Chapter 429 Training
"Lin Shuhong, when we were living together, you were the one in charge. Now, after so many years, I never thought you would be the one being suppressed by a woman's words. Will you pay child support or not? Say something."
In the past, Liu Mei was actually the one who made the decisions about the household between Liu Mei and Lin Shuhong.
When Lin Shuhong is determined, he can take charge of things. For example, right now, he's telling the jumping-up Wang Xiu to shut up.
Wang Xiu felt that having given birth to a son for Lin Shuhong allowed her to stand tall, and she understood in her heart that Lin Shuhong was the pillar of the family, and her four children would have to rely on Lin Shuhong in the future.
Lin Shuhong closed the door, lowered the volume of sounds inside, and the neighbors outside could no longer hear any noise from Lin Shuhong's house.
Inside the house, Liu Mei immediately asked for three hundred yuan.
Not to mention Wang Xiu, even Lin Shuhong wouldn't agree, because he didn't have that much.
Liu Mei pointed at Wang Xiu, who was flushed and anxious, and said, "Let her take the child out. This is between the two of us."
Wang Xiu glared at Lin Shuhong and said, "That's all we have. If you're willing to give it all up, give it all to her. That way you can have peace of mind. Our whole family will live with you from now on. As long as you're willing to give up Jinchao, I have no objection."
Wang Xiu said this through gritted teeth.
Once the room was quiet, Liu Mei said aggressively, "You took away the things that were buried under the stone before, didn't you? Those things are used to raise other people's children. Lin Shuhong, you're going backwards."
Lin Shuhong frowned and said, "I didn't take them. Those things are yours. You and your daughter can keep them for yourselves from now on."
Liu Mei slammed her hand on the table: "You're talking nonsense! You took it and you're still denying it? I've already gone back, and there's nothing left inside. You took it and you're afraid to admit it."
Lin Shuhong felt wronged, and the two argued until their faces turned red.
Finally, Lin Shuhong swore that he hadn't taken it, and Liu Mei reluctantly believed him.
But where did the things go? Who discovered them and took them?
Liu Mei harbored resentment in her heart.
Those things were supposed to be her source of confidence for the rest of her life, but now they've vanished without a trace!
After discussing that issue, the two began to talk about child support.
After much haggling, Liu Mei finally got 150 yuan.
"Let Jinyao stay here for a while, and I'll take her away once I find a place to settle her."
"Lin Shuhong, you've wronged me for the rest of your life. I wonder what good you'll get from raising other people's children in the future."
Lin Shuhong was too lazy to argue with her.
Whether life is good or bad is not up to Liu Mei to decide.
Lin Jinyao hates him and doesn't get along with Wang Xiu and her son. Liu Mei only has this one child, so she will definitely not mistreat her in the future.
One hundred and fifty yuan was a lot of money; he felt he had done right by Liu Mei and her son.
After the matter was settled, Liu Mei took Lin Jinyao to find Officer Li, whom she loathed.
It was this cadre Li who arranged the marriage for Lin Shuhong. If it weren't for her, her daughter wouldn't have been bullied by Wang Xiu.
Despite the hatred gnashing in her heart, Liu Mei knelt down before Officer Li with a sorrowful expression as she closed the door and entered Officer Li's house.
Officer Li was startled and quickly pulled her up, saying, "What are you doing? You're ruining my good fortune!"
Liu Mei stood up, wiping away her tears, and said, "I've heard everything from Jin Yao. If it weren't for you, I don't know how much hardship Jin Yao would have endured these past few years. I'm her own mother, but I'm powerless to take care of her. I don't know how to thank you enough..."
Liu Mei's earnest words left Officer Li feeling quite uneasy.
"That's my fault. If I hadn't introduced Wang Xiu to Lin Shuhong, Jin Yao wouldn't be having such a hard time. It's my fault."
Liu Mei hurriedly said, "What does it have to do with you? No matter who Lin Shuhong marries, as long as Jin Yao has a stepmother, her life won't be easy. If he wants a son, he'll have to marry another woman sooner or later. What does it have to do with you?"
Liu Mei's words made Officer Li feel much better.
These past few days she has been reflecting on herself, realizing that she was the one who harmed Lin Jinyao.
Liu Mei continued, "I don't have a place to stay yet. Once I find a job in the city, I'll be able to take care of Jin Yao. I'll need you to look after Jin Yao at the factory, otherwise I'm afraid Wang Xiu will bully her."
Officer Li nodded and assured her, "Don't worry about that. I don't have a daughter, but I've always treated Jinyao like my own. I support her going to high school, and after she finishes high school, I'll see if I can send her to university. Since she calls me godmother, I will definitely treat her well in the future."
This is the guarantee that Liu Mei was waiting for.
As long as Officer Li and her husband are willing to help, Lin Jinyao's future will be incredibly bright. Once her daughter goes to university and gets a decent job after graduation, with her daughter's looks, she won't have to worry about finding a man who is good in every way.
Once her daughter is living a good life, why would she worry about not having a good life herself?
Liu Mei said to Lin Jinyao, "Jinyao, kneel down and kowtow to your godfather and godmother. Promise them that no matter what happens in the future, you will be filial to them. My daughter, Liu Mei's daughter, will never be an ungrateful person."
The last sentence was spoken with such determination and unwavering resolve that even Li's husband, Sun Pei, was somewhat moved.
Liu Mei looks like a weathered and uneducated woman, but she is a grateful person.
Lin Jinyao listened to Liu Mei, knelt down and kowtowed to her godparents, and made a promise.
Thus, Liu Mei's goal was successfully achieved.
Liu Mei led Lin Jinyao to a secluded spot on the playground and praised her, "You did a great job before. Even though you disliked her, you still spoke well of her. Once they find a way to get you into university, we won't have to say nice things to them anymore."
Lin Jinyao nodded vigorously, "It was originally her responsibility to pay for it."
She had no choice before.
When she was going through a tough time, only Officer Li was willing to help her, but her predicament was caused by her godmother.
She should be responsible for her future life!
Liu Mei breathed a sigh of relief.
All those previous promises were utter bullshit!
Her daughter can only be filial to her! Her daughter only has her as a mother!
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The Sixteenth Regiment.
After becoming the team leader, Song Lubai's workload was not heavy. In the past, she had to go to the workshop often, but now she doesn't need to go every day because the food workshop and the shoemaking class have people who can handle things independently.
In recent years, the regiment has been doing well, and the 16th Regiment has become a model regiment in the division. However, Wei Yang, who had just returned from a meeting at the division headquarters, was somewhat absent-minded.
Seeing that he was even eating absentmindedly, Song Lubai nudged him with her elbow, "What's wrong with you? You've been unhappy ever since you came back."
Wei Zhao also looked over.
To be honest, she didn't even notice that Wei Yang was in a bad mood, because Wei Yang is much better at controlling his emotions now than before. She felt that Wei Yang was no different from before.
Over the years as a regimental commander, Wei Yang has become increasingly mature and composed.
At this point, he shook his head and said, "It's nothing, it's just that I might have to be transferred to another regiment in the future."
Song Lubai felt that the stir-fried wild mushrooms and meat didn't taste good today.
She put down her chopsticks and said, "It's not a promotion to the division headquarters, it's a transfer to another regiment?"
Wei Yang nodded slightly.
The division leaders spoke with him privately. In principle, he could be promoted, just like Feng Gang, but because of his age, the higher-ups wanted him to gain more experience for a few more years.
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