Chapter 190 Two Good Things
Zhou Jiaojiao used the red dates to show off the work she had already done. After putting down the red dates, she left with a proud step. Not long after, Wu Xianglan came over with a depressed look on her face.
"Sister-in-law, you see, she has just landed a job and she is already working so hard. She is so proud of herself that she wants everyone in the village to know that she knows the wife of the director of the textile factory."
Shen Meng stopped knitting and took out a handful of melon seeds from her pocket and started playing with Zhou Jiaojiao together with Wu Xianglan.
"Who said it wasn't true? Xianglan, don't be angry. I'll go to the county town later and make sure I can arrange a job for you. So what if the textile factory director's wife arranged a job for her? The factory director's wife has no real power, and this matter is probably kept secret from others. If she has someone else, she will be gone. If others knew about this, it would break Zhou Jiaojiao's spine."
When Wu Xianglan heard that her work could be confirmed, she quickly moved the wooden stool closer to She Neng.
"Thank you, sister-in-law. I have finally come to a clear understanding after this New Year. From now on, the only things I can rely on are my own money and my two children. I can't count on the rest."
"You are right to think so, Xianglan. You were confused at the beginning. What is so good about men? Look at the father of your child. He has devoted his heart to someone. You should know that you should fight for your child's grandparents' things. Once you get them, you should protect them for the children. Otherwise, who knows who will get the advantage?"
Speaking of Lu Jiahe, Wu Xianglan's yellow teeth were about to break. She used to live frugally and would rather mistreat her children to make sure that she, a laborer, had enough to eat. But her brother, the damn thing, was quite good at pleasing people and gave all the good and fragrant things to Liu Suqin. Whenever she thought of these things, she felt like suffocating herself.
"Sister-in-law, I regret it in my heart. Not only do I regret that I didn't have enough sympathy and loved the wrong person, but I also regret that I didn't have enough eyes. It was wrong for such a woman to be a good person and treat you like that. I was really blinded by greed. Sister-in-law, I am really sorry for you."
Regardless of whether Wu Xianglan was sincere or not, Shen Meng still held her hands and said, "Xianglan, don't say that. It's all in the past. I just saw that you were having a hard time and felt sorry for the children. Otherwise, why wouldn't I give Jinghao such a good job? After all, she and I have a good relationship. Is this because you think your man is not doing well? If you don't have someone to rely on, I don't know how miserable the two children will be in the future."
Shen Meng answered the question that had been bothering her today. Her sister-in-law is really kind-hearted and she truly cares about Yongqiang and Yongli.
"Okay, don't be like this. If the kids see you, they'll think I bullied you. I'm a good friend of the director's daughter-in-law. I'll ask her to take care of you. I won't let you get bullied in the factory. Don't worry, Qianqian just had a baby and she's not often in the textile factory. You have to do a lot of things by yourself. Don't be stingy when you get along with people. Spend money when you should. The factory provides a meal. You go there in the morning and come back in the evening. By the way, if you see Jiaojiao in the factory, try to hide yourself. Don't let her make things difficult for you. Oh!"
Wu Xianglan immediately widened her eyes and looked at Shen Meng with disapproval.
"Sister-in-law, what are you saying? I haven't done anything shameful. Why should I be afraid of her? Sister-in-law, you have thought of everything for me. How I will live in the factory in the future is up to me. Don't say that I am not afraid of Zhou Jiaojiao. Even if I am afraid, so what? I will do my job well. How can she control me?"
"Hey, sister-in-law, I'm not worried about that. I'm just worried that your eldest brother will have to go back to the army in a few months. By then, I will work in the bus company, Zhou Jiaojiao will have a formal job, and there is also Jiaxuan. If the couple wants to bully our family or your mother, who can stop it? Our two families have had a lot of bumps in the past six months. Look at Jiaojiao's expression just now. Doesn't she look like she doesn't bear grudges?"
Wu Xianglan's face turned pale. She wasn't worried about herself. She had a job that paid more than ten yuan a month, and she wouldn't leave even if she was beaten or scolded. But if she wasn't at home, what would she do if the two children were bullied? "Sister-in-law."
"Don't worry, don't worry. This is what I'm going to do. I'll ask Jinghao to take care of Mingkai while I'm going to work. I'll give her two dollars a month, and I'll pay for her food and drink. Your Yongqiang and Yongli are still one year away from being able to go to school. If you're willing, I'll ask for a lower rate of three dollars for two kids, and let her and Jiasheng take care of them. Don't be reluctant to spend the money. Besides, nothing is more important than children. It would be fine if I could rely on Jiasheng, but I'm afraid of him."
Wu Xianglan said quickly: "Yes, I am willing, sister-in-law, as long as I get my salary, I will give it to Jinghao immediately."
Shen Meng was very happy that Wu Xianglan was so understanding. She patted her on the shoulder and said, "Don't worry about the money. If you have some free time in the county, you can earn some money by doing laundry for others. Just do your job well first. After a long time, I will ask Qianqian to move you to a new place. Even if you can't move, you can still have a better life and get better treatment."
Wu Xianglan was deeply moved after hearing this, and promised that she would tell Shen Meng everything about Zhou Jiaojiao's work in the textile factory. If Zhou Jiaojiao and Lu Jiaxuan had any ideas, they could deal with them in advance.
Around noon, Yu Xueli made a pot of meat buns and brought over seven or eight at once. Coincidentally, Xie Jinghao cooked a pot of sauerkraut, tofu and fish and also brought over a sand basin. Shen Meng looked at the things the two people brought and couldn't help thinking that Lu Zhenping would be happy because she wouldn't have to cook at noon.
"Hey, I was just thinking of looking for you guys this afternoon, and you guys came here on your own. That's a good thing, a great thing for everyone."
Yu Xueli and Xie Jinghao looked at each other suspiciously, then looked at Shen Meng, waiting for her to say something good.
"Here's what happened. I went to the county town yesterday. Shirley, the job I told you about is no longer available, but Doctor Cheng said he'll give you a job cutting vegetables and serving dishes. It's very light, and the salary has been increased by 5 yuan a month. Now it's 24 yuan a month. Jinghao, let me tell you, Wu Xianglan went to work in the county town, and I asked her to leave the two children to you for three yuan a month. I'll leave my son Mingkai to you for two yuan a month. You just need to stay at home and take care of him."
The two of them widened their eyes when they heard this. It was indeed a great thing. Yu Xueli blinked and said, "Jinghao, I will send my little girl to your house. I will give you two dollars a month. You can help me take care of her. I will send my eldest daughter to school and she will have lunch with you at noon. I will pay for the food rations for the two children separately."
Xie Jinghao opened her mouth and looked at the child. Could she earn so much as seven dollars a month?
Shen Meng looked at Yu Xueli and smiled. She was grateful. She had just started it and she was able to continue. She was indeed a smart person.
At the same time, the textile factory in the county was also bustling with activity. Li Qianqian's mother Qi Mingyue brought four or five women to the family compound in a threatening manner. Behind them were three men, one of whom was Luo Shihao, whose face was flushed with excitement.
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