Rebooting 60, let's go on a rampage with the orange cat!

Upon arriving, Shi Renli immediately claimed that his health had become increasingly weak and his longing for his elder brother and sister-in-law had grown stronger and stronger.

I never expected that my elder brother and sister-in-law would leave without telling me. Thinking of how my brother had taken care of me in the past, I quickly came to visit them and brought some local specialties such as mushrooms and wood ear fungus to express my gratitude.

However, it's clear to anyone with eyes that this visit is not just a simple one.

As expected, after a few pleasantries, the topic turned to Shi Yaozu and Huai'an's marriage.

Shi Renli and the others anxiously inquired whether there was still a glimmer of hope for the marriage.

If all hope is lost, then could we ask my elder brother and sister-in-law to help find Shi Yaozu a job in the city?

As Wu Yue'e recounted the hardships her family had endured, she wept bitterly, her tears streaming down her face, a truly pitiful sight!

She tearfully complained: "Renli has always had difficulty walking, and he simply can't handle any heavy physical labor. Besides, if Yaozu were to marry and start a family in the countryside, it would cost a huge sum of money for the bride price!"

He then mentioned his daughter, Xiaoyan, saying that the girl was in a free-love relationship and completely disregarded the advice of her parents and elders, which made the marriage negotiations very difficult.

Now, Wu Yue'e's only thought is to save the bride price for her son's wedding, but who would have thought that Xiao Yan would insist on getting that generous dowry.

As a result, they argued incessantly at home all day long, turning the whole house upside down and making it impossible to have any peace.

Wu Yue'e can be described as a typical example of extreme selfishness.

Normally, she is not only extremely shrewish, but also unreasonable, often making people feel overwhelmed.

However, she devoted herself wholeheartedly to her children.

Despite her deep-seated preference for sons over daughters, believing that in rural areas sons are for old-age support and daughters are no longer important once married, she ultimately softened when faced with Xiaoyan's suicidal tendencies and couldn't bring herself to be cruel.

Just then, Wu Yue'e overheard that Shi Renmei was planning to go to the capital to sell her job.

This news instantly ignited the fire of desire in her heart, so she didn't hesitate to pester her older brother and sister-in-law, begging them to give up the job.

In her view, Shi Yaozu, as the only boy in the Shi family, should naturally come to the city to take over the position and settle down here.

After all, how could it be justified for my uncle not to lend a hand at such a crucial moment?

Moreover, Renli's health is deteriorating day by day, and he will have to rely on Yaozu for his old age and funeral arrangements! Thinking of this, Wu Yue'e couldn't help but feel grief and cried uncontrollably.

She cried and pleaded, "If Renmei really goes to the capital with Huai'an, not to mention whether Huai'an will have a bright future, she definitely won't come back to work in our J City! In that case, we might as well just give this job to our Yaozu!"

Let's give Xiuzhi's job to Xiaoyan. We're all family, so this arrangement is reasonable.

As for the house in J City, it should naturally be left for Yaozu to live in; it's good to keep the wealth within the family! By doing this, we're both benefiting our own child and not letting outsiders profit—why not?"

At this moment, Shi Renmei's mind was in turmoil, filled with conflicting emotions and unable to make a decision. He picked up his pen and, tracing the words on the letter paper, carefully wrote down his true thoughts:

Now that my own circumstances have improved, I should logically help my brother's family.

After all, it's not truly good if only one family prospers. Only when everyone lives a good life will they not be looked down upon when they return to their hometown, and they won't be pointed at and gossiped about behind their backs by their fellow villagers!

Back then, my whole family worked together to support me in venturing out into the city, hoping that my brothers and I could help each other and work together to make the family bigger.

Giving this job to Yaozu and Shi Xiaoyan would not be entirely without benefit.

Although this means losing the huge sum of money they could have obtained by selling their jobs, they will be able to retire smoothly and start receiving their pensions in just four years.

I once envisioned that when Huai'an grew up, I would have him take over my job, and then I could retire in peace.

But who could have predicted that Huai'an would be so promising, actually getting into university and destined to become a doctor who saves lives!

In this way, wouldn't the work quota originally allocated to Huai'an be wasted for nothing...?

It would be better to give this job to Yaozu and Xiaoyan. That way, the brothers will get along better when they meet in the future, and the younger brother will naturally not complain about me as the older brother.

Moreover, when visiting the countryside to sweep tombs during festivals, at least you can visit your brothers' families.

After all, I will be buried in the ancestral grave after I die. If I really have a falling out with my brother's family, then the kinship will probably be severed. After I pass away, I don't know how I will face my parents in the afterlife!

If someone is fortunate enough to achieve great success but doesn't help or support their own siblings, they will inevitably be subject to gossip and criticism.

In dealing with others, one must never forget one's ancestors or one's roots!

What's the point of having a lot of money if you don't receive the respect you deserve within your family?

However, he had some doubts about the arrangements for this house.

If Yaozu were to join, it would probably be difficult to take him back later, making it even harder for him to find a place to settle down in J City.

For this reason, he has not yet given a clear answer, only saying that the house was a government-subsidized public rental housing that Huai'an had obtained and was registered in Huai'an's name, so he would wait until Huai'an returned to discuss the matter together.

Shi Huai'an read the letter carefully and understood his parents' thoughts. Based on his opinion of his uncle's family and the attitude of his aunt towards him and his adoptive mother in his previous life, Huai'an was unwilling to help them.

But then I thought about how my cousin Shi Yaozu had been kind and loyal to me, and I also had to consider my parents' attitude and ease their worries. Besides, the job was originally my parents' responsibility, and they had the right and freedom to do what they wanted.

So she thought about it and wrote back to her parents, saying that the family was indeed not short of money now, but they must not make a fuss about it to others, so as not to arouse jealousy.

As for my job, that's my parents' decision. I definitely won't be taking over their job in the future, so they don't need to worry.

However, since the public rental housing is under my name, I plan to have my fifth brother, Li Huaiyuan, manage it after my family moves to Beijing. This way, when my family returns to J City, we'll have a place to live, whether it's for a long or short stay. Moreover, as more and more people from the countryside will return to the city, housing in the city will become increasingly scarce. So, I absolutely cannot give up on the housing. This is also to leave my family a way out.

As for how they could shift all the blame onto Huai'an in front of their uncle and aunt, Shi Yaozu only allowed them to choose between a job and a house; otherwise, he would give neither of them.

As for how they can get registered and thus secure employment, that's their problem to solve; we've done all we can. Let them make a decision before winter break; if we drag it out, Huai'an might change his mind.

After writing a reply to her parents, Shi Huai'an opened a letter from her second brother, Li Huaiyu. She gently unfolded the letter, and her brother's elegant handwriting came to life on the page.

In the letter, the second brother wrote with deep gratitude:

Sixth Sister, I heard from your letter that I'm doing well! Thank you for your previous reminder, which allowed me to identify and correct those potential problems in time. I've received everything you sent; it's really useful!

Upon reading this, Shi Huai'an felt a warmth in his heart, and the corners of his mouth unconsciously turned up.

Then, the second brother shared his recent situation. It turned out that he had been sent down to a small village deep in the mountains.

This village is located in a relatively remote area, and living conditions are relatively harsh.

However, the second brother described it optimistically:

Although this place is remote and life is hard, the villagers are all very simple and kind. Most of them haven't received much education and have limited literacy. Fortunately, the village secretary saw that I could read and write, so he arranged for me to be in charge of the village's statistics and accounting work, and also to serve as the propaganda officer!

At this point, the second brother seemed to become interested and continued writing:

On weekdays, I just paint slogans and murals in the village. These things are a piece of cake for me, and they're just things I enjoy, so I don't find them hard work at all.

Moreover, seeing my talent in fine arts and calligraphy, the township officials often transferred me to the town to help with publicity work.

After each completed task, they give me an extra allowance as a reward. So, you don't need to worry about me anymore, and you don't need to send me money, food, or supplies!

Hearing that you've been accepted into Beijing Medical University is truly a joyous occasion, filling me with countless emotions. They say knowledge changes destiny, so you must cherish your learning opportunity at Beijing Medical University and strive to become a useful person to your parents, society, and the country in the future…

Shi Huai'an knew that his second brother was a romantic and idealistic young man with artistic aspirations. Although he was born at the wrong time and could not realize his ambitions, the mountains and the poetry and distant places gave him spiritual comfort.

In her reply to her second brother, she advised him to be careful with his words and actions in this special era, not to complain because of temporary setbacks, nor to be arrogant because of temporary successes. She warned him not to let those with ulterior motives take advantage of his words and make a big deal out of him.

And he was subtly reminded that at this prime of his life, he should be especially careful about his relationships with women, and unless he meets someone he likes and who is suitable, he should be careful to keep his distance and not make any mistakes in his conduct.

Although the villagers are simple and honest, there are some fierce ones among them. Besides, my second brother is at the age where he is handsome and charming, and his looks and talent are likely to attract the attention of girls. You must stay calm, remember that...

If you find the nights in the countryside unbearable, you can read, study, or write in your diary to record the little things in life. This might provide material for your writing in the future. However, you must encrypt and replace keywords and sensitive words to prevent malicious people from exploiting them for their own purposes.

At this moment, Shi Huai'an was not like a fifteen-year-old sixth sister, but rather like an elderly aunt who was worried sick. She gave repeated instructions and prepared to wire 100 yuan, food coupons, various commonly used medicines, and supplies that were hard to buy in the countryside.

In her letter, she also specifically reminded him that the current situation was volatile, and that he should not forget to study while in the countryside. She said she would send him some books, magazines and newspapers, but he should be careful because some bigwigs from the provinces or cities might be sent to the countryside or even imprisoned in cowsheds due to temporary setbacks. She told him not to be afraid or have any mental resistance, and to do his best to help others overcome their difficulties.

Sometimes helping others is helping yourself, paving the way for your future, especially in these extraordinary times, as the saying goes, fortune favors the bold. If you encounter difficulties, you can write to let me know. Believe that you won't be buried there forever; one day, you will surely return to the city and realize your ambitions.

She didn't want to write too much about the future or how many years into the future, but she hoped that he would encounter some important people who would lend a helping hand when he was in trouble, which might change his life.

Shi Huai'an clearly remembers everything that happened in his previous life.

At that time, there was a powerful and respected industry leader who was sent down to a remote rural area to be locked up in a cowshed for various reasons.

Fortunately, the kind and upright village secretary secretly took great care of him.

This village party secretary not only provided the elder with a lot of help and care in his daily life, but also constantly encouraged him spiritually, enabling him to get through that difficult period.

Finally, perseverance paid off, and the bigwig was exonerated.

When he returned to the place where he had been sent down to the countryside with gratitude, wanting to thank the old Party Secretary who had silently supported him in person, he found that the old Party Secretary was already seriously ill and lying in bed on his deathbed.

Looking at the emaciated and barely breathing old Party Secretary, the big boss couldn't help but shed tears.

Just then, the old Party Secretary used his last bit of strength to express his final wish in this life: It turned out that the old Party Secretary only had one granddaughter. The child had some education, but her family was poor and had no background or connections.

Therefore, he earnestly requested that the powerful figure, out of consideration for their past relationship, take good care of his granddaughter.

After saying these words, the old Party Secretary seemed to have completed the last mission of his life. He slowly closed his eyes and peacefully passed away.

Time flies, and decades have passed in the blink of an eye.

No one expected that the ordinary little girl would rise from a lowly clerk to the position of mayor through her own hard work and the help of a powerful figure!

Shortly thereafter, she was transferred to an important position in the province due to her outstanding work ability and exceptional leadership skills.

As the saying goes, troubled times produce heroes. The more turbulent and unstable the situation, the more likely those who create miracles will emerge.

Shi Huai'an thought to himself, "Li Huaiyu is so intelligent and quick-witted, she must understand the reasoning behind this, and she will definitely know how to make the next choice..."

Shi Huai'an finally opened the family letters from his fifth brother, Li Huaiyuan, and his biological parents.

The moment the letter was unfolded, a warm feeling seemed to wash over me.

It turned out that his biological parents had learned through his second brother's letter that Huai'an had sent him money and supplies.

The gratitude expressed between the lines was palpable, but it was also mixed with a deep sense of guilt.

They repeatedly told Huai'an to take good care of his health and not to stay up late, as it would harm his body.

Those caring words were like the warm sun in winter, making people feel incredibly warm.

Regarding the eldest sister's situation, the letter mentioned that she would probably give birth when Huai'an goes on winter vacation.

However, your eldest sister is currently in very good health, so please don't worry about her too much.

Seeing this, Huai'an's heart, which had been hanging in suspense, finally settled down a little.

After reading the letter, Huai'an was filled with emotion and many thoughts. She quickly picked up a pen and carefully wrote a reply. In the letter, she told them that she was doing well and that they shouldn't worry. At the same time, Huai'an urged them to take good care of themselves.