Chapter 190: Two Pieces of Great News
Zhou Jiaojiao showed off the job she had already secured under the guise of gifting dates. After putting down the dates, she left with a proud stride, and before long, Wu Xianglan came over with a gloomy face.
"Elder sister-in-law, did you see that? The moment she secured a job, she started to strut. Her tail is wagging so high it could reach the skies, as if she wants the whole village to know she’s acquainted with the Textile Factory Director’s wife."
Shen Meng stopped knitting and took out a handful of melon seeds, chatting with Wu Xianglan and gossiping about Zhou Jiaojiao.
"Exactly, Xiang Lan, don’t be upset. I’m going to take a trip to the county soon, and I guarantee I’ll get your job sorted. So what if the Textile Factory Director’s wife found Jiaojiao a job? The wife doesn’t hold any real power. Most likely, they’re sorting it out behind someone’s back. There’s a place for everyone, and if she’s got one, it means someone else is left out. If this gets out, it will surely break Jiaojiao’s spine."
Upon hearing her own job situation could also be settled, Wu Xianglan quickly moved her stool closer.
"Thank you, elder sister-in-law. This New Year, I’ve come to realize that the only things I can rely on are the money in my hands and my two children. I can’t count on anything else."
"You’re right to think that way, Xiang Lan. You were just too naive at the beginning. What’s so special about men? Look at Jiahe’s father, where he puts his heart, you must be aware. For your children, you’ve already fought for what should be theirs. Once you get it, you must protect it for them, or who knows who will take advantage of it?"
Speaking of Lu Jiahe, Wu Xianglan was so angry she could crush her yellow teeth. She used to be so thrifty, she would rather deprive the children to ensure this laborer was well-fed, but that damn brother of hers had charm with others; all the sweet things were given to Liu Suqin. Whenever she thought of these things, she felt like she could suffocate.