The Sweetness of the Seventies
Chapter 810 - 779: Resignation, Going into Business

Chapter 810: Chapter 779: Resignation, Going into Business

The couple discussed and came up with a method that was very effective, and they were finally able to sleep.

When Cui Ying told Huang Jingli about the method, Huang Jingli smiled and said, "Thank you, Cui Ying, I had thought of the same thing and had already started doing it. To deal with despicable people, one cannot use normal methods. One has to be even more despicable than them."

"Hehe, you should have done this earlier," chuckled Cui Ying. "Stay away from Lin Xiaoru in the future, that woman is nothing but a scoundrel and trouble."

"I will," replied Huang Jingli. "Thank you for taking care of our home while I was away."

"No need to thank me, we are all friends," Cui Ying smiled. "Alright, I won’t keep you from going to work. I have to head to the shop too."

"Oh my, you actually resigned?" Huang Jingli couldn’t believe it. "I thought you were just saying it!"

"Yes, I didn’t like working there anyway, it was so dull. I prefer running a shop," said Cui Ying. "Don’t worry, I’ll make sure you make money, not lose it."

"Don’t stress too much," consoled Huang Jingli. "Business is not that easy."

"Hmm, I’ll be going then." Cui Ying left as there was still a lot to do in the shop.

Huashan had gone down to collect some items for the past few days, truly collecting genuine items in preparation for opening the shop.

Cui Ying was in charge of monitoring the shop’s renovation, which would be completed in another two or three days, and they could open the shop by the weekend.

Huang Jingli went to her office, receiving odd looks from everyone. Those who usually had good relations with her now distanced themselves, and the leaders who previously admired her now ignored her completely.

For half a month, Huang Jingli finally learned that her newspaper had received a complaint letter accusing her of causing someone to have a miscarriage.

The person sent one letter a day, not seeming to tire of it.

Hehe, Lin Xiaoru.

Huang Jingli didn’t bother too much either and also sent a complaint letter to Lin Xiaoru’s school every day.

Previously, Huang Jingli had lots of work to do, but now everyone unconsciously isolated her.

Huang Jingli wanted to explain, but it wasn’t very effective.

She was unhappy working there.

Thinking about this, Huang Jingli also started to contemplate resigning.

In the newspaper office, although it was a secure job, the salary was only a hundred dollars a month, which wasn’t even as much as her father-in-law made in a day!

Moreover, if she was unhappy with the job, then she wouldn’t do it.

Even if she changed departments, Lin Xiaoru would continue to be a thorn by her side, still sending complaint letters.

Because it cost very little, but required a great deal of Huang Jingli’s energy to calm the situation.

At the same time, she also envied Cui Ying and He Tiantian for being able to do what they wanted.

After having it all thought out, Huang Jingli went home to discuss with Wu Youliang.

Although Wu Youliang felt it was a pity, under such circumstances, it indeed was not easy to handle. Moreover, seeing his wife unhappy, he nodded and said, "If you’re not happy, then don’t do it. We don’t lack money at home, you and my mom can take care of the children together."

"At home, Grandma takes care of the children, and we help Grandpa with the business. In our family, it’s just Grandpa alone. He’s getting old, and it’s too hard for him. I want to help him."

Wu Youliang nodded and said, "That works too!"

"Thank you, Youliang," Huang Jingli said.

"You are my wife, no need to thank me. As long as you are happy, that’s all that matters," Wu Youliang hugged his wife, offering her comfort.

When Father Wu returned from the countryside, the family had a meal together, and Wu Youliang took the opportunity to talk about this matter.

"So weren’t the last few years at university a waste?" Father Wu felt it was a pity since only outstanding people could get into college.

Huang Jingli smiled and said, "Actually, it wasn’t a waste. Didn’t I meet Youliang in university, and didn’t I gain such a wonderful family? And a few good friends as well."

"Haha!" Mother Wu, feeling happy after hearing this, said, "That’s true. Without university, my son wouldn’t have found such a good wife. Old man, those crappy jobs, since it makes you unhappy, just quit. There’s no need to let our good daughter-in-law be bullied there. It’s perfect; Jingli can stay in the city to take care of the children and help you manage the business here. I’ll go back to the countryside and continue raising ducks, chickens, and pigs. I make more money a year than the two of them combined."

Although what Mother Wu said was true, it still left Wu Youliang and Huang Jingli with mixed feelings.

Father Wu thought about how the past one or two years at home, the food, drink, and clothes they had were indeed not as good as before, and so it might be good for his old wife to go back with him.

"Alright, if you don’t want to do it, then don’t do it. We don’t need that little bit of money. It’s only important that our family is safe and sound," Father Wu said and didn’t elaborate further. He, too, had worked in governmental institutions and knew the ins and outs.

Seeing that both Grandpa and Grandma agreed, Huang Jingli was very pleased.

That night, the couple discussed privately.

"Jingli, actually, I want to resign too," Wu Youliang said. "I want you and my parents to lead a good life, but if I keep staying in the institute, even if I try to climb up the ladder, it would take twenty years. You and the child might enjoy the fruits of my labor, but my parents might not, so I’m thinking about business as well."

Huang Jingli was momentarily stunned, then said, "Actually, going into business isn’t that easy either. If there’s a good project, we can pursue it. Look at Tiantian, she has the secret recipe for braised meat, and her business is booming; Huashan can identify jewelry and could open an antique shop. One of us is a writer, and the other a chemist. We don’t have any unique skills, do we?"

Wu Youliang said, "I have a unique skill. The last time I saw what Huo Yingjie had made, that solar water heater, it could be used in all seasons except winter."

"Do you know how much Huo Yingjie spent on those two solar units?" Huang Jingli asked, "A full ten thousand yuan. Would an average family buy something so expensive?"

"It’s too expensive, indeed no one will buy it, but I have researched some alternative materials that are very cheap, probably just around a thousand yuan," Wu Youliang said. "And I could design some other accompanying equipment to reduce costs further, perhaps down to five hundred. We sell it for a thousand, and having hot water for three and a half seasons would definitely appeal to many families."

Huang Jingli’s eyes brightened, and she said, "That really sounds like a good project. If you’re interested, keep researching. Our family runs a business to make money, which can get you some materials. If conditions are ripe, we could even start a factory. If we don’t have the money, we can look for investors!"

"Hmm, that’s what I was thinking too," Wu Youliang spoke.

Lin Xiaoru’s actions, far from defeating Huang Jingli, actually strengthened her resolve to resign.

Upon hearing about Huang Jingli’s decision, He Tiantian nodded and said, "Hmm, actually, that’s pretty good. As long as you feel comfortable, that’s what matters."

"Comfortable!" Huang Jingli said, "Right, Tiantian, Youliang was inspired by the solar water heater that Huo Yingjie made..."