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

Xu Manyue also recognized the other person. She was the nanny that Shen Jingming found for his child.

She smiled and put the two bundles in her hands into the other person's hands.

"Aunt, thank you for your help."

Aunt Liu took the two bundles, smiled and shook her head, and led Xu Manyue forward.

"No trouble, it should be."

She earns more than 20 yuan a month, which is not a low salary and is comparable to that of most workers. Naturally, she should work hard.

What's more, her son happened to be under the command of Captain Shen in the army. She had no intention of accepting any money, but just hoped that Captain Shen could take better care of her son.

But her son said that Captain Shen insisted on paying her, and he paid her twenty or thirty yuan at a time. She was almost embarrassed. This price was several yuan more than her previous employer.

On the way to her new home, Xu Manyue looked around.

This was her first time traveling so far away. Although the provincial capital looked much cleaner and more beautiful than their small county town, and the streets were not so gray.

The houses are taller and there are many pedestrians coming and going on the street.

These people were well-dressed, but even so, the shadow of the famine could still be seen on their sallow faces.

During the famine, people in the countryside suffered the most, as they had nothing. People in the city, on the other hand, still had a certain ration of food every month, so at least they wouldn't starve to death.

Xu Manyue looked around and found that even though the people on the street were well-dressed, few of them looked healthy. Most of them were skinny, and there were even a few who were suffering from edema due to hunger and had pale faces.

Aunt Liu, who was leading the way in front, kept introducing the surrounding situation to her.

After listening to this, Xu Manyue had some basic understanding of the situation nearby.

Not a moment later.

Aunt Liu led Xu Manyue through a small alley and into a large courtyard.

"Don't underestimate the crowds in the compound, but there are advantages to having more people. When something happens, you can just stand in the yard and shout, and people will come out. They say a close neighbor is worse than a distant relative, and it's always easier to find someone to help you."

"The house Captain Shen rented for you is in the backyard of the compound. It has two rooms and a small kitchen. It's not a big place, but it has everything you need."

"The compound's public toilet is nearby, so it's convenient to go to the toilet on weekdays."

Xu Manyue nodded.

She also likes places with more people. Although there are more things to do when there are more people, if there is really something going on, she can just call out and someone will come over soon.

Although this slum is a bit old, the surroundings are clean and the location is good. It is only a ten-minute walk from her school. She can come back anytime as long as she doesn't have classes.

Soon, under the guidance of Aunt Liu, Xu Manyue finally arrived at the house rented for her by Shen Jingming.

As soon as you walk in, there is a small courtyard inside. The courtyard is not big, but it has everything you need. There is also a well, which is shared by several families.

There are already three families living here alone. In the yard, there are several children squatting on the ground playing, and women are washing clothes and vegetables in the yard.

When they saw a stranger coming in, they looked at Xu Manyue, their new neighbor, curiously.

Xu Manyue also noticed the stares from the people around her, and she greeted the women with a smile.

"Hello sisters-in-law, I just moved here today."

Sister Wang walked over and looked Xu Manyue up and down.

"Hey, sister, you are so pretty. There is no one as pretty as you in our compound. My last name is Wang, just call me Sister Wang."

Suddenly, she looked around behind Xu Manyue and asked, "By the way, why isn't your man with you?"

Could this person be a widow with a child? She looks so young and handsome, really pitiful.

Xu Manyue realized what this person meant, and she explained, "He's serving in the army. I probably won't see him once a year."

These days, the only couples who are separated for a long time are usually soldiers.

Sister Wang was stunned when she heard this, then she laughed, "So that's how it is. Being a soldier is good, it's glorious. I didn't expect that you are a soldier's family member."

"There are not many military families in our compound."

"Sister, you are lucky."

Nowadays, when looking for a partner, people prefer to find someone who has a job, especially those who are serving in the military.

Not to mention that the military allowance is high and can support a family, just the identity of a soldier is enough to attract many young girls.

The only bad thing is that most of the time, the couple are separated and rarely have time to spend together.

Even if I go to join the army, men will also have missions, so there is not much time for us to spend together.

In the compound, several other women who came to watch the fun also came over. There was a different color in their eyes when they looked at Xu Manyue, and they also became more enthusiastic towards her.

They all came to inquire about the situation.

Xu Manyue didn't like to reveal too much, so she quickly sent these people away and then entered the house.

As soon as I entered, I found it was spotless inside, without a speck of dust, extremely clean.

Aunt Liu put down the two bundles and said with a smile, "Man Yue, take a look at it. If there's anything dirty, I'll get some water and wipe it off."

When she learned that the other party was Captain Shen's wife, she had already started cleaning the house. She did not miss any corner, just to clean it thoroughly to satisfy the other party.

Xu Manyue looked up and said, "That's good. Auntie doesn't need to continue cleaning."

She just took a look. There are two rooms in the house. One of them is slightly larger and can be partitioned into a small room for Aunt Liu to live in. The place is not big, but it is enough for two adults and a child to live in.

"By the way, Auntie, is there a supply and marketing cooperative nearby? I want to buy some daily necessities."

She actually planned to buy it from the system mall. There were too many things, and it would be more cost-effective to buy them here, but she still had to find an excuse.

Aunt Liu: "Leave this compound, turn right and walk for five or six minutes."

Xu Manyue nodded, put the child down from her back and placed him in Aunt Liu's arms.

"Auntie, please help me look after the kids. I'll be back soon."

This person was found by Shen Jingming, and his son was Shen Jingming's subordinate. She was not worried that he would have any intentions, unless Aunt Liu didn't care about her son in the army.

What's more, since Shen Jingming found this person, it means that the other party is reliable.

He worries about the child as much as she does.

"Okay, okay, Man Yue, go ahead. I will definitely take good care of the baby."

Aunt Liu looked at the fair and tender child in her arms and felt that the child was worthy of being Captain Shen's. He looked blessed and very lovable.