Reborn in 1965, I can obtain resources just by sweeping the floor.

“Xiao Chen, I know about this. Many people think that going to school is useless, and they are reluctant to spend that one yuan on books, thinking it's a waste of money. I can't force them to send their children to school, but your method is very good…”

After listening to Su Chen's story, Yang Dazhuang shook his head helplessly.

"Uncle Yang, the main reason I came here this time isn't to talk about this matter. I have some great news to tell you. A couple of days ago, I went to the township and met a comrade from the supply and marketing cooperative. He told me that there's a job opening at the supply and marketing cooperative that you can get for just 150 yuan. I wonder if you have any ideas, Uncle Yang?"

Su Chen heard this news from Li Xiaoqin. After that incident, Li Xiaoqin was always very hospitable when Su Chen went to the supply and marketing cooperative to buy things. Su Chen did not disappoint her and would bring some eggs or wild game with him every time he went.

A few days ago, Su Chen went to the township again and happened to meet a villager who had previously visited Su Chen for medical treatment in Kaoshantun. During their conversation, Li Xiaoqin learned that Su Chen's medical skills were exceptional and immediately invited him to her home to treat her ailing father-in-law.

Su Chen did not refuse. Once there, he cured her completely, which made Li Xiaoqin's family very grateful to him. During the meal, Li Xiaoqin told them about the supply and marketing cooperative's recruitment.

Su Chen hadn't taken this seriously at first. He didn't want to work at the township supply and marketing cooperative, where he could only earn ten or twenty yuan a month. It would be much better to see a few patients and trigger the reward. However, after hearing Li Delin's story today, he felt that he could take advantage of this opportunity.

However, whether things will work out or not depends on Yang Dazhuang's choice.

"Really? That's wonderful! I just don't know what the requirements are for hiring at the supply and marketing cooperative. My three boys..."

As expected, even Village Chief Yang couldn't resist the common practice; his first thought was of his three sons.

"Uncle Yang, don't even think about the three older brothers. They require that you have been to school. In our village, only Sister Cuifen is suitable. It just depends on whether you are willing to spend that 150 yuan. Actually, it's not a lot of money. My monthly salary is 18.5 yuan. I can earn the money back in a few months."

“Well… you’ve even schemed against your uncle. You’re right, you’ll earn the money back in a few months. But I need to discuss this with my family, especially your brothers.”

Yang Dazhuang quickly understood Su Chen's intention. He pointed at Su Chen and jokingly cursed him. Then he asked his wife to call his three sons and daughters-in-law to the old courtyard.

"Here's the thing: I called you here to discuss whether or not to use this money to get your sister a job at the supply and marketing cooperative."

After recounting what Su Chen had said, Yang Dazhuang silently watched everyone.

At first, the whole family was very happy to hear Yang Dazhuang say that there were jobs at the supply and marketing cooperative, but in the end only the younger sister was eligible, which filled Liang Anhang with disappointment.

“Dad told me this is a good thing. No matter who in our family gets this spot, they are still family. Our family has more than twenty yuan.”

"Yes, big brother is right. But little sister, this money is a loan to you. Don't forget to pay us back when you earn money in the future. Our family has about twenty yuan."

Seeing that his three sons weren't upset about work, Yang Dazhuang smiled.

“Yes! Cuifen, you saw it too. This money was put together by your third brother. Even if you get married, you still have to pay this money back to your brother. I have more than fifty yuan, so I'm still short more than thirty. Xiaochen, you…”

"Uncle Yang, don't worry. If you don't have enough money, I can cover it first. But I'll have to go to the township tomorrow to inquire about this matter again. If someone else buys the spot, don't blame me. If they don't, we'll finalize the matter tomorrow."

"Did you guys hear that? Don't tell anyone about this for now. It's not shameful if it doesn't work out. It would be so embarrassing if the whole village knew about it. Go back and get the money. Have Xiao Chen take it to the township tomorrow."

Yang Dazhuang nodded and gave some instructions to his sons and their wives.

Early the next morning, Su Chen rode his bicycle straight to Qinghe Township.

Just as I arrived at the entrance of the supply and marketing cooperative, a bald middle-aged man came out from inside.

"Comrade Xiao Su, come here for a moment. There are some things I'd like to discuss with you."

The middle-aged man walked up to Su Chen, grabbed his arm, and led him to a secluded spot.

"Manager Wei, what's wrong with you? Have you been targeted by the Revolutionary Committee?"

"Go to hell, how could those guys from the Revolutionary Committee possibly be targeting me? I just have a little something I'd like to ask you for help with, brother."

The bald man's name was Wei Changqing, the manager of the Qinghe Township Supply and Marketing Cooperative. Because he discovered the things Su Chen gave to Li Xiaoqin, he used Li Xiaoqin's connections to buy eggs, rice, pork and other items from Su Chen a few times. However, what happened today really baffled Su Chen.

"Manager Wei, what are you saying? I'm just a sent-down youth. How could a manager of a supply and marketing cooperative possibly ask me for something? Aren't you just slapping me in the face?"

"Comrade Xiao Su, this isn't the first time we've dealt with each other, so I'll skip the formalities. Here's the thing: a few days ago I got a piece of pork from you, thinking I'd take it home for my wife and kids to try, but the manager of the supply and marketing company saw it..."

After Wei Changqing finished speaking, Su Chen finally understood what was going on.

"Hey, I knew it was something important. Even if others didn't have it, I certainly couldn't refuse you, Manager Wei. Thirty catties of pork, fifty catties of rice, and fifty catties of flour will be delivered the day after tomorrow. By the way, Manager Wei, I heard..."

I was originally planning to go find Li Xiaoqin, but now that I've run into Manager Wei, I can finally get things done.

When Wei Changqing heard Su Chen inquiring about work, his eyes lit up. If Su Chen could work at the supply and marketing cooperative, he could buy as much stuff as he wanted.

"That's right, there's one spot available now. If Xiao Su wants to come to the supply and marketing cooperative, we'll go and process the formalities now. In three to five days, you'll be able to get your commodity grain household registration and grain ration book."

With that in mind, Wei Changqing immediately said that the formalities could be processed right away.

"Manager Wei, you've misunderstood. I was just asking for someone else. Here's the thing: a primary school was built in our Kaoshantun village this year..."

Su Chen didn't hide anything and briefly explained the current situation in Kaoshantun before revealing his purpose.

"Yes! Comrade Xiao Su, we've dealt with each other so many times, so I'll be frank with you. Your idea is indeed good, and it's for the sake of a better future for the children."

“You know how precious job opportunities are these days. Countless eyes are eyeing this one position at the supply and marketing cooperative. But don’t worry, Xiao Su, since you’ve asked, your older brother can’t refuse you. So, have her bring the village’s letter of introduction to the supply and marketing cooperative the day after tomorrow.”

Seeing that Wei Changqing agreed to let Yang Cuifen work at the supply and marketing cooperative, the anxiety that had been hanging over them finally subsided. A thousand words could not express their gratitude more than a piece of pork and twenty eggs.

Sure enough, Wei Changqing's face lit up with joy when he saw the net bag Su Chen handed him. After looking around to make sure no one was watching, he hurriedly took the items to the warehouse behind the supply and marketing cooperative.

……

Within a few days, the people of Kaoshantun learned that Yang Cuifen, the village chief's youngest daughter, had secured a quota for commercial grain and was going to work at the township supply and marketing cooperative.

This was the first girl in Kaoshantun to receive a government-subsidized grain ration. For a time, the villagers were abuzz with discussion, wondering why Yang Dazhuang didn't give such a good opportunity to his son, but instead gave it to a daughter who was about to get married.

Later, people learned that Yang Dazhuang originally wanted to give the spot to his eldest son, but since his eldest son had never been to school, he could only give the opportunity to his younger daughter, who had been to school.

The three Yang brothers even had a fight with Yang Dazhuang over this, complaining that he hadn't let them go to school back then.

Especially when they saw Yang Cuifen carrying a large piece of pork and several feet of floral cloth back from the countryside at the village entrance after work that day, many people were green with envy.