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"I'm also happy to say a few good words for them." Xiao Dongqing retorted.

On the counter next to her, Zhou Lifen watched this scene in amazement.

"This really broadens my horizons. I've never seen someone take something back after giving it away. This person is so unreasonable!"

Xiao Dongqing turned around and gave Zhou Lifen a fake smile.

"Sister Zhou, do you want me to return the salted fish to you?"

Zhou Lifen immediately guarded the counter vigilantly.

"You're dreaming!"

After all, half a pound of salted fish can be made into a good dish, so she would not return it to the boy.

"If you don't return the salted fish, don't bother me. Don't you understand that you should be grateful for what you have eaten?" Xiao Dongqing said.

Zhou Lifen was speechless and could only respond with frustration.

After saying goodbye to Sister Wang, Accountant Ren and Xia Qingyao, whom I had just met.

Xiao Dongqing returned to the textile factory's tube building carrying packages of various sizes.

Those who heard the news were already waiting downstairs.

Uncle Sun looked solemn.

"Holly, we all know it!"

As soon as Xiao Dongqing went downstairs, he was surrounded by a group of people.

The ping-pong table at the bottom of the tube building was crowded with people.

They are all neighbors of the Xiao family's building, and more or less they have asked him for help in purchasing supplies.

Looking at everyone's expressions, Xiao Dongqing already had an idea in his mind.

He sighed.

"Since everyone knows it, I won't hide it."

"Indeed, from today on I am no longer a member of the South City Supply and Marketing Cooperative."

After hearing this, everyone looked embarrassed.

Some people felt sorry for Xiao Dongqing, while others worried about their future lives.

Without Xiao Dongqing, the free purchasing agent, it would be difficult for them to buy affordable and practical products.

However, what he felt more was reluctance and gratitude towards Xiao Dongqing.

"What a nice guy, he always helps us buy things."

"How can we feel comfortable knowing that they don't even want a penny of benefit?" an aunt sighed.

"It's a shame, but for Dongqing's future, we can only do more errands and eat less."

Xiao Dongqing's departure meant the loss of a convenient channel for these neighbors;

But for Xiao Dongqing, it meant losing a stable job.

However, in this small community, everyone felt the help from Xiao Dongqing.

Therefore, no one was willing to touch his pain, and everyone was trying their best to comfort him.

"Dongqing, what's the big deal? Our textile factory is also hiring."

"Your uncle will keep an eye out for you later. He knows a lot of people and will definitely be able to find a good opportunity for you."

"You went on a business trip with your boss a few days ago. If that company doesn't know how to value talent, you might as well not go."

"I heard the soda factory is also hiring, and there are quite a few vacancies. You can go and give it a try!"

Everyone offered suggestions and no one made any sarcastic remarks.

Xiao Dongqing felt a warm feeling, knowing that his efforts during this period were recognized.

He responded with a smile.

"Thank you everyone. Actually, you all know that I took the college entrance examination two days ago."

"I'm waiting for the results now. Once I get my high school diploma, I'll consider looking for a job."

Everyone did remember that Xiao Dongqing took the college entrance examination. At that time, some people in the family compound were talking about it behind his back.

However, they all knew very well how Xiao Dongqing's academic performance was.

At this moment, no one wanted to spoil his fun and just hoped that he could get through this difficult time smoothly.

Everyone looked at each other and started discussing heatedly again.

"Oh, that's a great job! Once you get your high school diploma, won't you have trouble finding a good job?"

"Since you have a plan in mind, we can rest assured."

"Finding a formal job then will be much better than filling in for the supply and marketing cooperative!"

Seeing Xiao Dongqing chatting and laughing, he seemed unaffected at all.

The neighbors in the tube-shaped building all breathed a sigh of relief.

Only then did everyone have the mind to check the various packages that Xiao Dongqing brought.

According to the needs of each household registered previously, each household received their own items.

He also signed his name on Xiao Dongqing's notebook, and the process was extremely skillful.

Xiao Dongqing also triggered the one-to-one rebate rule of the purchasing group, and a few more purchasing items were added to the small warehouse.

After everyone happily took their things and left, Xiao Dongqing returned home carrying two empty cloth bags.

In the evening, the family learned that Xiao Dongqing had resigned from the Nancheng Supply and Marketing Cooperative, but Su Zhilan didn't say much.

"Holly, you haven't even gotten your high school diploma yet, but you already have plans."

"During this time, study hard at home and prepare for the department store recruitment exam."

Xiao Dongqing nodded.

"That's exactly what I meant."

Not having to go to work every day is not an easy thing for Xiao Dongqing.

Because he still had to seriously review and prepare for the exam, that handwritten department store recruitment exam materials.

The content is extensive, ranging from multiple-choice questions to fill-in-the-blank questions, from true-or-false questions to short-answer questions.

It covers the internal regulations of the supply and marketing system and the merchandise categories of department stores.

Basic math problems and political knowledge quizzes, etc.

In addition to the pressure of preparing for the exam, another headache happened at home.

The seventh and eighth brothers were sent back by their uncle's family.

Xiao Dongqing and her sister Su Wenlan each held a child to comfort them.

The two little ones thought they were abandoned and their eyes were red from crying.

The reason given by my aunt was that grandma had been unwell recently.

Lower back pain requires rest, so children should be cared for by their own family.

Su Wenlan complained about this.

"My aunt is so heartless and ungrateful that she wouldn't even let the two children stay for another day."

"That little bit of food won't be much use. Why should a family be so fussy about it?"

"They actually kicked the child out of the house and didn't even care about the grandparents!"

Su Zhengan frowned.

"My aunt said that grandma is not feeling well and may really be bedridden."

"I'm afraid it's because he heard that Xiao Dongqing was fired from the supply and marketing cooperative that he immediately turned against him."

After hearing this, Su Zhengan's face turned pale and he felt very angry.

Seeing this, Xiao Dongqing took the initiative to propose.

"Let me take care of it. I have nothing to do at home anyway, so I can relax for a while."

"Don't worry about that. Just focus on reviewing your materials."

Su Zhilan said this seriously, and then the next day she took a bag of kelp and half a pound of dried shrimps and went to her uncle's house in person.

In the end, everyone agreed to give grandparents an extra five dollars each month as a subsidy for taking care of the twins.

Only then did the aunt agree to continue helping to take care of the child.

In fact, everyone knew that she was doing this just to get more money.

But considering the current situation at home, I had no choice but to give the money.

Xiao Dongqing looked down at the department store recruitment materials on the table.

This job is extremely important to him and he must get it at all costs.

He was preparing for the exam while waiting for the announcement of the college entrance examination results.