant worker.

Finally arrived at the destination. It was a large construction site. It seemed that it was building a house. I don’t know which unit it was. It had such a great spirit. Xu Shaojie remembered that when the county built the building where he lived, it started construction of two buildings at once, which attracted many people to watch it. It was said that it was a big deal, but compared with this place, it was nothing at all.

"Little brother, it's here. Follow us and go to the contractor. Let's tell him that we and the contractor are both from the same place, so there should be no problem."

A man in his 30s sat in a temporary house with an office desk in the room. There was a mess of materials on the table, and there were several wooden chairs around him. Near the corner of the wall, there were a row of sofas with pillows on it. The electric fan on the desk was working hard. The man was dark in skin and confident on his face.

"Old Liu, Lao Song, you are back, are you okay at home? Hey, who is this little brother?"

"Brother Zhang, everything is fine at home. Please worry. We met this little brother at the station and wanted to find something to do. We saw that he was not bad, so we brought him. Brother Zhang was in need of someone."

"Oh, I get it, I just look younger and pretty."

The contractor reached out and held Xu Shaojie's hand. Xu Shaojie immediately felt the rough skin grinding the palm of his hand.

"I just graduated from school, with a tender skin. This is not home. If you can't stand it, forget it. It's not easy to make a living here."

“I have no problem.”

Xu Shaojie's calmness and calmness surprised the contractor a little.

"Okay, then stay here. My name is Zhang Shaocai. I will call me Brother Zhang from now on. Everyone calls me that. You take him to the side to register. Needless to say, you are also a laborer. Okay, Lao Liu, Lao Song, the little brothers are following you, so let's be with you. Let's talk to him about what you should do."

"Brother Zhang, there is one thing I want to explain in advance that I will do it until September 10th on the construction site."

Zhang Shaocai was stunned and then laughed.

"Little brother, it's real. I don't care how long you take it, your salary is calculated based on the number of days."

Old Liu's name is Liu Fugui, Old Song's name is Song Guangming. They are both technicians on the construction site. Xu Shaojie remembers their names firmly. When he arrived at the room next to him, a woman wearing glasses was looking at the materials. Liu Fugui and Song Guangming were both careful.

"Sister Yan, there are new people coming in to work."

The woman looked up slightly and looked at Xu Shaojie, nodding to show that she knew. Then, the woman began to ask about Xu Shaojie's basic situation, and registered while asking. Xu Shaojie found that this woman looked pretty good, but she had a little arrogant attitude.

"Sister Yan, Brother Zhang said that the new little brother will follow us."

"Oh, I understand, what to do, what to do, tell him that the salary will start tomorrow. Since it is your introduction, it will be 5 yuan a day, and it will be calculated every day, including food and accommodation, and the salary will be paid every month."

When Xu Shaojie left with Liu Fugui and Song Guangming, he found that both of them had strange expressions on their faces. He didn't talk much. There must be secrets on Sister Yan, and Xu Shaojie didn't understand these things.

"Brother, you are a newcomer and you are 5 yuan a day. It's very good. After a month, you're much better than those who get a salary. Do your best. I hope you have good luck. If it rains more, you won't make much money."

"Thank you, Brother Liu, Brother Song, I will do it well."

Xu Shaojie was immersed in excitement. If he could get 150 yuan for a month, then the living expenses for one semester would be basically guaranteed. In this way, the burden on the family can be reduced. What is the point of suffering? If the effort is gone, there will be some people.

The accommodation was a little surprised by Xu Shaojie. In the simple shed, there were a long list of temporary beds and thin quilts on the beds emitting a smell of sweat. Xu Shaojie had never lived in such an environment. However, since he came, he had to endure everything. In order to make money, what was this hardship? Xu Shaojie silently put down the cotton cover. These cotton covers were wrapped in film and were used in school. They could not be used here. In summer, there was no need to use cotton covers.

"Little brother, the conditions are not good. I will overcome them and come out to do things. There are not so many things to pay attention to. There is still a free place next to it, so find a place to settle it."

Xu Shaojie took out the sheets and spread them on the edge. The closer they get inside, the hotter it gets. So it's good to lean on the outside. Xu Shaojie just came here and wouldn't compete for these things. Liu Fugui and Song Guangming looked at Xu Shaojie and didn't say anything.

"Put things on the bed and go to the construction site with us."

At construction sites, the difference between force workers and technicians is very obvious, and their status is completely different. Generally, there are several force workers under the technicians. Force workers work very hard. If they are not careful, they will be scolded and dare not retaliate. Other technicians are eating technical meals. Some force workers think about learning technology and try to please technicians, but they may not be able to do it. Xu Shaojie's job is very simple, just moving bricks. He followed Liu Fugui and Song Guangming, watching the hollow bricks transported from below through the lift, and immediately pulled the hollow bricks over, and then handed the hollow bricks to Liu Fugui and Song Guangming. Of course, this matter is not only done by Xu Shaojie, but also by three force workers.

Moving bricks requires strength and is a typical physical job. You don’t need to use your brain or take advantage of it. The floor has been built to the sixth floor. This 8-storey accommodation building will not take long, and the main project will be over. Xu Shaojie’s arrival is inappropriate. If it weren’t for the introduction of Liu Fugui and Song Guangming, Xu Shaojie would not have been able to go in to work.

During the meal, the workers in the shed gathered together, each carrying a large bowl full of rice, two washbasins in the middle, filled with fried potatoes and cabbage and tofu soup. There was enough rice, and the dishes were not added, and there was no place to sit. After everyone picked up some dishes, they found a place to squat or sit, standing. The first time Xu Shaojie had eaten like this, he was a little curious. Many people who were working saw Xu Shaojie and learned that Xu Shaojie was introduced by Liu Fugui and Song Guangming, so everyone was much more polite.

"Young man, you need to adapt quickly when doing things here. I see that you are a scholar. Scholars have airs, but there is no need for scholars here. What you need is strength. We are very close to each other. So, I tell you this. Who on the construction site wants to bully you? Just tell me, I will help you stand up."
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