The next day, at noon, the family gathered together for lunch again.

Their meal was quite sumptuous. After the county's grain supply had been in place for a year or two, Zhang Jidi had not skimped on his family's food.

After all, everyone in the family was working, so money was no longer a problem. In addition, the youngest daughter had recommended that we buy a house from the demolition of the Hu residence, so we could earn 75 yuan a month, and our family finances were gradually increasing.

Xiang Mianmian, the only one who is not working, is also in a critical period of studying and cannot lack nutrition.

Everyone was enjoying the delicious food, but Xiang Mianmian was a little confused. Her sister-in-law had looked at her no less than ten times during the meal. Why was that?

If you have something to say, just say it. She feels embarrassed because you're staring at her.

Not wanting to delay eating, she scraped away every last grain of rice, took the dishes to the kitchen and washed them, then breathed a sigh of relief and sat back in her seat to wait for everyone to finish eating.

Some people eat fast and some eat slowly, so there is no need to set rules for this.

Generally speaking, they would sit together after dinner, and the head of the family, Zhang Jidi, would lecture the children, which would actually be about the major events that happened in the past week.

The main thing is Anyou's belly. She is now nine months pregnant and about to give birth. We have to be careful.

Wang Chunting listened absentmindedly. When her youngest sister stood up, she spoke with difficulty, "Youngest sister, I want to borrow your library card."

Xiang Mianmian was a little surprised: "Sure, sister-in-law, do you want to read a book?"

Generally speaking, people who have jobs don’t read much, and Wang Chunting had never shown any interest in books before. Why did she suddenly start reading?

Under her mother-in-law's gaze, Wang Chunting said with a stiff upper lip, "My mom got a tip that there's a change in the accounting position at the factory, so I'm thinking of taking the accounting exam."

Zhang Jidi's expression brightened when he heard the justification. "Little sister, your studies are important. You can't..."

Although the eldest daughter-in-law's work is important, compared with the youngest daughter's future, she still chooses the youngest daughter.

Besides, my eldest daughter-in-law has a job now, it’s not like she’s unemployed and urgently needs to take the accounting exam!

Xiang Mianmian smiled at her mother who was defending her and said soothingly, "It's okay, Mom. I'm only in my first year of technical secondary school, and my studies aren't very stressful. My library card allows me to borrow three books. Sister-in-law, you can borrow two, and I'll borrow one to study, okay?"

She turned around and asked her sister-in-law the second half of the question.

Wang Chunting nodded hurriedly: "Okay, okay, thank you for troubling me, little sister. I brought you your favorite pickled radish, and here are a pair of new shoes and woolen gloves. They will keep you warm while writing in the winter."

She handed the basket she brought to her youngest sister, her voice full of joy.

The shoes and gloves were fine, but Xiang Mianmian really loved the pickled radish made by her sister-in-law. Everyone's recipe had a different taste, but Wang Chunting's was the best.

Chop the scallions and chilies into small pieces, marinate them with salt, seal them in a jar and they are ready to eat after a few dozen days. They are delicious.

Xiang Mianmian didn't hesitate and said generously, "Thank you, sister-in-law. Wait a moment, I'll get you the library card."

She ran into her room and got her library card.

Just as he was about to hand it to Wang Chunting, Zhang Jidi said in a bad tone: "Study hard and don't waste your sister's kindness. What are you going to do with the kids at home?"

Wang Chunting paused as she stretched out her hand. "Mom, I have Youzhi Youfeng, and my mom is helping me. I will definitely try my best to take the exam!"

She was almost driven crazy by her boss's loud mouth. She had to work much harder than others to barely maintain her job. She received no additional benefits or rewards, so she had to push herself harder.

Zhang Jidi also works at the coal factory. She is well-informed and has heard about the difficulties her eldest daughter-in-law has faced. But who doesn't have troubles at work?

Wang Chunting didn't complain, which meant she could continue working, so she didn't take it to heart.

But now they have to take accounting exams and find other jobs, which means that the job is completely unsuitable.

Zhang Jidi softened her tone. After all, she was the mother of two grandchildren, so she looked at the Buddha's face instead of the monk's. "Are you having any difficulties in your current work?"

"It's a little troublesome, Mom, it's okay, I will definitely live up to the opportunity my sister gave me."

Zhang Jidi nodded: "Okay, as long as you know what's going on, it's only natural for you peers to help each other. Why are you bringing these things?"

She is just polite in words, but she will definitely say something if you don't mean anything.

Wang Chunting didn't take her mother-in-law's words seriously and smiled sincerely: "It's not a valuable thing, little sister, just take it for fun. When I pass the accounting exam, I will reward you handsomely!"

Xiang Mianmian quickly waved her hands after hearing this: "Sister-in-law, we're all family, why are you being so polite? It's all about you helping me and me helping you. You're smart and you'll definitely pass the exam. It's not thanks to my few books."

Wang Chunting was genuinely grateful; she simply couldn't bear it. Who else would give up a career of nearly a decade to start something new? It wasn't like she was crazy.

Everyone was speaking politely, and both the host and the guests were having a great time.

When the show was about to end, An You slowly stood up and suddenly touched her stomach with a look of pain on her face: "Ah, it hurts! Mom, huhu, I might be giving birth!"

Zhang Ji was not panicked at all. She had given birth to seven children, plus two grandchildren born to her eldest daughter-in-law. She was experienced and not afraid at all.

He touched his daughter-in-law's belly and checked some signs, and found that she was indeed about to give birth. He quickly asked Xiang Lidang to get a trailer to take her to the hospital.

Wang Chunting was not stupid, so she could not retreat at this time. She went to the hospital to help and asked her husband to go home to get supplies such as swaddling clothes and diapers.