Chapter 156: Chapter 156

What answered her was her little sister's casual expression:

"Sis, what are you overthinking? I'm just considering it, nothing's set in stone yet. Anyway, you'll know when the time comes!"

An Ning continued pondering over the manuscript in her hands without even looking up.

Third Sister: "......"

Just... why did she find this so hard to believe?

Cluelessly wearing the beautiful new clothes made by her birth mother, Third Sister became so consumed by curiosity during this period that she nearly neglected her work, entirely focused on figuring out what trick her little sister had up her sleeve.

It wasn't until she was dazedly led to the county's largest garment factory and personally welcomed by the factory director that Third Sister finally snapped out of her stupor.

However, soon Third Sister wouldn't be the only one shocked.

On this ordinary day at the dinner table, the Old Yang Family was suddenly hit with another bombshell:

Eldest Aunt Yang nearly couldn't stop herself from shouting aloud.

Third Sister and Fifth Sister were one thing - they were naturally clever and capable, so even if she was jealous, there was nothing she could do. But what qualifications did Li Xiaocao have?!

That dull-witted woman who couldn't squeeze out a word even with eight blows - in the past, anyone in the family could step all over her.

But now... a factory worker?

And not just any worker - a county-level factory worker at that.

In truth, it wasn't just Eldest Aunt Yang. Even Li Xiaocao herself, who had received advance notice, was still in a daze, completely unaware how this incredible opportunity had fallen into her lap.

As everyone exchanged bewildered glances, it was the quick-witted Third Uncle Yang who first regained his composure to ask questions. However, his questions weren't directed at his still-confused sister-in-law, but rather at his barely ten-year-old niece An Ning sitting nearby:

"So... little niece A-Ning... about this county factory business... what exactly is going on?"

What he really wanted to ask was: how on earth did you pull this off? A village person getting into a factory job? Good heavens!

Even in his wildest dreams, Third Uncle Yang wouldn't have dared imagine something this good.

Under the intense stares of the entire family, An Ning remained unfazed, simply smiling as she explained:

"Ah, it's nothing really. Mom's clothes-making skills are just excellent. When I went to the factory recently to collect story materials, the factory leadership happened to notice her work."

"The director praised her specifically, saying Mom's stitching was exceptionally fine and the clothes she made looked particularly nice!"

Was it really that simple? The Yang family members found it hard to believe.

They had to admit Li Xiaocao was indeed skilled with her hands, but would a large county factory really lack for skilled workers?

Noticing his little niece's obvious reluctance to elaborate, Third Uncle Yang wisely swallowed his follow-up questions. After a moment, he just looked at his increasingly remarkable niece and said with a smile:

"Ah, niece, if you come across any other good opportunities in the future, do remember your Third Uncle!"

He then quickly nudged his wife: "What are you standing around for? Hurry up and clear the table! Our sister-in-law here is about to become a city worker - this kind of work isn't suitable for her anymore, it might ruin her hands!"

Understanding her husband's meaning, Third Aunt Yang immediately stepped forward to take the dishes from everyone's hands:

"Ah, what Guo An's father says is right. Sister-in-law will be earning city wages now - she shouldn't be doing this kind of work!"

Having never been treated before, Li Xiaocao remained in a daze even after returning to her room. Of course, Third Sister shared her bewilderment:

Looking at her little sister who seemed to have everything planned out, Third Sister couldn't help but gulp:

"Little sis... the factory agreed just like that?"

Just because of good skills? Third Sister instinctively shook her head.

To be honest, not only did the Yang family find this hard to believe - Third Sister herself couldn't quite accept it.

The thought of finding her mother a city job had crossed Third Sister's mind before, but after some probing she'd discovered how truly difficult it was to secure employment in these times. Forget rural residency permits - the saying "one position, one person" wasn't just empty words.

Yet here her little sister had made it happen so easily.

She must have done something!

At this moment, Third Sister once again sighed with heartfelt emotion - being a transmigrator really didn't automatically make you smarter.

That night, each branch of the Yang family in the village had their own thoughts, and lights remained lit in every household until very late.

The next day, only after personally seeing Li Xiaocao successfully report for work did the Yang family - including Li Xiaocao herself - fully believe that their family was about to have a bona fide factory worker!

The entire Zhang Family Village erupted when Li Xiaocao descended from the ox-cart that day, dressed in neat gray-blue work clothes.

Fortunately, the two sisters weren't present, or they might have been buried under the avalanche of curious villagers seeking information.

But at this moment, Third Sister's shock was no less than the villagers'.

After school, seeing the small courtyard tidied up neatly, Third Sister was so astonished she could barely speak:

"Little sis, what did you say? You want all four of us to move to the county town?!"

Yes, all four of them - even in her excitement and shock, Third Sister didn't count her unlucky father among them.

In Third Sister's view, she had completely given up on her father ever since he failed to react when her little sister's health was ruined.

"That's right, sis!" Facing her sister's undisguised astonishment, An Ning just nodded with a smile, putting on an expression of consideration:

"Didn't you say you weren't getting along with your dorm sisters? And Mom's factory is so far away - commuting back and forth would be too troublesome. Wouldn't moving out solve both problems?"

"From now on, the four of us can have our own little courtyard, and sis, you won't have to secretly cook for yourself anymore."

The first part was fine, but at the last sentence, Third Sister's eyes suddenly lit up!