'That was a major pharmaceutical factory, even more legitimate than a state-owned enterprise. New hires had to go through a year of training before even starting, with all expenses paid by the factory. Once they started working, they earned over a hundred yuan a month, got free work uniforms, and lived in single-person dorms. The benefits and subsidies were endless—so much better than being a government official!'
'Her own two sons and one daughter had all gotten into the factory. One son was even highly valued and became a team leader, earning more in subsidies and wages than others. The money he took home each month was more than double what his second uncle and aunt, who had worked their whole lives in the neighboring county seat, earned!'
