Famine Bride: Marry into the best in-laws and win

The old lady had just breathed a sigh of relief when suddenly Mrs. Shen stood up and said, "No, this thing is several yuan a box. I saw it at the supply and marketing cooperative in the commune. It's exactly the same. It costs several yuan, not less for one serving."

"The salesperson at the supply and marketing cooperative said this is a fashionable item that only people in the city can afford. Ordinary people can't afford it at all."

Mrs. Shen suddenly looked at Xu Manyue and said, "Mom, if you don't believe me, ask the third daughter-in-law. She has been to the city so many times, she must know about this thing."

For a moment, everyone's eyes fell on Xu Manyue.

Shen Jianping secretly shook his head and winked at her.

His mother must not know the price of this thing, otherwise she will definitely make a fuss.

Xu Manyue pursed her lips and was about to speak.

The old lady raised her hand to interrupt her, "Alright, alright, it's rare for the fourth son to come back for dinner. If you have anything to say, please say it in private. Don't make such a fuss."

Everyone stopped talking and sat down to eat their meals in silence.

After dinner, the old lady called Shen Jianping into her room.

"Humph, do you think you can hide your little tricks from me?"

"Since you seem to be much more sensible this time, I won't scold you for this. But you have to remember not to waste money on useless things in the future. These days, nothing is more valuable than food."

"How can you afford such expensive things with your salary? Save money to marry a good wife in the future and spend it on good things. Mom is well fed and well-drinked at home, so she doesn't need those things."

"Did you hear that?"

Shen Jianping nodded with a playful smile, "I just feel sorry for you, Mom. You've worked hard for this family for most of your life, and you're reluctant to spend any good things on yourself. I thought, this is the first time I've made money, so naturally I have to honor my dear mother."

"As for my third sister-in-law, she helped me get this job. Without her, I wouldn't be who I am today. I'm not someone who doesn't know how to be grateful."

The old lady sighed, "It's good that you know. Even if you really become a city dweller in the future, you must not forget your roots. Your third sister-in-law used a lot of connections to help you get this job."

Although Wang Wanhua could not read or understand any profound principles, she was still clear about this point.

Otherwise, if she had become a widow at a young age, she would have remarried long ago and would not have had to work so hard for most of her life.

"Don't worry, Mom, I know."

……

After Xu Manyue returned to the house, she took out the malted milk that Shen Jingming had sent back and made herself a cup. It had a rich milky flavor and was sweet.

She didn't drink it often, as it was easy to get sick of it. But Shen Jingming would send a can home every month, so it was useless even if she told him.

I wanted to give it to the old lady, but she was afraid that she would be malnourished and refused to take it.

So there are still two or three cans at home, which have not been opened.

a long distance away.

In the military academy dormitory.

"Jingming, the young nurse who just came to see you is quite pretty. You were too cruel to her. At least be more tactful when rejecting her. She looks like she's just started working."

"Aren't you afraid of hurting her feelings?"

Shen Jingming threw the book in his hand into Gu Ming's arms, his eyes dimmed, "I'm married."

Gu Ming looked at Shen Jingming with sympathy.

"If you hadn't mentioned it, I would have almost forgotten. Your wife is the one your family arranged for you, right? Isn't she the same as the wife Lao Lu's family arranged for him? She can't read or write, and you can't communicate with her at all."

"This is an arranged marriage. We live in a new society now. We don't care about that anymore. With your conditions, you can find a nurse, a soldier from the art troupe, or anything else. They're better than the women from your hometown."

Shen Jingming's expression became increasingly stern. "I have no intention of getting a divorce. Don't say these things again in the future."

Gu Ming stared at him for a long time, "Tsk tsk tsk, I didn't realize you were such a sentimental person."

"A few days ago, Lao Lu found a nurse here as his wife. I guess his wife back home doesn't know about it yet."

"But it's not a big deal. Arranged marriages are a product of the old society. They just had a casual wedding banquet in their hometown. There was nothing else."

"They are not even considered a couple. Lao Lu's current wife is quite good. She is not only educated but also has a job. They have already registered their marriage and are just waiting for the wedding."

"He also invited both of us. Do you want to go?"

Shen Jingming refused directly, "I have other things to do."

Gu Ming was stunned for a moment, and thought he was joking, "Don't, Lao Lu getting married is a major event in his life, and his wife is the daughter of the director of the military hospital."

"If we need help from others in the future, it would be bad if you don't go."

Shen Jingming frowned slightly, "No, I really have something to do."

After saying this, he turned and left.

Gu Ming looked at his back as he left and shook his head. This man's temperament became colder and colder.

The young nurse today was so pretty, fair and tender, young and beautiful, he was almost moved.

But this man didn't even look at her. Could it be that he was really taken away by his wife from his hometown?

……

The sky gradually brightened, and after the arrival of autumn, the weather gradually became cooler.

Someone was banging on the door.

Mrs. Shen went to open the door and asked, "Who is it?"

It’s so early in the morning, don’t you let me rest?

As soon as the door opened, Shen Minghua grabbed Sister Shen and burst into tears, "Sister-in-law, is Auntie home?"

"Please, save my mother. She fell last night and is now lying in bed. Her condition is getting worse."

"I don't have a penny at home. I really have no choice but to come to you."

She cried so loudly that after a while, the old lady in the house heard the noise and came out.

Xu Manyue was in her room, she opened the window and saw the people outside.

At this time, when Shen Minghua saw the old lady coming out, she cried even harder, her eyes were red, and tears couldn't stop falling.

"Aunt, please, save my mother. If we delay any longer, she...she's dying."

The old lady looked at the face that was slightly similar to her deceased eldest daughter. She suddenly became dazed and felt depressed.

At that time, Lanhua knelt in front of her and begged her to save their whole family.

But for the sake of her family, she had to give up the orchid, which led her and her children to a path that was doomed to death.

When Mrs. Shen saw the old lady like this, she was afraid that she would do something irrational, so she hurried forward, pulled Shen Minghua away, and said to the old lady.

"Mom, please don't be soft-hearted. Our family is not doing well either. How can we have money to help others?"

Now there is another child in the family who is in junior high school. The tuition fee plus other miscellaneous expenses for a year is at least ten or twenty yuan.

For rural people, this is not a small amount of money.