Outsider: The Fifth Young Master of the Kang Family

Chapter 27: Boss Laid Off
Er Lao still hadn't decided what business to start, and since he had received two big orders, he wasn't in a hurry. Speaking of these two big orders, it was still Tian Xiu's relationship. Two of Tian Xiu's classmates wanted to renovate their homes, and knowing that Tian Xiu's father was in the hardware and building materials business, they were half-acquaintances, so they approached Er Lao.

Kang Qirui has been quite idle these days. He attends classes every day and goes home after class. Wanling works the night shift, so he stays at home every day reading books and newspapers and has no chance to go out and play.

"Oh." Old Dou Kang Ershou limped in.

"Dad, what's wrong with you?" Kang Qirui asked hurriedly.

"It's okay, I just got bumped." Dad waved his hand.

"Hit? Hit by a car?" The third brother Kang Qiyao, who was reading the newspaper, was also very worried.

"It's okay, I was just bumped into by those vendors when they were running away." The old man rubbed his feet and complained, "Alas, they are 'running away' and I 'bumped into'. They are laid-off workers, so just let them do what they want."

"Dad, you just don't understand this, do you? The city government is right to do this. Why do those people become 'trashmen'? It's because of their low quality, so they were laid off." However, A Yao disagreed with Dou's point of view and claimed that the laid-off workers were laid off because of their low quality.

"Third brother, why do you talk like that? No wonder you, a deputy section chief, are still a deputy section chief after doing so much. Layoffs are caused by reasons such as government-enterprise reforms, and are a historical inevitability. They are not laid off due to their own reasons. They did not complain. They set up stalls because they faced difficulties in life and did not have many means to make a living. How can you say that they have low quality? Don't say that when you go back to the unit, otherwise you will be a deputy section chief for the rest of your life." Kang Qirui's words were a bit harsh. His third brother became a deputy section chief at a young age, and was very arrogant in what he said and did, which led to him working for decades before he was promoted to a deputy director.

A Yao also smiled awkwardly. As a staff member of a government unit, it was really not easy for him to say such things to laid-off workers.

"Fortunately, my son is capable, otherwise, it would be troublesome." The old lady Wang Yulian sighed, easing the awkward atmosphere.

"He's just laid off. The economy is developing so fast now, there's a shortage of people everywhere, and it's not difficult to find a job." Kang Qirui handed his father a bottle of medicated oil.

"That's true, but being laid off is still quite troublesome. Fortunately, we brothers are all good people." A Yao said with emotion.

Just as he finished speaking, Big Boss Guang came back angrily, went back to his room and locked the door.

"Huh? What happened to the boss?" Kang Qirui and A Yao were both confused. They just wanted to say hello, but how come he suddenly went into the room? Then Xianglan also came back in a hurry.

"Dad, where is A Guang?" Xianglan asked breathlessly.

"The boss is in the room." Kang Qirui pointed to the boss's sister-in-law's room.

"Husband, please don't do anything stupid." After hearing this, the sister-in-law immediately went to the door and found that it was locked. She couldn't help but feel very worried.

"What?" Kang Qirui and the others were also very surprised after hearing this. A Yao quickly stood up and asked Xiang Lan, "Sister-in-law, what happened?"

"I was at work today, and A Guang called me and said he was going to be laid off." The sister-in-law said tearfully.

No way? What a coincidence? Just when we were talking about layoffs, the boss got laid off?

"Sister-in-law, don't worry. You're just laid off. You can find a job elsewhere. Are you afraid that you won't be able to find one?" Kang Qirui comforted his sister-in-law.

"Yes, it's just a layoff. It's no big deal. You can find a better job when the time comes." A Yao also followed suit.

At this time, the pain in the old man's feet was gone. He called Xianglan over to sit down and said slowly, "Xianglan, tell me slowly what happened."

"A Guang said that the factory was going to lay off a group of employees over 40 years old. A Guang's workshop had the most people laid off, and A Guang said he must be one of them." While the eldest sister-in-law was talking about this, A Zu also returned home.

"Sister-in-law, if you say that, the boss won't necessarily be laid off, right?" A-Zu was a little curious. "But he said that he would definitely fire an honest man like him." Sister-in-law explained.

"Then I understand. It is possible that you will be laid off, but not necessarily completely. If you trust me, you will definitely not be laid off." A-Zu said excitedly when he saw Xianglan crying.

Kang Qirui didn't say anything. Since A'zu said there was a way, let A'zu help the boss first. If he could do it, that would be great. If he couldn't, he would find another way to help the boss himself.

The next day, Kang Qirui came home from get off work. Before he entered the door, he heard Da Lao Guang and A Zu arguing. As soon as he entered the door, he saw a box flying towards him. He quickly caught it and saw "Xi Li Capsules" written on it.

After asking, I found out that the boss was arranged by A Zu to give gifts to the workshop supervisor, and was laughed at by the whole factory. Kang Qirui also secretly rolled his eyes. His boss was really stupid. He didn't even package such a gift. Who would accept it if a man wanted to save face?

Two days later, during dinner, Big Boss Guang suddenly stopped and said, "Since our three plans have all failed, I now officially announce that I will be laid off from today." Everyone felt a sinking feeling in their hearts when they heard this.

The eldest sister-in-law Xianglan then said, "Don't worry, we two won't be a burden to you. We will pay for your meals. I earn well at my uncle's clothing store, enough to support the two of us."

The old woman felt sorry for her eldest son and said, "Sister-in-law, we are a family now, why should we talk about money?"

The old man Kang Ershou put down his bowl, nodded and said, "Yes, A Guang Xianglan, you don't have to be afraid as long as I am here. I will make sure you have enough food for two meals."

"Dad and Mom, I know you care about me, but we are all so old now, we must pay for the food." Da Lao Guang and Xiang Lan still insisted. Da Lao Guang is already 40 years old, if you ask him not to pay for the food and eat his parents' food, he will have no face to live.

The second brother Kang Qizong said at this time: "Boss, I don't think now is the time to talk about food money. You should think about what you are going to do starting tomorrow."

"Yes, uncle, have you ever thought about what will happen in the future?" The second sister-in-law had the same idea.

"I don't know either. It's so difficult to find a job nowadays. I can only take it one step at a time." Da Lao Guang was helpless.

"Boss, why don't you go to A Rui's store to help out like my sister-in-law? What do you think?" A Zu thought that since there were so many employees in Lao Wu's store, one more boss wouldn't be too much. He passed by Lao Wu's store after get off work, and it was almost always full every day.

Kang Qirui and the second brother looked at each other, thought for a while and said, "Boss, I invested money in that store, but Yongfang and the second sister-in-law are in charge of it. The store is full of female shopping guides, so..."

Big Boss Guang also knew that he was not suitable to work in a clothing store, so he said, "I understand, it's okay."

"Then go and work at Er Lao's hardware store. It's like looking for a good job while you can." A Zu continued to make arrangements for the big boss.

Er Lao couldn't help but roll his eyes. How could it all be related to him? He had a share in the clothing store, and now he was arranged to go to the hardware store. When he was about to refuse, Kang Qirui suddenly said, "Er Lao, I think this is indeed a good idea. Let the boss go to your place."

In later generations, Da Lao Guang went to sell beef offal. But with Da Lao Guang's social phobia, how could he set up a stall on the roadside? It would make his family eat beef offal every day. I was scared just thinking about it. But when Da Lao Guang went to the hardware store, it was different. He didn't need to shout, customers would come to the store. Da Lao Guang looked honest and simple, which naturally gave people a sense of trust, so his business would definitely be good.

The second brother rolled his eyes, not used to the second sister-in-law's constant hints, and nodded in agreement. However, after the meal, he immediately found Kang Qirui and asked, "Handsome boy, what are you planning?"

"Second brother, don't you want to open a hardware store? Don't you want to find a trustworthy person to run the store? Who else can be more trustworthy than the big brother?" Kang Qirui calmly asked back to the second brother's question.

"That's right, the boss is the most trustworthy, but how do you know what I've thought about it?" The second boss also asked a question in return.

"Isn't this a matter of time? If you don't want to start other businesses right away and continue to run the hardware store, Big Boss can help you. In the past, you, Second Sister-in-law and a small worker were three people, right? Second Sister-in-law must be too busy now, so Big Boss can just take her place. If you've made up your mind, that's fine too. Big Boss can take Second Sister-in-law's place, and you can hire a small worker."

(End of this chapter)