The Returning EX (John and Sophia) novel Chapter 960

Soon, John had someone arrange the chairs outside the workers’ quarters for everyone to sit down. Then, Sophia caringly asked them whether they were happy and used to the job. In response, the workers nodded and replied, “We have a stable job here, unlike our hometown, where we had to stay home during the winter.

Besides, we make a lot more with our current job. Apart from that, there is nothing much we can spend on other than a few bottles of beer since the rules around here have made our lifestyle more disciplined and frugal. Furthermore, we’re given gifts during every festive season, which we think is a lot better than working in our hometown.”

Upon hearing their feedback, Sophia heaved a sigh of relief. At this moment, Buddy said, “There are a few ladies from my village who are asking whether there are any more vacancies left by chance. If there are, they’d like to come over.”

Unable to decide, Sophia shifted her gaze to John, who answered, “Well, the kitchen could use some extra hands, so perhaps you could bring this matter to your supervisor’s attention. If he says yes, that’s your green light to bring your people here.”

Buddy happily smiled and said, “Wow! Sophia, you’re really our lucky star! Our life wouldn’t be so much better if it weren’t for you.”

Feeling touched, Sophia answered, “It’s the least I could do to repay everyone’s kindness.”

Back then, the villagers would help out when they saw Sophia and her grandfather busy handling their crops. Because of that, their kindness had since etched in their minds in the years to come. Meanwhile, Buddy gazed at Sophia and said, “I heard your dad returned to the village after all of us left. I was even told that he wants to sell the house.”

While John had previously found out that Walter had been struggling to make ends meet, Sophia curled her lips and answered, “I don’t care how much struggle he is having in his life because what I care about is how well you guys are living.”

Putting her point that way, she managed to distract everyone and change the subject. Meanwhile, the rest of the people began thinking about making more money for the sake of their future and their children.

After chatting for more than an hour, Sophia and John decided to make a move since everyone else still had work to do. As they got into the car, Sophia sentimentally opined, “I’ve never had a smile on each and every one of their faces before. You have no idea how it’s like to live with uncertainty back in my hometown, where people have to suffer because they can’t put food on the table. Who would have thought that the luxury of talking about the future together would turn into reality today?”