Chapter 88 The Little Scoundrel's Dark Moonlight Educated Youth 23
Wang Jie felt an indescribable sense of grievance. She took a deep breath and said, "Auntie, I suddenly remembered that I have something else to do tonight, so I won't be able to have dinner with you."
After Wang Jie finished speaking, she turned and left, leaving Li Mingjia stomping her feet in the same place. "Mom, why didn't you discuss such a big thing with me?"
Lu Xiaoqin blinked, looking innocent. "What? Can't I make my own decisions about my job?"
Li Mingjia opened his mouth, because Wang Jie had discussed with him not long ago that his mother was old, and after she married into the family, she could take over her mother's job and let her mother stay at home to help them take care of the children and enjoy a peaceful life.
But his mother gave the job to Mingzhu without saying a word. Wang Jie was a sensitive person, and she would definitely feel that her family did not value her enough.
But he couldn't say all this out loud. If his mother knew, she would think that Wang Jie was coveting her mother-in-law's job because she didn't marry into the family, and she would definitely be dissatisfied with Wang Jie.
Thinking of this, Li Mingjia hesitated and could only sigh, "That's not what I meant."
Seeing Li Mingjia chasing in the direction Wang Jie left, Lu Xiaoqin closed the door and said with a stern face, "Let's not wait for your brother. Let's eat first."
Judging from what happened today, it was a good thing that she had given the job to Mingzhu in advance. Otherwise, she would have had to agree to Wang Jie's request, whether she agreed or not.
If possible, she really didn't want Wang Jie to be her daughter-in-law, but her son had fallen for her. If she tried to stop him, it would only backfire and she might even end up being resented by her son.
Li Mingjia jogged along and finally caught up with Wang Jie. He grabbed Wang Jie's hand and panted, "Walk slower, wait for me."
Wang Jie shook off Li Mingjia's hand and choked up, "What did you tell me? You clearly promised to let your mother give me the job."
Li Mingjia sighed, "I didn't know my mom had given her job to Mingzhu!"
Wang Jie's eyes welled up with tears. "I don't care about this job, but I care about your family's attitude towards me. Your mother knew that I was still a temporary worker, so how could she give the job to your sister without discussing it with us?"
Li Mingjia hugged Wang Jie in his arms and said with a smile, "My mother is worried about Mingzhu being alone in the countryside, unfamiliar with the place. Don't be angry. There are many opportunities in the factory. Sooner or later, you will be able to become a regular employee. At most, we can give her some more gifts."
Wang Jie knew the job had been handed over, leaving no room for maneuver. But she remained unconvinced, and she flirted with Li Mingjia. "I just feel bad for you. Don't you think about how little you earn a month? How will we be able to support a child once we have one? If I become a regular employee, I'll earn a few more yuan a month, which will help ease your burden."
After finishing her meal, Shen Xinran ate peanuts on the sofa. In her opinion, Wang Jie had completely resented her. But she didn't mind. After two years with Wei Ping'an, she hadn't learned anything else, but she had definitely learned his thick skin.
She felt sorry for Lu Xiaoqin, who had such a petty daughter-in-law. If her son was a bit more sensible, it would be fine. But if he was still ignorant, it would be a disaster for her.
Thinking about it this way, Wei Ping'an was indeed foresighted. Why have children? They are just here to collect debts. It would be better to get a sterilization.
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Shen Xinran started working on the assembly line at her textile factory. After a day's work, she had only one thought: she was tired, even more tired than working at the factory.
You can stop and rest if you are tired at work, but here if you are slow, you will be criticized by the team leader.
Wang Jie still married Li Mingjia and moved into the Li family. Every day, she said the most to Shen Xinran: "I'm not as lucky as my sister-in-law. I'm just a temporary worker, working at most 20 days a month."
Every time Shen Xinran heard this, she felt envious and jealous. Because every month, she didn't want to go to work for more than 20 days. She really wanted to tell Wang Jie that this blessing was given to her, but she didn't want it.
After working in the textile factory for two years, Shen Xinran felt that her resentment could nourish an evil sword immortal.
Because she thought every day, "May the world be destroyed!" She didn't want to go to this class for a single day.
After finally enduring six days, Shen Xinran finally got a day off. As soon as she got home, she fell on the wooden sofa.
Lu Xiaoqin found it funny and said, "I worked for 30 years before, how come I didn't feel tired?"
"I'm tired, really tired!" Shen Xinran forced herself to stand up. She didn't know why, but she always felt that she was out of tune with this hardworking world.
Lu Xiaoqin walked up to Shen Xinran and said with a smile: "Your dad said there is a young man in his factory who seems to be a good person. Why don't you go meet him tomorrow!"
Upon hearing this, Shen Xinran quickly shook his head, "I only have one day off every six days. I'm going to sleep in tomorrow."
Lu Xiaoqin smiled and glared at Shen Xinran, "You've never gotten married, so do you really expect me and your father to support you for the rest of your life? I've already made an appointment for you. The young man's name is Hong Wenjun. You can meet him tomorrow at noon and have lunch."
Lu Xiaoqin said so much, but Shen Xinran only heard three words clearly, "What did you say his name was? Hong Wenjun?"
Lu Xiaoqin nodded.
Shen Xinran's brows knitted together, and a hint of annoyance was revealed in his tone, "Alright, I'll go."
Others may not go, but Hong Wenjun must go, because this Hong Wenjun is Li Mingzhu's second husband.
He liked gambling and later ended up in jail because of it.
Lu Xiaoqin's appointment was at the state-owned hotel in the north of the city.
After getting up the next day, Shen Xinran packed up simply and went to the state-owned restaurant. She chose a seat by the window and waited, but Hong Wenjun was nowhere to be found.
Seeing that it was already half an hour past the agreed time and Shen Xinran was about to leave, Hong Wenjun came over.
He walked up to Shen Xinran, looked her up and down like she was a commodity, and chuckled, "You must be Li Mingzhu, right? You're pretty good-looking."
Is this something a normal person could say? Shen Xinran smiled stiffly, and just assumed that Hong Wenjun was praising her.
Hong Wenjun sat down opposite Shen Xinran and said seriously, "I'm sure you know my conditions. I'm a worker in a steel factory and I can earn 35 yuan a month."
Shen Xinran nodded and began to follow the procedures. "I work in a textile factory, and I earn thirty dollars a month. I have an older brother and a younger brother."
Hong Wenjun continued, "My requirements are not high. After you marry me, you can sell your job and focus on taking care of your husband and children at home. I can give you ten yuan a month for pocket money."
Shen Xinran widened his eyes in surprise, "Although you are ugly, you have beautiful dreams!"
Hong Wenjun frowned, "How can you talk like that! Don't you see, you're already 22 years old? Besides me, who else would be willing to marry an old girl like you?"
"I'm old?" Shen Xinran was almost laughing out of anger. She pointed at her nose, still a little bit unbelieving.
She turned around and saw a familiar figure outside the window. The policy had been relaxed a year ago. Shouldn't Wei Ping'an be doing business in Hai City now? Why was he in Jing City?
Worried that Wei Ping'an might see her, Shen Xinran quickly lowered her head, not daring to say a word.
Hong Wenjun continued chattering, "I heard everything. You went to the countryside a few years ago, and then you were delayed. Your mother gave you this job. It's okay for the two of us to live together, as long as we're suitable. I don't mind your age..."
As the light in front of him was blocked by someone, Hong Wenjun frowned and said coldly: "There are people here, please go sit somewhere else, we refuse to share the table."
Wei Pingan looked at Shen Xinran, who had almost buried his head on the table, and smiled faintly, "But I saw someone I know."
After he finished speaking, he sat down next to Shen Xinran, his smile suddenly widening, "You said so, Mingzhu."
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