TRANSMIGRATED TO THE 80S TO BECOME STEPMOTHERS FOR FIVE HIGHER-UPS
Chapter 45: Running With Someone
When he saw Shao Dong's hesitation, Mu Jingzhe patted his shoulder.
“Don't think too much. If you think it is expensive, study it well and try your best to get the most out of the course fees. That way, you have nothing to lose.”
If he were to learn it, he would definitely learn as much as he could and as quickly as possible.
Shao Dong stopped thinking of getting a refund for the course fee. “Thank you... It's just that if this continues, in the future..”.
He wanted to talk about repaying this kindness, but he felt that this kindness was too great.
Mu Jingzhe guessed his intentions. He thought for a moment and said, “If you feel depressed, you can pay me back when you get money in the future. Okay?"
Shao Dong heaved a sigh of relief and nodded without hesitation. "Good."
Weekend trips to the county town have been set.
When Mu Jingzhe returned, he had to continue making hair ornaments. He also plans to make some hairpins.
It was inspired by Little Bei's appearance. Kids love rabbit ears and the hairpins he made at the last minute. Some parents even ask where they can buy it.
Mu Jingzhe naturally could not let go of this business opportunity. He wanted to find Li Tao, who was the fastest and had the most deft hands, so he would make it.
However, this was the first time Li Tao had not entered work.
That's never happened before. However, Li Tao did not come this time. Her younger sister, Li Fang, had helped Li Tao apply for leave. It seems the couple had a fight.
The butterfly hairpin was being mass-produced, but now that Li Tao suddenly stopped appearing, Mu Jingzhe could not help but remember what had happened before.
He intends to wait. If Li Tao still did not appear, he would be ready to react.
The next day, before Li Tao intended to arrive, Mu Jingzhe went to deliver the goods just in case.
After returning, he wanted to go see Li Tao, but he suddenly heard that Li Tao had escaped.
In the villages, sometimes, people would flee because they could not bear their lives there anymore.
Most of the people who escaped were women. There will always be a reason for them to escape—be it physical violence against their husbands or the fact that life in the village is too difficult. Some people will send the news back after a long time, while others never communicate again.
Li Tao himself was quite capable, but the man he married, Bai Qiang, was useless. Originally, the Bai Family was quite good and her in-laws were capable. However, ever since Li Tao's in-laws died, no one controlled him anymore, and Bai Qiang looked increasingly unkempt and lazy.
The Li family had originally married off their daughter because of Bai Qiang's parents. The marriage did not go according to plan. They have been married for three years but have no children. Many people said that Li Tao was a chicken that could not lay eggs, so the villagers stopped saying that Bai Qiang was not good enough for Li Tao.
But somehow, Li Tao, who was in a much better situation after he started working for Mu Jingzhe, actually ran away.
This instantly became a hot topic in the Great Eastern Village. Mu Jingzhe felt helpless and regretful when he heard that. Giving birth depends on fate, and the reason a couple does not have children does not necessarily lie on the woman's side. Maybe it's the guy's fault.
However, the villagers would not say this, and no one was divorced in this day and age.
Li Tao probably ran away because he felt life was too difficult there.
According to his past experience, everyone would only talk about this matter until they let it pass. However, there was a follow-up this time.
Li Tao's husband, Bai Qiang, blamed the Li Family instead. He asked if they had incited Li Tao and even demanded to know if he had come into contact with someone.
The Li Family did not even ask the Bai Family to find their daughter, but the Bai Family who had first blamed them. The Bai family immediately took the initiative and slandered Li Tao.
The Li family was furious. They said that it was impossible and insisted that Li Tao would not abandon them.
In the end, they were unable to find him, so they could only endure this.
Based on their patience, Bai Qiang decided that they were guilty and asked for a yard after taking an inch. Then, he actually demanded that they give him a new wife by marrying Li Fang with him.
The Li Family naturally did not want to do that. “Bai Qiang, you've gone too far. In dreams!"
“I gave you face and you refused? Bah, given their upbringing, who knew if a daughter from this family would run away after a man married her? Other than me, who else in the village would dare to marry Li Fang? Only I, who had no choice, did not hate him. To think you really said no! ”
From that day on, Bai Qiang went around badmouthing the Li Family girls to anyone willing to listen. Her older sister, Li Tao, had escaped. Her brother-in-law, Li Fang, used to smile and twist her body flirtatiously at him. He told everyone that she was not a good woman. It was all because of Li Fang's provocative actions that she proposed marriage.
In just half a day, the reputation of a good girl, Li Fang, was destroyed.
The scene was ugly, and many people in the village saw and heard it.
Mu Jingzhe heard it from others and looked at Li Fang with red eyes.
Normally, Li Fang was full of energy and positive, like a sunflower. He is also famous for being able to in the village.
He had set up a stall in the daytime market to sell hair ornaments. Because he has a bright personality and a fluent mouth, his business is doing well, and he has made money. Mu Jingzhe had always admired and liked her.
Now, Li Fang was afraid of meeting someone, so he specifically chose to come in the night. He looked lethargic and desperate.
“Sister, I came to tell you that I will not take stock for the time being.”
“Alright, no need to rush. We'll talk about it after you take care of everything. Li Fang, don't mind what Bai Qiang said about you. If a man does not dare to marry you because of this slander, he cannot be a real man. Everything will be fine after this period.
“If she tries something funny again, don't stand on ceremony. Give him a lesson. I'll wait for you to get back into business. ”
If the Li Family did not agree, there was no way Bai Qiang could force a marriage.
Li Fang nodded excitedly. “Alright, I'll do it.”
Amidst the chaos of the Li and Bai Families, the weekend arrived.
At that time, people only had one day off a week, and it was Sunday. They woke up early, and Mu Jingzhe prepared to take the five children to the county town.
The village was far from the county town, so it was indeed inconvenient for them to get there. If they went there on foot, given their young age, they would probably spend the entire day walking there.
Fortunately, the family bought a bicycle.
Shao Qiyang knew that Mu Jingzhe wanted to use a bicycle and had driven it back last night for that reason.
Ever since he bought a bike, he's been easier to work with. It wasn't as difficult as before.
"Okay, it's stable."
After checking the two bamboo baskets installed on the back of the bike, Shao Qiyang and Mu Jingzhe each carried a child. They took Shao Nan and Little Bei and placed them in a bamboo basket.
The ability of old bikes to carry loads is very high. At that time, such a bicycle could be used as a small car. It could carry people and deliver food without any problems.
Couples with two or three children will only have one bike. The front beam can contain two children, while the back can carry a wife. The wife in turn would carry a child on her back. In total, one bike can fit five people, including adults and children.
However, Mu Jingzhe had five children with him. Including him, there were six of them.
Although bicycles can carry the weight of children, there is no place to hang them. In the end, they made two bamboo baskets.
Bamboo baskets are placed on the left and right side of the back seat. Other people pulled food, while Mu Jingzhe attracted children.
There are mattresses in bamboo baskets where children can sit or stand.
When they were placed in the basket, Shao Nan was still holding back, but Little Bei was already giggling.
“You should sit properly and stand properly on it later. The road is bumpy, so try not to get hurt.”
Shao Dong and Shao Xi were sitting on a beam. As for Xiao Wu, Mu Jingzhe carried her on his back. Just like that, he brought five children with him.
"Let's go."
"Be careful."
Shao Qiyang escorted them all the way to the village entrance. However, he was still worried, so he quietly followed them.
Mu Jingzhe did not realize that the road was bumpy. He focused on his bike, afraid he would fall.
“Shao Dong, Shao Xi, lift your foot. Don't get stuck in the wheel. It will hurt if you get stuck. ”
"Good."
