Chapter 208 Pretend Not to Know

After Shen Meng got home, she went straight to the old courtyard without even taking a rest, and shook the two candied haws in her hand vigorously towards Yongqiang and Yongli.

"Yongqiang Yongli, come here quickly and see what your aunt brought you."

"It's candied haws, candied haws with ice!"

"Aunt, are you really giving this to us?"

Shen Meng looked at the two little brats with a smile, put the candied haws under her nose and sniffed hard, "Oh, so fragrant and sweet, auntie remembered to bring you delicious food on the first day of work, and now I haven't even returned home, and you two are still asking if it's for you, how hurtful it is to auntie!"

When Yongqiang and Yongli heard this, their faces were immediately filled with warm smiles, and they were jumping for joy before they even got the gifts.

"Thank you, auntie. You are so kind."

"Aunt, I wish you were my mother. Then I could eat good food every day."

Shen Meng glanced at Yongqiang. This brat was just like his father. He would give up everything for his stutter. Yongli was okay, however. After hearing what her brother said, she went up and punched him.

Wu Xianglan, who came out of the room after hearing the noise, happened to hear what her son said. She was shocked. She had worked so hard and endured the disgusting feeling of lying with a man who was thinking about other people every day just to raise their two children. She didn't know that her son would want to recognize someone else as his mother just because of his stuttering.

"What are you talking about, you bastard? Your aunt is only your aunt. She has her own daughters and sons, and she loves them. You have your own mother, and she loves you the most. Other mothers will love their own children first. Yongqiang, you are not afraid of hurting your mother's heart by saying such things. You are too ignorant. If you say such things again in the future, your aunt will not think of you when she has something good."

Yongqiang had got the candied haws, so naturally he listened to everything. However, Yongli nodded heavily at Shen Meng.

"Aunt, I'll remember this. When I become successful in the future, I will definitely treat my mother well and love her dearly."

"Good boy, remember your mother's kindness at all times."

Wu Xianglan was deeply moved when she heard Shen Meng educating her children. She coughed twice and hit her sleeves and trouser legs with her apron.

"Sister-in-law, why are you here? Did you just get off work?"

"Of course I did. I thought it was my first day at work, so I had to bring some delicious food for the kids. The supply and marketing cooperative happened to have candied haws today, so I bought a few. I also had something to tell you, so I came here without even going home."

Wu Xianglan's eyebrows moved, knowing that it must be related to her work, so she quickly threw her apron towards the rope in the yard and walked in front of her.

Shen Meng gave two candied haws to each child. Yongli took them and smiled at Shen Meng. After Yongqiang got them, he happily put them in his mouth and started to chew them. However, when he looked at his mother, his expression was a little embarrassed. He didn't know if his mother heard what he said when he complimented his aunt-in-law.

"Sister-in-law, just tell me what you want to say." "About work, I happened to meet the factory director's son, Comrade Hu Biao, today. I asked him about it and he told me to take you there tomorrow. Everything has been arranged there. You should work hard. This job is not easy to come by. Although he is the factory director's son, the factory director and deputy director are all watching him. If you make any mistakes, you might be caught."

Wu Xianglan was overjoyed. She covered her face with her hands in joy, and tears of happiness flowed out of her eyes.

"Sister-in-law, sister-in-law, I was waiting for the letter today. I was very nervous when I saw you and Shirley going to work this morning. Sister-in-law, thank you for remembering me. It is also thanks to your thoughtful consideration. Otherwise, if I had to go to the textile factory alone, I would not have dared to enter the door."

"Don't be afraid, it's just a coincidence. I don't know how my brother Xiaobin from my mother's side got to know the son of the director of the non-staple food factory. The two brothers are very good friends. He helped Xiaobin get a job in the factory. If you have any problems, just go find Xiaobin!"

Wu Xianglan waved her hands quickly.

"No, no, we have to pretend that we don't know him. If the people in the factory find out and hold Comrade Hu Biao accountable, then they will find out that he is wrong. I'm afraid they will think that we were all arranged by the factory director!"

Shen Meng looked at her in surprise, then grabbed her hand and said, "Xianglan, I didn't react at all. You are so thoughtful. I will remind Xiaobin when I see him later, and ask him to pretend not to know you. Xianglan, you must do your best, otherwise I won't know how to explain it to you."

Wu Xianglan nodded heavily. The work matter was finally settled. She would be a worker in the textile factory starting tomorrow. She would definitely remember this great favor. It was all thanks to her sister-in-law.

Speaking of which, the sister-in-law is a really kind person. Not only does she help her, she also helps the poor women in Lujia Village. Although they don't earn as much as she does from working at home, at least they can supplement the family income. Everyone in the village speaks highly of the sister-in-law. Even the old ladies that Zhou Jiaojiao is good to, they all want to go to the workshop to work every day!

Bah, they have made up stories about my sister-in-law before, but they are just dreaming!!!
"I'll go back if there's nothing else. Remember to save your wages separately and hide them. Don't let anyone know. Men are unreliable. Xianglan, your good days are still to come!"

After Shen Meng left, Wu Xianglan wiped her eyes and called the two children into the house. Yongli hurriedly waved the candied haws towards her.

"Mom, have some. This is so delicious. My aunt bought it especially for us. Have one too!"

Wu Xianglan looked at her daughter who hadn't eaten any and started thinking about herself. Then she looked at her son who had licked the candied haws stick clean. How could she still think about herself as a mother? At this moment, the balance in her heart suddenly tilted towards Yongli.

When Shen Meng got home, Lu Zhenping had already prepared dinner, including stir-fried cabbage with bacon, cold-mixed radish cubes, pork ribs and kelp soup, and a pot of steamed buns of different sizes. Although they didn't look very good, you knew they were delicious just by smelling them.

"Thank you for your hard work. Can you take care of four children when I'm not at home?"

"What's wrong with a few brats? I can handle the new recruits in the army, so I can handle them as well."

Lu Zhenping put his arm around Shen Meng's waist and shook his head as if to ask for a reward.

Shen Meng glanced at him, calling him a jerk, and then she gave Lu Zhenping a kiss on his handsome face.