Chapter 143: Think about the children
Shen Meng carried two pairs of big-toed cotton shoes and a pound of brown sugar into the old courtyard. When she entered the courtyard, she was still a little dazed, as if she hadn't been here for a long time. As soon as she got here, she saw Zhou Jiaojiao coming out with a basin of water, which almost splashed on her.
"Oh, sister-in-law, I'm sorry, I didn't see you, are you okay?"
Shen Meng met her eyes that were about to smile, and it was obvious that she was doing it on purpose, and she was still pretending to be nice to her.
"It's okay. There's nothing to be afraid of with just a little water. Your eldest brother just bought me a pair of officer boots. They look nice, comfortable and warm. He bought them at the Friendship Store in Haicheng. Most people can't get them. Look, he also bought a pair of sturdy big-toed cotton shoes for my parents. As a son and a daughter-in-law, the most important thing you should do is to respect your parents. Now that Jiaxuan has been promoted to a regular employee, you will soon have a stable job. I wonder if you have bought anything for your parents?"
Liu Sanjin, who came out of the house after hearing the noise, froze. Her youngest son had been working for so long, but except for the five yuan salary he gave her in the first month, he never gave her a penny, let alone things. She hadn't received a penny.
Zhou Jiaojiao listened to the footsteps, turned around and saw Liu Sanjin with a bad face. She hurriedly said, "Mom, don't listen to what your sister-in-law said. Jiaxuan said that he would buy you a headscarf after receiving your salary this month. Don't you like the maroon headscarf? He has already picked it and is waiting to give it to you during the Chinese New Year!"
After hearing what she said, Liu Sanjin's expression softened. When he saw Shen Meng coming over with a lot of bags, his smile became even bigger.
"Xiao Meng is here. Why did you bring so many things?"
"Mom, I'm not here to bring something to Xianglan and He. The children were hungry and sleepy yesterday, and Zhenping wanted to send my brother and the others, so he couldn't come. Look, these are the big-toed cotton shoes that Zhenping brought from Haicheng specifically for you and Dad. The lining is made of rabbit fur, and the toe is made of top-grain cowhide. You and Dad should try them on first. This is the lavender headscarf I bought for you at the supply and marketing cooperative. I'm a kind-hearted person, and I bought it for you in a hurry because it was getting cold. It’s over, but it doesn’t look like you have to wait any longer. Your face will be chapped by the time you get back. I’ll give this brown sugar to Xianglan. It’s not easy for her to take care of the child alone. Don’t let her quarrel with Jiahe again, which will give your parents a headache. "
Liu Sanjin looked at Shen Meng in surprise. She thought that her eldest daughter-in-law must have been possessed by a ghost, otherwise how could she care so much about her, especially when she said it so beautifully. She glanced at the rising sun. Well, it was rising from the east.
"Mom, Zhenping and I remembered that you quarreled over the children. Several children praised you very much last night. I’ll give this to you. I’ll go see Xianglan."
Zhou Jiaojiao was disgusted enough, so she was too lazy to deal with Liu Sanjin anymore and didn’t have to disgust herself anymore.
Liu Sanjin was very happy to have received so many things. Although he was reluctant to give up the half pound of brown sugar, he couldn't argue with Shen Meng now, otherwise what would he do if the things in his hand were taken away again?
Wu Xianglan was knitting a sweater. She heard the voices outside, but she pretended not to hear them. She had a clear understanding of Shen Meng. This person was a person who clearly distinguished between gratitude and resentment. It was much better to follow such a person than to follow Zhou Jiaojiao.
"Sister-in-law is here?"
"I came to give gifts to my parents, and I also brought you some brown sugar, and some coconut candies for Yongqiang and Yongli. These are from Haicheng, and we don't have them here. I brought more, so you can have a taste."
Wu Xianglan's face lit up with joy. Seeing Shen Meng's sincere eyes, she was a little at a loss. She wiped her hands on her clothes and took the things given by Shen Meng. She put the brown sugar on the table, and she peeled two coconut candies and stuffed one for Yongqiang and Yongli, then turned her head to look at Shen Meng.
"I'm so sorry, sister-in-law. You came, but why did you bring so many things?"
"I'm their aunt, and it's only right that I give them some good things. Besides, these two children are also pitiful."
Oh! ! !
Shen Meng touched her chest. She was so upset that she said such hateful words.
When Wu Xianglan heard her say this, she immediately thought of her husband who often went out to find someone he liked. She felt sour in her heart. She had been married to the Lu family for so long, but few people really cared about her. Only Shen Meng, the eldest sister-in-law, could give her a pound of brown sugar in one go.
She used to see Shen Meng often giving Xie Jing delicious food. She was envious. Now that it was her turn, she realized that such sincere care was much better than just saying nice things. She felt very touched.
"Sister-in-law, what you said hits the nail on the head. That bastard Jiahe has never cared about the three of us. He has been making trouble one after another. He even wants to go find that vixen Liu Suqin. I feel so sad!"
Shen Meng: "......."
Why are you sad? You have made money every time you made trouble because of this incident. Now you are wearing a new cotton-padded jacket. I see you are very happy!
"Sister-in-law knows, sister-in-law understands. Today, in addition to giving you things, I also want to advise you. You don't think about yourself in everything, but you should think more about the two children. They are getting older, but you don't want to send them to school, and you don't hope that they can succeed and have a good future like their uncle. Xianglan, everything is fake, and having money in your hands is real!"
Wu Xianglan paused in her crying, and her eyes were shining when she looked at Shen Meng. She was not smart, but there was a smart person in front of her. She was also a mother, how could she not hope for the best for her children!
"Sister-in-law, are you willing to help me? Are you willing to give me the quota in the textile factory?"
Shen Meng: "......."
What are you dreaming about? It's just dawn! ! !
"I am not the only one in our family who has the quota. We have four children and the expenses are high. But Jiaojiao is different. Jiaojiao is pregnant. Will she have to go to work with a big belly next year? Besides, Jiahe is now a regular employee. One person earns money and two people eat. In addition, mother helps from time to time. You are the only one in the family... Well, it would be fine if Jiahe felt sorry for you three, but for him, think about it carefully. That's all I can say."
After Shen Meng left, Wu Xianglan sat alone for a long time, looking at Yongqiang and Yongli on the kang. She decided to be cruel for once. What her sister-in-law said was right. Jiaojiao was pregnant. Even if she had the quota for the worker, she could only work a few days. Wouldn't this add burden to the textile factory?
Another thing is that Zhou Jiaojiao has a close relationship with the wife of the director of the textile factory. Even if she loses this quota, she will definitely have other job opportunities, but she can't. She is just a country woman. If she doesn't have this opportunity, she will never be able to let her two children live a good life. The notice is anonymous.
Wu Xianglan's eyes burst into desire, greed and determination! ! !
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