The aunt slapped her thigh. "Little girl, you should have this kind of ambition! I used to have a younger brother. My dad was a typical man who favored sons over daughters. The whole family doted on him. Whenever there was a piece of walnut cake or chicken cake, it was all his. My dad said that all the family property would go to him in the future, and I shouldn't even think about it."
These words struck a chord with the little girl, making her feel as if she had met a kindred spirit. She poured out her heart to the aunt, saying that since her younger brother was born, she had been neglected at home, like an extra person. This time, her relatives wanted to get rid of her by sending her away.
The aunt snorted with a laugh. "Humph, women should be self - reliant. I wasn't going to take her nonsense. In a fit of anger, I ran away to make my own way. Now, I run a factory with my husband in Dongguan. It's doing really well. We earn tens of thousands of yuan a year!"
Hearing this,
the little girl's eyes lit up, and her flattering look immediately showed. "Really? Aunt, you're so amazing! I could tell at a glance that you look so prosperous. Your family must be making a fortune!"
"It's all thanks to the good times! Dongguan is developing so well now. Tens of thousands of young people go there to work every year. I know a few young people who have even become small bosses this year. People are like this. Even if you're a piece of gold, you need to be in the right place to shine."
They chatted back and forth. The little girl kept sighing that she had met a benefactor on this journey. Just talking to the aunt for a few words had inspired her.
This trap, which was as obvious as a pig - butchering scam, was torturing Li Chuchu, who was sitting next to them.
The girl thought about it for a long time. The more she thought, the more itchy she felt. She didn't know if the job her relatives had introduced to her was reliable. It was said to be a temporary job on an assembly line with a low salary.
The aunt said Dongguan was so good. Maybe she should go and have a look?
Just then, the aunt caught sight of Li Chuchu. "Girl in the lower bunk, what's your name? How old are you this year? You look about the same age as this girl. Are you of the same age?"
Li Chuchu smiled. "My name is Li Yan. I'm twenty - one years old."
She didn't say a single extra word.
Hearing this, the girl with the braids looked happy. "What a coincidence! I'm also surnamed Li. My name is Li Xiaguang. I just turned eighteen this year. So you're three years older than me!"
Women have a tendency to compare their looks. Seeing Li Chuchu looking as beautiful as a movie star, she felt a sense of inferiority and embarrassment, like an ugly duckling facing a white swan.
Now that she finally had an advantage in age, she deliberately emphasized it again with a self - satisfied look.
However, Li Chuchu seemed not to hear it at all.
She didn't show any reaction.
This made Li Xiaguang a bit embarrassed.
The aunt looked at Li Chuchu a few times. Seeing that she was quiet and didn't interrupt no matter what they said. But this girl was really beautiful. Sitting there, she was like a porcelain doll, with a rare and one - in - a - million temperament...
The aunt chatted casually. "Some factories are not good. They exploit workers even in the hot summer. Our factory doesn't do that. Temporary workers get forty yuan a month, and we also provide board and lodging. After you become a full - time worker, it's sixty yuan a month. You get more if you work more. Some people can earn over a hundred yuan a month."
Hearing such a high salary, Li Xiaguang was almost immediately tempted and blurted out, "Aunt, is your factory still short of people?"
The aunt pretended to be surprised and sized her up. Pretending to be in a difficult position, she said, "We've passed the recruitment time this year, and we usually only recruit high - school graduates."
Just when the disappointment on the girl's face was about to overflow, the aunt changed the subject. "But you seem to be a good candidate. You're much better than the people in the factory this year. You're good at talking and look nice. It's a pity you didn't come earlier..."
The girl quickly said, "I'm very capable. I can endure hardships and learn things quickly. I'll know how to do anything as soon as I see it! Please take me in."
"Are you here alone?"
Hearing that the aunt seemed to be considering recruiting her, Li Xiaguang tried to hold back her wildly beating heart. Her face turned red from the excitement, and she nodded vigorously. "Yes."
The aunt nodded. "That won't work. In our factory, people sign up in pairs for convenience of management and mutual care. And for someone in your special situation, you need a partner to join with you, unless..."
The aunt rolled her eyes. Seeing that the girl in the lower bunk had just gone to the toilet, she said, "Unless you can get one more person to join."
...
Li Chuchu came out of the toilet covering her nose.
She regretted drinking so much water earlier.
The toilet on the train was so dirty!
As soon as she opened the door, there was a pungent smell. Her eyes even felt sore.
When she went in, she had to be careful to step on the clean spots. She was so nervous when using the toilet.
Li Chuchu came out and finally got a breath of fresh air.
Just as she was washing her hands,
Li Xiaguang appeared behind her. "Li Yan."
When she called the first time, Li Chuchu didn't react. It was only after the second call that she remembered her current name. "Ah? What do you want from me?"
Li Xiaguang already felt inferior in front of her. She was even more annoyed when Li Yan ignored her. Seeing her innocent look now, she got even angrier.
Beautiful women are all vixens!
She endured her temper and tempted Li Chuchu. "The aunt just now owns a factory. The salary and conditions are really good. I want to ask what you think."
Li Chuchu simply said two words: "Scammer."
Li Xiaguang was shocked. "How do you know?"
Li Chuchu sighed and kindly explained, "She started to fish for information as soon as she got on the train. She even went out of her way to please you and share dumplings with you. If she's not a scammer, who is?"
If this little girl, who had just left home, really followed that aunt, she would be cheated until there was nothing left.
Li Xiaguang thought for a long time and looked full of doubt. "I don't think she fished for my information."
Then, she looked at Li Chuchu suspiciously. "You're just thinking too badly of people, aren't you? There aren't so many bad people in the world."
Li Chuchu: ... Such familiar words.
Good advice can't save the stubborn. She shouldn't have meddled in other people's business.
Look, she was so angry now!
Li Xiaguang advised her in a superior tone, like a teacher. "Li Yan, you're very good - looking, but it's a pity that you don't like to talk. I think you should be more outgoing, like me. More friends, more ways out."
She looked self - satisfied, as if trying to find superiority over her.
Li Chuchu: She was completely hopeless.
Why did she bother to say anything?
She just said "hmm" in agreement. "I think you're right. Why don't you go and work for the aunt for a few days? With your eloquence, you might even become a big boss."
Li Xiaguang was overjoyed by her praise.