Chapter 170 Don’t be so distant with me
When Shen Xiaobin returned, Shen Meng gave him two books, which were what Mingliang had learned and would not need, as well as two notebooks and a pen. Shen Xiaobin looked embarrassed when he put them away. He even wanted to put them on the table secretly and pretend that he had forgotten to take them, but Shen Meng twisted his ear and scolded him.

"I'm not asking you to take the imperial examination. I'm asking you to learn a few more words, but you're still resisting. Is it that easy to work in a textile factory? Most of the people there have been to school and were assigned there. Some may even be children of textile factory workers. You'll get to know so many people in the future, and you won't be able to write something when they ask you to. Isn't that embarrassing? Besides, I asked you to take this job, so you can't embarrass me."

After hearing this, Wang Guizhi clenched her fist and hit her son twice.

"Xiong Laozi, your sister is doing this for your own good. This is a good job, other people's ancestral graves would be on fire but they can't get it. You are so anxious just because you can read. Xiaobin, if you don't want to make progress, your sister and brother-in-law will be embarrassed. If you make it difficult for your sister and brother-in-law, I will definitely not let you go."

Shen Xiaobin's face froze and he quickly put the paper, pen and textbook in his arms.

"I understand, sister. I will study hard. If there is anything I don't understand, I will ask the knowledgeable people in the village. I will definitely not embarrass you."

"it is good."

When Shen Meng and Lu Zhenping sent the Shen family to the gate of the courtyard, Wang Guizhi pulled her over and took out thirty yuan from her pocket and handed it to her.

"My daughter, I have kept a record of all the money you have given to the family. This time your brother is getting engaged, and you helped buy a watch and a bicycle. Your parents owe you enough. Take this money, and wait until your brother's affairs are settled. Your parents and your brother and sister-in-law will work hard for two years and try to pay off the debt as soon as possible and return all the money you gave."

Shen Meng quickly pushed it back and stuffed the money into her clothes pocket.

"Mom, what are you doing? We have finally made our life more enjoyable. Why are you giving me money? If you have money, why don't you treat my two sisters-in-law better and let them buy some decent gifts to take back to their parents' home, so that they don't get scolded every time they go back. Xiaobin is my brother, and the brothers and sisters-in-law can help and donate money. There is no reason for me, as the elder sister, to have money and live comfortably, which will make things difficult for you and dad, right?"

"Xiao Meng, that's not what I meant. After all, you have become a monk. If you always take money from your family, how can a son-in-law not have any objections after a long time? And your parents-in-law, no matter how wrong they are, they are still Zhenping's parents. You can't treat them differently. You should still be filial to them. The New Year is coming soon. Remember to buy something for your parents-in-law. Tsk, don't pout and listen to your mother!"

Shen Meng laughed it off. She had already given a wave of gifts to Lu Zhenping's comrades-in-arms during the reunion. All she needed to do was to give a meat dish during the New Year. She would not give anything else to that old woman Liu Sanjin!
"Alright, alright, I got it. Hurry up and get on the oxcart. It's so cold, and it will be dark by the time we get home. I don't want this money. I only want money to build a house. I'm not in a hurry. Just give it to me when you have money at home. Lu Zhenping won't have any objections. He would like you to spend more of his money so that he can feel at ease. When you return to the army, he won't be too relieved to have you take care of the three of us."

Besides, she had plenty of space for these things and they were not worth anything at all. Seeing her daughter's perfunctory attitude, Wang Guizhi felt angry, happy and helpless.

On the twenty-eighth day of the lunar year, when every household was frying meatballs, making cakes, boiling oil and visiting relatives, a bunch of relatives came to the old courtyard, and everyone gathered around Zhou Jiaojiao and Lu Jiaxuan to talk. One was the director of the commune, and the other was about to go to work in a textile factory. The two people with iron rice bowls were naturally the center of attention. Wu Xianglan was busy in the kitchen alone, and she was so dirty that she finally prepared a table of food, but Liu Sanjin ordered her to borrow tables and chairs from the big room, which made her stomach ache. After Shen Meng finished listening to her complaints, her eyes and eyebrows were full of smiles, and she stretched out her hand to greet Lu Mingyang.

"Mingyang, take your brothers and sisters to deliver all the things your second aunt needs. Don't stay there. Your father will be cooking soon. Hurry back to eat!"

"Got it, mother. Second aunt, you take a rest. We will go and bring something to you."

Wu Xianglan was so moved that she was almost dead. She was really blinded by greed in the past. Why would she always think of making things difficult for her sister-in-law?
Mingyang and several others carried benches and rushed towards the old courtyard. Their mother had said that they had to collect New Year's money during the Chinese New Year. There were many relatives at home, and they could ask for New Year's money in front of everyone. Their grandparents would not refuse to give it to them. If they didn't, they could make a scene. Whoever had the ability to ask for the New Year's money could keep it and didn't have to hand it in. They had been waiting for this opportunity!
"Hurry up and drink some orange juice. I bought this at the supply and marketing cooperative when I went to the county last time. It was very popular and I almost didn't get it. The supply and marketing cooperative in the county is really big, much bigger than the one in the commune. When you go to the county, go shopping there too. You can buy whatever you want."

Wu Xianglan took a sip. Hmm, it was delicious and sweet. She looked at the half bag of orange powder with her eyes full of longing.

"Xianglan, I have another pack at home. You can take this pack back and let Yongqiang and Yongli have a good taste. But you have to take it out. If the old lady sees it, she will definitely give it to you."

"This, this is not good, sister-in-law, how can I take such a precious thing from you, you should keep it and give it to the child."

When Wu Xianglan refused, her heart ached. If it were in the past, she would have accepted it in secret. But now, she couldn't do that. Shen Meng had been very good to her. If she kept shamelessly accepting her things, how could she follow her in the future!
Shen Meng sighed and put half a bag of orange powder directly in her arms.

"Just take it if I tell you to. Don't be so formal with me. I just heard you say that Jiaojiao took all the relatives to her room. Her room is where I and the kids used to live. It's small and shabby. With so many people here, she's not afraid of losing something. If someone can't resist the temptation and steals something and puts it in their pants, who would have thought of that? Sigh, let me say that those thugs in my uncle's family are really good!"

Wu Xianglan's heart tightened when she heard this. Yes, those people from her uncle's family didn't come to visit relatives every time they came. They were clearly here to collect money. If they took away Zhou Jiaojiao's notification letter from the textile factory, wouldn't it ruin her future?
"Well, sister-in-law, there are still a lot of things to do at home. I won't chat with you anymore. I have to go back quickly. I'll take this orange powder. Thank you, sister-in-law."

Shen Meng smiled and sent people to the gate of the courtyard. After waiting for a while, she saw Mingyang and a group of brothers and sisters walking towards her house with their chests puffed out and as proud and victorious as roosters.

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