Chapter 147: Please have pity on me
After the two people left, Lu Zhenping didn't say anything for a while. Shen Meng held Lu Mingkai and stayed quietly by his side without disturbing him. At noon, Mingyang and a few others left school with their schoolbags. When they got home, the three of them took out certificates from their schoolbags.
"Mom, look, I got third place. Teacher Zheng told me to work hard and my grades will improve next year."
"And me, and me, I got first place, and my brother got fourth place. Mom, let me show you."
Mingyang was the last one to take out his certificate. He didn't do as well as his younger brothers and sisters, and his face was a little depressed. Shen Meng was very happy holding the three medals.
"Oh, my son, you're amazing. You did so well in the exam. You really made me proud. I must show off when I go out today. My son is really hardworking. Mingyang did well in the exam. But mother has to say something to you. Don't think about helping the family when you go home. You've missed your studies. Let's rent a ox cart and go to the county town. We'll have a good day. You can buy whatever you want. After the New Year, I'll go to work, and we won't have to worry about expenses."
"I know, mother."
Mingyang's face turned red. He felt that his mother had found a step for him. His mood instantly improved a lot. His mother really loved him.
"Lu Zhenping, what are you doing standing there? Hurry up and find a hammer and hang the children's award certificates in the middle of the main room. When people come to visit during the New Year, they can see how hard our three children have worked. Oh, I'm so happy. So, at noon, mother will cook and you all can go and play. In the afternoon, the village will distribute grain and slaughter pigs, so you all can go and see the excitement."
"Hey!" Mingliang said and then pulled Mingyang, "Brother, mother is cooking. Finally, we don't have to eat father's cooking. Hehehe..." Before he finished laughing, he looked up and saw Lu Zhenping looking at him with a hammer. He immediately shrank his shoulders.
After Shen Meng finished speaking, she took out a lot of snacks from the closet and put them on the table for them to eat. Shen Meng never restricted them in this regard, but recently Mingyang lost a front tooth, so she began to restrict the children from eating sweets.
"Eat less sweets, don't damage your teeth."
"I know, mother, mother is so kind."
Lu Mingkai, who was eating and drinking for free, grabbed a honeydew and stuffed it into his mouth.
"Mother is so kind!"
Shen Meng smiled happily and went to the kitchen humming a little song. Before she left, she asked them not to go to the kitchen, and she would cook lunch today.
Lu Zhenping didn't listen to her, and fetched two buckets of water for her before leaving. How could a father not be happy when his child was successful?
When nailing the award certificate on the wall, he repeatedly confirmed whether it was nailed crooked.
Seeing that he just said hello to Shen Meng and went out, when he went home, he saw the photo of Shen Meng hanging on the wall. She said that she had sent him a letter with photos of the children. He thought of taking his wife and children to the county town during the New Year to take a family photo.
In the kitchen, after cleaning the pot, Shen Meng lit the stove, heated the oil, and stir-fried a dish of lamb with chili peppers and another dish of Chinese cabbage with basil.
After adding water to the big pot over there, he took out the white flour steamed buns from the space and heated them in the pot.
After the two large portions of dishes were fried, they were placed on the table first. The pot was cleaned, and the sautéed meat slices were put in, followed by vermicelli after adding water. After the pot was boiled, spinach, radish balls, sesame oil, salt and pepper were directly put in. After thickening the sauce, two handfuls of firewood were added to the stove. After the pot rolled twice, a few eggs were beaten into the pot, the pot was covered and the steamer was put on. The two mild dishes were placed on the steamer before she turned off the fire.
"Mingyang, go out and call your dad, it's time for dinner!"
"Hey~."
Mingyang got the message and stood up quickly, put away all the snacks, biscuits and candies, even the candy that Lu Mingkai had just hidden in his palm, and put them all in the cupboard.
"It's time for dinner, your teeth are still growing, don't be naughty, Mingfang wash his hands, and don't give him delicious food."
Lu Mingkai pouted and was about to howl, but Lu Mingyang pointed at him and immediately held back.
Mingfang was very soft-hearted. In the past, she would give Lu Mingkai whatever he wanted, but seeing her brother's leaky teeth, she didn't dare to secretly give Mingkai candy.
"Look at my brother, his teeth have all fallen out. He can't eat good food. He can't even chew meat. This afternoon, our village will distribute meat. Mom must make delicious food. If you break your teeth, you won't be able to eat good food."
Lu Mingkai thought about his elder brother's front teeth falling out. He had to tilt his head to chew meat. He immediately covered his mouth. He didn't want to lose his teeth!
The lunch was very satisfying. Lu Zhenping ate five steamed buns and two bowls of meatball soup in one breath.
"It's so cold today. Drinking a cup of hot soup will make you feel comfortable."
"Well, do you want to go and see the meat being distributed in the afternoon?"
Shen Meng nodded vigorously. "Of course we have to go. Although our family can't get much food and meat, there are many children in the village who go to school, but not many can get certificates. We have three children, and they are all among the top few. I have to show off."
After hearing what Shen Meng said, the three children blushed and felt very embarrassed, but they were very happy in their hearts, and they picked up the vegetables much faster.
Shen Meng blinked and said, "Xiaobin asked me to ask you last time, when are you going to the mountains to hunt game? Take him with you." Lu
Zhenping glanced outside and said, "In two days, let's go when it snows. Then let Jiasheng go with us."
"Okay!"
There were a lot of people in the threshing ground in the afternoon. Some were chatting around the fire, some were lining up to get food, some were waiting to have pigs slaughtered, and some children were playing and fighting in the threshing ground. It was very lively.
When Zhou Jiaojiao came over with her belly that was not yet noticeable, Shen Meng was eating melon seeds with several good friends including Shirley and Xie Jing.
"Sister-in-law, Jing, you guys are here so early!"
"Of course, you're here early in the morning. How come you're here with your child?"
Wang Lianhua is a good person. Seeing that Shen Meng didn't say anything for a long time, she replied.
"Distributing food and slaughtering pigs is a big event in the village. I just want to go out for some fresh air. Daya Niang is here too. Well, you've been working with me for almost a year, so you must be able to get a lot of food and meat."
Yu Shirley has never treated her well. Now that she is the master of her own house, she wants to pick on everyone.
"Thank you so much, but it's a pity that I can't be in the same group with you next year. Otherwise, please have pity on me and don't go to the county to work. Just work with me at home. With you, I will never have to worry about food and drink for the rest of my life."
Zhou Jiaojiao: "..."
She wanted to talk to Shen Meng about changing jobs in front of all these people, but after Yu Shirley confronted her, how could she open her mouth!!!
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