Chapter 430： Winter in Wilhelmshaven (Part 2)

Near the North Sea Pier in Wilhelmshaven, there is a neighborhood called Shalik. There are mainly low- and middle-class people living here, who make a living by doing part-time jobs and helping people wash clothes.

Bern's home is here.

"I am back."

Dragging his exhausted body and mind, Berne returned to this poor and welcoming home.

"you're back."

His wife Ferna's voice came from the kitchen.

Smelling the smell of bacon in the potatoes, Bern walked into the kitchen with some surprise and found his wife was making bacon mashed potatoes and dried mushroom soup.

"How can I eat so well today?"

Hearing her husband’s question, his wife Ferna said while busy: “The main consideration is that you have worked hard, and that Chico got a good test. How about a taste?”

Zico is their second son, and his academic performance is very good. The teacher said he has the hope of being admitted to the prestigious Heidelberg University.

Seeing the food that his wife handed in front of him with a spoon, the bacon was clearly visible in the mashed potatoes, Bern ate it in one bite.

"how does it taste?"

Looking at his expectant wife, Berne gave a thumbs up with his rough hand. After receiving her husband's praise, Ferna giggled, and even the wrinkles on her face due to labor were smoothed.

"Mom, isn't dinner ready yet? I'm so hungry."

The eight-year-old daughter Evelyn appeared at the kitchen door and complained.

Berne touched Evelyn's head and said with a smile. "Oh. Our little angel is hungry."

"I'm hungry a long time ago. I smelled the scent when I was playing outside with Rona."

The Rona that Evelyn said was the child of the neighbor Dort, and the two like to play together.

"You can eat right away."

His wife Ferna added.

After getting her mother's answer that she was about to start a meal, Evelyn hopped out of the kitchen.

When Ferna brought the food to the simple dining table made of a wooden board, the three children were already sitting in the small living room with spoons. They couldn't help swallowing as they watched today's sumptuous dinner.

"Let's eat."

With the sound of Berne's dinner, the three children who could not bear the smell of food immediately gobbled up.

Especially the eldest son Rodell, who was 14 when his half-year-old was eating the poor. The weight on the plate is comparable to that of Berne, and it decreases quickly visible to the naked eye.

"Eat slowly."

Seeing that Rodel's mouth was full of food, his wife couldn't help but persuade him.

"Uh, uh."

Rodel, who was already speechless, could only make this kind of voice, which was regarded as a response to his mother.

The delicious dinner left everyone speechless, and they all lowered their heads and ate their food until Rodel extended his spoon to Ferna's plate.

"Brother, you really hate you."

"I think you can't finish eating, I'm helping you."

Lodell, who was caught by his younger sister, forced a defense.

"I can't eat it anymore, you can take it."

Seeing the elder son who was still hungry, the wife put her leftover food on Rodel's plate.

And Berne, who watched all this, thought of the news that he had only received today, and a trace of sorrow could not dissipate. The shipyard is really going to be closed. What should I do with my own family?

Ferna, who had lived together for many years, found the sadness flashing on Berne's face, and immediately asked concerned. "What's wrong with you, is there something unhappy about your work?"

"No, I'm just wondering if I need to find another part-time job. At present, relying only on the shipyard work makes my family too poor."

Bern's concealed words diverted his wife's attention.

"Now it's too difficult to find part-time jobs. I went to a career counseling agency and there are always long queues. I heard that some people are waiting there all night, which is not easy."

The words of his wife dimmed Berne again.

The ship-related industries in Wilhelmshaven are well-developed, and most people in the city are doing this kind of work. And now almost all shipyards are facing inspections by the Allied Powers, many workers have been fired, and there are unemployed people everywhere, where are there such suitable part-time jobs for themselves to find.

"Listen to Rona, their family is about to move out."

At this time, the daughter Evelyn's words interrupted, which caught the attention of the two.

"The Dort family are moving away?"

For neighbor Dort, Berne certainly knows. Their family is somewhat similar to Berne. They work in the small shipyard with a few children. The only difference is that Dort was also fired some time ago, and he borrowed food from himself some time ago.

"Yes. I heard Rona say that their family is moving to Romania. His father was recruited by a Romanian shipyard. Rona and the others need to follow their parents to Romania."

When Evelyn was speaking, she fell into the loss that her friend was about to leave. And her words made Berne feel that there is no way out of the sky. Perhaps this is also a way out, but of course it is also the last choice.

After all, because of the war between the two countries before, the German public opinion made Romania a little unbearable. As a German, no one is willing to go to a country that is hostile to the Germans as a last resort.

Yes, Romania is an accomplice of Britain and France in current German public opinion. Although Edel has made many goodwill actions, for example, Romania’s loan to Germany has been paid off in advance with food and other materials, and he has also donated a lot in the name of Edel. Romania’s compensation in the Treaty of Versailles was also offset by a large stock of weapons and ammunition and other military materials.

These are basically the benefits of the German government, and ordinary people want to benefit from it ~ www.novelhall.com ~ a little too much. After all, before the war, Romania was not strong, and in the eyes of the German people, it was a remote country. After the war, Romania was also an accomplice in helping the Allied Powers win, so what a good reputation can it have. The only thing that people remember is Romania’s food, oil, and cars, and the royal family is also a member of the Hohenzollern family.

However, these well-intentioned actions have a certain effect, at least Romania is currently one of the better-reputed allies. In the case of the same salary, whether to work in Britain, France, the United States, or Romania, most people will choose the latter. Next is the United States, Britain, and France in the order of arrangement.

Unfortunately, apart from the United States and Romania, both Britain and France rarely recruit people in Germany. At present, the United States is more about acquiring technology and top talents. Unless ordinary workers take the initiative to immigrate, there is not much possibility to connect with the United States.

The recruitment of skilled workers is only done by Romania. After all, the newly-occupied territory is too large and requires a lot of material comfort. All these require factory production. Under the conscious guidance of the Romanian government, many factories now organize groups to recruit people they need.

As for recruiting personnel, Romania currently sends many officials to help these companies in Germany, mainly with the chief of guard Carust.