Walking back to Wang's house with her son, Ming Erni held the letter of guarantee and smiled so hard that her teeth were showing.
"My brother-in-law is really stupid. Who can't see his little tricks?" Wang Chunsheng mocked.
Ming Erni nodded: "He is smart. He was quite capable when he lied to us that he had no children. He is also really stupid. He has three children at home and he insisted on having his eyes on Man'er."
More than ten years have passed, and she is still resentful about her daughter marrying the wrong man.
But there was no other way. They were already married, Hu Xiangnan still had a job and a house, and he had saved their lives. Many people advised them to let it go and just endure it.
Although there were precedents of divorce before the founding of the People's Republic of China, the atmosphere in the 1960s was extremely conservative.
Divorces are extremely rare. It can be said that if one occurs, people will point fingers at you for the next few years, making it impossible for you to survive here.
Wang Chunyan's father, Wang Chengyong, went to the house to argue and beat Hu Laoer so hard that he had to stay in bed for a month, which was considered a lesson.
The matter of the stepmother was barely covered up.
I also thought about asking the Hu family for benefits, but the Hu family insisted that they would beat people to vent their anger, but they would not pay them. If the Wang family made trouble again, they would call the police and divorce me.
Both sides have concerns, so this matter can only end in confusion.
Wang Chunsheng held Ming Erni's shoulders and comforted her: "Mom, now my sister has finally found happiness after all the hardships she's endured. Look, Man'er is already grown up. In two years, she'll take over my job and find a good family. She'll have a good life."
The purpose of the two of them making trouble was to get Hu Maner to take the job.
Wang Chengyong's death was sudden. Wang Chunsheng was still a child at the time and was only 12 years old. Wang Chunsheng's uncles and aunts were all envious of the job and wanted to pass it on to their younger brother.
Ming Erni saw it and was anxious. How could she possibly spit out the meat that was already in her uncles' mouths?
She had several large blisters on her mouth and was tormented for several days before she came up with this idea.
Swap jobs with Old Man Wu's wife, let Wang Chunyan take up the position first, and find a way to switch back when Wang Chunsheng grows up.
Who would have thought that Wang Chunsheng would find a master to learn the skills and get a job, and Wang Chunyan has been working in the department store ever since.
"Your sister has taken care of those two children and raised them to this age with so much effort. It's really disheartening. Even if she doesn't have any credit for it, she has worked hard. I miss my Man'er going to the countryside and pursuing his dreams!"
Wang Chunsheng sighed, "Yeah, my brother-in-law is a loser. He doesn't make much money and only schemes against the family. Shouldn't he just work harder to get a raise so he can buy one for the kid?"
The couple are both working, but they can't even manage their work and three kids. It's really terrible.
"It's only 35 a month now, what's the point of having it? Your sister has worked hard over the years and has already contributed her earnings to our family."
Ming Erni looked relieved.
That’s right, Wang Chunyan had actually given the money for this job to the Wang family, and gave Ming Erni 350 yuan in front of Wang Chunsheng.
This was the price for a temporary worker three years ago. Ming Erni and Wang Chunsheng also signed a work offset certificate, and this position belonged to Wang Chunyan herself.
"Sister is too clear-headed. If she hadn't taken over the job, we would have become uncles by now. Why would she still give me money?"
Ming Erni knocked him on the head: "Brothers should settle accounts clearly. Your sister and you are from two different families. This matter cannot be vague. Just know in your heart that your sister is doing this for your own good."
In any case, Wang Chunyan's move was indeed wise, and Ming Erni praised her highly.
"I understand, mother. Today, after getting Hu Lao Er to sign a letter of guarantee, I finally feel relieved. Man'er is the daughter of our Wang family. Why should Guangzong and Lian'er take advantage of her?"
Wang Chunsheng looked reluctant.
Even if Wang Chunyan didn't pay him and passed the job directly to Hu Maner, he would accept it. As the only niece born to his sister, it was his duty as an uncle to take care of her.
Hu Guangzong and Hu Lian'er are two wild kids, whose mother doesn't even know who they are. How could they possibly inherit his Wang family's business!
Ming Erni shook her head. "Just wait and see. There's going to be some commotion in his family. If we get Man'er out, I'm afraid Hu Guangzong and Hu Lian'er, brother and sister, will be at loggerheads."
"Let them make trouble, as long as Man'er is safe."
Wang Chunsheng was a carefree person. He couldn't take care of the two non-blood-related children, so he could only take care of his niece who stayed in the city.
Ming Erni was helpless: "You, you, I've told you in vain, those two are so cunning, there will be trouble in the countryside, you should help your sister find a job opportunity."
"Mom, I know. A cornered dog will jump over the wall. Those two brats might resort to some shady tactics. I'm keeping an eye on them. If anything happens, tell me immediately."
Hu Guangzong is impulsive and reckless, and Hu Lian'er is insidiously instigating, neither of them is a good person.
They were still young and their skills were immature. How could Wang Chunsheng and Ming Erni not see it, so they came over to help Wang Chunyan.
Being a stepmother is difficult. Even though Wang Chunyan sees through some things, she still finds it difficult to deal with them. However, as members of the Wang family, they can break the deadlock by standing from an outsider's perspective.
Ming Erni looked back at Wang Chunyan's family and said, "I can't help your elder sister. Your younger sister, the Xiang family, please don't cause any trouble."
"How could that be, mother? Hu Lao Er is no match for Xiang Liguo. The Xiang family is doing well, so I'm sure I'll enjoy a good life there."
Wang Chunsheng asked his brothers to inquire about the Xiang family, and they were all satisfied. Xiang Hongqi, a level 6 worker, was already a well-known figure in the county. How could Xiang Liguo, as the eldest son, live poorly?
"Our Chunting is quiet and gentle. I'm afraid she won't get along with her mother-in-law and sister-in-law."
Ming Erni thought, the Xiang family has many children, a total of six, three of whom are sisters-in-law. This is like having three young mothers-in-law. How can it be so easy to be the eldest daughter-in-law?
The two were silent for a while, and could only comfort themselves that Wang Chunting had a good temper, and the Xiang family should be able to give the eldest daughter-in-law some face, so she would not suffer too much if she married into the family.
This era dictates that women have to get married, otherwise the pressure of public opinion will be too great. Xiang Liguo is already satisfied.