Chapter 118: Bound to the Birth System, Becoming a Winner in Life Chapter 119: Seventies Hutong Daily Life (17)

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Protagonist:

Shen Yao

Shen Yao naturally knew about Cheng Binghe and Zhao Yinbao's matter, and she immediately planned to settle down and seriously eat melons.

Unexpectedly, by the time she finished eating this melon, she discovered that the two protagonists of the story were not quite right.

It turned out that it was not Zhao Yinbao and Cheng Bing, but Zhao Jinbao and Cheng Bing!

"Zhao Jinbao and Cheng Bing?" Tian Na exclaimed, both surprised and somewhat expecting it.

As for Shen Yao, she did not understand why her mother-in-law's reaction was so small.

Could it be that this kind of relationship combination between a future eldest brother-in-law and younger sister-in-law was very common in this era? It shouldn't be.

Tian Na and Shen Yao, mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, ate melons lively, leaning at their own room doorway poking their heads out but not moving forward.

To put it another way, even though they were relatively far apart, Shen Yao still ate with great satisfaction.

Watching Cheng Bing come out from behind and Zhao Jinbao and Zhao Yinbao, brothers who lowered their heads in annoyance and did not speak, Shen Yao touched her chin with one hand, "Mom, do you think the Cheng family and Zhao family can become in-laws this time?"

Tian Na raised her eyebrows, "Become in-laws? Unless Zhao Meizhi's brain was kicked by a donkey."

Shen Yao:...

"Mom, not necessarily, haven't you discovered that this child Cheng Bing looks quite calm?"

It was a state without any emotional fluctuations, as if directly isolated from others.

Tian Na, hearing this, took advantage of the situation to look up, "There is indeed this tendency, but Cheng Bing and the Cheng family couple cannot win against Zhao Meizhi."

The dead man of the Zhao family was a son-in-law living with his wife's family; Zhao Meizhi had been widowed for many years and could still support four biological sons, and the Cheng family couple could not control them.

When they fought for the right to live in the courtyard house rooms back then, if the Cheng family had not relied on entering the factory early, they would have been kicked out by those behind.

The gaishou fang Zhao Meizhi lived in was forcibly seized by the young Zhao couple back then.

Originally, the gaishou fang was given to two households, but in the end it all fell into the Zhao family's hands.

Pa pa pa pa... Tian Na turned her head and popularized to Shen Yao the great deeds Zhao Meizhi did in her early years, while reminding her to stay away from this person.

"Too evil/unorthodox, ordinary people are afraid when they see her."

Shen Yao:...

Well, how to put it? The route and result of the story's development are both quite unexpected.

Tian Na, who bet with Shen Yao, was certain that Cheng Bing's matter would come to nothing, with chickens flying and eggs breaking.

Shen Yao, on the other hand, insisted on the opposite view to Tian Na; she believed Cheng Bing would marry into the Zhao family, and even take this opportunity so that Cheng Bing would not need to go to the countryside as a sent-down youth.

When Xie Ci'an came back at night, he discovered that the atmosphere at home was somewhat strange.

Even eating was somewhat hurried, as if someone was chasing them.

As it turned out, although no one was chasing them, it was no different from being chased.

Shen Yao was pulled away by Wu Zhaodi and Wang Yanyan; the three sisters-in-law simply gathered together to gossip and hold a short meeting.

After all, what happened this afternoon was only seen by Tian Na and Shen Yao at home; Wu Zhaodi and Wang Yanyan had not seen it, and they were anxious to the point of scratching their hearts and livers.

After finally finishing eating, the two of them definitely had to ask clearly from the mouths of those in the know.

Shen Yao did not conceal this; basically, she said whatever she saw.

As for the bet she made with Tian Na, she definitely did not tell the two sisters-in-law.

"The matter is like this; now the Cheng family and Zhao family look stable, but who knows how much fire is smoldering inside."

Eldest Sister-in-law, Second Sister-in-law, Mom told me to stay away from them; you yourselves should also do so."

Don't foolishly rush forward for everything; it's fine if you don't get hurt or bumped, but if you really get implicated, let's not talk about whether it hurts, just this matter is not worth it.

Wu Zhaodi and Wang Yanyan nodded, one answering more readily than the other.

They all expressed that they were just bystanders joining the liveliness and would definitely not go forward to participate.

"Fourth Sister-in-law, you are big with child; hurry back to the room to rest."

"Yes, Eldest Sister-in-law and I know what's in our hearts; we definitely cannot cause trouble."

"..."

Wu Zhaodi and Wang Yanyan were like they were doing crosstalk; Shen Yao was sent off by them, and when she returned to the room, her head was still somewhat dizzy.

Xie Ci'an hurried over to care for her with a few words; Shen Yao shook her head herself, and then recounted once more what she and Tian Na had seen this afternoon.

Xie Ci'an sent her to the bedside, and himself fetched water for Shen Yao to soak her feet, "It should succeed."

Shen Yao was curious; she raised her head to look at Xie Ci'an, "How do you know?"

She had a system as a cheat to know that Cheng Bing and Zhao Jinbao had an intimate relationship.

Xie Ci'an was a standard otaku who worked at the Machinery Factory every day; could he have bumped into it in private?

Xie Ci'an raised an eyebrow; his handsome and delicate eyebrows and eyes were especially outstanding under the lamp's reflection.

"A person like Cheng Bing will seize every opportunity that can be kept."

It was very obvious that marrying Zhao Jinbao could not only avoid being sent down to the countryside but also avoid suffering grievances in the Cheng family.

A very good choice appeared before Cheng Bing; Cheng Bing would seize it no matter what.

Shen Yao smiled and waved her hand, "The two of us have the same view."

As expected of a couple, there is such tacit understanding! (Although Shen Yao's tacit understanding came from cheating with the system)

Xie Ci'an smiled and put down the water basin, himself half-squatting to wash Shen Yao's feet.

Under her buttocks was a soft bed; before her eyes, busily coming and going, was her own husband.

Shen Yao lightly exhaled; her whole being, from inside out, gave rise to a sense of satisfaction.

It was truly satisfying; she felt like someone favored by heaven.

It seemed that relying on her own abilities, she could live well in any world.

Shamelessly praising herself in her heart, after Xie Ci'an finished his work, Shen Yao washed up and changed into pajamas.

The warm yellow light in the room went out, and Shen Yao wrapped her arms around Xie Ci'an's neck.

The two people naturally pressed close together, closed their eyes, and fell asleep.

Opening her eyes and waking up, it was a new day again.

Shen Yao, with her small belly protruding, finished the breakfast Tian Na had specially prepared for her, and went out pushing the bicycle with Xie Ci'an.

It was a workday, so the courtyard was unusually quiet; the Cheng family and Zhao family, who had caused a commotion yesterday, also had their doors tightly shut.

At any other time, the Cheng couple, their eldest daughter Cheng Xue, and the Zhao family's Zhao Meizhi would all have come out to tidy up their things and rush off to work.

"Haven't recovered yet?" The aftereffects of making too big a scene.

Xie Ci'an chimed in, "Simply don't want to show their faces, afraid of losing face, right."

Surrounded by neighbors, what would they say upon meeting? Better to hide away and wait for the matter to blow over first.

No wonder they say people who have lived in one place for a long time understand each other comparatively well.

Xie Ci'an's words perfectly guessed the awkward thoughts of the Cheng couple and Zhao Meizhi.

When they were quarreling in the heat of the moment, they didn't feel there was a problem; once the anger in their hearts vented, they immediately realized something was wrong.

Who among the crowd doesn't want face? Making a scene in public, losing points!

Shen Yao thought to herself: the incident has already happened; the real trouble will come when they get married later.

Right now it's only just begun; these two families think too simply — they should know the lively days are still to come.

As if thinking of something, Shen Yao couldn't help but purse her lips and smile.

Xie Ci'an feared Shen Yao would laugh until she got out of breath and affect her health, so he softly soothed her not to be too Gaochao.

"If someone sees, even if it's not your fault, the blame will fall on you."

Reasoning with neighbors of many years? They'll turn around and scold you for having no humanity.

"Rest assured, I definitely won't laugh to your face," stretching out her hand to encircle Xie Ci'an's slender waist, Shen Yao pressed her cheek against his clothes and leaned close carefully, "These few days, bring Grandma over. My belly is getting bigger and bigger, Mother still has to go to work, it's not good for her to keep getting up early early to serve me."

A pregnant woman has more matters; this isn't something Shen Yao saying it's no trouble can resolve.

After some more days, Shen Yao's belly will get bigger and bigger, and it will definitely divert some of the Xie family's energy.

Compared to the Xie family who all have shifts to work, the retired birth Grandma is still more reliable.

Besides, Grandma Zhou is eager to come over; the courtyard would be so lively, not idle day after day.

Xie Ci'an nodded, "I'll find time today to go tell Grandma.

You don't rush off tonight, I'll come pick you up, we'll watch a movie."

Recently a few new movies have been released; the two of them get off work a bit early, and after the movie it'll be just the right time for dinner.

Not to mention they don't go back to help cook; one pregnant woman and one kitchen klutz, they simply don't have that talent.

However, Xie Ci'an planned to go back and buy some eggs or meat to add a dish for the family, counting as making up for the fact they always eat white food (only eat, don't work).

Shen Yao nodded happily, "Good, I'll wait for you at the canning factory."

Watch a movie, ah; since Shen Yao came to this era, the movies she's watched aren't few.

Although not a hundred flowers blooming like later generations, the movies have plenty of charm.

Moreover, there are always many people watching movies, making the venue especially lively.

The bicycle stopped at the canning factory entrance; Xie Ci'an watched Shen Yao enter, then turned and rode back to the machinery factory for work.

Because he now had the daily task of picking up and dropping off Shen Yao, Xie Ci'an's time appeared comparatively tight.

Fortunately, the machinery factory was understanding, plus Xie Ci'an had great talent in his professional work, so the factory leaders all chose to turn a blind eye.

However, today's situation was a bit different; Xie Ci'an had just arrived for work when a higher-up leader waved him over.

First sentence upon meeting, "Someone reported you to the Organization Department comrades for being absent from work without reason.

Little Xie, ah, this time you'll have to make an extra trip to the Organization Department to explain clearly to Comrade Zheng.

Rest assured, our department's people know your situation, no one said much."

The leader patted Xie Ci'an's shoulder, signaling him to go handle the aftermath quickly, and turned back to his workstation.

Xie Ci'an listened and understood the whole story, pondered briefly, then turned and went upstairs to find the Organization Department.

Shen Yao's pregnancy was something that had long spread in their department; Xie Ci'an's diligent daily work was also seen by the wedding guests.

For this kind of anonymous report, one can only say Xie Ci'an has experienced more, and is already accustomed to the relevant operation procedures.

In a few brief words he explained his latest situation clearly to Comrade Zheng of the Organization Department, got the other's nod, and turned back.

"Pay more attention yourself later; wait until this gust of wind passes before speaking further."

The leader wasn't insisting Xie Ci'an cancel the pick-ups and drop-offs; his wife is pregnant after all.

"You rest assured, I have a count in my heart; recently I'll strive to finish the work first."

With no more troublesome tasks in hand, his work hours would also adjust.

Then he could go out to pick up and drop off again, and not fear someone secretly reporting him.

Xie Ci'an called Shen Yao at noon, telling her he couldn't come over tonight, and the agreed movie might not be watchable either.

"No matter, no matter; when you're not busy, we can watch anytime."

Shen Yao appeared very optimistic; she thought to herself: tonight I can't ride the special car, then I'll just take the bus.

The bus with open windows has no air conditioner, but once it gets going it's quite cool.

Hanging up the phone, Shen Yao cupped both hands and rubbed her face, turned her head and returned to the canning factory workshop to stay.

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"Group Leader Shen, today I have a matter at home, want to leave a bit early."

"Work finished?"

"Finished, finished. The piecework squad comrades have already written up the quantity."

"Mm, let's go."

Shen Yao nodded, her hand gripping the fountain pen drawing a stroke in the notebook.

Waiting until the squad's staff had all gotten off work smoothly, Shen Yao put away the registers and let out a long breath.

"Little Shen, walk together after finishing up?" Zhou Shujuan waved from a distance.

"Sure."

Shen Yao answered, herself cradling her belly as she approached.

Zhou Shujuan lowered her head to look at Shen Yao's big belly that didn't match her month count, letting out an "Aiyo," "How come you're not letting Little Xie come pick you up to go back lately?"

Sitting on the bus with a big belly is fine, but during rush hour there are too many people; what if you get squeezed by accident?

Shen Yao explained for Xie Ci'an, "Work's been busy, lately there's been no time at all.

I'll be careful myself, plus family will also come along to pick me up."

With Grandmother-in-law Zhou around, Shen Yao has always been comfortable taking the bus; squeezed? Doesn't exist at all.

Shen Yao, who had long since brought Grandmother-in-law Zhou to live in the Courtyard House, no longer needed Xie Ci'an's pick-up and drop-off.

With Grandmother-in-law Zhou personally guarding them, grandmother and granddaughter occasionally could still treat themselves to extra food outside, living quite happily.

Zhou Shujuan and Shen Yao walked and chatted all the way, the two parting directly at the doorway.

The Canning Factory's doorway

Grandmother-in-law Zhou in a neat short-sleeve stood in the shade, waving at Shen Yao with a beaming smile.

"Grandma"

Shen Yao walked over, supported by the arm by Grandmother-in-law Zhou, and conveniently received the popsicle Grandmother-in-law Zhou was pinching in her hand.

Slurp slurp——

Shen Yao tore open the wrapper, finishing the popsicle clean in three or two bites.

A mere palm-sized popsicle simply wasn't enough for Shen Yao to eat in a few mouthfuls.

"Grandma~"

Grandmother-in-law Zhou: ……

Grandmother-in-law Zhou disdainfully rolled her eyes at Shen Yao, "Gone, just one stick. You're a pregnant woman, these cold sweet things for your mouth; wait until you've given birth, Grandma will let you eat your fill."

Shen Yao: ……

Shen Yao nodded with a bitter face, shrugging her shoulders to signal what the two of them, mother and daughter, were going to eat today.

"Eat whatever the store has, and buy some eggs and vegetables to take back."

Grandmother-in-law Zhou didn't forget to carry Shen Yao's bag, conveniently slinging it onto her own shoulder.

The sun overhead, Shen Yao spread her hand propping it at the side of her ear, "Grandma, nothing happened in the courtyard?"

Grandmother-in-law Zhou wore a face full of sighs, "How could nothing happen? That Zhao family daughter-in-law took the Cheng family girl to the Street Office."

Shen Yao scratched her cheek, "Didn't they say it was reported up? Can it really be crossed off?"

Grandmother-in-law Zhou revealed a you-don't-understand look, "Kicking up a fuss with all their might, the Street Office is also afraid of trouble."

Besides, this side of Fengshou Hutong manages sent-down youth matters loosely; the Street Office itself hasn't figured it out, so you can't blame others for exploiting loopholes.

Shen Yao muttered, "Around Fengshou Hutong live workers' children from several factories.

Those with prospects get their family elders' squad positions upon graduation, or sign up early to test into the factory as workers," who would truly wait until they absolutely had to go down to the countryside.

No wonder they say this kind of policy is basically one situation per place.

"Hmph, that Cheng family girl staying behind won't have an easy time either."

Not even married yet and raising such a ruckus; if they truly become in-laws, the Cheng family and Zhao family would kill each other red-eyed.

Grandmother-in-law Zhou has been in the big courtyard for quite some days, she knows the Cheng family and Zhao family's bit of broken affairs clearly.

"You watch, reckon today going back you'll still see the two families coming to blows."

Shen Yao: ……