Chapter 6 will definitely work.
Recalling the past, Zhang Cui's gaze softened, and she picked up a large piece of food with her chopsticks and gave it to Song Lubai.
"Eat more, and shut your mouth."
Song Lubai put a piece of meat on Lin Jinyao's plate, who was still holding back her tears. "Eat, stop crying. Tell your dad tomorrow that Grandpa hit you, and ask him to back you up."
Lin Jinyao nodded with a pitiful look, feeling a little better.
Her dad loves her so much, he'll definitely support her.
Zhang Cui was almost laughing in exasperation at her daughter.
It wasn't appropriate to say it in front of Lin Jinyao, so she grabbed Song Lubai's clothes and went into the house.
"What are you trying to do? What good will it do you to sow discord? If your sister-in-law causes trouble and says unpleasant things indirectly, do you think they can blame your uncle?"
Song Lubai shrugged: "If we don't blame him, who else is to blame? It's not like someone else hit him."
Song Lubai chose to divert Zhang Cui's attention with another matter, "Mom, I went to the ward today and an aunt wanted to introduce me to a guy. My sister-in-law and the guy were getting along quite well. You need to be careful about this."
Zhang Cui's eyebrows shot up immediately upon hearing this. "What boyfriend? Why are you talking to her about him! What does that guy do? How can you talk to Liu Mei about this!"
Liu Mei is up to no good. She had previously told her daughter that the girl was from the countryside and that the girl was related to Liu Mei's family.
He's just a temporary worker in the county town, yet he dares to say it's for his daughter. No matter how fancy the terms are, they can't hide the fact that he comes from a rural background and his family is dirt poor.
Song Lubai was afraid that her mother would be tempted if she heard that the other party was a full-time employee of the department store, so she said hastily, "I heard that his conditions are just so-so. He's over 20 and still not married. If he were really good, why wouldn't he be married? Mom, don't listen to my sister-in-law's flowery words and agree to the matchmaking. I'm still young and don't have a formal job yet. There's no need to rush. I'll find a partner after I have a job. It's not urgent to wait a few more years."
In the village, there are girls and boys who get married as early as sixteen or seventeen, and some even get married as early as fourteen or fifteen. In the city, it's better; if you're not married by your early twenties, there's no rush.
Zhang Cui nodded, "You're right. If Liu Mei is too eager for that guy, there's definitely something wrong with him. She can't stand seeing you doing well."
Song Lubai snorted, "Mom, how did you figure out she had bad intentions?"
Zhang Cuibai glanced at her and tapped her on the head.
She's in her forties, how could she not see what people around her are thinking?
These blended families have a lot of troubles.
It's understandable that Lin Dahai is thinking about his ex-wife's child, but she's also thinking about her own child. If others take more than their share, she and her daughter will suffer.
Before giving birth to twins, Zhang Cui often had conflicts with Lin Dahai, and they even fought several times. She even considered divorce.
It would be a laughing stock to divorce someone so soon after getting married, and it wouldn't sound good if word got out.
Seeing that she was considering divorce, Lin Dahai became much more restrained in his behavior. In addition, she became pregnant, which is why this blended family has been able to continue to this day.
Zhang Cui took Song Lubai's words to heart, but instead of ignoring Liu Mei as Song Lubai had expected.
Her plan was to find out more about the man before making a decision.
Song Lubai doesn't seem to be too young now.
How's work going?
Song Lubai shook her head, "I don't want to go to town to teach. I'm afraid I won't be able to come back if I stay there."
For the villagers, going to work in town is a good thing, but for Song Lubai, who already lives in the city, going to town is the worst possible way out. She would rather wait and see if there are any other options.
Zhang Cui also agreed with her idea of not going to town, saying, "I'll keep an eye on the factory's recruitment situation, and you should also visit Xiao He more often."
"Alright, let's go out to eat."
Ma Xiaohe is the factory director's daughter. She and Song Lubai are classmates and good friends. Both of them are beautiful, and when they walk together in the family compound, they are a beautiful sight.
The two are so close they can share a blanket.
However, their current situations are quite different.
Ma Xiaohe has already been arranged by her father to work in the factory office, and she goes to get off work and leaves on time every day, while Song Lubai is still an unemployed youth.
Back in the main room, looking at the few dried green beans left in the lunchbox, Song Lubai's eyes lingered on her two younger brothers.
She remembered that there were two pieces of meat in her bowl, but now they were gone.
"Lin Jianshe! Lin Heping! You two are asking for a beating, aren't you!"
Lin Heping, being cunning, tried to shift the blame onto Lin Jinyao, saying, "She ate it! Not us!"
Lin Jinyao quickly waved her hands and explained, "Auntie, it wasn't me!"
Song Lubai snorted and pinched the twins' ears, "You two ate the most, so go wash the dishes later!"
The two younger brothers ate with their mouths full of oil, feeling very pleased with themselves for getting a good deal, and didn't resist, just humming in agreement.
Zhang Cui pretended not to see Song Lubai treating the two of them.
She knew that if she tried to stop her, Song Lubai would always have a bunch of reasons to give her.
Anyway, washing dishes and doing laundry isn't heavy work, so if Song Lubai can get them to do it, then let her do it.
At the hospital.
Lin Shuhong placed the warmed rice on the table.
Liu Mei waved, "Help me up, I need to go to the restroom."
The child is sleeping soundly in bed. Because he is weak, he doesn't fuss much and his whimpers are very soft, making him very easy to take care of.
Reassured, Liu Mei left the child in the ward and tugged at Lin Shuhong's arm, signaling him to follow.
Lin Shuhong immediately understood that she had something to say.
Once inside the stairwell, Lin Shuhong asked, "What's wrong? What's the matter?"
Liu Mei's eyes lit up as she said, "The aunt Li who's in the bed opposite mine, her nephew is a full-time employee at a department store. He's a purchasing agent, can drive, and is handsome. He's also the right age. I'm thinking of marrying Xingchun to her nephew. What do you think? Xingchun is the prettiest girl in our village."
"Go to my parents' house tomorrow and ask Xingchun to take care of me for a few days. I'll try to get Sister Li to bring her nephew over so the two of them can meet and get to know each other."
Seeing that her husband didn't speak, Liu Mei pinched him. "If my family members are doing well, it will help us too, won't it? My parents in the village always think of us. They live a tight life themselves, but they still remember to send us anything good they have."
"Ask yourself honestly, is your father better to us or my parents?"
Lin Shuhong was persuaded and felt that his wife made sense: "If it really works out, it would be a good thing. The key question is where she will stay when she comes? Dad's place is already packed, and it's not convenient for her to eat or drink there."
Song Lubai's house only has two bedrooms. The one Zhang Cui and her partner sleep in is a bit smaller. The larger one is divided into two spaces by a curtain. Song Lubai's bed is only one meter wide. With one big person and one small person squeezed in, there is no room for a third person.
Liu Mei completely ignored this point, only thinking about getting her niece from her maternal family to marry into the city.
It's not easy for boys in the village to settle down and start a career in the city, but girls can change their social standing simply by getting married.
If I succeed, I can help my family.
Liu Mei is the most successful example.
Her niece, Xingchun, is beautiful; she'll definitely succeed!
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