Rebirth in 1986: Unforgettable Regrets novel Chapter 188

Chapter 188: Chapter 188: Without Face (Second Update)

In the garment factory, Wang Aihua approached a familiar acquaintance to inquire how things were going for them working there.

The woman replied, "It’s much easier than farming, gardening, and gathering firewood at home."

With a broad smile on her face, the woman mentioned she earned fifty yuan last month.

When she went back home, her husband was pleased, and even her mother-in-law started treating her differently because she had money to buy snacks for the children, making the kids grow even closer to her.

"I see you all working non-stop."

"Is this job easy to handle?"

Wang Aihua asked various questions. As the woman got busier, she had no time to entertain Wang Aihua any longer.

If her hands slowed even a little, she wouldn’t finish her tasks. She couldn’t afford to lose such a good job.

Wang Aihua began to wander around the workshop. After her stroll, she realized both Tang Mingli and Tang Zhengyuan had disappeared. At the entrance, Uncle Gen was sweeping the floor with a broom. Ever since he started working at the factory, he stopped wearing his patched clothes, fearing it might tarnish the factory’s reputation.

After receiving his salary, Uncle Gen bought two sets of clothes. Though they were cheap, they at least had no patches. His hair was cut short, and his face bore a satisfied smile. Compared to living in Qianjin Village, his life had taken a drastic turn for the better.

Wang Aihua’s eyes darted around, thinking she had been too embarrassed to ask before. But now, with them gone, she considered finding Uncle Gen for a chat.

"Uncle Gen," Wang Aihua approached and scrutinized him from head to toe. She previously scorned the job as suited only for a watchdog, but now, she thought it was a great position.

Without much to do other than opening and closing gates, the job paid dozens of yuan each month!

Ever since Tang Zhengyuan’s leg injury, their family had no source of income. They had some savings, but the reserves were dwindling, which deeply worried Wang Aihua.

His leg meant he couldn’t do demanding work, implying he couldn’t do anything in the village, hence he couldn’t earn a penny.

Now that their child was starting school and everyone else was buying houses, Wang Aihua regretted more than ever.

"Zheng Yuan’s wife," Uncle Gen smiled at Wang Aihua and asked, "Are you also considering working here?"

"I’m not, but my family’s Zheng Yuan is the one looking to work." Wang Aihua glanced at Uncle Gen and questioned, "Uncle Gen, is it easy to do your job here as a gatekeeper?"

"Easy to do," responded Uncle Gen. He continuously expressed his gratitude. If not for the opportunity given by Tang Mingli, he would still be alone in the village, devoid of the comfortable life he now had.

All he needed to do was to look after the gate, open and close it, and clean the courtyard. Most of the time, he just wandered around the factory. It was different now from eating and sleeping alone; he had company in the factory, someone to talk to, and they often ate together, making it lively.

He had no children. For him, this life was immensely blissful and joyful.

"Mingli initially asked for my family’s Zheng Yuan to do this," Wang Aihua suddenly spoke up.

Uncle Gen’s smile froze, and he awkwardly looked at Wang Aihua, not knowing that this job was initially meant for Tang Zhengyuan.

Wang Aihua, seemingly oblivious to Uncle Gen’s embarrassment, continued, "Thing is, Zheng Yuan’s leg was injured then and couldn’t work, but now his leg has healed. Mingli insists on my family’s Zheng Yuan coming here to work."

Uncle Gen’s smile gradually disappeared. Come here to do his job?

Isn’t this a one-man job?

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