The original owner was a "fairy" who could be full by drinking rain and dew, while Jiang Ningning was just an ordinary person. However, only half of the month had passed, and her allowance had already been taken away by her husband's family.
The mother-in-law endured the insult today. She had been strong all her life, so how could she bear this loss? She was determined to get revenge.
When the time comes, if I really insist on being filial, I will ask the three of them to go back and polish their deeds.
Jiang Ningning has a bad temper and won't suffer any loss. If she hits an old lady, the other party will go to the neighborhood committee to make a fuss.
Moving to another province is not realistic. Now that the movement is coming to an end, the world is still not peaceful. You need a letter of introduction when you go out, take a bus, rent a house, etc.
If they moved, all of her husband's military allowance would go into the pockets of his in-laws, and she and her children would be left starving.
Jiang Ningning was lying casually on the chair, tapping the table rhythmically with her slender fingers, her brain working rapidly.
Then he suddenly looked at the twins.
He raised his hand vigilantly to block his sister's gaze. Even though he was nervous, he pretended to be calm and looked her in the eye.
What does this woman want to do?
Uncle Liu from the Street Office said that there were many human traffickers on the street recently, and told the brother and sister not to go out alone to pick up scraps.
Didn't she plan to give them a good meal and then sell them to human traffickers?
She really had no good intentions.
There was a mass of anger in my chest, filled with grievances, anger, and fear about the future, and my whole body was tightly tied.
I have to go to the military district to find my father to support me...
"Son, you guys go find dad, can you take me with you?"
Manman was furious and jumped up from the stool: "How did you know we were going to the military area?"
He looked at his sister.
Xia Xia covered her lips and shook her head, not wanting to hear the secret she had told.
The last way out was discovered by Jiang Ningning. Manman fell into despair. He looked like he had been fished out of the water. His clothes were soaked with sweat. He shouted fiercely, "Even if you sell us out, there will always be a day when we will find you back and let the police arrest you and put you in jail."
Jiang Ningning:?
Ji's lips curled up, revealing the same shallow dimples as Xia Xia's, and she said, "Mom is not that stupid. We will still rely on Manman to support the family in the future. Our Manman is smart and capable. At a young age, she knew that she could sell garbage for money. She is the most capable little adult in this family compound."
Manman:? ?
What's wrong with this woman today? Not only did she not mind that he was dirty because of picking up trash, she actually praised him for his ability.
He raised his chin and said embarrassedly: "My sister also helped me a lot."
Jiang Ningning smiled and praised Xia Xia, "Other children are still playing in the mud, but Xia Xia knows how to make a living with her brother. Xia Xia is really the cutest girl in the world."
Xia Xia's cheeks turned red instantly.
"Unlike mom, who can't do anything." Jiang Ningning lowered her eyes, her face showing a sad look: "You guys didn't even want to take me with you when you went to find dad."
The two glutinous rice dumplings were in a panic.
Xia Xia jumped off the stool first and grabbed Jiang Ningning's arm, "Mom, my brother didn't abandon you. We plan to go find Dad and come back so that we can fill our stomachs."
This grab happened to catch the spot where Tian Cuifen had slapped her, and this time it really hurt so much that Jiang Ningning burst into tears.
She seemed extremely sad, and her bright red lips turned pale from being bitten by her.
"Don't cry, Mom. My brother will take you away." Xia Xia pulled her brother with a sour face in panic.
Manman was upset and couldn't bear to see Jiang Ningning crying, so he gave in again and again, "But Comrade Jiang must promise not to tell grandma. If grandma knows, I will definitely not be able to leave."
Jiang Ningning nodded firmly, "Okay, Mom promises you."
Now that you have decided to leave, cut the Gordian knot. To avoid the old lady coming to her senses and knocking on the door with her son and husband.
"You guys pack your bags, and Mom will go out and try to collect the money for the trip."
Jiang Ningning got up and walked out. Just now, she suddenly thought of how to make money quickly.
As soon as my hand touched the door handle, a small hand grabbed my collar.
"I have secretly saved a lot of money, which should be enough for the travel expenses." Manman lowered his eyes, as if he had made some decision.
Then he turned and ran into the room, dug out an oil-paper bag from under the bed, opened it and held it in front of Jiang Ningning.
This was the last time he trusted his mother.
"There was 1.65 yuan in it, and three food coupons. My sister and I found a big iron pipe by the river last time, and we sold it for a lot of money. There was also the allowance my father sent me, which I saved up bit by bit."
Manman raised her head, and her clear and distinct phoenix eyes stared straight at Jiang Ningning, with a fear hidden in her eyes that she herself was not aware of.
…Afraid of being betrayed by my mother again.
…I was afraid that the courage I had finally mustered would be broken once again by my own hands.
So mom, please don't let my sister down.
If you want to hurt someone, just hurt me alone.
I'm used to it anyway...
She held her breath and clenched her fingers tightly.
This child, who is precocious and sensible, feels sorry for him.
In fact, Jiang Ningning doesn't like children very much. In her previous life, her deskmate in high school invited her to apply for a kindergarten teacher position together, but she flatly refused.
It was only at this moment that Jiang Ningning discovered that some of the naughty kids she disliked were actually born lovable.
She squatted down, folded the oil paper again and stuffed it into the little guy's pocket.
He looked stunned and assured, "Your sister risked her life to get this money, so Mom can't take it. Mom also promises that I will never let you go hungry again."
Manman stared blankly at her as she turned the doorknob and stepped out of the house.
For the first time, I felt that my mother’s figure… seemed to be very tall as well.
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Zhu family.
Aunt Zhu was a little surprised when she saw Jiang Ningning knocking on the door. "Ningning, you don't have to come all the way here to thank me. This is a gift from me as a grandmother to the children."
These words made the biological grandmother Tian Cuifen seem even more unlikeable.
Jiang Ningning looked sincere, "Aunt Zhu, I want to talk to you about something. Is it convenient for me to come in and talk?"
The tube-shaped building is not soundproof, and any slight movement in the corridor will attract the attention of the neighbors. Many people have already stretched their heads to look over here.
The two daughters-in-law of the Zhu family looked alert. Everyone knew the situation of the Jiang family. They had just been defrauded of their allowance by their mother-in-law, and the pot was about to be emptied. Why did Jiang Ningning come to visit the Zhu family at this time? I must think that my mother-in-law is kind-hearted and came to borrow food.
"Do you want to borrow some food? My husband's internship position has just been replaced by someone else, and things are going through a difficult time at home." The eldest daughter-in-law of the Zhu family unceremoniously ordered them to leave.
Aunt Zhu's face was slightly red. Facing Jiang Ningning's wet eyes, she couldn't bear to send her away, so she pulled her into the house and said, "If you have any difficulties, please tell me first."
The eldest daughter-in-law of the Zhu family stamped her feet in anger, "Mom, why did you let Jiang Ningning in? Don't let the whole family go hungry. There are so many pitiful people in the world. They have husbands who are officers in their in-laws' families. How can you be so pretentious as to pretend to be rich?"
Even the daughter-in-law disagreed and chimed in: "That's right, if she takes one bite, Ermaozi and his kids will have one less bite to eat. It's not easy for you to sympathize with Jiang Ningning, but can you bear to see your own kids starve?"
The two daughters-in-law were arguing with each other, leaving Aunt Zhu speechless. She looked back at Jiang Ningning awkwardly.
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