Li Baoying had been expecting Zhang Yong's wife to come over and talk to her about Liu Xiaoni, but why was there still no word? She felt a bit anxious.
Since graduating, Zhang Jinlin had been assigned to the brigade as a scorekeeper. Aside from recording work points, his regular labor duties were quite light. He bore a five-point resemblance to Zhang Jintian, with a fair complexion, a tall frame, and the air of a scholar. Most importantly, he knew how to speak well and handle affairs, and he had quickly charmed the brigade leader. As it happened, the brigade leader was acquainted with people at the commune; according to what had happened in her previous life, in three years, he would pull strings to recommend Zhang Jinlin for a position at the supply and marketing cooperative.
Watching her youngest son, who was as happy as a simpleton every day, Li Baoying deeply understood the significance of his having threatened to die if he weren't allowed to go to school. He didn't do much heavy labor, yet he earned plenty of work points. However, no matter how many points he earned now, they all belonged to the household; when the year ended and they traded them for grain or money, it wouldn't all go into his pocket alone. She didn't know if it was because of her harsh treatment of him in this life, but he seemed more sensible and less prone to the slick, petty opportunism he had displayed in her previous life. Occasionally, he would even share study tips for his high school courses w…
Chapter 59