It's Chinese New Year

  Liu Shouguo shook his head "The restaurants nearby are too expensive, let's just have it here, someone comes to deliver boxed lunches every day at noon."

  "Is it delicious?" I thought for a moment and asked.

  "As long as I can eat, haha, anyway, I have to eat, if I don't eat, I won't have the energy to work in the afternoon."

  We were all a bit surprised. However, we didn't have much money in our hands either, just some money, and we had to seize the time to work hard.

  The boxed lunch at noon was really not good, to be honest, it was a bit hard to swallow. Qin Xuan and Pangzi Tao finished eating, I endured and ate half of it, Bao Long also ate half, Hu Kou Dong simply took a few bites and threw it aside, but Liu Shouguo on the side ate his share too.

  After finishing dinner, there was an hour of rest time. At the entrance of the warehouse, there were several large benches. We lay on the benches and chatted, learning that Liu Shouguo was a local. Not long after we arrived, less than half a year, the person in charge of the warehouse, Hao Jie, was not from around here, but had been here for many years. After we arrived, Hao Jie could leave the transportation industry because he was the person in charge and only needed to tell us what to do, leaving the rest to us.

  In the afternoon, we loaded cargo for the first time.

  A large truck slowly drove over, and Hao Ge called us to start moving. One by one, the well-packaged cardboard boxes were quite heavy, with each box weighing 30 kilograms. On average, we had to move 3000 kilograms of goods per car. To be honest, it was really tiring, and none of us had done this kind of work before. As soon as this car was fully loaded, another one came in less than half an hour, and we had no choice but to continue loading. Just after finishing the second car, another one arrived in less than 15 minutes, this time for unloading. We were all busy until we were exhausted that afternoon, with almost no time to rest at all. Huo Dong was really unable to take it anymore, while we were okay. Bao Long was the first person to drop out on the second day, and Pangzi Tao started helping Bao Long move.

  I and Qin Xuan, Pangzi Tao, are the ones who persisted until the end.

  Afternoon off work. Feeling a bit uncomfortable. Wiped the sweat from my forehead, feeling a bit damp all over. My blue work uniform was already getting dirty. Said hello to Hao Ge and them. Put my work uniform inside my pants, changed into my own clothes, and simply washed up.

  Before long, the meal arrived, also a boxed lunch, no big difference from the one at noon, just different dishes. This time it was Dong's turn to eat, taking big mouthfuls, smelling great.

  We were all looking at Huo Koudong, who swore at noon that he would not eat the dishes here, and now he is eating them so deliciously. Haha, everyone laughed. The atmosphere was very harmonious.

  It's finally the end of work, the first day of work was very fulfilling, although I'm exhausted. But it can be seen that everyone is happy, during work hours, everyone was struggling. However, after finishing work, I felt like this day was extremely fulfilling, to tell you the truth, we all feel like our lives have been valuable for a day, even though we're tired, but everyone takes it as exercise.

  Very happy, everyone was chatting and laughing, when I got home, I brought dinner back for Nuan and Yang Qiong. The two girls were playing computer games at home with great joy. The once-popular "Ji Dance Group" has harmed many young boys and girls. So, the next time I saw Nuan playing Ji Dance Group, I immediately went over to turn it off and let her eat dinner. I don't like girls being obsessed with online games.

  When Nuan and Yang Qiong were having dinner, we told them about our work process for the day. The two girls smiled and showed us their half-day shopping results, seeing the two girls smile, we were all happy. However, everyone's heart had pressure. Work hard, earn money well.

  It was after 8pm when I lay down on the bed and fell asleep. For the first time, I slept so early and so soundly. This afternoon was really exhausting. The next day, I didn't want to get up at all, but if I didn't get up, there would be no way out. If someone found out that I wasn't getting out of bed, they would deduct money from my pay. Being late or leaving early would also result in a deduction of pay. Unlike school, where the worst you'd get is a scolding, here, if you're late or leave early, your salary for that day would be gone. I endured it and got up anyway.

  The second day at work, the enthusiasm was not as high as the first day. I was tired, still tired. At noon, I didn't care what food it was and just ate. Hao Ge also started helping us with our work, urging us on. In the evening when I got home, I didn't chat with Nuan Nuan, but went straight to bed and fell asleep.

  It lasted for a week, and everyone gradually became regular. Slowly, some people adapted. In this week, the person who performed the most normally was probably Fat Tuo. He always helped us move things. When we were all resting, Fat Tuo would run over to move things by himself. The task was assigned to six of us, and Hao Ge was in charge, but every time it was Fat Tuo who moved the most. Hao Ge also often helped us unload goods.

  Although they were very tired and at the bottom of society, everyone was happy together, chatting and laughing, teasing each other with dirty jokes, this girl, that girl, just like our front desk beauty, according to Hao Ge's words, that woman was only working for the sake of being exploited by Wei Zong. Whenever Wei Zong made a phone call, that woman would appear on time. Spending the night together was a good sex partner, and as a result, that woman had a very high position in the company, she didn't put anyone in her eyes, on the contrary, no one put her in their eyes either, because of their affair, everyone in the whole company knew about it.

  Liu Shouguo is a very down-to-earth and honest young man. His children at home are still young, so we let him leave work an hour early every day to take care of the kids. However, when Liu Shouguo works, he never slacks off. During our lunch break, he usually doesn't rest either. In fact, he does more than all of us.

  Everyone is a poor man, and we can only sympathize with each other. Selling one's own labor. Moreover, we were not planning to stay here for long anyway. Once Qin Xuan receives the news of Gao Jian's return, we will leave this place. Although the money given here is not much, but in my opinion, if I go to Lin Yifei's place, it will definitely be much better than now, and I won't have to work so hard. To be honest, I really don't want to be so tired.

  Before we know it, the New Year is coming. We have unknowingly been here for over 20 days, and the greatest gain in these 20 days is that I got calluses on my hands.

  Every day, exhausted people fall asleep as soon as they lie down on their bed. Fortunately, Nuan is very considerate and understanding, taking good care of me after I get home, not asking me to accompany her to do this or that, really too considerate. Yangqiong had a few quarrels with Bolong, but later Yangqiong also felt sorry for Bolong and stopped arguing. Wanting to watch a movie, the two girls accompanied each other to watch it. Wanting to go shopping, the two girls also accompanied each other to go.

  In the blink of an eye, there are only three days left until New Year's. The company is pretty good, they gave each employee a 200 yuan supermarket shopping card, and also some salad oil and whatnot. We didn't need the oil, so we gave it to Hao Ge and Liu Shouguo, but they were too embarrassed, and insisted on giving us their cards instead.

  We also have no way to shirk, the cash on our body, only a few hundred pieces left. After going to work, the best thing is that we basically don't spend money, only two girls spend.

  Back home, I handed the card to Nuan and Yangqiong. The two girls were also very happy. The problem they are about to face is that Chinese New Year is approaching. For them, having lived for 21 years, it's their first time not spending Chinese New Year at home. As for me, it's been 19 years too.

  On the evening of the 28th, we were on holiday. On the 29th, I spent a day strolling around with Nuan. Before going out, I called my mom and told her that I was interning outside and wouldn't be returning home. I thought it would take a lot of effort to convince her, but surprisingly, she agreed. Moreover, she even sent me money to make my life easier while I'm away. I felt a bit moved, after all, a mother is still a mother.

  My old mother unexpectedly gave me 2,000 yuan. Nuan and Qin Xuan's parents each gave them 5,000 yuan. After all, it still relies on parents. The old man from the east of the household registration, after all, did not care about the household registration in the east. We are going to celebrate the New Year, and we have saved 7,000 yuan again.

  I handed over the 2,000 yuan to Bao Long and Yang Qiong. The two of them were a bit embarrassed, but they quickly relaxed, as everyone had gotten along to this point and didn't have too many big concerns anymore.

  I said to Bao Long, "Yang Qiong has given up everything and followed you. We can't let her suffer. The few of us brothers, no matter what, but we can't wrong these two girls." At that time, Yang Qiong's eyes were already red. Bao Long also smiled, patted my shoulder heavily, gritted his teeth, and painfully took the money from me.

  At that time everyone laughed and understood.

  I and Nuan Nuan spent her 2,500. Qin Xuan's household, Tao the fatty, the three of them spent Qin Xuan's 2,500.

  Three teams, when I was 29 years old, started shopping on my own, now that I earn my own money, I know it's not easy to make money, and we don't waste money anymore. This society is very cruel, looking at the crowds of beggars on the streets. It's really pitiful, but I don't have the habit of giving them money, all I can offer is a spiritual sympathy that's worthless. Because I don't know if they will change overnight and become some big shot who goes to prostitutes.

  I know I've never been a good person, but after all these years, I finally understand how hard it is to make money. Yet, I still bought Nuan Nuan a 600-yuan piece of clothing that she refused to accept, and I forced her to buy it anyway.

  I always think that I can be whatever I want, but for my wife, I must be good. Maybe in the end we won't be together, but at least we once loved each other.

  Love in school days is the real love. Without any mixture of money, you can have nothing but still find a good girl like Nuan Nuan, who is dedicated and loyal, just like Xi Yu or Lin Ran, I missed too many things.

  A man who is willing to stay with you when you have nothing, that kind of woman, some people can't meet in ten lifetimes. I, Wang Yue, met three at the age of 19, and I'm very content.

  Everything in the past has passed, I have learned a lesson, and I will go on with Nuan Nuan.

  What a sensible girl. She looks good too. Really. I always feel like I'm dreaming.