I Became a Vicious Supporting Role in the '70s

Liu Sanjin and Lu Changzhu both frowned upon hearing Zhou Jiaojiao’s words. Although that was said, who would want to give up an easy job to do manual labor, especially since the person in question is Zhenping’s wife? Before bringing the subject up, relying on their status as parents-in-law, they might have been able to discuss the matter with Shen Meng. To put it bluntly, even if they decided on this without any consultation, it wouldn’t have been a big deal. But now, with Zhenping at home, if this really upset him, the relationship that had just started to improve might immediately turn stiff again.

"Jiaojiao, this is a difficult matter. They named your elder sister-in-law specifically to take the job, and someone from the County Committee even came to the house to personally communicate this. If you were to swap with your elder sister-in-law, it would be hard to explain to them!"

"Mom, as long as elder sister-in-law agrees, it’s fine. If they ask later, I’ll just say that elder sister-in-law was considerate and purposely swapped with me. She’s a military wife; if people found out about this job arrangement, they would praise her and say she is a good member of a military family. With such a good reputation, even if big brother finds out, he would also praise her."

Liu Sanjin and Lu Changzhu remained silent, and Zhou Jiaojiao saw that they were deep in thought. She placed her hand on her belly.

"Dad, mom, I’m not just doing this for myself. My belly is getting bigger, and there are so many things a child needs. Everything costs money. I heard that the elder sister-in-law gave all the clothes and shoes that Mingyang’s kids outgrew to Daya and Xiao Ya. My child won’t even have a chance to inherit old clothes. Jiaxuan has just become permanent at his job. There are so many colleagues and leaders at the commune to keep a good relationship with, and the salary he brings home is barely anything. I was lucky to get this job. I am grateful, really, but the textile factory work is strenuous after all. I’m genuinely scared something might go wrong with the baby. If elder sister-in-law is willing to swap, I’m ready to give her the salary of the first two months. Please, just help me speak to big brother and elder sister-in-law!"

Seeing Zhou Jiaojiao’s sincere concern, and that it was all for the sake of the child, the old couple exchanged glances.

Shen Meng watched Liu Sanjin and Lu Changzhu without any expression, making the two of them so uncomfortable they couldn’t even lift their heads. Ever since Shen Meng was injured by the cow, Liu Sanjin had been trying to make a good impression on her. The last time when Lu Zhenping gave her two pairs of big head cotton shoes, she was quite happy for a while, thinking she could live like before. But who knew, Lu Changzhu warned her not to get too carried away, in case it upset the couple. Not only might they stop giving the monthly three yuan of pension, but Bai Shuyu might also stop the money she gives every month, especially now that Lu Zhenping has grown up.

"So what do you say? Are you willing or not?"